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Obama backs India for permanent UNSC seat
NEW DELHI: US President Barack Obama on Monday backed India for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, recognising its rise as a great power in a significant victory for New Delhi's foreign policy.
"The just and sustainable international order that America seeks includes a United Nations that is efficient, effective, credible and legitimate," Obama said in a speech to Indian parliament.
"That is why I can say today - in the years ahead, I look forward to a
"The just and sustainable international order that America seeks includes a United Nations that is efficient, effective, credible and legitimate," Obama said in a speech to Indian parliament.
"That is why I can say today - in the years ahead, I look forward to a
Obama’s visit to india brimming with symbolism
MUMBAI: Barack Obama chose two of Mumbai's most iconic places to begin his maiden visit to India - the Taj Mahal Palace hotel and the former home of Mahatma Gandhi.
Both are more than just bricks and mortar to Indians. They also symbolise the wealth and aspirations of a confident nation and the hard won fight for freedom from British rule.
Obama recognised that the Taj now occupied another place in the Indian psyche after writing in the book of condolence at the memorial
Both are more than just bricks and mortar to Indians. They also symbolise the wealth and aspirations of a confident nation and the hard won fight for freedom from British rule.
Obama recognised that the Taj now occupied another place in the Indian psyche after writing in the book of condolence at the memorial
Obama may not push India hard on Pakistan
WASHINGTON: US military commanders want India to formally reject an Indian military doctrine they say is fuelling tensions with Pakistan and hindering the American war in Afghanistan, the New York Times reported on Saturday.
But New Delhi denied any such doctrine even existed. However, US officials say they do not expect President Barack Obama to broach the subject of the doctrine, known informally as Cold Start, the daily said.
At the most, it quoted unnamed officials as
But New Delhi denied any such doctrine even existed. However, US officials say they do not expect President Barack Obama to broach the subject of the doctrine, known informally as Cold Start, the daily said.
At the most, it quoted unnamed officials as
Defiant Ryder, Williamson thwart India
AHMEDABAD: Jesse Ryder struck a remarkable 103 and shared a 194-run stand with debutant Kane Williamson to defy world number one India on the third day of the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday.
Ryder struck 10 fours and a six in his 205-ball knock while Williamson was equally impressive in making 87 not out as New Zealand reached 331-5 at stumps at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad. That left the visitors 156 runs adrift of India's first-innings 487.
Ryder
Ryder struck 10 fours and a six in his 205-ball knock while Williamson was equally impressive in making 87 not out as New Zealand reached 331-5 at stumps at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad. That left the visitors 156 runs adrift of India's first-innings 487.
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India in control in first New Zealand Test
AHMEDABAD: Tailender Harbhajan Singh struck a career-best 69 before India picked up two early wickets to put New Zealand under pressure on the second day of the first Test on Friday.
Harbhajan slammed three sixes and five fours in his 97-ball knock to steer India's first innings to 487 after the hosts had been reduced to 412-8 on a deteriorating wicket at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad.
At stumps, New Zealand were 69-2, trailing the Indians by 418 runs with eight
Harbhajan slammed three sixes and five fours in his 97-ball knock to steer India's first innings to 487 after the hosts had been reduced to 412-8 on a deteriorating wicket at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad.
At stumps, New Zealand were 69-2, trailing the Indians by 418 runs with eight
Singh says India will keep talking to Pakistan
LAHORE: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Saturday that India will keep talking to Pakistan, a private TV channel reported.
Speaking on a range of topics at the end of a three-nation Asian tour, Manmohan Singh also said that India had no option but to engage with Pakistan.
In his comments on Pakistan, the prime minister was categorical, "It is our policy to engage with Pakistan. That doesn't mean we have to give up or surrender. I have often said that we can
Speaking on a range of topics at the end of a three-nation Asian tour, Manmohan Singh also said that India had no option but to engage with Pakistan.
