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PM Modi interacts with business leaders in Astana Part - 1

Astana, July 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with the business leaders and CEOs from both Kazakhstan and India in Astana. Modi said that the presentation by Kazakhstan has left a very impactful impression upon the business delegation from India as they got a chance to see how a country as small as this can progress so fast. He said that there is immense potential between both the countries but better connectivity is required. Modi added that the more cooperation increases between India and Kazakhstan the more it will be beneficial for both nations.

PM Modi lays emphasis on cultural heritage between India and Central Asia

Astana, July 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the gathering at Nazarbayev University in Kazakhstan's capital Astana. Modi said that Central Asia stands at the crossroads of Eurasia and it has been caught in currents of History and shaped it. Modi highlighted the rich cultural heritage that connects India and Central Asia. He said that heritage is the founding principle of love and devotion and it has always rejected forces of extremism. Modi also said that both countries have a special place in each other's hearts but they have not paid much required attention. He added that in this troubled world, both countries must strengthen their defence and security cooperation to defend their values, national security and region's peace. Further, Modi said that the two countries live close to crucible of extremism and terrorism.

Came as a neighbour to write a new chapter in an ancient relationship: PM Modi at Nazarbayev University

Astana, July 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the gathering at Nazarbayev University in Kazakhstan's capital Astana. Modi said that he had come to Kazakhstan as a neighbour to write a new chapter in an ancient relationship. He lauded the generosity of Kazakhstan in making way for India for the membership of UN Security Council in 2011-12 adding that India solidly stands behind Kazakhstan for its bid in 2017-18.

PM Modi invites investment from Kazakhstan for Make in India, Smart Cities project

Astana, July 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with the business leaders and CEOs from both Kazakhstan and India in Astana. Modi invited Kazakhstan investors to invest in various projects under initiatives of the government like Make in India and Smart cities project. He said that there are various sectors where both countries can work together in coordination with each other like space, cyber security, health and infrastructure.

PM Modi interacts with business leaders in Astana Part - 2

Astana, July 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with the business leaders and CEOs from both Kazakhstan and India in Astana. Modi said that the presentation by Kazakhstan has left a very impactful impression upon the business delegation from India as they got a chance to see how a country as small as this can progress so fast. He said that there is immense potential between both the countries but better connectivity is required. Modi added that the more cooperation increases between India and Kazakhstan the more it will be beneficial for both nations.

Japan attracting foreigners to boost its tourism sector

Tokyo, July 07 (ANI): Japan is trying to woo foreign visitors by promoting its famous tourist destinations. In a recently held `Visit Japan Asia Travel Mart 2015, an expo organized by the Japan National Tourism Organisation, many Japanese private and public sector representatives interacted with the travel agencies from Asia. Japan has also been promoting Ise-Shima, the home to Japan's most sacred Shinto shrines, where G7 Summit Conference will be held in 2016. The region is popular for its seafood. Travel agencies from Asia find Japan an attractive tourist destination. Gifu was known for its old ancient houses, and was a perfect time to visit in winter. The houses appear differently during summer and winter. Many Indian travel agencies also participated in the expo and find Japan as attractive place for tourists. They also wish Japanese tourists visit India. In addition to lure tourists, Japan is also attracting manufacturers from Asia to adopt their technology. In a recently held Man

Human Rights Violations Go Unabated in Gilgit Baltistan

Gilgit Baltistan, July 07, 2015:- As Human Rights violations go unabated in Pakistan's occupied region of Gilgit-Baltistan, the perpetrators go scot-free due to faulty judicial system in the region. There has been no end to human rights violations by Pakistani security agencies in Gilgit-Baltistan. The perpetrators often go unpunished due to lack of an effective judicial system. The region has a separate court system. Under Gilgit-Baltistan Empowerment and Self-Governance Order 2009, Gilgit-Baltistan Supreme Appellate Court was established with a chief justice and two other judges. But they are appointed by the Prime Minister of Pakistan. As the appointments of the judges for these courts are allegedly done on political consideration, their decisions are often politically motivated. Security agencies often resort to harsh measures to prevent journalists from reporting cases of gross violations of human rights. The police act as a mute spectator to the killings of innocent civilians. Th

PM Modi inaugurates India- Kazakhstan centre for excellence in information and communication technology

Astana, July 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the India- Kazakhstan Centre For Excellence In Information And Communication Technology in Astana. PM Modi is in Kazakhstan on the second leg of his eight-day tour to five central Asian countries and Russia. Prime Minister's next stop will be Russia where he will be attending the BRICS Summit in Ufa. Modi will also be attending the six-nation Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Ufa. With this trip Modi will become the first Indian Prime Minister to visit five central Asian nations in one go.

