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, …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 »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 …
Read More »Manila: Indian Naval Ship INS Sahyadri, an indigenously built guided missile stealth Frigate, arrived today at Manila, Philippines after participating in exercise RIMPAC 14, and covering a distance of about 5000 nautical miles (9000 Km). The ship had sailed from Hawaii, USA on 02 Aug 14. The multi role stealth …
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Sant Baba Balbir Singh Seechewaal Ji visited the NSW parliament house on 8th May 2014 and had a meeting with the NSW Environment Minister The Hon Rob Stokes and Hon Geoff Lee Member for Parramatta. Baba Ji described the projects that he has undertaken with the help of the communities …
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