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Melania Trump operated successfully for 'benign kidney condition'

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): United States First Lady Melania Trump's operation for a 'benign kidney condition' was completed successfully. As per a White House official statement, Melania Trump underwent an embolisation procedure to treat a 'benign kidney condition'. The statement further informed that the operation was successful. Further, it has been reported that the Melania wishes to recover fully as she wants to focus on her work for the children as part of 'Be Best' initiative. Later, United States President Donald Trump took to his Twitter account to inform that he will be visiting Melania in the hospital.

'Nobody can predict oil prices': Dharmendra Pradhan on fuel price hike

Dubai (UAE), May 14 (ANI): Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday reacted on fuel price hike in the country and said that nobody can predict the price of oil and it is a pure demand-driven issue. "Oil price hike is pinching the Indian consumer. Nobody can predict the price of oil," said Pradhan. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister was addressing the gathering in Dubai. He is on a three-day visit to the UAE.

MQM holds protest against state-terrorism in Pakistan

Totonto (Canada), May 14 (ANI): The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) - Canada Chapter organized a protest against enforced disappearances, arbitrary arrests and gross human rights violations of Mohajirs in Pakistan. They shouted slogans against the Pakistan Army and held them responsible for promoting state-sponsored terrorism. The Muhajir people are Muslim immigrants, of multi-ethnic origin, and their descendants, who migrated from various regions of India after the Partition of India to settle in the newly independent state of Pakistan.

Protesting PoK activists demand justice for Arif Shahid

Rawalakot (PoK)/ London, May 14 (ANI): A massive protest rally was held against Pakistan and its secret services agencies on Sunday at Khaigala city (near Rawalakot) of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) to mark the fifth death anniversary of Sardar Arif Shahid. Khaigala is the hometown of Arif Shahid, chairman of the All Parties National Alliance (APNA), who was killed on May 14, 2013, at his residence in Rawalpindi by some unidentified gunmen. Demonstrations and events were held across PoK and parts of Europe on the same day. In Rawalakot city, a large number of people gathered to pay obedience to Kashmiri leader who was allegedly killed by Pakistan's Inter-services Intelligence (ISI). Shahid was critical of Pakistan for its illegal occupation of the territory and other human rights abuses. In Bagh, PoK, activists of United Kashmir People's National Party held a protest to demand the arrest of Arif Shahid's killers. They also raised slogans against Pakistan for illegally occupying their

Pakistan was not responsible for Mumbai attacks: Sherry Rahman on Nawaz Sharif's statement

Karachi (Pakistan) May 14 (ANI): Leader of the opposition, Sherry Rehman on Sunday slammed Nawaz Sharif for his recent remarks on the Mumbai attacks. Addressing a press conference, she said "Pakistan Peoples Party rejects Nawaz Sharif's statement and stance on Mumbai attacks.PPP wants the Mumbai trials to be taken to their logical conclusion and the perpetrators to be punished. Pakistan has tried to cooperate with India in the case from the start." Nawaz Sharif , in a recent interview said, "Militant organisations are active. Call them non-state actors, should we allow them to cross the border and kill 150 people in Mumbai? Explain it to me. Why can't we complete the trial?"

UAE's skill mapping programme maps demand to provide better jobs for Indians:Indian Ambassador to UAE

Abu Dhabi (UAE), May 13 (ANI): Indian Ambassador to UAE Navdeep Suri on Sunday said that UAE's ambitious skill mapping programme maps the demands of the country in leveraging the skills of the Indians seeking jobs in the country. He said, "People who come to UAE come at the entry level but the UAE's ambitious skill mapping programme maps the demands of the UAE job market with skill development programme in India through which we figure out what are the requirements of the UAE job market and align the programme with those requirements and provides Indians with certification accepted by the country,"

UAE is first to invest in India's first crude oil cargo: Dharmendra Pradhan

Abu Dhabi (UAE), May 13 (ANI): Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday said that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the first country to invest in Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited (ISPRL) which will boost strategic relationship of both countries. He also said that the first cargo of crude oil from the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), destined for the Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd (ISPRL) has sailed. This is a part of Pradhan's three day visit to the UAE.

No one can assure price stability, we are concerned about ensuring investments: UAE Energy Minister

Abu Dhabi (UAE), May 13 (ANI): United Arab Emirates Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei of Sunday said, "No one can assure the stability and we are not concerned about price. "What we are concerned about is ensuring investments for the future to ensure that there is enough supply to satisfy the demand," he said. "One that is done, the price will be set and the price will be adequate," he added.

Demands from UAE would help create food corridor between India, UAE: Indian Ambassador to UAE

Abu Dhabi (UAE), May 13 (ANI): Indian Ambassador to UAE Navdeep Suri on Sunday reiterated the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that the India hopes to become UAE's partner in food security while also hoping that UAE's demand for food would help create food corridor between India, UAE. He said, "The PM explained to UAE leadership that just as UAE has been a strategic partner to India in energy sector, India can become its partner in food security. If we can find ways to preserve the percentage of wasted food in India it could meet the needs of all Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries." He added, "It (food corridor) will be beneficial for our farmers who suffer when there's a glut in the market and prices crash. This fits into the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which would double the income of farmers in the next 5 years."

