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World is recognising India as country of tomorrow: Minister Piyush Goyal at WEF

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 23 (ANI): Railway Minister Piyush Goyal at World Economic Forum in Davos said that the delegation at the forum is giving out the message of 'New India 2022' that the Government is working hard to achieve. The world is recognizing India as the one of the best country in the world to invest in, said Minister Goyal. Terming India as the country of tomorrow he said that the transformation in country and changing rules of governance is evident. Talking about Goods and Service Tax, he said that people are accepting GST with the continuous process of simplifying the tax regime and it would definitely be beneficial for the masses.

PM Modi to narrate unique story of India's growth at WEF Davos: Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday arrived in Davos to attend the World Economic Forum and met President of Swiss Confederation Alain Berset. CEO of India's policy think tank Niti Aayog, Amitabh Kant on PM Modi's visit to Davos said that Prime Minister and Indian delegation is here to narrate a unique story of India's growth with major structural reforms. Niti Aayog and PM Modi has orked for financial inclusion along with financial growth, said CEO Amitabh Kant. He also applauded Prime Minister for his on global terrorism on the diplomatic front. Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to host dinner for global industry bosses from 18 countries in Davos. PM Modi will address plenary session of the forum on Tuesday.

Global business community are happy to invest in India, says LuLu Group Chairman

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 22 (ANI): Chairman LuLu Group in Davos Yusuff Ali on Monday said that he is very happy about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Davos visit as he will be attending the World Economic Forum on Tuesday. These days' lots of investors are looking forward to invest in India after witnessing the ease provided to them by the Indian government. 'It is a great opportunity to market our country India. Lot of investors now a days are looking to invest in India. Government has changed laws for ease of doing business. Global business community is very happy to invest in India', LuLu Group Chairman said. After 20 years, any Indian PM is attending World Economic Forum 2018. More than 50 head of states, many CEOs will be there, this is a great opportunity to market India', Yusuff added.

PM Modi's revolutionary reforms have generated tremendous interest in global investor community: Jitendra Singh

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 22 (ANI): With the World Economic Forum to kick start today, all eyes are set on Davos as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a plenary session on Tuesday. Minister of State for Prime Minister Office Jitendra Singh on Monday briefed the engagement of the PM Modi's visit and said that PM Modi's revolutionary reforms have generated tremendous interest in global investor community. PM Modi has generated tremendous amount of hope.

16th International Energy Forum Ministerial meeting to be held in April 2018: Dharmendra Pradhan

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed a press conference in the national capital on Monday. Speaking at the event, Dharmendra Pradhan announced that 16th International Energy Forum Ministerial meeting to be held on April 10-12, 2018, to be hosted by Government of India in New Delhi. He added that the meeting to be co-hosts by Government of China and South Korea.

Taj chefs to give 'Ghar ka Swaad Davos main' to PM Modi

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 22 (ANI): The culinary experts from Taj hotels are all geared up to create magic with food and give 'Ghar ka taste' to all the dignitaries, who are attending the World Economic Forum (WEF). Chefs are using spices, specially imported from India, to maintain the same Indian taste and aroma. Almost a thousand kilo spices and herbs have been brought from India to prepare the authentic Indian food. Over 32 chefs are geared up to create the magic and to satisfy the taste buds of the WEF attendees. PM Modi on Monday left for Davos to attend the 48th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. Narendra Modi will be the first Indian Prime Minister to represent the country at the forum in over 20 years. The last visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Davos was in 1997 when Deve Gowda led the Indian delegation there.

World Economic Forum 2018: PM Modi arrives in Zurich

Zurich (Switzerland), Jan 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Zurich on Monday and will proceed to Switzerland's Davos for the World Economic Forum. As per his itinerary for the day, the Prime Minister is scheduled to host dinner for global industry bosses from 18 countries in Davos. Thereafter, he will be addressing the plenary session of the forum on Tuesday. This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the WEF since the earlier one by H. D. Deve Gowda in 1997. The World Economic Forum, which describes itself as an international organisation for public-private cooperation and was established in 1971 as a not-for-profit foundation, hosts its annual meeting in Davos every year in January.

