Search Results for: Chabahar Agreement

Chelsea Transfer News: French Defender Claims Contact with Jose Mourinho

St. Etienne defender Kurt Zouma has claimed contact from the "Special One" Jose Mourinho with Chelsea reportedly keen on signing the highly-rated Frenchman.

Jan 17, 2014

Seoul, New Delhi share concerns on North Korea's nuclear agenda, urge compliance

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): South Korean President Park Geun-Hye said on Thursday, India shared its concerns on North Korea's ambitious nuclear weapon programme and urged its neighbour to comply with international obligations on the nuclear front. Park arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for an official four-day visit that would conclude on January 18. South Korea's first woman President held delegation level talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and discussed bilateral, regional and global issues. Park's ongoing visit to India also seems to have pushed forward the much embattled POSCO project that has been hobbled by delays in getting clearances, acquiring land and obtaining an iron ore mining licence. Meanwhile the South Korean leader also appreciated India's move to revise the long pending Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh agreed with President Park to bolster trade ties between the two countries and said India was ready to offer greater avenues and opportunities to Korean businesses.

Jan 16, 2014

sergeant-bowdrie-quotbowequot-robert-bergdah-united-states-army-soldier-who-has-been-in-the-captivity-of-the-taliban-aligned-afghanistan-haqqani-network-since-june-2009

Captured American Prisoner of War, Bowe's Video: Clip Shows Soldier in Declining Health [Watch Videos]

Bowe Bergdahl has remained the only US soldier to be held captive by enemy forces.

Jan 16, 2014

BSNL Launches Champion My SM3512 And SM3513-3G Budget Android Smartphones

State-owned telecom operator BSNL has launched two new budget Android smartphones in association with the Champion Computers. The My Phone SM3512 and My Phone SM3513 come with an official price-tag of INR3,225 and INR4,499, respectively.

Jan 15, 2014

Britain to Probe into its Role in Operation Blue Star in India

The recently released letters indicating that Britain had a role to play in Operation Blue Star against Sikhs in 1984 has created a furore in United Kingdom and Delhi, pushing the British Prime Minister David Cameron to order for a probe.

Jan 15, 2014

Seoul Pushes for South-North Family Reunion as Pyongyang Rejects Bid Citing US-South Korea Military Drill

Insisting it is the first step towards improving the relationship between the two Korean nations, Seoul on Friday pressed North Korea to accept its offer to reunite families separated after the Korean War.

Jan 11, 2014

Afghanistan Releases 72 'Dangerous Criminals' Previously Held by US Forces

The Afghan government has ordered the release of 72 prisoners from Bagram jail who were previously held by US forces even as Washington insists that the prisoners are "dangerous criminals" involved in killing dozens of US and Afghan troops.

Jan 10, 2014

AAP not focused on anti-corruption campaign, no action taken against Congress: Balbir Punj

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): Even as AAP and Congress are engaged in war of words when they are in process of being a coalition, BJP leader Balbir Punj said that there is a hidden agreement between both the parties that AAP will not act against Congress' corruption. Punj said that AAP is not focusing on its anti-corruption campaign and is taking no action against Congress. He also said that there is no mention of any action against the ruling congress in AAP's 18 points conditions.

Dec 26, 2013

South Korea Will Deal with North 'Sternly and Mercilessly': President Park Geun-hye

South Korean President Park Geun-hye on Tuesday called for countering North Korea "sternly and mercilessly", as the world remains vigilant on any provocative actions from North Korea after the shocking execution of leader Kim Jong-un's uncle.

Dec 24, 2013

Nokia Lumia 730 'Selfie' Centric Mid-Range Smartphone Specifications Leak; Tipped to Support 4G-LTE

HTC Desire 400 Dual-SIM Specs Vary with Websites; Nokia Wins Patent Fight

HTC Desire 400 dial-SIM specifications differ with the listed websites.

Dec 23, 2013

Issues with Pakistan should be addressed head on: Shivshankar Menon

New Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): India's National Security Adviser, Shivshankar Menon, has said the government must address the issues with Pakistan head on without any emotional basis. Tensions have been prevailing between the two nations after regular violations of 2003 ceasefire agreement by Pakistan in Kashmir since August this year.

Dec 22, 2013

Bangladesh land demarcation bill brings disagreement by Indian political parties

New Delhi/ Guwahati, Dec 20 (ANI): BJP condemned the introduction of constitutional amendment bill related to Bangladesh in Rajya Sabha which seeks to ratify the land boundary agreement with Bangladesh despite protests. Meanwhile, leaders of Assam regional party also protested against the introduction of the Bangladesh Land Demarcation Bill. Regional Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) leaders shouted slogans and burnt effigies of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and state Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi, after Bangladesh Land Demarcation Bill was introduced in Rajya Sabha.

Dec 20, 2013

Congress draws flak over passing Bangladesh Land Demarcation Bill

New Delhi, Dec 19 (ANI): Trinamool Congress party showed strong resentment against ruling Congress party for introducing Bangladesh Land Demarcation Bill in Rajya Sabha of the parliament through backdoor tactics. The agreement on the demarcation of land boundary between Bangladesh and India and related matters, signed in May 1974 is a unique document that epitomized the depth of the friendship, goodwill and mutual trust and above all, the vision of peace and harmony of two great statesmen- former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his then Indian counterpart Indira Gandhi.

Dec 19, 2013

indian-navy-warships-representational-image

Indo-Japan to Strengthen Naval Ties against Rising China Threat

In November 2011, India and Japan had agreed upon conducting bilateral naval exercise that enables both the Navies to undertake operations in the sphere of maritime security in the future. Both countries have increasingly been feeling the 'China Threat.'

Dec 18, 2013

A Border Security Force (BSF) soldier patrols near the fenced border with Pakistan in Suchetgarh, southwest of Jammu, January 20, 2010.

India and Pak to Hold Talks to Resolve Border Issues Next Week

The Director Generals of Military Cooperation (DGMO) of India and Pakistan will be meeting on 24 December to hold talks on resolving the border issues between the two nations.