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.
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.
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.
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.
Berlin (Germany), Jun 22 (ANI): Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan performed Yoga on the occasion of 4th International Day of Yoga at Berlin's public square, Alexanderplatz on Thursday. June 21 was celebrated as the International Day of Yoga worldwide and people of various backgrounds came together to perform yoga.
Brussels (Belgium), Jun 21 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj performed yoga in European Parliament's Yehudi Menuhin hall on the 4th International Yoga Day. Shri Shri Ravi Shankar was also present at the event to perform yoga. The event is Co-hosted by Embassy of India, Brussels delegation for Relations with India, European Parliament Wellbeing Unit, EP. During the event, EAM Swaraj mentioned that yoga had a very special place in violinist maestro Yehudi Menuhin's life. She said, "EU has every year come together to have this joint session to acknowledge the efficacy of this ancient science of wellness. It is interesting to have chosen Yehudi Menuhin hall for this event. Yoga had a very special place in the violinist maestro's life.Today yoga classes are still offered to musicians in the Yehudi Menuhin school."
New Delhi, Jun 21 (ANI): Italy's well-known writer Roberto Saviano has been threatened by Italy's minister Matteo Salvini to remove the former's police protection. Roberto Saviano has been under police protection for 10 years since his book published in 2006 exposed the activities of the Gomorra, a mafia organisation based in Naples. He is one of those journalists and writers who are under protection in Italy, due to constant threats to by mafia. Salvini has been Saviano's biggest critic and had earlier opined for a review of former's police protection.
Islamabad (Pakistan), Jun 21 (ANI): Indian High Commission in Islamabad organised yoga camp on the occasion of 4th International Yoga Day on Thursday. Over 100 guests from diplomatic community and Pakistani citizens participated in the event.
Paramaribo (Suriname), Jun 21 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind performed yoga along with Suriname President Desi Bouterse in Paramaribo on 4th International Yoga Day on Thursday. On the occasion President Kovind said, "Nowhere else in the world today and in our previous international day of yoga have two heads of states been co-participant, It is a unique event. President let me tell you, friends who do yoga together are two friends and always stay friends. Yoga does not only belong to India, as it is part of humanity's intangible heritage." He added, "Particularly in today's world of stress and lifestyle diseases yoga can help all of us. To my mind, yoga is the ultimate expression of Indian soft power."
Stuttgart (Germany), Jun 21 (ANI): Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan visited a Bio-CNG plant in Germany's Stuttgart on Thursday. He was briefed by officials on how agricultural waste can be converted into energy. 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 Wednesday. Pradhan also pitched for "responsible pricing" which balances the interests of both producer and consumer.
Dhaka (Bangladesh), Jun 21 (ANI): Indian High Commission in Dhaka organised yoga camp on the occasion of 4th International Yoga Day on Thursday. The first International Day of Yoga was observed all over the world on June 21, 2015, where more than 30,000 people, including Prime Minister Modi, performed yoga asanas at Rajpath in New Delhi. The idea of International Day of Yoga was first proposed by Prime Minister Modi during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 27, 2014.
Aichi (Japan), Jun 21 (ANI): Electric bikes are replacing traditional bikes and motorcycles at a rapid base even in sports fields as technical innovation keeps improving. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd developed the TY-E electric trial bike-taking advantage of unique features of electrical power for Motorcycle trials. Here features of TY-E are demonstrated by well known rider Kenichi Kuroyama in "Driver Land Kyosei" test field in Aichi prefecture. Those features include high rotation type compact high-power motor that achieves high off-road performance with both powerful low speed torque and extended acceleration. Motor control technology achieves excellent response and power feeling from extremely low to high speed ranges. The new electric machine comes from Japanese brand's Evolving R and D program, which allows employees in the department to work outside conventional frameworks and devote up to 5 percent of their working hours developing innovative new concepts. This vehicle is made from car
Tokyo (Japan), Jun 21 (ANI): In the development of sustainable low-carbon society, it is inevitable to solve global warming and energy problems. This exhibition held in Tokyo aims to bring together a wide range of environmental technologies and services to overcome various challenges. Energy conservation, renewable energy, heat island technology, and CO2 reduction technologies are most important in global warming countermeasures. This is a Japanese-style trailer house. Lighting, air conditioner and other electrical devices are operated by solar energy. Inside, it is furnished in traditional Japanese style using the material of "Tatami" and Japanese cypress and so on. Here is another unique technology using plants. By growing moss on building walls and ceilings, it is possible to lower temperature inside building and absorb carbon dioxide. Global warming is an important issue in the world today. And as companies are required to be aware of the importance of coexistence with environment,
Paramaribo (Suriname), Jun 21 (ANI): Indian President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the National Assembly of Suriname in the presence of Suriname President Desi Bouterse as part of his visit to the South American country, on Wednesday. In his address President Kovind said, "Earlier this year, India hosted the founding conference of International Solar Alliance in New Delhi, and we are proud to have Suriname as a co-partner. This will allow us to collaborate on solar energy projects helpful to your people and this planet." President Kovind is in Suriname as part of his 3-nation, 8-day visit to Greece, Cuba and Suriname.
Brussels (Belgium), Jun 21 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met President of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani in Brussels, on Wednesday. EAM Swaraj arrived in Brussels today 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.
Paramaribo (Suriname), Jun 21 (ANI): Indian President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Suriname in the presence of President Desi Bouterse as part of his visit to the South American country, on Thursday. In his address President Kovind spoke about International Yoga Day saying, "This will be for the first time since 2015 that two heads of states would be celebrating yoga together. This will indeed be historic." President Kovind is in Suriname as part of his 3-nation, 8-day visit to Greece, Cuba and Suriname.
Vienna (Austria), Jun 20 (ANI): Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met United Arab Emirates Minister of State Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber on Wednesday. During meeting with oil producing countries, Pradhan stated that India favors reasonable and balanced pricing of crude oil. UAE Minister State Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber will visit India on 25th June, said Minister Pradhan. Pradhan is on his visit to Vienna to attend 7th Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) International Seminar.
Luxembourg, Jun 20 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who is on her 7-day visit to European nations, met Duke of Luxembourg Henri Albert Gabriel on Wednesday. Henri Albert Gabriel is the eldest son of Grand Duke Jean and Princess Josephine-Charlotte of Belgium.
Vienna (Austria), Jun 20 (ANI): Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan said that India always expect a reasonable fuel price. He asserted that India is consistent on fuel price issue and will repeat its appeal in the organisation of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) seminar. "We always expect a reasonable fuel price. India is consistent on this issue and we'll repeat our appeal in the seminar. They're taking us seriously. 4 years back, they were just listening to us. India will have its own voice," said Pradhan.
New Delhi, Jun 20 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia at the White House on Tuesday. "Today, President Trump and the First Lady welcomed King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain to the White House," the White House tweeted. The royals are in the US to mark the 300th anniversaries of the founding of two cities- New Orleans, Louisiana and San Antonio, Texas.