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Pranab Mukherjee meets Bhutan PM to strengthen bilateral ties between two nations

Thimpu, Nov 08 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee met Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay in a bid to strengthen the friendly relations between the two nations. Mukherjee is on a two-day official visit to Bhutan in order to discuss bilateral and regional issues. Foreign secretary, Sujatha Singh said that India attaches great importance to Bhutan. President Mukherjee was accompanied by other delegates who also attended the hydel power presentation. Reportedly, New Delhi and Thimphu agreed to develop 10,000 MW of hydropower 2020 for which India will be the biggest buyer. Nov 8, 2014
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President Pranab Mukherjee leaves for Bhutan on two day visit

New Delhi, Nov 07 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee left for Bhutan on his two day visit aiming at the agreement on Bhutan providing assistance in revamping ancient Indian Nalanda University. During a news conference by India’s foreign ministry in New Delhi, Venu Rajamony said one of the most important aspects of his foreign trips is to promote educational exchanges with foreign countries. Foreign secretary to president, Sujatha Singh said at the invitation of his majesty the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Mukherjee would be in Bhutan on a state visit from November 07-08. Mukherjee will address Bhutanese leaders, officials, professionals and intelligentsia on India-Bhutan relations at the convention centre in Thimpu. Nov 7, 2014
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Pakistan rejects India's conditions on dialogue process

Islamabad, Nov 07 (ANI): Pakistan rejected Indian Defence Minister's tough stance on dialogue, saying it does not accept conditions on composite dialogue with the arch rival. Answering a question about Arun Jaitley's statement that Pakistan had to decide whether they want to be in talks with the Indian government or the separatists, foreign ministry spokesperson Tasneem Aslam said dialogue with India is not a favour, but a necessity for peace and development in South Asia. A day earlier, Jaitley had drawn a "red line" and said Pakistan had to reconsider whether it wanted to speak to the Government of India or "to those who want to break India." Aslam said All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leaders were not separatists, but freedom fighters who are carrying out their movement from an occupied territory. Nov 7, 2014
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Special Screening of movie 'Chaar Sahibzaade'

Mumbai, Nov 6 (ANI): The special screening of animated movie 'Chaar Sahibzaade', that was held in Mumbai recently, saw a lot of celebrities marking their presence. The movie reveals some intriguing, unknown facts about Sikh history and will be released in Punjabi, Hindi, English, among other Indian and foreign languages. The movie, which is directed by Harry Baweja, reflects his animation mastery. 'Chaar Sahibzaade' is slated to release on 6th November 2014. Nov 6, 2014
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Govt. sincere in providing power to all: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, Nov 6 (ANI): Assuring about government's sincerity in providing power supply to all, Minister of State for Power, Piyush Goyal on Thursday rallied for huge investments into the country's energy sector giving a clear message to the prospective investors. While narrating about the positives of doing business into the country, Goyal said India has a credible government; we are bringing in transparency in the whole working of the government. He also talked about having a situation where there will be uninterrupted power supply within the country and gave an account on the amount of investments needed in this regard. The World Economic Forum's India Economic Summit is returning to India after a gap of a year. The theme for this year's summit is, 'Redefining Public-Private Cooperation for a New Beginning'. Nov 6, 2014
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Russian Deputy PM meets PM Modi in New Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Dmitry Rogozin, and a team of Russian delegates in New Delhi. Rogozin is in India for the 20th round of India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission meeting that is being co-chaired by Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj. Modi stressed that India gives high importance to the time-tested and the special and privileged strategic partnership with Russia. Meanwhile, Trade Minister Nirmala Sitharaman invited Russian investment in the country and said both the nations want immediate removal of red tapism to witness unfettered economic ties. Nov 6, 2014
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Israeli FM in Cyprus for gas talks

Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman met his Cypriot counterpart Ioannis Kasoulides during an official visit to the divided Mediterranean island. Duration: 01:12 Nov 5, 2014
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Reactions flow on Pentagon report saying Pak doing proxy war against India

New Delhi, Nov 05 (ANI): The Pentagon Report submitted in the US states that Pakistan is using proxy wars to counter Indian Army has drawn reactions. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that this is a well known fact that Pakistan cannot fight a direct war with India which is why it is using unfair means to counter the Army. BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao said that Pakistan will lose the support of any other country if it continues to encourage militant activities in the country. Former Foreign Secretary of India Shyam Saran said that the report has not declared anything new. Meanwhile, Defence Expert Major General (Retd) SR Sinho said that the world has started to realize threats posed by Pakistan. Nov 5, 2014