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Mixed reactions flow over Modi's maiden visit to Bhutan

New Delhi, June 15 (ANI): Political leaders on Sunday reacted over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden foreign visit to Bhutan. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said that Bhutan is a friendly nation which always supported India and thus Modi's decision to choose Bhutan was a wise one. Congress leader Rashid Alvi stated Modi should first concentrate on national issues and then move to foreign ones. RJD leader Manoj Jha stated that the PM should understand that he has moved beyond election campaign and should handle foreign issues maturely. Jun 15, 2014
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Yao Ming denies eyeing deal to buy LA Clippers

Chinese basketball star Yao Ming denies a report that he was lining up investors to bid for the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers if embattled owner Donald Sterling has to sell. Duration: 00:38 Jun 14, 2014
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Experts in India endorse Modi's Bhutan visit

New Delhi, June 14 (ANI): Experts opined on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first foreign visit to Bhutan is a sign that he wants to strengthen relationships with its neighbouring countries. Foreign Minister, Sushma Swaraj, National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval and senior officials would also accompany the Prime Minister for the visit on June 15 and 16. Senior Journalist and BJP leader M.J. Akbar, views this step as a sign of a very clear foreign policy. Senior journalist and political analyst, Neerja Chaudhary, welcomed Modi's visit as a move that shows his seriousness in improving relations with India's neighbours. Jun 14, 2014
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700 cadets pass out from Indian Military Academy

Dehradun, June 14 (ANI): A total of 700 cadets passed out from the Indian Military Academy (IMA) on Saturday of which 636 joined the Indian Army while the remaining were foreign cadets. The foreign cadets are from Bhutan, Ethiopia, Papua New Guinea and Afghanistan. After the passing out parade, the 636 cadets got their lieutenant's pips. The maximum number of new officers belong to Uttar Pradesh (121) followed by Haryana (62) and Uttarakhand (57). Nepal army Chief Gen Gaurav Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana was present at the passing out parade. Jun 14, 2014
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Kudankulam anti-nuke federation rubbishes IBs allegation of Greenpeace stalling development

Chennai, June 13 (ANI): People's movement against nuclear energy, Kudankulam anti-nuke federation, slammed the Indian Intelligence Bureau (IB) for leveling foreign funding allegations in its report submitted to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). The IB, in its report on June 03, has described the Greenpeace, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), as 'a threat to national economic security' and has claimed that there could be negative implications of the NGOs' role on GDP growth ranging from 2-3 per cent per annum. The report said that foreign funded NGOs negatively impact economic development in the country, while citing activities ranging from protests against nuclear and coal plants and funding of sympathetic research. Speaking in Chennai, Convener of Kudankulam anti-nuke federation, G. Anton Gomez, on Friday questioned the credibility of the report stating that the Kudankulam protest has been a people’s movement ever since its inception. Jun 13, 2014
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PM's first foreign visit will be to Bhutan to boost ties, says Foreign Secy Part - 2

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bhutan will be a goodwill visit. Singh further said that Foreign Minister, Sushma Swaraj, National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval and senior officials will accompany the PM. Modi will meet the King, PM of Bhutan and address Parliament during the visit. Jun 13, 2014
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PM's first foreign visit will be to Bhutan to boost ties, says Foreign Secy Part - 1

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bhutan will be a goodwill visit. Singh further said that Foreign Minister, Sushma Swaraj, National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval and senior officials will accompany the PM. Modi will meet the King, PM of Bhutan and address Parliament during the visit. Jun 13, 2014
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Akhilesh Yadav meets PM Modi in 'courtesy call'

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a "courtesy call" where he stressed on the need for the Centre and the state government becoming partners in development. Earlier, under fire for spate of crimes against women in his state, Yadav said that investors have worked in the state without any problem, while law and order situation is an issue for every government to deal with. After a flurry of serious crimes such as the recent rape and hanging of two teenage girls in the state, serious questions have been raised on Yadav's governance. Jun 13, 2014
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Search still on for kidnapped Chinese cyclist: Pak Foreign

Islamabad, June 12 (ANI): Pakistan said on Thursday that the search was still on for a Chinese tourist on a cycling tour of the country, kidnapped by the Taliban last month. The man was kidnapped on May 19 in Daraban, near the western city of Dera Ismail Khan. Abdullah Bahar, a senior Taliban commander, said the man was in their custody. Daraban police said they were searching for the man. Pakistan's Foreign Office Spokesperson, Tasneem Aslam said the teams were making efforts to recover the Chinese tourist. Jun 12, 2014
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Akhilesh on law and order situation in UP

New Delhi, June 12 (ANI): Speaking after attending Investors' Conclave, Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday talked about the law and order situation in UP. He said that he has advised his officials to reach the crime scene and investigate on time. Jun 12, 2014
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