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US State Secy Blinken visits Tonga, says 'aid from Beijing comes with stri
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Following the United States's move to open an embassy in the Pacific island nation of Tonga on May 9, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has pledged to support Pacific countries, reiterating a warning about the perils of 'predatory' Chinese investment, reported Al Jazeera.
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Foreign Secretary Kwatra meets Sri Lankan foreign minister; discusses Wick
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Foreign Secretary Vijay Kwarta held a meeting with his Sri Lankan counterpart Ali Sabry in the island nation on Tuesday.
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Maldives has special relationship with India, its "immediate next-door nei
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Calling India an immediate next-door neighbour on Tuesday, Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid said that the island nation has a special relationship with India.
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Mrs. India Inc Season 4: An unprecedented journey like never before in Cin
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 8: Mrs. India Inc, the esteemed beauty pageant celebrating the essence of womanhood, is all set to unveil its highly anticipated Season 4. This year promises to be a truly remarkable and international affair, as the grand finale will take place in the capti
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China's aggressive approach in Sri Lanka's energy sector raises concern ab
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Due to its location in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka has long been seen as a strategically significant nation by China. For this reason, Beijing has actively boosted its presence and influence in Sri Lanka over the years, especially in the energy industry, Daily Mirror Online reported.
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PM Modi unveils 12-step initiative in Indo-Pacific Summit for engagement w
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a 12-step initiative in the third Forum For India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Summit held on May 21 in Papua New Guinea.
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PM Modi leaves for Australia after Papua New Guinea visit
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, emplanes from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea for Sydney, Australia.
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Khandvi to Kolhapuri- Indian cuisine with millets served to Pacific nation
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's banquet for the leaders attending the third India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Summit in Papua New Guinea today included millets to raise awareness for food security and nutrition.
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PM Modi meets with Pacific Island nation leaders on sidelines of FIPIC Sum
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met with the leaders of Pacific Island nations on the sidelines of the third India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Summit in Papua New Guinea.
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IAF Chief meets Sri Lanka Prime Minister Gunawardena on second day of isla
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Indian Air Force Chief VR Chaudhari met Sri Lanka Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena on the second day of his four-day visit to the island nation and discussed bilateral ties.
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4.6 magnitude earthquake hits Nicobar Island
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
"Earthquake of Magnitude:4.6, occurred on 10-04-2023, 02:26:02 IST, Lat: 8.98 and Long: 94.07, Depth: 32 Km ,Location: 220km N of Campbell Bay, Nicobar island," tweeted NCS.
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Toxic acids from China-funded Norochcholai Coal Power Plant could affect M
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The development comes as China is making a comeback in Sri Lanka as Beijing first gave its consent on conditionalities for the International Monetary Fund to lend money to the island nation. Reports have emerged that indicate that China's Sinopec has committed to invest in Sri Lanka's Hamban
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