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Shivangi Pathak becomes youngest Indian woman to scale Everest, PM Modi says "stupendous accomplishment"

Kathmandu (Nepal), May 22 (ANI): At the age of 16, Shivangi Pathak became the youngest Indian Mount Everest summiteer. She successfully climbed the length from the Nepal side, last week. Speaking about her inspiration, Pathak said, "I saw a biopic of Arunima Sinha when I was 15. I felt if she is able to do it, I can as well. I did not have interest in studies so decided to choose mountaineering." Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the young girl via his official Twitter handle, saying "Stupendous accomplishment. Congratulations to Shivangi!" Pathak who completed her course in mountaineering from Delhi's Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports (JIM-WS) wants to use this opportunity to motivate women that they can achieve anything that they set they hearts to.

Newlyweds Prince Harry, Meghan Markle back to palace

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): The Duke and Duchess of Sussex Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are back at Kensington Palace as husband and wife. The newlyweds were spotted heading into Kensington Palace on Monday, which is about 25 miles from where they got married at Windsor Castle. The duo danced the night away with their closest friends and family at their intimate evening reception at Frogmore House, reported the People. Meghan was still sporting her bridal "messy bun" and both Harry and she wore sunglasses. The couple exchanged rings in the presence of Queen Elizabeth II and 600 celebrity guests. The Dean of Windsor, the Right Reverend David Conner, conducted the wedding service while the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, officiated it.

Syria frees southern Damascus from IS

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): After a period of seven years, the Syrian army said that it has pushed out the last fighters of the dreaded Islamic State (IS) terror group from al-Hajar al-Aswad district in southern Damascus, according to the Syrian state TV. The Syrian army and its allies have 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, reported Al-Jazeera. Before launching its anti-IS push in Yarmouk, the Syrian government forces managed to clear out other rebels from the area with military drives and evacuation deals, according to state TV. Yarmouk, the largest Palestinian camp in Syria, was under "crippling government siege" since 2012, a year after the civil war in the country began. Earlier today, the Syrian army resumed its offensive attack to reclaim the area in southern Damascus, after it evacuated a group of civilian

Watch: PM Modi departs from Russia after meeting with President Putin

Sochi (Russia), May 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday night departed from Russia after his meeting with the President of the country, Vladimir Putin. They paid special attention to the economic talks, and reviewed the complete range of India-Russia relations as well as other global subjects during their first ever informal summit in Sochi.

Former Nepal King Gyanendra accorded warm welcome in Birgunj

Birgunj (Nepal), May 21 (ANI): Former King of Nepal, Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah, received warm welcome on his arrival in Birgunj town of Nepal. The supporters of former Nepal king have started a campaign called 'Raja Lao, desh bachao' (Bring King's rule and save the nation). It aims to bring monarchy system back in Nepal, which now has an elected government headed by Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli. A civil reception was also held for the King at Birgunj's dry port of Agadi. He was also felicitated at the temple of Vindyavasini Mai and in rural areas of Gardaul. The Last King of Nepal, Gyanendra, was deposed in 2008. It brought an end to 240-year-old monarchy rule in the country.

PM Modi meets Russian President Putin

Sochi (Russia), May 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi. The two leaders and their delegates also held a meeting. PM Modi is scheduled to hold an informal summit with Russian President. The two leaders will also discuss the developmental priorities and bilateral matters of their respective countries. This is the first informal summit between PM Modi and President Putin, they last met in June 2017. This is PM Modi's fourth visit to Russia.

Modi-Putin informal summit: PM Modi arrives in Sochi

Sochi (Russia), May 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Russia's Sochi on Monday. He is scheduled to hold an informal summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders will discuss developmental priorities and bilateral matters of their respective countries. This is the first informal summit between PM Modi and President Putin, they last met in June 2017. This is PM Modi's fourth visit to Russia.

