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Ireland's 'Yes' to gay marriage "heard loudly across the world": Kenny

Dublin, May 24 (ANI): Ireland "made history" when its people backed same-sex marriage by a landslide in a referendum, said Prime Minister Edna Kenny. After one of the largest turnouts in a referendum there, 62 percent of voters said 'Yes', making Ireland the first country to adopt same-sex marriage via a popular vote. 'Yes' supporters crowded into the courtyard of Dublin Castle to watch in blistering sunshine as results trickling in from around the country were shown on a large screen. They cheered with joy as the final tally was announced and then burst into a rendition of the national anthem. Government ministers waved a rainbow flag from the stage in front of the crowd and one lesbian senator proposed to her partner live on national television.

Anger in Pakistani Kashmir over Syed Ali Geelani's passport issue

Muzaffarabad, May 23 (ANI): The issue of passport for hardline Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani which has kicked off a controversy in Indian Kashmir between the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and the BJP who rule the state, has also created a stir in the Pakistani side of the disputed valley. The PDP has said it would approach the Centre for giving passport to Geelani on "humanitarian" grounds while the BJP has said he should not be given the travel document till he "apologises" for his anti-national activities. Politicians in Muzaffarabad appealed to world powers to ask India to allow Geelani travel to the bedside of his ailing daughter. Ordinary citizens were equally disturbed by the issue.

Karachi bus attack accused sent on 14-day physical remand

Karachi, May 22 (ANI): A Pakistani Anti Terrorism Court granted 14-day physical remand to four suspects who were arrested in connection with the last week's Karachi bus attack that killed 45 minority Shi'ite Ismailis in Karachi. Police produced suspects before the court amidst tight security arrangement and their faces covered in cloth. The chief minister of Pakistan's southern Sindh province, Qaim Ali Shah said on Wednesday that police had arrested four members of a terrorists group who confessed their involvement in the recent bus attack. Shah said weapons and Jihadist literature was seized during the operation in which the suspects had been arrested. Shah appreciated police team and said that a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) would be formed to find out the name of the extremist group.

NGOs warn Nepal's children may be more vulnerable to trafficking after earthquake

Kathmandu/ Nuwakot, May 21 (ANI): Aid workers are warning that thousands of women and children in Nepal are facing an increased risk of being trafficked in the wake of two major earthquakes which left more than 8,500 people dead. They fear that the chaos caused by the quake, coupled with many children having lost their parents, will leave some vulnerable to traffickers in the country. Davinder Kumar, Global media manager of Plan International said keeping the children safe from child traffickers was a major challenge. Some survivors living in tents after their houses were flattened by the April 25 earthquake, said they were concerned about the safety of their young children who they say are most vulnerable. Mokki Baya Mano, global spokeswoman for World Vision International, also cautioned about the heightened risk for trafficking. The 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal on April 25, killing thousands and demolishing more than half a million homes, most of them in rural areas cut off fro

Curb Freedom of the Press in Gilgit Baltistan

Gilgit Baltistan, May 19, 2015: The media in Gilgit Baltistan continues to bear the brunt of mirroring the realities of the region, with most media houses constantly being muzzled by Pakistan, Journalists are under pressure to file biased reports. In a move to curb freedom of the press, political parties in Gilgit Baltistan have been piling pressure on the media persons to restrain them from reporting the truth about the region.They are not only harassing media houses, but also obstructing the freedom of the press by denying journalists their rights. Gilgit Baltistan, being occupied by Pakistan six decades ago has always been treated harshly. Islamabad has stationed a large number of its paramilitaries in the region to ward off challenges to its illegal occupation. Not only the institution of media but even the social working organisations are being targeted by these puppet administration and as a result of which they works under heavy scrutiny and without the freedom to report or arti

PM Modi departs for India from South Korea

Busan, May 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday departed for India from Busan Gimhae International Airport for India after completing his three nation-six day tour. Modi interacted with the officials at the airport and got pictures clicked with them before boarding his flight back home. Earlier he also met the Mayor of Pohang in Busan city of South Korea. Both the leaders were led by a delegation and official talks were held between them. Prime Minister has successfully completed his three nation tour to China, Mongolia and South Korea and will be arriving in New Delhi late on Monday night.

