Kathmandu (Nepal), May 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended civic reception at Rastriya Sabha Griha in Nepal's Kathmandu on Saturday. While addressing the gathering, PM Modi said, "Kathmandu is not only the capital of our neighbouring country but is a world in itself. It has a history of its own which dates back to centuries.
Kathmandu (Nepal), May 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday attended civic felicitation program at Rastriya Sabha Griha in Kathmandu. The Mayor of Kathmandu, Bidya Sundar Shakya presented key of the city to the Prime Minister. PM Modi was also presented with souvenirs. PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Nepal, where he flagged off the bus service between Janakpur and Ayodhya on May 11.
Muktinath (Nepal), May 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited the Muktinath Temple in Nepal, on his return, interacted with the locals. He also tried his hand at beating the drums. He was also seen wearing their local hat (Topi), and looked no less than a Nepalese man in the recent visuals.
Muktinath (Nepal), May 12 (ANI): The trek has begun for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In the early morning of summer, he visited the Muktinath temple in Nepal. The temple is a scared place for both Hindus and Buddhists. He was also greeted by the locals.
Kathmandu (Nepal), May 12 (ANI): The Foreign Minister of Nepal, Pradip Kumar Gyawali termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Nepal visit as historic in many forms. He said that during the meeting with PM Modi, there was a discussion on comprehensive and relevant issues. "During delegation level talks, we raised all the questions that Nepal feels to be addressed. Issues like Trade deficit and low pace of the implementation of previous agreements. We covered all the issues", Nepal Foreign Minister added.
Lima (Peru), May 12 (ANI): Indian Vice President Venkaiah Naidu met Peru President Martin Vizcarra at Presidential Palace in Lima on Friday. Vice President Naidu is on his last leg of 5-day Latin America visit. Indian Vice President and Peru President issued joint statement following their meeting.
Kathmandu (Nepal), May 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Nepal Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali in Kathmandu on Friday. PM Modi arrived in Kathmandu today after attending the civic reception in the ancient and religious city of Janakpur. The Prime Minister is on a two day visit to Nepal.
Nay Pyi Taw (Myanmar), May 11 (ANI): Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj and Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi witnessed signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Myanmar's Nay Pyi Taw on Friday. India and Myanmar signed seven Memorandums of Understandings (MOUs) These were an MOU on Agreement on land Border crossing, MOU on Restoration and preservation of earthquake Damaged pagodas in Bagan, MOU on assistance to the joint ceasefire Monitoring Committee, MOU on training of Myanmar foreign service officer, MOU on setting up industrial Training Center (ITC) at Monywa, MOU on ITC at Thaton and Exchange of letter on extending a maintenance contract for ITC Myingyan. EAM Swaraj's visit was a part of the ongoing high-level interaction between the governments of India and Myanmar.
Janakpur (Nepal), May 11(ANI): While addressing a public rally in Nepal's Janakpur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that people of India and Nepal are bound by mutual respect and admiration for each other. Nepal has been a tourism spot for decades for spiritualism. India's faith is incomplete without Nepal. He added,"The Indo-Nepal relationship dates back to Treta Yug. King Janak and King Dashratha not only united Janakpur and Ayodhya but also united India and Nepal. Ayodhya is nothing without Janakpur".
Kabul (Afghanistan), May 11 (ANI): The National Directorate of Security (NDS) said in a statement that Haqqani Network had plotted suicide bombings in Kabul with the help of Lashkar-e-Taiba. Police said a travel agency called Shahir in Shahr-r-Naw area in downtown Kabul was the target of suicide attackers. It provided Indian visa services. At least seven people were killed, including two police, and 17 were wounded in the incident. Afghan interior minister indirectly blamed Pakistan for harbouring terrorists who carry out attacks in Afghanistan. Be it the Taliban Islamic State, Haqqani network or the Lashkar-e-Taiba they have sanctuaries near the Durand line inside Pakistani territory. On several occasions, Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of sheltering terrorists who carry out major attacks. However, Pakistan denies allegations of sending militants to Afghanistan.
Myanmar, May 11 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj met with Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi on Friday. The visit is part of the ongoing high-level interaction between the governments of India and Myanmar. During her visit, Swaraj will hold discussions with the Myanmar leadership on bilateral, regional and multilateral issues of mutual interest to both countries.
Janakpur (Nepal), May 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India and Nepal will work towards building a 'Ramayan' circuit, which will act as the strong foundation for people-to-people contact between the two countries. PM Modi added that he is here to pay his respects to King Janak and Mata Janaki.
Nay Pyi Taw (Myanmar), May 11 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj met the Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar armed forces, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on Friday in Myanmar's Nay Pyi Taw. The visit is part of the ongoing high-level interaction between the governments of India and Myanmar. During the meeting, several key agreements covering diverse aspects of India-Myanmar bilateral relations were signed during the visit.
Janakpur (Nepal), May 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Friday flagged off the bus service between Nepal's Janakpur to Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya. Earlier, Prime Minister Modi visited the Ram Janaki Mandir situated at Janakpur in the Mithila region of Nepal. The temple priests have made elaborate arrangements inside the premises.
Janakpur (Nepal), May 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his prayers at Janaki temple in Janakpur, Nepal on Friday. He was received by his Nepalese counterpart KP Sharma Oli.Prime Minister Modi is also scheduled to meet with President of Nepal Bidhya Devi Bhandari and Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nepal on a two-day state visit.
Janakpur (Nepal), May 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nepal's Janakpur on Friday for a two-day visit. PM Modi will hold bilateral talks with his Nepalese counterpart KP Sharma Oli besides meeting the President and Vice President of Nepal.
Philadelphia (USA), May 11 (ANI): Pennsylvania's attorney general Josh Shapiro announced that a nurse has been charged in the death of Herbert R. McMaster Sr., the father of President Trump's former national security adviser, H.R. McMaster Nurse, Christann Gainey is facing involuntary manslaughter and neglect charges following his death in April at a senior living facility in Roxborough. Gainey could face up to 20 years in prison if she's convicted.
Santa Barbara (USA), May 11 (ANI): The Santa Barbara District Attorney Joyce Dudley announced that she has filed new murder charges against an ex-policeman charged with murder in connection with a string of rapes and killings across California attributed to the "Golden State Killer." "I have decided to file four counts of first degree murder with special circumstances against Joseph James DeAngelo. Each of the four counts carries multiple allegations each of the four counts carry the potential for a sentence of life without possibility of parole or the death sentence," said Dudley.
Peru, May 11 (ANI): Indian Vice President Venkaiah Naidu arrived in Peru on his last leg of Latin America visit. He received a grand welcome at the airport. He began his Latin America visit by visiting Guatemala and then Panama.
Panamam, May 11 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Panama on Thursday. He is on his 5-day visit to Latin America. Vice President Naidu will visit Peru followed by Panama.