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Luxembourg has demonstrated trust in India as responsible nuclear power: EAM Swaraj

Luxembourg, Jun 20 (ANI): Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj attended an Indian Cultural event organised in her honour in Luxembourg on Wednesday. At the event, EAM Swaraj said, "As we look back on the 70 years of our friendship, it has been an all-weather friendship that is based on mutual trust. Luxembourg has been consistently supporting of India at the United Nations including India's permanent member ship of its security council." She further added, "By opposing the embargo against India following our peaceful nuclear test of 1998, Luxembourg demonstrated the trust it has in India as a responsible nuclear power." EAM Swaraj is on a 7-day-long tour to European nations. She started her European visit with Italy. She will meet top leaders of European Union during her visit and hold discussions on wide range of global, regional and bilateral issues.

Massive anti-Pakistan protests erupt in Gilgit Baltistan and PoK

Gilgit Baltistan (PoK), Jun 19: The derogatory remarks made by Chief Secretary of Gilgit Baltistan, have sparked a fresh row of protests and people have taken to the streets of various parts of the region. The Falahi Committee of Ghanche called for strike and protest in Khaplu, Skardu and other parts of Gilgit Baltistan, seeking his immediate ouster from the post. Meanwhile, In PoK, people, who have been reeling under an oppressive Islamabad rule over seven decades, took to the streets of Muzaffarabad city demanding to abolish the Azad Kashmir Kashmir Council headed by the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

India, EU committed to respecting Paris Agreement: President Kovind

Athens (Greece), Jun 19 (ANI): Emphasising on the need for clean energy and climate change, President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday said India and the European Union (EU) are united in their commitment to the 2015 Paris Agreement. While addressing a gathering of diplomats, policy makers and academics in Athens on the subject "India and Europe in a Changing World", President Kovind said India was scaling up the share of non-fossil fuels in its energy mix, which will go up from the current 31 per cent to 53 per cent by 2027.

President Kovind invites Greek companies to invest in Indian market

Athens (Greece), Jun 19 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind said that India is the third largest market in the world and has immense business opportunities. He invited and encouraged Greek companies to invest in the Indian market. President also said "There are opportunities for us to collaborate in defence manufacturing, pharma, real estate, entertainment and technology sectors. Both nations have strong renewable energy program specially in solar energy sector." President Kovind was addressing a gathering in Greece-India Business Forum in Athens.

Watch: President Kovind lays wreath at Phaleron War Cemetery

Athens (Greece), Jun 19 (ANI): Indian President Ram Nath Kovind laid wreath at Phaleron War Cemetery in Athens on Monday. The historic site is a cemetery to over 3000 soldier who fell for the nation in various wars. President Kovind is on his 3-day visit to Greece, Suriname and Cuba.

EAM Swaraj thanks France for supporting India for permanent seat in Nuclear Suppliers Group and UNSC

Paris (France), Jun 19 (ANI): Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her French counterpart, Jean-Yves Le Drian attended a joint press conference in Paris, on Tuesday. During her address, EAM Swaraj said, "This year we are celebrating 2 decades of our strategic ties (with France). Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France in April 2015 and June 2017 have boosted our ties and the mutual trust has deepened." She further thanked France saying, "We would like to thank France for their support of India's candidature for permanent seat in Nuclear Suppliers Group and UN Security Council." External Affairs Minister is on a 7-day-long tour to European nations. She started her European visit with Italy, where she met Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte. She will meet top leaders of European Union during her visit and hold discussions on wide range of global, regional and bilateral issues.

President Kovind thanks Greece for supporting India for permanent seat in UNSC

Athens (Greece), Jun 19 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind attended a dinner hosted in his honour by the Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos on Tuesday. In his address at the dinner, President Kovind said, "Our two countries have a common stake in promoting multilateralism, global peace and security. We thank you for your consistent support for our candidature for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council. We must also re-double our efforts to fight and defeat terrorism in all its form and manifestations." President Kovind is on a 3-day visit to Greece, Suriname and Cuba.

President Kovind receives ceremonial welcome in Athens

Athens (Greece), Jun 16 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind and his wife Savita Kovind on Monday received a ceremonial welcome in Athens's Greece city. As part of the nine-day tour, President Kovind will first visit Athens, where he will meet Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos and other senior members of the Government. Thereafter, President Kovind is scheduled to leave for Suriname on Tuesday, where he will meet and hold discussions with President Desire Delano Bouterse. He will also be holding official level talks in the country.

Yoga camp organized in Nepal's Birgunj

A large number of people attended the yoga camp organized by the Consulate General of India in Nepal's Birgunj town on the eve of 4th International Yoga Day.Indian Yoga Guru P P Krishnan participated in the event and taught various yoga postures to the audience. The officials including the Consul General of India B C Pradhan also performed yoga during the occasion. The international Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21 every year across the Globe.

People perform Yoga at Muktinath temple in Nepal

Muktinath (Nepal), June 18 (ANI): Taking Yoga practice to new heights, monks and locals in Nepal celebrated fourth International Day of Yoga at famous Muktinath Temple, 12500 feet above the sea level. The Yoga camp was organised by the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu. In May, during the second day of his visit to Nepal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the iconic Muktinath temple which is regarded sacred by both Hindus and Buddhists. The United Nations General Assembly had unanimously declared 21st June as International Day for Yoga in 2015. Since then Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21 every year across the globe. A number of programmes are being organised in Nepal to mark the occasion.

