[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]New Delhi: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and an Action Plan were signed between the Government of India and People’s Republic of China in enhancing Technical Cooperation in Railway Sector, at delegation level talks between the two countries here today. The MoU was signed in the presence of the …
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PM of India and Chinese President Xi Jinping witness signing of 3 MoUs
Ahmedabad: The President of the People`s Republic of China, Mr. Xi Jinping and the First Lady Ms. Peng Liyuan arrived in Ahmedabad, Gujarat today. They were received at the Hyatt Hotel in Ahmedabad by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. The Prime Minister shared the rich Buddhist heritage of Gujarat …
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Ahmedabad: Chinese premiere Xi Jinping will visit Gujarat on 17th September, before he lands in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also be present in his hometown Ahmedabad that day – it is Modi’s 64th birthday. China and India are expected to discuss a package of investments. China and …
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Ahmedabad: Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to India, Mr. Le Yucheng today paid a courtesy visit to Gujarat Chief Minister Smt. Anandiben Patel. This was a maiden visit to any Indian state by the Chinese envoy. While welcoming the Chinese envoy, the Chief Minister praised the economical growth made by the …
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today received Emeritus Senior Minister (ESM) of Singapore Mr. Goh Chok Tong. ESM Goh was accompanied by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister for Home Affairs and Trade and Industry S Iswaran and Minister of State for National Development Desmond …
Read More »About 147 million people in Bangladesh, India and Nepal – are at risk of Kala-azar
Dhaka: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has urged governments to manifest “power of belief” while strategising against the disease burden. Often, self-determination outweighs the resource crunch and logistical difficulties. Addressing the opening session of the 67th General Meeting of WHO Regional Committee at Dhaka today, the Indian Minister said, …
Read More »India-Australia will work closely for combating illegal migration
New Delhi: Prime Minister of India and Prime Minister of Australia reaffirmed their desire for a peaceful, prosperous and stable Asia-Pacific region, underpinned by cooperative mechanisms. They emphasised their interest in domain. The Prime Ministers committed to strengthening the defence and security partnership. They welcomed growing cooperation in defence, counter-terrorism, …
Read More »TCS Japan Technology and Culture Academy inaugurated
Tokyo: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today inaugurated the TCS Japan Technology and Culture Academy and flagged off the first batch of students who will be going to India for training with TCS (Tata Consultancy Services). The Academy is a Joint Venture of Tata Consultancy Services and Mitsubishi Corporation. In …
Read More »Tokyo Declaration for India – Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership
Tokyo: Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe pledged to realize the full potential of India – Japan Strategic and Global Partnership for continuing progress and prosperity for their people and for advancing peace, stability and prosperity in Asia and the world. Elevating the …
Read More »FM of India Stresses on the Capital Increase in the ADB
New Delhi: The Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley stressed on the capital increase in the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to maintain a leading role in development financing in Asia. Shri Jaitley was making the opening remarks when Mr. Takehiko Nakao, President, Asian Development Bank (ADB) called on him in …
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