PM referred to Katchatheevu in his response to Oppn's no-confidence motion in Parliament. Tamil Nadu CM Stalin has urged Modi to initiate diplomatic efforts to retrieve the island.
Modi calls document ‘India’s long-term commitment towards Sri Lanka’ and says the island nation plays an essential role in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, on a two-day visit to India, said the two countries have agreed on a 'vision' to strengthen their economic partnership.
President expected to stress on importance of India’s support in Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, amid concerns over island nation's close ties with China, its biggest bilateral creditor.
In exclusive interview to ThePrint on sidelines of Indian Ocean Conference in Dhaka, Sri Lanka's Ports, Shipping & Aviation minister said 'must ensure India's security is not threatened by anybody'.
A delegation from National Centre for Good Governance led by its DG Bharat Lal met Lankan president, senior civil servants earlier this week. It made a presentation on various schemes.
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has given ticket to a Hindu candidate for the first time and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party has fielded two Hindus. Activists say they are simply paying lip service.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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