I have written my book with 'frank' outlook, says Reham Khan on her upcoming autobiography

London (UK), Jun 16 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan's former wife and journalist Reham Khan on her upcoming book which has stirred 'controversy', said that her book is been written frankly and only people who are scared of truth are creating hue and cry over it. "It's our right to express our lives, and I have done so because my life is interesting", said Reham Khan on her upcoming autobiography.

Not scared of death threats, Reham Khan on her upcoming 'controversial' book

London (UK), Jun 16 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan's former wife and journalist Reham Khan on her upcoming 'controversial' book, said that she is not scared of death threats she has been receiving. "The book is in public interest and I am not a coward", said Reham Khan while talking to ANI. "I have been facing threats since my divorce, but there are people who are supportive in Pakistan", she added.

Trump wants his 'people' to be like Kim's 'people'

New Delhi, Jun 16 (ANI): The United States President Donald Trump on Friday said that he wants "his people" to listen to him, like people of North Korea listens to their leader Kim Jong Un. The comments from the US President came after he met Kim Jong-un on June 12, for a summit at Singapore, in which they signed an agreement for a stable and peaceful Korean regime. During an interview, Trump said "He's the head of a country. And I mean, he is the strong head." "He's the head of a country. And I mean, he is the strong head," he added. "Don't let anyone think anything different. He speaks and his people sit up at attention. I want my people to do the same," he added. However, the interviewer did not asked a straight follow-up question to clarify. The US President was later questioned about the phrasings, to which he said, "I was kidding."

Protest erupts in Gilgit-Baltistan over Chief Secretary Babar Hayat Tarar's derogatory remarks

Gilgit-Baltistan (PoK), Jun 15 (ANI): Protest erupted in Gilgit-Baltistan after a video showing Chief Secretary Babar Hayat Tarar scolding a local activist went viral on social media. The Chief Secretary was confronted by representatives of the Falahi Committee of Ghanche, a local welfare organisation, over poor health facilities in the area. In the video, the Chief Secretary is seen scolding Khadim Hussain, an activist, for calling the region a disputed territory. He also said that the people of Gilgit-Baltistan were lax in paying their taxes.

Ivanka Trump shares throwback photo with Donald Trump on his 72nd b'day

New Delhi, Jun 15 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump on Thursday celebrated his 72nd birthday - his second in office. As wishes started to pour in for Trump, his daughter Ivanka shared a throwback photo of the two of them on Twitter. Ivanka Trump wished him "your best year yet!!!" in a birthday tweet. Furthermore, Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr, took to Instagram to greet him.

13 killed in Indonesia boat capsize

New Delhi, Jun 14 (ANI): At least 13 people were died on Wednesday when a passenger boat, packed with holidaymakers, heading to home to celebrate the end of Ramadan, capsized off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Nearly 22 passengers were rescued and admitted to hospital for treatment. Many people are said to be still missing. The boat reportedly hit a large wave amid bad weather and capsized. Search operations for the missing people are underway.

N Korea no longer a nuclear threat: President Trump

New Delhi, Jun 14 (ANI): The United States President Donald Trump declared that there is no longer a nuclear threat from North Korea as he returned to Washington after holding the historic summit with the reclusive nation's leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore on Wednesday. In a pair of tweets, Trump wrote, "Just landed - a long trip, but everybody can now feel much safer than the day I took office. There is no longer a Nuclear Threat from North Korea. Meeting with Kim Jong Un was an interesting and very positive experience. North Korea has great potential for the future!" "Before taking office people were assuming that we were going to War with North Korea. President Obama said that North Korea was our biggest and most dangerous problem. No longer - sleep well tonight!," he wrote in another tweet. His tweets came shortly after Air Force One landed at Joint Base Andrews just outside Washington. On Tuesday Kim and Trump had met for a maiden bilateral summit at Singapore in which they signed

Paris hostages freed, suspect arrested

New Delhi, Jun 13 (ANI): Paris hostage came to an end with the police arresting the armed man and freeing those held. At least two hostages were held after which the police launched an evacuation operation to help bring them out of the building. The police described the accused as an "unstable person" and confirmed that he did not seem to have any connection with any terrorist outfit. Further, the motive of the accused has also not been disclosed yet.

Trump-Kim summit: Meeting is fruitful for both countries, says US President

Singapore, Jun 12 (ANI): President of the United States of America (U.S.A) Donald Trump on Tuesday said that his meeting with the Kim Jong Un is good for both North Korea and United States. "I think this meeting was good for United States as it was for North Korea. Only a person who hates Donald Trump would say that I have agreed to make a big commitment. Yes, it was a big commitment to meet Kim. But, it was good for us," said Trump.

Donald Trump talks about G7 post Singapore summit

Singapore, Jun 12 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump addressed media post the historic Trump-Kim summit on Tuesday. In his address President Trump spoke about his recent appearance at the G7 summit, "I had a very good meeting with the G7. I left the meeting and I'll be honest, we are being taken advantage of by virtually by every one of those countries." He further spoke about the viral picture from the G7 summit where German Chancellor Angela Merkel, along with other leaders speaking to Trump. He said, "The picture with Angela Merkel, where I am sitting on the chair, we were just talking and waiting for documents."