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Baloch activists protest against atrocities of Pakistan Army in Balochistan

London (UK), Jun 25 (ANI): The members of Baloch National Movement (BNM) staged a protest in London to demand justice for Baloch women and children, who are facing the wrath of Pakistan Army in Balochistan province of Pakistan. The agitating protestors raised slogans against the Pakistan Army and strongly condemned the atrocities carried out by Army personnel against the Baloch women in Rakshan, Naag area of district Washuk. Activist, Ashraf Sherjan said they were very disappointed by the atrocities committed by the Pakistani Army on Baloch people. The protestors alleged that women in Rakshan were forcibly shifted to army camps, where they were sexually assaulted and tortured by military men.

Baba Ramdev conducts Yoga session in UK's Coventry

Coventry (United Kingdom), Jun 24 (ANI): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev conducted Yoga session in United Kingdom's Coventry on Sunday. The session was organised by Consulate General of India in Birmingham. Dr. Aman Puri, Consul General of India, Birmingham also participated in the session with Babab Ramdev. Over 2000 yoga enthusiasts from different age groups participated in the session to practice Yoga with Baba Ramdev. Baba Ramdev is on his trip to United Kingdom, which began on 4th International Day of Yoga. He is holding Yoga sessions in different parts of United Kingdom during his tour to impart his teachings.

Tent city created to house immigrant children in Texas

Texas (US), Jun 24 (ANI): Immigrant children, who have been separated from their parents under a new zero tolerance policy launched by the Trump administration are housed in a tent city next to the Mexican border in Tornillo, Texas. The facility is created to house immigrant children who are separated from their parents when they crossed the border. United States President Donald Trump on June 20 signed an executive order to stop separating children from their families who are crossing the US-Mexico border. The zero tolerance policy led to the government separating more than 2,300 children from their families. Around 500 children have been reunited with their families so far. These reunions came after a week after an image of a toddler crying at the border went viral on social media.

China colonizing Pakistan via CPEC, warns European think-tank

Amsterdam (Netherlands), Jun 24 (ANI): The European Foundation for South Asia Studies (EFSAS) has warned in its report titled "CPEC - an unfair deal for common Pakistanis?" that Pakistan's growing dependence on China for development projects such as a $ 62-billion economic corridor under the Belt and Road Initiative could turn Islamabad into a "colony" that will see it looking to Beijing for its day-to-day survival. The CPEC, which India has objected to because it passes through Gilgit Baltistan, aims to link Gwadar Port with Xinjiang and create a network of rail lines and highways, industrial zones and power plants. The much-touted CPEC project is witnessing an opposition by the people of Pakistan and Gilgit Baltistan. There are accusations of acquiring private lands without paying dues to the people. China has taken advantage of Pakistan's isolation on the global stage because of allegations of sponsoring terrorism and "this patronising attitude will only turn Pakistan into a colony

Baba Ramdev performs yoga in London

London (UK), Jun 23 (ANI): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Saturday performed Yoga in London's Olympia West Hall. Scores of followers and various other foreigners joined him in the act. During a conversation with ANI, he said, "If the western countries have given the world knowledge about science and technology, the rishis of India have introduced yoga. The basic philosophy of yoga is oneness, co-existence, brotherhood and harmony and happiness. According to me, with all the kind of stress, depression and violence that has conquered the world the solution to that can be simple. Yoga.""If you adopt the practice of Yoga, you can eradicate diseases and bad thoughts. Your life will be better," he added.

EAM Swaraj departs from Belgium for India

Brussels (Belgium), Jun 23 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday departed from Belgium's Brussels to India. The external affairs minister arrived in Brussels on June 20 on the last leg of her 4-nation tour. Here, she met her Belgian counterpart Didier Reynders to further solidify bilateral ties. Swaraj was on a week-long four-nation visit to Italy, France, Luxembourg and Brussels.

