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UK ambassador to US describes Trump as 'inept,' 'incompetent' in leaked ca
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [USA], July 7 (ANI): In a major embarrassment for the United Kingdom, its ambassador to the US, Sir Kim Darroch's secret cables to London were leaked on Saturday, wherein he described US President Donald Trump as "inept," "insecure" and "incompetent."
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Budget 2019-20: Sitharaman proposes giving NRIs Aadhar cards upon arrival
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday proposed that Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) holding Indian passports be given Aadhar cards upon their arrival in India without the mandatory 180-day waiting period.
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Union Budget 2019-20: India to open new diplomatic missions, including 18
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): Presenting the Union Budget 2019-20 in the Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that 18 new diplomatic missions will be opened in Africa.
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UK summons Chinese envoy amid growing diplomatic row over Hong Kong protes
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
London [UK], July 4 (ANI): Britain has summoned Chinese envoy Liu Xiaoming amid a growing diplomatic row between the two countries over the recent mass demonstrations in Hong Kong.
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India, Pakistan exchange list of civilian prisoners
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New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): India and Pakistan on Monday exchanged lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in their custody through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad.
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Vienna meeting is 'last chance' to save 2015 nuclear deal, Iran warns
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Vienna [Austria], June 29 (ANI): Iran on Friday warned that the diplomatic meeting in Vienna among the remaining signatories of the embattled 2015 nuclear deal may be the "last chance" to save the historic accord.
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India's candidature for UNSC non-permanent seat receives unanimous support
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
United Nations, June 26 (ANI): In a diplomatic win, India's candidature for a non-permanent seat of the UN Security Council for a two-year term has been unanimously endorsed by the Asia-Pacific group.
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India keen on reduction of tensions between US, Iran
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): India is keen on de-escalation of tensions between Iran and the United States and will take a decision on import of oil from Iran based on its energy security and commercial considerations, diplomatic sources said on Tuesday.
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India calls for de-escalation of tensions between US, Iran
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New Delhi [India], Jun 25 (ANI): India on Wednesday called on Iran and the United States to de-escalate their tensions, amid strained bilateral ties between them, diplomatic sources said on Tuesday.
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'US has concerns over S-400 missile but appreciative of India's requiremen
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New Delhi [India], Jun 25 (ANI): The US has some concerns over India procuring the S-400 missile defence system from Russia but is appreciative of New Delhi's requirements and is expected to take a view based on political-strategic assessment and the provisions of the American law, diplomati
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Jaishankar puts forth 5 points during diplomatic dinner, highlights India'
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jun 23 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar put forth five points he is working on and highlighted India's role in the global arena during the dinner hosted by him here on Saturday, according to the Ambassador of Iceland to India, Gudmundur Arni Stefansson.
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Preparations underway as Maduro set to visit Russia: Venezuelan diplomat
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Ufa [Russia], Jun 20 (ANI): Preparations for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's visit to Russia are underway, according to the Latin American nation's Ambassador in Moscow Carlos Rafael Faria Tortosa.
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