Page 229 - Video Gallery

Twin blasts rock Hua Hin's resort in Thailand

Hua Hin (Thailand), Aug 12 (ANI): Two loud explosions ripped through the Hua Hin resort in Thailand on early Friday morning. The explosions were reported close to the clock tower in the centre. More than 20 people have been wounded, including some foreigners. The resort is a popular upmarket spot in the south of Bangkok. The violence comes as Thailand holds a public holiday to mark the birthday of Queen Sirikit. Police are investigating as to who are responsible for the attacks, and what remains the motive.

Pak MoFA spokesperson rejects India's claim of infiltration across LoC

Islamabad, Aug 11 (ANI): Rubbishing the revelations made by terror suspect Bahadur Ali, Pakistan Ministry of Foreign office spokesperson Nafees Zakaria on Thursday rejected India's allegations of infiltration across the Line of control (LoC). Zakaria also said that Islamabad's soil won't be allowed to be used for any test activity by any other country.

Japan strengthens foreign ties by promoting sports and culture

Japan, Aug 11 (ANI): Nguy?n Cong Phu?ng is a popular Vietnamese soccer player, who plays for Japanese club Mito HollyHock. In order to support Nguy?n, many Vietnamese tourists come to Japan. Watching the soccer games, sightseeing and shopping are also part of the tour. The number of Vietnamese tourists visiting Japan has been increasing in recent years. The tourists also visit soccer stadium and watch the game. The Vietnamese guests cheer for Nguy?n Cong Phu?ng. Based on founder Kazuo Inamori's personal experiences, Kyocera Corporation organize intercultural activities for children's growth. Recently, ten middle school students from Vietnam are being invited to Kyoto. Japan is also promoting its traditional food practice in foreign countries. Each year, chefs from all over the world participate in Washoku World Challenge to improve their skills. Its organizer, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan intends to promote authentic Washoku.Participants have their opini

13 injured as another blast rocks Quetta

Quetta, Pakistan, Aug 11 (ANI): Barely two days after Pakistan's Quetta city was rocked by a bomb blast outside a hospital killing 74 people, another explosion was reported near Al Khair Hospital which hit a Pakistani security vehicle. Reportedly 13 people have been injured in the blast.

Scuffle over desecration of Sikh religious scripture

California (USA), Aug 11 (ANI): A scuffle broke out in California after an unidentified man tore religious scripture before members of the Sikh community on Wednesday. The authorities are investigating the matter as of now.

Rio games bus hit by gunfire, no casualties reported

Brazil, Aug 10 (ANI): A bus carrying journalists at the Rio Olympic Games was hit by gunfire on a highway between Olympic venues, witnesses said. No one was seriously injured in the incident.

Ashwin, Saha outshine with 108-run partnership in St. Lucia Test

Saint Lucia, Aug 10 (ANI): West Indies bowling coach Roderick Estwick on Wednesday credited Indian cricketers Ravichandran Ashwin and Wriddhiman Saha for their unbeaten 108-run partnership during the first day's play of third Test in Saint Lucia yesterday. The duo's partnership empowered Indian team after a top-order fell within the first 50 overs of the innings. At the end of the Day's play, Ashwin remained unbeaten at 75 and Saha on 46 as India ended the day at 234/5..

Sports Minister Vijay Goel praises Indian hockey team's victory against Argentina

Brazil, Aug 10 (ANI): It started with the Indian Men's hockey team defeating Argentina 2-1 in a thrilling encounter. It was an extremely crucial group match and India played hard to maintain the lead they managed to get in the first quarter. Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel expressed his joy on the victory and said that men's hockey team is playing very well. He added that ace Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra tried very hard in but he missed the medal. Day 4 of Rio Olympics 2016 came as a welcome respite for Indian sportspersons.

Kashmiri leaders protest Pakistan's move to establish military courts

Mirpur (PoK), Aug 09, 2016: The independent leadership in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit, led by the united Kashmir people's national party (UKPNP), have strongly rejected moves by Pakistan to establish military courts in the region in order to further suppress the local population. in a conference titled "national action plan and freedom of expression in pok and gilgit baltistan" held recently in Mirpur city of pok, Kashmiri leaders vehemently rejected the draconian law.

Rio 2016: Restaurateurs having gala time

Rio (Brazil), Aug 09 (ANI): Rio Olympics has proved a shot in the arm to the restaurant business in Brazil. Huge numbers of stalls are attracting tourists to get the taste of variety of Brazilian cuisines. Restaurants owners are happy with the revenue collection.

Muslims help build Lord Shiva temple in Birgunj

Nepal, Aug 08 (ANI): With an aim to strengthen the relations between Hindu and Muslims, the Muslim community initiated a step forward by building a temple of Lord Shiva in Nepal's Birgunj. The Muslim community made all the necessary arrangements and took out a 'Kalash Yatra' considered a vital ritual among Hindus while offering prayers. People in large numbers of Hindu community paid a visit and performed the rituals with Muslim community, showcasing a sign of brotherhood. The step marked the end of politics being played on the name of religion, especially Hindu-Muslims, in Birgunj.

