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PM Modi arrives in Kabul on Friday

Kabul, Dec 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kabul early this morning to inaugurate the new Afghan Parliament which has been built by India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by Afghan NSA Atmar, Deputy Finance Minister Karzai and Afghan Ambassador to India Shaida Abdali. Later in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also address a joint session of the two Afghan Houses in the new Parliament building along with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.

India, Russia agree to cooperate in field of helicopter engineering

Kremlin, Dec 25 (ANI): India and Russia signed 16 agreements across various sectors, including the field of helicopter engineering, railways and hydrocarbon. The agreements were signed after the delegation level talks between the two countries. Addressing the media after the signing of agreements, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India sees Russia as a significant partner in its economic transformation and in shaping a balanced and multi-polar world in future. He said agreement on manufacture of Kamov 226 helicopter in India is the first project for a major defence platform under 'Make in India Mission'. He said India has great respect and appreciation for the two countries' strategic partnership as it has been a source of strength and success for New Delhi. On the occasion, Russian President Vladimir Putin called India a great power for carrying out a balanced and responsible foreign policy.

Russia plans to build at least six nuclear units in India in 20 years - Putin

Moscow, Dec 25 (ANI): Russia President Vladimir Putin plans to build at least six new nuclear power units in India in the next 20 years. Speaking after talks with visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Putin also said that Moscow and New Delhi were successfully cooperating in production of Brahmos missiles and planned to produce jointly a new type of jet fighter and transport aircraft. Prime Minister Modi might offer Russia a site in Andhra Pradesh to build six nuclear reactors of 1,200 megawatts (MW) each. New Delhi has turned to Russia as U.S. firm General Electric and Westinghouse, a U.S.-based unit of Japan's Toshiba , are still weighing an entry into India's nuclear energy sector because of a law that makes reactor suppliers liable in case of an accident. For Russia, India offers an alternative, fast-growing outlet for its exports as sanctions imposed by the West squeeze the economy.

PM Modi to inaugurate new Afghan Parliament today

Kabul, Dec 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrive Kabul early this morning to inaugurate Afghanistan's new Parliament complex, which has been built by India. The Prime Minister is also expected to meet Afghanistan's Chief Executive Officer Dr. Abdullah Abdullah and former president Hamid Karzai. The Prime Minister's day-long visit, his first to Afghanistan, since taking office - was not officially announced for security reasons.

PM Modi meets Afghan President Ghani

Kabul, Dec 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Presidential Palace (Kabul) met President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kabul early this morning to inaugurate the new Afghan Parliament which has been built by India. PM Modi was welcomed by Afghan NSA Atmar, Deputy Finance Minister Karzai and Afghan Ambassador to India Shaida Abdali.

PM Modi lays wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier at Kremlin

Kremlin, Dec 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage at the Tomb Of the 'Unknown Soldier' Alexandrovsky sad in Kremlin. Prime Minister Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Russia, took a tour of the EMERCOM which is an emergency disaster facility. Officials accompanying him, briefed him about how the country handles civil disasters. EMERCOM houses 2 40,000 employees on operational duty daily and uses 62,000 equipment units to face the crisis. Prime Minister Modi will also meet Friends of India at the Moscow Expo-Centre.

PM Modi, Russian President begin 16th Annual Summit

Kremlin, Dec 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin began the 16th Annual Summit in Kremlin. Prime Minister Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Russia, took a tour of the EMERCOM which is an emergency disaster facility on Thursday. Officials accompanying him, briefed him about how the country handles civil disasters. EMERCOM houses 2 40,000 employees on operational duty daily and uses 62,000 equipment units to face the crisis. Prime Minister Modi will also meet Friends of India at the Moscow Expo-Centre. He is then scheduled to address the Indian community, after which he would depart for India.

PM Modi takes tour of EMERCOM in Moscow

Moscow, Dec 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Russia, on Thursday, took a tour of the EMERCOM which is an emergency disaster facility. Officials accompanying him, briefed him about how the country handles civil disasters. EMERCOM houses 2 40,000 employees on operational duty daily and uses 62,000 equipment units to face the crisis. Prime Minister Modi who arrived in Moscow on Wednesday, will be attending the 16th Annual Summit meeting. Prime Minister Modi will also meet Friends of India at the Moscow Expo-Centre. He is then scheduled to address the Indian community, after which he would depart for India.

