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India's oldest woman to have scaled Mt Everest meets Indian Ambassador to Nepal

Kathmandu (Nepal), May 29 (ANI): 53 year old Sangeeta Bahl, who is the oldest Indian woman to have scaled Mt Everest, along with her husband Ankur Bahl, met Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri in Kathmandu on Sunday. Her husband Ankur Bahl has also scaled the highest peak in the world in 2016. Sangeeta Bahl, a resident of Jammu, started her expedition on March 28 and she scaled the peak on May 19. Sangeeta Bahl has already conquered highest mountain in Africa, Mt Kilimanjaro.

Baloch National Movement holds protest to highlight Pakistan's atrocities in Balochistan

Gottingen (Germany), May 27 (ANI): A protest demonstration was held by the Baloch National Movement (BNM), a Baloch nationalist political organisation, in Germany's Gottingen against five simultaneous underground nuclear tests conducted by the Government of Pakistan in Chagai area of Balochistan in 1998. According to the protestors people in Balochistan are suffering its after effects even after two decades.

Afghan President's message to PM Modi after Rashid Khan stars in qualifier 2

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): Rashid Khan, 19-year-old single-handedly took the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) home, against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the second Qualifier of the IPL 2018, at the Eden Gardens on Friday. After the cricket legends praised his phenomenal performance, Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani took to his official social media account to complement Rashid's efforts. He went on to thank the Indian Premier League (IPL) and also tagged Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the post claiming that they will not give him away.

Dogra community from J and K in London holds protest against ceasefire violations by Pakistan

London (United Kingdom), May 26 (ANI): Voice of Dogras, a community organisation of the Dogras from Jammu and Kashmir in London organised a protest against the ceasefire violations by Pakistan, infront of the Pakistani High Commission in London. This protest was organised in solidarity with the Jammu border villages which Pakistan is targeting continuously using both small arms fire and heavy calibre weapons causing extensive damage to both life and property. The recent death, especially of 8-month-old Nitin and 8-years old Krishna through Pakistani fire exposes Pakistan's absolute disrespect to the ceasefire even during the holy month of Ramzan. The protest aimed at highlighting the role of Pakistan in creating disturbance in the state of Jammu Kashmir through unprovoked ceasefire violations along the IB and LOC in Jammu, and infiltrations and sponsoring of terrorism to keep the state unstable and its residents in fear.

Restaurant explosion near Toronto injures 15

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): An explosion at an Indian restaurant, here on Friday, wounded at least 15 people, three of them critically. The manhunt for two men, who detonated an improvised explosive device, is underway. "There's no indication this is a terrorist attack. There's no indication this is a hate crime. At this time, we haven't ruled anything out as we start our investigation," CNN quoted Peel Regional Police Chief Jennifer Evans as saying. The suspects walked into the Bombay Bhel Indian restaurant in the city outside Toronto at around 10:30 p.m. and detonated the device, the police said. They then fled, in a vehicle, the police believe.

Trump strikes deal with Xi over sanctions imposed on ZTE

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump said that he has struck a deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping to ease the United States sanctions imposed on Chinese telecommunications company ZTE. The Commerce Department last month had blocked China's ZTE from importing American components for seven years, accusing it of misleading U.S. regulators, after it had settled charges of violating sanctions against Iran and North Korea, Fox News reported. The Trump administration, however, sparked a controversy by putting ZTE in play amid trade negotiations. According to Trump, Xi recently called him to ask if there was something he could do to put the company back in business, according to Fox News. Trump asked Xi what he was prepared to do, the president said -- and Xi replied that he was willing to have ZTE pay a fine of USD 500 million dollars for the embargo violations, change the management and replace the board.

Prince William becomes first royal to mark official visit to Israel

New Delhi, May 25 (ANI): Prince William will become the first member of the royal family to make an official visit to Israel and Palestine. Kensington Place announced that William, second-in-line to the British throne, will tour Jordan, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories next month. His trip begins on June 24 in Amman, and includes stops in Tel Aviv and Ramallah before concluding in Jerusalem on June 28, People magazine confirmed. William's visit marks the first time a member of the royal family has traveled to Israel on official business. Earlier, in 1994, Prince Phillip went for a Yad Vashem ceremony honoring his mother, Princess Alice of Battenberg, who saved Jews during the Holocaust by opening the doors of her palace in Greece. In 2016, Prince Charles attended the funeral of former Israel President Shimon Peres. Further, Queen Elizabeth's cousins the Duke of Kent and the Duke of Gloucester made unofficial visits to Israel in 1998 and 2007.

