Terror attack: Bus blast in Peshawar kills 15
In yet another terror attack in Pakistan, at least fifteen people were killed and several others wounded when a bomb exploded on a bus carrying government employees in Peshawar. The …
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Htin Kyaw is Myanmar’s first civilian president after decades
In a historic vote, Myanmar’s parliament has elected Htin Kyaw, a close friend and confidant of Nobel laureate and iconic leader Aung San Suu Kyi, as the country’s next president, …
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India, Maldives to finalise pact to combat Islamic State
With India and the Maldives seeking to reinvigorate the bilateral ties, the two countries are working towards finalising a pact to combat the world’s most dreaded terrorist organisation, the Islamic …
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Ballooning trade deficit: Is India’s trade with China sustainable?
India’s trade deficit with China widened alarmingly to $51.86 billion with a bilateral trade of $71.22 billion in 2015, apparently indicating that the burgeoning economic relations may become increasingly untenable in near future, if the steps are not taken in the right direction.
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Russia to pull out troops from Syria
In a significant development, Russia has decided to pull out troops from Syria saying that they have achieved their goals in the country. Elaborating on the decision, Russia’s President Vladimir …
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India to supply more power to Bangladesh, lease internet bandwidth
In a further boost to bilateral ties, India will soon start supply of 100 MW power to Bangladesh and it will lease internet bandwidth from the neighbouring country, amid intense …
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Swaraj, Aziz may meet in Pokhara during SAARC ministerial meet
India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her Pakistani counterpart Sartaj Aziz may meet in Pokhara on the sidelines of SAARC Ministerial meet. The SAARC meet is scheduled to take place from March 14-17.
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Japan relaxes visa norms for Indians
In what could be dubbed as yet another testament to the unfolding ties between India and Japan, Tokyo has relaxed rules for multiple entry visas for short term stay for …
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India, Bangladesh conduct first ever joint exercises in Sundarbans
As India and Bangladesh seek to improve coordination in border management and creating deterrence against cross-border smuggling, the two countries conducted their first ever joint exercises in the Sundarbans. India’s …
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