Posts Tagged ‘region’
Growing US-Pakistan tension worries Kashmiris (Kashmir Newsletter)
In the wake of the NATO attacks in Pakistan that killed 28 soldiers, the common man in the Kashmir Valley is worried about the region's instability and its fallout here. Originally posted here: Growing US-Pakistan tension worries Kashmiris (Kashmir Newsletter)
Reactivated airfield in Arunachal strategic: IAF chief
Reactivation of an advanced landing ground (ALG) at Vijayanagar on the Sino-Indian border in Arunachal Pradesh is of strategic importance for the region, Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne said Friday. Read more: Reactivated airfield in Arunachal strategic: IAF chief
Successful SAARC summit, but there are still miles to go, says Manmohan Singh
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) has still miles to go before its full potential is realized, but there is a growing awareness among all countries of the region about Visit link: Successful SAARC summit, but there are still miles to go, says Manmohan Singh
Asia Pacific to shape future of 21st century: US
Washington: The US today underlined that the Asia-Pacific region is going to shape the future of the 21st century, as President Barack Obama prepared to embark on key tour to the region during which Here is the original post: Asia Pacific to shape future of 21st century: US
PM leaves for SAARC summit, to push for free trade
New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left on Wednesday for a four-day visit to attend the 17th SAARC summit in the Maldives where he will push for liberalisation of trade in the region and also Visit link: PM leaves for SAARC summit, to push for free trade
‘India-Pakistan rivalry impacts regional cooperation’
The South Asians for Human Rights (SAHR) has urged the leaders attending the forthcoming 17th SAARC summit to strive for a democratic charter for the region and cited hostility between India and Pakistan as a key hurdle to better cooperation in the region. Read the original here: 'India-Pakistan rivalry impacts regional cooperation'
Nod for rapid transit system in three NCR corridors
The central government has given 'in principle' approval to a Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) in three important corridors of National Capital Region (NCR) -- Delhi-Gurgaon-Alwar, Delhi-Sonepat-Panipat and Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut -- to provide high speed connectivity of these burgeoning urban centres with the national capital. Read more [...]
Protests in Telangana mark Andhra Pradesh formation day
Hyderabad: The 56th formation day of Andhra Pradesh was marked by protests and black flag demonstrations in Telangana with almost all ministers from the region staying away from the celebrations. View original post here: Protests in Telangana mark Andhra Pradesh formation day
Midwest AND mid-Atlantic face icy temperatures (Reuters)
Reuters - A wall of cold air behind the heavy snowstorm that battered the Midwest brought bone-chilling temperatures to the region on Monday and threatened the mid-Atlantic with a deep chill in days ahead, forecasters said. Visit link: Midwest AND mid-Atlantic face icy temperatures (Reuters)
NKorea sends top diplomat to Russia amid tensions (AP)
AP - North Korea warned Saturday that it is ready for an all-out war even as it dispatched its top diplomat to Russia amid a flurry of regional diplomatic efforts to defuse tensions over the North's deadly artillery attack on South Korea. Read this article: NKorea sends top diplomat to Russia amid tensions (AP)
