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Diplomacy

Diplomacy India Politics 

Malaysian Senate Prez asks Mahathir to introspect before criticising India

December 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Malaysia’s Senate President and Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) chief, Vigneswaran Sanasee, has strongly criticised the

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Diplomacy India 

As ties with US sour, China reaches out to India, Japan

December 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) As its ties with the US deteriorate, China is reaching out to Japan and India,

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Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL United States 

2019 Year in Review: India soared at UN notching diplomatic wins

December 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

United Nations, Dec 27 (IANS) India’s strategy of soaring high to take on global issues paid it diplomatic dividends in

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China Defence/Security Diplomacy Politics 

China, Russia, Iran to hold joint naval exercise

December 26, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Beijing, Dec 26 (IANS) China, Russia and Iran will hold a joint naval exercise from December 27 to 30 in

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Diplomacy NATIONAL West Bengal 

Visa denial: Jamiat Bengal chief accuses Bangladesh officials

December 26, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kolkata, Dec 26 (IANS) West Bengal Minister and state chief of the Jamiat-Ulema-e-Hind Siddiqullah Chowdhury on Thursday accused the Bangladesh

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Religion 

Pak violator of minority religious freedom: US

December 25, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Even as Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has been campaigning around the world to project

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

Shringla to be India’s new Foreign Secy (2nd Lead)

December 23, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Indian ambassador to the US and one of the senior-most diplomats Harsh Vardhan Shringla has

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Diplomacy Politics Turkey 

India, Iran jointly call for end to terror sanctuaries

December 23, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Tehran/New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Strongly raising their shared concern about the grave threat of terrorism, Iran and India in

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

Harsh Vardhan Shringla to be India’s new Foreign Secy

December 23, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Indian ambassador to the US and one of the senior most diplomats,

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

Harsh Vardhan Shringla to be India’s new Foreign Secretary

December 23, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to the US, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, was on Monday appointed the new Foreign

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Diplomacy Immigration/Law/Rights Israel Politics 

Israeli forces arrest 2 Palestinians in West Bank

December 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Ramallah, Dec 22 (IANS) Israeli forces on Sunday arrested two Palestinians during their pre-dawn military raids in West Bank, Palestinian

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Diplomacy India NATIONAL 

PM greets new European Council chief Charles Michel

December 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Charles Michel on assuming the office of the

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Diplomacy Politics United States 

Political solution best way to denuclearization: Pentagon chief

December 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Washington, Dec 21 (IANS) US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper has said a political solution is the best way to

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Diplomacy United States 

India-US counterterrorism relationship has deepened: US official

December 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New York, Dec 21 (IANS) The India-US relationship on counterterrorism, “especially cross border terror emanating from the territory under Pakistan’s

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Defence/Security Diplomacy Meghalaya NATIONAL 

India-China joint training exercise ends in Meghalaya

December 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Shillong, Dec 20 (IANS) The 14-day-long India-China joint training exercise “Hand-in- Hand-2019” at the joint training node at Meghalaya’s Umroi

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

India, China to hold border talks on Saturday

December 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) India and China will have their 22nd round of special representative talks on border issues

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Diplomacy Japan Politics 

Abe, Rouhani discuss Iran nuclear deal

December 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Tokyo, Dec 20 (IANS) Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday called on Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, urging him to

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Business/Economy Diplomacy India Indo-Pak/Pakistan 

IMF pats Pak’s back for economic reforms, approves loan instalment

December 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Satisfied with the economic reforms carried out by Pakistan, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on

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Diplomacy Politics United States 

US imposes sanctions on two Iranian judges

December 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Washington, Dec 20 (IANS) The US Treasury announced on Thursday that it has imposed sanctions on two Iranian judges for

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Diplomacy Russian Federation 

Russia wants to normalise relations with EU: Putin

December 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Moscow, Dec 20 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said his country wants to normalise relations with the European

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Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan Italy Media 

UNESCO condemns journalist’s murder in Pakistan

December 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rome, Dec 19 (IANS/AKI) UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay on Thursday deplored journalist Urooj Iqbal’s murder last month in the

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Defence/Security Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Indian, Russia tri-services exercise INDRA-2019 concludes

December 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The India-Russia tri-services exercise INDRA-2019, focusing on counter terrorism and counter insurgency operations, at Babina,

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Defence/Security Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Pak escalates war rhetoric against India

December 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Three days after Pakistani Border Action Team (BAT) troops not only killed but mutilated an

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Diplomacy United States 

India, US sign defence tech transfer pact, pledge to boost strategic ties at 2+2

December 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New York, Dec 19 (IANS) India and the US have signed an agreement to facilitate transfer of defence technology during

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Delhi Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL 

Indian diplomat rebuts Imran Khan’s rhetoric in Geneva

December 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) India on Wednesday strongly rejected the “unwarranted and gratuitous comments” made by Pakistan’s Prime Minister

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Defence/Security Diplomacy Italy 

Italy appeals for de-escalation of Libyan conflict

December 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rome, Dec 18 (IANS/AKI) Italy’s Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio, who visited Libya on Tuesday, on Wednesday urged the internationally

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Diplomacy Italy Politics 

Italy urges permanent UN Security Council seat for EU

December 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rome, Dec 18 (IANS/AKI) Giving the European Union a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council would give multilateralism

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Andhra Pradesh Defence/Security Diplomacy Hyderabad NATIONAL Telangana 

US hopeful of bagging IAF, Navy orders for fighter jets

December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Dec 18 (IANS) The US hopes to win the deals for supplying fighter aircraft to the Indian Air Force

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Pak makes false claim about UNSC discussion on Kashmir

December 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The Imran Khan government in Pakistan on Wednesday falsely claimed that the United Nations Security

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Defence/Security Diplomacy Italy 

Italian FM meets Libyan leaders, stresses on talks

December 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rome, Dec 17 (IANS/AKI) Italy’s Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio on Tuesday held talks with Libya’s eastern military strongman Khalifa

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Defence/Security Diplomacy Italy 

No military solution to Libyan conflict: Italy

December 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rome, Dec 17 (IANS/AKI) The civil war in Libya cannot be ended by military force, Italy’s Foreign Minister Luigi Di

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

India reprimands Imran over his remarks in Geneva

December 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) India on Tuesday reprimanded Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for making “gratuitous and unwarranted remarks”

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

India rejects Pakistan resolution on Kashmir, CAA

December 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) India on Tuesday rejected the resolution adopted by Pakistan’s National Assembly on India’s Citizenship Amendment

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

UNSC unlikely to hold another discussion on Kashmir

December 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The UN Security Council is unlikely to hold another discussion on Jammu and Kashmir at

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Diplomacy United States 

US slaps sanctions on two South Sudanese officials

December 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Washington, Dec 17 (IANS) US Treasury announced on Monday that it has imposed sanctions on two senior South Sudanese officials

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Diplomacy HEALTH/MEDICINE Italy 

Group of sick Libyan children to be airlifted to Italy

December 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rome, Dec 16 (IANS/AKI) A group of sick Libyan children will arrive at Rome’s Ciampino military airport board a Defence

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Diplomacy Italy 

Youth can help end hunger, says FAO chief

December 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rome, Dec 16 (IANS) Young people face huge challenges, among them growing food scarcity, malnutrition, poverty and climate shocks, making

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Diplomacy NATIONAL Tripura 

Bangladesh allows trade of 9 more products from NE

December 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Agartala, Dec 14 (IANS) Following a request from the Tripura and Central governments, Bangladesh has removed port restrictions and allowed

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Defence/Security Diplomacy Goa NATIONAL 

Anti-terror drill to be conducted during ‘Exercise Indra’

December 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Panaji, Dec 13 (IANS) The Indo-Russian tri-services drill ‘Exercise Indra’, will see a joint anti-terror drill with the head of

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

Japan PM’s Guwahati visit off for now: MEA

December 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday confirmed that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

Modi congratulates UK’s Johnson for election victory

December 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated his British counterpart Boris Johnson for securing an

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

After Bangladesh FM, Shinzo Abe cancels India trip?

December 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) A day after Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen cancelled his India trip, media reports

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Bangla Minister’s visit cancellation, CAB not linked: MEA

December 12, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) As Bangladesh Foreign Minister A.K. Abdul Momen cancelled his visit to India, the Ministry of

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

2nd Indo-US 2+2 ministerial dialogue in Washington on Dec 18

December 12, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The second edition of 2+2 ministerial dialogue between India and the US will be held

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

B’desh FM cancels India trip; MEA says not related to CAB

December 12, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister on Thursday postponed his trip to India after the passage of the

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Diplomacy NATIONAL Punjab Terrorism 

Pak using social platform to harm India: US terror expert

December 11, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chandigarh, Dec 11 (IANS) Noted American expert on terror and internal security Peter Chalk on Wednesday warned of use of

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Diplomacy Immigration/Law/Rights Politics United States 

CAB: UN chief wants laws to be non-discriminatory

December 11, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

United Nations, Dec 11 (IANS) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres wants laws to be non-discriminatory, but will not comment on India’s Citizenship

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Business/Economy Diplomacy Nepal 

No word from India on meeting with Nepal over power trade

December 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kathmandu, Dec 10 (IANS) A planned tripartite meeting between Nepal, India and Bangladesh to fix the terms for power trade

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

Hope equality is upheld: EU on CAB

December 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) The European Union’s ambassador to India, Ugo Astuto, has expressed optimism that the spirit of

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

India slams USCIRF comments on CAB as ‘unwarranted’

December 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi/Washington, Dec 10 (IANS) India on Tuesday termed the comments made by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom

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Diplomacy Immigration/Law/Rights India 

US House panel tweets against India’s Citizenship Bill

December 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi/Washington, Dec 10 (IANS) The House Foreign Affairs Committee of the US House of Representatives has voiced its apparent

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Diplomacy Turkey 

Pak FM boycotts Indian Minister’s speech at Istanbul meet

December 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Istanbul, Dec 9 (IANS) Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday boycotted the speech by Indian Minister V.K Singh

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Diplomacy Turkey 

Two-day Heart of Asia conference begins in Istanbul

December 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Ankara, Dec 9 (IANS) The two-day Heart of Asia – Istanbul Process, which aims to promote durable peace and stability

