High hopes for UN climate summit
In less than a fortnight the United Nations will host Climate Summit 2014 – a signature diplomatic initiative on which UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has pinned his hopes for bold …
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Australia’s cultural diplomacy: Ancient Shiva statues back in India
It’s a gift that gladdened the heart of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and millions of Indians who worship Lord Shiva. Besides the nuclear deal, Australia’s Prime Minister Tony Abbott …
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Can the US and Iran join hands to fight the IS?
With the killing of the second American journalist on September 2, there is intense ‘shock and awe’ in the US at the brutal and cold blooded manner of the retaliation …
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India, Australia seal nuclear deal, focus on security ties
In a defining step that has decisively transformed India-Australian ties, the two countries have signed a landmark nuclear deal that clears the decks for the import of Australian uranium to the energy-deficient Asian economy and bring them in a closer strategic embrace.
The long-awaited nuclear deal was signed in the presence of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott, the first foreign leader hosted by the 100-day old new government in New Delhi on a standalone bilateral visit. A beaming Modi hailed the agreement as “a historic milestone” and can count it as a diplomatic gift as India gears up to scale up the share of atomic electricity in its overall energy mix.
India & Australia: On a Strong Wicket
C for Cricket, C for Commerce, C for Coking Coal, and C for Community, the 450,000-strong Indian community which is thriving in Australia. Think of India-Australia relations, and these four …
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India’s consumer laws set for revamp
India’s market is thought to be a sellers’ market, where consumers are challenged and have almost no recourse for addressing their grievances. But this is set to change. The new …
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India ready to tackle Al Qaeda threat: IAF chief
With al-Qaeda launching a dedicated wing for the Indian sub-continent, Indian Air Force Chief Arup Raha has assured that India is ready to tackle threats from such terrorist outfits. “There …
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India’s Home Ministry says no to roaming calls in Pakistan
Given security risks, India’s home ministry has rejected a proposal by private telecom operators to sign international roaming agreements with service providers in Pakistan. The rejection was based on a …
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Nawaz wins this round as army loses plot
Something quite strange has happened in Pakistan in the last couple of days. Just when it seemed that it was all over for the civilian government led by Prime Minister …
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China poised to open a new route to Kailash-Mansarovar yatra
In a gesture that is meant to rekindle ancient bonds, and build new bridges, China is expected to announce the opening of a new safe route for Indians making a …
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