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Need for Brexit Government: UKIP leader Nigel Farage

London, June 24 (ANI): After the historic Brexit, UK Independence Party leader Nigel Farage boasted that nearly 17 million people were there who voted for Brexit on Friday in London. He said it is a victory for ordinary people, decent people and a victory against the big merchant packs, businesses and politics. UKIP leader Farage also mentioned that many countries are in line for leaving Brexit. He even added that the time had come when there was a need for Brexit government, a government that gives out jobs, negotiates of trade relations and uses the opportunity of Brexit.

China doesn't budge, no NSG for India

Seoul (Republic Of Korea), June 24 (ANI): On the second day of the 26th plenary of the Nuclear Supply Group (NSG) meeting in Seoul, Chinese Chief Negotiator Wang Qun on Friday said that India's membership to the elite group was never on its agenda. He said that China does not back India or Pakistan to be admitted in NSG till they follow rules laid down by the members of the group as a whole. The official asserted that NSG consensus is in favour of a Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and hoped India signed the NPT, as it is one of five criteria which has been set by the group as a whole.

PM Modi meets Chinese President Xi Jinping and Uzbek President Islom Karimov

Tashkent, June 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping for the first bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Uzbekistan on Thursday. Prime Minister Modi's meeting with the Chinese President assumes significance in the backdrop of India's attempts to get the membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). China had on Wednesday again changed track on India's entry to the elite club, saying only applications of those countries that signed Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) will be considered. Meanwhile, after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Modi also met Uzbekistan's President Islom Karimov to discuss deeper bilateral cooperation.

PM Modi urges China to make fair assessment on India's entry to NSG: MEA

Tashkent, June 23 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had met President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit and urged China to make a fair and objective assessment of New Delhi's application to the 48-member Nuclear Suppliers' Group (NSG). Swarup said PM Modi had further asked China to contribute to the emerging consensus in the ongoing NSG plenary meeting in Seoul. MEA spokesperson further added that China's President had welcomed India's accession to the SCO summit and said it would strengthen it.

PM Modi arrives in Uzbekistan to attend SCO summit

Tashkent, June 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived at Uzbekistan's capital, Tashkent, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. PM Modi said India looks for fruitful outcomes, particularly in the field of economic cooperation, during the summit. The Prime Minister will also have a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the summit. The meeting is expected to seek China's support for India's membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).

Grieving relatives of Nepali guards killed in Kabul attack receive bodies

Kathmandu, June 23 (ANI): Grieving relatives of 12 Nepali nationals, who were killed when a suicide bomber struck a minibus in Afghanistan, received their bodies after they were flown from Kabul. The victims were security guards working at the Canadian embassy in Kabul and came under attack on the way to work early on Monday. Two Indian nationals were also killed in the attack. The bodies were kept at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, where family members, politicians and others paid homage to them. Family members burst into tears after receiving the bodies at the airport. Thapa, a former Indian army soldier, had served as a security guard in Iraq before going to war-torn Afghanistan in February this year with a promise to come back in November.

China says India's entry not on NSG agenda

Beijing (China), June 23 (ANI): China has said it is not blocking India's entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). The 48-nation group aims to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons by restricting the sale of items that can be used to make those arms. It was set up in response to India's first nuclear test in 1974. A US-led push for India to join a club of countries controlling access to sensitive nuclear technology had made some headway earlier in the month as several opponents appeared more willing to work towards a compromise, but China has maintained its position that the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is central to the NSG. A handful of other nations resisting India's admission to the group, including South Africa, New Zealand and Turkey, softened their stance somewhat, opening the door to a process under which non-NPT states such as India might join, diplomats said.

Nepal government invites protesting Madhesi Morcha leaders for talks

Nepal, June 24 (ANI): Nepal Government has sent a formal letter inviting Madhesi Morcha leaders for talks on July 24. Thirty-six rounds of meetings have taken place between Madhesis and the government over the former's concerns about the newly-adopted Constitution, but in vain. Member of Sanghiya Samajwadi Forum, Bijay Yadav, said that Madhesis and Janjati forces are on a relay hunger strike from the last nine days. The Federal Alliance, a coalition of 28 parties, is pressing the government to accommodate their demands in the Constitution

Special food facilities for visitors in Japan

Okinawa, Japan, June 22 (ANI): Attracted by its year-around warm weather and emerald Green Ocean, Okinawa Island attracts many foreign tourists. A large number of visitors are coming from Asia who demand comfortable car journey. ORIX Auto Corporation, which has some 62,000 vehicles, is expanding business countrywide to make an effort to meet the inbound demand.The largest ORIX location in the prefecture has a full range of services. With the related information on the rental agreement explained from the shuttle bus on their way from the airport to the shop, the customers are able to depart quickly. Also, to support foreign customers, English speaking staff is available. Multi-language pamphlets covering Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean are available. Also, a car navigation system that shows Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean is equipped in the vehicles. A sticker on the car makes others aware that a foreign driver is behind the wheel. Facing the Tokyo bay, Toyosu recently orga

People performing yoga at Harbor bridge

Sydney (Australia), June 21 (ANI): People Australian city Sydney performed yoga organised by the Hindu Council of Australia and Bridge Climb on the occasion of International Yoga Day.

