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Premier Li Keqiang’s visit: India and China in border row pledge
May. 20 | Visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has said India and China must “improve mechanisms” to settle a long-running border dispute, pledging his commitment to “peace and tranquility”.
Afghanistan’s Karzai seeks Indian military aid amid tensions with Pakistan
May. 19 | (Reuters) – Afghan President Hamid Karzai plans to discuss potential arms deals with Indian officials during a trip to New Delhi this week, officials said, at a time when tensions are running high on Afghanistan’s disputed border with Pakistan.
Australia name Brad Haddin as vice-captain for Ashes series
Apr. 24 | Wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has been named vice-captain in a 16-man Australia squad for the Ashes series in England. The 35-year-old replaces Shane Watson, who relinquished the post after their recent 4-0 series defeat in India. medianet_width='300'; medianet_height=...
India’s first entertainment theme park Adlabs Imagica opens today
Apr. 18 | Adlabs Entertainment Limited this week launched Adlabs Imagica, the first-of-its-kind entertainment theme park in India, in Khalapur in Raigad District, Maharashtra. The park opens to public from today. Built with an investment of Rs 1,600 crore, the...
Huge earthquake hits Iran, hundreds feared dead
Apr. 16 | (Reuters) – A major earthquake struck Iran near the border with Pakistan on Tuesday and an Iranian official said hundreds of people were feared to have been killed. Tremors from the 7.8 magnitude quake were also felt in India and Gulf states.
India policemen suspended for ‘taking bribes’ in Mumbai
Apr. 11 | Thirty-six policemen in the Indian city of Mumbai have been suspended after they were allegedly filmed taking bribes, officials say. The footage shows policemen accepting 50 rupees (92 cents; 60p) to 150 rupees ($2.75; £1.80) from Mohammad Khan. Mr Khan...
Novartis denied cancer drug patent in landmark Indian case
Apr. 1 | The Indian supreme court has refused to allow one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies to patent a new version of a cancer drug, a decision campaigners hailed as a major step forward in enabling poor people to access medicines in the...
Italian FM resigns over India marines row
Mar. 26 | Italy‘s foreign minister has resigned over his government’s decision to send two marines back to India to face trial over the deaths of two fishermen. Giulio Terzi announced the decision in parliament on Tuesday, saying he was doing so...
India complete Australia whitewash
Mar. 24 | India complete Australia whitewash India completed a 4-0 series whitewash over Australia after winning the fourth Test in Delhi by six wickets. The hosts bowled Australia out for 164 as Ravindra Jadeja took five wickets, allowing Cheteshwar Pujara to...
