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PM Modi meets Saudi business leaders in Riyadh

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Apr 03 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Saudi business leaders in Riyadh and had a round table interaction with them in Riyadh. Modi is the fourth Indian Prime Minister to visit Saudi Arabia after Manmohan Singh in 2010, Indira Gandhi in 1982 and Jawaharlal Nehru in 1956.

Looking forward to enhancing bilateral trade with India: Tawfig Al-Rabiah

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Apr 03 (ANI): During a round table interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and prominent Saudi business leaders, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Commerce and Industry Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah on Sunday said that they had discussed many subjects of mutual concern and international issues. He also said that they are looking forward to enhancing bilateral trade with India. He added that they will focus on counter-terrorism initiatives and ways to ensure the greater involvement of both the countries in upstream and downstream oil, gas and hydrocarbon sector projects.

PM Modi visits TCS's all-women centre in Riyadh

Riyadh (UAE), Apr 03 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and all women IT and ITES Centre in Riyadh on Sunday. The UAE is a strictly conservative country where women are not even allowed to drive and this is the first such private company office where women are working in such large numbers. TCS is also the only foreign employer with an all-women workplace in the Saudi kingdom.

UP: Pakistani Christians light candles for Lahore's park blast victims

Karachi/Lahore, Apr 03 (ANI): Dozens of Pakistani Christians offered flowers and lit candles in Karachi to pay homage to the Lahore's Gulshan-E-Iqbal Park blast victims. A suicide bomber killed at least 72 people in a park in Lahore on Easter. Responsibility for Sunday's suicide bombing at a public park was claimed by the Pakistani Taliban's Jamaat-ur-Ahrar faction, which once declared loyalty to Islamic State. The group said it was targeting Christians. Meanwhile, representatives of different faiths expressed their solidarity with the victims of Lahore attack. More than three hundred people were wounded in the blast. Meanwhile, Leaders representing people of different faith held a news conference in Lahore. They expressed solidarity with the victims and stood hand-in-hand to express unity among Pakistani people. The Easter bombing was Pakistan's deadliest attack since a 2014 school massacre by the Taliban, which killed 134 students. The attack, which included 29 children among the 72

PM Modi arrives in Riyadh

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Apr 02 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Riyadh in Saudi Arabia on the final leg of his three nation tour. This is PM Modi's first visit to Saudi Arabia. Prime Minister Modi was received by the Governor of Riyadh, Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz. Modi will meet prominent members of the royal family, as per protocol. The focus of Prime Minister Modi's visit to Saudi Arabia will be trade, investment, energy, cooperation on counter-terrorism and pending extraditions. Modi is also slated to interact with Indian community later today.

Black Market continues even after the clearance of Birgunj blockade

Birgunj (Nepal), Apr 01 (ANI): Goods-laden trucks from India are entering Nepal via the Raxaul-Birgunj border. The blockade by Madhesi agitators is over, but people in Birgunj and other areas in Terai region are still deprived of essential goods and commodities. They complain of rampant black-marketing. Fuel, food items and other essential commodities in Nepal are being supplied by India. About 70 percent of imports flow through the Birgunj-Raxaul check point. However, the markets in Madhesi-dominated areas are not getting their proper share of supply. Due to the Madhesi agitation, the industrial sector in Nepal has incurred a loss of 200 billion Nepalese rupees. More than 50 people have been killed as a result of the protest.

PM Modi meets Indian community in Washington

Washington DC, Mar 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Indian community members in Washington DC. The Prime Minister arrived in the United States early morning today to attend the fourth Nuclear Security Summit (NSS). This is Prime Minister Modi's third visit to United States in nearly two years. Leaders of 53 nations and four international organisations will be attending the NSS in Washington. In the evening, Prime Minister Modi will be attending a leaders-only thematic dinner to be hosted by President Barack Obama at the White House.

PM Modi arrives in Washington D.C.

Washington D.C, Mar 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the United States to attend the Fourth Nuclear Security Summit which is being hosted by President Barack Obama. Prime Minister Modi is on a three-nation tour that includes visits to Belgium, the United States and Saudi Arabia. During his stay in Washington, the Prime Minister is expected to interact with a group of scientists from US-based Laser Interferometre Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO). From Washington, the Prime Minister will travel to Saudi Arabia before returning home.

India, U.S. working together on countering shared threats of terrorism: John Kerry

Washington D.C., Mar 31 (ANI): India and the United States are working together on countering their shared threats on terrorism and cyber crime, said Secretary of State John Kerry after meeting India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval at the U.S. State Department. A statement issued on behalf of Kerry said, "We (India and the U.S.) share many concerns, concerns about terrorism, cyber space and others. We are working together and we do hope that together we could make this (earth) a better place to live, and meet with these challenges together, and in cooperation with all other like-minded countries." Referring to the forthcoming Fourth Nuclear Security Summit, Kerry said that it's a very important summit. We attach considerable value to it. Prime Minister Modi would be here. He is deeply interested in ensuring the safety of radioactive material. Kerry also welcomed the progress in the bilateral relationship between India and the United States.

