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China's increased influence in Nepal led to ban on Dalai Lama birthday cel
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], Oct 23 (ANI): A top US diplomat has claimed that China's increased influence in Nepal has led to the ban on Dalai Lama's birthday celebration in the Himalayan nation.
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Will take 'Kohinoor' battle to UN, UNESCO if I have to: Petition
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 27 (ANI): After Minister of Asia and Pacific affairs Alok Sharma's assertion on the restitution of 'Kohinoor' diamond, Advocate Nafis Siddiqui, the petitioner of the case, said on that he will file a new application and if Britain doesn't return the gem st
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'No legal ground' for restitution of Kohinoor: UK minister
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 27 (ANI): In a blow to India's effort to bring back 'Kohinoor' diamond from the United Kingdom, Minister of Asia and Pacific affairs Alok Sharma on Wednesday said his government does not believe that "there is any legal ground" for restitution of the
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Indian origin Alok Sharma appointed UK Minister for Asia and Pacific
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 20 (ANI): Alok Sharma, Member of Parliament for Reading West, has been appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office with responsibility for Asia and the Pacific.
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