India, Canada Sign Civil Nuclear Deal

Latest Update News About Keyshia Cole Pregnant Pictures, Keyshia Cole, Monica, Cole, Eminem, Toronto: Breaking new grounds in their bilateral relationship, India and Canada on Sunday signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement and strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the first Indian Head of the Government to visit Canada after IK Gujral’s trip here 16 years ago, and his counterpart Stephen Harper hailed the signature of the nuclear agreement after their one-on-one and delegation level talks that will provide for cooperation in civil nuclear energy including import of uranium and equipment from Canada.

The civil nuclear agreement was signed by Srikumar Banerjee, Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy and Canadian Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon in the presence of the two prime ministers.

The deal also envisages cooperation in fields of nuclear waste management and radiation safety. The agreement assumes significance in the context of Canada’s strong attitude in the past when it slaped sanctions against India after the Pokhran I and II tests in 1974 and 1998.

A joint statement issued at the end of the meeting said the two prime ministers committed themselves to the ratification of the agreement and completion of all remaining steps necessary to ensure its early implementation. They underscored the potential for mutually beneficial civil nuclear cooperation and trade.

The two prime ministers solemnly observed the occasion of the 25th anniversary of bombing of Air India flight 182 ‘Kanishka’ on June 23, 1985 that killed 329 people on board. Only a few days Harper apologised to the families of the victims of the disaster for “institutional failures” of the government and promised some form of compensation to them.

In his remarks to the media, the prime minister made a reference to his Canada visit coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the Kanishka aircrash.

“This terrible disaster and the suffering it has led to will forever remain a stark reminder of the need for all of us to work unitedly to eliminate the scourge of terrorism. The victims of this tragedy deserve full justice,” he said.

At a joint interaction with the media in the company of Harper, Singh said that civil nuclear cooperation agreement that the two countries have signed “breaks new grounds” in the history of bilateral cooperation in the sector.

“It reflects the change in International realities and will open new doors for mutually beneficial cooperation in nuclear technology,” he said. The two leaders, in the joint statement, strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and agreed to direct their respective governments toward greater cooperation in counter-terrorism and security related matters.”

Reiterating the need for intensifying global cooperation in combating international terrorism, they called for an early conclusion and adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism within the UN framework.

Singh said he and Harper have today added fresh vitality and content to bilateral cooperation.

“We have identified renewable energy, clean technologies, and energy efficiency as other priority areas of cooperation. The newly-constituted Canada-India Energy Forum has already begun its work and has our full support. We have also decided to focus on mining and agriculture as the other priority areas of cooperation,” he said.

The Indian Prime Minister said that two countries have reaffirmed their resolved to achieve the annual bilateral trade target of USD 15 billion within the next five years and to encourage two-way flow of investments.

India News

Latest Updates News About Indian News, Ndtv, Aaj Tak, India, Cnn Ibn: The India news reported that the air India planed cashed in the southern Mangalore on Saturday. The India news has confirmed that the plane was carrying around one hundred and sixty people on board which also included six members from the crew. The officials at the Mangalore airport rushed to the crash stie when the plane was unable to reach the airport runway. The crash resulted in a jungle near the airport and burst into fires and smokes after the crash landing. The rescue teams reached the crash site and took out the ire. The survivors included a person who received some burns which are being treated at the hospital and is known to be in a better condition. According to the India news eight survivors have been reported to have been taken to the hospital.

The rest of the people who have lost their lives in the crash have not been identified yet and the officials are trying their best to identify the killed people. The authorities from Mumbai will be reaching the crash site to start their investigation about the crash and make an official statement about the cause of air India crash. The flight was going from the Dubai international airport to Mangalore airport and the crash was reported around six in the morning. The plane was a Boeing 737 and resulted in a fatal crash. It is reported that this was a fatal crash after fourteen years and is among the one of the worst crashes. The aviation authorities will reveal their reports regarding to the crash later

India,Pakistan Foreign Secretaries Meet

New Delhi, Feb 25 (PTI) After a 14-month hiatus, Foreign Secretaries of India and Pakistan met here today for structured talks with an aim of ending the chill in the relations caused by Mumbai attacks.
Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao headed the Indian delegation while the Pakistani delegation was led by her counterpart Salman Bashir.
Before getting into the talks at Hyderbad House, Rao said, “I welcome Foreign Secretary of Pakistan Salman Bashir…I look forward to our talks”.

Bashir said, “…It is a pleasure for me to be back here. ….We are also looking forward to a very good, constructive engagement”.
At the talks, India was set to raise concerns over continued terrorism emanating from Pakistan and press it to end this scourge which was hampering normalisation of ties.