India, US discuss counter-terrorism strategies ahead of Nuclear Security Summit

Washington D.C., Mar 31 (ANI): India and the United States are working together on countering their shared threats on terrorism and cyber crime, said India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval at the U.S. State Department. Referring to the forthcoming Fourth Nuclear Security Summit, Ajit Doval said that it's a very important summit. Prime Minister Modi would be here. He is deeply interested in ensuring the safety of radioactive material. He added that they are very proud upon the strong relationship with United States.

PM Modi greets people in Brussels

Brussels, Mar 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to Belgium, interacted with an ecstatic crowd in Brussels today. The fans carried Indian flags as Modi interacted with them.The Prime Minister was earlier given a guard of honour upon his arrival for the first leg of his three nation tour of Belgium, United States and Saudi Arabia.

Pak arrested alleged Indian spy to build pressure on Iran: Gilgit Baltistan National Congress chief

Washington D.C., Mar 30 (ANI): The director of the Gilgit Baltistan National Congress, Senge Hasnan Sering, has asserted that Pakistan arresting an alleged Indian spy should be seen as an attempt to build strategic pressure on Iran rather than on India. Islamabad had yesterday released a 'doctored' confessional video which showed former Indian Navy officer Kulbhushan Jadhav allegedly owning up to undertaking spying activities in Pakistan. Jadhav's confession, however, was rejected by New Delhi.

Brussels: PM Modi arrives for European Union-India Summit

Brussels, Mar 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Burssels to meet with the Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel. Prime Minister Modi would also be holding the 13th India-EU Summit with the EU leadership. The PM would also extend his salutation for the resilience and spirit of the people of Belgium in the wake of the horrific attacks in Brussels. The PM would also be activating the India-Belgium ARIES (Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences) Telescope.

PM Modi accorded guard of honour in Brussels

Brussels, Mar 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a guard of honour upon his arrival in Brussels for the first leg of his three nation tour of Belgium, United States and Saudi Arabia, where he will participate in the European Union-India Summit and will also pay homage to the victims of the deadly terror attacks in the city last week. This is the Prime Minister Modi's first official visit to Belgium. Prime Minister is also expected to sign several agreements with European Union member nations.

PM Modi's visit to bolster economic ties: India's envoy to Belgium

Brussels (Belgium), Mar 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Brussels, India's Ambassador to Belgium Manjeev Singh Puri asserted that the tour will improve trade and investment ties between the two nations. Puri said that India and Belgium share major economic relations and this visit of Prime Minister Narednra Mosdi will heavily boost the incumbent ties. He added that India and Belgium share major economic relations. Prime Minister's visit will encourage trade and investment relation between the two countries. It will be a very important visit business and economic wise.

India a remerging entity will get its rightful place in UN: Envoy

New York (US), Mar 29 (ANI): Speaking about India's permanent membership in the United Nations, India's Permanent Representative to United Nations Syed Akbaruddin said it is not a cause that they would leave unturned. He added that India is a remerging entity, a power that is trying to get its rightful place in the world. Akbaruddin further added that this is not a cause that would be left or forgotten. He even said that no power would be able to stop India from getting its rightful place in the international order.

Madhesi political party intensifies protest demanding release of members

Nepal, Mar 26 (ANI): The Madhesis in Nepal have intensified their protest under the banner of Sanghiya Samajwadi Forum Nepal (SSFN), demanding immediate release of the party's officials. 17 working officials including Madhesi youths and women members of the SSFN have been arrested so far for staging dharna against Maoist leader Prachanda. Thousands of Madhesi protestors show up on the road shouting slogans, promising to continue their agitation and enforce more blockades in Birgunj district of Nepal. Protests in Birgunj have been continuing from the past six months, hampering the social fabric of the country.

Madhesis to launch agitation in Nepal's Terai region

Nepal, Mar 25 (ANI): Madhesi political parties are disappointed with the failure of the Nepal government in providing justice to the country's minority community. Sanghiya Samajwadi Forum - Nepal, a political party based in Terai region of Nepal, has threatened to launch agitations from April 15 to demand equal status for Madhesis in the country's Constitution. In Birgunj, Madhesis burnt the effigy of Maoist leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal, commonly known as Prachanda, and restricted his entry in the region. Over 50 people in Terai region have been killed during the anti-Constitution protests in the past six months.

Traditional boat race held in Karachi on Pakistan Day

Karachi, Mar 24 (ANI): As Pakistan celebrates its Republic Day, fishermen took part in traditional boat race, organised by Pakistan Coast Guards (Marine Wing), in country's southern port city of Karachi. Pakistan Day is commemorated on March 23, 1940, when the Muslim League demanded the establishment of separate nations to protect Muslims in the then British colony of India. Brigadier Atiq-Ur-Rehman said the programme was meant to involve the fishermen as well as all the residents of coastal villages in national celebration and to create in them a sense of participation and patriotism. Various events were organised to celebrate Pakistan Day.

Exiled Tibetans to elect leader to sustain struggle against China

Dharamshala, Mar 20 (ANI): In a bid to sustain their struggle to secure complete autonomy for Chinese-ruled Tibet, exiled Tibetans on Sunday voted to elect a political leader for the next five years. Thousands of monks and nuns in maroon robes, besides students, queued to vote outside the polling booths in Dharamshala.