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Bhutan PM andBangladesh Speaker arrive in New Delhi for Modi's oath ceremony

New Delhi, May 25 (ANI): Leaders of SAARC nations started arriving in India's capital New Delhi on Sunday to attend PM designate Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony to be held on May 26. Speaker of the Bangladesh National Parliament, Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhary arrived with a delegation to attend the ceremony. Chaudhary was warmly received and welcomed at the airport by Sripriya Ranganathan, Joint Secretary (BM) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Also, Bhutan Prime Minister H.E. Lyonchen Tshering Tobgay arrived in New Delhi to be present at the ceremony. Prime minister designate Narendra Modi in a first of kind has invited all the heads of State from SAARC nations to attend his swearing-in ceremony on May 26. Bangladesh and Bhutan had also been invited to grace the event. May 25, 2014
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Congress in Kashmir reviews performance after poll debacle

Srinagar, May 24 (ANI): Congress party in Jammu and Kashmir reviewed its performance after poll debacle in recently concluded general elections and said that it would focus more on employment and development. Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, who was present at the review meeting in Srinagar said that it was time to accept flaws and introspect. Meanwhile, president of State Congress Committee in Jammu and Kashmir, Saifuddin Soz, said that the focus would be on development in the state. May 24, 2014
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India expresses concern over military coup in Thailand

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): India expressed concern over military coup in Thailand on Friday and hoped for an urgent political resolution and restoration of normalcy based on the principles of democracy, will of the people and rule of the law.Thailand army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha set out his plans for the country on Friday, a day after seizing power in a coup, saying reforms were needed before an election can be held and enlisting the help of the civil service. India's foreign ministry spokesperson, Syed Akbaruddin, said that New Delhi was closely monitoring the evolving situation. India has also advised its troops to return home. May 23, 2014
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Scorching heat of the plains drives tourists to cool Himachal hills

Shimla, May 22 (ANI): The scorching summer heat of the plains drives tourists to the cool chimes of Shimla, a picture perfect hill-station in Himachal Pradesh to enjoy a pleasant vacation, especially after the frenzy of the general elections. The travel and tourism industry of the state is riding on a wave of optimism, harbouring hopes of immense profits that the influx of large number of tourists is expected to rope in with the mercury dipping to three to four degree Celsius below normal. The tourism industry is highly essential for the region as it boosts the economy and provides employment to a large number of people which includes hoteliers, travel guides, taxi and auto drivers, restaurants, and shopkeepers. May 22, 2014
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Nawaz Sharif to decide on India's invitation later today: Pak Foreign Ministry

Islamabad, May 22 (ANI): Continuing speculations on whether Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will attend the oath-taking ceremony of Narendra Modi as India's next prime minister or not, country's foreign ministry spokesperson Tasnim Aslam said that the decision will come later on Thursday itself. She said that on appointment of new Indian government, the nation has lot of expectations which could foster the peaceful relations between the two neighbours. Pakistan also hoped for an uninterrupted and uninterruptible dialogue between the two countries. May 22, 2014
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Invites sent to SAARC nation leaders to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): MEA Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin on Wednesday said that invites have been sent to the SAARC nation leaders including Pakistan to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi as the next prime minster of India. Akbaruddin said that invites are sent and dialogues by the ministry are underway and that response from the nations is awaited. May 21, 2014