Pope Francis urges victims to remain 'hopeful' in flood-affected Trujillo

Trujillo (Peru), Jan 22 (ANI): Upon visiting an area of Peru that was devastated last year by heavy rains, Pope Francis has urged the masses not to lose 'hope'. The region was devastated following heavy rains linked to climate change while it was plagued by gang violence. On his penultimate day in Peru, Francis flew north to the city. Trujillo, capital of the region of La Libertad, was hit by major floods after six landslides in less than a week in the beginning of 2017, leaving tens of thousands of people homeless. The vast majority of people affected were poor. The Pope descended from his popemobile to bless a 99-year-old blind woman among the crowds of those gathered to meet him in the city and tried on a traditional woollen hat.

Davos on its toes to hear PM Modi's speech at World Economic Forum: CII Director General

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 22 (ANI): With the World Economic Forum to kick start today, all eyes are set on Davos as PM Narendra Modi will address a plenary session tomorrow. Talking about the PM Modi's visit to Davos, Director General of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Chandrajit Banerjee said it's really proud moment for all of us. "Today the entire attention of Davos that's been going around is on India because it is a really bright spot in the economy. People are really looking forward to hear it from the man who has made a huge difference in India the last few years," he added. He further said everybody is here with the expectation to understand what will be the great outcome from the Prime Minister himself, who will talk about the changes he has been able to bring in India.

Watch: PM Modi poster surfaces in Davos ahead of World Economic Forum

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 22 (ANI): The World Economic Forum 2018 is kick starting in Switzerland's Davos from today. Posters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Andhra Pradesh titled as "India's Most Business Friendly State" were seen outside the venue. PM Modi departed for Davos today and will be addressing a plenary session tomorrow.

Afghan forces end 13-hour hotel siege in Kabul

Kabul (Afghanistan), Jan 22 (ANI): At least 18 people were killed after terrorists dressed in Army uniforms stormed into one of the Kabul's luxury Intercontinental Hotel and seized hostages on Sunday. Afghanistan security forces managed to end the siege after 13-hour-long gun battle between terrorists and security forces. More than 150 hotel guests were evacuated from the hotel after the siege. Fire broke out in the hotel due to prolonged gun battle. Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Business community looking forward to PM Modi's inaugural address in 'World Economic Forum': Indian Ambassador to Switzerland

Zurich (Switzerland), Jan 21 (ANI): Indian Ambassador to Switzerland Sibi George on Sunday said that the entire business community in Central European country is looking forward to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's inaugural keynote address during 'World Economic Forum' in Davos. George said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Davos will be 'historic,' since an Indian PM is attending the event first time since 1997. "In 1997, when we attended at the Prime Ministerial level, India was a much smaller economy. Today India is transforming so fast. It's a phenomenal thing well appreciated by business community all over the world," Sibi added.

Senators sound off on U.S. government shutdown

Washington, D.C. (United States), Jan 21 (ANI): The United States government, shut down on Saturday after President Donald Trump and the U.S. Congress failed to reach a deal on funding for federal agencies, highlighting the country's deep political divisions. For the first time since October 2013 - when a similar standoff that lasted 16 days kept only essential agency operations intact - federal workers were being told to stay at home or in some cases to work without pay until new funding is approved. Senators Corey Gardner, Richard Blumenthal and Chuck Grassley sound off on the government shutdown. 'These governments don't need the shutdown, we have time to make a solution happen. There is an opportunity for us to really do what right for children, to fund the government to help make sure man in uniform have the resources they need to continue the fight on terrorists, lets find the solution', said Republican

U.S. Vice President critical of politicians for causing shutdown

Shannon (Ireland), Jan 21 (ANI): United States Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday criticised Senators who caused the shutdown of government by blocking an important bill at Shannon Airport in Ireland. U.S. Vice President Mike Pence was critical of Senators across the political divide who voted to block a bill to extend government funding through Feb. 16., causing it to shut down at midnight the day before. Speaking during a stop to refuel Air Force Two at the airport, the U.S. Vice President said that he and U.S. President Donald Trump are convinced that in a few weeks, a deal to resolve the issues related to the budget will be reached. Vice President Pence gave the statement when he was en route to Cairo for the start of a three country Middle East tour.