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Diplomacy Politics United States 

US, Iran swap prisoners

December 8, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Washington, Dec 8 (IANS) The United States and Iran completed a prisoner swap on Saturday, freeing one scholar from each

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Diplomacy Politics Turkey 

Iran confirms prisoner swap with US

December 8, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Tehran, Dec 8 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif confirmed a prisoner swap deal between the United States and

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Diplomacy Italy Politics 

Reflect on anti-Russia sanctions, Italy urges EU

December 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rome, Dec 6 (IANS/AKI) Italy takes its lead from the European Union but wants the bloc to undertake “profound reflection”

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Defence/Security Diplomacy Italy Politics 

Russia key interlocutor in Libya, says Italy

December 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rome, Dec 6 (IANS/AKI) Italy’s Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio on Friday called Russia a “key interlocutor” in Libya, underlining

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Delhi Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL Terrorism 

In communication with Pak on consular access to Jadhav: MEA

December 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) India and Pakistan are “in communication” over granting consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav, in accordance

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi DIASPORA Diplomacy NATIONAL 

6 Indians killed in Sudan blast identified, 33 safe: MEA

December 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi/Khartoum, Dec 6 (IANS) Six of the Indian workers who were killed in a massive blast at a ceramic

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Nithyananda: Ecuador denies giving asylum, MEA says cancelled passport

December 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The Ecuadorian government on Friday denied that it has granted asylum to self-styled Indian godman

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

India provides Lines of Credit for drinking water, solar to Guinea

December 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) India has signed agreements for providing over $190 million in Lines of Credit for strengthening

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Ecuador denies granting asylum, land to Nithyananda

December 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The Ecuadorian government has denied that it has granted asylum to self-styled Indian godman Nithyananda,

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

After re-election victory, Mauritius PM meets Modi

December 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, on a private visit to India days after his re-election,

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Diplomacy Italy 

Italy ‘won’t rush’ to re-open embassy in Syria

December 5, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rome, Dec 5 (IANS/AKI) Italy will make no unilateral move to reopen its embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus and

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Defence/Security Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

NIA, EU share best practices on combating ISIS networks

December 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) As part of enhanced bilateral efforts to counter terrorism and radicalisation, the European Union and

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Defence/Security Delhi Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL 

India gifts patrol vessel to Maldives, launches RuPay card

December 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi/Male, Dec 4 (IANS) Taking forward its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, India on Wednesday handed over a patrol vessel to

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Defence/Security Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

IAF chief participates in Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium

December 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) The Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF) Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Australia keen to strengthen ties with India in hi-tech area

December 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Ahead of Australian PM Scott Morrison’s visit to India early next year and with Canberra

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Delhi Diplomacy HEALTH/MEDICINE NATIONAL 

AIIMS, Sweden jointly launch healthcare innovation centre

December 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) India and Sweden on Tuesday announced the launch of a Healthcare Innovation Centre in India

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Business/Economy Delhi Diplomacy 

Strong IP laws, access to public data crucial for innovation: US

December 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) The US would like to see a strong intellectual property (IP) protection regime in India,

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

Three TN fishermen detained in Iran released

December 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Three fishermen from Tamil Nadu, detained by Iranian authorities after their Saudi-owned trawler was confiscated

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Diplomacy Maharashtra NATIONAL 

Sweden’s royal couple to help clean Mumbai beach

December 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia will take part in a clean-up drive at

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Defence/Security Diplomacy Meghalaya NATIONAL 

India-China military drill in Meghalaya in December

December 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Shillong, Dec 2 (IANS) The Indian and Chinese militaries will be engaged in a joint military exercise that will involve

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Delhi Diplomacy ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE NATIONAL 

India, Sweden launch pilot project to tackle stubble burning

December 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) India and Sweden on Monday announced the launch of a pilot project to convert paddy

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Avoid non-essential travel to Haiti, India issues advisory

December 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) India on Monday issued a travel advisory for Haiti in view of the deteriorating security

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Business/Economy Diplomacy Punjab 

Punjab may sign deal with Japan to launch e-buses

December 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chandigarh, Dec 2 (IANS) The Punjab government is in talks with Japan to launch electric vehicle (EV) buses based on

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY 

India, Sweden discuss linking innovation with aspirations

December 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) India and Sweden chalked out the blueprint for linking innovation with aspirations at the High-Level

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Diplomacy ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE Spain 

Guterres commits to fight for ambitious climate action

December 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Madrid, Dec 2 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday said the great injustice of the climate crisis is that

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

Swedish royal couple in India on 5-day visit

December 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Swedish royal couple King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia arrived here on Monday on

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Defence/Security Diplomacy France Terrorism 

After Rafale, Modi gets another French offer to counter terror (IANS Special)

December 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Paris, Dec 1 (IANS) “We want to invent the future together with India,” remarked the man at the thick of

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Defence/Security Diplomacy France Terrorism 

After Rafale, Modi gets another French offer to counter terror (IANS Special)

December 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Paris, Dec 1 (IANS) “We want to invent the future together with India,” remarked the man at the thick of

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

India, Japan concerned over threat from Pak-based terrorists

November 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) India and Japan have expressed concerns over threat posed to regional security by terrorist networks

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Diplomacy Sri Lanka 

China: Ties with Lanka based on ‘equal-footed consultation’

November 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Colombo, Nov 30 (IANS) Days after Sri Lanka’s new President Gotabaya Rajapaksa called the Hambantota Port lease agreement with China

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

India, Japan hold talks; focus on Indo-Pacific

November 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Ahead of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s India visit, India and Japan are holding their

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Modi says Rajapaksa visit to strengthen bonds with Lanka

November 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the visit of new Sri Lankan President

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Lankan Prez Rajapaksa gets ceremonial welcome

November 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Newly-elected Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was on Friday given a ceremonial reception at the

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

India will surely be a permanent UNSC member: Jaishankar

November 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday told the Parliament that India will surely become

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Delhi Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL Politics 

New Sri Lankan President arrives on India visit, meet Modi

November 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) India-Sri Lanka ties are set to see new traction with the visit of the island

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Diplomacy Himachal Pradesh NATIONAL Politics 

‘Tibetans will never accept a Dalai Lama chosen by China’

November 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Dharamsala, Nov 28 (IANS) Senior Tibetan religious leaders have adopted a resolution urging the Dalai Lama to reincarnate according to

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Diplomacy NATIONAL Rajasthan 

21 Pak migrants granted Indian citizenship

November 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Jaipur, Nov 28 (IANS) As many as 21 Pakistan migrants, including a minor, were given Indian citizenship by the Rajasthan

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

New Lankan prez to arrive on India visit, to meet Modi

November 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi/Colombo, Nov 28 (IANS) The newly-elected Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrives in India on Thursday, on his maiden

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Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan United States 

Elected representatives should lead Af peace settlement: India

November 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

United Nations, Nov 28 (IANS) India has issued a note of caution for the United States peace efforts in Afghanistan

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Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan Pakistan 

Pak appoints retired army general as CPEC Authority head

November 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Islamabad, Nov 27 (IANS) Pakistan has appointed a retired army general as the first chairman of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

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Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan United States 

China wants UN team to respect Iraq’s sovereignty: Envoy

November 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

United Nations, Nov 27 (IANS) A Chinese envoy on Tuesday called on the UN investigative team for crimes of the

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Diplomacy Politics United States 

UNSC reform process flouting negotiation norms: India

November 26, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

United Nations, Nov 26 (IANS) India has criticised the negotiation process for Security Council reform saying it’s violating the fundamental

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Defence/Security Diplomacy Egypt 

Arab League warns against Israel’s West Bank settlements

November 26, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Cairo, Nov 26 (IANS) Dismissing a recent US decision recognising the Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory, the Arab League

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Diplomacy Sri Lanka 

‘Signboards defaced to disrupt Gotabaya’s India visit’

November 26, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Colombo, Nov 26 (IANS) Ahead of newly-elected Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s upcoming visit to India, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa

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China Diplomacy Politics 

CPEC debt less than one-tenth of Pak’s total debt: China

November 26, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Beijing/Islamabad, Nov 26 (IANS) Refuting the US’ assertions on the multi-billion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), China has claimed the debt

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Arunachal Pradesh Defence/Security Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

US Ambassador to inaugurate Hump Museum in Arunachal

November 25, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Pasighat, Nov 25 (IANS) A World War II museum would soon be opened here, the district headquarters of East Siang

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

India, Afghanistan exchanges treaty over Extradition

November 25, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) India and Afghanistan on Sunday exchanged the instruments of ratification of their bilateral extradition treaty.

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Defence/Security Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

Disaster strikes when political analysis is half-baked (Comment)

November 24, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

If war is too serious a business to be left in the generals so should former bureaucrats without adequate knowledge

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Diplomacy South Korea 

S.Korea to continue intelligence-sharing pact with Japan

November 23, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Seoul, Nov 23 (IANS) South Korea says it is to continue a military intelligence-sharing pact with Japan that had been

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Diplomacy Politics United States 

Pompeo meets UAE FM on Iran, regional issues

November 23, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Washington, Nov 23 (IANS) US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has met Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of

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Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL Politics West Bengal 

‘Mamata interested in importing bicycles from Bangladesh’

November 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kolkata, Nov 22 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday evinced interest to import bicycles from Bangladesh during

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Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL Politics West Bengal 

Indo-Bangla ties at their best now: Sheikh Hasina (2nd Lead)

November 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kolkata, Nov 22 (IANS) India-Bangladesh ties are at their best now, visiting Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said here on

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

70 activities listed to mark 70 years of India-China ties

November 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Indian naval ships to visit China, joint performance by military bands, school exchange programmes, sports

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Cricket Diplomacy SPORTS West Bengal 

Sheikh Hasina arrives in Kolkata for pink ball test

November 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kolkata, Nov 22 (IANS) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived here on Friday to watch the historic pink ball cricket

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Defence/Security Diplomacy United States 

India may escape US sanctions for buying Russian S-400

November 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New York, Nov 22 (IANS) A senior US official has left open the possibility that Washington may not impose sanctions

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Diplomacy Politics United States 

