Beijing, Aug 27 (IANS) Lhasa, a holy pilgrimage city, was temporarily transformed to resemble Beijing, turning the Patola parade ground into a mini Tiananmen Square, where authorities observed and monitored every assembled citizen during the recent visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to central Tibet, a report cited on Wednesday.
Islamabad, Aug 27 (IANS) Pakistan’s institutions are riddled with corruption, with the military standing out not only for its immunity from scrutiny but because of its deep-rooted involvement in the systemic rot, a report cited on Wednesday.
Quetta, Aug 27 (IANS) Several districts of Balochistan witnessed armed clashes, highway blockades and strict restrictions as tensions ran high on the first anniversary of 'Operation Herof'.
Seattle, Aug 27 (IANS) The new Chancery premises of the Consulate General of India in Seattle, was officially inaugurated by Ambassador of India to the United States, Vinay Kwatra in the presence of Governor of Washington State Bob Ferguson, US Senator Maria Cantwell and Mayor of Seattle Bruce Harrell.
Virginia, Aug 26 (IANS) Asserting that India enjoys the most comprehensive and multifaceted relationship with the United States, Former Foreign Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla has emphasised that New Delhi and Washington will find a way to conclude a satisfactory, mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement "early rather than late" that would also set the stage for the visit of US President Donald Trump to India for the Quad Summit, later this year.
Moscow, Aug 27 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit with the Kremlin confirming on Wednesday that the Presidential office is currently preparing a schedule of the leader's bilateral meetings which will be held on the sidelines of the event.
Islamabad, Aug 27 (IANS) Highlighting the heinous practice of honour killings in Pakistan and the latest case involving a 19-year-old bride in Pirwadhai who was murdered after a jirga decided her fate, a report on Wednesday called the local council delivering justice as a "mob of patriarchs", only men, which have egos and unchecked power.
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka's visit to India marks a pivotal movement as the infusion of political will into an old partnership is transforming historic goodwill into actionable initiatives. The next few years will test implementation but the structured roadmap and mutual stakeholder engagement suggest outcomes that may extend beyond just India-Fiji ties and establish a model for India's regional outreach, a report highlighted on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) India and Zimbabwe together can write the “next great chapter of South-South cooperation,” showing the world how partnerships among developing nations can power innovation, industrial growth, and a fairer global economy, H.E. Gen. (Retd) Dr C.G.D.N. Chiwenga, Vice President of Zimbabwe said on Wednesday.
Moscow, Aug 27 (IANS) The heads of the negotiating groups of Russia and Ukraine continue to remain in contact but there are no exact dates for next round of talks yet, Russian President's Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
