China downplays India, Bangladesh concerns on dam construction on Yarlung Zangbo river

New Delhi/Beijing, July 24 (UNI) China has downplayed concerns by India and Bangladesh that the dam being constructed on Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet would adversely impact downstream regions and said Beijing is engaged in cooperation with downstream countries on sharing hydrological data, flood prevention and disaster reduction. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said…

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China describes as ‘positive development’ issuance of visas by India

New Delhi/Beijing, July 24 (UNI) China has described as a ‘’positive development’’ India’s move to resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals, first time in five years, and said easing cross-border travel is widely beneficial. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said Beijing takes note of this positive development and will maintain communication and consultation…

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Indian, British agencies working together on extradition of economic offenders : PM

New Delhi/London, July 24 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said Indian and British agencies would continue to work together in close coordination and cooperation on the matter of extradition of economic offenders. ‘’On the matter of extradition of economic offenders as well, our agencies will continue to work together in close coordination and cooperation,’’…

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India-UK FTA ‘blueprint for shared prosperity’ : PM

London/New Delhi, July 24 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today described the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a blueprint for shared prosperity which is more than an economic partnership and marks historic milestone in relations between the two countries. ‘’I am pleased that after years of dedicated efforts, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement…

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‘Arbitration is in our DNA’: Justice Dhulia calls for revival of India’s ancient dispute resolution ethos

By Sangeeta Sharma New Delhi, July 24 (UNI) “Arbitration is nothing new to India, it is embedded in our cultural and historical roots,” remarked Supreme Court judge Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, highlighting how ancient Indian texts and village practices like ‘Grameshwar’ and ‘Panch Parmeshwar’ embodied arbitration as a divine duty. “When you sit on the seat…

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Rahul accuses Election Commission of failing in its duties, alleges voter fraud in Karnataka

New Delhi, July 24 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi today again accused the Election Commission of failing in its constitutional responsibilities and allowing “electoral malpractice in Karnataka”. Speaking to reporters at the Parliament House complex, Gandhi said, “It’s a serious matter. The Election Commission is not functioning as the Election…

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