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India top court cancels 214 coal licenses

India top court cancels 214 coal licenses

The apex court had ruled last month that all coal mining licences awarded between 1993 and 2010 are illegal.

Chinese Premier to visit Russia next month

Chinese Premier to visit Russia next month

Russia’s trade turnover with China is almost thrice as big as that with the US.

India creates history, maiden Mars mission successful

India creates history, maiden Mars mission successful

India has now become the first country to succeed on its first Mars mission, with a record-low budget of $74 million.

NSA spying station in Austria?

NSA spying station in Austria?

Published photos depict a listening post atop a skyscraper in Vienna, located next door to a venue which regularly hosts UN meetings.

India seeks re-election to UNHRC

India seeks re-election to UNHRC

The body aims to shine a spotlight on rights abuses by adopting resolutions.

China gives $6mn for south-south coop on climate change

China gives $6mn for south-south coop on climate change

China, India say developed nations, who were the first to industrialise, must take the initiative on climate change.

Russia, EU, Ukraine to hold energy talks this week

Russia, EU, Ukraine to hold energy talks this week

Six EU countries depend on Russia for 100 per cent of their gas imports.

Indian PM backs Russia, China ahead of US trip

Indian PM backs Russia, China ahead of US trip

Modi said he has faith in Beijing’s understanding and its commitment to global laws.

Refugee crisis developing on Turkey border

Refugee crisis developing on Turkey border

Hundreds of Kurdish peshmerga fighters have reportedly crossed the Iraqi border and have apparently already clashed with IS fighters in Syria.

India to grant visa-on-arrival to US citizens

India to grant visa-on-arrival to US citizens

Earlier in February this year, India announced it sought to extend its visa-on-arrival program to tourists from 180 countries.