Heated clashes on foreign policy mark Democratic presidential debate

November 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New York, Nov 21 (IANS) Democrats vying for the party’s presidential nomination trained their guns on President Donald Trump in

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ART/CULTURE/BOOKS CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Diplomacy Goa NATIONAL 

India, Russia looking to broaden literary ties: Envoy

November 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Panaji, Nov 21 (IANS) Both Russia and India are trying to script a “literary” edge to the bilateral relationship, Russian

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Delhi Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL 

India asks Pak to provide consular access to 2 Indians

November 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) India has asked Pakistan to provide consular access to two Indians who inadvertently crossed over

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Diplomacy Sri Lanka 

Xi congratulates Gotabaya, speaks of new chapter in ties

November 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Colombo/Beijing, Nov 20 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated Sri Lanka’s new President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and stressed the importance of

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Diplomacy Sri Lanka 

Will be visiting India to strengthen ties: Sri Lanka prez

November 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Colombo, Nov 20 (IANS) New Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said on Wednesday that he will be visiting India on

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Diplomacy Sri Lanka 

New Sri Lankan President to visit India on Nov 29

November 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Colombo, Nov 19 (IANS) Newly sworn-in Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is to visit India on November 29. Tweeting this

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Defence/Security Diplomacy Politics Singapore 

India committed to free, open South China Sea: Rajnath

November 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Singapore, Nov 19 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh here on Tuesday met Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore Heng Swee Keat

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Diplomacy India 

Lanka Prez Rajapaksa accepts invite to visit India

November 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi/Colombo, Nov 19 (IANS) With Sri Lanka’s newly sworn-in President Gotabaya Rajapaksa accepting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invite to

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ART/CULTURE/BOOKS Diplomacy Italy 

Tehran exhibition marks 60 years of Italy-Iran cooperation

November 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rome, Nov 18 (IANS/AKI) Italy’s Ambassador to Iran, Giuseppe Perrone, has opened an exhibition in Tehran that marks 60 years

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Business/Economy Diplomacy Karnataka 

Karnataka renews technology pact with Netherlands

November 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bengaluru, Nov 18 (IANS) Karnataka government on Monday renewed a 2016 agreement with the Netherlands for collaboration in the fields

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Defence/Security Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

India-France naval cooperation to rise: French Navy chief

November 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) India and France are looking to improve bilateral maritime defence co-operation after studying the entire

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Diplomacy Thailand 

Disrupt terror networks for sustainable security: Rajnath

November 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bangkok (Thailand), Nov 18 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in Bangkok on Monday that the international community should come

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ART/CULTURE/BOOKS Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Sisodia welcomes Russian delegation for ‘Days of Moscow’

November 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) The Delhi government on Monday welcomed a delegation from Russia for the ‘Days of Moscow

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Defence/Security Diplomacy Thailand 

India-US convergence growing in Indo-Pacific: Rajnath

November 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bangkok, Nov 17 (IANS) Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday conveyed to US Secretary of Defence Mark T. Esper

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Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics United Arab Emirates 

India hits out at Pak propaganda on Ayodhya, Kashmir

November 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Geneva, Nov 14 (IANS) India has lashed out against Pakistan’s “juvenile propaganda to malign India through fabricated lies” over the

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Brazil Diplomacy 

BRICS nations accelerated economic growth : Modi

November 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Nov 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that despite the global economic recession, the BRICS countries

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

Prince Charles visits gurdwara, tries flipping ‘chapati’

November 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Britain’s Prince Charles on Wednesday paid obeisance at the Bangla Sahib gurdwara here, during which

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Brazil Business/Economy Diplomacy 

Modi arrives in Brasilia for BRICS summit, to meet Putin, Xi

November 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Nov 13 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in the Brazilian capital for the 11th BRICS

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Diplomacy Pakistan Politics 

Pak to amend Army Act to let Jadhav appeal in civilian court

November 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Islamabad, Nov 13 (IANS) Pakistan is amending its Army Act to allow Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav the right to file

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Diplomacy Politics United States 

Trump, Macron talk on Syria, Iran over phone

November 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Washington, Nov 13 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron discussed Syria, Iran and trade in

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Diplomacy Russian Federation 

Next EEF to be held in Vladivostok in September 2020

November 12, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Moscow, Nov 12 (IANS) The next edition of the annual Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Russia’s Vladivostok will take place

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

India, US tri-services disaster relief exercise from Nov 13

November 12, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) A maiden nine-day tri-services exercise between India and the US on humanitarian assistance and disaster

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

Modi leaves for BRICS Summit in Brazil

November 12, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday left for Brazil for the BRICS Summit and said

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Diplomacy India NATIONAL 

Need to deepen strategic ties with Brazil: PM

November 12, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Ahead of his visit to Brazil for BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday

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Diplomacy Politics United States 

US top brass to mediate between S.Korea, Japan

November 12, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Washington, Nov 12 (IANS) A top US military officer will be trying to contain the fallout between Seoul and Tokyo

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DIASPORA Diplomacy United Kingdom 

Prince Charles on 10th official visit to India Wednesday

November 11, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

London, Nov 11 (IANS) Charles, the Prince of Wales, is arriving on Wednesday on a two-day visit to India, his

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Diplomacy NATIONAL Punjab Religion 

Second batch of pilgrims reach Pak via Kartarpur Corridor

November 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Dera Baba Nanak (Punjab), Nov 10 (IANS) A batch of 225 general pilgrims on Sunday crossed the Indian border via

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Diplomacy NATIONAL Punjab Religion 

Festivities in Punjab mark Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary

November 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Dera Baba Nanak (Punjab), Nov 10 (IANS) A sea of humanity was witnessed on Sunday here at this border town

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Diplomacy India NATIONAL Politics 

Modi vows to strengthen bilateral ties with Mauritius

November 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reiterated India’s commitment to continue close and extensive cooperation

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Delhi Diplomacy Immigration/Law/Rights Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL Religion 

India slams Pak for ‘unwarranted’ statement on Ayodhya verdict

November 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) India on Saturday rejected Pakistan’s “unwarranted and gratuitous” statement on the Ayodhya verdict, saying it

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

Foreign envoys briefed on Ayodhya verdict

November 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Indian Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale on Saturday briefed envoys of some countries on the Ayodhya

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Diplomacy India Religion 

If Berlin Wall can go, so could LoC: Qureshi

November 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kartarpur, Nov 9 (IANS) Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Quershi politicised the inauguration of the Kartarpur Corridor, saying if the

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Goyal to meet USTR on Nov 13, may seal trade pact

November 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will meet US Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Robert Lighthizer on November

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

India is first respondent in humanitarian assistance: Shah

November 8, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Underlining the need to build disaster resilient infrastructures, Union Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah on

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

Prasad calls on Sri Lanka PM, discusses IT & law

November 7, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Union Law and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, who is in Colombo to attend the

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Diplomacy India NATIONAL 

Modi travelling to Brazil next week for BRICS summit

November 7, 2019November 7, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Brasilia, Brazil, to attend

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

Latest map is accurate, says India to Nepal’s objection

November 7, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) With Nepal strongly objecting to India’s latest official map over the depiction of Kalapani area,

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Religion 

Passports needed for Kartarpur, will go by MoU: India

November 7, 2019November 7, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS): Amid conflicting messages emanating from Pakistan ahead of the Kartarpur inauguration, India on Thursday said

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Diplomacy Politics Togo 

India, UAE discuss boosting trade, investment ties

November 7, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Abu Dhabi, Nov 7 (IANS) Visiting Minister of State for External Affairs V. Muraleedharan held talks here with the United

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Religion 

India yet to hear from Pak on Kartarpur inaugural list

November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS): With two days to go for the inauguration, Pakistan is yet to get back on

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Defence/Security Diplomacy NATIONAL Punjab 

India should remain alert from Pakistan: Punjab CM

November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chandigarh, Nov 6 (IANS): Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday once again warned India to remain alert of Pakistan

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Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan United States 

Pak fearful of strategic encirclement by Ind, plays negative role in Af

November 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Washington, Nov 6 (IANS) Pakistan has played an active but negative role in Afghan affairs for decades, and Pakistan’s security

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Terrorism 

India to expose Pak terror financing at Oz meet

November 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) India will share dossier of Pakistan based-terror organisations funding jihad to destabilise peace in South

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

Sidhu in Pak’s Kartarpur video apart from Bhindranwale, Amrik Khalsa

November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS): A video song released by Pakistan government prior to the opening of the Kartarpur corridor

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Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics Punjab Religion 

Kartarpur: Hoardings hailing Sidhu, Imran surface in Amritsar

November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chandigarh, Nov 6 (IANS): Hoardings of Congress’ Amritsar legislator Navjot Singh Sidhu with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan mysteriously surfaced

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Defence/Security Diplomacy Politics Russian Federation 

Rajnath in Russia: Urges for joint defence manufacturing

November 5, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Moscow, Nov 5 (IANS) Focusing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious ‘Make in India’ programme, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Javadekar in Dhaka, discusses cooperation for Bangabandhu film

November 5, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi/Dhaka, Nov 5 (IANS) Indian Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar met his Bangladeshi counterpart Hasan Mahmud in Dhaka

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Diplomacy Meghalaya NATIONAL 

Meghalaya CM leaves for B’desh to check trade opportunities

November 5, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Shillong, Nov 5 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday left for Bangladesh to explore trade opportunities between the

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Diplomacy Politics Thailand 

Modi, Morrison discuss Indo-Pacific peace, security

November 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bangkok, Nov 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Scott Morrison, his Australian counterpart, here on Monday, reaffirmed their desire

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Diplomacy Thailand 

My conscience doesn’t allow me to join RCEP trade deal: PM

November 4, 2019November 5, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bangkok, Nov 4 (IANS) India on Monday shut the doors to joining a China-led mega RCEP trade deal, with Prime

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

India to launch national disaster management scheme: Shah

November 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Urging all SCO countries towards joint assistance in dealing with earthquakes, Home Minister Amit Shah

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Diplomacy Politics Thailand 

India-Japan summit will deepen further ties: Modi to Abe

November 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bangkok, Nov 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe here on Monday on the sideline

