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PM Modi poses for group photograph with other world leaders at 12th East Asia Summit

Manila (Philippines), Nov 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday posed for a group photograph with other world leaders at the 12th East Asia Summit in Manila. After the click, PM Modi was seen sharing some light moments with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte at the event. Being a founding member, India is committed in strengthening the East Asia Summit and making it more effective for dealing with contemporary challenges. The East Asia Summit is a forum held annually by leaders of 18 countries including the ASEAN nations, India, US, and Russia.

ASEAN Summit: PM Modi meets his Vietnam counterpart Nguyn Xuan Phuc

Manila (Philippines), Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Vietnam counterpart Nguyn Xuan Phuc on the sidelines of ASEAN Summit in Philippines' Manila on Tuesday. Earlier today, Prime Minister Modi held a bilateral meeting with his Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull. On Monday, Prime Minister Modi and United States President Donald Trump held bilateral talks here. The Indian Prime Minister arrived in the Philippines capital on Sunday for a three-day visit. He is set to also attend the 12th East Asia meet on Tuesday.

Watch: Leopard cubs fed by dog

Vladivostok (Russia), Nov 14 (ANI): Two leopards born at Sadgorod Zoo in Russia's Vladivostok received their first breast-feeding from a golden retriever after their mother refused to feed them. Initially, zoo vets tried to feed the cubs themselves, but the cubs turned down the bottles. Zoo keepers had to find an alternative urgently. Golden retriever residing at the zoo, who gave birth to four puppies accepted the two cubs as her adopted children and they finally received breast-feeding.

London buses carry 'Free Balochistan' campaign

London (U.K.), Nov 14 (ANI): The World Baloch Organisation (WBO) has launched the third phase of its #FreeBalochistan advertising campaign, in spite of attempts to ban and censor its adverts by the Pakistan Government. Hundreds of buses in London are carrying adverts that say "Free Balochistan", "Save The Baloch People" and "Stop Enforced Disappearances". However, the Pakistan Government officials, in a clear bid to quash the freedom of expression and to intimidate human rights activists, called the campaign "malicious" and "anti-Pakistan." The WBO said that they would continue, peacefully and respectfully, to speak out against human rights violations in Balochistan.

ASEAN Summit: PM Modi, Australia PM Turnbull hold bilateral meeting

Manila (Philippines), Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull on the sidelines of ASEAN Summit in Philippines' Manila on Tuesday. On Monday, Prime Minister Modi and United States President Donald Trump held bilateral talks here. The Indian Prime Minister arrived in the Philippines capital on Sunday for a three-day visit. He is set to also attend the 12th East Asia meet on Tuesday.

Watch: PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Japanese PM Shinzo Abe in ASEAN Summit

Manila (Philippines), Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the sidelines of the 31st ASEAN Summit in Manila, Philippines, on Tuesday. Prime Minister Modi arrived in the Philippine capital on Sunday for a three-day visit. He is set to also attend the 12th East Asia meet on Tuesday.

The real villain behind the trade ban along India- Pak border

Muzaffarabad (PoK), Nov 13 (ANI): Traders, bearing the brunt of the unwarranted and insensitive decisions of Islamabad, took to the streets of Muzaffarabad to protest against ban imposed on Indo-Pakistan cross-border trade. Disgruntled traders carried out 'Aman rally' in Muzaffarabad demanding immediate restoration of trade ties between the two countries.The repeated and prolonged closure of trade along the border throws life of commoners into shambles, especially of those whose are employed by trade only. The region has a nominal administration in place and is run by puppets operating at the commands of masters sitting in Islamabad. Pakistani establishment has no sense of empathy for the people of PoK and deliberately keep the situation of the region simmering along the border, as part of their broader design of subverting the system in India. it has been trading only boggies of terrorism backed by Inter- services Intelligence (ISI) through this route. Islamabad which has ridiculed t

India emerged 'front runner' in drawing Foreign Direct Investment: PM Modi

Manila (Philippines), Nov 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday asserted that India has emerged as a 'front runner' in drawing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), adding that 67 percent more FDI was received in 2017 compared to previous three years. The PM, who was addressing the 'ASEAN Business and Investment Summit', added that India has now become a 'globally integrated economy'. Taking the world leaders into confidence, PM Modi lauded his government-led GST and Jan Dhan Yojana scheme.

PM Modi vows investors, says his govt. repealed 1200 outdated laws in 3 years

Manila (Philippines), Nov 13 (ANI): Taking the world leaders into confidence on India's governance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday said that around 1200 outdated laws have been repealed in last three years. Asserting that his government has simplified industrial licensing and introduced online application process for environmental and forest clearances, the PM vowed the audience that these changes have made opening a new business 'very easy' in India. PM Modi, who was addressing the 'ASEAN Business and Investment Summit', added that the results are visible in India's economy. He further said that new laws and institutions have been incorporated concerning bankruptcy, insolvency and arbitration.

Iraq-Iran border earthquake toll continues to rise; 207 dead and 1,700 injured

New Delhi, Nov 13 (ANI): At least 207 people died and 1700 were injured after a deadly earthquake hit the region around the border between Iran and Iraq on Sunday. Chaotic scenes and panic gripped the area as 7.3 magnitude quake was felt in Tehran, Baghdad, Erbil and other cities across the Kurdistan region. Many people are still feared trapped beneath the rubble. At least eight villages in the country have been damaged and there are fears that the death toll in remote parts could be high. Authorities say many houses in the disaster zone are made of mud bricks and are likely to crumble in event of an quake. Electricity has been cut off in several cities of Iran and Iraq forcing residents in both countries to flee their homes. Many quake-affected people spent a cold night on the streets fearing there could be more aftershocks to come.