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Ramesh Said Bt Will Destroy Brinjal’s Ayurvedic Value,Experts Beg To Differ

Ramesh Said Bt Will Destroy Brinjal’s Ayurvedic Value,Experts Beg To Differ: Latest Updates About Ramesh Said Bt Will Destroy Brinjal’s Ayurvedic Value,Experts Beg To Differ:

One of the claims Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh made to justify his freeze on Bt brinjal was that the Bt gene would “destroy the medicinal properties of brinjal” which is used in several “traditional” forms of medicine.

This claim, too, is being contested by experts as Ramesh comes under increasing pressure from within his government — the Prime Minister has called a meeting after Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar warned against “ad hoc” decisions on GM food that could set the “clock back” and demoralise Indian scientists.

“I have also been informed that Indian systems of medicine, including ayurveda, siddha, homeopathy and unani, use brinjal as a medicinal ingredient both in raw and cooked form for treatment of respiratory diseases and that the entire brinjal plant is used in such preparations,” said Ramesh in his written statement while announcing the freeze.

Stay On Sukhna Scam General’s Court Martial

Stay On Sukhna Scam General’s Court Martial:The Armed Forces Tribunal on Monday stayed court martial proceeding against retired military secretary Lt Gen Avadhesh Prakash in the Sukna land scam.

The court martial, ordered against Prakash after his indictment by a court of inquiry (COI), was to start on February 25 in Kolkata.

A two-member tribunal bench quashed the findings of the COI, which had indicted Prakash for using his official position to pressure the staff of the 33, Corps — based in Sukna, West Bengal — to facilitate the transfer of a plot of land to his family friend, Dilip Agarwal.

The Bench ordered a fresh CoI, to be completed within two months.

Observing that army rule was “violated” during the COI, the Bench said Prakash would get the chance to cross-examine the six witnesses who deposed against him. “It will be open to the petitioner to lead any evidence by calling witness or producing documentary evidence,” it said.

A BEST Bus Hits Another In Malad,13 Injured

A BEST Bus Hits Another In Malad,13 Injured:At least 13 people sustained minor injuries when a BEST bus dashed into another bus stationed at a bus stop in Malad on Monday morning.

All those injured were rushed to Bhagwati civic hospital, but were later released after basic first aid, informed the police.

According to witnesses, the incident happened at Bangur Nagar bus stop where the bus number 256 was stationed.

There were at least 50-60 passengers inside the bus at that time.

The witnesses added that, suddenly another BEST bus dashed into the one that was stationed.

“The driver of the bus number 205 lost his control , because of which he hit the one that was stationed,” said Sahil Khan, an eyewitness.

The witnesses added that a mob which gathered at the spot, tried to attack the bus driver of the bus number 205, but a police team which reached the spot, brought the situation under control.

India Willing To Take Up Issue With Pak Baluchistan

News Dehli: Accepting the dialogue offers, India has set February 18 and 25 for Secretary-level talks, while terrorism would top the dialogue agenda between the two countries.

Talking to media in New Delhi, Indian Home Minister Chidambaram has said that Indiaextended talks offers to Pakistan.

He sought immediate arrest of Hafiz Saeed, saying that terrorism would be the main focus during the dialogue. According to Indian media, Indiawas agreed to also discuss its alleged interference in Balochistan during the dialogue.

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RBI Action Could Harden Interest Sates,SBI

Chairman of the country’s largest bank, OP Bhatt said that the interest rates are likely to rise as the Reserve Bank of India moves to tighten its monetary policy.

SBI chief also hinted that loan defaults mainly from the SME segment may rise in the coming quarters.

He said, “Inflation is rising and there are fears that regulatory action may lead to hardening of interest rates,” in a conference organised by Indian Banks’ Association and SBI. The summit recognized the fact that 650,000 villages in India are yet to be provided with the banking facilities.

Bhatt suggested the outsourcing model for reaching the rural areas. Stressing the point that banks need to improve their risk management mechanisms, he added that the demand from large firms are to be given due attention and the world class companies should be provided with services that match their standards.

Cash Reserve Ratio is expected to rise as RBI is to hold its annual policy review later this month. The ratio is the proportion of amount all banks has to park with the RBI on a mandatory basis. He also expects a rise in non-performing assets in the next two quarters.

Assam Government Expects Written Offer For Talks From ULFA

Kolkata, Jan 8 : Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi Friday said his government was expecting a written offer for talks from the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA).

“We are expecting something in writing from ULFA,” Gogoi told mediapersons here, when asked to clarify his statement earlier this month that “positive indirect signals” for talks have been received from the outfit.

The chief minister said many ULFA militants were surrendering in the state, which has seen good economic development. “The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is now at eight percent. Many of the ultras are surrendering because employment opportunities are being generated.”

Asked whether his government wanted absconding ULFA commander-in-chief Paresh Barua to come to the discussion table, Gogoi replied: “We want all sections to be present if any talks take place. But if necessary, the state will talk without Paresh Barua.”

Talking on the sidelines of a seminar by an industry body, Gogoi said no formula has yet been chalked out for the talks. “But a formula will definitely emerge as soon as they (ULFA) come for talks.”

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