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Pakistan reacts to Indian Might in Myanmar

Jun 10, 2015 - 5:21 pm EDT @theindpanorama 2

ISLAMABAD: In a strong reaction, Pakistan on Wednesday warned India not to mistake it for Myanmar. Interior minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan made the statement in response to the Indian operation against militants in Myanmar and minister […]

20 soldiers killed in Manipur ambush in deadliest attack on Army in 33 years

Jun 5, 2015 - 12:51 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

GUWAHATI/IMPHAL/NEW DELHI (TIP): At least 20 soldiers were killed and over a dozen injured in a well-planned and clinically executed militant ambush in Manipur’s Chandel district on June 4 morning — the deadliest such blow […]

Myanmar detains journalists covering boat people ‘rescue’

Jun 5, 2015 - 12:16 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

MYANMAR (TIP): Myanmar’s navy has briefly detained journalists who tried to reach a remote island where more than 700 migrants were being held after their ship was found drifting off the country’s southwestern coast. Some […]

Bangladesh to set up courts to try people smugglers

May 30, 2015 - 1:39 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

DHAKA (TIP): Bangladesh is moving to set up seven special courts across the country to try people smugglers charged with trafficking desperate migrants to Southeast Asia on rickety boats, a minister said on May 28. […]

Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping seem to have built a rapport

A FORTHRIGHT MODI IN CHINA

May 22, 2015 - 11:58 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

During his China visit, Prime Minister Modi has been unusually forthright in speaking about the problems that hold back the India-China relationship. He probably feels that his desire to strengthen ties with China being so clear, […]

Iran releases seized Maersk cargo ship

May 8, 2015 - 1:34 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

TEHRAN (TIP): Iran has released the Maersk Tigris cargo vessel seized by its patrol boats in the Strait of Hormuz last week over a business dispute, Iranian authorities said May 7. They said the ship […]

Pakistan stood by us when China was isolated: Xi Jinping

Apr 24, 2015 - 12:14 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

ISLAMABAD (TIP): Chinese President Xi Jinping on April 21 described Pakistan as China‘s “dependable” friend and firmly backed its territorial integrity, as he announced long-term support for the cash-strapped country’s economic development. Addressing a joint sitting […]

Over 120 killed in Thailand during Songran festival

Apr 17, 2015 - 2:03 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

BANGKOK (TIP): Over 120 people have been killed and 1,281 injured in Thailand as thousands began their annual journey to their hometowns to celebrate the three-day water festival of Songkran heralding the Thai New Year. […]

Alarm bells for India? China plans to build rail link with Nepal through Mt Everest

Apr 11, 2015 - 10:34 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

BEIJING (TIP): China is planning to build a tunnel under Mount Everest, called Qomolangma in Tibetan, as part of its plan to extend its rail link to Nepal, the state run China Daily said on […]

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SMART MOVES – Modi Government on US & China

Mar 27, 2015 - 12:11 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

CHINA NOW WORLD’S THIRD-BIGGEST ARMS EXPORTER: SIPRI

Mar 20, 2015 - 4:19 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

BEIJING (TIP): China has overtaken Germany to become the world’s third-biggest arms exporter, although its 5 per cent of the market remains small compared to the combined 58 per cent of exports from the US […]

Myanmar police clash with protesting students

Mar 13, 2015 - 8:25 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

LETPADAN, MYANMAR (TIP): Myanmar police beat students with batons and detained some of them as they broke up a group of about 200 protesters who had been locked in a standoff with security forces for […]

Myanmar rebels deny attack on Red Cross-protected refugees

Feb 27, 2015 - 8:11 am EST @theindpanorama 0

YANGON, MYANMAR (TIP): Kokang ethnic rebels battling Myanmar forces in the country’s north denied several government accusations on february 23, including that they attacked a Red Cross-flagged truck that was carrying refugees fleeing fighting in […]

Dozens of Myanmar troops killed fighting northern rebels

Feb 20, 2015 - 6:40 am EST @theindpanorama 0

YANGON (TIP): Heavy fighting between Myanmar‘s army and rebels has killed 47 soldiers, state media said on February 20, sending a flood of people across the border with China and overshadowing hopes for a national […]

Business & Economics

INDIA’S RELATIONS WITH THE US MUST NOT BE ONE-SIDED

Jan 24, 2015 - 9:10 am EST @theindpanorama 0

‘It is in the interest of both sides that the visit is seen as being successful. Both sides have invested considerable political capital in it…….This rapid exchange of visits and the decisions taken have to be justified, […]

Modi returns home after 3-nation tour of Myanmar, Australia and Fiji

Nov 21, 2014 - 7:53 am EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): After a threenation tour of Myanmar, Australia and Fiji that was spread over nine days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the New Delhi aiport on November 20 morning. He was received […]

Modi returns home after 3-nation tour of Myanmar, Australia and Fiji

Nov 21, 2014 - 7:05 am EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): After a threenation tour of Myanmar, Australia and Fiji that was spread over nine days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the New Delhi aiport on November 20 morning. He was received […]

OBAMA MEETS MYANMAR LEADER AMID FEARS OF BACKSLIDE

Nov 14, 2014 - 7:54 am EST @theindpanorama 0

NAYPYITAW, MYANMAR (TIP): President Barack Obama received a hero’s welcome two years ago during his historic visit to Myanmar, whose rapid rebirth after decades of repression was a source of hope for the region and […]

PM meets Suu Kyi

Nov 14, 2014 - 7:44 am EST @theindpanorama 0

NAY PYI TAW (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 12 met Nobel laureate and Myanmar’s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who described India as her “second home”, recalling the years she spent in […]

WORLD CELEBRATES DIWALI with prayers, bright lights and fireworks

Oct 25, 2014 - 3:01 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON (TIP): The five-day Indian festival – Diwali – symbolic of victory of good over evil was celebrated , from October 22 , the world over with great enthusiasm Amid chanting of Vedic mantras and […]

Asia

Myanmar cancels planned parliamentary byelection

Oct 17, 2014 - 7:48 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

YANGON (TIP): Myanmar‘s Union Election Commission, on October 13, said that it is cancelling byelections that were scheduled for later this year to fill 35 empty parliamentary seats. Commission chairman Tin Aye made the surprise […]

Europe

AL-QAIDA’S SHADOWY NEW ‘EMIR’ IN SOUTH ASIA HANDED TOUGH JOB

Sep 12, 2014 - 6:36 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

MULTAN, PAKISTAN (TIP): Pakistani militant Asim Umar has been handed a very tough job. Thrust into the limelight after being named leader of al- Qaida’s newly created south Asian wing, he has been entrusted with […]

Asia

Myanmar cancels planned parliamentary byelection

Sep 12, 2014 - 6:35 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

YANGON (TIP): Myanmar‘s Union Election Commission, on Sept 10, said that it is cancelling byelections that were scheduled for later this year to fill 35 empty parliamentary seats. Commission chairman Tin Aye made the surprise […]

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Hazards of a poorly planned engagement with Pakistan

Aug 28, 2014 - 5:56 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

“While a measured engagement with whoever rules Pakistan is necessary, it has to be complemented with measures to tighten internal security, enhance our military capabilities and raise the costs for Pakistan, if it pursues its […]

Business & Economics

Standard Chartered fined $300 million over money laundering controls

Aug 22, 2014 - 6:07 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): New York state’s banking regulator hit Standard Chartered Bank with a $300 million fine and restrictions on its dollar-clearing business on Tuesday for not detecting possible money laundering. The New York Department […]

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