In his comments on Pakistan, the prime minister was categorical, "It is our policy to engage with Pakistan. That doesn't mean we have to give up or surrender. I have often said that we can
China PM to visit India, says big powers can grow together
HANOI: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Friday he would visit India later this year, stressing there was "enough space in the world" for both the giant nations to prosper despite a backdrop of frosty ties.
"I will pay a visit to India by the end of this year," Wen said during talks with his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh on the sidelines of a Southeast Asia summit in the Vietnamese capital. Border disputes, a short war in 1962 and the presence in India of Tibet's spiritual
"I will pay a visit to India by the end of this year," Wen said during talks with his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh on the sidelines of a Southeast Asia summit in the Vietnamese capital. Border disputes, a short war in 1962 and the presence in India of Tibet's spiritual
India, Japan PMs to confirm trade pact
TOKYO
India's prime minister kicked off talks in Japan where the population giant and the high-tech nation planned to confirm a trade pact. Manmohan Singh, who arrived Sunday, and his counterpart Naoto Kan were also expected to stress the warm ties linking two of Asia's biggest democracies at a time of high diplomatic tensions between Japan and China.
The two premiers are due to declare an economic partnership agreement at conclusion of their talks, with a formal signing
India's prime minister kicked off talks in Japan where the population giant and the high-tech nation planned to confirm a trade pact. Manmohan Singh, who arrived Sunday, and his counterpart Naoto Kan were also expected to stress the warm ties linking two of Asia's biggest democracies at a time of high diplomatic tensions between Japan and China.
The two premiers are due to declare an economic partnership agreement at conclusion of their talks, with a formal signing
India isn’t a threat to Pakistan, US tells Islamabad
WASHINGTON
The US on Wednesday told Islamabad that "existential threat to Pakistan is not India, the existential threat to Pakistan involves extremism within its own borders".
It also said Pakistan, India and Iran could play a "constructive role" in a regional solution to Afghanistan. "We have made no secret of the fact that we've told Pakistan clearly that we believe that the existential threat to Pakistan is not India, the existential threat to Pakistan involves extremism
The US on Wednesday told Islamabad that "existential threat to Pakistan is not India, the existential threat to Pakistan involves extremism within its own borders".
It also said Pakistan, India and Iran could play a "constructive role" in a regional solution to Afghanistan. "We have made no secret of the fact that we've told Pakistan clearly that we believe that the existential threat to Pakistan is not India, the existential threat to Pakistan involves extremism
Zeeshan plans revenge in India clash
LAHORE
Pakistan hockey captain Zeeshan Ashraf is confident that his team can end its losing streak against India and tame the arch-rivals in next month's Asian Games at Guangzhou, China.
Pakistan and India will meet in a crucial Pool B encounter in the Asian Games hockey event on November 20. "We have to win our match against India at any cost," Zeeshan said in an interview on Thursday. "We played badly against them in our last match but we won't repeat the same mistakes
Pakistan hockey captain Zeeshan Ashraf is confident that his team can end its losing streak against India and tame the arch-rivals in next month's Asian Games at Guangzhou, China.
Pakistan and India will meet in a crucial Pool B encounter in the Asian Games hockey event on November 20. "We have to win our match against India at any cost," Zeeshan said in an interview on Thursday. "We played badly against them in our last match but we won't repeat the same mistakes
India withholds cotton from Pakistan
KARACHI: Several Indian exporters of raw cotton have withheld export orders of 0.5 million bales of cotton, placed by Pakistani textile manufacturers, sources informed Pakistan Today on Wednesday.
As the price of raw cotton in India has ramped up by about 30 percent, Indian exporters were reluctant to meet orders, many of which were arranged before global cotton prices swelled, given by Pakistani textile manufactures and importers, said sources.
Under international
As the price of raw cotton in India has ramped up by about 30 percent, Indian exporters were reluctant to meet orders, many of which were arranged before global cotton prices swelled, given by Pakistani textile manufactures and importers, said sources.
