EgyptAir plane hijacked to Cyprus, most passengers freed
A hijacker claiming to have an explosive belt diverted a commercial flight and was holding seven people hostage over what appeared to be a “personal” matter involving a woman. An EgyptAir plane was hijacked while flying from the Egyptian coastal city of Alexandria to the capital, Cairo. A statement from the Egyptian aviation authority says […]
Brussels attacks: India, EU to step up counter terror cooperation
In the aftermath of the Brussels terror attacks, India and the European Union (EU) will be looking to step up their counter-terror cooperation, which will be a key theme at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s summit with the EU leaders on March 30.
US-Japan-South Korea to hold trilateral meeting on North Korea
The escalating geopolitical tensions in the Korean peninsula is likely to be discussed at the Nuclear summit. US President Barack Obama will hold a trilateral meeting with South Korean and Japanese leaders on March 31 on the issue of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), according to a statement by White House. Mr Obama’s […]
US sees great potential in business with India
With an aim to safeguard mutual interests in long term, India and the US are all set to strengthen their strategic partnership. “Having embarked on transformative economic programmes, the US sees great potential for doing business with India and to work for India’s rise as an economic powerhouse,” India’s Ambassador to the US Arun Singh […]
New defence procurement policy to bring more transparency, speed
With a view to ensure transparency, fast track acquisition process and give a push to ‘Make in India’ initiative, India’s Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar released much awaited Defence procurement policy.
Major Nuclear powers set to miss Nuclear Security Summit in Washington
Some powerful political leaders may be absent from the Nuclear Security Summit hosted by the US later this week in Washington, as Russia says it will not participate and Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has cancelled his planned trip for the summit. Mr Sharif cancelled his upcoming visit to the US where he was scheduled […]