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Pakistan arrests 20 Indian fishermen for trespassing

Karachi, Nov 26 (ANI): Pakistan's maritime security authorities arrested 20 Indian fishermen, along with three boats, for allegedly trespassing into its territorial waters. The fishermen, who were arrested on Tuesday, had been handed over to the Docks Police Station in the southern port city of Karachi on Wednesday for necessary legal action. The arrested fishermen have been charged under Foreign Act and Fisheries Act. Police will present them before a magistrate who will send them to jail. The fishermen belonged to Gujarat. India and Pakistan share an extensive oceanic border with each other, which is poorly defined, resulting in fishermen on both sides inadvertently crossing over to the other side, while netting their catch.

Casio's refined technology contributing to improved social life

Tokyo, Nov 25 (ANI): Casio Computer has announced a new concept movie camera called "Outdoor Recorder - EX-FR100". It is a new model of digital camera series "Exilim". The launch event was recently held in Tokyo. In 1995, Casio released the world's first consumer digital camera with LCD monitor. Since then, the company has been creating the new culture of "visual communication". The product has a unique function called "intelligent interval", which automatically selects the best shots based on variables such as the clarity of images determined by the movement. Casio proposes to market this Outdoor Recorder as a new genre of visual communication gear, targeting the recent growing trend toward the outdoor recreation in Japan and rest of the world. The new Outdoor Recorder will launch on December 11. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation is trying to improve the supporting technology for the infrastructure of Mass transportation.

World has become interdependent, opines PM Modi

Singapore, Nov 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday opined on the global scenario and said world has become interdependent. Prime Minister Modi expressed his commitment to helping the world and also added this is the age of interdependence and no country is self-sufficient and can operate in isolation. Prime Minister Modi was addressing the Indian community at the Singapore Expo.

PM Modi leaves Singapore for India

Singapore, Nov 24 (ANI): Concluding his four-day visit to two Southeast Asian nations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for New Delhi from Singapore's Changi International Airport on Tuesday evening. Prime Minister Modi left after addressing the Indian Community at Singapore Expo. He also interacted with Corporate Singapore investors at the India-Singapore Economic Convention.He also concluded a number of important agreements with both Singapore and Malaysia. Prime Minister Modi has said that his visits to both the countries are focused to make the economic ties stronger and to strengthen the security cooperation.

Former INA Major not keen on declassification of Subhash Bose files

Singapore, Nov 24 (ANI): A former officer of the Indian National Army (INA) Major (Retd.) Ishwar Lal said here today that the campaign to declassify files will result in taking away the title of 'Netaji' given to freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose. He says that they don't know what is there in the files regarding his (Netaji's) disappearance. The truth will be revealed only when the files are de-classified. I feel that there is just insult for Netaji in those files. There is no one to answer to what is written in those files. Major(Retd.) Lal further said Netaji would have definitely come back to India had he been alive. Subhash Chandra Bose didn't let Japan issue its rupee in India and then Japanese wanted to finish him. If they were alive, he would have definitely come back to India.Talking about his affiliation with Subhash Chandra Bose, Major (Retd.) Lal recalled that he had met him during a courtesy call on Ras Bihari Bose. He was just 12-years-old and was very enthusiastic, whe

India not only shows but follows 'world is one family': PM Modi (Part - 2)

Singapore, Nov 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India not only shows but follows 'world is one family'. Prime Minister acknowledged the achievements of Indians and Singapore. He also highlighted the quality of decision taken by his government. Selling 'Brand India' hard to the Indian Community here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Indian needs huge Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for modernisation and progress. He highlighted the increase in FDI vis-a-vis last year. He also said FDI means First Develop India. He also stated his foreign policy and said his does not believe in cowering to or staring at other nations', but looking into their eyes with confidence. Prime Minister Modi was addressing the Indian community at the Singapore Expo.

India not only shows but follows 'world is one family': PM Modi (Part - 1)

Singapore, Nov 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India not only shows but follows 'world is one family'. Prime Minister acknowledged the achievements of Indians and Singapore. He also highlighted the quality of decision taken by his government. Selling 'Brand India' hard to the Indian Community here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Indian needs huge Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for modernisation and progress. He highlighted the increase in FDI vis-a-vis last year. He also said FDI means First Develop India. He also stated his foreign policy and said his does not believe in cowering to or staring at other nations', but looking into their eyes with confidence. Prime Minister Modi was addressing the Indian community at the Singapore Expo.

