India had asserted that it was a 'sovereign' decision to be taken by it based on security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and could not be 'dictated by any foreign government.'
Dogra had indicated that he would return to India by the first week of April. Later, he said he would return by April 15 but did not adhere to his own schedule.
In the first high level contact since New Delhi voted against Tehran at the February 4 International Atomic Energy Agency meeting
India asserted that it was a responsible nuclear weapon state and has always been in compliance with its obligations under international treaties and agreements. \n
India Wednesday described as unjustified the imposition of sanctions by the United States on two Indian firms for transfer of some chemicals to Iran and asserted that such transfer did not violate international obligations or regulations.
"The government of India has decided to extend the visa" of Nasreen, External Affairs Ministry spokesman Navtej Sarna said, but did not specify the duration of her fresh visa.
Toeing Pakistan's line, the 57-member OIC extended its support to the inalienable right of Kashmiri people to self-determination in accordance with the United Nations resolutions, at its two-day meeting in Mecca from December seven.
They will also discuss proposals made by both countries to open centres along the Line of Control.
J&K will remain integral part of India: Govt
India on Saturday strongly condemned the assassination of Sri Lankan foreign minister Lakshman Kadirgamar, describing it as a 'heinous act' of terrorism by those seeking to undermine the island nation's unity and political stability.
This is Rice's first trip to India after assuming her new charge in the second Bush administration.
In view of the current disturbed conditions in Nepal, no military supplies have been delivered since February one, External Affairs Ministry spokesman Navtej Sarna said.
Mukherjee will brief Natwar Singh on the situation in Nepal.
Other issues discussed included cooperation for the success of the India-China Tourism Year and Youth exchanges.
New Delhi observed that there should be no 'needless cruelty' even if it is a result of a judicial process.
"We have already taken up the matter with Pakistan," External Affairs Ministry spokesman Navtej Sarna told reporters in New Delhi on the incident which amounted to violation of the three-year-old ceasefire.
Reports in a section of the media on Tuesday said India's envoy S K Lambah had held 'back-channel' talks with his Pakistani counterpart Tariq Aziz.
The two will discuss recent developments in bilateral relations and matters of mutual interest on regional and international issues.
The telephonic conversation touched on all issues of bilateral interest and was conducted in a "spirit of friendship, cordiality and bonhomie," Ministry of External Affairs spokesman Navtej Sarna told reporters in New Delhi.
Dutch Ambassador to India Eric F CH Niehe was summoned by External Affairs Ministry over detention of 12 Indians in Amsterdam on Wednesday.
The proposals include holding of talks for bus links between Srinagar and Muzaffarabad, and Khokrapar (Rajasthan) and Munabao (Sindh province).
The Bush Administration recently approved the sale of 18 new F-16 fighter jets with an option of an additional 18 to Islamabad as part of a $ five-billion-dollar deal.\n\n
Meanwhile, a high-level team which assessed the security measures for Indians in Afghanistan has opined that the protective arrangements were adequate but there was a need to follow these properly and religiously by the individuals, sources said.
He was reprimanded for mixing his family event with the Republic Day celebration.
Special Secretary (Economic Relations) Rakesh Kumar has been named by the Central Bureau of Investigation in a case of alleged human trafficking to Germany.
Both sides have said that there still are differences to be ironed out.
Reacting to India's comments on the situation in Balochistan, Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Tasneem Aslam said it was "unwarranted".
India welcomes progress made by Iran vis-a-vis nuclear issues
Also, the two sides decided to upgrade the existing hotline between their Directors-General of Military Operations by September this year.
India's concern was conveyed by Ministry of External Affairs to the Australian High Commission in Delhi.
The external affairs ministry has been asked to get in touch with Islamabad regarding Musharraf's visit to enable the government make necessary arrangements, including security, PM's media advisor Sanjaya Baru said.
The three, hailing from Mumbai, were part of a 12-member group on a pilgrimage to the Shia holy place.
While the Test series has been postponed by just one day, the schedule of the ODI series remains unchanged.
The first Test against Bangladesh will be played from December 10 instead of December 9 as scheduled earlier.
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