France reiterates support for India's NSG membership bid, asks members to take 'positive decision'
Beijing is keen on blocking India's bid for membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group, while saying exception should not be made for India.
Jun 22, 2016, 18:54 PM IST
SCO summit: Ahead of NSG plenary, PM Narendra Modi to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tashkent
The NSG looks after critical issues relating to nuclear sector and its members are allowed to trade in and export nuclear technology.
Jun 22, 2016, 18:35 PM IST
Sushma's statement on NSG 'surprising': Congress
The Congress on Monday termed External Affairs Sushma Swaraj's statement that India would not oppose application of Pakistan for entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) as "surprising".
Jun 21, 2016, 00:54 AM IST
China not opposing membership of India in NSG, only talking of procedure: Sushma Swaraj
Swaraj said on Sunday China was not opposing India's entry to NSG even as Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar made an unannounced visit to Beijing on June 16-17 to secure its support.
Jun 19, 2016, 23:50 PM IST
India will not oppose entry of any other country into NSG: Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar to China
India has been reaching out to NSG member countries seeking support to its membership.
Jun 19, 2016, 22:49 PM IST
Will support India's bid for membership at NSG meet next week: Russia President Putin
Russia has decided to support India's bid for Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) membership as President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said that he would raise the matter at a meeting in Seoul.
Jun 18, 2016, 21:29 PM IST
'Pakistan's nuclear programme has increased risk of conflict with India'
Pakistan's "full spectrum deterrence" nuclear doctrine and increasing fissile production capability have increased the risk of a nuclear conflict with India, a US Congressional report has said amid Pakistan's efforts to drum up support for its NSG membership bid.
Jun 17, 2016, 16:18 PM IST
'China could support India's NSG bid if it promises to comply with NPT stipulations'
China said on Thursday that India has to comply with nuclear non-proliferation rules and have an independent foreign policy for China to support its bid to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).
Jun 16, 2016, 21:25 PM IST
New Zealand softens stand on India's NSG membership bid as Pakistan lobbies for its application
New Zealand is now pressing for a criteria-based approach for inducting new members as against giving one-time exception to any country.
Jun 16, 2016, 09:19 AM IST
'Pakistan's credentials stronger than India for NSG membership'
Pakistan's top Foreign Affairs Advisor Sartaj Aziz said Islamabad's credentials for the membership of Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) are stronger than India's if the 48-nation cartel agrees to form a uniform criteria for non-Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT) states.
Jun 13, 2016, 09:16 AM IST
More talks needed to build consensus on India’s entry to NSG, says China
Membership of NSG will help India significantly expand its atomic energy sector.
Jun 12, 2016, 15:06 PM IST
China opposes India's NSG membership bid in Vienna, but New Delhi still hopeful of turnaround
China has been opposing India's membership bid saying the elite nuclear club should not alter criteria for specific applicants.
Jun 11, 2016, 09:20 AM IST
China leads opposition to India joining elite NSG club
China leads opposition to India joining elite NSG club
Jun 10, 2016, 17:14 PM IST
Several nations opposing India's NSG membership bid soften their stand, say reports
China has been stressing that if NSG decides to induct India, it should also give same treatment to Pakistan, which is its close ally.
Jun 10, 2016, 09:22 AM IST
Most nations back India's NSG bid despite China's opposition; 'rattled' Pakistan asks US to support its entry in nuke club
Reports said on Thursday that China was leading the opposition to India's membership to the NSG.
Jun 09, 2016, 23:56 PM IST
China leads resistance to India joining Nuclear Suppliers Group
China is leading opposition to a push by the United States and other major powers for India to join the main club of countries controlling access to sensitive nuclear technology, diplomats said on Thursday.
Jun 09, 2016, 20:59 PM IST
Pakistan concerned over growing India-US ties
Pakistan on Thursday expressed concern over "growing strategic ties" between India and the US, with a top official accusing Washington of using Islamabad "whenever it needs it".
Jun 09, 2016, 19:46 PM IST
More support for India's NSG membership as Mexico backs bid
India's diplomatic efforts to gain entry to the exclusive Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) appear to be gaining traction after it bagged crucial support from Switzerland and Mexico, two countries that had reservations on India's membership to the 48-member club.
Jun 09, 2016, 17:04 PM IST
Mexico backs India’s NSG membership bid
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Jun 09, 2016, 12:40 PM IST
As world supports India, Pakistan formally asks US to back its NSG bid
With India garnering major global support for its membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), Pakistan has now stepped forward and formally asked the United States administration and Congress to support its application for joining the NSG.
Jun 09, 2016, 12:25 PM IST
