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Sikhs in Peshawar hold anti-Pakistan protests

Peshawar (Pakistan), Jun 08 : The anger is simmering across the region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as people have taken to streets protesting against the Pakistan establishment in the wake of the heinous murder of a Sikh activist Charanjeet Singh in broad daylight of Peshawar on May 29. Police have termed it a targeted killing and have also claimed to have reached counter-terrorist agencies for the same. However, protestors accuse the satanic collaboration of Islamabad and Rawalpindi behind the killing that has intensified its attacks on marginalised, especially in the run up to the general elections slated next month. The grieving community says that Islamabad was indifferent to its plights, which were getting increasingly harrowing with the time. Sikhs have remained bereft of basic rights in Pakistan for years. Only recently, did Sikh leaders approach high court in order to get a cremation ground for them in Peshawar. Islamabad has a shady record when it comes to defending human rights of

PM Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping to hold bilateral meeting tomorrow

Qingdao (China), Jun 08 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China's Qingdao on June 09. The two leaders are expected to take forward what was discussed during informal summit in Wuhan last month, said Gautam Bambawale, Indian Ambassador to China. "There will be a bilateral meeting between PM and President Xi tomorrow and there are many things that the leaders look forward to discussing", Bambawale added.

Terror to be substantial part of discussions during SCO Summit: Indian Ambassador to China

Qingdao (China), Jun 08 (ANI): Indian Ambassador to China Gautam Bambawale informed that Terror will be a substantial part of discussions during Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit that will be held in China's Qingdao on June 10. "This is the first summit wherein India is participating with complete membership and terror will certainly be a substantial part of discussions", Bambawale said.

EAM Sushma Swaraj recalls contributions of Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela

Pietermaritzburg (South Africa), Jun 08 (ANI): While addressing a gathering at Pietermaritzburg, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj recalled the contributions made by Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi and anti-apartheid crusader Nelson Mandela on the 125th anniversary of Satyagraha as she said India and South Africa have emerged as modern nations with strong family values. Swaraj said that Pietermaritzburg railway station is not only remembered for the incident of throwing Mahatma Gandhi out of the train but also for the incident of August 5, 1963. "On August 5 another tall leader of this country, Nelson Mandela, was arrested by police barely 25 km away from this place" Swaraj added.

Rescue operation resumes near Guatemala volcano

New Delhi, Jun 08 (ANI): Rescuers search of survivors and victims of Fuego volcano's disastrous eruption, which has left dozens of people dead. Around 200 people are missing. Emergency crews have resumed search and rescue operations. The rescue was hampered on Monday after the fresh flow of lava. It is said to be the most violent eruption in more than four decades. It spewed an 8km (five-mile) stream of lava and emitted a thick cloud of black smoke.

US First Lady Melania Trump makes her first public appearance in weeks

New Delhi, Jun 08 (ANI): United States First Lady Melania Trump appeared with President Donald Trump at a public event for the first time in almost a month during a hurricane response briefing at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Washington. The First Lady last made a public appearance on May 10, when she accompanied her husband at Andrews Air Force Base to receive the three American detainees from North Korea.

Scotland celebrates 4th International Day of Yoga

Scotland (United Kingdom), Jun 07 (ANI): Consul General of India in Edinburgh, Anju Ranjan is set to celebrate the 4th International Day of Yoga in Scotland from June 15 to June 27. Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev will also take part in the event and hold a yoga camp in Scotland's Glasgow. Edinburgh's Lord Provost Frank Ross will host the event. Ross said, "Happy to be hosting the event and we welcome everyone."

Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela gave hope to everyone: EAM Sushma Swaraj

Pietermaritzburg (South Africa), June 07 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj who was at South Africa's Pietermaritzburg today in her speech recalled Former South African President Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi. "25 years ago, Nelson Mandela gave a speech at the unveiling of Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Pietermaritzburg. At that time, he said, 'It's an honour for me to unveil the statue of hope.' Both Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela gave hope to everyone." "Friends it was in Pietermaritzburg when hope was redefined by two of the greatest leaders of our times. They gave hope to the enslaved people under colonialism. They gave hope to the developing countries especially India and African nations by finally freeing them from communalism. They gave hope to the youth," she added.

India provided strong support to South Africa during apartheid: Sushma Swaraj

Pietermaritzburg (South Africa), June 07 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj who was at South Africa's Pietermaritzburg today, recalled the strong bond the two nations shared since the time of colonialism."Both India and South Africa are rich in their cultures and traditions. The relationship between our people has stood the test of time. India provided strong support to South Africa at international forums during its struggle against apartheid. It was the first country to savour trade relations," she said in her speech.

South Africa was the place where Satyagraha was born: Sushma Swaraj

Pietermaritzburg (South Africa), June 7 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj who was at Pietermaritzburg today said Satyagraha found its origin in South Africa. "Tomorrow, we will celebrate the memory of our greatest Pravasi, who came here as a young lawyer and emerged as one of the tallest leaders of all time. 125 years ago Mahatma Gandhi's eviction from the first class compartment of the train was the catalyst to our protest; it not only transformed his only life but also shook the very foundation of colonialism. South Africa was the place where Satyagraha was born," said Sushma Swaraj. "Let us not forget that the foundation for peace is laid through relentless search for truth. Truth and non-violence are indivisible. When we see turbulence in some parts of the world, we always find that the first casualty is always the truth," she added.

