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Sushma Swaraj meets Nepal leadership on her foreign visit

Kathmandu, July 26 (ANI): India’s Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday met the Nepal leadership on her 2 day visit to the country. Swaraj met her Nepalese counterpart Mahendra Bahadur Pandey and Prime Minister Sushil Koirala. Swaraj also attended the Indo-Nepal Joint Commission Meeting. She also met Chairman of UCPN-M Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda) and Nepal Constituent Assembly Chairman Subhash Chandra. MEA Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin highlighted the aim of Foreign Minister’s visit to Nepal.

Jul 26, 2014

3-Day Navy Exercise of India, US, Japan Begins at Port Sasebo

The three-day Exercise Malabar 2014, involving Navy forces of India, the US and Japan, began at Port Sasebo in Japan on Thursday.

Jul 25, 2014

Sensex, Nifty Dip on Profit Booking and Lower Asian Shares

The Indian stock market traded lower due to profit booking, plunged Asian stocks, decline in crude oil prices and also announcement due of Foreign exchange and Bank Credit data on Friday.

Jul 25, 2014

Congress hits out at Modi govt over secretary-level talks with Pakistan

New Delhi, July 25 (ANI): Congress slammed the ruling BJP government over foreign secretary-level talks between India and Pakistan scheduled for next month. The decision to re-start secretary-level talks was taken during Prime Minister Narendra Modi_s meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif when the latter attended Modi_s swearing-in ceremony in May. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said the foreign secretaries will meet on August 25 in Islamabad. However, Congress leader Manish Tewari questioned U-turn of Modi government as it has always advocated for tough stance on Pakistan. Meanwhile, PDP leader Tariq Ahmad Karra, welcomed Indo-Pak dialogue.

Jul 25, 2014

Will DMK become the Next Party to be Destroyed by Scams?

Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi has reportedly asked the investigative agency to file chargesheet against former Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran and his brother Kalanidhi Maran.

Jul 23, 2014

Hyrule Warriors Live Streaming: New Combatants to be Revealed on 24 July; 3 New Characters Added; Complete Roster List

Live Streaming of new combatants for Hyrule Warriors will take place on 24 July.

Jul 23, 2014

Smoke trails are seen as a rocket is launched from the northern Gaza Strip towards Israel

Why India Chose to Remain Neutral on Gaza Issue

Despite a strong demand by the Opposition to condemn Israeli attacks, the Modi government remained firm that it would not take sides.

Jul 22, 2014

Some Island Countries Worth Visiting

Are you a travel freak? Then plan your next trip to one of these beautiful island countries as they are really worth your time. These are the places which will keep your boredom at bay.

Jul 21, 2014

Indian Army Team Cycles 700 km of Most Dangerous Landscapes along Teesta River

A team of 10 Indian Army men have covered around 700 km of some of the most dangerous terrains from the Indo-China border to Indo-Bangladesh border.

Jul 21, 2014

Brokers trade on their computer terminals at a stock brokerage firm in Mumbai

Rupee Gains, BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty Surge Following Corporate Earnings

The surge in Indian stock index was also followed by gain in Asian stocks.

Jul 21, 2014

Villagers living along Indo-Pak border suffer amid cross border shelling

Jammu, July 20 (ANI): The residents living along Indo-Pak Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir said on Sunday that they have been facing hardships due to cross border shelling. Villagers suffer heavy losses as livestock die-off in cross border firing. Firing started on July 16 when Pakistani side targeted an Indian post in Arnia area of RS Pura sector in which a soldier died and three others were injured.

Jul 20, 2014

MH17 and MH370: Dutch Cyclist Escapes Death from both Malaysia Airlines Flights

A 29-year-old Dutch cyclist escaped death twice from both the Malaysian Airlines.

Jul 20, 2014

Cross-firing hits normal life along Indo-Pak border, say villagers

Jammu, July 19 (ANI): The residents living along Indo-Pak Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir said that they have been facing hardships due to cross border shelling. Firing started on July 16 when Pakistani side targeted an Indian post in the Arnia area of RS Pura sector in which an Indian soldier died and three others were injured.

Jul 19, 2014