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36th UNHRC session: 'Terrorism in South Asia' discussed in side event

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 20 (ANI): A group of scholars, academicians, human right activists and politicians brainstormed on 'Terrorism in South Asia' during a side-event held during the 36th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva. During the interaction, the attendees specifically focused on the region of South-Asia, Terrorism, Indo-Pak relations and the Jammu and Kashmir conflict. The discussions were moderated by Kashmiri writer, Junaid Qureshi, and the Director of European Foundation for South Asian Studies (EFSAS). In an incident of utmost dismay, none of the speakers were of South Asian origin. All of them were from reputed European Universities and they deliberated upon terrorism in South Asia from various perspectives, based on their respective expertise. It was an attempt to approach the challenges in South Asia from an academic viewpoint, with the aim to facilitate the understanding of the European audience of the complexities and sensitivities p

Earthquake strikes Mexico, over 130 dead

Mexico, Sep 20 (ANI): At least 139 people were killed after a powerful earthquake struck central Mexico, toppling buildings in its populated capital. The Mexico City mayor stated that at least 44 buildings were severely damaged or destroyed in its capital city. The walls of some building sheered off, others just collapsed. Among the damaged were apartment blocks, a school, a factory and a supermarket. Hundreds of volunteers and rescue workers dug through the rubble with picks, shovels and their bare hands. It's the second big quake to hit Mexico this month, striking only hours after many people around the country participated in earthquake drills on the anniversary of the devastating quake that killed thousands in Mexico City in 1985. The powerful 8.1 quake from earlier this month - the strongest to hit the country in 8 decades - left nearly 100 people dead.

Terror incidents in the West have roots in Pakistan, say scholars at UN

Geneva, Sep 20 (ANI): Accusing Pakistan for harbouring and funding terror outfits responsible for incidents in the West and South Asia, the scholars have demanded Islamabad to act. The European Foundation for South Asian Studies (EFSAS), a policy research organization based in Amsterdam held a side-event on Terrorism in South Asia during the 36th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. The scholars at the event accused Pakistan for harbouring and funding terror outfits responsible for incidents in the West and South Asia and demanded Islamabad to act. Dr. Paul Stott of the University of Leicester said many terror incidents have taken place in the UK which has its roots in Pakistan. He said, "We can't keep our eye out of the ball, we can't take our eyes off Pakistan, we can't take our eye off the areas where some of the terrorist organizations from Pakistan have influence and able to recruit young people". Professor Rob McCusker, a former FBI officer now teaching at De Montfor

Unemployment is one of major challenges in India, says Rahul Gandhi at Princeton University

New Jersey (USA), Sep 20 (ANI): While addressing the students of Princeton University in New Jersey, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi stated that unemployment is one of the major challenges to the growth of the nation. Justifying his statement, Gandhi stated that everyday nearly 30,000 new youngsters come into the job market, out of which only 450 of them get employed. Gandhi also talked about the urban migration in the country where around 400 million people migrate to the cities every year. He stated that "It doesn't matter how we employ them, we have to employ them."

EAM announces aid of 200,000 USD to worst affected Caribbean countries by recent hurricanes

New York, Sep 20 (ANI): At the India- Caribbean Community (CARICOM) ministerial meet, Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj announced an aid of 200,000 USD to the countries worst affected by the recent hurricanes. Swaraj is in New York for the 72nd United Nations General Assembly Summit, and the announcement came on the sidelines of the event.

Baloch activists raise anti-Pakistan, anti-China slogans outside UN headquarter

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 20 (ANI): Though it was raining intermittently, a group of Baloch activists and their supporters kept standing outside the Geneva-based United Nations (UN) headquarter and protested against the atrocities of Pakistan on the Baloch natives. Holding placards and flags, these protestors raised anti-Pakistan and anti-China slogans and condemned the human rights abuses faced by Baloch people. Military operations in civilian populated areas, enforced disappearances, torture, extrajudicial custodial killings of political activists and students, mass abductions of families, silencing journalists and human rights activists, denying access to media and NGOs are some of the gruesome measures taken by Pakistan.

