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Turkish President invites PM Modi for bilateral visit next year: MEA (Part 2)

Antaliya, Nov 16 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited by Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan on a bilateral visit to Turkey next year. He added that the Prime Minister said there were good possibilities of cooperation with Turkey in areas of civil nuclear cooperation, space and agricultural research. Swarup further said that Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is scheduled to visit Australia in March, 2016.

Turkish President invites PM Modi for bilateral visit next year: MEA (Part 1)

Antaliya, Nov 16 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited by Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan on a bilateral visit to Turkey next year. He added that the Prime Minister said there were good possibilities of cooperation with Turkey in areas of civil nuclear cooperation, space and agricultural research. Swarup further said that Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is scheduled to visit Australia in March, 2016.

PM Modi meets European Council President, discusses trade issues

Antalya, Nov 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, to discuss trade issues on the sidelines of G-20 Summit in Turkey. In October, India said the European Union's ban on Indian generic drugs is "unwarranted" and an obstacle to moving trade talks forward. Foreign secretary S Jaishankar said EU restrictions on more than 700 generic drugs were unfair. India and Germany have pledged to revive efforts to reach an Indo-European free trade pact after talks fell apart this year. The European Commission is the executive body of the European Union (EU) responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions and upholding the treaties and managing the day-to-day business. The European Council is one of the bicameral EU legislatures, the other being the European Parliament.

Paris attacks: More suspects identified as manhunt continues

Paris, Nov 16 (ANI): Police have identified two more suspects as they continue the manhunt for terrorists who had links with the deadly attacks on Friday night. Francois Molins, the Paris prosecutor, said in a statement that two new terrorists who died on the evening of November 13 are French nationals living in Belgium. The two, whose names were not revealed, have been formally identified after collection and comparison of their fingerprints. Four dead attackers have been identified so far, and authorities are still trying to identify the others. Meanwhile, police announced seven arrests and were trying to hunt for more members of the terrorists who are believed to have carried out the Paris attacks that killed 129 people. Among the wanted is a 26-year-old French national named as Salah Abdeslam, who is described as "dangerous". Abdeslam has been identified as the renter of a car used in the attack. Reports say he and two others were stopped by police near the Belgian border after the

India seals nuclear deal with Australia

Antalya, Nov 16 (ANI): India and Australia finalised their civil nuclear deal, making it possible for energy-starved New Delhi to buy uranium from Canberra after meeting between the two prime ministers on the sidelines of G-20 Summit in Turkey. The two countries announced the exchange of instruments of ratification after meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his new Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull in Antalya. The nuclear deal is a further step toward India achieving international acceptability for its nuclear programme despite not ratifying the nuclear non-proliferation treaty, and follows similar agreements with the United States and France. Talks towards the Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement began a few years ago after Australia lifted a long-standing ban on selling uranium to energy-starved India.

France responds to Paris attacks, launches air strikes on ISIS stronghold

Paris, Nov 16 (ANI): Two days after Islamic State militants claimed responsibility for the deadly Paris attacks... France sends in its response. French warplanes pounded Islamic State position in Syria, targeting their stronghold, Raqqa -- their biggest raids against the militants to date. It comes as police in Europe widen their investigations into Friday's coordinated attacks that left more than 130 people dead and hundreds more injured. French police have launched an international hunt for a Belgian-born man they believe helped organize the assaults with two of his brothers. One of the brothers died in the attacks, the other one was arrested in neighboring Belgium. Police say two of the suicide attackers who were French have been identified but the identity of four of the assailants who also died is still under review. An apparent false alarm sent hundreds of people fleeing from a makeshift memorial at one of that attack sites. Vigils for the victims continue across the globe, but h

G20 leaders pose for group photo at summit in Antalya

Antalya, Nov 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Barack Obama and fellow world leaders gathered in the town of Belek, in Turkey's coastal province of Antalya for a G20 summit that has taken on new urgency after attacks in Paris pushed the fight against Islamic State militants to the top of the agenda. World leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese President Xi Jinping were among the heads of state standing at the centre of a group photo session, before the G20 leaders summit continued. The two-day summit brings the leaders just 500 km (310 miles) from Syria, where a 4-1/2-year conflict has transformed Islamic State into a global security threat and spawned Europe's largest migration flows since World War Two. The summit follows not only the Paris attacks but also comes two weeks after a suspected bomb attack on a Russian airliner killed 224 people in the Sinai Peninsula. It also comes just over a month after two su