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Diplomacy Politics Thailand 

Modi, Suu Kyi discuss operationalising Sittwe Port, border demarcation

November 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bangkok, Nov 4 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Myanmar’s State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi discussed issues relating

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Diplomacy Thailand 

India, Indonesia ready for maritime cooperation in Indo-Pacific

November 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bangkok, Nov 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Sunday affirmed their commitment to working

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Defence/Security Diplomacy Politics Uzbekistan 

India, Uzbekistan ink MoUs on military medicine, education

November 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Tashkent, Nov 3 (IANS) India and Uzbekistan have inked three MoUs pertaining to military medicine and military education during Defence

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Diplomacy Politics Thailand 

India-Thailand agree to explore cooperation in defence industries

November 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bangkok, Nov 3 (IANS) Welcoming a 20 per cent growth in bilateral trade in 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and

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Diplomacy Thailand 

Modi invites Thai entrepreneurs to invest in India

November 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bangkok, Nov 3 (IANS) Asserting that India had stopped working in a routine, bureaucratic manner, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on

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Diplomacy Thailand 

PM arrives in Bangkok for ASEAN-related Summits

November 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bangkok, Nov 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in Bangkok to a red carpet welcome to attend

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Diplomacy NATIONAL Terrorism Uzbekistan 

SCO should come together to deal with terrorism: Rajnath

November 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Nov 2 (IANS) In a strong statement against terrorism with Pakistan present at the same table, India on

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Modi leaves for Bangkok, flags India concerns on RCEP

November 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) As he embarked on a three-day visit to Bangkok, Thailand, for the ASEAN-related summits, Prime

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Business/Economy Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

India, US discuss trade; resolve to boost cooperation

November 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) India and the US on Friday discussed trade issues and also resolved to boost cooperation

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Diplomacy ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE United States 

Key UN climate change meet to be held on schedule in Madrid

November 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

United Nations, Nov 1 (IANS) The UN climate change conference will be held on schedule next month by moving it

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

Situation in Kashmir unsustainable, not good: Merkel

November 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) German Chancellor Angela Merkel raised the Kashmir issue during her talks with Prime Minister Narendra

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Defence/Security Diplomacy NATIONAL Rajasthan 

India, France begin counterterrorism Exercise Shakti 2019

November 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Jaipur, Nov 1 (IANS) Shakti 2019, a 14-day joint military exercise involving India and France, started on Friday at the

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Defence/Security Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

India, Uzbekistan to ink MoUs on military medicine, education

November 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) India and Uzbekistan are likely to sign two MoUs pertaining to military medicine and military

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ART/CULTURE/BOOKS Diplomacy Meghalaya NATIONAL 

India, S Korea to celebrate cherry blossoms fest in Meghalaya

November 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Shillong, Nov 1 (IANS) India and South Korea are preparing to jointly celebrate the unique autumn flowering of Himalayan cherry

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

India, Germany to jointly combat terrorism

November 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Emphasising that terrorism is a global scourge, India and Germany on Friday resolved to jointly

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ART/CULTURE/BOOKS Diplomacy India NATIONAL Politics 

India, Germany ink deal on culture, literature

November 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Following a delegation-level meeting between Indo-German culture ministers on Friday, India and Germany have agreed

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

India, Germany ink 20 pacts, resolve to jointly combat terror

November 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) India and Germany inked over 20 agreements, including in the field of Artificial Intelligence, green

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

India, Germany ink 11 pacts after Modi-Merkel talks

November 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) India and Germany signed five declarations of intent and 11 pacts in areas like space,

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DIASPORA Diplomacy Togo 

India’s new Ambassador to UAE assumes office

November 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Abu Dhabi, Nov 1 (IANS) Indias new Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pavan Kapoor has assumed office at

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Diplomacy United States 

Kashmir situation can be resolved only with full respect for human rights: UN

November 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

United Nations, Nov 1 (IANS) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is concerned about the situation in Kashmir and is clear that it

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Diplomacy Politics United States 

Trump criticises Johnson’s Brexit deal

November 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Washington, Nov 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has criticised British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal with the EU,

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

German Chancellor reaches India for intergovernmental talks

November 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived here on Thursday night on a two-day visit during which

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Business/Economy Delhi Diplomacy 

WTO Panel recommends India withdraw export subsidies

October 31, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi/Geneva, Oct 31 (IANS) A World Trade Organization Panel has recommended that India withdraw the “prohibited subsidies” on exports

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

India retorts to China, says J&K internal matter

October 31, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The Kashmir issue, which lay low during the informal Mahabalipuram summit, reared its head on

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Diplomacy Immigration/Law/Rights Indo-Pak/Pakistan Politics United States 

Jadhav case clarified several int’l law issues: ICJ chief

October 31, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

United Nations, Oct 31 (IANS) The International Court of Justice (ICJ) judgment on the Kulbhushan Jadhav case has led to

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Defence/Security Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Indian, Uzbek armies to hold first-ever joint exercise

October 31, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The Indian Army will undertake a joint exercise with the Army of Uzbekistan for the

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

MEPs expressed keen desire to know about India, terror: MEA

October 31, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Clarifying on the visit of the European Union parliamentary delegation to Kashmir which has stirred

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Diplomacy Karnataka NATIONAL 

Diplomats’ stir shuts Israeli embassy in India too

October 31, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bengaluru, Oct 31 (IANS) The Israeli embassy in New Delhi and its two consulates in Bengaluru and Mumbai were shut

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

India objects to China’s comment on Ladakh

October 31, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Taking strong objection to comments made by China on creation of the Union Territory of

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Business/Economy Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Will sign only fair, transparent RCEP, says India

October 31, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Bangkok for the ASEAN summit from

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Diplomacy Karnataka NATIONAL 

Diplomats’ stir shuts Israeli embassy in India too

October 31, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bengaluru, Oct 31 (IANS) The Israeli embassy in New Delhi and its two consulates in Bengaluru and Mumbai were shut

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Diplomacy United States 

Pak violated Vienna Convention over access to Jadhav: ICJ chief to UN

October 31, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

United Nations, Oct 31 (IANS) International Court of Justice President Judge Abdulqawi A. Yusuf has told the UN General Assembly

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

Little-known think tank behind MEPs invite to India?

October 31, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The European Parliament members who visited Kashmir in their “unofficial capacity”, were reportedly invited by

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Defence/Security Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Terrorism 

India, Russia for combating terror without double standards

October 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) India and Russis condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and stressed the need

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Diplomacy Iraq Politics 

Chile calls off UN climate, Apec summits as protests go on

October 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Santiago, Oct 30 (IANS) Chile on Wednesday announced it is pulling out of hosting a major United Nations climate change

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Delhi Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL Politics 

Madi Sharma had taken MEPs to Maldives, which Male protested

October 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Madi Sharma, a Brussels-based Indian-origin woman who is said to have organised the “unofficial” visit

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

Madi Sharma: Woman who organised MEPs’ Kashmir visit

October 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) As a delegation of Members of European Parliament (MEPs) completed its tour of Kashmir, questions

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Diplomacy Jammu And Kashmir NATIONAL Politics 

‘Kashmir linked to terror, don’t want it to become Afghanistan’

October 30, 2019October 31, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Srinagar, Oct 30 (IANS) On a visit to Kashmir, Members of European Parliament (MEPs) on Wednesday acknowledged that the problems

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Diplomacy Jammu And Kashmir NATIONAL Politics Terrorism 

EU pledges support to India hours ahead of J&K bifurcation announcement

October 30, 2019October 31, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Srinagar, Oct 30 (IANS) Hours ahead of the official announcement of the bifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir

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Diplomacy Jammu And Kashmir NATIONAL Politics 

EU MPs back India’s fight against terror, end J&K visit

October 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Srinagar, Oct 30 (IANS) The European Union delegation of MPs which visited Jammu & Kashmir has expressed strong backing for

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

EU delegation backs India’s efforts to end terror in J&K

October 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The European Union delegation of MPs which visited Jammu & Kashmir has expressed strong backing

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

Modi-Merkel talks could include Kashmir, EU MPs visit

October 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The situation in Kashmir and the visit of the EU parliamentary delegation to the valley

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Diplomacy United States 

Chinese envoy slams US comments on Xinjiang

October 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

United Nations, Oct 30 (IANS) China’s Permanent Representative to the UN Zhang Jun has refuted as “baseless” the comments on

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Diplomacy Saudi Arabia 

India, Saudi Arabia elevate ties with Strategic Partnership Council agreement

October 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Riyadh, Oct 30 (IANS) India and Saudi Arabia inked the Strategic Partnership Council Agreement to elevate their ties to the

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Diplomacy Immigration/Law/Rights Italy Politics 

France, Germany to take 70 of the stranded migrants: Italy

October 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rome, Oct 29 (IANS/AKI) France and Germany will take 70 of the more than 100 migrants stranded on the charity

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Arunachal Pradesh Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

Juster becomes second US envoy to visit Tawang

October 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh), Oct 29 (IANS) In a significant move, US Ambassador Kenneth Juster visited the border area in Arunachal

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Business/Economy Diplomacy Saudi Arabia 

Roadmap for $5tn economy ready, invest in India, says Modi

October 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Riyadh, Oct 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told his global audience at the Future Investment Initiative (FII)

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Diplomacy Immigration/Law/Rights Indo-Pak/Pakistan United States 

Jadhav case ruling reduced India-Pak tension: World Court Prez

October 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

United Nations, Oct 29 (IANS) The International Court of Justice decision in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case has contributed to the

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Diplomacy Politics United Kingdom 

UK MEP claims J&K invite cancelled on ‘free access’ demand

October 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

London/New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Chris Davies, a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from the UK, on Tuesday claimed

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Diplomacy Immigration/Law/Rights Indo-Pak/Pakistan United Arab Emirates 

UN human rights body asks India to ‘unlock situation’ in J&K

October 29, 2019October 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Geneva, Oct 29 (IANS) The UN Human Rights Commission on Tuesday said it is “extremely concerned” that people in Jammu

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Diplomacy Politics Saudi Arabia 

PM Modi warmly welcomed by Saudi King

October 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Riyadh, Oct 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud who hosted