Terror incidents in the West has its roots in Pakistan, says scholars at UN

Geneva, Sep 20 (ANI): Accusing Pakistan for harbouring and funding terror outfits responsible for incidents in the West and South Asia, the scholars have demanded Islamabad to act. The European Foundation for South Asian Studies (EFSAS), a policy research organization based in Amsterdam held a side-event on Terrorism in South Asia during the 36th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. The scholars at the event accused Pakistan for harbouring and funding terror outfits responsible for incidents in the West and South Asia and demanded Islamabad to act. Dr. Paul Stott of the University of Leicester said many terror incidents have taken place in the UK which has its roots in Pakistan. He said, "We can't keep our eye out of the ball, we can't take our eyes off Pakistan, we can't take our eye off the areas where some of the terrorist organizations from Pakistan have influence and able to recruit young people". Professor Rob McCusker, a former FBI officer now teaching at De Montfor

Solution to Rakhine problem is socio-economic, infrastructure development: India at UNHRC

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 19 (ANI): Speaking at the 36th Session of the United States Human Rights Council, Permanent Representative of India to UN in Geneva, Rajiv K. Chander said the only permanent solution to the problem of Rakhine State is socio-economic and infrastructure development of the region. Chander further applauded the role being played by Bangladesh in extending humanitarian assistance to the refugees who deserve recognition. He further assured that India will extend humanitarian support to Bangladesh government to help meet refugees' needs.

First democratic Constitution of Nepal turns three today

Kathmandu (Nepal), Sep 19 (ANI): Nepal's 7th and the first constitution after it was declared a Republic nation has turned three on Tuesday. The controversial constitution promulgated in September 2015 had divided the country into two factions. It was endorsed by 90 percent of lawmakers, out of nearly 600 those remained in the Parliament of Nepal. The Madhesh based parties came against the constitution blaming it of discrimination taking down the street and running a marathon protest in the Southern Plains of Nepal.Though the constitution has turned three, the grievances over the constitution still remains. The Election Commission has successfully concluded the third phase of local level elections in a fair, free and peaceful environment. Provincial and parliamentary elections are scheduled to be held in two phases on November and December. The constitution has the mandatory provision of holding the three tier election by first week of 2018 and has been progressing over it.

73% turnout recorded in Nepal's final phase of crucial local polls

Kathmandu (Nepal), Sep 19 (ANI): Nepal on Monday saw a high turnout of nearly 73 percent in the final phase of the local level elections in a Madhesi-dominated province, close to the border with India, as the nation took a crucial step towards cementing democracy amid political turmoil. Madhesi, mostly of the Indian-origin, launched a prolonged agitation between September 2015 and February last year against the implementation of the new constitution, which they felt marginalized the Tarai community. There were 37,236 candidates in the fray. This phase would elect 6,627 representatives. Eight candidates have been elected unopposed. There is one metropolitan city, three sub-metropolis, 73 municipalities and 59 rural municipalities in the eight districts of the province in southern Nepal. As per the time limitation Nepal is progressing forward with the elections. It is scheduled to hold the election for the Province Council and National Assembly simultaneously in two phases in November an

Aid, assistance, development must reach affected people: Indian envoy to Myanmar

Nay Pyi Taw (Myanmar), Sep 19 (ANI): Speaking about the speech of Myanmar's leader Aung San Su Kyi, Indian Ambassador to Myanmar Vikram Misri said it is a very positive message. He further appreciated the way the state faced the problems, the complex challenges ever since the situation is come about Rohingya.

Myanmar doesn't fear international scrutiny over Rohingya crisis: Aung San Suu Kyi

Nay Pyi Taw (Myanmar), Sep 19 (ANI): Amid the ongoing Rohingya crisis in Myanmar, State Counsellor, Aung San Suu Kyi, delivered a State of the Union address in the capital Nay Pyi Taw and stated that Myanmar does not fear international scrutiny over the current situation in the nation. She added that the nation is committed to find sustainable solution to maintain peace, stability and development for all communities. Suu Kyi further condemned all the human rights violations and unlawful violence and stated that the government is ready for restoration of peace, stability and rule of law throughout the state.