Free Balochistan campaign relaunched on UK Taxis

Manchester (UK), Jan 20 (ANI): The World Baloch Organisation, on Saturday, successfully relaunched its #FreeBalochistan human rights campaign on black cabs in the United Kingdom. The iconic black cabs are out once again carrying slogans "Free Balochistan from Human Rights Abuses" in attempt to highlight the worsening human rights situation in Balochistan, where the Pakistani military has been involved in gross human rights violations including enforced disappearances, extra-judicial killings and torture. This comes two months after the government of Pakistan demanded that the British government and Transport for London remove "#FreeBalochistan ", "Stop Enforced disappearances" adverts from UK taxis. In response to Pakistan government's request, Transport for London within 24 hours had ordered the adverts to be pulled from taxis on the grounds that they violated its advertising policy but it had not stated how the policy had been violated. The WBO maintained that it had not violated any

Turkey starts military campaign against Kurdish-controlled area

Syria/Turkey, Jan 20 (ANI): Turkish artillery fired into Syria's Afrin region on Friday in what Ankara said was the start of a military campaign against the Kurdish-controlled area. Defense minister stated that the cross border firing marks the start of an operation against the Kurdish controlled Afrin region. Turkey sees the area as a threat that shows growing Kurdish strength across a wide stretch of north Syria. The Syrian Kurdish YPG militia reported a bombardment that began around midnight. They say Turkish forces fired around 70 shells at Kurdish villages. Turkey dispatched its military chief to Syria's main ally Moscow in an attempt to get the green light for an air campaign on the territory.

Sunken Iranian tanker could be leaking heavy oil

At Sea, Jan 20 (ANI): An Iranian oil tanker that sank in flames off the east coast of China is thought to be leaking heavy bunker fuel, raising fears of an environmental disaster. Heavy oil is used in ships' engines, and is difficult to remove from the sea. The cargo of lighter oil may also be leaking, with slicks spotted exceeding some 77 square miles. The Iranian tanker had been adrift and ablaze after crashing into a freight ship on January sixth. The crew of 30 Iranians and two Bangladeshis are believed to have been killed. It's not immediately clear where any oil could wash up, or the extent of damage it could cause. Experts say that to avoid further damage, the best option now is to salvage the ship. Noting that the process will present "huge risks and difficulties" - and that the remaining light oil could catch fire again.

Yoga camp held in Birgunj

Birgunj (Nepal), Jan 19 (ANI): A large number of people, including children, participated in a day-long yoga camp held in Nepal's Birgunj town. The event was organised by the Consulate General of India, Birgunj, to spread health awareness and benefits of yoga. Consul General of India B C Pradhan also attended the event. The event saw the presence of many dignitaries including yoga Guru Ravi Shankar Mani Pandey and many others. At least 20 schools and 2000 students took part in the yoga camps.

Telangana I.T Minister KTR meets Japanese investors

Shizuoka (Japan), Jan 19 (ANI): Telangana business delegation led by Minister for Information and Technology KT Rama Rao met investors and representatives of local administration in Japan's Shizuoka on Day two of his visit. Rao met Chairman of Suzuki Motor Corporation Osamu Suzuki. In the meeting, Rao talked about Telangana government's progressive industrial policies. He also highlighted various opportunities for the state investors. The team also visited the Suzuki Museum at Hamamatsu in Shizuoka. Later, Rao also met Governor of Shizuoka, Kawakatsu Heita and discussed mutual cooperation between the two potential states. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Rao invited the Governor of Shizuoka to visit Telangana to explore synergies. In one of the meetings with representatives of Shizuoka bank, Rao discussed the opportunities for banking and financial sector in Telangana. He highlighted that Telangana has several names in various sectors like Banking, Financial services and Insurance

Locals intensify protest in Birgunj

Birgunj (Nepal), Jan 19 (ANI): Tensions ran high in parts of Nepal; as Protests ensued in Birgunj on Thursday following the government's decision of declaring Janakpur as the temporary capital of Province no 2. Locals staged a general strike and took to streets to protest against the government's decision. Numerous visuals surfaced showing locals burning tyres. They have been demanding for Birgunj to be declared as the provincial capital.Demonstrations have impacted the normal life as the traffic remained stuck during the protest. The protests have erupted only weeks ahead of the scheduled elections for the members of upper house of the parliament.