Indo-US civil nuclear deal dominate talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama on Tuesday pledged to improve bilateral ties between their countries. Their talks revolved around the need to resolve concerns arising over tough liability laws in India that have come in the way of implementing the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal. They also discussed the growing security concerns in West Asia, besides extending their cooperation in the defence sector for another ten years.
Border standoff against India is over, says Beijing
The Chinese government on Tuesday said that their border standoff with India in Eastern Ladakh was over. Both sides have reportedly withdrawn their troops from the Chumar sector along the Line of Actual Control, in a bid to reduce tensions at the border. "On September 30, the frontier defence troops of the two countries completed simultaneous withdrawal according to the steps formulated by the two sides and restored peace and tranquility in the area," said a statement from the Chinese foreign ministry. Tensions erupted last month over the construction of a Chinese road, five kilometers inside Indian territory.
Uddhav Thackeray to meet Modi and discuss Shiv Sena's future in the NDA
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said that he will decide his party's future in the ruling National Democratic Alliance, after holding discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On Monday, Uddhav Thackeray announced that Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Sector Anant Geete from the Shiv Sena, will leave the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central cabinet. Last week Shiv Sena and BJP snapped ties in Maharashtra, weeks before the state assembly polls on October 15.
IAS officer at the centre of 'Snoopgate' controversy charged with corruption
Senior Indian Administrative Service officer Pradeep Sharma, who accused the former Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi of using the state's administrative machinery to snoop on a female architect earlier this year, has now been charged with corruption. The Gujarat police has accused Sharma of allotting government-owned land to a Kutch-based industrial unit at throwaway prices. This transaction has reportedly caused losses worth Rs 1.2 crore to the state exchequer.
Heartache for two Indian boxers at the Asian Games, controversy erupts over referees
Two Indian boxers lost their bouts at the Asian Games in South Korea on Tuesday due to dubious refereeing decisions in favour of participants from the host nation. Despite leaving her opponent battered, Sarita Negi lost the women's 60kg semi-final bout to South Korea's Park Jina. Devendro Singh, meanwhile, lost the men's 49kg quarterfinal bout to home favourite Shin Jonghun, despite out-punching him in all three rounds. "I suppose the only ones who thought the Korean had won were the judges," said B Fernandez, senior trainer for the Indian contingent. But Indian star Mary Kom reached the final of the women's 51kg event.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama on Tuesday pledged to improve bilateral ties between their countries. Their talks revolved around the need to resolve concerns arising over tough liability laws in India that have come in the way of implementing the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal. They also discussed the growing security concerns in West Asia, besides extending their cooperation in the defence sector for another ten years.
Border standoff against India is over, says Beijing
The Chinese government on Tuesday said that their border standoff with India in Eastern Ladakh was over. Both sides have reportedly withdrawn their troops from the Chumar sector along the Line of Actual Control, in a bid to reduce tensions at the border. "On September 30, the frontier defence troops of the two countries completed simultaneous withdrawal according to the steps formulated by the two sides and restored peace and tranquility in the area," said a statement from the Chinese foreign ministry. Tensions erupted last month over the construction of a Chinese road, five kilometers inside Indian territory.
Uddhav Thackeray to meet Modi and discuss Shiv Sena's future in the NDA
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said that he will decide his party's future in the ruling National Democratic Alliance, after holding discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On Monday, Uddhav Thackeray announced that Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Sector Anant Geete from the Shiv Sena, will leave the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central cabinet. Last week Shiv Sena and BJP snapped ties in Maharashtra, weeks before the state assembly polls on October 15.
IAS officer at the centre of 'Snoopgate' controversy charged with corruption
Senior Indian Administrative Service officer Pradeep Sharma, who accused the former Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi of using the state's administrative machinery to snoop on a female architect earlier this year, has now been charged with corruption. The Gujarat police has accused Sharma of allotting government-owned land to a Kutch-based industrial unit at throwaway prices. This transaction has reportedly caused losses worth Rs 1.2 crore to the state exchequer.
Heartache for two Indian boxers at the Asian Games, controversy erupts over referees
Two Indian boxers lost their bouts at the Asian Games in South Korea on Tuesday due to dubious refereeing decisions in favour of participants from the host nation. Despite leaving her opponent battered, Sarita Negi lost the women's 60kg semi-final bout to South Korea's Park Jina. Devendro Singh, meanwhile, lost the men's 49kg quarterfinal bout to home favourite Shin Jonghun, despite out-punching him in all three rounds. "I suppose the only ones who thought the Korean had won were the judges," said B Fernandez, senior trainer for the Indian contingent. But Indian star Mary Kom reached the final of the women's 51kg event.
