NEW DELHI: The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, on Wednesday made a strong pitch for Indo-US nuclear deal, saying it is crucial for ending nuclear apartheid against India and hoped progress will be made in the months ahead on the agreement which has "r un into some difficulties''.

NEW DELHI: With the food crisis in Latin America worsening, India Tuesday agreed to set up a panel with eight central American countries to enhance collaboration in agriculture and thus boost its diplomatic and economic ties with the region.

Official Spokesperson (Shri Navtej Sarna): I am glad you could come at what seems like a rude and impolite short notice of one minute! But that message got late because the Net was down. Many people have come because of the phone calls.

President Xu,
Distinguished scholars and students of Peking University, Ladies and Gentlemen:

I am honoured to have this opportunity to speak at Peking University. My joy at being here today has several reasons. This University is no doubt one of China's most prestigious educational institutions. It is also at the forefront of promoting India studies in China. The work pioneered by renowned scholars like Professor Ji Xianlin and Professor P.C. Bagchi in the beginning of the last century is being carried on by scholars in this University’s Centre for India Studies. The University is also celebrating the 110th anniversary of its founding. On this occasion, I offer my felicitations to the students and faculty of Peking University.

India has decided to contribute US $ 200,000 towards repairs and renovation work at the holiest of Buddhist shrines in Myanmar – the Shwedagon Pagoda complex in Yangon.

Shri Venugopal N. Dhoot, President ASSOCHAM
Shri Sajjan Jindal, President-Elect, ASSOCHAM
Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen

It gives me great pleasure to be amidst eminent business personalities of India at the 87th Annual Session of ASSOCHAM. I am also happy to release the Chamber’s study report on “Economic Diplomacy – India’s Strategy for Coming New Economic World Order”. The Chamber is credited with bringing out outstanding research papers on the issues which are of concern and relevance to our economy. We look up to the deep insights provided in your studies to issues pertaining to various segments of the economy and business environment. The Chamber has been doing commendable work in providing excellent platform to the industry and government through its summits on various topics. My government values the recommendations provided by your esteemed think tank.

“Yes, there has been some damage to the Indian High Commissioner’s residence in Islamabad. Fortunately, no one in the residence has been hurt in the incident.”
New Delhi June 02, 2008