Efforts on to trace Judith D`Souza, 39 Indian captives in Iraq: Sushma Swaraj
Judith, 40, working with NGO Aga Khan Development Network was kidnapped earlier this month while she was returning home after a dinner at a friend`s place in the Qala-e-Fatullah area of Kabul.
Jun 19, 2016, 20:59 PM IST
China is not protesting India's entry into NSG, clarifies Sushma Swaraj
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday clarified that China is not protesting India's entry into Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).
Jun 19, 2016, 15:39 PM IST
NSG membership won't give India tangible gains: Expert
The plenary meeting of the NSG is expected to be held in Seoul, South Korea on June 24.
Jun 17, 2016, 17:59 PM IST
India, Pakistan's SCO entry may have negative effect on grouping: China
With Shanghai Cooperation Organisation set to admit India and Pakistan amid growing rancour over their NSG membership bid, a Chinese state-run daily Friday expressed concern that the hostility between them may have a "negative effect" on the security grouping.
Jun 17, 2016, 16:15 PM IST
US urges NSG members to support India's membership despite China's concerns
During the US visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, US President Barack Obama welcomed India's application to the NSG.
Jun 17, 2016, 08:59 AM IST
'China could support India's NSG bid if it promises to comply with NPT stipulations'
China said on Thursday that India has to comply with nuclear non-proliferation rules and have an independent foreign policy for China to support its bid to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).
Jun 16, 2016, 21:25 PM IST
New Zealand softens stand on India's NSG membership bid as Pakistan lobbies for its application
New Zealand is now pressing for a criteria-based approach for inducting new members as against giving one-time exception to any country.
Jun 16, 2016, 09:19 AM IST
India's entry into NSG will shake strategic balance in South Asia, break Indo-Pak nuclear balance: China
The US recognised New Delhi as a "major defence partner" during Modi's recent visit.
Jun 16, 2016, 09:08 AM IST
Happy birthday: Narendra Modi wishes China's Xi Jinping amid NSG deadlock
Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted the birthday greetings for Chinese President Xi Jinping in Mandarin on Weibo, the Chinese equivalent of Twitter.
Jun 15, 2016, 15:18 PM IST
India's inclusion in NSG club will touch 'raw nerve' with Pakistan: China
China along with New Zealand, Ireland, Turkey, South Africa and Austria were opposed to India's NSG membership bid.
Jun 14, 2016, 12:33 PM IST
When Jawaharlal Nehru rejected US' help to fulfil India's NSG dream
"If Jawaharlal Nehru had accepted the US' offer, 50 years later India would not have to yearn to enter into the Nuclear Suppliers Group."
Jun 13, 2016, 19:58 PM IST
Extensive discussions in NSG to admit new nations: China
While the US and a majority of the 48 members back India's admission, China along with New Zealand, Ireland, Turkey, South Africa and Austria are reportedly opposed to India's entry.
Jun 13, 2016, 19:00 PM IST
More talks needed to build consensus on India’s entry to NSG, says China
Membership of NSG will help India significantly expand its atomic energy sector.
Jun 12, 2016, 15:06 PM IST
Pakistan reaches out to Mexico, Italy seeking support for NSG bid
Pakistan has reached out to Mexico and Italy seeking support for its NSG membership bid, stepping up diplomatic efforts for its inclusion in the elite 48-nation bloc whose membership India is also eyeing.
Jun 11, 2016, 09:50 AM IST
China opposes India's NSG membership bid in Vienna, but New Delhi still hopeful of turnaround
China has been opposing India's membership bid saying the elite nuclear club should not alter criteria for specific applicants.
Jun 11, 2016, 09:20 AM IST
Congress targets BJP chief Amit Shah over ''limited knowledge of international affairs''
The Congress on Friday ridiculed BJP president Amit Shah for his statement that US support for India`s bid to enter the multi-lateral export control regimes MTCR and NSG will "pave the way for India to become an important arms exporter", by saying that the BJP "needs to understand that MTCR was about controlling proliferation of missiles and not becoming an arms exporter".
Jun 10, 2016, 23:42 PM IST
NSG meeting ends; India's bid to be taken up in next plenary in Seoul
Besides China, the member countries in the 48-nation group which were opposed to India’s membership were New Zealand, Ireland, Turkey, South Africa and Austria.
Jun 10, 2016, 23:00 PM IST
Several nations opposing India's NSG membership bid soften their stand, say reports
China has been stressing that if NSG decides to induct India, it should also give same treatment to Pakistan, which is its close ally.
Jun 10, 2016, 09:22 AM IST
Most nations back India's NSG bid despite China's opposition; 'rattled' Pakistan asks US to support its entry in nuke club
Reports said on Thursday that China was leading the opposition to India's membership to the NSG.
Jun 09, 2016, 23:56 PM IST
China leads resistance to India joining Nuclear Suppliers Group
China is leading opposition to a push by the United States and other major powers for India to join the main club of countries controlling access to sensitive nuclear technology, diplomats said on Thursday.
Jun 09, 2016, 20:59 PM IST