People in PoK Angry Over Rampant Corruption And Scams

PoK, November 24, 2015: The Struggle For People Of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir For Basic Needs Does Not Seem To End, As The Government Of The Day Has Failed Them On All Fronts. Pakistan People's Party's five-year rule in Pakistan occupied Kashmir has been marked by corruption and malpractices. The Struggle For People Of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir For Basic Needs Does Not Seem To End, As The Government Of The Day Has Failed Them On All Fronts. Pakistan People's Party's five-year rule in Pakistan occupied Kashmir has been marked by corruption and malpractices. The party, which is in its last few months of governance before elections will be held in the occupied region, is infamously involved in several scams, including illegal appointments and misuse of public funds. People have already decided to teach the party a lesson when elections are held in the region. People are angry as the administration is deaf to their genuine demands. Hitting the streets has become a ritual for people who have

PM Modi pays homage at INA Memorial Marker in Singapore

Esplanade, Nov 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage at the Indian National Army (INA) Memorial Marker here on Tuesday. Modi became the first Indian prime minister to visit the INA memorial marker at Esplanade Park on Connaught Drive. This marker at Esplanade Park was one of the eleven World War II markers erected in 1995 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II. Earlier today, in an attempt to learn about Singapore's approach to vocational education and skills training, the Indian Prime Minister had also visited the Institute for Technical Education (ITE) campus. During his visit to the campus, the Prime Minister interacted with the students and also visited maritime training, aerospace and precision engineering hubs. Later in the day, Prime Minister Modi will also interact with Indian diaspora.

India next frontier of economic revolution: PM Modi

Singapore, Nov 24 (ANI): Pitching for India Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India is the next frontier of economic revolution in the world. Prime Minister Modi was addressing at the Singapore Economic Convention. He cited various achievements of his government stating large scale financial inclusion, and liberalized licensing regime. He also mentioned the latest FDI policy reforms and easy entry and exit norms in fifteen sectors across and said the perspective of the world has changed towards India due to the speedy reforms.

Our historical ties and cultural proximity is our asset: PM Modi

Singapore, Nov 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the historical ties and cultural proximity between India and Singapore is an asset for both the nations and for their economic partnership. Prime Minister Modi was addressing at the Singapore Economic Convention. He assured Singapore is one of the top destinations for India for investment. Citing India-Singapore economic partnership he gladly expressed delight in saying that he laid the foundation of two projects in India with participation of Singapore and added that Singapore is our 10th largest trade partner globally.

PM Modi interacts with Corporate Singapore investors

Singapore, Nov 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Singapore, interacted with Corporate Singapore investors at India-Singapore Economic Convention on Tuesday. Earlier on Tuesday, Modi paid homage at the Indian National Army (INA) Memorial Marker. In an attempt to learn about Singapore's approach to vocational education and skills training, the Prime Minister visited the Institute for Technical Education (ITE) campus, where he interacted with students and also visited maritime training, aerospace and precision engineering hubs. The Prime Minister will return to New Delhi ahead of the winter session of Parliament that begins on November 26.

India will not resort to retrospective taxation, clarifies PM Modi

Singapore, Nov 24 (ANI): In an attempt to clear the air on retrospective tax on MAT (minimum Alternate Tax) Prime Minister Narendra Modi clarified again that India will not resort to retrospective taxation for all the FIIs Foreign Institution Investors. Prime Minister Modi was addressing at the Singapore Economic Convention. Due to sprawling negative business sentiment Narendra Modi led government accepted recommendation of a high level panel that minimum alternate tax (MAT) should not be imposed on overseas portfolio investors retrospectively. A panel headed by Law Commission of India chairman Justice AP Shah submitted its final report on the issue of applicability of MAT on capital gain made by FIIs prior to April 1, 2015, on August 25.

PM Modi reiterates India's commitment to climate change

Singapore, Nov 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reiterated India's commitment to climate change. He said commitment of India to mitigate the dangers of climate change arise from the belief that nature is our Mother. He added that India shall do more than required for the cause. Prime Minister Modi was addressing at the Singapore Economic Convention.