PM Modi meets Indian community at Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in South Korea

Ulsan, May 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met the Indian community outside the Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea. PM Modi was seen interacting and mingling with the Indian expatriates present there. Modi took a tour of the HHI shipyard, one of the biggest ship construction companies in the world. PM Modi also had a meting with the engineers and major position holders of the company. Modi will later have a brief interaction with the mayors of Busan and Pohang in Gimhae. Earlier in the morning, Modi addressed the 6th Asian Leadership Forum and the India-ROK CEOs Forum, and also interacted with the CEOs of top South Korean companies.

PM Modi takes tour of Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in South Korea

Ulsan, May 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea. Modi took a tour of the HHI shipyard, one of the biggest ship construction companies in the world. The prime minister interacted with the engineers at the shipyard and also posed for the cameras. PM Modi also had a meting with the engineers and major position holders of the company. Modi will later have a brief interaction with the mayors of Busan and Pohang in Gimhae. Earlier in the morning, Modi addressed the 6th Asian Leadership Forum and the India-ROK CEOs Forum, and also interacted with the CEOs of top South Korean companies.

PM Modi arrives for engagements in Gimhae, Ulsan

Ulsan, May 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at Gimhae International Airport for engagements in Ulsan and Gimhae. PM Modi is scheduled to visit the Hyundai Heavy Industries Shipyard. Later, the Prime Minister will have a brief interaction with the mayors of Busan and Pohang in Gimhae. Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister met some top South Korean CEOs at the Korea-India CEO Forum. He also addressed a programme of Friends of India in Seoul.

Modi meets Hyundai Chairman and Samsung CEO in South Korea

Seoul, May 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met business tycoons from South Korea's largest conglomerates, including Hyundai and Samsung. The manufacturing giants operate plants in India where they enjoy sizeable shares of the vast consumer market for cars, smartphones and home appliances. Modi is looking to secure promises of bigger investments as part of his "Make In India" campaign. He met South Korea's largest carmaker, Hyundai Motor Company chairman Chung Mong-Koo. Hyundai Motor Company, operates two plants in Chennai and expanding that investment was reportedly high on the agenda during the meet. The PM also met the head of Samsung's mobile unit JK Shin. He is expected to help accelerate the South Korean firm's reported plans to build a third plant in India, one of the world's fastest-growing handset markets.

PM Modi addresses CEOs forum in Seoul, invites manufacturers and investors in India - Part - 1

Seoul, May 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met South Korean companies CEOs and interacted with the business leaders in Seoul. Modi addressed the CEOs forum in South Korea and invited manufacturers and investors to do business in India. Making a strong pitch for his 'Make in India' campaign, PM Modi said that the present government is working day and night since the day it came to power to create conditions for faster and inclusive growth. He assured the business leaders of the great potential that India has and said that the government is working in all the ways to ease business by foreign companies in the country. He also said that India needs South Korea's help in achieving many things that S. Korea has already achieved.

PM Modi addresses CEOs forum in Seoul, invites manufacturers and investors in India - Part - 2

Seoul, May 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met South Korean companies CEOs and interacted with the business leaders in Seoul. Modi addressed the CEOs forum in South Korea and invited manufacturers and investors to do business in India. Making a strong pitch for his 'Make in India' campaign, PM Modi said that the present government is working day and night since the day it came to power to create conditions for faster and inclusive growth. He assured the business leaders of the great potential that India has and said that the government is working in all the ways to ease business by foreign companies in the country. He also said that India needs South Korea's help in achieving many things that S. Korea has already achieved.

