With Sonia backing, PM vows to build better India (Roundup)
byNew Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Marking nine years of the UPA government, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday promised to build “an economically resurgent and…
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‘India will do everything to promote security, stability in Afghanistan’
byNew Delhi, May 22 (IANS) In the backdrop of reports that Afghan President Hamid Karzai may have sought increased security assistance from New Delhi…
India, China favour more cooperation in health sector
byNew Delhi, May 22 (IANS) India and China Wednesday decided to strengthen bilateral cooperation, specially in the fields of maternal and child health, infectious…
Sri Lanka denies scuttling power devolution
byColombo, May 22 (IANS) Sri Lanka denied Wednesday plans to roll back power sharing mechanisms with the Tamil minority despite attempts to stop long…
Indian vice president visit to Ethiopia
byAddis Ababa, May 22 (IANS) Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari will visit Ethiopia to attend the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Organisation of African…
China to consolidate Pakistan ties: Li
byIslamabad, May 22 (IANS) China would firmly consolidate and develop ties with Pakistan “no matter how the international and regional situation changes”, said Chinese…
When Li had prawn kaseong, kung pao vegetables
byMumbai, May 22 (IANS) Sliced lamb with onions, shredded chicken in red and green pepper, prawns kaseong, and kung pao vegetables — the dinner…
Chinese premier fascinated by Hotel Taj
byMumbai, May 22 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, who stayed a brief 15 hours in Mumbai, felt “fascinated” by his sojourn in the iconic…
India always had consensus on Palestine: Khurshid
byNew Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Pointing out the centrality of Palestine in India’s foreign policy, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Tuesday underlined its vital…
Chinese premier arrives in Pakistan
byIslamabad, May 22 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived here Wednesday for an official visit to Pakistan, aiming to deepen friendship between the two…