Nepal aviation sector removed from ICAO's list

Kathmandu (Nepal), Jun 23 (ANI): Nepal's Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Rabindra Adhikari has announced that International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has removed Nepal's aviation sector from the Significant Safety Concern (SSC) list. Minister Adhikari expressed commitment to remove Nepal's aviation sector even from the SSC list of European Union soon. Adhikari also apprised that Nepal-Japan air service agreement was signed in 1993 and arrangement of 14 flights have been made in a week, expressing the belief that it would help to bring in Japanese tourists to Nepal. He further said that approval has been given for Nepalgunj-Delhi flight service today itself and the service would be operated within three to four months. Minister Adhikari said that construction of Pokhara International Airport is underway in a speedy manner.

India signs 2 MoUs with Cuba: MEA

Havana (Cuba), Jun 23 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (East) Preeti Saran informed that India has signed two Memorandum of understandings (MoUs) with Cuba. First MoU signed between India and Cuba is on Bio Technology and another one is on Traditional Systems of Medicine. President Kovind and his Cuban counterpart Miguel Diaz-Canel witnessed the signing of MoUs.

Watch: EAM Swaraj meets Deputy PM of Belgium Didier Reynders

Brussels (Belgium), Jun 23 (ANI): Union Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj met Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Belgium Didier Reynders in Belgium's Brussels. EAM Swaraj and Deputy PM Reynders held Delegation-level talks. Both leaders undertook a comprehensive review of our bilateral relationship and exchanged views on regional and multilateral issues. The External Affairs Minister arrived in Belgium on Wednesday from Luxembourg on the last leg of her four-nation tour. Earlier, she had visited France and Italy.

President Kovind and his Cuban counterpart witness exchange of agreements between two nations

Havana (Cuba), Jun 23 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind and President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel witnessed exchange of agreements between India-Cuba in Cuba's Havana. He also held delegation level talks with President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel. Both countries agreed to enhance cooperation in biotechnology, renewable energy and traditional medicine. Cuba reiterated support for India's candidature for a permanent seat in United Nations Security Council. The Indian President along with the First Lady began their state visit to Cuba by paying homage to former Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro in Santiago de Cuba. The Indian President is on a three-nation visit to Greece, Suriname and Cuba. Prior to Cuba, the Indian President visited Greece, Suriname and discussed issues of bilateral concerns with the concerned dignitaries of respective countries.

President Ram Nath Kovind pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Havana

Havana (Cuba), Jun 23 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind along with First Lady Savita Kovind visited Mahatma Gandhi Monument and paid tribute to the Father of the Nation in Cuba's Havana. The president along with the First Lady began their state visit to Cuba by paying homage to former Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro in Santiago de Cuba. On Friday, President Kovind was received by Cuban officials at the Jose Marti International Airport. He Kovind is on a three-nation visit to Greece, Suriname and Cuba.

Watch: President Kovind receives ceremonial welcome at Revolution Square

Havana (Cuba), Jun 23 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind received ceremonial welcome at Revolution Square in Havana. He also inspected Guard of Honour. President Kovind was accompanied by President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel. The president along with the First Lady began their state visit to Cuba by paying homage to former Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro in Santiago de Cuba. On Friday, President Kovind was received by Cuban officials at the Jose Marti International Airport. The Indian President is on a three-nation visit to Greece, Suriname and Cuba. Keywords: President Kovind, First Lady, Savita Kovind, Mahatma Gandhi Monument, Cuba, Havana,

Dharmendra Pradhan visits Siemens Training Centre in Berlin

Berlin (Germany), Jun 22 (ANI): Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who is on his two-day visit to Germany, visited Siemens dual VET centre in Berlin. He was briefed about the skill training by Thomas Leubner, Chief Learning Officer, Siemens and his team. Siemens and TATA Strive are running a joint skill development institute in Navi Mumbai.

Dharmendra Pradhan meets German Minister of Education and Research

Berlin (Germany), Jun 22 (ANI): Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan met German Minister of Education and Research Anja Karliczek in Berlin on Friday. Dharmendra Pradhan is currently on a two-day visit to Germany, after attending the seventh Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) International Seminar at the Imperial Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria on Jun 20.

