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August 25, 2015 1:39 PM

PM reviews progress of infrastructure sectors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the progress of digital and rural infrastructure, and connectivity sectors. Mr Modi sought details from officials on preparations for providing electricity to all unconnected villages in the country within 1000 days, as mentioned in his Independence Day address....

August 25, 2015 12:26 PM

More than 10 Indian fishermen injured in attack by Sri Lankan Navy

More than ten fishermen from Rameswaram Tamil Nadu were injured when Sri Lankan Navy attacked them last night while fishing near Kachatheevu islands. The fishermen who returned home today said that the Lankan Navy chased them away before attacking them with bottles sticks and stones. <br/><...

August 25, 2015 12:25 PM

10 Indian fishermen injured in attack by Sri Lankan Navy

More than ten fishermen from Rameswaram Tamil Nadu were injured when Sri Lankan Navy attacked them last night while fishing near Kachatheevu islands. The fishermen who returned home today said that the Lankan Navy chased them away before attacking them with bottles sticks and stones. <br/><...

August 25, 2015 11:20 AM

Rahul Gandhi was promoting dynastic politics: Ex-Congress minister

A Former Congress minister has alleged that Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi was promoting dynastic politics. In an interview to a private TV channel, Mr. Himanta Biswa Sarma said that Rahul Gandhi has soft corner only for the son and daughters of having political lineage. AIR Correspondent repo...

August 25, 2015 9:32 AM

After PM Modi visit, Indo-Bangla ties need economic push: Atiur Rahman

Bangladesh Central Bank Governor, Atiur Rahman on Monday said that after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Dhaka, the onus of taking the bilateral ties ahead now rests with economic policymakers of both countries. <br/><br/>Addressing the FICCI's annual conference on bank...

August 25, 2015 9:10 AM

Nisha Desai Biswal to visit India ahead of Indo-US strategic dialogue

Ahead of the first ever Indo-US strategic and commercial dialogue, a top American diplomat will visit New Delhi this week to hold talks with Indian leaders on giving a final shape to the agenda and fixing the dates of the meeting. <br/><br/>US State Department in a statement said that As...

August 25, 2015 9:09 AM

Some countries are scuttling SAARC cooperation: MEA official

In an apparent swipe at Pakistan, a senior External Affairs Ministry official on Monday said in Mumbai that some small countries are scuttling New Delhi's efforts to improve the economic cooperation among the members of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Addressing th...

August 25, 2015 8:54 AM

India will pay greater attention to W Asia, N Africa: Sushma Swaraj

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has said West Asia and North Africa are growing in significance for India's national interests and New Delhi will pay greater attention to the region by seeking closer cooperation and stronger partnership. Wooing the diaspora for greater investment in Ind...

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