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Diplomacy Jammu And Kashmir NATIONAL Politics 

EU MPs delegation briefed on J&K situation, ride shikara

October 29, 2019October 31, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Srinagar, Oct 29 (IANS) Amid heightened tension due to sporadic incidents of violence and a shutdown, a delegation of Members

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Diplomacy Saudi Arabia 

Modi meets Saudi Energy Minister, discusses boosting ties

October 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Riyadh, Oct 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held discussions with Saudi Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman Al

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Diplomacy Saudi Arabia 

Modi meets Saudi Energy Minister, discusses boosting ties

October 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Riyadh, Oct 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held discussions with Saudi Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman Al

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

CPI’s Binoy Viswam writes to Modi, demands Kashmir visit

October 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Communist Party of India (CPI) leader Binoy Viswam has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics Saudi Arabia 

Strategic Partnership Council deal to boost relations with Saudi: Modi

October 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Riyadh, Oct 29 (IANS) The Strategic Partnership Council agreement to be signed between India and Saudi Arabia will strengthen the

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Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics Saudi Arabia 

Saudi Arabia a ‘valued friend’, says Modi

October 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Riyadh, Oct 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Riyadh on a two-day official visit, described Saudi Arabia

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

EU delegation leaves for Kashmir

October 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) A European Union (EU) parliamentary delegation that met Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier, has left

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Business/Economy Diplomacy Italy 

Ifad chief visiting India to help poverty eradication drive

October 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rome, Oct 28 (IANS/AKI) The UN International Fund for Agricultural Development’s President Gilbert F. Houngbo will hold talks with the

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Arunachal Pradesh Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

US to fund more health centres in Arunachal: Envoy

October 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh), Oct 28 (IANS) The US has been funding Arunachal Pradesh in improving its health sector, US Ambassador

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Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan Italy 

Italy eyes stronger economic ties with Bangladesh

October 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rome, Oct 28 (IANS/AKI) Italian Foreign Ministry officials held talks here on Monday with Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Abdul Momen in

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

PM leaves for Saudi Arabia, to ink deal to elevate ties

October 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday left for Saudi Arabia on a day’s official visit

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Religion 

India’s top UN diplomat celebrates Diwali 10,000 ft up in sky

October 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) On Diwali day, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Syed Akbaruddin celebrated the festival of

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Business/Economy Diplomacy Karnataka NATIONAL 

Ethiopian Airlines eyes south Indian market to fly more

October 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bengaluru, Oct 28 (IANS) Connecting Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa and Bengaluru with a direct flight, Ethiopian Airlines (EA) is eyeing

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Diplomacy Jammu And Kashmir NATIONAL Politics 

EU delegation to visit Kashmir on Tuesday

October 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Srinagar, Oct 28 (IANS) A European parliament delegation is arriving in Kashmir for a day-long ‘unofficial’ visit on Tuesday. The

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

Swamy demands cancellation of EU MPs’ visit to Kashmir

October 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) In an embarrassment for the government, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Subramanian Swamy, here on Monday,

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Delhi Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL 

Let’s fight terror together: PM to European Parliament team

October 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) A delegation of members of European Parliament on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who

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Delhi Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL 

India takes up Pak overflight refusal with international body

October 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) With Pakistan refusing to grant overflight to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plane for his visit

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Diplomacy Himachal Pradesh NATIONAL Religion 

Only Tibetan system to choose Dalai Lama’s successor: US

October 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Dharamsala, Oct 28 (IANS) US Ambassador at large for International Religious Freedom, Samuel D. Brownback, called on the Dalai Lama

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Defence/Security Diplomacy Israel Terrorism 

Netanyahu congratulates Trump on killing IS leader

October 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Tel Aviv, Oct 27 (IANS) Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated US President Donald Trump over US finding and killing

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Defence/Security Diplomacy Russian Federation Terrorism 

Not aware of any US operation in Syria: Russian military

October 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Moscow, Oct 27 (IANS) The Russian military on Sunday queried the US announcement, made by President Donald Trump, that it

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Diplomacy Politics Terrorism Turkey 

‘You killed your creature’: Iranian Minister slams Trump

October 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Tehran, Oct 27 (IANS) An Iranian Minister on Sunday hit out at US President Donald Trump, who earlier in the

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DIASPORA Diplomacy Politics Religion United States 

Trump lights lamp in Oval Office, wishes Happy Diwali

October 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Washington, Oct 27 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Sunday extended his greetings to all celebrating Diwali, saying relations are

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Business/Economy Diplomacy United States 

Bilateral trade showing positive trend: India’s envoy to Vietnam

October 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hanoi, Oct 27 (IANS) The Indo-Vietnamese bilateral trade has shown a positive momentum in 2019 and the trend is expected

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Diplomacy United States 

US Congress seeks info on Kashmir from Indian envoy

October 26, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Washington, Oct 26 (IANS) The US Congress has told the Indian envoy Harsh Vardhan Shringla that despite his “update” on

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Diplomacy Immigration/Law/Rights Politics United States 

Guterres urges all protesters to follow Mahatma’s non-violence

October 25, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

United Nations, Oct 25 (IANS) Addressing the surge in protests around the world, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres urged protesters

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Diplomacy India NATIONAL Politics 

German Chancellor Merkel arriving on Nov 1 for talks

October 25, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) German Chancellor Angela Merkel is arriving in India on November 1 for the the fifth

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Business/Economy Delhi Diplomacy 

Major energy deals to be finalised in Modi’s Saudi visit

October 24, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) India and Saudi Arabia will be seeking to finalise major deals in the energy sector,

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Diplomacy India NATIONAL Politics Religion 

India, Pak sign Kartarpur pact, service fee dispute remains

October 24, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Dera Baba Nanak (Punjab), Oct 24 (IANS) India and Pakistan on Thursday signed an agreement to operationalise the Kartarpur Corridor

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Religion 

India, Pakistan sign Kartarpur Corridor agreement

October 24, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) India and Pakistan on Thursday signed the operationalising modalities agreement for the Kartarpur Corridor to

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Diplomacy Politics United States 

Trump withdraws sanctions on Turkey over attack in northern Syria

October 24, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New York, Oct 24 (IANS) Declaring “let someone else fight over this long-bloodstained sand,” US President Donald Trump on Wednesday

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Azerbaijan Diplomacy Terrorism 

Help to finalise global convention on terror, India urges NAM

October 23, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Baku (Azerbaijan), Oct 23 (IANS) Describing terrorism is the single biggest threat to international peace, security and development, India on

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Venkaiah Naidu to represent India at NAM summit

October 23, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Vice President M. Venkaiah Nadu will represent India at the 18th Non-Aligned Movement Summit in

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

Ties with Turkey dip further, India issues travel advisory

October 23, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) In a clear message of its unhappiness over Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s flagging Kashmir

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Cricket Diplomacy Maharashtra SPORTS 

B’desh PM has consented to come, no problem with tour: Ganguly

October 23, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Newly-elected BCCI President Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday reiterated that Bangladesh will tour India next month as

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Defence/Security Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

IAF Chief R K S Bhadauria to visit Oman

October 23, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) The Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria will visit Oman to

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

India issues travel advisory for tourists visiting Turkey

October 23, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) India on Wednesday issued a travel advisory for the Indian travellers visiting Turkey advising them

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Diplomacy Politics United States 

US assures India of ‘partnership’, as Congress members criticise Kashmir restrictions

October 23, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New York, Oct 23 (IANS) While US President Donald Trump’s Administration gave a reassurance that relations with India was a

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Diplomacy Immigration/Law/Rights Indo-Pak/Pakistan Religion United States 

US voices deep concern over rights abuses faced by Pak minorities

October 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Washington, Oct 22 (IANS) The US on Tuesday voiced “deep concern” about reports of human rights abuses and discrimination faced

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Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan Politics United States 

Relations with India not of dictation but partnership: US

October 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New York, Oct 22 (IANS) The United States does not dictate to India but partners with it, Acting Assistant Secretary

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Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan United States 

Dialogue between India, Pakistan can reduce tensions: US

October 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Washington, Oct 22 (IANS) Stressing that Pakistani authorities remain accountable for the action of terrorist groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Muhammed

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Diplomacy United States 

US welcomes Indian govt action to stabilise Kashmir

October 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New York, Oct 22 (IANS) The United States “welcomes” actions by the Indian government to improve the situation and “address

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Saudi Arabia effects six-fold increase in visa fee

October 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Saudi Arabia has effected a nearly six-fold increase in visa fee, an order which can

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Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics Punjab Religion 

85 envoys, officials pay obeisance at Golden Temple

October 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Amritsar, Oct 22 (IANS) A total of 85 foreign envoys and high-level functionaries on Tuesday paid an obeisance at the

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

German Ambassador calls on Kejriwal

October 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) German Ambassador to India Walter J. Lindner on Tuesday called on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

Kartarpur agreement likely to be signed on Oct 24

October 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) The signing of the Kartarpur Corridor agreement between India and Pakistan is likely to be

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Business to be backbone of India-US relationship: Jaishankar

October 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Indian External Minister Affairs S. Jaishankar on Monday said that going forward, the backbone of

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Business/Economy Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY 

Swiss VP meets Goyal to discuss ways to modernise railways

October 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Switzerland Vice President Simonetta Sommaruga on Monday called on Union Railway and Commerce Minister Piyush

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

India slams Pak for unilaterally stopping postal services

October 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) India on Monday launched a scathing attack on Pakistan for suspending postal mails exchange, with

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Business/Economy Delhi Diplomacy Politics 

Broad contours of Indo-US trade deal resolved: Goyal

October 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Hinting at an early announcement of the first set of agreements under the proposed India-US

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

India not a ‘dumping market’: Madhav at Indo-US conclave

October 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) An Indo-US forum held in New Delhi on Monday witnessed an unusual war of words

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Indo-US relations better than ever, more can be done: Rice

October 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Former US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice on Monday said that relations between India and

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Modi congratulates Indonesian President on getting a 2nd term

October 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Indonesia’s newly elected President Joko Widodo and said

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Diplomacy India NATIONAL Politics 

India-Turkey relations under Erdogan: Back to square one?