Myanmar urges Bangladesh to begin repatriation of Rohingyas

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): Out of the 8000 names submitted for repatriation by Dhaka a few months ago, Myanmar has urged Bangladesh to repatriate 2223 Rohingya refugees as soon as possible. Director general of the Myanmar ministry U Ko Ko Naing said that on May 2, the number included 1001 refugees, most of who were Muslims. Both the countries also agreed to repatriate 778 Muslims and 444 Hindu refugees a few months back, The Myanmar Times reported. During a meeting in Dhaka on May 17, Myanmar showed its readiness to Bangladesh to begin the repatriation, Naing said. Both the sides held discussions about safety and security of the repatriation process. Providing a conducive environment to the refugees and involving the United Nations agencies in the resettlement were also the talking points of the meet.

Pope Francis to induct new cardinals in June

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): Pope Francis on Sunday made an announcement that he would elevate 14 churchmen to the rank of cardinals in the Catholic Church. The new cardinals are from Italy, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Iraq, Pakistan, Japan, Madagascar, Peru, Mexico and Bolivia, according to a section of media reports. The Pope noted that the places from which the new cardinals come "Expresses the universality of the Church, which continues to announce the merciful love of God to all men and women on earth." The consistory, that is, the ceremony for the creation of new cardinals, will take place in Rome on June 29, the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, the report said. Eleven of those new cardinals are under 80, which states that they will be active participants in a future conclave to choose Francis's successor.

Watch: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano eruption injured a man

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): A stream of lava has blocked a highway that serves as an escape route for Hawaii's coastal residents. The first known serious injury has been reported from fresh explosive eruptions. Officials said a man on a third-floor balcony had his leg shattered from shin to foot when he was hit by lava spatter. Hundreds of residents of Hawaii's Big Island continued to flee as lava and molten rocks, erupted from Kilauea volcano, spewed into the neighbourhoods of the island.

Condemn this barbaric action Dr Lakhu Luhana on Pakistani forces attacking protest camp

Karachi (Pakistan), May 21 (ANI): Dr Lakhu Luhana, General Secretary of World Sindhi Congress, in a video condemned the attacks on the families of missing Sindhi political activists who held protest at the Karachi press club."Very sadly the camp was attacked by agencies, police, the people were beaten, four of them were missing. The violence was carried to the extent that women's clothes, were torn. We strongly condemn this barbaric action," he said. Earlier today, Pakistani forces attacked the protest camp settled by the families of missing Sindhi political activists abducted by Pakistani Military Intelligence and ISI. The families of missing Sindhi political activists settled a 3-day hunger strike camp in front of Karachi press club this morning. The protest camp was joined by various political parties and human rights organisations. The Police and Rangers circled the camp in afternoon and unleashed baton-charge against the protestors. The protesters resisted the action and many of t

Mandate was against Congress so we had hopes from JD (S): Ram Madhav on Karnataka elections

Washington DC (US), May 21 (ANI): Although the Bharatiya Janta Party emerged as the single most winner in the recent Karnataka elections, not everything was victorious for the political party. Talking about the situation, BJP's Ram Madhav said, "We've done no mistake. It's a democratic practice where the single largest party is given the opportunity. We had the right to seek that opportunity which we sought. It is a different matter that we weren't able to muster required numbers. Mandate was against Congress. So we had hope that parties like JD(S) would keep that in mind and act appropriately. But that wasn't the case. There was a tacit deal between Congress and JD(S) that led to a situation where we had to relinquish."

Pakistani forces attack protest camp against enforced disappearances in Sindh

Karachi (Pakistan), May 21 (ANI): Pakistani forces attacked the protest camp settled by the families of missing Sindhi political activists abducted by Pakistani Military Intelligence and ISI. The families of missing Sindhi political activists settled a 3-day hunger strike camp in front of Karachi press club this morning. The protest camp was joined by various political parties and human rights organisations. The Police and Rangers circled the camp in afternoon and unleashed baton-charge against the protestors. The protesters resisted the action and many of them were injured and some arrested by the forces.

