Resetting South-South Cooperation
The gradual shift of the global economic pole towards South have caused some countries witnessing rapid and sustained growth over a fairly longer period of time during the last …
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India to focus on bolstering South-South cooperation
The growing South-South cooperation and the changing paradigm of development cooperation, in which India is playing a leading role, will be in focus at a major global conference in New Delhi, starting March 10.
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Indian Air Force to induct female fighter pilots from June
In a significant development and a gift to women on International Women’s day, India’s Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha announced that the nation will see its first batch of female fighter pilots by June 2016. India is finally set to welcome its first batch of female fighter pilots.
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China declines to budge on South China Sea
Beijing won’t permit other nations to infringe on what it considers its sovereign rights in the strategically vital area, China said on Tuesday, taking a tough stance on its claim …
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IS replaces Al-Qaeda as principal terrorist threat: US
The IS (Islamic State) poses risks that have not been seen or experienced before, said a top US official, underscoring that the dreaded militant group has overshadowed al-Qaeda as the …
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G20 summit will focus on innovation, development: China
The upcoming G20 summit in 2016 will focus on fostering innovation and development, said China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi as the country is set to host the meet this year. …
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President asks political parties to show commitment for Women’s Bill
President Pranab Mukherjee has appealed to all political parties to show commitment to pass the Women’s Bill. The 108th Constitutional Amendment Bill seeks at providing 33% reservation to women in …
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Pathankot terror attack: India to check Pakistan probe team’s sincerity
India will assess the sincerity of the Pakistan’s Special Investigating Team on probing the Pathankot terror attack before taking a decision to resume the dialogue process between both the countries. …
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India on high alert after report of Pak terrorist sneaking into Gujarat
India’s national capital was put on high alert after intelligence agencies reported that ten terrorists have sneaked into Gujarat, and might stage attack ahead of Maha Shivratri festival. Delhi Police has beefed up security around temples, iconic buildings, malls and markets, and military installations in Delhi.
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Sam Pitroda’s India: Lifting 500 million out of poverty should be top priority
Telecom visionary, innovator and entrepreneur. Sam Pitroda, widely considered the father of India’s telecom revolution, wears many hats. India’s telecom revolution began with an organisation called Centre for Development of Telematics (C Dot) established in 1984. He has been deeply involved with India’s several telecom and digital policy initiatives.
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