53 killed, more than 50 injured in bomb blast at hospital

Quetta, Aug 08 (ANI): At least 53 people were killed and more than 50 others injured in a bomb blast at a hospital in Pakistan's Quetta city. The bomb exploded when some lawyers and journalists had gathered to join the last procession of Bilal Anwar Kasi, a prominent lawyer, who was killed in the city earlier on Monday.

1,000 people take part in half marathon at Indo-Nepal border

Champawat (Uttarakhand), Aug 08 (ANI): In a bid to boost bilateral ties and friendly relations between the two countries, at least 1,000 Indian and Nepalese participated in a half marathon organised at the Indo-Nepal border on the International Friendship Day. The event was organised by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) along with Nepal Army at the Banbasa border in Uttarakhand's Champawat district. Seven kilometers of the 21-kilometre long run was covered in Nepal while rest 14 kilometres in Indian geographical boundary.

Terror chief Syed Salahuddin warns of nuke war between Pakistan and India

Karachi (Pakistan), Aug 08 (ANI): The Pakistan Government has again encouraged terror chief Syed Salahuddin, the head of the Hizbul Mujahideen, to threaten war against India over the Kashmir issue, and this time, Salahuddin has threatened a nuclear attack on India. He said that the Pakistan is duty bound, morally bound, politically bound and constitutionally bound to provide concrete, substantial support to the ongoing freedom struggle on the territory of Kashmir. And, if Pakistan provides this support, there is a great chance of a nuclear war between the two powers.

Rio 2016: Indian shooters Ayonika Paul, Gurpreet Singh express disappointment over their defeat

Brazil, Aug 07 (ANI): Indian shooters Ayonika Paul and Gurpreet Singh remained off the mark in the 10-m Air Rifle Qualification at the Rio Olympics. They were way behind the other contingents thus bowing out of the Rio Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Paul finished further down in 47th place with a total score of 403 while Singh finished 20th. Both the shooters remained dejected on being not able to score despite their full dedication and hard work.

Blast at Rio Olympics: Bomb squad blows up unattended backpack, no injuries sustained

Brazil, Aug 07 (ANI): A loud blast was heard at the Rio Olympics near the finishing line of the men's cycling road race on Saturday. Bomb squad reached the spot to take stock of the situation and carried out a controlled detonation of an unattended backpack near the end of the cycling course. Reportedly, the backpack belonged to a homeless man. There were no injuries reported among those attending the cycling road race event.

Abhinav Bindra leads Indian contingent in Rio

Brazil, Aug 06 (ANI): Indian contingent, led by five-time Olympian Abhinav Bindra, marched their way out to the middle and were cheered aggressively by the capacity crowd. Total 119 Indian athletes are participating in the 2016 Summer Games, which is so far the biggest for the country.

Nepal's newly elected govt. hold talks with Madhesi leaders

Nepal, Aug 05 (ANI): Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal's newly elected government held talks with the Madhesi parties to discuss about declaring the people killed in the Madhesi agitation as martyrs. Dahal called the leaders of the United Democratic Madhesi Front to Singha Durbar on Thursday and held discussion in this regard. Sher Bahadur Deuba, president of Nepali Congress, was present in the meeting. The NC and CPN (Maoist Center) had signed an agreement with the Madhesi parties promising to declare those killed in the Madhesi movement as martyrs and to form a probe committee headed by a former justice to investigate into the incidents of atrocities that followed after the promulgation of the new constitution on September 20 last year. Madhesi leaders said that the eagerness with which Dahal convened the meeting was a gesture of good omen.

Pakistan using military courts against political leaders in PoK, Gilgit

Mirpur (PoK), Aug 05 (ANI): The independent leadership in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit, led by the United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP), have strongly rejected moves by Pakistan to establish military courts in the region in order to further suppress the local population. In a conference titled "National Action Plan and Freedom of Expression in PoK and Gilgit Baltistan" held recently in Mirpur city of PoK, Kashmiri leaders vehemently rejected the draconian law implemented last year in January. Most speakers criticized Kashmir policy of Pakistan government and human rights violations committed by them in PoK and Gilgit-Baltistan. The speakers said that the Pak establishment is trying to convey that recent elections in PoK were free and fair, but in fact, the elections were rigged, unfair and partial. Nationalist parties were not allowed to participate in the elections. Regarding the National Action Plan, the truth is that jihadis and religious fundamentalists are

VK Singh meets retrenched Indian workers in Mecca, assures assistance

Mecca (Saudi Arabia), Aug 05 (ANI): Taking stock of the situation of the retrenched Indian workers in Saudi Arabia, Minister of State for External Affairs General (Retd.) V K Singh reached Mecca to assess the situation and finalise modalities to bring back those who want to return to India. The Minister assured the Indian workers, saying their concerns would be addressed at the earliest. Currently, a total of 7,700 affected Indian workers are living in 20 camps and the embassy is in the process of collecting information about others residing in different parts of Saudi Arabia.