PM Modi meets Kazakhstan President Karim Massimov

Astana, July 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met his Kazakhstan counterpart Karim Massimov in the country's capital Astana. Both the leaders were accompanied by a high level delegation and bilateral talks were held between them. Modi reached Astana on the second leg of his eight-day tour to five central Asian countries and Russia. Prime Minister's next stop will be Russia where he will be attending the BRICS Summit in Ufa. Modi will also be attending the six-nation Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Ufa. With this trip Modi will become the first Indian prime minister to visit five central Asian nations in one go.

Following successful trip to Uzbekistan, PM Modi arrives in Kazakhstan

Astana, July 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reached Kazakhstan's capital Astana on the second leg of his eight-day tour to five central Asian countries and Russia. A high powered FICCI delegation, representing sectors such as construction, pharmaceuticals, mining, banking, power transmission and IT, is accompanying Prime Minister Modi on his visit to Kazakhstan. Top Indian companies such as Essar group, GMR, BHEL, NASSCOM, Punjab National Bank, Lupin, Punj Llyod and SUN Group are being represented in the business delegation. During the visit, the CEOs will meet leading companies from Kazakhstan and discuss a comprehensive strategy to enhance our mutual trade and investment. Earlier, Kazakhstan's Ambassador to India, Bulat Sarsenbayev, told ANI that his country is keenly looking forward to Prime Minister Modi's arrival, and added that the already "dynamic" Indo-Kazakh ties will get a huge fillip with this visit. The envoy said that a well established political coopera

PM Modi interacts with Indologists in Tashkent, says common language binds strangers (Part - 2 )

Tashkent, July 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met and interacted with Indologists, Hindi language students and Indian community members in Uzbekistan capital city Tashkent. PM Modi said that a common language binds strangers who meet in a foreign land, adding that people-to-people contact is important as far as ties between nations are concerned. He further stated that language plays an important role in personality development and that it is a window to the immense amount of knowledge that it offers. The Prime Minister also said that he was pleasantly surprised to learn that the Uzbek President knows Indian songs. He also maintained that his trip to Uzbekistan was fruitful and full of good memories and hoped that the two nations will cultivate a great relationship. Prime Minister Modi, who arrived in Tashkent yesterday on the first leg of his eight-day tour to five central Asian countries and Russia, had said that India is looking forward to combating the menace alo

PM Modi pays a visit to National Monument of Independence and Humanism in Tashkent

Tashkent, July 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid a visit to the National Monument of Independence and Humanism in Tashkent, during the first leg of his eight day tour to five central Asian countries and Russia. Earlier in the day, the PM also paid tribute to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri in Tashkent. He laid floral wreaths at a bust of Shastri. Later, he also interacted with some students at the spot and shared a light moment with them. The other countries on PM Modi's itinerary are Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.With this trip Modi will become the first Indian Prime Minister to visit five central Asian nations in one go.

PM Modi pays tribute to Lal Bahadur Shastri in Tashkent

Tashkent, July 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri in Tashkent. The Prime Minister laid floral wreaths at a bust of Shastri. Later, he also interacted with the students at the spot and shared a light moment with them. Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister released the first Uzbek-Hindi dictionary along with his Uzbek counterpart and indologist Rakhmatov.