Explosion at Indian restaurant injures 15 in Canada

New Delhi, May 25 (ANI): At least two men detonated an explosive device at an Indian restaurant in Mississauga, a city in the Canadian province of Ontario, injuring at least 15 people, of which 3 are critical. According to media reports, police, after receiving a call about the incident, cordoned off the area, following which a dog and bomb squad were deployed there. Eyewitnesses say two men entered the restaurant, after which three explosions were heard. Police said one of the suspected perpetrators is a male in his mid-20s. His face was covered with a mask and head with a hoodie. The other man was wearing a similar hoodie and his face was covered too. The attackers reportedly fled the restaurant immediately after the blast. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects. Further details are awaited.

Beijing willing to take bilateral ties with Germany forward Xi Jinping

New Delhi, May 25 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping told German Chancellor Angela Merkel that Beijing is willing to work with Germany to strengthen their bilateral ties and take them to a higher level. Merkel, who is on a two-day visit to China, was invited by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. It is Merkel's 11th visit to China. In 2014, the two countries had launched an all-dimensional strategic partnership. Since then, the ties between the two sides have enhanced with mutual cooperation, Xi said. Xi said China and Germany must advocate a new type of international relations which would set an example of a win-win cooperation, Xinhua reported.

Meeting with US is something that North Korean wanted for decades: Toby Dalton

Washington, DC (USA), May 25 (ANI): Co-Director of Carnegie Nuclear Policy Program, Toby Dalton on Friday expressed his views on United States President Trump over cancellation of US-North Korea summit by saying that this meeting with US President Donald Trump is something that North Korean leaders wanted for decades. "Pres Trump really wanted it to happen. Cancellation may be a part of theatrics as both sides try to manage the optics. Kim-Jong-un has very strong reasons for wanting to have a summit, meeting with US Pres is something that North Korean leaders have sought for decades," said Toby Dalton.

Sad about what happened in Thoothukudi: Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal

London (United Kingdom), May 25 (ANI): At least 13 people lost their lives and over 60 got injured in violent antiSterlite protests in Thoothukudi. Vedanta Resources Chairman Anil Agarwal said, he is sad about what happened in Thoothukudi. "Sad about what happened in Thoothukudi. The plant is closed because of annual shut down and we are waiting for clearance from the court and the Government to restart the plant. We are strictly following the orders of the court and the Government", he said in London.

Trump pledges to take down violent street gang

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump hosted a round-table in Long Island, on immigration and the MS-13 gang, renewing his pledge to take out the violent street gang."Today on Long Island, we were all moved to be joined by families who have suffered unthinkable heartbreak at the hands of MS-13. I was truly honored to be joined again by the courageous families who were my guests at the State of the Union," Trump wrote on Twitter. He even lashed out at the Democrats for refusing to close loopholes. The MS-13 gang is reportedly responsible for 27 murders in the country. This is the second time that Trump has traveled to the area to talk about MS-13.

Death toll from adverse weather rises to 11 in Sri Lanka

Colombo (Sri Lanka), May 24 (ANI): According to the National Disaster Management Center (DMC), around 11 people have died and over 100,000 were affected from the floods and landslides caused due to heavy rains in Sri Lanka. The adverse weather conditions prevailing in Sri Lanka have battered 18 districts since May 19. People died of incidents like drowning in floodwaters, tree falls and earth-slips. Five people have died from lightning strikes, Colombo Page reported. The Department of Meteorology said that in the next few days, thundershowers could be expected in many parts of the country. The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has extended the landslide warning to another four districts. Low lying areas like Ranbima, Welihinda, and Yakadagalla were submerged. The DMC said 557 military and police officials were mobilized for search and rescue operations. Around 5,826 military and police personnel are for immediate deployment.

