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Ramaphosa elected South Africa President, vows anti-corruption fight

South Africa, Feb 16 (ANI): Cyril Ramaphosa was elected as South Africa's President in a parliamentary vote. He pledged to tackle endemic corruption after scandal-ridden Jacob Zuma resigned on orders from the ruling African National Congress. Ramaphosa, the leader of the ruling African National Congress party since December, was the only candidate nominated during a session of the South African Parliament.

KP Oli becomes 41st Prime Minister of Nepal

Kathmandu (Nepal), Feb 15 (ANI): KP Sharma Oli, chairperson of CPN-UML, has taken oath as the Prime Minister of Nepal, two months after his Left alliance routed the ruling Nepali Congress in the country's historic parliamentary and local polls. President Bidhya Devi Bhandari appointed the 65-year-old Oli as the country's 41st Prime Minister. On Thursday morning, former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba addressed the nation and submitted his resignation to the President. Oli's PM candidacy was supported by the UCPN-Maoists, Rashtriya Prajatantra PartyNepal and Madhesi Rights Forum- Democratic along with 13 other small parties. The Left alliance of the CPN-UML, led by Oli and CPN-Maoist Centre, led by Prachanda, had in December secured 174 seats in the 275-member Parliament in the historic provincial and parliamentary polls that many hope will bring much-needed political stability to the Himalayan nation. It had also secured an overwhelming majority in the upper house of Parliament with

Sikh commentators join bandwagon denouncing diktat against Indian diplomats

Vancouver (Canada), Feb 15: Sikhs across the globe rebuffed the imprudent decision taken by a handful of fringe elements from the community banning the entry of Indian diplomats in Gurdwaras.Experts say that the decision was not only irresponsible but was taken by selected few who cannot be taken as representatives of the whole Sikh community. Punjabi media channels in UK and Canada have repeatedly condemned the move on various debates and discussion platforms, calling it a part of a bigger and nefarious plot created and shaped by Pakistan. These fringes have also received a barrage of criticism for disrespecting the ethos and principles of Sikhism which never disallows anybody's entry. A handful of secessionists operating at the payrolls of Islamabad have persistently been spewing venom against India and now they are resorting to pious places of worship to spread their diabolic propaganda. Their satanic ambitions also involve radicalizing innocent youth on the pretext of religion. Ho

17 killed in Florida high school shooting

Florida (U.S.), Feb 15 (ANI): At least 17 people were killed in Florida school shooting. The attack took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland around 3pm. Few miscreants opened fire in the school premises shortly before students were to be dismissed for the day. The sound of gunfire ripped through the air evoking panic. The shooting adds to a deadly series of attacks at U.S. schools. At least two students at a Benton, Kentucky, high school were killed by a 15-year-old gunman in January.

Michelle Obama creates personal V-Day playlist for Barack Obama

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): The former United States' first lady Michelle Obama and former President Barack Obama took their Valentine's Day to another level. The former first lady took to her Twitter page to wish her "one and only" husband a Happy Valentine's Day, and dropped a very romantic Spotify playlist, titled 'Forever Mine.' "Happy #ValentinesDay to my one and only, @BarackObama. To celebrate the occasion, I'm dedicating a little Valentine's Day playlist to you!" she tweeted. The 44-track playlist for the former president featured some ballads like 'Bleeding Love' by Leona Lewis, 'At Last' by Etta James and 'Endless Love' by Diana Ross, and some more upbeat songs like 'Marry You' by Bruno Mars, 'How Deep is Your Love' by Calvin Harris and 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' by Whitney Houston. However, the former president also took part in the Valentine's love-in by sharing an adorable picture of the two. "Happy Valentine's Day, @MichelleObama. You make every day and every place better

Watch: Nearly 20 injured in Florida school shooting

Florida (United States), Feb 15 (ANI): At least 20 people were injured in a shooting at a Florida High School. The attack took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland around 3pm on Wednesday.

Thailand bets on 'magic pills' to boost declining birth rate

Bangkok (Thailand), Feb 15 (ANI): Health Ministry of Thailand gave out prenatal vitamins to newly-wed couples on Wednesday, in a campaign to encourage them to have children and boost the country's birth rate.

Watch: Inside visuals of passenger jet after engine covering rips apart

Honolulu, Hawaii (United States), Feb 14 (ANI): The Passengers of on board United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Honolulu had a scary trip on Tuesday over the Pacific Ocean after the casing around one of the engines ripped apart. The scared passengers chanted "brace" while in the bracing position when flight UA1175 made emergency landing. The passengers burst into applause at the successful landing of the flight.

Indian Army Chief meets Nepal PM Deuba, participates in Army Day celebrations

Kathmandu (Nepal), Feb 14: Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat meets Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba at his residence on Wednesday. General Rawat was accompanied by Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri. The Indian Army Chief is on a three-day visit to the Himalayan Nation on the invitation of his Nepali counterpart Rajendra Chhetri. On Tuesday, General Rawat witnessed the Nepal Army Day celebration in Tundhikhel of Kathmandu. Nepal and India have the unique tradition of conferring the Head of the Army Staff of both the nation with the honorary title of the Army after another Chief of Army Staff takes over the office. Rawat, who assumed the office last year came to Nepal to receive the title of honor of Nepal Army in the year of 2017. Rawat is scheduled to return back to India wrapping up his visit on Wednesday evening.

Israeli police recommend bribery charges against Netanyahu with "sufficient evidence"

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): Police investigating Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there is "sufficient evidence" to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on criminal charges in two corruption cases. The Prime Minister went in front of the cameras Tuesday to respond to the news and said he'll continue to lead Israel. He also added that the police recommendations against him are baseless and "will end with nothing." Netanyahu has been denying wrongdoing but he has been questioned several times since last year. Police can make only a recommendation; the final decision to indict rests with the Attorney General.

