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The ASEAN region along with India together comprises combined population of 1.85 billion people, which is one fourth of the global population and their combined GDP has been estimated at over USD 3.8 trillion. (Photo: PTI)

Modi invites ASEAN leaders to 69th Republic Day celebrations

The ties between India and ASEAN have been on an upswing, particularly in the areas of trade and investment.

15 Nov 2017 11:18 AM IST

US President Donald Trump addresses the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly, at U.N. headquarters. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump breaks ice, boosts relations with Philippines

Duterte vowed during last year's election campaign that he would wage an unprecedented crackdown to eradicate illegal...

15 Nov 2017 6:51 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif leaves the premises of the JIT with son Hussain Nawaz in Islamabad. (Photo: AP)

Pak panel set to declare Nawaz Sharif's sons absconders

The officer appealed the court to fulfill all legal requirements and declare former PM's sons absconders.

15 Nov 2017 6:46 AM IST

Myanmars de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi looks on during the 9th Asean summit in Manila. (Photo: AFP)

Embattled Suu Kyi meets leaders

UN chief asks Suu Kyi to allow displaced Rohingyas to return to their homes in Myanmar.

15 Nov 2017 6:43 AM IST

Afghan mourners pray in front of the slain Afghan local police officer in Helmand. (Photo: AFP)

22 cops killed in Taliban attack

At least 15 policemen were wounded in the coordinated assaults.

15 Nov 2017 6:32 AM IST

Kanhaiya Kumar was arrested by Delhi Police Special Cell for breaking into Prime Minister Narendra Modis Office. (Photo: File|PTI)

Targeting Pak, PM demands probe of North Korea's nuke proliferation

The East Asia Summit is attended by the 10 Asean nations along with nine other nations including India, China, Japan,...

15 Nov 2017 1:34 AM IST

Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi walks past Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte after a group photo session at the 31st Asean summit in Manila. (Photo: AP)

In signal to China, PM Modi calls for rule-based Asian order

Ms Saran said Mr Modi also mentioned India's position on Rohingya issue at the EAS.

15 Nov 2017 1:26 AM IST

1.25 billion people of India are keen to welcome the ASEAN Leaders as our Chief Guests at Indias 69th Republic Day Celebrations, Modi said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter/@PMOIndia)

I reiterate my commitment to work with East Asia Summit: Modi at ASEAN

The Prime Minister said that it was time for the ASEAN nations to jointly address the challenge of terrorism.

14 Nov 2017 8:18 PM IST

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. (Photo: AP)

Canadian PM criticises Philippine Prez over drug crackdown claiming...

Canadian PM mentioned human rights, the rule of law, and extrajudicial killings as issues that concerns Canada.

14 Nov 2017 2:10 PM IST

Doctors treat an unidentified person, believed to be a N. Korean soldier who defected, to the South. (Photo: AFP)

North Korean soldier shot 6 times during dramatic defection to the...

The Joint Chiefs of Staff official said he was found collapsed in a pile of fallen leaves and recovered by three S...

14 Nov 2017 9:35 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: AP)

In Manila, PM Modi slams Congress over its governance record

The PM said India had always contributed to world peace.

14 Nov 2017 1:20 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hand with US President Donald Trump during a bilateral meeting in Manila, Philippines. (Photo: PTI)

Our ties beyond mutual interest', will benefit future of Asia, Modi...

The two leaders had a bilateral meeting in Manila on Monday during which they discussed a range of key issues.

14 Nov 2017 1:13 AM IST