Proud of all Indian companies that are looking for investments in UAE: UAE Energy Minister

Abu Dhabi (UAE), May 13 (ANI): United Arab Emirates Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei of Sunday said, "India is our strategic partner. We are honoured and glad about Dharmendra Pradhan's participation." He further added that he is proud of all the Indian companies that are looking for investments in UAE.

Dharmendra Pradhan requests energy business stakeholders to invest in India

Abu Dhabi (UAE), May 13 (ANI): Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday requested all stakeholders from energy business stream to come and invest in India. "Today India is the number 3 absolute energy consumer, our energy appetite is very high. Our per capita energy consumption is very modest which will increase in the coming years. So we request stakeholders to come and invest in India," said Pradhan. "India is a new and emerging market. Downstream Investment Forum is a very important forum and UAE is a reliable partner of India. I appeal all the stakeholders in this energy business to come and invest in India," added Pradhan.

Homeless moms enjoy a Mother's Day meal in Los Angeles's Skid Row

Los Angeles (USA), May 13 (ANI): Homeless and struggling mothers enjoy a Mother's Day meal in Los Angeles's Skid Row with one of the highest concentrations of homeless people in the United States. The women each received a Mother's Day flower and were served a lunch. Los Angeles has seen a 75 percent increase in unsheltered homelessness in the last six years, federal data says, partly due to a lack of affordable housing.

One person killed in Paris knife attack, attacker shot dead

Paris (France), May 13 (ANI): Knife-wielding assailant killed one person and wounded four others in Paris on Saturday before he was shot dead by police. People fled along Paris streets, Saturday night, after a knife attack in a central part of the city. According to authorities the accused was shouting 'Allah Akbar' while attacking the people. Islamic State claimed responsibility for Saturday's attack, but did not provide proof for its claim. France has been on high alert in recent years, after a series of attacks commissioned or inspired by the Islamic State militant group, including the 2015 assault on the Bataclan Theatre, where dozens died, just a couple miles away from Saturday's knife attack.

Watch: Vice President Venkaiah Naidu pays floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi statue in Lima

Lima (Peru), May 13 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, who is on his last leg of Latin America visit, paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi statue at Mariscal Castilla Park in Lima.

Watch: Vice President Venkaiah Naidu visits Pyramids of Pachacamac

Peru (Lima), May 13 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu visited Pre-Inca archaeological site, Pyramids of Pachacamac which is situated 40 Km southeast of Peru's capital Lima. Archeologists have found around 15 pyramids in the ancient complex. According to some archeologists, Pachacamac was the most pilgrimage center in the ancient times of Peru.

Odia community in UAE hails Dharmendra Pradhan's visit

Abu Dhabi (UAE), May 13 (ANI): Odia community living United Arab Emirates (UAE), hailed Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's visit to the Middle Eastern country. "The best part what I felt was that we have some young ministers who are coming up here with some bright and great ideas for the Odia NRIs to work for India. We have to give back to our community. We need such push and such people who can facilitate us to help us in providing back to the community", said a lady from Odisha who lives in UAE. Yesterday, Dharmendra Pradhan, UAE Minister of State and ADNOC Group CEO Dr. Sultan Al Jaber flagged off the first consignment of 2 million barrels of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) crude for Mangalore Cavern on Saturday.

Within 4 years, our Government added new 100 million LPG consumers: Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in UAE

Abu Dhabi (UAE), May 13 (ANI): Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who is on his three-day visit to UAE, said that the present Government has added new 100 million LPG consumers within four years of coming to power. "The HPCL (Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited) started selling liquid petroleum gas (LPG) in Mumbai in 1955 and by 2014 there were 130 million LPG connections in India. Within four years, our Government added new 100 million LPG consumers", said Minister Pradhan, while addressing the Indian Business and Professional meeting in Abu Dhabi.

Dharmendra Pradhan: UAE to store 6 million barrel crude oil in ISPR

Abu Dhabi (UAE), May 12 (ANI): Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan in response to the first consignment of ADNOC crude oil for Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserve (ISPR) on Saturday said, "This is a 7-year agreement. It is in the interest of both the nations. UAE will make a presence in Indian markets and the oil will be stored safely in our nation." He further added that, "Leaders of both nations had decided to strengthen their strategic partnership. For the 1st time UAE has decided to store 6 million barrels of oil in strategic storage. Such engagement is taking our relations to a new height."

Dharmendra Pradhan flags off first consignment of ADNOC crude oil for ISPR

Dubai (UAE), May 12 (ANI): Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan flagged off first consignment of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) crude oil on Saturday. UAE Minister of State and ADNOC Group CEO H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber was also present at the occasion. ADNOC is set to supply 2 million barrels of crude oil for Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserve (ISPR) in Mangalore. This will be the first ship for India's strategic oil reserve. Pradhan is on a three-day visit to UAE from May 12 to 14.

Nepal has entered IPL for the first time, hope to strengthen ties through sports: PM Modi

Kathmandu (Nepal), May 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday said that Nepal has entered Indian Premier League (IPL) for the first time as Nepalese cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane is a part of IPL."Nepal has entered IPL now, I've been told that a Nepalese boy Sandeep Lamichhane has taken part in IPL for the first time. I hope that in the coming time not only cricket but through other sports our people to people ties will strengthen," PM Modi said. Sandeep Lamichhane, the leg-spinner scripted history by becoming Nepal's first cricketer to enter the Indian Premier League (IPL). Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended civic felicitation program in Rastriya Sabha Griha in Kathmandu.