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CPEC project violates basic human rights in Balochistan: Baloch activist Abdul Bugti

Geneva (Switzerland), June 22 (ANI): Baloch Republican Party activist Abdul Nawaz Bugti stated his views on the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) at the United Nations and said the project violates basic human rights in Balochistan and it will create further instability in the region. Bugti further said that thousands of people were forcefully migrated from the areas along the CPEC route. Speaking further he appealed to the UN council to stop the human rights violation in the region by the Pakistani forces.

Nepal celebrates International Yoga Day

Kathmandu (Nepal), June 21(ANI): The people of Nepal's capital city Kathmandu gathered together at the Pradashani Marg of the city to take part in the Third International Yoga Day. The event was organized by the Government of Nepal in co-ordination with the Patanjali Yogpeeth and Indian Mission to Nepal. Ignoring the nonstop rain, the people performed yoga by wearing raincoats or holding an umbrella with much excitement. Hundreds of people attended the event which also had the recorded address of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The attendants of the event claimed that the Yoga has played a pivotal role in improving their lifestyle. This year's International Yoga Day is celebrated around the world with slogan "Let's Practice Yoga and remain Healthy". The proposal of celebrating International Day of Yoga was proposed by PM Modi in the UNGA in 2014.

3rd International Yoga Day: Yoga experts hail PM Modi's initiative at global front

New York, June 21 (ANI): On the eve of 3rd International Yoga Day, a yoga event was held which was led by Swami Chidanand Saraswati and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati of Parmarth Niketan Ashram in New York on Wednesday. Swami Chidanand Saraswati, President and spiritual head of the Parmarth Niketan Ashram said that today is the historic moment for all the people who talked about peace and prosperity. He said that Yoga is universal and everyone can do it. However, the spiritual leader said that all the credit goes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making it an international event. Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati said that Yoga was born in India but now the whole world is taking our culture. She said that yoga is answer to all the problems and is a message of oneness.

3rd International Yoga Day: Watch Yoga session unfold at UN headquarters

New York, June 21 (ANI): On the occasion of the 3rd International Yoga Day, the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations organised a 'Yoga Session with Yoga Masters' at the world body's headquarters led by Swami Chidanand Saraswati and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati of Parmarth Niketan Ashram, India and Swami Sivadasananda of Sivananda Yoga Retreat, Austria. President of the General Assembly Ambassador Peter Thomson, who is a special guest on the occasion, spoke about the importance of Yoga and also took part in the session. Thousands of people partook in this celebratory event. Special stamps commemorating the event launched by the UN Postal Department was also unveiled during the event. Yoga helps in making the individuals and populations making healthier choices and following lifestyle patterns that foster good health.

Mumbai attacks mastermind Abdul Rehman Makki calls on Pak media to highlight Kashmir issue

Faisalabad, Pakistan, June 19 (ANI): Undaunted by a ban imposed on him by the Pakistan Government, Mumbai attacks mastermind Abdul Rehman Makki is openly spitting venom against India. At an Iftar party hosted for local journalists in Faisalabad, Makki expressed solidarity with Kashmiri militants and called on the Pakistani media to highlight the Kashmir issue. Makki openly expressed his lament over Islamabad betraying the people of Kashmir through the Shimla accord of July 1972. The Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), the political arm of Lashkar-e-Taiba, is responsible for the 2008 Mumbai terror attack and 2001 attack on the Indian parliament. The Pakistani Government has placed Hafiz Saeed, the head of JuD under house arrest in Lahore since January, but his organization continues to operate openly and spew venom against India.

London attack: Vehicle hits pedestrians causing multiple casualties

London, June 19 (ANI): A vehicle hit pedestrians outside a mosque in north London early Monday morning causing multiple casualties. According to the authorities, "There are a number of causalities being worked on at the scene." London's Metropolitan Police said it was called just after midnight to an incident on Seven Sisters Road. "There has been one person arrested. Inquiries continue. More information will be released when confirmed," the police said in a statement.

Rashtriya Janata Party calls for total strike in Birgunj

Birgunj, Nepal June 18(ANI): The Rashtriya Janata Party of Nepal has called for a total strike in Birgunj, which is a Madhesh dominant area. The protesting Madheshis burnt tyres to express their displeasure. The Nepal Government recently postponed the day of conducting the election in the Madhesh Region. Madheshis demanded the amendment of the Nepal Constitution as soon as possible through which the Madheshis will gain their rights.

India v/s Pakistan: Fans throng the Oval to cheer for their respective teams

London, June 18 (ANI): As the trumpet for the India-Pakistan final match began, humungous cricket fans from across the globe thronged at Kennington's The Oval cricket ground in London to cheer for their favorite teams. India and Pakistan will lock their horns for the glittering ICC Champions Trophy 2017 title on Sunday. The curiosity and enthusiasm among fans is visible by the way they are cheering loud for their teams both inside and outside the stadium.

Nepal student union protests against PM Deuba after poll deferral

Kathmandu (Nepal)June 17(ANI):The student union of opposition CPN-UML , All Nepal National Free Students Union burnt effigy of Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba against the decision of poll deferral. The AANFSU on Friday came out on the street raising slogans against the newly formed and incomplete cabinet. They burnt the effigy of the former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal along with chairing Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba claiming them to be working as per the direction by external forces. The opposition student wing also demanded for immediate withdrawal of decisions made by the government and hold election on time in remaining four provinces on stipulated time, which is 28 June. The protesters believed that the decision to hold the election in third phase has given negative impact as Madhesh is an isolated place. The government also fixed the date for the third round of local election on September 18, for province number two which is a Madhesh dominant area.

