Kyrgyzstan President’s Almazbek Sharshenovich Atambayev 4-day visit to India from December 18-21, 2016

Kyrgyzstan President’s Almazbek Sharshenovich Atambayev 4-day visit to India from December 18-21, 2016  President of Kyrgyzstan, Almazbek Sharshenovich Atambayev, was on a four-day official visit to India from December 18-21, 2016. This was Atambayev’s first visit to India after being appointed as the President.During his visit, he was accompanied by his spouse Raisa Atambaeva along with a high-level

President of India to visit Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad for Southern Sojourn

President of India to visit Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad for Southern Sojourn The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee will travel to Secunderabad for his annual southern sojourn at Rashtrapati Nilayam from December 22 to 31, 2016.During his stay at the Rashtrapati Nilayam, the President will on December 23, 2016, grace the 6th Convocation of MDS and 11th Convocation of

Tajikistan President’s 5 Day Visit to India to Strengthen bilateral relation.

Tajikistan President’s 5 Day Visit to India to Strengthen bilateral relation.  President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon was on a five-day visit to India from December 14-18, 2016 to hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mr Rahmon landed in Cochin, Kerala on December 14. He arrived New Delhi on December 16, 2016. This was the sixth visit of President Rahmon to

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on 3 Day Visit to Mauritius

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on 3 Day Visit to Mauritius Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar was on a three days visit to Mauritius from December 10 to December 12, 2016 to strengthen close political and bilateral strategic ties between the two countries. This was the first ever visit by a Defence Minister of India to Mauritius. He was accompanied by senior officers of the Indian Navy,

President of Indonesia, Joko Widodoi Visits India to Enhance Strategic Partnership

President of Indonesia, Joko Widodoi Visits India to Enhance Strategic Partnership President of Indonesia, Mr. Joko Widodoi was on a three day visit to India from December 11-December 13, 2016, at the invitation of Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi. Jokowi was accompanied by his spouse, Iriana Widodo, several cabinet ministers, senior officials and a 22-member very high level

Vietnam begins dredging on South China Sea reef

 Vietnam begins dredging on South China Sea reef Vietnam has begun dredging work on a disputed reef in the South China Sea, satellite imagery shows, the latest move by the Communist state to bolster its claims in the strategic waterway. Vietnam has emerged as China's main rival in the South China Sea, actively asserting sovereignty over both the Paracel and the Spratly groupings in their

India designated as major US defence partner

India designated as major US defence partner  India has been designated as a major defence partner of the United States. It puts India on a par with the closest allies and partners of the US. The agreement in this regard was reached between Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and US Secretary of Defence Ashton Carter in New Delhi. It was one of the last visits from a cabinet member of the

Union Cabinet approves MoU between India and Afghanistan on Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space

Union-Cabinet-approves-MoU- between-India-and-Afghanistan-on-Cooperation-in-the-Peaceful Uses-of -Outer- Space The Union Cabinet has approved Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Afghanistan on cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space. The MoU envisages cooperation between both countries for application of space technologies in various sectors. It will

INS-Sumitra-Visits-Darwin-Australia

INS-Sumitra-Visits-Darwin-Australia. In pursuit of India’s ‘Act East’ policy and outreach to friendly countries, the Indian Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel Sumitra, has reached Darwin, Australia today (06 Dec 16). The ship on a three day visit from 06-09 Dec 16, is on her return passage to India after participating in the Royal New Zealand Navy International Naval Review 2016. The ship had

Joint maritime exercise ‘Konkan 16’ between India and UK begins

Joint maritime exercise ‘Konkan 16’ between India and UK begins The annual bilateral maritime exercise Konkan 16 between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy (British Navy) started in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The 2016 edition of the exercise (from 05 to 16 December 2016) will play an important chapter in the maritime interactions. It will familiarise navies of both countries with each other’s

India to train Vietnam’s Sukhoi-30 fighter pilots

India to train Vietnam’s Sukhoi-30 fighter pilots India has agreed to train Vietnam’s Sukhoi-30 fighter pilots, boosting growing defence ties between both countries. In this regard agreement was signed during bilateral discussions between Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and his Vietnamese counterpart, General Ngo Xuan Lich in New Delhi. Key Facts Air Forces of both countries have

Prime Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Abdullah on His Two Day Visit to India

Prime Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Abdullah on His Two Day Visit to India  Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani arrived in New Delhi on December 2, 2016 on a two day visit to India to hold discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on bilateral, regional and multilateral issues of common interest. This is the first visit of Sheikh Abdullah to India and the third

Manohar Parikar Arrived Bangladesh on Two-Day Visit for Defence Ties

Manohar Parikar Arrived Bangladesh on Two-Day Visit for Defence Ties defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on November 30, 2016 arrived in Dhaka on a two-day visit to Bangladesh to meet the top civil and military leadership to strengthen defence ties between the two countries. Parrikar is the first Indian defence minister to Bangladesh in the last 45 years, was greeted Manohar Parikar Arrived Bangladesh

Modi arrives in Vietnam; to discuss ways to boost defence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew into the Vietnamese capital on his maiden visit to hold wide-ranging talks with the country’s top leadership on ways to bolster strategic bilateral ties in key areas like defence, security, counter terrorism and trade. Modi will hold extensive talks with Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and call on President Tran Dai Quang on 05 sep 2016. He is also

India, B'desh agree on anti-terror cooperation

India and Bangladesh have agreed to enhance cooperation on anti-terror efforts with Dhaka saying that New Delhi will be "side-by-side" with it in fighting terrorists. Both leaders concurred on the need to immediately operationalise the Agreement on Combating Terrorism and Organised Crime and Illicit Drug Trafficking between the two countries. During the Home Minister-level bilateral talks between India and Bangladesh in

India approves $318 million loan for Sri Lanka Railways

COLOMBO: India has approved a $318 million loan for Sri Lanka Railways to upgrade its communications system and rolling stock in the Tamil-dominated north. Sri Lankan government spokesman and minister Gayantha Karunathilake said that the money will be used to improve the signal system from Maho to Anuradhapura in the north central province and from Anuradhapura to Omanthai in the north. It will also be

Union Cabinet approves Bilateral Investment Treaty between India and Cambodia

The Union Cabinet has approved Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between India and Cambodia to boost trade and business. Decision in this regard was taken during the Union Cabinet Meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Key Facts The Treaty seeks to promote and protect investments in either country with the objective of increasing bilateral investment flows. It also seeks to encourage each

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Neerja Bhanot Conferred 'Bharat Gaurav Award' In London

CHANDIGARH:  Braveheart flight purser late Neerja Bhanot was conferred the 'Bharat Gaurav Award' at a function at the House of Commons in London, a spokesman said in Chandigarh on Sunday. The award, instituted by Sanksriti Yuva Sanstha -- a Jaipur-headquartered NGO with an international presence, was received by Neerja's brothers Akhil

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Sri Lanka to expedite economic, technology deal with India

Sri Lanka Prime Minister's Office hads said the government will expedite the signing of an Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement with India, officials reported on Tuesday. The decision was made in response to Britain's voting to exit the European Union (EU) last week, Xinhua news agency reported. Businesses had suggested that speeding up the deal will benefit stability and continuity of the

India Clears Ultra- Light Howitzers purchase from US

The Defence Ministry on Saturday gave its nod for the purchase of 145 Ultra Light Howitzers guns, worth about 750 million dollars from the United States. The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar approved this in New Delhi. While 25 guns will come to India in a fly away condition, the rest will be assembled at the proposed Assembly Integration and Test facility