October 20, 2019October 26, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Turkey and India, though not the best of friends, have been trying for the past

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Delhi Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL Politics Religion 

‘Manmohan to attend Kartarpur opening as common pilgrim’

October 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will not attend the Kartarpur corridor inauguration on the invite

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Defence/Security Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

India-Turkey relations under Erdogan: Back to square one?

October 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Turkey and India, though not the best of friends, have been trying for the past

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Delhi Diplomacy HEALTH/MEDICINE NATIONAL 

India seeks UN action to combat anti-microbial resistance

October 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) India has expressed its concern on the global emergence of anti-microbial resistance (AMR) and called

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Diplomacy HEALTH/MEDICINE Indo-Pak/Pakistan Philippines Politics 

President meets Filipino liver transplant patients’ kin

October 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Manila, Oct 19 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday interacted with the Filipino families of infants, who underwent liver

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Diplomacy Immigration/Law/Rights India NATIONAL 

Gurpreet death no deterrence to Indians with American dreams

October 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi/Mexico City, Oct 19 ((ANS) The death of six-year-old Gurpreet Kaur in the Arizona desert in June this year,

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Delhi Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL Politics 

After Erdogan’s Kashmir comments, Modi cancels Ankara

October 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) With Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan openly raising Kashmir at the United Nations General Assembly

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Delhi Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL Politics 

After Erdogan’s Kashmir comments, Modi cancels Ankara visit

October 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) With Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan openly raising Kashmir at the United Nations General Assembly

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Business/Economy Diplomacy India NATIONAL 

Amid tension, Assam set to hold Indo-Bangla Stakeholders Meet

October 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Guwahati, Oct 19 (IANS) Amid recent hostilities along the Indo-Bangladesh border in West Bengal, Assam is all set to hold

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Belgium Diplomacy Politics 

Brexit a chance to boost our ties with UK: Italian PM

October 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brussels, Oct 18 (IANS/AKI) Britain’s exit from the European Union with the deal agreed this week by its Prime Minister

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Defence/Security Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

India to host 91st Interpol General Assembly in 2022

October 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) India will host the 91st General Assembly of Interpol in 2022 as part of the

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Diplomacy France 

FATF keeps Pak in grey list, hands 4-month lifeline

October 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Paris/Islamabad, Oct 18 (IANS) The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Friday formally announced that Pakistan will remain on its

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

MoS Muraleedharan at Abu Dhabi Dialogue meet

October 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Minister of State for External Affairs V. Muraleedharan led the Indian delegation to the fifth

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Defence/Security Diplomacy Italy Politics 

Military attack on Syria unacceptable, Italy tells Turkey

October 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rome, Oct 17 (IANS/AKI) Turkey’s week-old military offensive in northeast Syria is unacceptable and must be halted, Italy’s Premier Giuseppe

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Diplomacy Immigration/Law/Rights United States 

Venezuela elected to Human Rights Council despite opposition

October 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

United Nations, Oct 17 (IANS) The UN General Assembly elected Venezuela, the chair of the Non-Aligned Movement, to the Human

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Diplomacy Politics United States 

2020 G7 Summit to be held at Trump golf resort in Florida

October 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Washington, Oct 17 (IANS) A Florida golf resort, owned by President Donald Trump, will host the G7 summit in June

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Defence/Security Diplomacy Italy Politics 

Turkish military ops in Syria ‘unacceptable’, says Italy

October 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rome, Oct 17 (IANS/AKI) Turkey’s week-old military offensive in northeast Syria is unacceptable and must be halted, Italy’s Premier Giuseppe

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Defence/Security Diplomacy Politics Turkey 

‘Turkish President Erdogan binned Trump’s letter on Syria’

October 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Istanbul, Oct 17 (IANS) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan put US President Donald Trump’s letter, asking him not to “be

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Business/Economy Diplomacy Politics Qatar 

Italy hails Qatar’s planned reforms for migrant workers

October 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Doha, Oct 17 (IANS/AKI) Italy on Thursday welcomed Qatar’s announcement that it has agreed to introduce a minium wage for

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Business/Economy Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan Sri Lanka 

Jaffna international airport inaugurated with Alliance Air flight

October 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Colombo, Oct 17 (IANS) Sri Lanka’s third international airport, the Jaffna International Airport (JIA), was declared open on Thursday, with

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Kartarpur corridor: India urges Pak not to levy service fee

October 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) India on Thursday said it has urged Pakistan not to levy $20 on pilgrims using

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Diplomacy United States 

Chinese diplomats in US will have report all planned meets

October 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Washington, Oct 17 (IANS) Amid its ongoing trade war with China, the US has now stipulated that Chinese diplomats in

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Diplomacy Pakistan Politics 

Turkish President Erdogan’s visit to Pakistan postponed

October 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Islamabad, Oct 17 (IANS) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s anticipated visit to Pakistan has been postponed, Foreign Office spokesperson Mohammad

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Diplomacy Politics United States 

Trump lauds relations with Italy, Rome seeks trade dialogue

October 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Washington, Oct 16 (IANS/AKI) Ties between Italy and the US “have never been so good”, US President Donald Trump told

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Delhi Diplomacy Education Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Adolescent girls in 4 Delhi schools gain from Dutch project

October 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) The ‘Go Girls Go’ pilot project being funded by The Netherlands government in four Delhi

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Defence/Security Diplomacy United States 

Libyan conflict risks destabilising Africa: Italy

October 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Washington, Oct 16 (IANS/AKI) The protracted conflict in Libya could destabilise the whole of Africa, Italian President Sergio Mattarella said

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Delhi Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL Terrorism 

Good friends buy Pakistan four months to ‘eliminate’ terror financing – But can it?

October 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) With all-weather friend China heading the FATF, and backed by two other “brotherly countries” of

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Diplomacy United States 

Italian President meets Trump, seeks dialogue on trade

October 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Washington, Oct 16 (IANS/AKI) Italy’s President Sergio Mattarella on Wednesday lauded his country’s “solid” relations with the US during a

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Business/Economy Diplomacy Italy 

Italy offers to host UN food systems summit in 2021

October 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rome, Oct 16 (IANS/AKI) Italy wants to host a planned United Nations summit on food systems in 2021, Premier Giuseppe

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Diplomacy Italy Politics 

Italy to work for unity on Turkey, Brexit at EU summit

October 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rome, Oct 16 (IANS/AKI) Italy will seek European unity on issues including Turkey’s current military offensive in northern Syria and

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Defence/Security Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

India’s first naval drill with Bangladesh concludes

October 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) India’s first ever bilateral maritime drill with its neighbour Bangladesh concluded on Wednesday on the

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Delhi Diplomacy Education NATIONAL 

Higher education focus of 2nd Indo-French knowledge summit

October 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) The second edition of the Indo-French Knowledge Summit with a focus on higher education, research

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Assam Business/Economy Diplomacy 

Assam set to have India’s first International Multi-Modal Hub

October 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Guwahati, Oct 16 (IANS) Assam Industry Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said here on Wednesday that the strate is all set

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ART/CULTURE/BOOKS Diplomacy Maharashtra NATIONAL 

Dutch Royals open ‘Age of Rembrandt’ exhibition in Mumbai

October 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) The Netherlands’ King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima inaugurated a first-ever collaborative exhibition titled ‘India & The

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Brazil Diplomacy 

Brazil’s president to focus on trade on Japan, China visit

October 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Oct 16 (IANS) Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro plans to focus on trade and economic issues during his trip later

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Defence/Security Diplomacy Italy Politics 

Italy blames Turkey for Syria fighting, seeks negotiations

October 15, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rome, Oct 15 (IANS/AKI) Italy’s Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio on Tuesday pointed the finger at Turkey for its six-day-old

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Defence/Security Delhi Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL 

India hands over two Mi 24V choppers to Afghanistan

October 15, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) India handed over two Mi 24V gunship helicopters to Afghanistan at a ceremony held in

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Defence/Security Diplomacy Italy Politics Terrorism 

Italy lauds Syrian Kurds for role in fight against IS

October 15, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rome, Oct 15 (IANS/AKI) Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio on Tuesday thanked Kurdish forces in Syria for their help

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Delhi Diplomacy HEALTH/MEDICINE NATIONAL SCIENCE/TECH 

Indo-Dutch coop against anti-microbial resistance showcased

October 15, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) A two-day India-Netherlands Technology Summit began here on Tuesday, focused on co-creating innovative solutions for

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Defence/Security Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

50 Indian, Japanese soldiers to train for anti-terror ops

October 15, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) A joint military drill to train 50 soldiers from India and Japan to counter terror

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Defence/Security Diplomacy Luxembourg Politics 

EU states vow to halt arms exports to Turkey: Italy

October 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Luxembourg, Oct 14 (IANS/AKI) European Union member states have pledged to “block arms exports” to Turkey” over its military offensive

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Defence/Security Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

US submarine auxiliary ship on two-day visit to India

October 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) US submarine auxiliary ship Emory S Land (AS-39) arrived on a two-day goodwill visit at

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Defence/Security Diplomacy Immigration/Law/Rights Italy 

WFP aids over 70,000 fleeing Turkish military ops in Syria

October 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rome, Oct 14 (IANS/AKI) The United Nations World Food Programme is “deeply concerned” for the safety of civilians caught in

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Defence/Security Diplomacy Luxembourg Politics 

Italy to bar future arms exports to Turkey

October 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Luxembourg, Oct 14 (IANS/AKI) The Italian government is poised to ban future arms export deals to Turkey over its military

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Diplomacy Politics Serbia And Montenegro 

LS Speaker calls for international order for peace

October 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Belgrade, Oct 14 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Monday that a well-defined international order is imperative for

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

President to visit Philippines, Japan

October 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind will pay a four-day state visit to the Philippines from October

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Defence/Security Diplomacy India 

Syria thanks India for strong statement of support

October 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Syria on Monday slammed Turkey over its attack on northeast Syria, which it said had

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Defence/Security Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Tanzanian Navy Chief receives Indian ships on port of call

October 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Commander of the Tanzanian Navy Rear Admiral R.M. Makanzo on Monday received four indigenous Indian

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Defence/Security Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Syria thanks India for support over Turkish attack

