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Russia has not made offer to mediate between India, Pakistan: MEA

Russia has not made any offer to mediate, the government said after Islamabad "welcomed" Russian President Putin's reported offer to resolve tensions.

Indo Asian News Service|Jun 15, 2017, 19:43:33 IST

New Delhi: Russia has not made any offer to mediate between India and Pakistan, the government said on Thursday, after Islamabad "welcomed" Russian President Vladimir Putin's reported offer to resolve bilateral tensions.Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Gopal Baglay, in a statement said: "No offer of mediation between India and Pakistan was made by Russia to India."It is my understanding that Russia is very well aware of India's consistent position to address all outstanding issues with Pakistan bilaterally in an environment free of terrorism and violence," he said.The response came after Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Nafees Zakaria said: "Pakistan welcomes Russia's attention and intention to play a role in this long-standing issue on the UNSC agenda."

China has dominated Myanmar’s rare earth mines — now India eyes deal to harness country’s critical minerals

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CJP protest in Delhi: New videos of stone pelting, violence emerge as police, agitators trade charges

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'From make in India to launch from India': Skyroot COO on why Vikram-1 could change India’s space sector

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Choke terror funding, keep international shipping lanes safe: Jaishankar at Asean Regional Forum

Jaishankar's remarks came against the backdrop of recent terror attacks targeting India and growing threats to commercial shipping amid conflicts in West Asia and Europe

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PM Modi announces fast-track courts for paper leak cases; CJP responds ‘Dharmendra Pradhan must go’

Amid protests demanding accountability for the leak of medical entrance test Neet and other irregularities in the education system, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the government has decided to set up fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks.