India voices strong protest over Pakistan raising Kashmir issue in UN

India voices strong protest over Pakistan raising Kashmir issue in UN

New Delhi, Jul 14 (IBNS): India has strongly protested strongly against Pakistan raising the issue of Kashmir and Burhan Wani's death during a debate on human rights at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, the media reported on Thursday.

by IBNS July 13, 2016

US calls upon NSG members to support India's membership

US calls upon NSG members to support India's membership

New Delhi, June 21 (IBNS) The United States has called upon members of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) to throw their weight behind India for getting membership in the elite club.

by IBNS June 20, 2016

Mission Indias second annual Student Visa Day celebrates higher education ties between India , the United States

Mission Indias second annual Student Visa Day celebrates higher education ties between India , the United States

New Delhi, June 21 (IBNS): The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, and its Consulates General in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai, opened their doors recently to more than 4,000 Indian students who applied for visas to pursue higher education in the United States.

by IBNS June 20, 2016

India-US Joint Statement during the visit of Prime Minister to USA

India-US Joint Statement during the visit of Prime Minister to USA

Washington, June 8 (IBNS) The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and the President of the United States of America Barack Obama met today in the White House during an official working visit of Prime Minister Modi to the United States. Marking their third major bilateral summit, the leaders reviewed the deepening strategic partnership between the United States and India that is rooted in shared values of freedom, democracy, universal human rights, tolerance and pluralism, equal opportunities for all citizens, and rule of law. They pledged to pursue new opportunities to bolster economic growth and sustainable development, promote peace and security at home and around the world, strengthen inclusive, democratic governance and respect for universal human rights, and provide global leadership on issues of shared interest.

by IBNS June 07, 2016

India, Pakistan Foreign Secretaries to meet on January 15

India, Pakistan Foreign Secretaries to meet on January 15

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IBNS) The Foreign Secretaries of India and Pakistan will meet on January 15 in Islamabad, media reports said.

by IBNS December 25, 2015

India, UK announce deals worth 9-billion poiunds

India, UK announce deals worth 9-billion poiunds

London, Nov 13 (IBNS) India and the UK on Friday entered into deals worth 9-billion pounds as they signed a civil nuclear pact.

by IBNS November 13, 2015

India's arms build up may compel Pakistan to take several counter measures to preserve credible deterrence: Nawaz Sharif tells in US

India's arms build up may compel Pakistan to take several counter measures to preserve credible deterrence: Nawaz Sharif tells in US

Washington, Oct 24 (IBNS): Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif has said that India is engaged in a major arms build up which might compel his nation to take several counter measures to preserve credible deterrence.

by IBNS October 23, 2015

India, Germany ink pact on promoting each other's language

India, Germany ink pact on promoting each other's language

Bengaluru, Oct 6 (IBNS) In her three day visit to India, Angela Merkel, the Chancellor of Germany along with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have signed an agreement that allows the Kendriya Vidyalayas or central schools in India to teach German as an additional foreign language, while the German schools will be offering modern Indian languages as subjects.

by IBNS October 05, 2015

India, Pakistan issue joint statement after Modi-Sharif talks

India, Pakistan issue joint statement after Modi-Sharif talks

Ufa, Russia, July 10 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif on Friday met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Russia and came out with a joint statement signifying a big breakthrough in the relations as they also spoke jointly on terrorism condemning it and agreeing to discuss speedy Mumbai attack trial.

by IBNS July 10, 2015

India, Tanzania to fight terrorism,boost gas exploration

India, Tanzania to fight terrorism,boost gas exploration

New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS) India and Tanzania will set up a joint working group to fight terrorism and increase gas exploration cooperation in the east African nation.

by IBNS June 20, 2015

India, China likely to ink deals worth $10 billion during Modi's visit: Chinese Ambassador

India, China likely to ink deals worth $10 billion during Modi's visit: Chinese Ambassador

New Delhi, May 11 (IBNS) China's Ambassador to India Le Yucheng has said t Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to his country will be the highlight of Indo-China relations for 2015.

by IBNS May 10, 2015

India offers USD 500 million credit to Mauritius

India offers USD 500 million credit to Mauritius

Port Louis, Mar 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently in Mauritius, has said India offered a concessional line of credit of 500 million U.S. dollars for civil infrastructure projects for the Indian Ocean nation.