Second phase of Nepal local elections to be completed in three phases

Kathmandu, Nepal June 16(ANI): The second phase of local polls in Nepal will be completed in three phases. After multiple rounds of talks between the agitating Madhesh parties and the ruling alliance, the Nepal Government decided to postpone phase two of the elections, scheduled for June 28, in the Madhesh-dominant areas.The newly formed and incomplete government under Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba also postponed the nomination date through a cabinet meeting.The province number two, Birgunj that is the main business hub and major route of trade for Nepali business, is home to most of the Madhesh based party leaders. It also witnessed about a six-month long protest, which turned violent as the then government under Prime Minister Ship of KP Oli used force.

Pakistan making attempts to revive terrorism in Punjab, says expert

New Delhi, June 16 : India's northern Punjab state faced terrorism for some two decades in the 1970s and 80s.Pakistan was deeply involved in the training of the Sikh militants. Its intelligence agency, the ISI provided safe havens for their shelter. It's been three decades now, since Punjab is reaping the dividends of peace. However, Pakistan's nefarious secret agency has been trying to revive terrorism in Punjab by raising the issue of Khalistan. It is a well-known fact that Pakistan is a haven for terrorists and it has also provided sanctuaries to Sikh terrorists. Pakistan has been waging a war against India in the name of Khalistan; however, it is not aware of the fact that a major portion of Punjab exists in its own territory. Sikh Secessionists, who settled in foreign countries like Canada, enjoy the direct patronage of Pakistan. Innumerable acts of intrusion backed by Pakistani Army and Inter-Services Intelligence have been foiled by the vigilant forces of India. Relentless effor

World Sindhi Congress holds anti-Pakistan protest outside UNHRC

Geneva (Switzerland), June 16 (ANI): World Sindhi Congress (WSC) on Thursday held a protest in front of United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva against enforced disappearances of Sindhi political activists, CPEC and other human rights abuses against Sindhi people. The protest was attended by Sindhi, Baloch, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistani administered Kashmir and human rights defenders of other nations. The protestors chanted slogans against the atrocities by security agencies of Pakistan and were holding banners against the enforced disappearances of Sindhi political activists. The protestors later submitted petitions to UN Secretary General and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Indian cricket fans hopeful of team's win

Edgbaston (UK), June 15 (ANI): Ahead of the India-Bangladesh Semi-final match in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2017, thousands of Indian fans throng the Edgbaston cricket stadium in Birmingham. Enthusiastic fans were seen raising slogans while draped in the Tricolour and said they are hopeful of India's win. It's a must win match for both the teams to book their spot in the finals to play against Pakistan.

ICC Champions Trophy: 'Men in Blue' practice hard before locking horns with Bangladesh tomorrow

Birmingham (UK), June 14 (ANI): After defeating the Proteas in a virtual semi final match, the 'Men in Blue' can be seen practicing hard on Wednesday in England's Birmingham. The much awaited semi-final match between India and Bangladesh is all set to heat up the Edgbaston Cricket Ground on Thursday. The Defending champions 'Men in Blue' made it to the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy after defeating South Africa in a must-win encounter in the final league match by eight wickets.

This video of Yuvraj, Kohli and Shikhar on practice ground will surely amuse you!

Birmingham (U.K.), June 14 (ANI): We all are familiar with the aggression of Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh on the field, but there are very few times when one gets to see them laughing around and giving amusing gestures. In one such video, the two hitters of Indian cricket team along with Shikhar Dhawan are seeing dancing and making funny gestures at each other during a practice session on the ground. The aggressive Kohli enthusiastically participated to lighten up the pressure, a day before the semi-final match with Bangladesh. Defending champions 'Men in Blue' made it to the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 after defeating South Africa in a must-win encounter in the final league match by eight wickets.

Madheshi community in Nepal calls for four day strike

Birgunj, Nepal June 14(ANI): The Madhesh Community in Nepal has called for a four day strike in the entire Madhesh Region. The Madhesh community wants the constitutional amendments to take place as soon as possible or they would not allow the elections to happen in the region. The strike called by Rashtriya Jananta Party leaders said that this time they would not back off because all talks with the governments had been done and want their demands to be addressed immediately. The second phase of elections is scheduled for the 28th of June.

Baloch Voice Association protests against CPEC in front of iconic 'Broken Chair'

Geneva (Switzerland): The Baloch Voice Association staged a protest in front of the iconic Broken Chair, which stands across the street from the Palace of Nations, in Geneva, during the 35th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHR). The protest was aimed at highlighting the atrocities of Pakistan against Balochs and Pashtuns. The protest held on Monday was also joined by the Baloch Kashmiri Pashtoon and Uighur representatives.

Massive fire engulfs 27-storey tower block at Latimer Road in West London

London, June 14 (ANI): A massive fire engulfed a tower block on the Latimer Road in west London, with reports saying people have been trapped in flats in the upper stories. Over 40 fire engines and 200 firefighters have been called to the Lancaster West Estate tower to douse the flames. The fire has spread from the second floor to the roof of the enormous towering block.

Prominent Madhesi party calls for two-day strike

Birgunj (Nepal), June 13 (ANI): The Rashtriya Janata Party of Nepal has called for a complete shutdown and strike for two days to press for their various demands. All the Madhesh Leaders will take to the streets and hold demonstrations against ruling dispensation to protest against non-fulfillment of their demands. The Rashtriya Janata Party had also called for boycott of the second phase of elections scheduled for June 28.

Gilgit-Baltistan suffers under corrupt administration

Gilgit-Baltistan, June 13: People living in Gilgit-Baltistan have been subjected to exploitation by the corrupt administration. Repeated pleas by the locals have often fallen on deaf ears. The same story is witnessed every now and then in the region but their rulers hardly pays any heed to it.