PM Modi meets Turkish President

Antalaya, Nov 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday after a three-day visit to Britain on the sidelines of the annual G20 Summit meeting that is being held in Antalaya. Earlier today Prime Minister Modi addressed the BRICS Summit expressing India's deep concerns on burgeoning terrorism and urged entire mankind to rise in solidarity against terrorism. Prime Minister Modi met leaders of BRICS countries-Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa-to review their two initiatives launched last year, the BRICS bank and the contingent reserve arrangement. Meanwhile, French President Francois Hollande's visit for the G20 meeting has been cancelled in the wake of the terror attacks in Paris.

PM Modi attends G20 Summit in Antalya

Antalya, Nov 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 10th G-20 Summit being held in Antalya on Sunday. During the summit, the G-20 countries will review the progress on decision taken at the last Brisbane Summit. They are also likely to discuss terrorism and migration at a dinner on Sunday evening. The issues such as climate change, corporate tax avoidance and the overall state of the world economy are also likely to be discussed. The discussions will be dominated by the growing concern that ISIS is moving beyond its sanctuary in northern Syria and transforming into a global terrorist network capable of wreaking devastation in western cities. Meanwhile, Antalya has virtually been converted into a fortress, with thousands of security personnel deployed and high-tech surveillance systems dotting every nook and corner to ensure that leaders of the world's 20 top economies come to no harm from extremist groups over the next two days.

Humanity must stand up against terrorism: Modi at BRICS

Antalya, Nov 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday while addressing the BRICS Summit said that entire humanity must stand together and be one against terrorism. Prime Minister Modi added that India attaches highest importance to BRICS and that India wants to build on the great work done by other members. On the sidelines of the G20 meeting, Prime Minister Modi is meeting leaders of BRICS countries-Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa-to review their two initiatives launched last year, the BRICS bank and the contingent reserve arrangement. Meanwhile, French President Francois Hollande's visit for the G20 meeting has been cancelled in the wake of the terror attack in Paris.

BRICS Summit: PM Modi meets Vladimir Putin

Antalya, Nov 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Turkey, met Russian President Vladmir Putin ahead of the BRICS Summit. On the sidelines of the G20 meeting, Prime Minister Modi is meeting leaders of BRICS countries-Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa-to review their two initiatives launched last year, the BRICS bank and the contingent reserve arrangement. Meanwhile, French President Francois Hollande's visit for the G20 meeting has been cancelled in the wake of the terror attack in Paris.

Will continue Syria strikes: French PM

Paris, Nov 15 (ANI): French Prime Minister Manuel Valls has said that France will pursue its intervention in Syria with the aim of striking Islamic State. His statement comes after the group claimed responsibility for attacks that killed 129 people. The attacks on Friday night saw suicide bombers and gunmen attack a theatre venue, a football stadium and cafes in a wave of attacks which, according to the French prosecutor, was carried out by three teams.

Paris attacks: 129 dead, 352 injured

Paris, Nov 15 (ANI): The provisional death toll of Paris attacks is 129 dead and 352 injured, among whom at least 99 in very critical situations, Paris Prosecutor Francois Molins has announced. Among the 129 victims, 89 were killed during the shooting and hostage taking in Bataclan theatre, Molins told. He also added that seven attackers were also neutralized, including three killed during the assault carried out by security forces to rescue hostages taken in Bataclan theatre. One of the suspects was born in France in 1985, known to the intelligence services. Meanwhile local residents and tourists who were still touring on the street in Paris after the series of attacks expressed that they were worried about the security and felt nervous due to the uncertainty of the attacks. An Air France plane had been evacuated in Amsterdam last night before take off following a bomb threat made on Twitter under the name Jihadi John. Earlier Saturday, French President Francois Hollande revealed that

PM Modi arrives in Turkey to attend G-20 summit

Antalya, Nov 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Mediterranean coastal city of Antalya in Turkey to attend the two-day G-20 summit, where heads of the government would primarily discuss global economic issues but the talks would be dominated by attacks in Paris and war in Syria. Modi, who interacted with dignitaries at the tarmac, was presented a bouquet by two children. PM is likely to flag issues related to militancy, climate change and global cooperation to recover black money during the meet which begins on Sunday (November 15). Modi arrived in Turkey after concluding his three-day trip to the United Kingdom where Britain and India welcomed more than 9 billion pounds in commercial deals during his visit. Although the G20 usually focuses on economic issues, insecurity in the Middle East and global security were already expected to be on the agenda.

