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Foreign relief operations bring aid to Philippines

Spearheaded by a huge US mobilisation, several foreign relief operations are active on the ground in the Philippines after Super Typhoon Haiyan left thousands dead or homeless. Duration: 00:51 Nov 15, 2013
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M Rajapaksa on PM Manmohan Singh skipping CHOGM

Colombo, Nov 14 (ANI): Sri Lankan President M Rajapaksa on Thursday said that even if Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is not present in the CHOGM summit, he is satisfied that Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid took part in it and is representing the country. Nov 14, 2013
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RBI Chief relies on dipping trade gap to comfort market worries

Mumbai, Nov 14 (ANI): Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor, Raghuram Rajan, highlighted the narrowing current account deficit as he sought to reassure investors who are worried that the country would be hit hard in a global market sell-off. Rajan said that it was important for Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to clarify the interpretation of economic events and the likely direction of economic policies at times of uncertainty so that markets worry about right things. Seeking to comfort the investors, Rajan said that there has been a dramatic reduction in the country's trade gap as per the fresh datas. Rajan also sought to reassure investors worried about the rupee's stability after the RBI has allowed oil companies to source dollars directly in markets instead of a special window provided by the central bank. Nov 14, 2013
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India to take up alleged war crimes issues on sidelines of CHOGM: Khurshid

Onboard, Nov 13 (ANI): Union foreign minister Salman Khurshid reaffirmed on Wednesday that New Delhi will engage with Colombo on various issues including those related to alleged war crimes against ethnic Tamils as he arrived in Colombo for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) Summit. Nov 13, 2013
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Foreign funded AAP divided, must answer to BAAP: Digvijay

Raipur, Nov 13 (ANI): Reacting to the infighting within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Congress General Secretary, Digvijay Singh on Wednesday said that foreign funded AAP must first take into cognizance, the Bharatiya Aam Aadmi Parivaar (BAAP) that has formed within it. Nov 13, 2013
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Pak should respect India's sentiments for effective dialogue: Khurshid

Gurgaon, Nov 13 (ANI): Union Foreign Minister, Salman Khurshid has said that Pakistan should respect India's sentiments and sensitivities for effective dialogue and peaceful relations. Khurshid said this after responding to a journalist's question on Pakistan Prime Minister's Foreign Advisor Sartaj Aziz meeting a delegation of Kashmiri separatist leaders on November 10. Aziz is in New Delhi to participate in the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) and will also meet Khurshid. Khurshid said this on the sidelines of the ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting) in Gurgaon. Meanwhile, commenting on Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh skipping the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM) to be held in Colombo, Khurshid said that the position India has taken is not of boycott. Nov 13, 2013
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Peace on border tops agenda in meeting between India and Pakistan

Gurgaon, Nov 13 (ANI): Union Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid met advisor to Pakistan Prime Minister on security and foreign affairs, Sartaj Aziz, on the sidelines of ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting) as the two leaders discussed the need to maintain peace and tranquillity on the Kashmir border. While addressing mediapersons at the meeting, India's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Syed Akbaruddin said that New Delhi still calls for the 2003 ceasefire agreement to be honoured. Nov 13, 2013
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PoK healthcare in shambles

Muzaffarabad, Nov 12: Healthcare is virtually nonexistent in Pakistan occupied Kashmir. Mortality rate is one of the highest in the region. No cure or diagnostics are available to trace even the most cardinal diseases. Moreover, to top it dispensaries and health facilities built by foreign countries are in a bad shape because of poor management. Situation of healthcare is grim and critical in PoK. Nov 12, 2013
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Myanmar attracts Japanese housing companies and car manufacturers

Tokyo, Nov 12 (ANI): Myanmar's transition to a democracy has opened new vistas for foreign companies. The country is now looking for better urban infrastructure and rapid economic development. Recently, "The Building and Housing Seminar between Myanmar and Japan" was held in Yangon to deepen cooperation between the two countries. Japanese companies have shown great interest in Myanmar's growing building and housing business. The delegates exchanged information about areas that could be tapped. Rinnai, a Japanese gas appliances company, produces the most efficient water heater in the market. It plans to contribute to the local society by promoting its energy efficient products in Myanmar. Nov 12, 2013
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Santosh Hegde on AAP funding controversy

Bangalore, Nov 12 (ANI): Justice (Retd) N Santosh Hegde on Tuesday defended the Aam Aadmi Party saying that the party has received money from those who hold Indian passports. Although he did not oppose the probe against AAP, but questioned why wasn’t any investigation held against any existing political parties till now. He also added that in larger interest of the democracy, all parties should come out and reveal their funding. Nov 12, 2013
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India, Japan to enhance strategic partnership for growth and development

Gurgaon, Nov 12 (ANI): Union Foreign Minister, Salman Khurshid met his Japanese counterpart, Fumio Kishida on the sidelines of ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting), as they came together to enhance bilateral ties and improve strategic partnership for growth and development. This is for the first time India is hosting an ASEM Foreign Ministers meeting, which was inaugurated by Vice-President Hamid Ansari on the outskirts of New Delhi in Gurgaon. Khurshid will chair the meeting and the theme of this year is 'ASEM- Bridge to partnership for growth and development.' The dialogue forum between representatives of Asian and European countries is expected to discuss a wide rage of issues between Asia and Europe and reinvigorate the platform to achieve tangible results in various fields. Nov 12, 2013