As we approach the centenary year of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar, in which hundreds of innocent people were killed by the British forces, the Punjab Assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution to mount pressure on the Centre for seeking a formal apology from the British government "for one of the worst ever bloodbaths in the world".


Punjab seeks Britain's apology on Jallianwala Bagh massacre


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Saudi Arabia's national oil company Aramco is positive about the $44 billion refinery it is setting up in Maharashtra and looks to further expand its footprint in India in partnership with the country's private sector.


Aramco positive about Maharashtra refinery project: CEO


External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her Spanish counterpart Josep Borrell on Tuesday agreed, following a bilateral meeting in the Spanish capital, that both countries supported the promotion of multilateralism and a rules-based concept of free trade.


India, Spain express support for rules-based free trade, multilateralism


Pakistan hopes to apply oil to its stuttering economy in the form of a $20 billion investment pledged by the Saudi crown prince during his visit to the south Asian nation, where he was received with pomp and ceremony.


Pakistan welcomes economic lifeline from Saudi


Condemning the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district that had left 40 CRPF troopers dead, US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster on Tuesday urged Pakistan to end support to terror groups operating on its soil.


US envoy tells Pakistan to end support to terror groups


The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the signing of agreement between India and South Africa on simplification of visa requirements for travel of citizens for purposes such as tourism and business.


Cabinet approves visa simplification agreement with South Africa


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday broke protocol to personally receive Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is on his first state visit to India, at the Palam airport here.


Saudi Crown Prince arrives in India, Modi receives him


The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the proposal for signing an MoU between South Korea's National Police Agency and Ministry of Home Affairs on combating trans-national crime and for developing police cooperation.


Cabinet approves MoU between Korea and India


China on Tuesday urged India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and engage in dialogue as tensions mounted between the neighbours over the Kashmir suicide bombing.


China urges restraint as India-Pakistan ties worsen


A former North Korean diplomat here on Tuesday said Pyongyang has no intention of giving up nuclear weapons.


Pyongyang has no plans to denuclearise: Ex-North Korean diplomat


External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday held detailed talks over a range of issues including trade, defence and counter-terrorism, with her Spanish counterpart Josep Borrell Fontelles over a working breakfast.


Sushma Swaraj holds talks with her Spanish counterpart


Israel's second largest airline will launch two non-stop routes to India - Goa and Kochi, Kerala - starting from September 28, an official said on Tuesday.


Israeli airline to launch two non-stop India routes


Indian Americans across the US have expressed solidarity to the families of the 40 CRPF troopers who lost their lives in the February 14 Pulwama terror attack, by holding candlelight vigils, peaceful protests and fundraisers.


Indian Americans express solidarity with Pulwama victims' families


A new round of trade talks between the US and China will begin on Tuesday following those that were held in Beijing last week, the White House said.


New round of US-China trade talks to kickstart on Tuesday


The Chinese Commerce Ministry on Tuesday confirmed that Vice Premier Liu He will visit the US for a new round of negotiations aimed at resolving the ongoing trade war between Washington and Beijing.


China's Vice Premier to visit US for trade negotiations


US President Donald Trump on Monday urged Venezuelan military officials to back the country's self-declared interim president Juan Guaido and allow humanitarian aid to flow into Venezuela.


Trump ramps up pressure on Venezuela's Maduro


External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita on Monday signed four agreements to cement bilateral cooperation.


India, Morocco sign agreements on bilateral cooperation


Myanmar on Monday condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 40 CRPF troopers.


Myanmar condemns Kashmir terror attack


In a strong message to Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the Pulwama terror bombing shows that the time for talks between the two neighbouring countries is over and called upon the global community to unite and act firmly against terrorism and those supporting it.


With Pulwama attack, time for discussions is over: Modi


External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday said that the agreement signed with Morocco in the field of counter-terrorism was important for India as it has been facing the scourge of terrorism for decades.


Counter-terrorism deal with Morocco important for us: Sushma Swaraj


Argentina on Monday invited Indian business to invest in the Latin American nation in a move to boost the current low level of bilateral trade with India and take the relationship to a higher level.

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