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Indian PM arrives in US on landmark visit
23 Nov 2009
Indian prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh arrived in Washington on Sunday to a red carpet welcome as the first state guest of president Barack Obama. His visit is expected to provide a fillip to the Indo-US strategic relationship.
Indian PM departs for Washington summit
21 Nov 2009
As he prepares to depart for Washington for a summit meet with US president Barack Obama, Dr Manmohan Singh said a "sustained and dynamic" Indo-US partnership was essential to meet major global challenges.
Pakistan’s nuclear stockpile larger than India’s: report
18 Nov 2009
In a report, issued by the prestigious ‘Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists’ two American experts estimate that Pakistan has more nuclear warheads than India and that along with China they are increasing their arsenals.
India-Iran: Treading common ground
By Rajiv Singh | 17 Nov 2009
Iranian foreign minister, Manouchehr Mottaki’s, two-day visit to India is likely to be a significant one, marking the closing of old chapters and the opening of new ones
Indo-US civil nuclear deal: Tripping on the NPT agenda again
By Rajiv Singh | 16 Nov 2009
The shine on Indian prime minister, Manmohan Singh’s first visit to Washington may begin to rub off even before the trip begins, as the Indo-US civil nuclear agreement once again trips on an overzealous US NPT agenda.
Indo-US civil nuclear deal: Tripping on the NPT agenda again
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The shine on Indian prime minister, Manmohan Singh’s first visit to Washington may begin to rub off even before the trip begins, as the Indo-US civil nuclear agreement once again trips on an overzealous US NPT agenda.
IPI gas pipeline: Blowing hot and cold
14 Nov 2009
One thing you may expect of the Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline project – India will neither yes or no, and neither will Iran accept the fact that India is finally out of the project, says Rajiv Singh.
IPI gas pipeline: Blowing hot and cold
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One thing you may expect of the Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline project – India will neither yes or no, and neither will Iran accept the fact that India is finally out of the project, says Rajiv Singh.
Dhaka to resume talks on tri-nation gas link with Myanmar, India
13 Nov 2009
Dhaka has announced it will resume negotiations with New Delhi over a proposal for a pipeline across its territory that would transport natural gas from Myanmar to India.
Rudd’s India visit – a bilateral opportunity
By Rajiv Singh | 11 Nov 2009
Australian prime minister, Kevin Rudd’s arrival in India on a two-day visit raises expectations that both countries will make the effort to revive political relations which is showing all the signs of slipping into stagnation. By Rajiv Singh
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