by IBNS March 12, 2015

India seventh in number of reactor operations

India seventh in number of reactor operations

New Delhi, Mar 11(IBNS) India stands 7th in number of reactors in operation and 14th in terms of net installed capacity among countries with nuclear power.

by IBNS March 11, 2015

India, Australia united by ideals of democracy: Modi

India, Australia united by ideals of democracy: Modi

Canberra, Nov 18 (IBNS) India and Australia are united by the ideals of democracy and Australia would be at the centre of India's thought, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Australian Parliament here in his address.

by IBNS November 18, 2014

Modi welcomes India-Australia security cooperation

Modi welcomes India-Australia security cooperation

Canberra, Nov 18 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who addressed Australian Parliament during his ongoing visit to the country, on Tuesday welcomed the the New Framework for Security Cooperation between the two nations to fight terrorism and crime and forge defence engagements.

by IBNS November 18, 2014

India, Australia establish security cooperation

India, Australia establish security cooperation

Canberra, Nov 18 (IBNS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott on Tuesday decided to establish a framework for security cooperation and reaffirmed that the Strategic Partnership between the two nations is based on converging political, economic and strategic interests as they pledged to combat terrorism and forge defence ties.

by IBNS November 18, 2014

India, China to commence Joint training exercise

India, China to commence Joint training exercise

Pune, Nov 13 (IBNS): In continuation of the series of Joint Exercises between India and China, the "Exercise Hand-in-Hand 2014" is all set to commence shortly at Aundh Camp in Pune from Nov 16.

by IBNS November 13, 2014

India to send more troops at LAC, China fumes

India to send more troops at LAC, China fumes

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS): China has cautioned India against taking any decision that might complicate the border peace process after New Delhi announced plans to construct 54 new Border out Posts in Arunachal Pradesh along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), media reported.

by IBNS October 28, 2014

Signs of solution over India-China border stand off

Signs of solution over India-China border stand off

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IBNS): There have been signs of resolution along the Chumur sector in Ladakh region after Chinas People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Tuesday asked for another flag meeting at Chushul with Indian commanders, reports said.

by IBNS September 24, 2014

India-China media dialogue cancelled after border dispute

India-China media dialogue cancelled after border dispute

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IBNS): The Indian government abruptly withdrew clearances for Chinese editors who were coming to New Delhi later this week for a media exchange programme with their Indian counterparts following the ongoing border stand off , reports said.

by IBNS September 22, 2014

World will notice if China-India speaks in one voice: Xi Jinping

World will notice if China-India speaks in one voice: Xi Jinping

New Delhi, Sept 18 (IBNS): Advocating stronger Indo-China ties, Chinese Presedent Xi Jinping on Thursday said that if India & China speak in one voice, the whole world will notice.

by IBNS September 18, 2014

Need to resolve border dispute quickly: Modi

Need to resolve border dispute quickly: Modi

New Delhi, Sept 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said clearly to China that border issue must be resolved quickly.

by IBNS September 18, 2014

Chinese President Xi Jinping open-minded person: Dalai Lama

Chinese President Xi Jinping open-minded person: Dalai Lama

New Delhi, Sept 18 (IBNS): Tibetan leader in exile Dalai Lama on Thursday praised visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping by calling him an open-minded person and asserted that China should learn from India.

by IBNS September 18, 2014

India, China must carry forward bilateral ties: Xi Jinping

India, China must carry forward bilateral ties: Xi Jinping

New Delhi, Sept 18 (IBNS): Despite border stand-off between two nations which has escalated in last couple of days, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday said that India and China must carry forward bilateral ties.

by IBNS September 18, 2014

India-Australia seal Nuclear deal

India-Australia seal Nuclear deal

New Delhi, Sept 5 (IBNS): India and Australia signed the much anticipated civilian nuclear deal on Friday, media reported.

by IBNS September 04, 2014

India, Pakistan hold flag meeting in Poonch sector

India, Pakistan hold flag meeting in Poonch sector

Udhampur, (J&K), Sept 4 (IBNS) A flag meeting was held on Wednesday at the Punch- Rawlakot Crossing point in the Poonch Sector on the Line of Control (LC) between India and Pakistani army after days of heavy firing along the border and Indian allegation of Pakistan violating ceasefire rules.

by IBNS September 03, 2014