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'Well known global brands' may be linked to Xinjiang rights abuses: UN pan
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New York [US], March 30 (ANI): Scores of Chinese and foreign companies may be involved in human trafficking, forced labour and other human rights abuses in China's Xinjiang region, a United Nations working group said on Monday.
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India's credit line for Bangladesh covers nuclear projects, Rooppur nuclea
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], March 27 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Saturday that New Delhi would be involved in the development of the transmission lines for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Bangladesh as part of its credit line for the neighbouring country.
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PM Modi's visit to temples in Bangladesh should be seen in larger context:
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], March 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to temples in Bangladesh should be viewed from a wider context and was part of the plan for a long time, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Saturday.
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India will continue to engage with Bangladesh to conclude Teesta agreement
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 24 (ANI): India will continue to engage with Bangladesh to conclude the Teesta agreement as soon as possible, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Wednesday ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country starting Friday.
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PM Modi's visit to Bangladesh will have special significance, highlight un
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh later this week will be of "very special significance" and will serve to highlight the celebration of unique bilateral ties, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Wednesday.
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Foreign Secretary Shringla meets Italian envoy, welcomes Italy's accession
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla met Italian Ambassador Vincenzo De Luca on Wednesday and welcomed the country's accession to the International Solar Alliance.
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China non-compliant with joint declaration on Hong Kong: UK
Updated : 5 years ago IST
London [UK], March 13 (ANI): The United Kingdom on Saturday said it considers China to be in a "state of ongoing non-compliance" with the Sino-British joint declaration after Beijing approved sweeping changes for tighter control over Hong Kong.
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US COVID-19 vaccines to be manufactured in India
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 12 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Friday confirmed that US COVID-19 vaccines will be manufactured in India, adding that they would be financed by the US and Japan with logistical support from Australia.
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Quad leaders discuss restoration of democracy in Myanmar: Foreign Secretar
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 12 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Friday said the issue of the conflict-ridden situation in Myanmar came up during the first Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), with leaders agreeing that it was important to work towards the restoration of dem
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Vaccine initiative most pressing, valuable takeaway of Quad summit: Foreig
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 12 (ANI): Noting that the vaccine initiative "is the most pressing and valuable" among the concrete takeaways of the first summit meeting of Quad leaders, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Friday said that the four-member countries of Quadrilateral Secur
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MEA summons British envoy for 'unwarranted discussion' at Westminster on
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 9 (ANI): India has summoned British High Commissioner on "unwarranted discussion" in the British Parliament on agricultural reforms in India
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Brothers of US-based journalist detained after Xinjiang coverage, in appar
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 9 (ANI): Two brothers of US-based Journalist Eset Sulaiman have been detained by the authorities in China's Xinjiang as part of an intimidation campaign aimed at preventing him from reporting on rights abuses, according to Radio Free Asia.
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