Pakistani forces are committing utter fascism: Shafi Burfat, Chairman of Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaj

New Delhi, May 21(ANI): Shafi Burfat, Chairman of Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaj (JSMM) condemned the use of force against the protestors in a Facebook live session."The state forces have violated the sanctity of Sindhi values and democratic right to protest the state-inflicted violations of human rights in Sindh. The act of tearing the clothes of women, dragging them on the roads and torturing the protestors is an act of aggression, violence, and fascism. Sindhi, Baloch, and Pashtuns are under the occupation of Punjabi civil-military establishment in the unnatural, undemocratic, forced framework of Pakistan. The Pakistani forces are committing utter fascism and apartheid against Sindhi, Baloch and Pashtun national movements while this theocratic Islamo-fascist Pakistani state is patronizing and sponsoring the radical Islamist terrorist forces," he said.He appealed and urged all Sindhi political organizations and nation to mobilize and protest the fascist actions of Pakistani forces and st

JD(S)-Congress alliance is the most corrupt, unethical deal: Ram Madhav

Washington DC (US), May 21 (ANI): Rahul Gandhi recently called the BJP government corrupt and said, there needs to be a proper investigation in the entire horse trading issue. Countering his point, BJP's Ram Madhav said, "The whole history of Congress is full of corruption. There's not been a single genuine charge against BJP govt in past 4 years. The most corrupt party is Congress and that corruption has reflected in the unethical deal that they've entered into with JD(S) in Karnataka."

Sikhism is the pride of India: Ram Madhav

Washington DC (US), May 21(ANI): BJP General Secretary Ram Madhav visited the Gurunanak Foundation of America Gurudwara, where he admired the community for their contributions in the past."Sikhism is a pride of India. Baishakhi was the day in 1699 when the first fire was baptized, the khalsa was initiated by the 10th guru.The warriors of Sikhism came from different parts of India and engulfed the entire part of India. We are proud of the achievements of the Sikh community in North America, which has contributed significantly to the growth and prosperity in its adopted home. It is commendable that the community has also preserved its traditions and ethos, and is a living bridge with India," he said.

NDA govt will go to any extent to punish the guilty in 1984 riots: Ram Madhav

Washington DC (US), May 21 (ANI): On Sunday, BJP's Ram Madhav visited the Gurunanak Foundation of America Gurudwara, where he addressed and assured the Sikh community."The BJP-led NDA government has taken steps and to do its best to render justice to each and every family that has suffered from the grave injustice perpetrated against them during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. NDA government has decided to go to any extent to punish the guilty in the crimes that were perpetrated against the Sikh community during 1984 riots," he said amidst applause from the few hundred Sikh Americans who had gathered in a Maryland suburb of Washington DC to celebrate Vaisakhi that was organized by the Sikhs of America Foundation.

Cuban plane crash: 110 dead, investigators recover black box

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): A black box has been recovered in 'good condition' from the Boeing 737-201 that crashed on May 18 after taking off from Havana, according to Cuba Transport Ministry. At least 110 passengers died in the crash. Three women survived the crash with serious burn injuries. The Transport Ministry hopes to recover another device soon. The crash is one of the most tragic air disasters in Cuba since decades.

Hawaii volcano: Kilauea explosion ash cloud reaches up to 10,000 feet

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Locals have evacuated after lava flow from Kilauea volcano advanced to more than 1,000 feet in less than an hour. The explosion in the volcano on Saturday midnight produced an ash which rose to an estimated height of 10,000 feet. Airlifts have been initiated to speed up evacuation in the affected region. Four homes have been destroyed by the lava, so far. The air quality in the area deteriorated significantly after the eruption.

Russia is committed to build more nuclear power units in India: Indian envoy to Russia

Sochi (Russia), May 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 21 for an informal summit in Sochi. It is being seen as an important meeting between the two leaders. Various issues will be discussed during Prime Minister Modi's visit including nuclear power. Indian Ambassador to Russia, P Saran on Sunday informed, "Russia is already participating in the construction of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant. It has committed to building 6 plants in Kudankulam. We have signed an agreement with Russia to construct more units in India." President Putin will be visiting India later for a formal summit and this frequency is being seen as a strengthening of relationship between the two countries.