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Indian map with Pak. in it spotted on hoarding outside Moroccon university

Rabat (Morocco), June 01 (ANI): Erroneous Indian map depicting Pakistan as a part of India was seen on Mohammad V University campus in Morocco, where Vice President Hamid Ansari is scheduled to address the students. After the interference of Indian officials, the hoarding showing Pakistan was covered with tapes within minutes. The Vice President arrived in Morocco's capital city Rabat on Monday on a three-day visit.

After Mansour slip-up, Pakistan decides to re-verify all National ID cards

Islamabad, May 29 (ANI): After astounding disclosures about a fraudulent national identity card issued to Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour, Pakistan's Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan ordered re-verification of all computerized national identity cards (CNICs) within a period of six months. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad Khan said it was a must to authenticate identities of all nationals because fraudulent CNIC issued to Mullah Mansour under the fake identity of Wali Muhammad, had given the world the impression that anyone could acquire Pakistani identity card.

Japan's Kyosan join hands with TSTS to cater to Indian market

Japan, May 28 (ANI): With an aim of expanding its business in India and neighbouring countries, Kyosan Electric Manufacturing Company Ltd,Japan, last year acquired 36 percent shares in TVM Signalling and Transportation Systems Pvt. Ltd. (TSTS) based in Karnataka's Bengaluru city. TSTS, a Kyosan subsidiary, provides engineering solutions to strengthen transportation networks around the world and is responsible for installation of Japan-made electronic interlocking devices in the Indian railways infrastructure. Kyosan, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year, is looking forward to be a part of the technology upgradation plan of the Indian railways with the help of its local partner. TSTS now offers and develops signalling systems with advanced equipment provided by Kyosan. The company has an excellent design department, which has technically competent resources for the designing of signalling systems. It has separate teams for handling Indian and overseas designs. After part

India-American boys co-champs in U.S. Spelling Bee contest

New York, May 27 (ANI): Nihar Janga, a fifth-grader from Austin, Texas, and Jairam Hathwar, a seventh-grader from Painted Post, New York, were declared co-champions of the U.S. Scripps National Spelling Bee. The pair battled head to head for 25 rounds in the finals. They ended as co-winners when Jairam, 13, correctly spelled 'feldenkrais', a method of education, and Nihar, 11, aced 'gesellschaft', a type of social relationship. The tie is the third in a row in the Bee, a U.S. institution since 1925, and comes despite the contest introducing tougher rules this year to avoid another deadlock. Jairam and Nihar will each receive a $40,000 cash prize.

India is fastest growing economy in the world: Piyush Goel

Singapore, May 27 (ANI): World leaders have been looking at India with optimism amid a grim global economy. Highlighting the steps taken by the government to ease 'doing business' in the country, power minister Piyush Goel wooed investors in Singapore to be a part of India's growth story. During his day-long visit to Singapore with a high-powered delegation from the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the minister apprised investors about the wide ranging investment opportunities in India. This is part of the government's will to drive swift economic development. Singapore is an important source of FDI in India. The minister's visit has further strengthened relations between India and Singapore in the energy sector.

Human rights abuse: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa not behind any other Pakistani provinces

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa(Pakistan), May 27 (ANI): Human rights activists have time and again raised concerns over growing human rights violations in Pakistan's northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The recent murder of a Sikh political leader Soran Singh in capital city of Peshawar has once again highlighted the plight of religious minority communities in the country. The 2013 attack in a Church in the same city of Peshawar by militants, killing 96 people still haunts the Christian community living in the region. Some activists allege that the government is hand in gloves with extremists to counter secular philosophy. Kybher Pakhtunkhwa has become a major breeding ground of various militant organizations since 2001. But many claim that instead of taking stringent actions against them, Pakistan military and law enforcement agencies have been involved in extra-judicial killings, enforced disappearances and other atrocities against the people of the region. The attacks on Army Public Sch

Iran's Chabahar port to accelerate India's growth: FICCI

Iran, May 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his two-day visit to Iran with the signing of various agreements, including two deals that are being seen as New Delhi's crucial effort to build an economic and strategic pathway towards Central Asia. The most noteworthy of the 12 agreements signed between the two nations is India's investment of $500 million dollars to develop Iran's Chabahar port. Another major development that took place in Tehran during Prime Minister Modi's visit was the trilateral agreement on Transport and Transit Corridor signed by India, Afghanistan and Iran. Linked to the Chabahar port development, the corridor will give an opportunity to India to expand trade and connectivity with Afghanistan, bypassing Pakistan.

Nepal journalists demand equal rights for Madhesis

Nepal, May 26 (ANI): A group of senior journalists from Nepal, who are on a visit to New Delhi, has asked the Nepal government to provide equal rights and recognition to minorities in the country including Madhesis. The Madhesi community has been agitating for the past six months demanding recognition. They want an amendment in the Constitution that will guarantee them equality. The agitation reached capital Kathmandu after the government failed to address their demands. Nepal has been suffering severe economic losses with the ongoing instability in the country. The number of foreign tourists has decreased and black marketing of essential commodities has impacted the common people.

