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  Modi, Sharif shake hands; meet at SAARC retreat

  World | November 27, 2014 18:32 IST

  Kathmandu:  A warm handshake and a brief conversation between a smiling Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif replacing their cold vibes brought cheer to SAARC Summit which concluded today.Modi put

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  India TV Exclusive: Modi had set deadline for Sharif to clear stand on terrorism at SAARC

  World | November 27, 2014 9:41 IST

  Kathmandu: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had set a deadline for his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif to clear stand on the critical issue of terrorism at the 18th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)

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  SAARC 2014: When Sharif walks for speech, Modi reads newspaper

  World | November 27, 2014 7:55 IST

  Kathmandu: The frostiness of ties between India and Pakistan was visible in the Nepalese capital at the 18th SAARC Summit's inaugural session on Wednesday.First, Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif totally ignored his Indian counterpart Narendra

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  SAARC 2014: India disappointed over Pakistan stalling inking of agreements

  World | November 27, 2014 7:17 IST

  Kathmandu: India has expresses disappointment over Pakistan blocking the signing of three SAARC connectivity agreements related to motor vehicles, rail connectivity and a framework agreement on energy cooperation, pushed by India and other member states.Addressing

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  Modi asks SAARC to fulfill commitment on combating terror

  World | November 26, 2014 19:57 IST

  Kathmandu: Pakistan's intransigence today came in the way of the SAARC Summit failing to sign agreements on greater connectivity among the eight member nations on its opening day marked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking

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  SAARC proves a flop show as Pakistan stalls inking of agreements

  World | November 26, 2014 15:04 IST

  Kathmandu: Pakistan today stalled the inking of SAARC connectivity agreements, including motor vehicle pact, saying it was yet to complete its "internal process", notwithstanding other countries, including India and Sri Lanka, who have been strongly

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  SAARC nations must rise above differences: Bangladesh PM

  World | November 26, 2014 14:42 IST

  Kathmandu: The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) nations must cast their differences aside to ensure the region's progress, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said here on Wednesday.Addressing the 18th SAARC Summit, she said

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  Modi proposes special facility for funding SAARC infra projects

  November 26, 2014 14:25 IST

  Kathmandu: Seeking to strengthen economic ties within the SAARC region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today proposed a special purpose facility to finance infrastructure projects and called for common standards to speed up trade activities."Let's make

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  Collective efforts more important in Saarc region: PM Modi

  World | November 26, 2014 11:48 IST

  Kathmandu: Nowhere in the world are collective efforts more important than in south Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Summit here on Wednesday.“Nowhere in the world

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  18th SAARC Summit to begin in Kathmandu today

  World | November 26, 2014 10:22 IST

  Kathmandu: The 18th SAARC Summit begins here on Wednesday with focus on deeper integration among the eight South Asian neighbours, amid high hopes that the leaders of India and Pakistan will meet to break their

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  Pakistan blocks connectivity agreements at SAARC

  World | November 25, 2014 23:49 IST

  Kathmandu: The proposed agreements for better regional connectivity, including a motor vehicle pact, to be signed during the SAARC Summit are unlikely to be inked with Pakistan opposing them, saying it was yet to complete

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  PM Modi calls for speedy drafting of Nepal's Constitution

  World | November 25, 2014 20:46 IST

  Kathmandu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today made a strong pitch for the early drafting of Nepal's Constitution, saying if the country fails to do so it may get into “difficulties”.“I request all political stakeholders to

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  PM Modi arrives in Kathmandu to attend 18th SAARC Summit

  Politics | November 25, 2014 17:11 IST

  Kathmandu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kathmandu this afternoon to attend the 18th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Summit.This is his second meeting with nearly all the leaders, except for Afghanistan which

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  1 Indian among 14 killed in Nepal deadly bus mishap

  World | November 23, 2014 17:02 IST

  Kathmandu:  The toll from last week's deadly bus accident in Nepal rose to 14 including one Indian as rescue operations entered in its third day today.  The passenger bus carrying more than 50 people had

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  India, Nepal to sign deal for 900 Mega Watt power project

  India | November 16, 2014 20:01 IST

  Kathmandu:  India and Nepal are likely to sign an agreement for the construction of a 900 Mega Watt power project and another one for starting a direct bus service between Kathmandu and New Delhi during

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  International conference on climate change kicks off in Kathmandu

  World | November 10, 2014 7:53 IST

  Kathmandu: An international conference on "mountain people adapting to change" kicked off in Kathmandu Sunday, aiming at providing a platform to discuss best ways to help mountain communities to deal with adverse impacts of climate

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  Modi may travel to Nepal via land route to attend SAARC summit

  World | October 29, 2014 19:47 IST

  Kathmandu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi may travel to Nepal via land route to attend the SAARC summit next month and is likely to visit three major religious sites—Janakpur, Lumbini and Muktinath—during his four-day visit.Nepal's Parliamentary

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  Nepal Foreign Minister to hand over SAARC invite to Narendra Modi today

  Politics | October 20, 2014 6:34 IST

  New Delhi: Nepal Foreign Minister Mahendra Bahadur Pandey will call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi today to invite him for the 18th SAARC Summit to be held on November 26 in Kathmandu.Ahead of his meeting

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  Aamir Khan appointed Unicef ambassador for South Asia

  Bollywood | October 09, 2014 23:02 IST

  Kathmandu: Bollywood superstar, director and producer Aamir Khan has been appointed Unicef Ambassador for South Asia, the UN agency announced here Thursday.Aamir endorsed the offer, in which capacity he would support Unicef's work to promote

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  6th SAARC Home Ministers meet begins in Nepal

  World | September 19, 2014 16:31 IST

  Kathmandu: Nepalese Prime Minister Sushil Koirala on Friday inaugurated the 6th SAARC Home Ministers' meet here which is expected to discuss counter-terrorism, maritime security, narcotic drugs, cyber crimes and other issues.The Indian delegation is led