Pakistan criticises G4 pitch for UNSC expansion
Pakistan has criticised the G4 countries’ demand to add more permanent members to the UN Security Council saying that it is based on “poor logic” and reflected the “self-serving national ambition” of a few. A statement criticising the decision was issued on May 10, reiterating the line of Pakistan’s envoy to the UN Ambassador Maleeha […]
India-China cooperation to benefit world: Shanghai Mayor
Reaching out to the Indian industry, Member of the Political Bureau of the Chinese Communist Party and Party Secretary of Shanghai Han Zheng has said that bilateral cooperation between India and China will benefit the entire world. “We are looking at how Shanghai can partner with the Indian industry in science and technology, innovation, financial […]
India, Russia to hold Indra-2016 joint military exercises in Primorsky
Stepping up joint military cooperation, India and Russia have agreed to hold the Indra-2016 joint military exercises in Primorsky from July to December this year. The exercise will involve about 500 servicemen on both sides. “The two countries agreed on the subjects of the exercise’s practical part,” chief press officer of the Eastern Military District Alexander Gordeyev […]
India, US to discuss H1B visa fee hike
The H1B visa issue, which has been a major point of contention between India and the US, will be taken up during a two-day bilateral consultation from May 11. The consultations will be held under the aegis of the WTO over the US decision to impose high fees on temporary working visas. India had taken […]
‘Genuine’ global cooperation needed to combat terror: India
India has emphasised on the need for “genuine and effective” global cooperation to achieve zero tolerance towards terrorism.