October 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Syria on Monday slammed Turkey over its attack on northeast Syria, which it said had

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Diplomacy Nepal 

Nepal, China ink 18 MoUs during Xi visit

October 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kathmandu, Oct 14 (IANS) Nepal and China inked 18 MoUs and two letters of exchange on Sunday during the visit

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Modi offers help to typhoon-hit Japan, condoles losses

October 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wished Japan early recovery from the damage and devastation

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Diplomacy Nepal Politics 

Chinese president in Nepal on two-day state visit

October 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kathmandu, Oct 13 (IANS) Nepalese President Bidya Devi Bhandari and her visiting Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held bilateral talks in

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China Diplomacy Politics 

Dragon and Elephant Dance correct choice for China-India ties: Xi

October 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Beijing, Oct 13 (IANS) To achieve a “Dragon and Elephant Dance” is the only correct choice for China and India

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Diplomacy NATIONAL Tamil Nadu 

Modi, Xi end Mahabalipuram summit

October 12, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mahabalipuram, Oct 12 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday departed from Mahabalipuram, the UNESCO world heritage site that was

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Business/Economy Diplomacy United States 

US postpones next tariff hike after talks with China

October 12, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Washington, Oct 12 (IANS) The US has agreed to suspend its next tariff hike on Chinese imports after two days

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China Diplomacy Media Politics 

‘Modi-Xi summit will lay future course for bilateral ties’

October 12, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Beijing, Oct 12 (IANS) The second informal summit between Chinese President Xi Jingping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which

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Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan Nepal 

Nepal looks to boost pork products to China

October 11, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kathmandu, Oct 11 (IANS) Nepal is looking forward to a boost in export of piggery products to China, during the

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Diplomacy Nepal Politics 

Nepal, China to discuss extradition treaty during Xi visit

October 11, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kathmandu, Oct 11 (IANS) Nepal and China are set to discuss an extradition treaty during the two-day state visit of

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Belgium Diplomacy 

EU calls upon Turkey to cease military action in Syria

October 11, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brussels/New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The European Union (EU) said that a sustainable solution to the Syrian conflict cannot be

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Diplomacy Pakistan Politics 

Turkish President Erdogan to visit Pakistan on Oct 23

October 11, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Islamabad, Oct 11 (IANS) Pakistan, which has backed Turkey’s attack in northern Syria, will welcome the Turkish President Recep Tayyip

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

India, Thailand seek to enhance physical, digital links

October 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) India and Thailand here on Thursday discussed ways to enhance physical and digital connectivity between

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Defence/Security DIASPORA Diplomacy United States 

US announces sanctions on Gupta brothers of South Africa

October 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Washington, Oct 10 (IANS) The US Department of Treasury on Thursday announced it had imposed sanctions on the high-profile Gupta

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Diplomacy Politics Province Of China Taiwan 

Taiwan President slams China, talks of failure in Hong Kong

October 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Taipei (Taiwan), Oct 10 (IANS) Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday slammed China, saying its “diplomatic offensives and military coercion

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Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan Pakistan Politics 

Pak cancels appointment of its envoy to Colombo

October 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Islamabad, Oct 10 (IANS) In a diplomatic embarrassment, Pakistan has cancelled the appointment of a retired military officer as its

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Delhi Diplomacy Human Interest/Society NATIONAL 

22-year-old Gorakhpur woman is UK’s top diplomat for a day

October 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) A 22-year-old woman from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh won the ‘High Commissioner for a Day’ competition

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

Controversy as Cong overseas unit meets anti-India UK MP

October 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The Congress was in the dock on Thursday after a delegation of its overseas chapter

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Defence/Security Diplomacy Terrorism United States 

India seeks closer cooperation between UN, FATF to fight terror funding

October 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

United Nations, Oct 10 (IANS) India has asked the world body to increase its cooperation with the Financial Action Task

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Diplomacy Nepal 

Nepal prepares to welcome China’s Xi

October 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kathmandu, Oct 10 (IANS) Preparations are in full swing in Kathmandu to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping who arrives here

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Dutch Royals on 5-day India visit

October 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Relations between India and the Netherlands are set to get a further boost during the

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Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL Politics Tamil Nadu 

No stone left unturned in welcoming Modi, Xi Jinping

October 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chennai, Oct 10 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government is literally leaving no stone unturned to accord a grand welcome to

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Diplomacy India NATIONAL Politics 

India slams Turkey’s military offensive in Syria

October 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) India on Thursday slammed Turkey’s unilateral military offensive in northeast Syria, saying it can undermine

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

PM Modi showcases ‘Incredible India’ to foreign leaders

October 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The picturesque historical seaside town of Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu will be the cynosure of

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China Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan Politics 

Accompany Chinese PM during introductions, Bajwa tells Imran

October 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Beijing/Islamabad, Oct 9 (IANS) Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa’s visibly growing influence in his country’s political affairs and

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Delhi Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL Politics 

Not for others to comment on Kashmir, says India after Imran-Xi meeting

October 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Two days ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit for the informal summit with Prime

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Delhi Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL 

Not for others to comment on Kashmir, says India after Xi-Imran meeting

October 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Two days ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to India for the second informal

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Delhi Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL Politics 

Boundary, additional CBMs, trade to mark Modi-Xi talks

October 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) With peace and tranquility along the border being a “high priority”, India and China would

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Kashmir, Article 370, not to figure in Modi-Xi talks

October 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Kashmir, and India’s revocation of Article 370, would not be discussed during the second informal

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

India, China to look at more CBMs during Modi-Xi summit

October 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) With peace and tranquillity along the border a “high priority”, India and China would be

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Chinese President on 2-day India visit from Friday

October 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping will be on a visit to India from October 11-12 for

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Business/Economy Diplomacy United States 

US-China trade talks: What to expect

October 9, 2019October 26, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New York, Oct 9 (IANS) Chinese and US trade representatives at the highest levels of government are readying to meet

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China Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan Politics 

China, Pakistan vow to strengthen cooperation

October 8, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Beijing, Oct 8 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang held talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Tuesday, with

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Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan Politics United States 

Some UN personnel able to operate in Kashmir: Spokesperson

October 8, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

United Nations, Oct 8 (IANS) Some UN agency personnel are able to operate in Kashmir, where Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is

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Diplomacy Politics United States 

UN may run out of funds by month-end, warns Guterres

October 8, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

United Nations, Oct 8 (IANS) UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has warned that the world organisation is facing its “worst

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China Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan Politics 

China moderates Kashmir stand ahead of Xi’s India visit

October 8, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Beijing, Oct 8 (IANS) Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to India for an informal summit with Indian Prime

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China Defence/Security Diplomacy Politics 

Pakistan, China to advance military ties

October 8, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Beijing, Oct 8 (IANS) China’s Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Xu Qiliang said on Tuesday that his country is willing

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Business/Economy Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

Farmers’ interest foremost, says Tomar on RCEP

October 8, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Working on the government’s agenda to double the farmers’ income by 2022, Agriculture and Farmers’

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Diplomacy United States 

UN may run out of funds by month-end, warns Guterres

October 8, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

United Nations, Oct 8 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has again sounded a warning that the world organisation is facing

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Defence/Security Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

India receives first Rafale fighter in France on Dussehra

October 8, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh formally received the first of the 36 Rafale fighter jets in

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Defence/Security Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Rajnath meets French President before receiving Rafale jets

October 8, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called on French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Tuesday, ahead

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Business/Economy Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

India gets first tranche of citizens’ Swiss bank account info

October 7, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi/Berne, Oct 7 (IANS) In a major step towards fighting black money, India got the first tranche of Swiss

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Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics Tamil Nadu 

Ahead of Modi-Xi visit, Mamallapuram set to get a festive look

October 7, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chennai, Oct 7 (IANS) The famed Mamallapuram/Mahabalipuram is all set to wear a festive look in a day or two

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Diplomacy Politics South Korea 

No meeting with the US till it ends “hostile policy”: North Korea

October 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Seoul, Oct 6 (IANS) North Korea, after a failed round of talks this weekend in Stockholm, on Sunday said that

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Delhi Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL Politics 

Sonia accepts Hasina’s invitation to visit Bangladesh

October 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi on Sunday accepted visiting Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s invitation

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Defence/Security Diplomacy NATIONAL West Bengal 

BSF, BGB discuss steps to curb trans-border crime

October 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kolkata, Oct 6 (IANS) Measures to curb trans-border crime including unwanted loss of life, smuggling of cattle, drugs and narcotics

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

India, Bangladesh sign 7 pacts, launch ‘sonali adhyay’

October 6, 2019October 26, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) India and Bangladesh here on Saturday marked the “sonali adhyay” (golden era) in bilateral ties

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Delhi Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL Politics 

India, B’desh hail bilateral ties, sign 7 pacts

October 5, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) In a joint statement issued on Saturday, India and Bangladesh hailed the bilateral ties between

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Defence/Security Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Indian Army’s combat exercise in Arunachal irks China

October 5, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) As the Indian Army holds its biggest ever mountain combat exercise ‘Him Vijay’ in Arunachal

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Delhi Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL Politics 

MEA condemns Imran Khan for jihad call against India

October 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) India on Friday condemned Pakistan PM Imran Khan for his call to jihad over Kashmir

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Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics Tripura 

Tripura CM raises northeast issues with Sheikh Hasina

October 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Agartala, Oct 4 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has met Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the national

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Business/Economy Delhi Diplomacy 

Top Union Ministers discuss RCEP ahead of key Bangkok meet

October 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Ahead of a crucial ministerial meeting of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in Bangkok

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Business/Economy Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

RuPay Card, BHIM app in Singapore has eased biz deals: Modi

October 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Heng Swee Keat called on Prime Minister

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Delhi Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL Politics 

India slams Turkey, Malaysia over Kashmir remarks at UNGA

October 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) India on Friday criticised the comments by Turkey and Malaysia backing Pakistan’s stand on Kashmir

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Diplomacy France Immigration/Law/Rights 

Mexican actress Yalitza Aparicio new UNESCO goodwill envoy

October 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Paris, Oct 4 (IANS) Mexican actress Yalitza Aparicio, who debuted in Alfonso Cuaron’s 2018 drama “Roma” which also earned her

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Delhi Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL 

India criticises Turkey, Malaysia for Kashmir remarks

October 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) India on Friday termed as biased the statements by Turkey and Malaysia supporting Pakistan’s stance

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

When India’s onion export ban hit Hasina’s kitchen

October 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) India’s ban on export of onions has even affected Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s kitchen.

