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Strike called by Maoists disrupts life

Nepal, June 09 (ANI): Life across the country was affected by a general strike called by the CPN Maoist on Thursday. Commuters were hit hard by the strike as public transportation came to a standstill in most parts of the country. Maoist activists hurled petrol bombs, vandalized and torched vehicles early in the morning causing panic among people. As a result, fewer vehicles were seen plying on the streets. Public vehicles too remained off the roads. Educational institutions, markets and businesses also remained closed. The effects of the strike were also visible in Kathmandu valley. Public transport stayed away from roads. Maoist supporters set a cab on fire in Tinkune and vandalized a bus at Tripureshwar and a microbus in Manamaiju to bring the traffic in the valley to a halt. As the public transportation was not available, commuters had to face a tough time as four wheelers too remained out of streets fearing vandalism and arson. People riding two wheelers could be seen on the road

PM Modi arrives at Capitol Hill, received by US Congress speaker

Washington (USA), June 08 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Capitol Hill and met the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan on Wednesday in Washington DC. Prime Minister Modi who will address the US Congress today, shook hands with the speaker and was seen interacting with him.

PM Modi's visit to US to make ties between two countries strong: Kalpana's Husband

Washington (USA), June 08 (ANI): Indian-American astronaut Kalpana Chawla's husband Jean Pierre Harrison said that the purpose of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to US is to make the ties between the two countries strong. He also said that they are looking forward to these new ties as both the countries deserve it. Chawla's famiy arrived at US Capitol in Washington (USA) on Wednesday. Harrison said that the purpose of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to US is to make the ties between two countries strong. He also said that they are looking forward to these new ties as both the countries deserve it. Prime Minister Modi will soon address a joint meeting of US lawmakers at Capitol Hill. He will be the fifth Indian leader to make a speech to Congress since 1985.

Meidensha's electrical appliances enhance power supply

Gunma (Japan), June 8 (ANI): Electricity has become a lifeline in modern times. It has become a challenge for authorities globally to keep the electricity supply intact in all circumstances. Heavy rains sometimes trigger problems and affects power supply. But Japan's MEIDENSHA, a 120 year old manufacturer of electrical equipments ensures regular supply of power and prevent any failure. When shutting off the electricity, the important factor is that the dielectric function does not allow the electricity to pass through. Compared to being in the air, vacuum condition has high dielectric strength. Also, vacuum technologies also reduce impacts on the environment. The expansion is anticipated into Asian countries with increase in demand of electricity along with economic development.

US recognizes India as strategic partner in maintaining world peace: Ami Bera

Washington D.C., June 08 (ANI): Indian-American Congressman Ami Bera said that the United State increasingly recognizes India as a vital and strategic partner in maintaining peace across the world. Bera added that having an ally with a shared value of democracy is always a good thing.

Everybody has tremendous faith in PM Modi's vision: Uday Shankar

Washington D.C., June 08 (ANI): The Chairman and CEO of Star India, Uday Shankar, has said that the biggest change that he has seen in India since the advent of Narendra Modi as Prime Minister is the upbeat mood of the country's citizens. He praised Prime Minster Modi's initiative to take India on the path of growth. He also said that the message that was coming out of India to the world is that everybody has tremendous faith in Prime Minister Modi's vision to take India to a new level of growth.

Nepal's Federal Alliance launches relay hunger strike against the constitution

Nepal, June 08 (ANI): Nepal's Federal Alliance, a coalition of 28 major political parties, on Tuesday launched an almost one-month-long hunger strike to exert pressure on the government to address their demands regarding provisions for proportional representation and rewriting of the Constitution. The Federal Alliance, including constituents of United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF), launched the hunger strike in the capital Kathmandu. Coordinator of the alliance, Upendra Yadav, said this is a fight for basic rights for all oppressed classes. The unrest, which has caused fuel shortages in Kathmandu as the Madhesis blocked imports of essential goods from India, is a threat to Prime Minister K.P. Oli, who survived an attempt by the opposition to topple his fractious coalition early this month. The Constitution, put in place last September, was the final part of a peace deal between the government and Maoist rebels which ended a decade-long rebellion in 2006. But many Madhesis want their

Protests in Nepal against new law making exam compulsory for temporary teachers

Nepal, June 08 (ANI): Recently, an amendment was added to the Nepal Constitution which states that temporary teachers have to appear for an exam to be made permanent. If they fail or don't appear for it, they would not be allowed to continue in their jobs. Reacting to this, those affected by the amendment have launched protests against the decision and demanded that they be made permanent. Around 20,000 temporary teachers have joined hands to protest against the law. They have sought its revocation and called it unfair as there are teachers who have served for over 30 years and still not been made permanent.

Pathankot attackers should be tried in The Hague, says Edward Royce

Washington D.C. (USA), June 08 (ANI): Chairman of US House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, Edward Royce on Wednesday voiced his concern over the menace of terrorism and said both India and US needed to stand united in their fight against it. Speaking on the Pathankot terror attacks, Chairman Royce said that the attackers must be brought to justice, adding that the international community had a role to play in it. He further said that the attackers needed to be taken to Hague and charged for crimes against humanity if Islamabad failed to hold a fair trial in the case. Royce alleged that nearly 600 Deobandi madarsas in Pakistan were schools of terrorists that needed to be shut. He added that US supported India's admission to NSG.

