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Pakistan reviews "progress" in probe into Indian airbase attack

Pakistan top civil and military leaders on Friday "reviewed the progress made on the information provided by the Government of India" about the Pathankot attack that has posed serious challenges to the proposed official talks between the two neighbours.

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Indian-controlled Kashmir Chief Minister dies

Indian-controlled Kashmir's Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed passed away Thursday morning after a brief illness

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Strong quake hits NE India, no casualties reported yet

A strong earthquake hit India's Manipur state early Monday and no casualty or damage has been reported though it was felt across northeast and east India as well as some neighboring countries, officials said.

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India may ink defense deal with France to acquire 36 combat jets next month

India may sign a major defense pact with France during French President Francois Hollande's visit in January next year, sources said Sunday.

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China welcomes meeting between Pakistani, Indian PMs

"As the common neighbor and friend of both Pakistan and India, China is happy to see and will support, as always, Pakistan and India to enhance mutual trust and achieve common development through continuous dialogue," said the spokesman.

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In Russia, PM Modi likely to discuss nuclear energy, Syria and terror

While there has been some speculation recently over Russia's position on expansion of UN Security Council permanent membership, India said on Tuesday it doesn't doubt Moscow's commitment to supporting India's bid for the same.

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India welcomes Nepal's decision to amend new Constitution

India has welcomed recent decisions made by the Nepal government to amend the new Constitution to address demands of the Madhesi parties and resolve prevailing strife in the Terai region of Nepal, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday.

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India racing ahead of China when it comes to pollution

An evaluation of the National Air Quality Index (NAQI) data maintained by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) released on Tuesday has revealed that as many as 15 out of the 17 cities that are being monitored fail to meet the ambient air quality standard by a considerable margin. The evaluation, done by Greenpeace India, also found that infrastructure to monitor air pollution is abysmal in India despite such severe levels of pollution.

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Japan taps India to boost tepid economy, nuke deal draws flak

​Japan and India over the weekend inked a number of pacts during talks between the two nation's leaders, with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe being eager to return from the soon-to-be world's most populous country with new projects and contracts that will help bolster Japan's still tepid economic recovery.

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Japan pips China to build India's first bullet train

The bullet train accident in China four years ago along with low-cost finance and a promise to have a substantial 'Make in India' component and transfer of technology clinched the deal for Japan to build the first high-speed train that will run between Mumbai and Ahmedabad — with the possibility of extending it to Delhi in future.

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Latest India, Pakistan engagement suggests thawing ties, but skepticism remains

The fresh diplomatic engagement between New Delhi and Islamabad is being viewed by analysts as a thaw in bilateral relations of the two nuclear neighbors.

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Nepal expresses serious concern over 13 Indian border personnel entry to Nepali territory

​Nepal has expressed serious concerns over the entry of 13 Indian border police force personnel in Nepal's territory without knowledge of Nepali authorities, Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press statement in Kathmandu on Monday evening.

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India PM Modi's Singapore visit: 7 things about the trip

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up his two-day visit to Singapore on Tuesday (Nov 24) evening. From signing key agreements to having dinner at the popular Indian vegetarian restaurant Komala Vilas, here are seven things about his trip:

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Indian PM delivers lecture in Singapore

​India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday delivered a lecture in Singapore, soon after arriving in the country for a two-day state visit.

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China, India agree on closer security cooperation

China is willing to set up a high-level meeting mechanism with India on security to further promote security and law enforcement cooperation, Chinese State Councilor Guo Shengkun said here Thursday.

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150 Indians under lens for following IS propaganda

Nearly 150 Indians are on the radar of intelligence agencies for actively following Islamic State propaganda and engaging on social media with pro-IS elements, according to government sources.

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Japan offers financing in bid to win Indian bullet train deal

Japan has offered to finance India’s first bullet train, estimated to cost $15 billion, at an interest rate of less than 1 percent, officials said, stealing a march on China, which is bidding for other projects on the world’s fourth-largest network.