Columnist Charles Krauthammer dies at 68

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): Pulitzer Prize-winning Columnist, Charles Krauthammer, whose weekly column was syndicated to more than 400 publications worldwide, died at the age of 68. Born on March 13, 1950, in New York City, he pursued a medical degree at Harvard Medical School. Krauthammer had announced on June 8 that doctors had given him just weeks to live. While he has been gradually making his way back to health from cancerous tumour in abdomen, recent tests showed that cancer has returned and was spreading rapidly. He thanked his doctors, caretaker and everyone for taking his care and giving him memories to remember. In August 2017, due to his battle with cancer, Krauthammer stopped writing his column and serving as Fox News contributor.

India willing to lead in mitigating effects of climate change: Sushma Swaraj

Belgium, Jun 22 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, while attending a conference on climate change affirmed that India is willing to take lead in mitigating the effects of climate change. Sushma Swaraj iterated India's stand on climate change and said, "Challenges like terrorism, environmental degradation and climate change are global in nature and can be tackled through global cooperation. India is committed to contribute effectively the efforts of forging common and united action. We are also conscious of the expectations world has from India." Swaraj also took the chance of reiterating Prime Minister Narendra Modi's earlier commitment and said, "To reframe Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment, "We are not only aware of our responsibilities toward climate change we are willing to take lead in mitigating its effects." EAM Swaraj is in Belgium on her last leg of week-long four-nation tour.

Trump comes to Melania's rescue over jacket row

New Delhi, Jun 22 (ANI) The United States President Donald Trump came to the rescue of First Lady Melania Trump who is being criticised for wearing a jacket featuring a 'controversial' message on its back. Trump tweeted, I REALLY DON'T CARE, DO U written on the back of Melania's jacket, refers to the Fake News Media. Melania has learned how dishonest they are, and she truly no longer cares! Trump took on the media portals for crticising Melania's choice of clothes while visiting the US-Mexico border to meet the children of immigrant families who had been left behind due to Trump administration's Zero Tolerance policy. The controversial jacket was an olive green by Zara in white graffiti-style lettering worth $39. Melania was not wearing the jacket when she landed in McAllen, Texas.

Watch: President Kovind arrives in Cuba, pays tribute to late Cuban leader Fidel Castro

Santiago de Cuba (Cuba), Jun 22 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind, accompanied by his wife and a delegation landed in Cuba on Thursday. Upon arrival in Cuba President Kovind headed to the Fidel Castro Ruz memorial in the Cuban city of Santiago de Cuba. President Kovind paid tribute to the late Cuban leader Fidel Castro Ruz at his memorial. President Kovind is in Cuba as part of his 3-nation, 8-day visit to Greece, Cuba and Suriname.

Watch: President Kovind takes part in groundbreaking ceremony for Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Suriname

Paramaribo (Suriname), Jun 22 (ANI): Indian President Ram Nath Kovind took part in the groundbreaking ceremony for Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Suriname's capital Paramaribo on Thursday. He was accompanied by the Suriname President Desi Bouterse for the event. After the event, President Kovind immediately took off for Cuba as part of his 3-nation, 8-day visit to Greece, Cuba and Suriname.

EAM Swaraj attends 'A Night of India in Belgium' organised in her honour

Brussels (Belgium), Jun 22 (ANI): Union Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj attended a community reception event organised in her honour at the Centre for Fine Arts in Brussels, on Thursday. The event was a part of 'A Night of India in Belgium'. In her address at the event, EAM Swaraj spoke about the sensitisation of the Indian Embassies over the world since Bharatiya Janata Party came to power in 2014. She said, "For Indians over the world their passport is a sense of pride. One tweet, of 140 characters and help is provided by the External Affairs Ministry." EAM Swaraj is in Brussels for the last leg of her four-nation visit to Italy, France, Luxembourg and Belgium. In Brussels, Sushma Swaraj will meet the top leadership of the European Union during which both sides are likely to deliberate on removing hurdles for resumption of negotiations on the long-pending EU-India free trade pact.