PM Modi departs for two-day visit to Turkey

London, Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Antalya, Turkey, from Heathrow International Airport here on Saturday. On the sidelines of the G20 meeting, Prime Minister Modi will meet leaders of BRICS countries to review their two initiatives launched last year, the BRICS bank and the contingent reserve arrangement. Prime Minister Modi is also likely to meet IMF chief Christine Lagarde. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi unveiled the statue of Basaveshwara and also visited the Ambedkar Memorial, where he paid floral tributes at the bust of Dr. B R Ambedkar in London. Meanwhile, French President Francois Hollande's visit for the G20 meeting has been cancelled in the wake of the terror attack in Paris.

PM Modi condemns Paris carnage

London, Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday condemned terrorist attacks in Paris and said that India stands firmly with Paris in dealing with this tragedy. Modi assured India's support to France in dealing with this tragedy. PM Modi added that humanity must stand together in combating this major threat of our time. Meanwhile, ISIS has claimed responsibility for Friday night's terrorist strikes at least six locations in French capital Paris. The attack claimed the lives of over 100 persons and left another 200 injured, 80 or 90 of them still said to be in critical condition. According to reports, the sites attacked are the Bataclan concert venue, Le Carillon, Le Petit Cambodge, 20 rue Alibert, La Belle Equipe, a site near the Stade de France and one more location.

Paris streets deserted in aftermath of shooting

Paris, Nov 14 (ANI): The streets of Paris were unusually empty on Saturday (November 14), the morning after a series of attacks at locations across the capital in which French President Francois Hollande said 127 people had died. Gunmen and bombers attacked restaurants, a concert hall and a sports stadium in a deadly rampage that a shaken Hollande called an unprecedented terrorist attack. Shortly after the attacks, France declared a national state of emergency - the first since World War Two. Border controls were temporarily reimposed to stop perpetrators escaping. The Paris metro railway was closed and schools, universities and municipal buildings were ordered to stay shut on Saturday. And the impact was visible on the streets. Large public gatherings were also forbidden, including food markets which usually take place across the capital every weekends.

PM Modi unveils the statue of Basaveshwara in London

London, Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled the statue of Basaveshwara in London. He expressed his delight in unveiling the statue and said he is fortunate to get such an opportunity to perform such a sacred task. He also expressed his plight on the Paris terrorist attack and said this was not an attack just on France but on humanity and not on mankind. He added United Nations must expedite the process of defining terrorism and identify and classify the promoters, supporters and victims of terrorism.

PM Modi meets LoP Jeremy Corbyn

London, Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three-day visit to the United Kingdom, met Leader of Opposition and Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn in London on Saturday. Earlier, the Labour Party leader had demanded Prime Minister Modi to be barred due to accusations that the latter had failed to stop deadly riots during his time as chief minister of Gujarat. Meawhile, the Prime Minister is scheduled to visit the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) plant, a subsidiary of India's Tata Motors. On the sidelines of the G20 meeting, Prime Minister Modi will meet leaders of BRICS countries-Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa-to review their two initiatives launched last year, the BRICS bank and the contingent reserve arrangement. Yesterday, he had addressed the dancing, cheering, flag-waving Indian diaspora at the Wembley stadium.

PM Modi pays tribute at Ambedkar Memorial in London

London, Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on a three-day visit to the United Kingdom, visited the Ambedkar Memorial on Saturday. Prime Minister paid floral tribute at the bust of Dr. B R Ambedkar. Dr B R Ambedkar, popularly known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, was one of the architects of the Indian Constitution. He was a well-known politician and an eminent jurist. Ambedkar made great efforts to eradicate the social evils like untouchablity and caste restrictions.