Kabul, Dec 18 (IANS) More than 5500 Afghan refugees were forcibly repatriated from Pakistan and Iran in a single day on Wednesday, a top Taliban official stated on Thursday.
Muscat, Dec 18 (IANS) Members of the Indian community on Thursday expressed their joy after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a community event in Oman's capital Muscat, stressing that they were inspired by his address and are yearning to do something for their country.
Muscat, Dec 18 (IANS) India and Oman signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and three MOUs covering the fields of maritime heritage and museum, agriculture and allied sectors, as well as higher education, according to a joint statement issued by the two countries at the end of the two-day visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Muscat on Thursday.
Muscat, Dec 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on Thursday conferred with the 'Order of Oman' award for his exceptional contribution to India-Oman ties and his visionary leadership - dedicated the honour to the age-old friendship between the two countries and called it a tribute to the warmth and affection between the 1.4 billion people of both nations.
Muscat, Dec 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday afternoon emplaned for New Delhi after concluding his landmark visit to Muscat. Oman Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik's brother and the Sultanate's Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said bid farewell to PM Modi at the airport following the conclusion of his engagements in the country.
Muscat, Dec 18 (IANS) India and Oman on Thursday adopted a Joint Vision Document on Maritime Cooperation, reflecting their shared commitment to regional maritime security, blue economy, and sustainable use of ocean resources.
Muscat/New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Oman offers unprecedented market access for Indian goods with zero-duty access on 98.08 per cent of Oman’s tariff lines, covering 99.38 per cent of India’s exports by value, the government said on Thursday.
Muscat, Dec 18 (IANS) Oman Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik conferred 'The First Class of the Order of Oman' on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday - an award that has previously been presented to Queen Elizabeth, Queen Maxim, Emperor Akihito, Nelson Mandela and King Abdullah of Jordan. This is the 29th such global honour for PM Modi.
Islamabad, Dec 18 (IANS) Various student organisations continued to hold protests at the University of Peshawar against the disappearance of two students, local media reported on Thursday.
Addis Ababa, Dec 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ethiopia has given fresh momentum to the India–Ethiopia economic partnership, members of the Indian Diaspora here said on Thursday, highlighting new opportunities in sectors such as agriculture, floriculture, leather, climate action and technology.
