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Dhaka, Jun 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Land Boundary Agreement ratified between India and Bangladesh was an agreement to join hearts and lessen the distances between the two nations that are not just "paas-paas" but also "saath saath". Addressing intellectuals in Dhaka University at the end of his two-day visit on Sunday, Modi said if in one sentence he is to describe ties:

Hyderabad, Jun 8: A purported telephonic conversation in an audio tape between Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu and nominated MLA Elvys Stephenson, aired in some TV channels, has given a new twist to a cash-for-votes controversy. The reported conversation suggested that the Andhra CM was giving "assurance of all sorts" to the MLA if he voted for a TDP nominee in the Telangana

Indore, Jun 7: With many states banning Maggi over mounting food safety concern, a BJP MLA has sought to blame "new generation mothers" for rise in its sale, saying they have become "lazy" and hence feed their children two-minute noodles. "I don't know why the mothers have become so lazy (that they feed their kids instant noodles)? Mothers of our generation used to serve homemade food like

Dhaka, Jun 7: Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was today conferred Award of Bangladesh Liberation War Honour for his "active role" in the country's independence struggle and consolidating India's friendship with the nation. Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid handed over the award to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a glittering ceremony at Bangabhaban, the President's house, which was

New Delhi, Jun 7: The Home Ministry has struck down an Information and Broadcasting Ministry's proposal for giving security clearance to 33 television channels of Kalanithi Maran-promoted Sun TV Network, a move that could lead to cancellation of their broadcasting licence. The I&B Ministry has been informed about the decision of the Home Ministry, which was believed to have been influenced by

New Delhi, Jun 7: What is good for Bangladesh is good for India. The government is extending a $2 billion line of credit to its neighbour which is expected to create 50,000 jobs in India and provide a big boost to the government's Make in India drive. A line of credit is a promise to provide loans at subsidized rates from agencies such as Exim Bank. These are normally conditional on the recipient

Amritsar, Jun 7: Twelve people were injured in a clash between a group of armed youths and members of the task force of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) at the Golden Temple here on Saturday. The injured include four members of the task force. Two of the injured, with multiple injuries, were admitted to the civil hospital. The incident took place in the afternoon, long after the

Dhaka, June 6: India and Bangladesh today opened a new chapter in their ties as they settled the 41-year-old boundary dispute and promised to do more in other areas amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of a fresh line of credit of USD 2 billion to the neighbouring country. With West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee standing by his side, Modi, on his maiden visit here, also

Dhaka, Jun 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today arrived here to a red carpet welcome on his maiden visit which is expected to put ties with Bangladesh in a new trajectory, as the two sides will firm up a number of pacts to boost cooperation besides ratifying the long-pending Land Boundary Agreement. In a special gesture, Modi was received at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport by Prime

Dhaka, Jun 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday morning left for a two-day "historic" visit to Bangladesh where he will hold talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina and ink several agreements, especially in the field of connectivity and trade. "Leaving for Bangladesh. This visit is going to strengthen the bond between our nations, benefitting people of our countries and our