27-kg heroin seized from aircraft at Karachi airport

Karachi, May 26 (ANI): The Pakistani authorities seized 27 kilograms of fine quality heroin from a passenger aircraft at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi. Chief Collector of Customs, Zahid Khokhar, said the heroin was concealed in the cavities located on the left of the kitchen of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane. He said the recovery was the result of a credible tip off. Pakistan is a major conduit for drugs flowing out of its western neighbour, Afghanistan, which is the world's largest producer of heroin and a major hashish producer. Production has soared to near record levels in Afghanistan since the overthrow of the Taliban late in 2001.

Nepal journalists demand equal rights and recognisation for Madhesis

Nepal, May 25 (ANI): A group of senior journalists from Nepal, who are on a visit to New Delhi, has asked the Nepal government to provide equal rights and recognition to minorities in the country including Madhesis. The Madhesi community has been agitating for the past six months demanding recognition. They want an amendment in the Constitution that will guarantee them equality. The agitation reached capital Kathmandu after the government failed to address their demands. Nepal has been suffering severe economic losses with the ongoing instability in the country. The number of foreign tourists has decreased and black marketing of essential commodities has impacted the common people.

Possibilities for closer cooperation between India, China limitless: President Mukherjee

Beijing, May 25 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee, who is on a four day visit to China, said on Wednesday that the possibilities for closer cooperation between the two countries are limitless, adding that realising the full potential of the relationship is a shared responsibility. Mukherjee, who was addressing a gathering at an event hosted by the Indian Embassy and the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries ( CPAFFC), said that academic and cultural exchanges that had defined ancient contacts between India and China will continue to be a vital component of the mutual partnership.

President Pranab Mukherjee arrives in Beijing to boost bilateral ties

Beijing (China), May 25 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday arrived in Beijing to discuss the aspects of bilateral ties between India and China. Mukherjee, who is on a four-day visit to China, aims to push the bilateral political ties amid irritants such as Sino-Pak axis, the South China Sea issue as well as economic obstacles. During his visit, the blocking of UN bid to blacklist JeM chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist will also be discussed.

President Mukherjee woos Chinese investors in Guangzhou

Guangzhou, May 25 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday wooed Chinese investors and said his country was committed to provide an encouraging environment for investments from China. Mukherjee's four-day long visit, on the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, is his first trip to China as president. Addressing the India-China Business Forum in the industrial town of Guangzhou, Mukherjee invited Chinese investors to be part of the India's growth story. He added that New Delhi would like to see greater market for Indian products in China in a bid to balance bilateral trade which is now in China's favour. The forum was attended by industrialists and businessmen from both the countries.

President Mukherjee meets Governor of Guangdong Zhu Xiaodan

Guangzhou (China), May 25 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee, who is on a four-day visit to Guangzhou, China, met Governor of Guangdong, Zhu Xiaodan on Wednesday. Guangzhou is one of the most important industrial centers of China. The President is also expected to participate in an Indian community event this evening. On the second leg of his visit, the President will reach Beijing tomorrow where he will have talks with the top leaders of China, including his counterpart President Xi Jinping, on bilateral, regional and International issues.

President Pranab Mukherjee arrives in Guangzhou

Guangzhou (China), May 24 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee began his four-day China visit on Tuesday. President Mukherjee was received by the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport by He Zhongyou, the Vice Governor of China's Guangdong province, and other goverment officials. During his visit, the President is expected to exchange views on various aspects of ties with Chinese leadership.

Chabahar port pact will strengthen fight against terrorism: PM Modi

Tehran (Iran), May 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the agreement to develop the Chabahar port in Iran will strengthen the ability of the nations in the region to stand against those whose only aim is to maim and kill innocents. PM Modi, who was speaking at the trilateral summit in Tehran, said establishment of a Trilateral Transport and Transit Corridor signed can alter the course of history of the region. He further stated that the signed agreement will expand trade, attract investment, build infrastructure, and create jobs for our youth

PM Modi meets Afghan President in Tehran

Tehran (Iran), May 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in Tehran, Iran, on Monday. Ghani arrived in Tehran for signing of the trilateral agreement on Chabahar port between India, Iran and Afghanistan. India will contribute in building the terminals and cargo berths at Chabahar port by investing USD 200 million in the first phase. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day state visit to Iran, had crucial meetings with the leaders of the host country and witnessed signing of various agreements having economic and strategic importance.

India, Afghanistan, Iran sign trilateral agreement on transport, transit

Tehran (Iran), May 23 (ANI): India, Afghanistan and Iran on Monday signed the trilateral agreement on transport and transit in Tehran, Iran. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani along with Iran President Hassan Rouhani during the session. Later, the Prime Minister will also inaugurate an Indian cultural festival in Iran.

India, Iran sign 12 MoUs, including Chabahar port agreement

Terhran, May 23 (ANI): As many as 12 memorandums of understandings (MoUs) were signed between India and Iran on Monday. These MoUs were signed in the presence of PM Narendra Modi and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, along with other delegations of the states. Out of the agreements signed MoU between IRCON and Construction, Development of Transport and Infrastructure Company (CDTIC) of Iran was the highlight of the event.

PM Modi meets top Iranian leaders in Tehran

Tehran (Iran), May 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day state visit to Iran, has crucial meetings with the leaders of the host country and witnessed signing of various agreements having economic and strategic importance. The two leaders discussed issues of mutual interest like improving connectivity, regional and international issues, including the menace of terror and extremism and the ways and means of carrying forward bilateral relations to a higher level.