Nisha Biswal praises US-India relationship

Washington D.C., June 08 (ANI): Hailing the wide range of issues that were discussed during the bilateral talks between India and the United States, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs in the US State Department, Nisha Biswal, on Tuesday, said New Delhi and Washington had invested in each other's security as both nations had converging security interests. Biswal added that the cooperation that you are seeing on counter-terrorism, intelligence, defence technologies is really reflects that India and US are increasingly going to be invest in each other's security.

'Major Defence Partner' a 'special designation' for India: Richard Verma

Washington D.C., June 08 (ANI): United States Ambassador to India Richard Verma said that the U.S.-India defence relationship is bound to act as an anchor of stability, given the increasingly strengthened cooperation in defence. Asserting the United States recognises India as a 'Major Defence Partner', Verma said it is a special designation for India. He further said that it is been a great visit, many important outcomes from civil nuclear cooperation to identifying India as 'Major Defence Partner'.

Nisha Biswal says India ready for NSG, MTCR membership

Washington D.C., June 08 (ANI): With President Barack Obama voicing strong support for India's application to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) and the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) agreeing to admit India, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs in the US State Department, Nisha Biswal, on Tuesday said New Delhi has 'by-and-large' met the criteria and countries do not have any reservation for India's entry. However, she says that India is pretty much at the point where Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) member countries have said that India has met the criteria.

India is new engine of global growth: PM Modi

Washington DC (USA), June 08 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who addressed the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) in Washington D.C., said India is poised to contribute as a new engine of global growth. He lauded India saying that it is a reliable partner, a source of high-quality scientific, engineering and managerial talent and a testimony that democracy and rapid growth could co-exist. PM Modi even praised the role of diaspora, saying that Indian-Americans are powerful cementing force in growing economic and cultural ties. He added that clear performance measures, adequate capital, interference in banking decisions have ended and new appointments were in place. PM Modi also outlined his vision for the future continuing sound macro-economic policies, combined with inclusive growth and expanding reforms. The Prime Minister further said that changed policies have allowed women in combat roles. PM Modi concluded by saying that a partnership between American capital and innovation,

PM Modi presents USIBC Global Leadership Awards to Dilip Shangvhi, Jeff Bezos

Washington (USA), June 08 (ANI): Honouring innovation and entrepreneurship, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday presented U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) Global Leadership Awards to Managing Director of Sun Pharmaceuticals Dilip Shangvhi and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. John Chambers of Cisco mentioned that USIBC members are on track to invest $45 billion in India.

U.S. Congress Welcome Committee floored by PM Modi

Washington DC (USA), June 08 (ANI): Commenting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip, U.S. Congress Welcome Committee member Shalab Kumar said it would be an exciting event where the entire Government of U.S. would be present and it is a phenomenal opportunity for India to extend hand of friendship to America via their chosen representatives. Former Member of US Congress Aaron Schlock also expressed delight on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival and said he was a fan and supporter of the Prime Minister's work in Gujarat. He said he is the captain of a larger ship, so one should give him time. He is making progress and that could be seen. Schlock also vouched on India's dependability saying neither Pakistan nor China was dependable. Schlock added that PM Modi's resounding victory has made him steer so far.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter calls on PM Modi

Washington DC (USA), June 08 (ANI): Deepening a multi-faceted partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter on Wednesday at Blair House in Washington D.C. for the U.S.-India Business Council event. PM Narendra Modi also attended the round table meet with key business leaders in Washington D.C.

India-U.S. relations emergent, Modi-Obama meet to open new doors: MEA

Washington (U.S.), June 08 (ANI): Giving details of the recent meet between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Barack Obama, Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar spoke about the finalisation of the text of The Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA), which was finally completed. He mentioned how India has been strategically recognised as a major defence partner of the U.S., and how India would be treated at a level similar to the closest allies of the U.S. Jaishankar also spoke about finalisation of the framework for US-India Cyber Relationship in near term. He added that there were also expressions of welcoming India's entry into Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) and how India looked forward to the acceptance of its application to join Nuclear Suppliers Group.

PM Modi arrives at White House to meet President Obama

Washington (USA), June 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived at the White House to meet United States President Barack Obama. Prime Minister Modi will hold meeting with Obama and later address the US Congress. He will try to take the civil nuclear deal forward and also strengthen the defence ties between the two nations.

CPEC will not bring any economic prosperity in Gilgit: Local journalist

Gilgit Baltistan, June 07: Gilgit-Baltistan has abundant natural resources but these are exploited recklessly in the name of economic prosperity. Even the much celebrated China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has failed to bring any economic development in the region. Pakistan, which suffers huge power crisis, draws its electricity mostly from the Gilgit Baltistan region. Surprisingly, no hydropower project has been identified in the region for funding under CPEC.

Federal Alliance meets in Birgunj to discuss next course of action

Nepal, June 07 (ANI): The leaders and cadres of Federal Alliance, the grouping of seven Madhesi-based political parties and 22 other ethnic groups, met at Birgunj, nearly 140 kms from Kathmandu, to discuss future course of action regarding their ongoing anti-Constitution protest. All heads of the 29 parties were present during the meeting. The Madhesi agitation that began in Terai region, made its way to capital Kathmandu recently, after only which, the issue has been in the garnering attention. Blaming the government for not giving into their demands, one of the coaltion parties, Nayashakti Party, member Aatmaram Shah said the government wants the protest to continue, adding to people's woes. Shah has vowed to continue with the protest unless the government fulfills their demands. Madhesis have been agitating for the past 6 months to press the government for making amendments in the New Constitution. Madeshis feel that they have been neglected under the new constitution. Their recent