Bangladesh to allocate special funds for Rohingya rehabilitation

Dhaka (Bangladesh), Jun 06 (ANI): Bangladesh Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith said the government will allocate a special fund for Rohingya rehabilitation in the upcoming 2018-19 fiscal year budget. "We planned to allocate around Tk400 crore as special funds for Rohingya rehabilitation," Dhaka Tribune quoted Muhith as saying. The allocation will be provided mainly for building shelters for Rohingya rehabilitation. Specific allocations to ensure health care, sanitation, and food supply would also be given to the concerned ministries, Muhith further said. The proposed budget will be announced in Parliament on Thursday. Rohingyas are a Muslim minority ethnic group in Myanmar, who are considered as illegal immigrants as opposed to citizens of the country.

Residents trapped in area affected by lava from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano

New Delhi, Jun 05 (ANI): Lava from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano threatened area where several residents have become trapped. According to the officials, dozens of people are stranded there. Some chose to stay and now the area has no power, cell reception, landlines or county water. National Guard troops, police and firefighters evacuated people from homes, hours before lava cut off road access to the area affected by the Kilauea volcano. A stream of lava flowed over a highway near Kapoho, a seaside community rebuilt after a destructive eruption of Kilauea in 1960. Lava also destroyed a freshwater lake, boiling away all of the water in it.

PoK teachers reeling under state sponsored discrimination

Muzaffarabad, PoK, 05 June, 2018: Teachers from across the region of Pakistan occupied Kashmir held a press conference in Muzaffarabad and vented out their anger at both PoK and Islamabad for their deliberate inaction in addressing the acute discrimination they were reeling under for years. People of Pakistan occupied Kashmir including teachers accuse Islamabad of purposely drafting legislation in a manner that discriminates, and keeps them bereft of their rights. The stark difference between the salaries of PoK teachers and other regions is reflective of a step-motherly treatment teachers of the region are constantly subjected to. Teachers, who are bearing the brunt, say that it is a part of a larger conspiracy against the people of the region; Islamabad wants to stifle the voices of teachers as they lead the voice of dissent against Pakistani oppression of the region.

Blast occurs near girls school in Kabul

Kabul (Afghanistan), Jun 05 (ANI): A blast occurred on Tuesday reportedly close to a girls school in Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province, confirmed the Afghan authorities. According to Afghan's TOLO News, no reports of casualties or injuries have been reported by far. Confirming the incident, spokesman for provincial governor Attaullah Khogyani, said, "No one was hurt in the IED blast." More details are awaited.

Rescue operations hampered in Guatemala's volcano eruption

New Delhi, Jun 05 (ANI): The rescue was hampered by the fresh flow of lava on Monday in Guatemala's Volcano Eruption. Dozens of people lost their lives in volcano eruption. It is said to be the most violent eruption in more than four decades. It spewed an 8km (five-mile) stream of lava and emitted a thick cloud of black smoke. Ash of the lava rained on to the capital and other regions. Many people in the affected region were buried in mud, ash and rocks as the explosions continued for over 16 hours.

Madhesi demands still unfulfilled says MJF Vice Chairman Bhagyanath

Birgunj (Nepal), June 06 (ANI): The Vice Chairman of Madhesi People's Rights Forum, Bhagyanath Gupta, said that the wishes and demands of the Madhesi people were not fulfilled yet. Members of Madhesi People's Rights Forum have been protesting to ensure people get their right. The Madhesi people residing in the Terai region are facing a lot of trouble as their wishes are not being granted. There has been a lot of discrimination towards these people which is why they feel that their rights have been violated. Truth always triumphs and people of Madhesh are optimistic that they will surely win this battle against these corrupt parties.

Locals accuse Pak forces of illegal encroachment

Kotli (Pakistan occupied Kashmir), Jun 05 (ANI): Locals of Kotli district in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) accused Pakistan security forces of illegal encroachment. The residents confronted and launched agitation against the forceful illegal land grab by the Pakistan security forces. The locals said, "What is your right to do this? You first captured our estate and now you are capturing our plots. We will not leave." From the last few years there is growing agitation among PoK residents against Pakistan.

Watch: EAM Sushma Swaraj attends IBSA ministerial meet

Pretoria (South Africa), June 05 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is on her five-day visit to South Africa. Today she attended the IBSA (India, Brazil, South Africa) ministerial meet. She will chair the meeting of Foreign Ministers of IBSA (India, Brazil, South Africa), where she will hold talks on how to deepen coordination among the three countries on major global issues.

BRICS have contributed to global growth in world drifting towards uncertainty: EAM Swaraj

Johannesburg (South Africa), Jun 04 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Co-operation Lindiwe Sisulu and other leaders at Johannesburg for the second stand-alone BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting. While speaking at the conference, she spoke about the challenges in long term growth and the importance of widely sharing the benefits of globalisation. She said, "BRICS countries have contributed to global stability and growth in a world drifting towards uncertainty."

Trump to host Ramadan dinner next week

New Delhi, Jun 04 (ANI): The United States President Donald Trump is set to host an iftar dinner at the White House next week to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan. According to a White House official, the iftar dinner is scheduled to be held on June 13. Muslims around the world fast from sunrise to sunset and break their fast with an evening meal known as iftar. This is the first time Trump will be hosting the dinner after the White House did not hold the ceremony last year, breaking a long-established tradition.