Karzai leaves for state visit to India
byKabul, May 20 (IANS) Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai Monday left on a two-day visit to India, the president’s office said in a statement. “President…
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Peace on border basis of ties with China: Indian envoy
byNew Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Peace on the border is the foundation of bilateral ties with China and special representatives of both countries will…
India, UK sign agreement on health care
byNew Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India and Britain have signed an agreement for cooperation in the health sector with specific focus on strengthening primary…
India, China border dispute complicated: Indian envoy
byNew Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The boundary dispute between India and China is a complicated issue and needs detailed examination, India’s envoy to China…
Russia keen on image make-over in Goa
byPanaji, May 20 (IANS) Russian authorities are keen on an image make-over for Russians in Goa, an official said here Monday after they have…
Sri Lankan president to visit China
byBeijing, May 20 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse will pay a state visit to China at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping…
‘Russian tourists in Goa may touch 200,000’
byPanaji, May 20 (IANS) The number of Russian tourists to Goa could soon touch 200,000 annually, newly-appointed Russian honorary consul in Goa Victor Albuquerque…
Rights, liberties threatened in Sri Lanka, says rights body
byColombo, May 20 (IANS) Respect for basic rights and liberties has declined in Sri Lanka in the four years since the government defeated the…
Tourism mafia is everywhere: Russian official
byPanaji: The Russian mafia could be operating in Goa, just as the Indian tourism mafia could be operating in Pakistan, said Russia’s newly-appointed honorary…
India, China seek early end to border dispute: PM
byNew Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India and China favour early resolution of their border dispute and want peace to be maintained on the frontier…