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Nepal Parliament endorses electoral laws barring accused, corrupt to contest elections

Kathmandu (Nepal), September 5 (ANI): The Nepal Parliament has endorsed an electoral law for upcoming elections to the federal and provincial council, which bars people involved in corruption and criminal offences to stand as candidates. Lawmakers of the ruling Nepali Congress has demanded for flexibility over the provision. However, they allowed the bill to be presented in the Parliament at the last minute. Home Affairs Minister Janardan Sharma, while presenting the bill concerning elections in province and federal councils, briefed the Parliament over questions raised about the provision. The new bill has also fixed the threshold for the parties to win the seat. A candidate, who fights for proportional seat in the House of Representative, should acquire at least three percent of the casted vote to acquire a seat in Provincial Assembly. Nepal is set to hold two rounds of provincial and federal elections in November and December this year, a new test towards the implementation of the n

Pakistan Muzzling Voice of Students in PoK

Rawalakot (POK), Sep 05: Disgruntled final year students of Poonch Medical College in Rawalakot city of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) held a demonstration against the authorities after their ressult was not declared months after appearing in the exams. The protesting students were brutally beaten up and arrested by the police on the direction of college superintendent and clerk. Even female students were not spared. They were taken into custody at the pretext of false charges.

Sushma Swaraj arrives in Russia for 3rd Eastern Economic Forum

Vladivostok (Russia), Sep 05 (ANI):External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday arrived in Russia's Vladivostok to participate in the 3rd Eastern Economic Forum.Swaraj's visit reflects the importance attached by India to the emerging opportunities in the Russian Far East, and to its strategic partnership with Russia.During her visit, Swaraj will participate in the opening ceremony of the forum on September 6, and will hold bilateral meetings with the Deputy Prime Minister Yury Trutnev, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, and Governors of some of the Far Eastern Regions, among other engagements.

9th BRICS Summit: PM Modi, Chinese President had a very forward looking conversation, says S. Jaishankar

Xiamen (China), Sep 05 (ANI): As Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 9th BRICS Summit tour to China's Xiamen came to an end, Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar stated that Prime Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping had a very forward looking conversation on the raging Doklam issue. Jaishankar added that both the leaders discussed issues to maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas as it is necessary for the further development of both the nations relationship.

9th BRICS Summit: PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Egyptian President

Xiamen (China), Sep 05 (ANI): On the sidelines of the 9th BRICS summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Both the leaders discussed issues of mutual cooperation to strengthen their bilateral ties. After meeting with el-Sisi, PM Modi held bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Chinese President, congratulates Jinping for successful execution of BRICS Summit

Xiamen (China), Sep 05 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Xiamen on sidelines of BRICS Summit. PM Modi congratulated Chinese President Xi Jinping for the successful execution of BRICS Summit. Meanwhile, XI Jinping said China is prepared to work with India to seek guidance from the five principles of Panchsheel. He added India and China are each other's major neighbuors and they are also two of the world's largest and emerging countries.

JuD Chief Abdul Rehman Makki pledges to intensify'jihad against India in Valley'

Lahore (Pakistan), Sep 05 (ANI): Jamaat Ud Dawa (JuD) Chief Abdul Rehman Makki pledged to intensify'jihad against India in the Kashmir Valley'. Makki made these remarks while delivering a speech at the "Shohda-e-Kashmir" conference held at Al-Daawa Model School in Lahore. While addressing a gathering, he said their main purpose is to free Kashmir and remove Indian Army from the region. He added that Pakisatn could not come out with a solution in 70 years but now jihad will bring a solution. Makki added that nobody can stop jihad and they will spread it. "Aaj mujaahid khada h khoon dene ke liye....azada-e-Kashmir ki taarikh ko anjaam tak pahuchaane mein." Makki used the occasion to confirm the formation of the Milli Muslim League (MML) by the JuD.

Watch: PM Modi addresses 'Dialogue of Emerging Market andDeveloping Countries'

Xiamen (China), Sep 05 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the 'Dialogue of Emerging Market andDeveloping Countries' during the 9th BRICS Summit in Chinaands Xiamen stated that the nations need coordinated action and cooperation in areas such as counter terrorism, cyber security and disaster management. PM Modi also emphasized on the needfullness to create a greener world to mitigate the menace of climate change.

Nepal gears up for third phase of local polls

Birgunj (Nepal), September 5 (ANI): Nomination filing for the third phase of local polls is scheduled on 6th of September. Sohan Saah Kalwar, a Madhesi activist was killed by Nepal Police in September last year, while he was at his home. Madhesi people are also demanding justice for the victim.The Madhesh based parties have also started their preparations for the upcoming phase of elections.

