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After 6 years of toil, India and Japan ink historic nuclear deal

After 6 years of toil, India and Japan ink historic nuclear deal

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2016

The deal would allow Japan to export nuclear technology to India.

PM Modi meets Japanese Emperor Akihito

PM Modi meets Japanese Emperor Akihito

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2016

The call on came ahead of wide-ranging talks between Modi and his counterpart Abe

India aims to be world's most open economy: Modi

India aims to be world's most open economy: Modi

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2016

He said his government was committed to further reform policies to boost 'Make in India' and for creating conducive business environment through stable and transparent regulatory mechanisms

Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej dies at 88

Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej dies at 88

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2016

Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn will succeed the king, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said in a televised address.

One country exports terror, isolate, sanction it: PM to Asean

One country exports terror, isolate, sanction it: PM to Asean

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2016

While addressing the 14th ASEAN-India summit, the PM noted that growing radicalism and spread of extreme violence are the other security threats.

PM Modi and Obama meet for 8th time in 2 years

PM Modi and Obama meet for 8th time in 2 years

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2016

This could be their last meeting as leaders of the two countries with Obama's second term as US President coming to an end in November.

Modi, Abe vow to deepen counter-terror, nuclear cooperation

Modi, Abe vow to deepen counter-terror, nuclear cooperation

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2016

Modi held talks with Abe after arriving in the Laotian capital to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations-India and the East Asia summits that will take place on Thursday.

PM in Laos tomorrow for ASEAN-India, East Asia meets

PM in Laos tomorrow for ASEAN-India, East Asia meets

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2016

The Summit comes at a time when China is flexing its muscle to tighten its grip over the disputed South China Sea.

India, Vietnam ink 12 deals, vow to boost defence ties

India, Vietnam ink 12 deals, vow to boost defence ties

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2016

India on Saturday extended $500 million (Rs 3,328 crore) Line of Credit to Vietnam for facilitating deeper defence cooperation with the south east Asian nation, as the two countries elevated their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to respond to emerging regional challenges.

Modi in Vietnam: From feeding fish to praying at Pagoda

Modi in Vietnam: From feeding fish to praying at Pagoda

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited the historic Pagoda temple in Hanoi and the stilt house where revered Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh lived, apart from enjoying fishing with his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Stopped 'sweets of many': Modi on corruption

Stopped 'sweets of many': Modi on corruption

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2016

Addressing the Indian diaspora at the end of his two-day visit to Qatar, Modi said, "We have only cleaned up the0020surface (on corruption) and a detailed clean-up remains."

India, Qatar ink 7 agreements to boost cooperation

India, Qatar ink 7 agreements to boost cooperation

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2016

Official talks were held between Modi and Seikh Tamim for multi-sectoral partnership and strengthening of Indo-Qatar ties following which the agreements and Memorandums of Understanding were signed on the second day of the Prime Minister's visit.

Modi, Qatar's emir hold talks to boost bilateral ties

Modi, Qatar's emir hold talks to boost bilateral ties

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2016

With an intent to give a push to India-Qatar ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Sunday held detailed talks on a wide range of issues.

Modi woos investors in Malaysia

Modi woos investors in Malaysia

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2015

India has ended regulatory uncertainty: Modi assures Malaysia.

Malaysia's Najib calls Modi 'man of action'

Malaysia's Najib calls Modi 'man of action'

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2015

Both countries will advance maritime security and strengthen disaster response in the region, says Modi.

Religion should be delinked from terror: PM in Malaysia

Religion should be delinked from terror: PM in Malaysia

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2015

Addressing the Indian diaspora on the second day of his three-day visit to Malaysia, Modi said India draws strength from its diversity and that his government is working to create an environment where enterprise flourishes and everybody gets basic needs like roof, sanitation, water, health care and education.

PM Modi unveils Swami Vivekananda's statue in Malaysia

PM Modi unveils Swami Vivekananda's statue in Malaysia

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2015

The PM unveiled the bronze statue of Vivekananda amid cheers from the more than 2,000 Indians, most of them ethnic Indian-Malaysians.

Terrorism's long shadow stretches across world: PM

Terrorism's long shadow stretches across world: PM

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2015

"We often thought of terrorism as a peripheral problem for this region. The barbaric terrorist strikes in Paris, Ankara, Beirut, Mali and on the Russian aircraft is a stark reminder that its shadow stretches across our societies and our world, both in recruitment and choice of targets," Modi said in his remarks at the East Asia Summit.

PM calls for enhancing counter-terror cooperation with ASEAN

PM calls for enhancing counter-terror cooperation with ASEAN

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2015

He suggested evolving specific plans for cooperation with the 10-memeber grouping in key areas of maritime security, counter-piracy and humanitarian and disaster relief.

ASEAN goof-up: Tricolour upside down as Modi, Abe shake hands

ASEAN goof-up: Tricolour upside down as Modi, Abe shake hands

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2015

The national flag was in the background of Modi and Abe's customary handshake at the Summit and was hoisted on a stand next to that of Japan.