Emphasising that the Indian Ocean has been a cradle of peace for thousands of years, Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan has said that boosting maritime trade was the need of the hour to revive the historical prosperity of the people in the Indian Ocean Region.
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Indian Govt extends deadline for linking Aadhaar cards to PAN till end of year
Despite stern warnings over the last few days from the Income Tax (I-T) Department, the Indian government yesterday extended the deadline by four months for linking Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhaar to December 31.
MEA announces diplomatic breakthrough with China, says forces have started withdrawing from Doklam
Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) today announced a diplomatic breakthrough with China on the Doklam standoff and said that withdrawal of forces from the flashpoint has begun.
Indians on holiday among eight killed in south England mishap
Indians were among eight persons killed in a road accident in southern England after their mini bus got crushed between two trucks, officials said.
In Pics: UK Mission celebrates Independence Day at Edinburgh, Scotland
The celebration of India’s 70 years of Independence took place at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, the home of Scotland’s rugby.
Sushma Swaraj to inaugurate India’s first Videsh Bhavan in Mumbai
Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is all set to inaugurate India’s first Videsh Bhavan, assimilating all Regional Passport Offices (RPOs) under one roof, at the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai on Sunday, an official said yesterday.
India emerging as important regional partner for US: Secretary of State Rex Tillerson
India is emerging as a very important regional strategic partner for the US that can help modernise Afghanistan both politically and economically, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said yesterday.
McDonald’s snaps agreement with India franchisee after feud
McDonald’s Corporation’s battle with one of its two India franchisees escalated after the fast food giant moved to terminate an agreement involving more than a third of its restaurants in India.
ECI poses query to Law Ministry of India over whether PIOs can join poll campaigns
Will people of Indian origin (PIOs) be violating their visa conditions if they campaign in Lok Sabha and assembly elections in the country, asked the Election Commission of India (ECI).
India to sign more extradition treaties, block escape routes of financial criminals
Assuring the Parliament there was no let up in hot pursuit of the financial criminals fleeing overseas, the Indian Government has said that it is entering into extradition treaties with as many countries possible so that there is no escape route left for offenders.