MP CM Chouhan asks people to embrace yoga for a healthy lifestlye

Beijing, June 21 (ANI): On the occasion of second International Day of Yoga, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan gave the message of making yoga a regular habit in life. He said that the first and foremost important thing in life is health, which should not be ignored at any cost.

MP inks MoU with Chinese firm for investment proposals worth $1 billion

Beijing, June 21 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chinese giant Sany Group, one of the world's biggest machinery makers, for working on investment proposals worth $1 billion. The MoU was signed following a detailed discussion between Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan and Liang Wengen, chairman of the board of Sany Group, on investment possibilities in Madhya Pradesh, said a press release issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO). Wengen said Sany Group was interested in investing around $1 billion in the state in the energy sector and in building industrial infrastructure. Chauhan said his government will make all possible arrangements to ensure ease of business for Sany in Madhya Pradesh. The MoU was signed by Madhya Pradesh Trade and Investment Facilitation Corporation managing director D.P. Ahuja and Sany Group vice president Li Jingjing.

International Yoga Day: Asanas projected on UN building

New York, June 21 (ANI): The United Nations headquarters in New York was lit up on the occasion of the International Yoga Day. The image of a yoga posture was projected onto the UN headquarters as the world body geared up to host the second International Day of Yoga on Tuesday. The United Nations General Assembly declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga on December 11 in 2014 after a call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address to UN General Assembly on September 27.

Paramilitary forces kill two Bangladeshi smugglers

Bangladesh, June 21 (ANI): The Border Security Force (BSF) gunned down two Bangladeshi smugglers in West Bengal on Monday and recovered weapons from them. The incident happened in the morning at the India-Bangladesh Border outpost (BOP) in Malda district. The smugglers were trying to enter into Indian territory by cutting through the fenced border when they were spotted by the BSF. The smugglers started firing at the soldiers, who retaliated and killed them on the spot. A soldier was also injured in the encounter. He was rushed to the Malda Medical College and Hospital.

Madhesi Morcha, medical staff protests against police crackdown on 36 doctors

Nepal, June 20 (ANI): Medical staff along with leaders of Madhesi Morcha staged protest against the arrest of 36 doctors in Nepal on Monday. Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of the Nepal police had arrested 36 doctors, working in reputed hospitals, as part of a major crackdown on medical professionals in the country who have obtained medical degrees and licences by using fake academic credentials. Protesters claimed that the doctors were being treated as terrorists. Meanwhile, opposing the act of the police, emergency facilities and medical shops remained shut in some hospitals in Nepal. Madhesi Morcha and other parties have extended support to the doctors and have also warned to take their protest forward.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan meets CCCME President Zhang Yujing

Beijing, June 20 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday met the President of China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products, Zhang Yujing, in Beijing. Chouhan on Saturday night had left for a five-day visit to China from Bhopal in order to scout for investments.

No Indian cricketer involved in rape: Indian ambassador to Zimbabwe

Harare (Zimbabwe), June 20 (ANI): Indian ambassador to Zimbabwe, R. Masakui, said no cricketer of the national team was involved in the alleged rape of a Zimbabwean woman. He, however, confirmed that two Indian nationals were detained in the case. The controversy erupted after a section of Zimbabwean media reported that an Indian cricketer was arrested on rape allegations. R. Masakui said the Indian embassy was trying to get consular access to the detained persons. Indian cricket team is currently on a tour to Zimbabwe to play three one-day internationals (ODI) and three T20 matches. India have won the ODI series 3-0 and lost the first T20 match to the host.

Harare rape report false: India's ambassador to Africa

Harare, June 19 (ANI): In a major controversy stirred by news reports during India's cricket tour of Zimbabwe, an official associated with one of the sponsors of the series was arrested for alleged rape, even though he pleaded innocent. The storm erupted after the Zimbabwean media reported that an unnamed Indian cricketer had been arrested on charges of rape. The reports stated that India's ambassador to the African nation, R Masakui had tried to prevent the player's arrest last night at a hotel in Harare. However, R Masakui denied any truth prevailing in the news reports.

Watch: Yoga captures interest in Pak

Islamabad (Pakistan),19 June (ANI): Yoga fever has gripped not only the entire nation but it has also found its connoisseurs in neighbouring Pakistan. People in Pakistan's capital city Islamabad were seen practicing and performing Yoga with much enthusiasm. As the day for International Yoga Day approaches near, yoga seems to be on everyone's radar.

Federal Alliance demands commitment from Nepal government before joining talks

Nepal, June 17 (ANI): The Federal Alliance on Thursday demanded strong commitment from the Nepal government to hold further talks. The alliance, a grouping of seven Madhes-based political parties and 22 other ethnic groups, met at Sanghiya Samajbadi Forum's office in capital Kathmandu to reach a consensus on Prime Minister KP Oli's letter inviting them for a dialogue. In a 4 hour-long meeting, the alliance concluded on demanding a reliable promise from the government along with the dedication to address the 26-points demand during the talks. The alliance leaders also condemned the government for addressing the letter only to the Madhesi Morcha and not to the alliance. We are ready for the talks, if government invites the alliance and not just the Madhesi Morcha, they said. The PM's letter had left the alliance divided with some of the Madhesi parties, including Terai Madhesi Democratic Party, Forum Democratic, Nepal Sadhvawana Party, expressing their willingness to join talks with the