PM Modi meets President Putin

Moscow, Dec 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow ahead of a annual summit meet between the two countries aimed at bolstering economic political and defence ties. He is also scheduled to meet Russian and Indian CEOs. He is further slated to visit the EMERCOM (The Ministry of Emergency Situations). Putin welcomed Prime Minister Modi at Kremlin for an informal dinner after his arrival in Russia yesterday. Prime Minister Modi is in Russia for a two-day visit. He is also scheduled to address the Indian community and visit the Russian Centre for national disaster management process.

Madhesis protesting against constitution pin hope on government

Nepal, Dec 23 (ANI): As the southern Terai region has been simmering with protests against the newly formed constitution for the last four months, the decision taken by Nepal government to address the demands of the agitating Madhesis with regard to the new charter has given a ray of hope to the community. As per the reports, the government of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has proposed to take a relook at clauses in the Constitution Amendment Bill related to proportional representation of women, Dalits, Janajatis and the Madhesi community in state bodies and electoral constituency delimitation based on the population by retaining at least one constituency for each of the 75 districts, besides the issue of redrawing of borders of federal provinces. The Madhesis had warned the government of intensifying their protest if their issues were not addressed at the earliest. The Himalayan nation has been crippled by the ongoing agitation resulting in economic crisis in the country. The Madhesi

CPEC Will Benefit Only Chinese Interests, Say Kashmiri Leaders

Gilgit Baltistan, Dec 22: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a mega project passing through the disputed Gilgit Baltistan region has sparked off an outcry by Kashmiris. The USD 46 billion mega project involves the construction of roads, railway network, power plants, industrial parks and much more. A 15-year plan, CPEC, will be completed in four phases. It will link China's Xinjiang region with Pakistan's Gwadar Port. However, the indigenous people of Gilgit-Baltistan, a part of the erstwhile princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, are raising their voice against the project. Kashmiri nationalists, who are opposing the CPEC project, are outraged by the comments of Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif who said that any attempt to obstruct the project will be thwarted. Pakistan has been treating Gilgit Baltistan as its colony. The people of the region have been in a constant constitutional vacuum for over 65 years, as they have neither representation in the parliament of

Rescuers detect life signs; make rescue plans at Shenzhen landslide site

China, Dec 22 (ANI): The rescuers of the China landslide are developing plans to rescue people after locating the places where life signs were detected in Shenzhen City of China's Guangdong province. The landslide, which hit the Hengtaiyu industrial park in the city's Guangming district on Sunday, has left 85 people missing. Rescue personnel and lighting facilities have been dispatched to the accident site successively to ensure continuous rescue work. Over 660 armed police and 40 large machines were part of the rescue operation to evacuate over 900 people, relocate 1,500 nearby residents and repair 11 sections of collapsed roads. A total of 16 people, who were injured during the accident, were admitted to hospitals in Shenzhen on Monday and some of them are recovering. Medical personnel composed of experts from Beijing and others appointed by the Guangdong Health and Family Planning Commission are observing the conditions of the injured.

Haruwa-Charuwa join anti-constitution protest in Nepal

Nepal, Dec 21 (ANI): A large number of indigenous but landless farmers in Nepal's Terai areas have joined hands with the members of Madhesi community to seek rights in the newly adopted constitution. In Saptari, they carried out a massive protest rally. Haruwa, Charuwa and Kamlaris served landlords for generations, but they still did not get land ownership certificates. As per International Labour Organization, 18,361 people belonging to Haruwa-Charuwa live in Saptari region. Recently, Haruwa-Charuwas of Saptari district demanded that their families be provided resettlement at the earliest. The landless farmers want the government to provide them with a land according to their family size to ensure their right to residence. The community also stressed on formulation of new laws to ensure that they enjoy their constitutional right.

Suspicious device on flight AF463 false alarm

Paris, Dec 21 (ANI): A suspicious device found on an Air France flight from Mauritius to Paris that caused it to make an emergency landing was harmless and the incident was a 'false alarm'. It was decided to land at the closest airport that would be able to handle a Boeing 777 aircraft after a passenger found the 'suspicious' object in the toilet. Gagey added that those on board were then evacuated via the emergency slides. The flight was carrying 459 passengers and 14 crew members onboard and made an emergency landing in the port city of Mombasa in Kenya.