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Kohli stars as India continue domination
VISAKHAPATNAM: Young Virat Kohli overcame a bout of cramps to make a career-best 118 as India posted a thrilling five-wicket win over Australia in the second one-day international on Wednesday.
The 21-year-old hit one six and 11 fours in his third hundred to help India achieve a stiff 290-run target with seven balls to spare in the day-night game for a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
The opening match was washed out due to rain. The third and final international will be
The 21-year-old hit one six and 11 fours in his third hundred to help India achieve a stiff 290-run target with seven balls to spare in the day-night game for a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
The opening match was washed out due to rain. The third and final international will be
India cotton farmers eye more price rise
AHMADABAD: Indian cotton farmers, salivating over the prospect of higher prices, are not releasing their entire harvested produce into the market, resulting in a shortage in a global market where the prices are already at record highs.
Arrivals were expected to rise from mid-October, but unseasonal rains over western states of Gujarat and Maharashtra, the top two producers in the country, have delayed harvesting. Jagannath Dharme, a farmer from Akola district in Maharashtra,
Arrivals were expected to rise from mid-October, but unseasonal rains over western states of Gujarat and Maharashtra, the top two producers in the country, have delayed harvesting. Jagannath Dharme, a farmer from Akola district in Maharashtra,
India cotton seen up on global prices, demand
MUMBAI: Indian cotton is likely to edge up this week tracking higher global prices and on good domestic demand, but an arrival delay that spilled into exports, already capped at 5.5 million bales, may limit gains, traders said on Monday. "Domestic prices are on the boil. Our exporters are getting very good prices even as only 5.5 million bales are allowed for export," said an official with the federal textile ministry.
Indian cotton dealers, buoyed by tight global supplies and
Indian cotton dealers, buoyed by tight global supplies and
Books: bonding India and Pakistan
Pakistani book stall in India successfully concludes
Books displayed by Pakistan Academy of Letter gain recognition
Conference on Faiz Ahmed Faiz to be organised in February 2011
LAHORE
A book stall set up by the Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) in New Delhi, for the Commonwealth Literary Meet and Book Fair 2010, successfully concluded, said the PAL members. PAL Chairman Fakhar Zaman said that such conferences and book fairs helped in smoothing the peace process
Books displayed by Pakistan Academy of Letter gain recognition
Conference on Faiz Ahmed Faiz to be organised in February 2011
LAHORE
A book stall set up by the Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) in New Delhi, for the Commonwealth Literary Meet and Book Fair 2010, successfully concluded, said the PAL members. PAL Chairman Fakhar Zaman said that such conferences and book fairs helped in smoothing the peace process
Pakistan uncertain on cotton deals with India
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan cotton dealers facing record domestic prices are concerned about deals for nearly one million bales after India stopped registering cotton exports.
Pakistani traders say any cancellation of Indian contracts or even delays in shipments would have serious consequences for the textile industry, which accounts for about 60 percent of the country's total exports.
Textile firms in the world's third largest cotton consumer have looked to neighbouring India,
Pakistani traders say any cancellation of Indian contracts or even delays in shipments would have serious consequences for the textile industry, which accounts for about 60 percent of the country's total exports.
Textile firms in the world's third largest cotton consumer have looked to neighbouring India,
India to raise $3.5 bln from Coal India IPO
NEW DELHI: The Indian government will raise up to $3.5 billion from a price band of 225 rupees to 245 rupees for state-run Coal India's initial public offering, the largest in the country's corporate history.
The Indian government is selling 631.6 million shares, or 10 percent stake in the world's largest coal miner. The share sale is part of the country's plan to divest its stakes in roughly 60 companies over the next few years.
"I think the pricing is much better than
The Indian government is selling 631.6 million shares, or 10 percent stake in the world's largest coal miner. The share sale is part of the country's plan to divest its stakes in roughly 60 companies over the next few years.
"I think the pricing is much better than
