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Police from footballing countries arrive in Brazil

Police officers from the 31 foreign countries participating in the 2014 World Cup are helping to boost security in Brazil ahead of the tournament. On Monday they inaugurated the Police International Cooperation Centre in Brasilia. Duration: 00:34 Jun 10, 2014
Narendra Modi met with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on Monday

Positive Takeaways from Modi-Wang Meet

Reciprocating Prime Minister Narendra Modi's gesture of inviting Chinese premier Li Keqiang to India, China's foreign minister Wang Yi extended the Chinese government's invitation to Modi to visit the country, which the latter graciously accepted. Jun 10, 2014
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China Foreign Minister meets Pranab, calls for greater cooperation

New Delhi, June 10 (ANI): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday the last day of his visit urging for greater cooperation and making a new beginning with the newly formed Modi government of the world’s largest democracy. Wang also addressed a news conference in New Delhi to deliberate on the issues discussed in the meetings. During his address, Wang expressed China’s interest for investing in India especially in infrastructure and manufacturing sector. Prior to his meeting with Mukherjee, he also called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the same day. The delegations of two countries, led by Wang and Modi, held diplomatic talks to discuss ways to make Indo-China bilateral relations stronger. Speaking on the trade issues, Wang regarded the meeting as a prelude to a bilateral free trade agreement which would help boost economic ties between the two Asian giants. Jun 10, 2014
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US is committed to relationship with India: Top US official Nisha Desai Biswal

New Delhi, June 09 (ANI): The United States is very committed to relationship with India, said US Assistant Secretary of State Nisha Desai Biswal on Monday in New Delhi. This is the first such engagement between India and the US after the Narendra Modi-led BJP government took over. The visit, which the US requested, will see Biswal try to reset the India-US relationship that has come through tense times due to former Indian envoy Devyani Khobragade case. The two sides are expected to discuss upcoming engagements including the India-US-Japan trilateral talks on June 23-24, as well as the next round of the India-U.S. Strategic Dialogue, which is expected soon. Speaking to mediapersons, Biswal was hopeful that the meeting with Indian government will be fruitful. Biswal termed the visit as an opportunity to enhance the bilateral ties with the new Modi government. Jun 9, 2014
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BJP promises cooperation to new Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu

Guntur, June 9 (ANI): BJP president and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday promised all cooperation and help to the regional Telugu Desham party (TDP) chief, N Chandrababu Naidu, who was sworn-in as the new chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. In a sprawling ceremony, Naidu took oath as the first chief Minister of the remaining part of the recently bifurcated Andhra Pradesh out of which the new state of Telangana had emerged Jun 9, 2014
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India has to be cautious and tactful while dealing with China: Tibetan-in-exile

Dharamsala, June 08 (ANI): Tibetans living-in-exile in Dharamsala town of Himachal Pradesh said on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi needs to be careful during discussions with China, considering the critical border and trade issues between the two Asian giants. China's foreign minister Wang Yi arrived in New Delhi on Sunday and met his India counterpart Sushma Swaraj. Tibetan lawmaker in-exile, Karma Yeshi, said the visit is more of China's strategy to understand Modi's take on bilateral ties. Meanwhile, Tibetan Activist Lobsang Wangyal said Modi should explicitly define his stand on the issue of Tibet during his meeting with Chinese foreign minister. Jun 8, 2014
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Politicos hail Chinese foreign minister's visit as boost to bilateral ties

New Delhi, June 8 (ANI): Politicos hailed China's foreign minister Wang Yi's visit to India as a prelude to renewed political contact between the two Asian giants. Wang arrived in New Delhi on Sunday to meet his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj in a bid to bolster the bilateral ties. Congress leader, Rashid Alvi, said that the talks would find solutions to the national disputes and issues. JD (U) leader, Ali Anwar hoped that the new government's strategic foreign gesture would be positive to the benefits of India as well as neighboring countries. Jun 8, 2014
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Tibet protest against China visit nothing new, meeting will bring positive results: Expert

New Delhi, June 08 (ANI): Talking about the protest by Tibetans against the visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to India, JNU Professor in Chinese Studies Srikanth Kondapalli said that the protest is nothing new and is very normal. He said that the visit will bring positive results and can improve bilateral relations. Kondapalli also said that keeping in view India's earlier view on Tibet being part of China, the two nations will not discuss the topic in the meeting. Further, he said that the nations can talk about international problems and investment Jun 8, 2014
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Tibetans protest in New Delhi against Chinese foreign minister's visit

New Delhi, June 8 (ANI): Tibetans took to streets to protest against the visit of China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, who arrived in New Delhi on Sunday to meet his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj in a bid to boost bilateral ties. Protesters shouted anti-China slogan, blocked roads and burned Chinese national flag, demanding the Indian government to raise the issue of Tibetans with its neighbour. At least 131 Tibetans have died since 2009 by setting themselves on fire in protest at Chinese rule, mostly in Tibetan areas outside what China calls the Tibet Autonomous Region. A protester, Tenzin Wangcho, said they are hopeful of new Modi government. Jun 8, 2014
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Foreign minister Sushma Swaraj holds bilateral talks with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi

New Delhi, June 8 (ANI): External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday met her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. The Chinese foreign minister is in India to establish political contacts with the new Indian government in order to boost the bilateral ties between the two countries. Wang Yi, who arrived in Delhi as a Special Envoy of President Xi Jingping, is also expected to call on President Pranab Mukherjee and meet the new National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. He will also meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his two-day visit. Jun 8, 2014
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Chinese foreign minister arrives in New Delhi to boost bilateral ties

New Delhi, June 8 (ANI): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in New Delhi on Sunday to meet his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj in a bid to bolster bilateral ties between the two Asian giants. Wang, the special envoy of the Chinese president, will hold talks with Swaraj on Sunday. He will meet President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. This will be the first meeting between the two governments after the Indian general election while Chinese Premier Li Keqiang already spoke to Modi over phone soon after he was sworn in. Jun 8, 2014