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CM Shivraj meets Japan Deputy PM, underscores business potential of MP in Tokyo

Tokyo, Oct 01 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday met Deputy Prime Minister of Japan Taro Aso and underscored business potential of Madhya Pradesh in Tokyo at the Global Investors Summit 2015. Shivraj cited MP government achievements in power supply and infrastructure and invited global investors to recognize the business opportunities of the state.

MEA briefs about Sushma Swaraj's engagements in New York (Part-2)

New York, Oct 01 (ANI): MEA Spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Thursday briefed about External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's meetings in New York. Foreign Minister hosted a meeting with her counterparts from Caribbean Community (Caricom) regarding various issues of similar concerns and common aspirations for accelerated economic development and eradication of poverty. Swaraj also attended the India-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Quartet Ministerial meeting with the finance ministers of Ecuador, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic and Barbados. To enhance economic and strategic ties, Swaraj attended a luncheon with ministers of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries. The lunch hosted by Nepal in New York saw participation of foreign minister and deputy foreign ministers of the SAARC countries. Another important line of discussion was on the SAARC Disaster Management Center (SDMC) for India and Pakistan. The Foreign Minister, who arrived

Security on alert as Pakistan, Bangladesh women cricket teams kick off series

Pakistan, Oct 1 (ANI): Tight security was in place as visiting Bangladesh women's cricket squad played the first T20 international against host Pakistan, which Pakistan won by 28 runs, kicking off a series in Karachi. Pakistan and Bangladesh women squads played the first game with massive security deployed around Karachi's Southend Club, the venue of the game. A female crowd of mostly school girls and teachers turned up to witness the match. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has promised foolproof security for the Bangladeshi women's team, with players staying at the same club where they will play their matches. Kainat Imtiaz, a woman cricketer, who had been part of Pakistan team at the 2010 Asian Games, said the series will portray Pakistan's image as a safe country abroad. Bangladesh Manager Mohammad Shafique Ul Haque and Sana Mir, captain of Pakistan's women team were happy for the crowd's response. The second T20 will be played on October 02.

MEA briefs about Sushma Swaraj's engagements in New York (Part-1)

New York, Oct 01 (ANI): MEA Spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Thursday briefed about External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's meetings in New York. Foreign Minister hosted a meeting with her counterparts from Caribbean Community (Caricom) regarding various issues of similar concerns and common aspirations for accelerated economic development and eradication of poverty. Swaraj also attended the India-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Quartet Ministerial meeting with the finance ministers of Ecuador, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic and Barbados. To enhance economic and strategic ties, Swaraj attended a luncheon with ministers of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries. The lunch hosted by Nepal in New York saw participation of foreign minister and deputy foreign ministers of the SAARC countries. Another important line of discussion was on the SAARC Disaster Management Center (SDMC) for India and Pakistan. The Foreign Minister, who arrived

MEA briefs about Sushma Swaraj's engagements in New York (Part-3)

New York, Oct 01 (ANI): MEA Spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Thursday briefed about External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's meetings in New York. Foreign Minister hosted a meeting with her counterparts from Caribbean Community (Caricom) regarding various issues of similar concerns and common aspirations for accelerated economic development and eradication of poverty. Swaraj also attended the India-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Quartet Ministerial meeting with the finance ministers of Ecuador, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic and Barbados. To enhance economic and strategic ties, Swaraj attended a luncheon with ministers of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries. The lunch hosted by Nepal in New York saw participation of foreign minister and deputy foreign ministers of the SAARC countries. Another important line of discussion was on the SAARC Disaster Management Center (SDMC) for India and Pakistan. The Foreign Minister, who arrived

Bangladesh women's cricket squad in Pakistan to play series

Karachi, Sep 30 (ANI): The visiting Bangladesh women's cricket squad captain and host Pakistan held opening news conference after a 15-member Bangladesh women's team along with their officials flew into Karachi to play a series. Captain of Bangladesh Women's Cricket team Salma Khatun said that the team was happy to be in the country for a series. Sana Mir, captain of Pakistan's women team said she was happy for a crowd at home. Sana Mir-led Pakistan defeated Bangladesh in a nail-biting finish at the Incheon Asian Games final last year. During their stay in Pakistan, Bangladesh women will play two Twenty20 Internationals and as many ODIs. The action begins with the first T20 on Wednesday (September 30). All the matches will be played at Karachi's Southend Club Ground.

