Putin to visit US for UNGA: Will he meet Obama?
Amid a new low in Moscow-Washington relations, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is set to visit the US after a hiatus of eight long years to attend the 70th anniversary celebrations …
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Energy push: OVL buys 15 percent stake in Russian oil giant’s Siberia oil field
The global march of Indian companies continues with ONGC Videsh Ltd., the overseas arm of the state-run ONGC, deciding to buy 15 percent stake in Vankorneft, a subsidiary and the …
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India a Credible Actor on Climate Change
As the world is preparing for a legally binding agreement on climate change in Paris this December, countries are submitting their respective INDCs (Intended Nationally Determined Contributions) as decided at …
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India, Pakistan engage in war of words
A war of words has erupted between India and Pakistan again, with Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warning New Delhi that his country was capable of inflicting heavy losses on …
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India rejects Pakistan’s call for plebiscite in Kashmir
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United Nations in the last week of September, Pakistan has trumpeted the K word again. Islamabad has sought to up the …
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China mounts spectacular V-day parade, trumpets peaceful rise
In a spectacular show of strength, tanks, missiles and troops filed past the iconic Tiananmen Square in Beijing in perfect military precision at the victory parade on September 3. The parade was held to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Japan’s World War II defeat. The military pageant, which involved 12,000 troops, 500 pieces of cutting-edge military hardware and 200 aircraft, made a compelling power statement and underlined China’s President Xi Jinping’s determination to make China the sole Asian power. Addressing a huge gathering at Tiananmen Square that included some major world leaders, President Xi said, “The aim of our commemoration is to bear history in mind, honour all those who laid down their lives, cherish peace and open up the future”.
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Reforms on fast-track: Small oil, gas fields to be sold to pvt companies
At a time when the world seems to be cautious due to fragile global market conditions, India seems to be gung-ho in pursuing market reforms. In a latest move, the …
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Waiver of MAT brings cheer to foreign investors and market
In what is seen as another major market reform, the Indian government’s decision to waive Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) on foreign institutional investors (FII) brought cheers from the investors and …
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All eyes on Xi-Obama meeting in Washington
Amid a host of festering issues between Beijing and Washington, the US is bracing to host China’s President Xi Jinping, who is scheduled to meet President Barack Obama at the …
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India-Iran-Russia corridor on fast-track after INSTC draft pact
Moving closer to reality, the much awaited International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) linking India, Iran and Central Asia through the ship-rail-road route has finally progressed with India, Iran, Russia and …
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