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Foreign minister bats with caution on Pakistan ties

NEW DELHI — India’s Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid had come prepared for this interaction after a long day of meetings. He looked every bit a veteran and sounded confident when going into details of the delicate art of diplomacy, not once seeking assistance from officials.

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UAE’s role in Indian Ocean bloc lauded

NEW DELHI - The UAE is a leading member of the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation and has helped in boosting trade, investment and maritime cooperation among member nations. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash is expected to attend the I2th Indian Ocean Rim Association of Regional Cooperation meeting of ministers, in Gurgaon on Friday, according to K V Bhagirath, Secretary-General of the Association.

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US as a dialogue partner?

NEW DELHI — It may be outside the Indian Ocean Rim, but the United States is keen to engage more with the regional grouping, according to reports. US Deputy Secretary of State William Burns met Indian foreign ministry officials last week, according to sources.

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UPA wakes up to?smart diplomacy

NEW DELHI — India’s world view is set for a makeover with the appointment of the suave and articulate Salman Khurshid to head the Ministry of External Affairs or the foreign ministry. He’s considered the best man for the job who can get policy engines running again.

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Bihar cops dash to Delhi to bring back boy believed to be killed

A Bihar Police team was sent to New Delhi on Tuesday to bring Prashant Jha, a missing Class 10 student, who was declared dead last month after he eloped with a girl from his school, an official said. He was traced in New Delhi Monday along with the girl. The boy's disappearance had triggered two days of protests in Madhubani district that left three people dead.

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