India, Japan for continuing efforts to simplify visa procedure

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 23:56

Seeking to further enhance economic ties, India and Japan on Saturday stressed to continue efforts to simplify visa procedures for smooth movement of people.

SCO won`t replace NATO in Afghanistan: Russian diplomat

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 08:16

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has no plans to replace NATO in Afghanistan following planned withdrawal of block`s troops from that country, Russia`s envoy to the SCO Kirill Barsky said.

Leading economies grow into recovery: OECD

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 19:08

Most advanced economies are showing signs of strengthening recovery, the OECD said on Monday, highlighting growth in Japan, the United States and Britain.

OECD sees growth firming on improving eurozone outlook

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 17:33

The outlook for advanced economies is improving as momentum shifts up a gear in the crisis-weary eurozone, the OECD`s monthly leading indicator showed on Monday.

Obama opens way to Gulf grouping military sales

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 04:59

President Barack Obama ruled that a regional grouping of Gulf Arab states should be allowed to buy certain US defense articles, deepening ties with a grouping wary of Iran`s regional influence.

Muslim bloc calls for recognition of Palestinian state

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 12:30

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation called on the international community to recognise the Palestinian Territories as a sovereign state.

Muslim bloc calls for recognition of Palestinian state

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 02:18

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation called on the international community to recognise the Palestinian Territories as a sovereign state "in the shortest possible time" as it closed its annual conference of foreign ministers today.

Muslim bloc urges global community to back Palestinians

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 05:27

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation has called on the international community to support an independent Palestinian state as it opened a conference also focusing on the crises in Syria and Mali.

Muslim bloc urges global community to back Palestinians

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 04:52

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation has called on the international community to support an independent Palestinian state as it opened a conference also focusing on the crises in Syria and Mali.

Indian economy sees positive change in growth momentum: OECD

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 21:05

Indian economy is seeing a tentative positive change in momentum while most of the major economies are witnessing improved growth prospects, Paris-based think tank OECD said Monday.

India seeks US cooperation in countering CBRN weapons threat

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 19:43

With mass transit system being a potential target for terrorists, India has sought cooperation from the US in providing technical assistance in countering threats from Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) weapons.

India, Egypt discuss ways to expand cooperation

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 20:26

Making India his first stop in Asia after assuming charge, Egypt`s Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy arrived here today and held talks with his Indian counterpart Salman Khurshid during which they discussed ways to expand their cooperation on regional and international issues.