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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived in Laos on a two-day visit to attend the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits to further deepen engagement with countries in the groupings.&nbsp;Modi is visiting Lao PDR on the invitation of Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone.</p> <p>Laos is the current chair of the ASEAN. During the visit, Modi will participate in the 21st ASEAN-India and the 19th East Asia summits.&nbsp;In his departure statement, Modi noted that India is marking a decade of Act East policy this year.</p> <p>”I will join the ASEAN leaders to review progress in our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and chart the future direction of our cooperation,” the prime minister said.</p> <p>The East Asia Summit will provide… Read More »PM Modi Reached Laos 2-Day Visit, To Attend ASEAN-India, East Asia Summits

Newly-appointed New Zealand Test captain Tom Latham says he is looking forward to his progression from a “caretaker” to a full-time leader of the side that will allow him to put his “own spin on things” starting with the tour of India this week. Latham, who has captained the Black Caps Test side in nine previous matches, took over as full time captain from Tim Southee, who stepped down last week. He will lead a 15-strong squad, including Southee, to India on Friday for the three-match series starting October 16. “It’s obviously a special feeling to be named full-time captain. It’s massive honour and a huge privilege. I think in the past, it’s always been… Read More »Latham Looks Forward To Giving Own Spin To Kiwi Brand Of Cricket vs India

England batter Joe Root continued to excel in the first Test against Pakistan in Multan, bringing up the sixth double century of his career. Root, who ended Day 3 unbeaten on 176, reached his double hundred in the first session of Day 4, as England overturned Pakistan’s first innings total of 556 with relative ease. Root’s sixth double century took him past the tally of England great Alastair Cook, who boasts five double centuries. Root only has to chase one more player down to become the Englishman with the most Test double hundreds. Root is now only behind Wally Hammond, who registered seven double centuries between 1927 and 1947. Six double hundreds also makes Root… Read More »Root Draws Level With Tendulkar, Registers Incredible Feat In Multan Test

Veteran BJP leader L K Advani on Thursday said among the Indian business houses, he has admired Tatas the most due to the immense dedication, vision and integrity with which Ratan Tata steered the group to glory for many decades. Mr Tata, the former Tata Group chairman who transformed a staid group into India’s largest and most influential conglomerate, breathed his last in Mumbai on Wednesday night. He was 86. In his condolence message, the former deputy prime minister said Mr Tata left an indelible mark on the Indian industry. He was one of the giants of the industry, Mr Advani added. “He indeed proved to be a worthy successor of the very inspiring late… Read More »“Ratan Tata Was Truly A Legend”: Veteran BJP Leader LK Advani

<p>Maharashtra cabinet on Thursday passed a resolution urging the central government to confer ‘Bharat Ratna’, the country’s highest civilian award, on legendary industrialist late Ratan Tata.</p> <p>The cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister <a title=”Eknath Shinde” href=”https://news.abplive.com/topic/eknath-shinde” data-type=”interlinkingkeywords”>Eknath Shinde</a> paid homage to the industry icon, who died in a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday night.</p> <p>A motion of condolence was passed during the meeting, a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office said.</p> <p>The cabinet also passed a resolution urging the Centre to confer the Bharat Ratna on the late industrialist.</p> <p>Tata has been feted with the country&rsquo;s second highest civilian honour Padma Vibhushan.</p> <p>The resolution said entrepreneurship is an effective way for growth of the society.… Read More »Maharashtra Cabinet Passes Resolution Urging Centre To Confer Bharat Ratna On Ratan Tata