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Nepal polls 2017: Voting ended with high expectations

Kathmandu (Nepal), Dec 7(ANI): The second phase of parliamentary and provincial elections in Nepal concluded with high expectations from the voters. A total of 4, 482 candidates are vying for the seats in 45 districts on the basis of First Past the Post (FPTP) electoral system with only Four Hundred women candidates in the fray. People are expecting political stability in the country after holding successful polls. It is the first time that Nepal is voting to choose a provincial council which only got enlisted in the constitution promulgated late in 2015. The same constitution had the deadline of January 2018 till when the Nepal should hold the three-tier elections.

Panasonic launches driverless car

Fukui (Japan), Dec 7(ANI): If you are unable to drive, don't worry! An autonomous car will take you to your destination! Panasonic Corporation, one of Japan's leading consumer electronics manufacturers, has developed a two-passenger compact vehicle equipped with its own automatic driving system. It is called "The autonomous driving EV commuter". The Eiheiji Town Government, The Fukui Prefecture Government, and Panasonic have jointly started a field test of an experimental autonomous electric vehicle. The current position and status of all vehicles are collectively and centrally managed in a cloud server. It distinguishes people and cars from various surrounding environments such as nearby trees, houses, and underpasses. Also, when it finds that a pedestrian or a car is entering the road suddenly from the roadside, it automatically avoids or stops safely. In the test, Panasonic will verify the autonomous driving technology and confirm any technical issues. Panasonic plans to verif

Japan's Rinnai launches luxury products in China

Shanghai (China), Dec 7(ANI): Economic development has been remarkable in China, and consumers are looking for high value-added products. To meet this high demand, Shanghai Rinnai opened the Shanghai Rinnai Flagship Experience Center, a product experience type showroom in Shanghai. Employees are trained to become so-called Life Creators as Rinnai Japan facilities so that they can convey the attractiveness of products. Through guidance from Life Creator from Japan, with the theme of Looking, Touching and Tasting, these staffs will be letting consumers experience products more easily in a limited time. In addition to introducing products, the Experience Center also develops culture events serve as a cultural exchange. China has transitioned to become a consumption powerhouse, it becomes important to devise measures and ideas to suit the new needs.

Watch: Man rescues a trapped turtle

Florida (U.S.), Dec 07 (ANI): In a wake to save a turtle, a man jumped off a fishing pier into the Atlantic Ocean off Venice, Florida to rescue a turtle that got entangled with a fishing hook. Don Zinn, a regular fisher at the Venice Pier, filmed the moment the man, identified by local media as Austin Selby, was swimming towards the loggerhead sea turtle and tried to free it.

Nepal polls 2017: Voting begins for final phase of parliamentary, provincial council elections

Kathmandu (Nepal), Dec 07 (ANI): Polling began in Nepal on Thursday to elect a new parliament and also the provincial councils for the first time after the promulgation of the constitution in 2015. A total of 45 districts will see polling in the final round of polls, and voters, numbering 12, 235,993 in these districts, will elect 128 representatives for the federal parliament and 256 for the provincial councils. A total of 4,482 candidates are vying for the seats on the basis of First Past the Post (FPTP) electoral system with only 400 women candidates in the fray. The Election Commission, Nepal, has allocated 7,752 polling centres with 15,344 polling booths for the voters to exercise their franchise across the areas where the election is commencing. Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, on Wednesday, called on Nepali citizens to exercise their right to vote in the biggest festival of the democracy.

Voice against Illegal Taxation Mounts in Gilgit Baltistan

Gilgit Baltistan, Dec 07: - The people of Gilgit Baltistan have strengthened their voice against imposition of illegal taxation on them by Islamabad. Shutter down strikes and massive protests by traders and local residents are continuing in Gilgit as they accuse Pakistan for misusing powers against them. The lawyers say imposition of any tax in Gilgit Baltistan is illegal and immoral act as people here don't have any representation in the national assembly and senate.

Watch: California wildfires rage continues to threaten Los Angeles neighbourhoods

California (U.S.), Nov 07 (ANI): Raging wildfires in California have jumped highways and even made it to the Pacific Ocean and are now threatening upscale Los Angeles neighbourhoods. Thousands of Californians residing in north and west of Los Angeles fled their homes as two out-of-control wildfires spread rapidly overnight, fuelled by strong desert winds that hampered firefighters. Mandatory evacuations have been issued in some areas and the Getty museum said it shut down for the day to protect its art collection from smoke damage.

PM Netanyahu thanks Trump for recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital

New Delhi, Dec 06 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked United States President, Donald Trump, for recognising Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The Prime Minister posted a thanks-giving video of him on his official Twitter handle. In the video message, PM Netanyahu said: "This is a historic day. Jerusalem has been the capital of the Jewish people for 3,000 years. It's been the capital of Israel for nearly 70 years. It was here that our temples stood, our kings ruled, our prophets preached. President Trump, thank you for today's historic decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. The Jewish people and the Jewish state will be forever grateful. We're profoundly grateful for the President for his courageous and just decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and to prepare for the opening of the US embassy here.