91 people missing after landslide in south China

China, Dec 21 (ANI):A total of 91 people are still missing after Sunday's landslide in Shenzhen City, south China's Guangdong Province, which buried 33 buildings of an industrial park, that had 59 males and 32 females. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang ordered immediate rescue efforts following the disaster. Xi ordered Guangdong and Shenzhen authorities to do everything possible to minimise casualties, treat the injured and comfort the family members of the victims. He said scientific rescue efforts are needed to prevent further damages. Li urged the ministry of land and resources and other central authorities to send officials to help the local government in its rescue efforts. He ordered investigations into the cause of the disaster. The State Council, China's cabinet, sent a working group to help coordinate rescue efforts. Guangdong and Shenzhen officials are already at the site. Over 900 local residents affected by the disaster are already sheltered in four makesh

Madhesis announce 11-day protest plan

Kathmandu, Dec 19 (ANI): The United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) has announced 11-day protest program from December 20 to December 30. UDMF leaders said that they plan to intensify their agitation to include the burning of the Constitution Amendment Bill which they dubbed as inadequate. Front coordinator Mahanta Thakur announced that any future talks should be held in the Madhes region. The front said they will not allow any government or official programmes, including the movement of ministers in their areas. The new protest programme also includes holding protest rallies and assemblies, and obstructing government representatives from visiting the Terai region, which is largely inhabited by Madhesis.

UN council endorses Syria peace plan; no agreement on Assad's fate

United Nations, Dec 19 (ANI): The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) unanimously agreed on a resolution endorsing an international roadmap for Syria peace process, a rare show of unity among major powers on a conflict that has claimed more than a quarter million lives. The resolution came after Russia and the United States clinched a deal. The two powers have had very different views on what should happen in Syria, where Islamic State militants control considerable territory that Western governments suspect has been a launch pad for attacks on Western nations and Russia. Syrian United Nations Ambassador Bashar Ja'afari said that some in the 15-nation council did not adhere to the language in the resolution. The United Kingdom and France made clear that differences were still there on the future of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a close ally of Russia and Iran who Western countries want ousted. French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said the talks between the Syrian government an

Students seek early resolution of Nepal crisis

Saptari, Dec 19 (ANI): Students sought an early resolution of the ongoing crisis in Nepal over the newly adopted Constitution as schools and colleges remained closed for the third month. Shouting slogans against the government, members of Madhesi community hit the streets in Nepal demanding fulfillment of their demands. With just a few months to go for their final exams, students urged government and the agitators to hold proper negotiations and resolve the crisis. Madhesis have been protesting against the seven-province model of the new constitution and are demanding redrawing of boundaries. Protesters have blocked trucks from India for more than three months, leading to acute shortages of fuel and medicine in the country. But the Madhesis have declared that they would not end the protest till their demands were met. Madhesis have called the seven-province model of the new Constitution discriminatory. About 50 people have died in protests that began in September.

Madhesi leaders demand inquiry into Janaki temple clashes

Janakpur, Dec 18 (ANI): Madhesi leaders strongly condemned the police action on devotees outside Janaki Temple and demanded an inquiry into the incident. On December 16, police fired tear gas and baton charged devotees and Madhesi protesters opposing the visit of Nepal President Bidya Bhandari on the occasion of Ram-Janaki Bibaha Mahotsav. Around 40 people, including tourists from India, sustained injuries during the clashes with Nepal police. For almost four months, the plains of the Nepal Terai have been simmering with protests against the country's new constitution that was adopted by on September 20. Even after several rounds of talks between the Nepal government, opposition Nepali Congress and agitating Madhesi parties, they have failed to arrive at any conclusion. Madhesis have now threatened to intensify their agitation.

Blockade creating huge economic crisis, says Former Member of National Planning Commission, Nepal

Nepal, Dec 18 (ANI): Border blockade due to Madheshi agitation since past four months led to severe shortages in fuel, food and other essential commodities resulting in economic crisis in the landlocked country. Addressing a conference in Delhi, Former Member of Planning Commission of Nepal raised concern over the economic crisis due to Madheshi Blockade. Since the Madheshi protest began in September this year businesses are struggling to stay open, with only 30 percent of Nepal's industries operational. Due to the ongoing crisis thousands of cargo trucks stalled at the Indian border, Nepalese gas stations have received only 15 percent of regular fuel supplies which is making survival difficult. Nepal relies on India for majority of its imports. Due to the recent crisis Nepal's daily life has been crippled and so far negotiations between the leaders have failed to solve the ongoing crisis.