PM Modi interacts with Indologists in Tashkent, says common language binds strangers (Part - 1 )

Tashkent, July 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met and interacted with Indologists, Hindi language students and Indian community members in Uzbekistan capital city Tashkent. PM Modi said that a common language binds strangers who meet in a foreign land, adding that people-to-people contact is important as far as ties between nations are concerned. He further stated that language plays an important role in personality development and that it is a window to the immense amount of knowledge that it offers. The Prime Minister also said that he was pleasantly surprised to learn that the Uzbek President knows Indian songs. He also maintained that his trip to Uzbekistan was fruitful and full of good memories and hoped that the two nations will cultivate a great relationship. Prime Minister Modi, who arrived in Tashkent yesterday on the first leg of his eight-day tour to five central Asian countries and Russia, had said that India is looking forward to combating the menace alo

PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome in Uzbekistan

Tashkent, July 06 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday was accorded a ceremonial welcome, after he arrived in Tashkent for the first leg of his eight day tour to five central Asian countries and Russia. The Prime Minister was also accorded the Guard of Honor on his arrival here. Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier met his Uzbek counterpart Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev after landing in Tashkent. Modi had thanked Mirziyoyev for the warm welcome accorded to him upon his arrival. During his visit, Prime Minister Modi will meet Uzbekistan President Islam Karimov and sign key agreements to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. The other countries on Modi's itinerary are Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. With this trip Modi will become the first Indian Prime Minister to visit five central Asian nations in one go.

PM Narendra Modi meets President of Uzbekistan Islam Abduganievich Karimov

Tashkent, July 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met President of Uzbekistan Islam Abduganievich Karimov in Tashkent. Earlier in the day, PM Modi was accorded the Guard of Honor, after he arrived in Tashkent for the first leg of his eight day tour of five central Asian countries and Russia. He was received by his Uzbek counterpart Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev after landing in Tashkent. During his visit, Prime Minister Modi will sign key agreements to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. The other countries on Modi's itinerary are Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. With this trip Modi will become the first Indian Prime Minister to visit five central Asian nations in one go.

PM Modi begins six nation tour, arrives in Tashkent

Uzbekistan, July 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tashkent on Monday as part of his eight day tour to five central Asian countries and Russia. During the visit, the Prime Minister will meet Uzbekistan President Islam Karimov and sign key agreements to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. After Uzbekistan, Prime Minister Modi will visit Kazakhstan. Stressing on the importance of India-Kazakhstan relations, the Prime Minister had stated that New Delhi and Astana share a strategic partnership. Prime Minister Modi will then go to Russia to participate in BRICS and SCO Summit at Ufa. After Russia, the Prime Minister will go ahead with his visit to Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Prime Minister Modi had said that he looks forward to strengthening India's relations with these countries during the visit.

Polls close in Greek referendum with NO

Athens, July 06 (ANI): Greeks voted overwhelmingly to reject terms of a bailout, risking financial ruin in a show of defiance that could splinter Europe. Casting their ballots in the hastily arranged referendum, millions of people delivered an unambiguous message to Greece's creditors. Over the past five years unemployment has soared; one in four people are now jobless. Half of Greece's youths are unemployed. The economy has contracted by more than 25 percent. Though the message from Greek ballot boxes is clear, Greece is now in unchartered waters. It now risks financial and political isolation and a looming bank collapse.

Greeks remain deeply divided, fearful in historic referendum

Athens, July 05 (ANI): Greeks cast their votes in national referendum that could decide whether the debt-ridden country accepts EU's bailout deal kicked off on Sunday amid uncertainty. The country's capital Athens along set up 284 polling stations for voters to cast their vote. At a polling station in a campus of a local high school, less than 40 voters came to cast their votes in the first 30 minutes since the beginning of the referendum. Those who are against EU's austerity deal did not give up their last try even at the polling station. A supporter of the "No campaign" backed by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras was seen distributing leaflets at the polling station to call on voters to say no to EU. Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis voted on Sunday in a national referendum and said that he will resign if Greeks vote 'yes' for the aid-for-reforms package

Japan promotes tourism with more tourist-friendly initiatives

Tokyo, July 03 (ANI): Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum is a major tourist attraction in Japan. Established by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. in June 1994, the aim was to give youngsters the opportunity to expand their dreams as they move into the future by experiencing science and technology. A robot called "Wakamaru" welcome the visitors at the entrance. There are many model planes, ships and real parts of rocket at the museum. The concept of this museum is to give the youngsters an opportunity to explore their hidden talent in science and technology. In Ocean zone, the visitors can get on board a futuristic deep-sea research vessel and take on the challenge of the deepest seas. In Aerospace Zone, the flight challenge gives the visitors an experience of flying a plane. It grabs the interest of mothers and fathers too. And the most popular exhibit is its "Mission Lab". A tourist here expressed his delighted after the visiting the museum.