Watch: San Suu Kyi speaks about development in Rakhine state

Nay Pyi Taw (Myanmar), Sep 19 (ANI): Myanmar State Counsellor, Aung San Suu Kyi, while delivering a State of the Union address in the capital Nay Pyi Taw, stated that the government is continuing with the socio economic development plans in Rakhine. New jobs and opportunities have been created by the government for local people to indulge in private-public partnership. She added that the region has also been infrastructurally developed with the construction of highways expansion of electricity with proper education and medical facilities for the people.

Pakistan is 'face of international terrorism': India at UNHRC

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 19 (ANI): India lambasted at Pakistan during the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) meet on Monday and dubbed it as 'the face of international terrorism'. Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Officer Dr. Vishnu Reddy, who was addressing at the 36th Human Rights Council Sessions, said Pakistan has been the face of international terrorism. India also warned the neighbouring nation to shutdown terrorists manufacturing units and bring the perpetrators of terrorism to justice. Asserting that Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) is the 'epicentre' of terrorism, Dr. Reddy said that Pakistan must dismantle terrorist infrastructure within its territory and PoK.

If referendum is carried out, 90% Baloch will vote for 'freedom': Khan of Kalat

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 19 (ANI): Mir Suleman Dawood Jan, the Khan of Kalat, on Tuesday claimed that if referendum is carried out in Balochistan, over 90 percent of the locals will vote in favour of 'freedom.' "If there used to be a referendum by the United Nations, I believe 90 percent of Baloch will vote for freedom", said the 35th Khan of Kalat on the sidelines of the ongoing 36th regular session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Lambasting upon the proposed China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the Baloch activist said that 'opposition' against the project will increase in the coming time.

Watch: Yufo Temple relocated to accommodate increasing number of pilgrims

Shanghai (China), Sep 19 (ANI): The technological advancements in China have been making headlines for decades now. This time, a Shanghai-based temple was relocated with the help of latest technology to accommodate more pilgrims. The relocation of the main hall of Yufo Temple, along with three huge Buddhist statues inside, was completed on Sunday, after being gradually moved around 30 metres north of its original place. The structure and everything inside was moved six metres a day along specially-built rails and then lifted up by 0.3 metres every day, taking two weeks to complete. The new location, which is 30.66 metres away and 1.05 metres higher than the original, has more room for an increasing number of pilgrims, in front of the main hall. The temple, founded in 1882, was reconstructed in 1918 after being destroyed in the 1911 uprising that led to the demise of China's imperial system

Watch: Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi delivers State of Union address in Nay Pyi Taw

Nay Pyi Taw (Myanmar), Sep 19 (ANI): As the Rohingya crisis is drawing mass criticism against the Myanmar government, State Counsellor of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi delivered a State of the Union address in the capital Nay Pyi Taw to voice against the challenges the country has been facing and the steps to overcome them.

CPEC taking away Baloch women's pride: Activist Naela

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 19 (ANI): Baloch Activist Naela Baloch on Tuesday termed the proposed China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as 'anti-women'. She said that the project is not only taking the lives of women folk but also taking away their 'pride.' Commenting upon the genocide and human rights violations faced by the Baloch, the activist said that Pakistani Army consistently rape and torture women from the community. Naela was speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the ongoing 36th regular session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Watch: Koala rides for 16-km inside car axle

Adelaide (Australia), Sep 19 (ANI): In an incident of utmost dismay, a koala survived a road trip after it remained clinged on the axle of a car in Australia's Adelaide. This little and adorable creature kept clinging to the vehicle while it moved for 16-kilometre (10-mile) road trip. The car's driver stopped upon hearing the cries of this female arboreal. The adorable Australian native reportedly crawled into the space while the vehicle was parked in the hills on the outskirts of Adelaide, the state capital of South Australia. The fire brigade was eventually called to take the wheel off in order to help a wildlife rescue worker free the animal. The animal was listed as a 'vulnerable' species under an Australian conservation law in 2012.

Watch: EAM Sushma Swaraj meets her counterparts

New York, Sep 19 (ANI): As Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is in New York for the 72nd United Nations General Assembly, she met her counterparts from various countries, including Foreign Minister of Denmark Andres Samuelsen, FM of Bahrain Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, FM of UAE Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Latvian FM Edgars Rinkevics. She also met Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Her visit to New York and the meetings with various leaders is expected to accelerate the mutual cooperation between various nations.