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June 23, 2010 7:10 PM

PM pays homage to victims of Kanishka bombing

The Prime Minister has called for eliminating terrorism with determination and joint action. Terming the bombing of the Air India aircraft Kanishka in June 1985 as the most barbarous act, Dr Manmohan Singh said the horrific incident has shook the world's conscience. <br/><br/&#06...

June 23, 2010 6:48 PM

EU offers to deepen ties to tackle piracy in high-seas

European Union has urged India to join its initiative on sharing of intelligence to counter terrorism and offered to deepen ties to tackle piracy in high-seas. The issue figured in discussions EU High Representative for foreign affairs and security policy Catherine Ashton had with top Indian officia...

June 23, 2010 5:53 PM

Pakistan releases 17 Indian prisoners

A day ahead of Indo-Pak talks, Pakistan released 17 Indian prisoners on Wednesday. The prisoners were handed over by Pak rangers to the Indian Authorities at India-Pakistan joint check post at the Attari Border. Of the 17 prisoners, four each hail from Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, Six from Rajasthan an...

June 23, 2010 5:52 PM

India, EU hold extensive talks on wide ranging issues

India and the 27-nation European Union today held extensive talks on wide-ranging issues.They include improving trade to exploring cooperation in Afghanistan. The issues came up for discussion between EU's top diplomat Catherine Ashton during his meeting with the Indian leaders.<br/>&...

June 23, 2010 2:31 PM

Northern India continues to reel under hot, humid conditions

Most parts of northern India continue to reel under the hot and humid conditions with the mercury hovering around the 45 degree mark at many places.<br/> <br/>The national capital continues to sizzle under the intense heat wave as the maximum temperature recorded on Tuesday was f...

June 23, 2010 2:24 PM

UN report on Millennium Development Goal launched today

<br/>UN report on Millennium Development Goal was formally launched in New Delhi on Wednesday. It highlights areas of immediate attention in India and brings to the fore mal nutrition indicator, vulnerable employment, education and health. The report says 80% increase in last ten years in ...

June 23, 2010 2:00 PM

India, US asks corporate to play greater role in pushing eco ties

<br/>India and the US have asked the corporate to play a greater role in accelerating the pace of growing economic ties between the two largest democracies in the world.<br/> <br/>Addressing a luncheon meeting of Indo-US CEO Forum in Washington, Finance Minister Pranab ...

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