Traditional Japanese arts and craft showcased in Tokyo

Tokyo (Japan), May 24 (ANI): Glassware drawn with golden fish patterns... Hand-carved wooden chopsticks... And classic iron kettles. Traditional Japanese craft is known for its unique aesthetics and high artisanship that have been inherited through the ages. The Japanese government has officially assigned "traditional Japanese craft" status to those that have histories of over one hundred years to promote them. A variety of these crafts are gathered across the country to be showcased through this annual exhibition in Tokyo. You can hear meticulous hand-hammering sounds across the site. This is known as "Tokyo Goldsmith" a traditional handcraft from Tokyo. The technique is used to create different patterns and designs by processing metal sheets. Exposure to these profound stages of production scene by experienced artisans gives visitors a deeper understanding of traditional craft. At the site, there is a space where visitors can actually experience traditional craft making. This is a tr

Advanced camera exhibition targets Tokyo Olympic 2020

Yokohama (Japan), May 24 (ANI): The CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show, better known as "CP Plus Show" was held in Yokohama, Japan. This 4-day annual trade show has attracted over 68,000 visitors this year, showcasing the hottest products and technologies in the market by major Japanese camera makers. The event aims to further promote and develop photographic culture and its surrounding industries. Each company's booth provides a stage with different themes and models and the visitors can freely test shoot its newly promoted products. They look all excited with the latest gears at their hands. In this booth, Panasonic is introducing its latest digital camera model. On the stage, there are performances by professional athletes who will be competing for the Tokyo Olympics in few years. The maker aims to respond to the special needs for this up-coming Olympic Game. At the center of this site, there is a photography exhibition showcasing works by young photographers. It aims to nurture up-c

Funeral of Pakistani student killed in Texas school shooting held

Karachi (Pakistan), May 24 (ANI): The body of 17-year-old Pakistani exchange student Sabika Sheikh, who was killed in a mass shooting in Texas high school, arrived home for funeral in Pakistan's Karachi on Wednesday. Sheikh was killed with eight other students and two teachers when a gunman attacked Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas. According to students, the teenage boy charged with fatally shooting 10 people, Dimitrios Pagourtzis, opened fire in an art class on Friday. The coffin of Sheikh was received by family members and officials of the U.S. Consulate at the airport. The body was transported to her residence, where bereaved family and mourning relatives were present. Her father and her uncle accompanied the body from the airport to the residence in the ambulance.

Sindhi students raise pro-freedom slogans in Islamabad, condemn state-sponsored terrorism

Islamabad (Pakistan), May 23 (ANI): A massive rally was carried out by Sindhi students of Islamabad in support of Sindhi political activist victims of enforced disappearances. They rallied across the streets of the capital city and raised pro-freedom slogans and condemned state-sponsored terrorism. The rally will culminate in the three-day hunger strike for the release of all missing persons. Over 1,200 known cases of enforced disappearances have been recorded in Sindh since 2010 and 160 people have disappeared since February 2017.

Youngest Indian woman Everester comes back with message of change

Kathmandu (Nepal), May 22 (ANI): Shivangi Pathak, a 16-year-old girl from Haryana broke all records on Thursday by becoming the youngest Indian woman to scale the Mount Everest from the Nepal side. Pathak had completed her courses in mountaineering from India's Jawahar Institute of Mountain in capital New Delhi. She had also participated in different High-altitude training programmes in glaciers of India's northern Kashmir valley. Shivangi, who made the thoughts of climbing the Mt. Everest while she was 16 years old, further shared about making up her mind to scaling the world's highest peak. After conquering the Everest, Shivangi now plans to continue her studies along with pursuing mountaineering.

Syrian Army takes full control of Damascus after 7-long years, defeats IS

Syrian army is celebrating control over Damascus after 7 years.The Syrian army and its allies had been fighting IS terrorists for the last few weeks to reclaim a tiny enclave in al-Hajar al-Aswad and the adjacent Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp, the last area outside government control in or around Damascus.

India's first father-daughter duo conquers Mt. Everest together

Kathmandu (Nepal), May 22 (ANI): Just as the sun was rising in the eastern hemisphere, Deeya Bajaj was taking her final steps towards the highest point on earth, and her father, Ajeet Bajaj, was right behind her. Ajeet and Deeya Bajaj is the first Indian Father-Daughter team to conquer Mt. Everest and returned back to Nepal's Capital Kathmandu with the message of equality. After their successful commencement of the journey, they called on Indian envoy Manjeev Singh Puri in the embassy on Monday. The duo embarked on the journey to scale the highest peak in the world on April 16, and accomplished the feat in a month's time. Ajeet was awarded the Padma Shri in 2012, for his active contribution to the field of adventure in India. Deeya Bajaj also has accomplished the skiing experience at the age of 17 in the Greenland and also has submitted the Mt. Elbrus, Europe's highest mountain. This passion from a young age helped Deeya and Ajeet set a record in the Himalayas. However, this is not th