Andhra CM's South Korea tour: Naidu meets officials of OCI, LG, Greencross Cell

Seoul (South Korea), Dec 06 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's South Korean tour entered its 3rd and last day on Wednesday. The CM and his delegation, which spent second day at Busan city, returned to Seoul. Naidu met officials of various companies, including OCI, LG, Greencross Cell, Darcl Logistics, KAMA, KAICA, Hyundai Merchant Marine and more. The CEO of OCI gave a presentation to Naidu and team about their activities in different countries and spoke of their abilities. He expressed interest to start their operations in India. Next, the AP delegates met famous electronics company LG. Company President Soon Kwon explained their operations to Naidu. LG has strong presence in India in manufacturing, energy storage system, OLED, LED screens and similar sector. Later Naidu met officials of South Korea's largest company Darcl Logistics. Naidu was accompanied by AP Finance Minister Yanama Ramakrishnudu; Industries Minister Amarnath Reddy, advisor to Govt. of AP Dr

Madhesi parties will register win in Terai region, says RJP-N leader

Birgunj (Nepal), Dec 6 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Party - Nepal's woman leader Munni Shrivastav said the alliance of Madhesi parties will form next government in the region. Nepal will go on polls on December 7 for the second and final phase of provincial and parliamentary elections. Security has been tightened in areas bordering India and the international border has been sealed for three days to maintain law and order during the elections.

Watch: Australian zoo conducts flood training exercise for Rhinos

Australia, Nov 06 (ANI): A zoo held flood training exercise with rhinos in anticipation for raging storm in Australia. In the video, crashes of rhinos were captured running towards a vehicle manned by their keeper.

Nearly 50 injured in train collision

Germany, Dec 06 (ANI): At least 50 people have been injured after a passenger train ploughed into a freight train in Germany's Meerbusch town, local media reports said. The accident happened near the railway station in the town, when the passenger train carrying 150 passengers drove into the freight train. After the news reached local authorities, emergency services reached the spot and helped in extracting the stranded passengers in the train and tended the injured.

Watch: Astronauts enjoy pizza night in space

New Delhi, Dec 06 (ANI): Crew aboard the International Space Station enjoyed a pizza night. In the video, six crew members of Expedition 53 are see having fun by preparing pizzas while they float around the spacecraft.

Emergency declared as wildfires rage near Los Angeles

Ventura (U.S.), Dec 06 (ANI): Thousands of Californians residing in north and west of Los Angeles fled their homes as two out-of-control wildfires spread rapidly overnight, fuelled by strong desert winds that hampered firefighters on Tuesday. The fire in Ventura County to the west, known as the Thomas Fire, prompted California Governor Jerry Brown to declare a state of emergency after officials said around 27,000 people were forced to evacuate and 45,500 acres and 150 buildings were destroyed. In the San Fernando Valley to the north, the fire destroyed more than 4,000 acres and forced the evacuation of 2,500 homes and a convalescent centre north of Interstate 210. The highway remained open even as other roads were closed.

German trains collide in Meerbusch, several injured

Meerbusch (Germany), Dec 06 (ANI): Several passengers sustained injuries after two trains collided with each other in Germany's Meerbusch on Tuesday. Rail operator Deutsche Bahn said a passenger train of the regional provider National Express drove into a freight train from DB Cargo. Chancellor Angela Merkel was briefed on the situation. The Meerbusch fire department said up to 150 passengers were on the train.

Vijay Mallya arrives in Westminster Magistrates' Court for hearing in extradition case

London, Dec 05 (ANI): Liquor baron Vijay Mallya arrived in Westminster Magistrates' Court for hearing in the extradition case on Tuesday in London. Mallya, who shifted to the UK, is wanted in India for financial irregularities involving a total amount of Rs 9,000 crore as well as money laundering. The trial will continue on December 6th, 7th, 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th. Chief Magistrate at Westminster Magistrates' Court Emma Arbuthnot is hearing the case presented by Britain's Crown Prosecution Service on behalf of the Indian government, and the defense on which Mallya will hope to thwart efforts to return him to India to face prosecution.

Maharashtra Govt. declares holiday in schools, colleges due to Cylcone Ockhi

Mumbai, Dec 05 (ANI): The Maharashtra Government declared holiday in schools and colleges in Mumbai and adjoining areas as a precautionary measure against fast-approaching Cylcone Ockhi on Tuesday Maharashtra Education Minister Vinod Tawde took to Twitter to make the announcement. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai will witness light to moderate rainfall in the coming days. Meanwhile, Mumbai Disaster Management unit of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued an advisory against visiting the beaches today and tomorrow, as the cyclone is expected to hit the coast of Maharashtra within the next 48 hours.

Watch: Dog stuck in frozen creek rescued by firefighters

Canada, Dec 05 (ANI): Firefighters in Canada have saved the life of a dog after it got stuck in an icy creek whilst on walk in Canada. A firefighter can be seen sliding along the ice on his stomach, whilst another firefighter holds a rope attached to him.

Whales demonstrate spectacular show in Monterey Bay

California (United States), Dec 05 (ANI): It is a good month to go whale watching in California's Monterey Bay. A recent video showed a close encounter with two whales enjoying the Californian waters. In the video, 30 blue whales and 48 humpback whales were spotted during a morning trip by the Monterey Bay Whale Watchers.

Submissions in court will be self evident, says Vijay Mallya on extradition case

London (England), Dec 04 (ANI): Liquor baron Vijay Mallya arrived in Westminster Magistrates' Court for his extradition hearing on Monday. While the hearing was still about to begin, a fire alarm went off and the court had to be evacuated. While Mallya evaded media questions, he just said, "I have nothing to say;the submissions in court will be self evident. I am not a decision maker. I follow the proceedings. They are all public proceedings." Over the next ten days, the chief magistrate at Westminster Magistrate's Court, Emma Arbuthnot, will hear the case. Mallya is wanted in India for financial irregularities involving a sum of Rs 9,000 crore and money laundering cases. One of the main arguments of the defense is that he fears for his life in India. Mallya is out on a 650,000-pound bail bond following his arrest by Scotland Yard over fraud and money laundering charges.