4 agreements signed during 9th BRICS Summit

Xiamen (China), Sep 04 (ANI): An agreement signing ceremony was held at the 9th BRICS Summit in China's Xiamen on Monday. The leaders witnessed the signing of four agreements. The following agreements are: BRICS action agenda on economic and trade cooperation, BRICS action plan for innovation cooperation (2017-2020), Strategic framework of BRICS customs cooperation and a Memorandum of Understanding between the BRICS business council and the New Development Bank on strategic cooperation. During the summit, World leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa will focus on economic, security and other multilateral issues to build a stronger diplomatic relation among the member countries.

PM Modi, Russian President Putin hold bilateral meeting on sidelines of BRICS summit

Xiamen (China), Sep 04 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in China's Xiamen on Monday. PM Modi held wide talks with the President Putin and discussed ways to boost bilateral trade and investment, especially in the oil and natural gas sector.

Largest fire in Los Angeles history forces hundreds to evacuate

New Delhi, Sep 04 (ANI): Los Angeles' largest ever wildfire continues to burn with over a thousand firefighters now battling the blaze. Hundreds of people have been forced out of their homes as the so-called La Tuna fire rages at the northern edge of the city. The firefighters battled through the night as the fire tore through thick brush in the hills around Los Angeles that officials say hasn't burned in decades. So far there have been no casualties.

PM Modi meets Brazilian President Temer to boost bilateral ties

Xiamen (China), Sep 04 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Brazilian President Michel Temer and held wide-ranging discussions on the bilateral cooperation. The two leaders met in Xiamen on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. The Prime Minister is also likely to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, wherein trade and terror are likely to be on the agenda.

Watch: German sets new world record for carrying beer steins

Germany, Sep 04 (ANI): A new world record has been set for carrying mugs of beer in southeastern Germany. Oliver Struempfel broke his own world record of carrying over 29 beer jugs for 40 metres and then set them down without spilling more than 10 percent of the beer. Reportedly, he had set the previous world record of 25 jugs in 2014.

GST is India's biggest economic reform ever: PM Modi at BRICS Business Council

Xiamen (China), Sep 04 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is India's biggest economic reform ever. While addressing the world leaders during the 9th BRICS Business Council, PM Modi said that programs like Digital India, Start-up India and Make in India are changing economic landscape of India. He further added that these programs are helping turn India into a knowledge based- skill supported- technology driven society.

PM Modi calls nations to deepen BRICS partnership: Preeti Saran

Xiamen (China), Sep 04 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, called BRICS countries to step up their economic cooperation and deepening the partnership between the countries. PM Modi was addressing the world leaders during the 9th BRICS Summit in China's Xiamen. Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (East) Preeti Saran said Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitched for setting up of a BRICS credit rating agency to counter western rating institutions and cater to the financial needs of sovereign and corporate entities of developing nations. She further added that PM Modi asserted that BRICS nations should develop the tourism between the nations.

BRICS nations condemn terrorism in all forms: Preeti Saran

Xiamen (China), Sep 04 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (East) Preeti Saran on Monday said that all BRICS called for efforts to crackdown on terror groups and strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The MEA (East) said that the leaders expressed concerns over the terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, Haqqani Network, Al-Qaeda, and Taliban among others. She also said that BRICS urges nations to adopt a comprehensive policy in combating terrorism, countering radicalisation and curbing terror financing.

BRICS Summit: We should speak with one voice, present solutions for world peace, says Chinese President

Xiamen (China), Sep 04 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping, while addressing the world leaders during the 9th BRICS Summit in China's Xiamen on Monday, talked about the importance of BRICS member in the world. He stated that the nations should speak with one voice and jointly present the solutions to issues concerning international peace and development. "As the world undergoes profound changes, the BRICS cooperation has become more important,"said Jinping. He added that despite the differences in national conditions, all five BRICS countries are in similar stage of development and share same development cause. The BRICS nations should play a more active part in global governance, he added.

Watch: Chinese Radio reporter sings Hindi song during BRICS Summit

Xiamen (China), Sep 04 (ANI): China Radio Reporter Tang Yuangai, who is also a fluent Hindi speaker, expressed her love for India and Bollywood while speaking to ANI at 9th BRICS Summit in Xiamen of China. The journalist praised actor Amir Khan and sang a Hindi song. The radio journalist sang 'Aaja re O mere dilbar aja' song from 1979 classic 'Noorie'.

I believe good relations between India, China will benefit trade: Chinese radio journalist

Xiamen (China), Sep 04 (ANI): China Radio Reporter Tang Yuangai, who is also a fluent Hindi speaker, hopes that good relation between India and China will benefit trade and business. Yuangai, who says her Hindi name is Sapna, expressed love towards India and Indians while saying that people in India are honest. Yuangai is working in the international Hindi service in China and first learnt Hindi in the Beijing University. She also attended the Delhi University.