Israel PM Netanyahu faces corruption charges

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): The Israeli police on Tuesday recommended that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu be indicted on charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. The police said that there was enough evidence to prosecute the Prime Minister on allegations that he had accepted lavish gifts from wealthy businessmen and also tried to negotiate a corrupt deal with a newspaper publisher, reported The Telegraph. Netanyahu is charged with accepting bribes worth one million shekels. The Prime Minister repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, and in a defiant address on Tuesday night, said that he would not resign over baseless police recommendations.

JuD's 'child' soldiers

Islamabad (Pakistan), Feb 13 (ANI): The banned Jamaat-ud-Dawa, an organisation headed by Mumbai-terror mastermind Hafiz Saeed, is using children to promote jihad against India. In a procession organised in Islamabad, JuD leader Sadaqat allowed his minor son to lead with a gun in his hand. The protesters were holding a banner which said that Kashmir is the integral part of Pakistan and support would continue to be extended for the liberation of Kashmir. JuD is a charity wing of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, one of the largest and most Islamic of terrorist militant organisations in South Asia. It encourages children from parts of Pakistan and Kashmir to join the outfit and wage a jihad against India and the United States. The organization runs several madrassas or Islamic religious schools across Pakistan and brainwashes children into joining the holy war for the liberation of Kashmir. They are also being used as human shields and also to organise anti-India or anti-U.S. protests. The United Nati

Indian Army Chief in Kathmandu for Nepal Army Day

Kathmandu (Nepal), Feb 13 (ANI): Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat arrived in Kathmandu on Monday on a three-day visit to Nepal to attend its Army Day function, which coincides with the 250th anniversary of establishment of the Nepali Army. Nepal will celebrate its Army Day on the day of Shivaratri, the festival that is devoted to Lord Shiva, on Tuesday. General Rawat, who arrived on a three-day visit on the invitation of his Nepali counterpart Rajendra Chhetri, will be amongst the chief guests at the Nepal Army Day parade at Tundikhel playground in central Kathmandu. This year, the Indian Army band will be performing along with their Nepali counterparts. Last year, General Rawat was conferred the title of honorary general of the Nepal Army by Nepalese President Bidya Devi Bhandari. He will return to New Delhi on Wednesday.

Watch: PM Modi visits Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, concludes his West Asia tour

Muscat (Oman), Feb 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his four-day West Asia visit on Monday. PM Modi visited Shiva temple in Muscat and later visited the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque on the final day of his tour. PM Modi started his three-nation tour on February 9th and visited Palestine, UAE, and Oman, where he addressed Indian Diaspora.

Watch: PM Modi visits Shiva temple in Oman

Muscat (Oman), Feb 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday visited a Shiv temple in Muscat and offered prayers. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi waved towards the crowd and thanked the Indian diaspora in Muscat. PM Modi waved towards the crowd as he leaves after addressing the Indian diaspora in Muscat.

PM Modi meets Dy. PM for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs of Oman

Muscat (Oman), Feb 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs Sayyid Asa'ad bin Tariq Al Said on Monday. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi waved towards the crowd and thanked the Indian diaspora in Muscat. Pm Modi waved towards the crowd as he leaves after addressing the Indian diaspora in Muscat..

PM Modi meets Sultan Qaboos, India, Oman sign 8 MoUs

Muscat (Oman), Feb 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Sultan of Oman Qaboos Bin Said Al Said in Muscat on Sunday. PM Modi held wide-ranging talks with the Sultan of Oman as the two sides signed eight Memorandum of Understandings (MoU). The eight government-to-government MoU related to cooperation in the field of defence, health and tourism. Modi, who arrived in Oman from Dubai on the last leg of his three-nation tour,

Rohan More becomes first Asian to swim across Ocean Seven

New York (U.S.A), Feb 12 (ANI): Pune-based swimmer, Rohan More became the first Asian as well as the first Indian to swim across the Ocean Seven. Rohan is the youngest person in the world to swim across the Ocean Seven. The Ocean's Seven marathon consists of seven long-distance open-water swims, which includes the North Channel, the Cook Strait, the Molokai Channel, the English Channel, the Catalina Channel, the Tsugaru Strait and the Strait of Gibraltar. The swimming marathon is widely considered equivalent to the Seven Summits mountaineering challenge. With this, More becomes only the ninth person in the world to complete it. After waiting for a long time, due to bad weather conditions, Rohan got the chance to swim on February 9. He is a national figure and has received the Tenzing Norgay Award from the Indian Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The award, also known as the National Adventure Award, was presented by President Ram Nath Kovind.

Watch: PM Modi expresses his gratitude to Indian diaspora in Muscat

Muscat (Oman), Feb 12 (ANI): After completing his mesmerising speech in the Community Event at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Prime Minister Narendra Modi waved towards the crowd and thanked the Indian diaspora in Muscat. Prime Modi went close to seating enclosures with the spectators waving back at him and jostling to get a glimpse of the prime minister. The Prime Minister waved towards the crowd as he leaves after addressing the Indian diaspora in Muscat.

Watch: PM Modi arrives in Muscat

Muscat (Oman), Feb 11 (ANI): After addressing speech at World Government Summit in Dubai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Muscat on Sunday. He arrived in Muscat on third day of his four-day tour to West Asian countries. He received a grand ceremonial reception at the airport. He was received by Deputy Prime Minister for Council of Ministers of Oman Sayyid Fahd Bin Mahmoud Al Said.