PM Modi takes tour of picturesque Cheonggyecheon Stream in Seoul

Seoul, May 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited Cheonggyecheon Stream and took a tour of the modern public recreation space in downtown Seoul city of South Korea. PM Modi visited the stream and also witnessed paintings on showcase there. He also then posed with Former South Korean PM Han Seung-soo at the spot. Members of Indian Diaspora were also present at the Cheonggyecheon Stream to greet PM Modi. The Indian leader to greeted them back warmly and interacted with the kids and other expat Indians present there. The picturesque Cheonggyecheon Stream with colourful lamps and streams flowing also witnessed Indian diaspora present shouting slogans like 'Modi Modi' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'. Following this tour, PM Modi will attend an India-Republic of Korea CEOs Forum, which would again be also be joined by President Park Geun-hye.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at the sixth Asian Leadership Conference

Seoul, May 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke at the sixth Asian Leadership Conference in Seoul. The PM said India's potential has never been in doubt. He also added that India seeks an Asia of shared prosperity, where the success of one nation becomes the strength of the other. He further said that India will assume its responsibility to build an inter-connected Asia as Asia should no longer think of itself in regional fragments.

MEA briefs about discussion between India and South Korea (Part - 1)

Seoul, May 18 (ANI): The Secretary (East) for Ministry of External Affairs, Anil Wadhwa on Monday briefed about the important discussions held between India and South Korea. Wadhwa said that the issue of maritime security and cooperation in maritime security was discussed between the two nations. He said that PM in China and Mongolia talked about Buddhist link and in Mongolia he also gifted a sapling of Bodhi tree, which was already gifted to South Korea last year. Wadhwa said that India and South Korea have linkage in Buddhism as well and it is also a reason why tourism from South Korea to India can increase.

MEA briefs about discussion between India and South Korea (Part - 2)

Seoul, May 18 (ANI): The Secretary (East) for Ministry of External Affairs, Anil Wadhwa on Monday briefed about the important discussions held between India and South Korea. Wadhwa said that the issue of maritime security and cooperation in maritime security was discussed between the two nations. He said that PM in China and Mongolia talked about Buddhist link and in Mongolia he also gifted a sapling of Bodhi tree, which was already gifted to South Korea last year. Wadhwa said that India and South Korea have linkage in Buddhism as well and it is also a reason why tourism from South Korea to India can increase.

India and South Korea hold delegation level talks

Seoul, May 18 (ANI): Delegation level talks were held between India and South Korea on Monday. The delegates led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Park Geun-hye took several major bilateral decisions. Earlier in the day, the PM was accorded an official welcome at the Grand Garden in Cheong Wa Da in Seoul city of South Korea. Prime Minister Modi along with Geun-hye was at the Presidential Palace where the official welcome ceremony was organized for Modi. PM Modi is in South Korea for two days to hold bilateral discussions with President Park Geun-hye and meet important business leaders in Seoul. Modi is hoping to attract investments of $10 billion for the infrastructure projects from South Korea.

PM Modi and S Korean Prez Park Geun-hye's joint statement and agreement signing ceremony (Part - 3)

Seoul, May 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korea President Park Geun-hye on Monday gave a joint statement in Seoul. Geun-hye stated that both the countries have agreed to pursue more systematic cooperation in the political and security arena by strengthening collaboration channels. Meanwhile, Modi stated that India considers South Korea a crucial partner in India's modernization. He added that he is pleased to upgrade the bilateral relationship to 'Special Strategic Partnership'. An agreement signing ceremony was also held before the press conference.

PM Modi and S Korean Prez Park Geun-hye's joint statement and agreement signing ceremony (Part - 2)

Seoul, May 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korea President Park Geun-hye on Monday gave a joint statement in Seoul. Geun-hye stated that both the countries have agreed to pursue more systematic cooperation in the political and security arena by strengthening collaboration channels. Meanwhile, Modi stated that India considers South Korea a crucial partner in India's modernization. He added that he is pleased to upgrade the bilateral relationship to 'Special Strategic Partnership'. An agreement signing ceremony was also held before the press conference.

PM Modi and S Korean Prez Park Geun-hye's joint statement and agreement signing ceremony (Part - 1)

Seoul, May 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korea President Park Geun-hye on Monday gave a joint statement in Seoul. Geun-hye stated that both the countries have agreed to pursue more systematic cooperation in the political and security arena by strengthening collaboration channels. Meanwhile, Modi stated that India considers South Korea a crucial partner in India's modernization. He added that he is pleased to upgrade the bilateral relationship to 'Special Strategic Partnership'. An agreement signing ceremony was also held before the press conference.