India backing Maldives amid political turmoil?

Istana, Singapore, Nov 24 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Tuesday did not give a clear picture of India's stance on the political situation in Maldives while insisting that the importance of political pluralism in Maldives has been part of the regular dialogue between both nations. Swarup said importance of political pluralism in Maldives has been part of the regular dialogue between India and Maldives. The discussions were in the context of the run-up to the commonwealth ministerial action-proof meeting, which is going to be held very shortly. Diverting from the question if India is backing Maldives in its political crisis, Swarup said the External Affairs Minister and her Maldivian counterpart Dunya Maumoon held talks on some of the follow-up action required in wake of the joint commission discussions that were held when Sushma Swaraj had visited Maldives. He also informed that EAM also met MDP Parliamentary group Ibu Solih.

PM Modi visits ITE campus in Singapore

Ang Mo Kio Drive, Nov 24 (ANI): In an attempt to learn about Singapore's approach to vocational education and skills training, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Institute for Technical Education (ITE) here on Tuesday. Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, in whose constituency the ITE is located, was accompanying Prime Minister Modi during his visit to the campus. During his visit to the campus, he also interacted with the students. Prime Minister Modi was accompanied by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and senior officials from the Prime Minister's Office and Ministry of External Affairs. The Prime Minister will return to New Delhi ahead of the winter session of the Parliament that begins on November 26.

Singapore interested in upgradation of airports: MEA

Istana, Singapore, Nov 24 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Secretary East Anil Wadhwa on Tuesday said Singapore has expressed its interests in up gradation of airports of Jaipur, Ahmedabad. Wadhwa added that urban development was one of the major issues which were discussed including transport, infrastructure and development in the Singapore and India bilateral meet. Wadhwa informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited his Singapore counterpart to India for a visit which was accepted. He informed that financial discussions also took place that during which issuance of rupee bonds in Singapore.

India-Singapore sign 10 key MoUs

Istana, Nov 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Singapore, signed 10 Memorandums of Understanding with his Singapore counterpart Lee Hsein Loong on Tuesday. Both the leaders also launched the joint India-Singapore postage stamp to mark the 50 years of diplomatic relation of India and Singapore. Earlier in the day, PM Modi held official talks with Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong at Istana. He also met Singapore's Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong. The Prime Minister is also scheduled to address the India-Singapore Economic Convention and interact with Chief Executive Officers of several companies. Prime Minister Modi will also visit the Institute of Technical Education which offers course in vocational study in Singapore. Before wrapping up his visit, he will address Indian Diaspora at Singapore Expo in which over 20 thousand people have registered themselves. The Prime Minister will return to New Delhi ahead of the winter session of the Parliament tha

Ceremonial welcome for PM Modi in Singapore

Singapore, Nov 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Istana, the official residence and office of the President of Singapore, on Tuesday. He was welcomed by Singapore's PM Lee Hsien Loong. Kick-starting the final day of his two-nation tour, Modi earlier met leading Singapore businessmen for a breakfast meeting. Modi then met the President of Singapore Tony Tan Keng Yam at Istana. Both the leaders were accompanied by a delegation and bilateral talks were held. Later in the day he will meet his Singapore counterpart Lee Hsien Loong following which some important MoUs will be signed. The Prime Minister will also lay a wreath at the Indian National Army (INA) monument and visit the Institute of Technical Education College. He leaves for New Delhi today after speaking at the Singapore-India Economic Convention, where he will have a brief meeting with select CEOs and later will deliver a special address to the Indian diaspora at a community event.

Singapore PM hosts dinner for PM Modi

Singapore, Nov 23 (ANI): Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong hosted a dinner for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday in Singapore. Loong treated Modi at Komala Vilas restaurant in Singapore's 'Little India'. Earlier today Prime Minister Modi delivered a lecture in Singapore highlighting the mutual bond and called Singapore a metaphor of reality of dreams. He also highlighted the pace of reforms in India. He concluded his speech with a caveat of capability of terrorism to derail economies. Prime Minister Modi will address the Indian Diaspora in Singapore as around 3, 50,000 ethnic Indians stay there.