Vikas Swarup briefs over Sushma Swaraj's meetings row (Part - 2)

New York, Sep 30 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup briefed on Wednesday over series of meeting attended by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. Swarup mentioned the three significant meets viz. a trilateral meet among India, US and Japan, a meet with the UK, and BRICS meet chaired by India. Swarup shared the joint statements that resulted with these meetings; the most important takeaways from the BRICS nations meet were India to chair the eighth BRIC Summit next year. Swarup also mentioned that the ministers also discussed over terrorism, security and IMF provisions during the BRICS nations meet. Another meet that was held with UK Foreign Minister revolved around Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to UK next year. While mentioning the takeaways from the trilateral trade Swarup said Swaraj in her statement said three countries would keep in mind the converging interests like international trade with freedom of navigation via seaways which held strategic

India, Japan, US hold first trilateral meeting in New York

New York, Sep 30 (ANI): India, Japan and the United States in their first ever trilateral meeting on Wednesday highlighted the growing convergence of their respective countries in the Indo-Pacific region and called for working together on maritime security and disaster response. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and US Secretary of State John Kerry during the meeting underscored the importance of international law and peaceful settlement of disputes, freedom of navigation and overflight and impeded lawful commerce, including in the South China seas. The three countries also agreed to work together to maintain maritime security through greater collaboration. The three also praised their trilateral relationship.

Pakistani hajis recall horror of Mina stampede

Pakistan, Sep 30 (ANI): Pakistani hajis began arriving home to a warm but muted welcome. A pall had been cast on the normally-jubilant welcome ceremonies by a tragic incident during haj in which around 1,100 Muslims performing the annual ritual were killed, and hundreds more injured. The disaster, the worst to befall the haj in 25 years, happened when two large groups of pilgrims converged at a crossroads in Mina, a few kilometres east of Mecca, on their way to perform the "stoning of the devil" ritual at Jamarat. The hajis who returned via the first flights to Islamabad, Peshawar and Lahore were among those who had already performed the "stoning" ritual when the incident occurred, but most said panic spread across the camps as news of the disaster seeped in. Many hajis said, from what they had heard, the incident came about near a crossing, when a huge rush coming from opposite sides collided with each other. He said the intense heat was another reason why people were rushing around a

BRICS Foreign Ministers call for comprehensive approach to counter terrorism

New York, Sep 30 (ANI): The BRICS Foreign Ministers today reiterated their strong condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestation. BRICS joint statement said-"The Foreign Ministers expressed their conviction that a comprehensive approach was necessary to ensure an effective fight against terrorism". They also urged concerted efforts to counter terrorism on a firm international legal basis, under the United Nation auspices. The BRICS Foreign Ministers also noted that terrorist activities of extremist organisations like the ISIS, which control large part of territories of the republic of Iraq and Arab republic, pose a direct threat not only to the countries of the middle east but to the international community.

Vikas Swarup briefs over Sushma Swaraj's meetings row (Part - 1)

New York, Sep 30 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup briefed on Wednesday over series of meeting attended by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. Swarup mentioned the three significant meets viz. a trilateral meet among India, US and Japan, a meet with the UK, and BRICS meet chaired by India. Swarup shared the joint statements that resulted with these meetings; the most important takeaways from the BRICS nations meet were India to chair the eighth BRIC Summit next year. Swarup also mentioned that the ministers also discussed over terrorism, security and IMF provisions during the BRICS nations meet. Another meet that was held with UK Foreign Minister revolved around Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to UK next year. While mentioning the takeaways from the trilateral trade Swarup said Swaraj in her statement said three countries would keep in mind the converging interests like international trade with freedom of navigation via seaways which held strategic

Sushma Swaraj meets British Foreign Secretary in New York

New York, Sep 30 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond in New York on Wednesday. MEA Spokesperson Vikas Swarup said that after Prime Ministers, Foreign Ministers carried forward the bilateral work. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who met his British counterpart David Cameron on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly Summit, had extended an invitation to him to get actively involved in the 'Make In India' initiative. The Prime Minister is scheduled to visit the United Kingdom in November this year.