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Diplomacy Politics Russian Federation 

Attempts to contain China bound to fail: Putin

October 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Moscow, Oct 4 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that attempts made to contain China are bound to fail

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Diplomacy Politics United States 

Trump asks China to probe Biden’s family business dealings

October 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Washington, Oct 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has urged China to investigate the family of Joe Biden, a former

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Delhi DIASPORA Diplomacy NATIONAL 

UK minister Tariq Ahmad in India to boost ties

October 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) UK’s Minister of State for the Commonwealth, UN and South Asia, Lord Tariq Ahmad of

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

New French, EU envoys present credentials to President

October 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) New French ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain and the European Union Ambassador Ugo Astuto on

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

PoK leader bid to speak on Kashmir in France thwarted

October 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Ahead of India taking delivery of the first Rafale jet on October 8, an attempt

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Business/Economy Delhi Diplomacy 

US evinces displeasure over India’s ‘protectionist’ measures

October 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) The US on Thursday expressed its displeasure over some of India’s trade protectionist measures especially

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Defence/Security Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Rajnath Singh to fly sortie on Rafale in France

October 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will fly a sortie on a Rafale aircraft in France on

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

Bangladesh PM Hasina in India, several deals to be inked

October 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi/Dhaka, Oct 3 (IANS) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in New Delhi on a four-day visit on Thursday

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Diplomacy Politics Venezuela 

Venezuela announces agreements with N. Korean regime

October 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Caracas, Oct 3 (IANS) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has announced that a delegation led by his right-hand man reached important

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Diplomacy Politics United States 

US to impose $7.5bn in tariffs on EU goods

October 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Washington, Oct 3 (IANS) The US has announced plans to impose tariffs on $7.5 billion worth of European goods after

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Defence/Security Diplomacy India 

Deep-rooted Turkey-Pakistan nuclear links behind Erdogan’s anti-India stance?

October 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Is there a highly secretive N-connection to the burgeoning relations between Pakistan and Turkey, besides

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Defence/Security Diplomacy North Korea Politics 

North Korea confirms submarine-launched missile test

October 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Pyongyang, Oct 3 (IANS) North Korea has succeeded in test-firing a new type of submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), the official

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Business/Economy Diplomacy Politics United States 

Airbus row: US plans to slap tariffs on EU products

October 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Washington, Oct 3 (IANS) The US has planned to impose tariffs on a wide range of goods from the EU

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Diplomacy Human Interest/Society Immigration/Law/Rights United States 

UN chief highlights Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy

October 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

United Nations, Oct 3 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of the

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Defence/Security Diplomacy United States 

UN calls for efforts to sustain US-North Korea talks

October 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

United Nations, Oct 3 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced concern over the latest missile launch by North Korea

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Business/Economy Diplomacy France Politics 

France to retaliate if US sanctions EU imports: Ministry

October 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Paris, Oct 3 (IANS) France and its European partners would take firm counter-measures if Washington goes ahead with imposing sanctions

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Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan Politics United States 

Kashmir’s intractable challenge had to be met: Jaishankar

October 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Washington, Oct 2 (IANS) The revocation of special status of Kashmir was part of India pitting “long-term thinking over short-term

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China Diplomacy Politics 

Xi, Putin hail 70th year of diplomatic ties

October 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Beijing, Oct 2 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday exchanged congratulatory messages on

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Diplomacy Immigration/Law/Rights Indo-Pak/Pakistan Pakistan Politics 

Pak plans action after claims on Nizam’s fund rejected

October 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Islamabad, Oct 2 (IANS) Pakistan said on Wednesday that it is closely examining all aspects of the UK High Court’s

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Defence/Security Delhi Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL 

Indian Army Chief, Maldivian President discuss defence ties

October 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Indian Army Chief, General Bipin Rawat on Wednesday met Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who

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China Diplomacy Politics 

Xi, Putin wish each other on 70th year of diplomatic ties

October 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Beijing, Oct 2 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday exchanged congratulatory messages on

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Diplomacy Mizoram NATIONAL Politics 

Mizoram CM keen to boost trade with Myanmar

October 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Aizawl, Oct 2 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga is keen to increase the cross-border trade with Myanmar and discussed this

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Diplomacy United States 

UNGA head to speed up Security Council reforms

October 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

United Nations, Oct 2 (IANS) General Assembly President Tijani Muhammad-Bande has said that he would use every tool that is

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Diplomacy Politics Turkey 

Iranian speaker welcomes dialogue with Saudi Arabia

October 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Tehran, Oct 2 (IANS) Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has welcomed Saudi Arabia’s proposal for holding talks to resolve mutual

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Defence/Security Diplomacy South Korea 

North Korea tests missile ahead of US talks

October 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Seoul, Oct 2 (IANS) North Korea on Wednesday carried out the test launch of several short-range projectiles, one of which

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Armenia Defence/Security Diplomacy Politics 

Iran slams US unilateralism

October 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Yerevan, Oct 2 (IANS) Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on the international community to counteract the unilateral approaches of

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Defence/Security Diplomacy Kashmir United States 

UNSC President rules out action on Kashmir

October 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

United Nations, Oct 2 (IANS) Security Council President Jerry Matthews Matjila rules out any action on Kashmir from the divided

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Defence/Security Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL 

Indian Army to help strengthen Maldivian security forces

October 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Tuesday handed over some transport vehicles to the

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Diplomacy United States 

UN chief Guterres saddened by flood deaths in India

October 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

United Nations, Oct 1 (IANS) UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is saddened by the deaths and destruction due to the

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Diplomacy United Kingdom 

‘Sacrificial animal’, joked Khashoggi’s Saudi killers: Report

October 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

London, Oct 1 (IANS) The Saudi hit squad that killed exiled journalist Jamal Khashoggi at its Istanbul consulate called him

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Diplomacy Politics Yemen 

UN envoy arrives in Yemen to meet Houthis

October 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sanaa, Oct 1 (IANS) UN Special Envoy to Yemen Martin Griffiths arrived in the capital Sanaa on Tuesday to meet

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Diplomacy Politics South Korea 

N. Korea: Talks with US to resume on Oct 5

October 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Seoul, Oct 1 (IANS) North Korea on Tuesday said that its working-level negotiations with the US would resume later this

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Diplomacy Latvia Politics 

No clarity about Brexit: European Commission VP

October 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Riga, Oct 1 (IANS) Only a month remains until October 31, the date set by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson

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Defence/Security Diplomacy ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE United States 

UNGA concludes General Debate

October 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

United Nations, Oct 1 (IANS) This year’s General Debate of the UN General Assembly concluded after representatives of 192 countries

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Diplomacy Politics United States 

After UNGA setback, Khan removes UN official

October 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

United Nations, Oct 1 (IANS) Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has abruptly removed his country’s Permanent Representative Maleeha Lodhi after

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Diplomacy Politics Turkey 

Turkey vows to uncover truth about Khashoggi’s murder

October 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Ankara, Oct 1 (IANS) Turkey will continue to shed light on the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Turkish President

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Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL Politics United Kingdom 

A close Pak connection to Labour’s anti-India stance?

September 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

London/Islamabad, Sep 30 (IANS) Could Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s ex-wife Reham Khan’s son be the reason why Britain’s Labour party,

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Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics United States 

India firms up its moves against Turkey for closeness to Pak

September 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New York, Sep 30 (IANS) Even as Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was openly cosying up to Pakistan against India

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Diplomacy Politics Yemen 

Yemen’s Houthis release 290 war prisoners: ICRC

September 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sanaa, Sep 30 (IANS) Yemen’s Houthi rebels released 290 prisoners on Monday as part of a UN peace initiative, the

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Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan Pakistan Politics 

Pak invites Manmohan Singh for Kartarpur inauguration

September 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Islamabad, Sep 30 (IANS) Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday said that Pakistan would invite former Indian Prime

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Diplomacy Politics Russian Federation 

Trump-Zelensky call memo hints at US talks risk: Russia

September 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Moscow, Sep 30 (IANS) The release of the transcript of a recent phone conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and

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Diplomacy Politics Turkey 

Iran will give strong response to ‘acts of aggression’: Minister

September 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Tehran, Sep 30 (IANS) Iran will give a strong response to any “act of aggression”, Defence Minister Amir Hatami was

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Delhi Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL 

India congratulates Afghanistan as presidential polls end

September 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) India on Sunday congratulated Afghanistan on the successful conduct of its presidential elections, saying these

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Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan United States 

Malaysian PM says India ‘invaded, occupied’ Kashmir at UNGA

September 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New York/New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Malaysia joined Turkey and China in raising the Kashmir issue at the United Nations

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Diplomacy Jammu And Kashmir NATIONAL 

Imran’s UN speech pushes return to normalcy in Kashmir further down

September 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Srinagar, Sep 29 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s address to the 74th session of the UN General Assembly was

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Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics 

US visit very successful, stellar show by Modi: Analysts

September 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s week-long visit to the US was extremely successful, with his focus

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Diplomacy United States 

Imran’s plane makes emergency landing back in NY

September 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New York, Sep 28 (IANS) The special aircraft given to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan by Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad

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Game theoretic approach to India-Pakistan conflict (Column: Active Voice)

September 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

The tensions between India and Pakistan refuse to abate. Ties between the two countries are probably at their lowest point

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‘China committed to win-win cooperation with US’

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New York, Sep 28 (IANS) Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China is committed to non-conflict, non-confrontation,

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Pompeo to visit European countries on ties

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Washington, Sep 28 (IANS) US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will visit Italy, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Greece in the

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China, Russia pledge to strengthen strategic cooperation

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United Nations, Sep 28 (IANS) Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov agreed

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Italian Foreign Minister hails ‘progress’ on Libya

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Rome, Sep 28 (IANS/AKI) Italy’s Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio on Friday claimed that “steps forward” had been made on