PM Modi meets his 'little friend' with 'Jaipur Foot'

Manila (Philippines), Nov 12 (ANI): After attending the opening ceremony of 31st ASEAN Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday visited Mahaveer Philippine Foundation and interacted with the child patients there. PM Modi also interacted with a nine-year-old kid Carlo Migel Silvano from Bulacan province. Carlo is one of thousands of Filipinos fitted with the famous 'Jaipur Foot', a rubber-based prosthetic leg for people with below-knee amputations. PM Modi used his Twitter account to show his affection with the little boy and termed him 'little friend', '"I want to be a policeman" my young friend told me..glad to see the Jaipur Foot giving wings to the aspirations of many youngsters like him.', PM tweeted. Mahaveer Philippine Foundation, is a long running humanitarian cooperation programme between India and the Philippines. It was set up by the highly regarded Indian-origin Mayor of Manila Dr. Ramon Bagatsing.

ASEAN Summit: PM Modi holds bilateral talks with U.S. Prez Trump

Manila (Philippines), Nov 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the United States President Donald Trump held bilateral talks in Manila of Philippines on Monday. In his meeting, PM Modi said that relations between India and the United States are growing and added that the ties will go beyond as they are working in future interests of Asia and humanity. PM Modi on Sunday held separate pull-aside meetings with U.S. President Trump and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on the sidelines of a gala dinner. The PM is on a three-day visit to Manila for the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits.

Hundreds join Hollywood #MeToo march against sexual abuse

Los Angeles (California), Nov 12 (ANI): Inspired by a social media campaign, a #MeToo march was carried through downtown Los Angeles. Hundreds marched to support victims of sexual assault and harassment. Men and women came out in open under the #MeToo about their victimisation by high-powered figures in the entertainment industry. Most prominent figures who have been accused include movie producer Harvey Weinstein, actor Kevin Spacy and comedian Louis C.K. Marchers called the abuse a pervasive feature of American life. While women made up a majority of the crowd, men also made a strong showing of support. The #MeToo campaign has encouraged men and women from all walks of life to reveal their own experiences with sexual abuse, and their stories of survival.

PM Modi visits Rice Research Institute to inaugurate Resilient Rice Field Laboratory

Los Banos (Philippines), Nov 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Los Banos in Philippines to inaugurate Resilient Rice Field Laboratory. IRRI is working towards developing better quality of rice seed and addressing food scarcity issues. A large number of Indian scientists are also working in IRRI to contribute to Research and Development in these areas.

7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Iraq-Iran border

Iraq, Nov 13 (ANI): A massive 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit the border between Iraq and Iran, killing dozens across both countries. The earthquake jolted the Iraq side of Iraq-Iran border and was felt in Tehran, Baghdad, Erbil and other cities across the Kurdistan region. The epicentre of the earthquake was near the border, 20 miles southwest of the city of Halabjah in Iran.

Watch: World leaders pose for group photograph at 31st ASEAN's opening ceremony

Manila (Philippines), Nov 13 (ANI): The world leaders joined hands and posed for a group photograph at the opening ceremony of 31st ASEAN Summit in Manila, Philippines on Monday. After taking the group photo, the dignitaries attended the opening ceremony's celebrations.

Kashmiris hold anti-Pakistan protests against kidnapping of political activists from PoK

Rawalpindi/Muzaffarabad (PoK), Nov 13 (ANI): The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) held a series of demonstrations and convention against the kidnapping of political activists from the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). People were seen holding banners of "Stop abductions and enforced disappearances in so-called Azad Kashmir," and carried out a rally in Rawalpindi. They shouted slogans for freedom from Pakistan and also asked China to leave their occupied territory. People chanted anti-Pakistan slogans and demanded an end to forceful occupation of the PoK and Gilgit Baltistan. They also called for an immediate withdrawal of Pakistani forces from their territory as per the United Nations Security Council resolution.

Philippines Prez welcomes Donald Trump at opening ceremony of 31st ASEAN Summit

Manila (Philippines), Nov 13 (ANI): Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday welcomed the world leaders at the opening ceremony of 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Manila. United States President Donald Trump also arrived at the ceremony and shook hands with President Duterte. President Donald Trump had arrived in Philippines on Sunday to attend a pair of international summits.

PM Modi attends opening ceremony of 31st ASEAN Summit

Manila (Philippines), Nov 13 (ANI): Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday welcomed world leaders at the opening ceremony of 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Manila. PM Modi also arrived here and shook hands with President Duterte. Prime Minister Modi is on a three-day visit to Manila to attend the ASEAN-India summit and East Asia Summit on November 14. During his visit, Prime Minister Modi will participate in special celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of ASEAN.

Integrated Check Post between India- Nepal nears completion

Birgunj (Nepal), Nov 11 (ANI): The Indian Consul General BC Pradhan has said that the work regarding the Integrated Check Post construction is nearly complete and the Governments of India and Nepal will move into a new age of diplomatic ties, with new rail road's, education programmes and warehouses. The Integrated Check Post is being constructed under the Indian Government's assistance and is scheduled to be completed by the middle of 2018. The Indian side of the project was completed a year back and the completion of the project will allow the Indian Government to allocate schemes in the Himalayan country.