Healthcare Officials on protest in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir

PoK, Sept 29: The health care sector in Pakistan occupied Kashmir is in shambles. The callous attitude of the government has forced the healthcare employees to go on protest. The anger is palpable here. The crisis-hit healthcare sector in Pakistan occupied Kashmir could crumble any moment as the paramedical staff in the region are on protest against the local government for not releasing their health allowance package. The healthcare employees protest that workers in their sector are not provided any incentives or promotions, as opposed to employees in other sectors and regions of Pakistan. Furious over the government apathy, that is putting at risk the life of the people, paramedical staff members raised slogans and blocked roads. The employees have been demanding healthcare allowances, which Pakistan offers to other provinces. Urging the government to release their health allowances immediately, the employees threatened to stop emergency services in the hospitals if their demands wer

PM Modi arrives in Frankfurt, en route to New Delhi after concluding his 2-nation visit

Frankfurt, Sep 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived in Frankfurt, Germany en route to New Delhi after concluding his 2-nation visit. PM Modi departed from New York after concluding his seven-day visit to the United States where he attended the 70th United Nations General Assembly meet. On his last day in the US, Modi held bilateral talks with the US President Barack Obama, British Prime Minister David Cameroon and French President Hollande, in New York. Among the highlights of his visit was his address to the UN General Assembly where he called for global poverty eradication for sustainable progress and promised India's commitment to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the UN to be achieved by 2030. The ambitious agenda addresses issues from education to climate justice.

President of Indian National Overseas Congress resigns

President of Indian National Overseas Congress, Juned Qazi on Tuesday tendered his resignation from the post. Qazi said that the party leadership is not supportive towards NRIs adding that there was no information about Rahul Gandhi's visit to New York. He said that he has sent the resignation to Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi's office in India.

Scientists find evidence of recent water flows on Mars

Washington DC, Sep 29 (ANI): Scientists have found the first evidence that briny water may flow on the surface of Mars during the planet's summer months, NASA scientists confirmed. Scientists analyzing data from a NASA spacecraft have found the first evidence that briny water flowed on the surface of Mars as recently as last summer, a paper published on Monday showed, raising the possibility that the planet could support life. Although the source and the chemistry of the water is unknown, the discovery will change scientists' thinking about whether the planet that is most like Earth in the solar system could support present day microbial life. The discovery was made when scientists developed a new technique to analyze chemical maps of the surface of Mars obtained by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft. NASA's ongoing Mars rover Curiosity has already found evidence that Mars had all the ingredients and suitable habitats for microbial life to exist at some point in its past.

Issue of Indians held hostage in Iraq and Libya was discussed with Palestine: MEA

New York, Sep 29 (ANI): MEA Spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Tuesday told that PM Narendra Modi discussed about Indians held hostages in Iraq and Libya with the President of Palestine during their meeting in New York. Swarup added that the Palestinian President said the hostages might be alive and promised to update India as and when there is more information about them.

PM Modi departs from New York

New York, Sep 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday morning departed from New York city in United States for Frankfurt after wrapping up his engagements in the country. He met leaders from different countries on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Modi also met the leadership of France and Britain today. He also held talks with US President Barack Obama and spoke on climate change and renewable energy, among other things. Modi also attended a lunch hosted by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. Prime Minister is expected to reach India by evening today.

PM Modi meets President of Palestine in New York

New York, Sep 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met the President of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas in New York on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly. Modi earlier attended a lunch hosted by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon for the Heads of State and Government who will be in the UN for the first day of the annual General Debate. A wide range of issues were discussed during the meeting that included climate change, international terrorism, United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reforms and bilateral investments. Modi called for the immediate resumption of sale of generic drugs in the European Union, which have been suspended. In the last leg of his tour, Modi also held bilateral meetings with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto. The Prime Minister will wrap up his US tour today.

PM Modi hold talks with UK PM David Cameron in New York

New York, Sep 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held bilateral talks with United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron in New York. He is also scheduled to hold bilateral level talks with US President Barack Obama and French President Francois Hollande. He also has meetings scheduled with other world leaders including Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani; Prime Minister of Malta, Joseph Muscat; Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto. He will also attend the Leaders' Summit on Peacekeeping at the United Nations in New York.