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PM Modi says India and Australia must deepen security ties to counter terrorism

Canberra, Nov 18 (ANI): India and Australia can play their part in expanding their bilateral security cooperation and deepening their international partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region to counter menacing challenges like the threat of terrorism, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday. Addressing a joint session of the Australian Parliament in Canberra, the first by an Indian Prime Minister, Modi said that both India and Australia exist in an inter-connected world that faces "shared challenges" that "extend beyond our region." Nov 18, 2014
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India, Australia seeking early closure to civil nuke pact: PM Modi

Canberra, Nov 18 (ANI): Prime Ministers of India and Australia said on Tuesday that they were seeking early closure to a civil nuclear agreement that will give Australia a chance to participate in one of the worlds most safe and secure nuclear energy programmes. India and Australia on Tuesday inked five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs). The agreements signed include one on social security. The other pacts signed concern the transfer of sentenced persons, combating narcotics trafficking and developing police cooperation, cooperation in the field of arts and culture and lastly in the field of tourism. Nov 18, 2014
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Pakistan is for fair resolution of Kashmir, says Abdul Basit

Hyderabad, Nov 17 (ANI): Pakistan High Commissioner to India, Abdul Basit, said on Monday that Kashmir is a disputed territory and both countries need to realize that peace is in their mutual interest. Speaking to a mediaperson in Hyderabad, he said both India and Pakistan need to show perseverance in their efforts towards achieving peace. Talking about China, Basit said it is a global cosmopolitan world and all countries are trying to augment their living standards and so is Pakistan while seeking cooperation from China. Nov 17, 2014
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Reactions pour in after Pak envoy says Indo-Pak ties should not be kept hostage to Kashmir issue

New Delhi/Bhopal, Nov 17 (ANI): Reactions flowed in on Monday after Pakistan Envoy Abdul Basit said that relations between India and Pakistan should not be kept hostage to the Kashmir issue. BJP leader GVL Narsimha Rao said that India was always ready to have bilateral talks with Pakistan, however, there were attempts made by Pakistan to derail those talks. Congress leader Rashid Alvi also expressed similar sentiments. Major General (Retd) SR Sinho termed this statement as a ‘political statement’. Nov 17, 2014
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Australia to help create smart cities in India

Brisbane, Nov 17 (ANI): The Mayor of Brisbane, Lord Graham Quirk, offered to help Modi in the creation of his vision of smart cities in India, with smart water supply, sewage system and other aspects of important living standards. Quirk was speaking after a civic reception hosted by him and the Premier of Queensland, Campbell Newman, in honour of the Prime Minister of India. Quirk also said that the people of Brisbane rest hopes on Modi as he carries great responsibility. Expat Indians say they look forward to tie-ups between India and Australia. Prime Minister is on a three-country visit - Myanmar, Australia and Fiji - to participate in various summits and bilateral meetings. Nov 17, 2014
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Proud Indians in Australia look forward to Modi's visit

Brisbane, Nov 16 (ANI): The nearly 300,000-strong Indian diaspora in Australia is clearly excited about the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi is on a three-country visit - Myanmar, Australia and Fiji - to participate in various summits and bilateral meetings. Owner of an Indian grocery store in Brisbane, Dinesh Mehta, said that Modi visiting Brisbane was a very proud moment for him (Mehta). Mukhtar Ali, owner of a local Indian restaurant, Grand Taj, expressed happiness at Modi's arrival in the city and said that he would love to meet Modi. Such is the excitement about Modi's visit that a restaurant in Brisbane has been named 'Namo's Indian Food Court' in his honour. Nov 16, 2014
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PM Modi meets German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Brisbane, Nov 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Brisbane. Merkel has stated that she looked forward to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to her nation, adding that the bilateral relations between New Delhi and Berlin were deepening, on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit meeting. On Saturday, Prime Minister Modi had a packed schedule besides, having a meeting with leaders from the BRICS, he had a one-on-one meeting with leaders from France, Canada and Saudi Arabia on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit. After attending the Summit in Brisbane, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to travel to Sydney, where he will attend a community reception and address the Indian Diaspora. Prime Minister Modi will then travel to Canberra and address the special joint sitting of the Australian Parliament on November 18. He will also address a community event in Melbourne before travelling to Fiji. Nov 16, 2014
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Halliburton Going Hostile with Baker Hughes Merger

Halliburton Co., the famous oil-field services giant is rushing the merger with rival Baker Hughes Inc threatening to replace its entire board of directors, according to several news reports. Nov 15, 2014
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PM Narendra Modi meets French President Francois Hollande in Brisbane

Brisbane, Nov 15 (ANI): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met French President Francois Hollande for bilateral talks at the G20 Leaders' Summit in Brisbane, Australia. The G20 summit in Brisbane is focused on boosting world growth, fireproofing the global banking system and closing tax loopholes for giant multinationals. Earlier this year, France had proposed to give India a 1 billion euro ($1.4 billion) credit line to fund sustainable infrastructure and urban development projects. The credit line would be available over three years and would be delivered through the French Development Agency, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius had said on his visit to New Delhi in July. Fabius had said Paris was keen to share technology and industrial development with India in the defence sector. Nov 15, 2014
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No security anxiety with Bangladesh, says former Indian envoy

Dhaka/ New York, Nov 15 (ANI): Former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Muchkund Dubey has said that the improved relation between both the neighbouring countries has resolved the issue of security anxiety. Dubey was addressing a gathering at the Bangladesh High Commissioners’ Summit held in Dhaka organized by University of Dhaka and the India-Bangladesh Foundation on Friday. Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali, was the chief guest who inaugurated the event. Meanwhile, Ali, said talks with his Indian counterpart, Sushma Swaraj, in June on key bilateral issues, including Land Boundary Agreement and proposed Teesta river water sharing deal, during which the Indian side also raised the matter of illegal immigration, proved to be fruitful. The summit was held at the Senate Hall of the Dhaka University. Nov 15, 2014
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