India,
Indonesia to deepen bilateral ties
Jakarta, October 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, making a statement with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang
Yudhoyono, said partnership with Indonesia would be deepened. The two leaders said they
had discussed means to enhance a number of bilateral partnerships, particularly in
economic field. India is looking forward to widen its relationship in the ASEAN region. Prime Minister Singh said
the two countries shared the view for the early implementation of India-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement in Services and Investment.
CWG
baton arrives in new delhi
New Delhi, October 12 (ANI): The regal baton of Queen Elizabeth II for the 2014 Commonwealth Games arrived in India after its grand launch from the Buckingham Palace earlier this week. It was ceremoniously received in New Delhi. The gala event would be held at Glasgow in Scotland from July 23 to August 3, 2014.
A warm reception to the baton at New Delhi’s international airport was
given by the acting president of the Indian Olympics Association (IOA) Vijay Kumar Malhotra.
Malhotra said he expected Indian sportspersons to emerge victorious in the sports meet at Glasgow. Sportspersons, including
wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt and discus thrower Krishna Poonia, were also present to receive the
baton. Vice-chairman of the organising committee of the Commonwealth Games in
Scotland Louise Martin said she was delighted to bring the iconic baton to India.
Kayani slams Indian counterpart's allegations as 'unfortunate, provocative'
New Delhi, October 12 (ANI): Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani slammed the recent statements of his Indian counterpart of accusing the
army and ISI of supporting terrorism as 'unfortunate, unfounded and provocative'. The COAS said instead of levelling such baseless allegations against Pakistan, India should work on holding joint, impartial investigation,
preferrably by the United Nations, into the continued ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC). General Kayani said
the Pakistan Army had been exercising restraint, but it should not be misused by the rival country to spoil the prospects of regional peace.
