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Narayanan expresses concern over situation in Pakistan

Thiruvananthapuram, M K NarayananDec 29 : National Security Advisor M K Narayanan today expressed concern over the impact of events in Pakistan on the security situation in the sub-continent.

He said that both India and Pakistan faced a common threat from terrorism.
“Therefore, as it increases it is a matter of great consequence," noted Narayanan.

Narayanan was speaking on the sidelines of Sri Chitra Thirunal Memorial Award function, where he received an award.

India To Open More Embassies

New Delhi: To promote New Delhi's tactical, economical and political interests, India is all set to open Embassies in four countries including Iceland. Govt. also plans to setup a Consulate General in Guangzhou in China.

P R Dasmunsi, Information and Broadcasting Minister told that in a conference of Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has given authoritative approval for the opening of Missions and posts in Reykjavik (Iceland), Guatemala City (Guatemala), Niamey (Niger) and Bamako (Mali).

India Calls For Making ‘Hindi’ Official UN Language

New York: India has asked all UN member states to take prompt and substantial steps for making Hindi, the second most spoken language in the world.

Haneef's Wife Appeals To Manmohan For Help

Prime Minister Manmohan SinghBangalore: On Saturday, Mohammed Haneef's wife Firdaus requested to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Defence Minister A K Antony to assist her ‘guiltless husband’ who has been charged with backing up a terrorist group in Australia.

Sotheby’s Auctions Mahatma’s Letters

Mahatma Gandhi
London: The handwritten drafts of a series of articles and autographed letters of the father of the nation – Mahatma Gandhi were auctioned by Sotheby’s on Thursday, 12 July 2007, as part of its English Literature and History sale.

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