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Prakash Javadekar holds talks with media and entertainment fraternity, promises cooperation

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting minister, Prakash Javadekar held a conference on media and entertainment with the stakeholders of the industry in New Delhi on Thursday. He met with stakeholders of various media houses and companies to discuss future policies and said that the government is open to communication and promised assistance in the rapid progress of this dynamic field. He said that there would be no delays in policy making on the part of the central government. The minister promised full cooperation on part of the government so that the media and entertainment industry can progress and prosper. Jun 19, 2014
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Indian organization provides prosthetic limbs to amputees in Afghanistan

Kabul, June 19 (ANI): An Indian organisation gave amputees in Afghanistan a new lease of life by providing them with prosthetic limbs free of charge at a month-long camp in Kabul. A team of 25 artisans from Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS) - non-government organisation (NGO) that designs and distributes prosthetic limbs free of charge - provided the victims of landmines and other war-related atrocities with the prosthetic limbs, which is popularly known as the Jaipur foot. The amputees also saw the camp as a display of positive bilateral relationships. Jun 19, 2014
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Russia Eyes New Pipeline Deal with India

Russia continued her support to boost India's energy security and infrastructure projects by offering to export hydro-carbon to India in a meeting on Wednesday. Jun 19, 2014
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India-Russia talks warm, cordial and wide ranging: MEA

New Delhi, June 18 (ANI): MEA Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin on Wednesday laid stress upon the bilateral talks between India and Russia during a meeting of India’s Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj with Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry O Rogozin. Akbaruddin said that talks between both leaders were warm and cordial besides being wide ranging. He added that India has proposed to have an India trade show in Moscow in September. Jun 18, 2014
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Hindus and Muslims work together in harmony in textile industry

Uttar Pradesh, June 17 (ANI): Embroidery makes huge difference to the look of a fabric. The combination of colored threads, patterns and creative designs give it a unique appeal. Artisans of Gorakhpur in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh have been involved in this work for years. The sheer magic of these fabulous designs, created manually with agile fingers, speaks volumes about the craft and the intricate work involved. For generations Hindu and Muslim artisans have worked here together in the embroidery industry. And the harmony between them is the driving force behind the artistic excellence. The work of these artisans is famous across the country. Engraving mirrors, beads, coloured stones and pearls on a cloth is done with patience and cooperation among the artisans. Hindu and Muslim artisans work together to create a piece of excellence. Jun 17, 2014
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Officials finalize plan to supply power to Bangladesh

Agartala, June 16 (ANI): Asset Manager of ONGC Tripura VP Mahawar said that the country would be in a position to supply 100 megawatts of power to Bangladesh by the end of this year under its Palatana project, which is a hallmark of cooperation between both the nations. Northeast region shares 1,880-km-long border with Bangladesh, and has potential for developing cross-border trade. In response to India's request, Bangladesh government had allowed the transit of the dimensional cargos, consisting of heavy machinery and turbines for the project through the waterway of that nation into landlocked Tripura and without which it would have also been impossible to inaugurate the power plant. Jun 16, 2014
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Bhutan PM says India deserves permanent seat in UN Security Council

Thimpu, June 16 (ANI): Bhutan's Prime Minister called for India's inclusion in the UN Security Council as its permanent member as he thanked New Delhi on Sunday (June 15) for its 'unwavering' support and financial aid. Bhutan Prime Minster, Lyonchen Tshering Tobgay hosted a grand banquet for his Indian counterpart and said Indian PM Narendra Modi's first overseas visit to Bhutan, within a few weeks of his being sworn in as Prime Minister, indicates the new government's commitment to strengthen bilateral ties with its immediate neighbours. Supporting New Delhi contention for a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council, Tobgay called for a reform in the council and said India rightly deserved a place. He also added that the socio-economic and political landscape of Bhutan has totally transformed and attributed this achievement to India. Jun 16, 2014
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PM Narendra Modi meets Bhutan King

Thimpu, June 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk and the two discussed an entire gamut of ties to cement the "unique and special" bilateral relationship. During the meeting Modi invited the Bhutanese King and his wife Jetsun Pema to visit India. Before the meeting when Modi arrived at the palace, he was given a warm, ceremonial welcome with a traditional dance. He was also presented with a guard of honour at the palace and the national anthems of the two countries were played. Jun 15, 2014
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India- Bhutan testimony of bilateral relations, Modi the 'man of action': Bhutan

Thimpu, June 15 (ANI): Bhutan Secretary of Ministry of Information and Communications, Kinley Dorji on Sunday said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bhutan is actually history. He said that India- Bhutan relation is testimony of bilateral relations and that Modi being a 'man of action' make things more real. Further, he said that Indian PM will meet almost everybody including king, prime minister and other top officials. Modi will be reaching the neighbouring country in some time soon today. Jun 15, 2014