New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Bangladesh Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury told parliament that the country's total external debt stood at $78.22 billion as of March this year, and warned that the country’s debt‑servicing obligations are set to rise in coming years, a new report has said.
Washington, June 27 (IANS) Six months into his tenure in India, US Ambassador Sergio Gor on Saturday asserted that India-US ties are on a strong footing, anchored by the close relationship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump.
Washington, June 27 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is on its way to becoming a global power and increasingly participating in the decisions being made on the international stage.
Victoria, June 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie on Saturday visited the National Botanical Garden of Seychelles in Victoria, soon after PM Modi began his State Visit to the archipelagic island.
Victoria, June 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday began a three-day State Visit to Seychelles to attend the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the country's National Day as the Guest of Honour and further strengthen the bilateral cooperation.
Washington, June 27 (IANS) Indian naval ship INS Sudarshini arrived at the Port of Baltimore in the United States' Maryland, underscoring India's rich maritime heritage as well as the enduring bonds of friendship and cooperation between the navies of both countries, the Ministry of Defence announced on Saturday.
Quetta, June 27 (IANS) Human rights body Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has announced that its central leader, Mahrang Baloch, has been nominated for the coveted Nobel Peace Prize for the second time.
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) A practical business utilisation manual for the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was launched by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal in London to help businesses in both countries maximise the benefits of the landmark trade pact before it comes into force on July 15, it was announced on Saturday.
Amsterdam, June 27 (IANS) The Free Balochistan Movement (FBM) -- a political organisation advocating for the independence of Balochistan -- staged a protest in the Netherlands' capital, Amsterdam, drawing attention to decades of brutality against Baloch civilians by Pakistani forces, while calling for justice.
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) The funeral of former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar's elder brother, Shahid Akhtar, in Islamabad has come under scrutiny after senior members of Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), including its deputy chief Saifullah Kasuri, were seen attending the last rites.
