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Kanishka crash victim's family recalls tragedy ahead of PM Modi's visit to memorial

Toronto, April 14 (ANI): Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the memorial dedicated to victims of the June 1985 terror-hit Air India plane crash in Toronto, renowned classical dancer Lata Pada, who lost her daughter and husband, still maintains that the investigation of it was done unfairly. Pada today runs the Sampradaya Dance Academy in Toronto , and her group will be performing at a community programme at the Ricoh Colosseum. On 23 June 1985, 329 people were killed in the attack when Air India flight operating on the Montreal,Canada-London, UK -Delhi, India route was blown up by militants.

PM Narendra Modi accorded the Guard of Honor in Berlin

Berlin, April 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Berlin on the first leg of his three nation tour, was accorded a ceremonial welcome on Tuesday. German Chancellor Angela Merkel introduced the PM to senior delegates. Earlier in the day, PM Modi met the CEO of Allianz, Oliver Baete in the German capital. Modi also then met the Foreign Minister of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The leaders were accompanied by a high level delegation and held bilateral talks.

Bangladeshis welcome 'New Year'

Dhaka, April 14 (ANI): Thousands of Bangladeshis, old and young alike, clad in colourful clothes, thronged the streets of Dhaka to celebrate 'Poila Baisakh' or Bengali New Year on Tuesday. 'Poila Baisakh' celebrations have become an integral part of Bengali culture. It marks the first day of Bengali calendar. People danced to drum beats as they reveled in the celebrations. They carried festoon, replicas of birds and animals and colourful masks in the procession.

Indian community excited and waiting to hear PM Modi in Canada

Toronto, April 14 (ANI): Indian diasporas in Canada is excited about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit and expect him to make easy traveling facilities between both the countries for them. Modi will arrive in Canada on April 14 on the final leg of his three-nation tour after visiting France and Germany. He embarked this trip with an agenda of inviting investments in defence and nuclear power cooperation through his pet campaign 'Make in India'. Indians praised Modi on his leadership qualities. During Modi's three-day stay in Canada, he will meet with leaders of business community and will also engage with Indian community. Many bilateral meetings will also take place.

PM Modi meets Allianz CEO and German Foreign Minister in Berlin

Berlin, April 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met the CEO of Allianz, Oliver Baete in Germany's capital, Berlin. Baete, a management board member responsible for global property and casualty insurance, and insurance in western and southern Europe, took over as the CEO recently. Modi also then met the Foreign Minister of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlin. The leaders were accompanied by a high level delegation and held bilateral talks. Prime Minister is in Germany on the second leg of his three-nation tour to France, Germany and Canada. He will depart for Canada later in the evening.

PM Narendra Modi visits Siemens Technical Academy

Berlin, April 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took a tour of the Siemens Technical Academy in Berlin. The PM is expected to attend a community meeting hosted by the Indian Ambassador in Berlin later. Modi is also likely to meet Subhas Chandra Bose's grand nephew Surya Kumar. Modi arrived in Berlin after completing a successful tour to Hannover city of Germany where he attended the opening ceremony of the Hannover Messe, the world's biggest trade fare.

German Chancellor says huge potential of growth between India and Germany

Hanover, April 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday made a joint statement at the Hannover-Messe, the world's biggest technology fair. Modi and Merkel together had inaugurated the fair on Sunday (April 12). Merkel said there was a large potential of growth between India and Germany that still needed to be explored. The fair, officially hosted by partner country India, is based around 10 parallel trade fairs, all arranged around "core themes", including industrial automation and IT, energy and environmental engineering and industrial subcontracting.

'Make in India launched to create jobs for youth': PM Modi at Indo-German Business Summit

Hannover, April 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the gathering at Indo-German Business Summit at Hannover city in Germany. Modi said that the Indian government has initiated the 'Make in India' campaign in order to create jobs for youth in India. Modi said that Germany ranks 8th among foreign investor companies in India. He said that India wants to promote manufacturing and create a better working environment.

PM Modi invites German investments at Indo-German Business Summit, assures all support

Hannover, April 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday invited German companies for investment in India while addressing the gathering at Indo-German Business Summit in Hannover. Modi assured all possible help from the Indian government to the German investors. He said that the symbol of 'Make in India' is the lion as it never stops, thus the initiative cannot be halted. Modi also highlighted that the government has simplified many processes and fastracked procedures of approval from the government. Modi further advised the investors to come and feel the change in India's developing environment and not to go by old perceptions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Berlin

Berlin, April 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Berlin, capital of Germany, today. The PM is expected to attend a community meeting hosted by the Indian Ambassador in Berlin. Modi is also likely to meet Subhas Chandra Bose's grand nephew Surya Kumar Bose in Berlin today. Earlier, on Sunday Modi arrived in Hannover and attended the inauguration ceremony of the Hannover Fair. He met German business leaders to attract maximum participation in the 'Make in India' initiative.

Hannover fair will give chance to Indian companies to observe Germany's innovations, work culture and discipline: Modi

Hannover, April 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi who inaugurated the Indian pavilion at the Hannover Messe industrial fair along with Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday said that India will contribute in development of both the nations by participating in Hannover Messe. He said that the fair will give a chance to Indian companies to observe Germany's innovations, work culture and discipline. He added that Hannover fair is organized in Germany but the entire World has its eyes on this fair.

PM Modi with Merkel at the joint inauguration of Indian pavilion at Hannover Messe

Hannover, April 13 (ANI): At the joint inauguration of Indian pavilion at Hannover Messe, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India has the power to become a manufacturing hub. He also invited Germany and the world to increase partnership with India and see new heights. German Chancellor Angela Merkel was also present on the occasion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attended the opening ceremony of the world's biggest industrial fair, Hannover Messe in Germany. The participation in Hannover Messe 2015 has been engineered to amplify India's clarion call to the world

Smart Cities project is long overdue, says Executive Director of Bhartiya Group

Hannover, April 12 (ANI): The Executive Director of Gurgaon-based Bhartiya Group, Shailesh Pathak said on Sunday that the smart cities project is long overdue and PM Modi's initiative to build 100 smart cities is welcomed by building groups. Pathak said that Indian cities need to evolve into better cities.

PM Modi arrives at City Hall in Hannover

Hannover, April 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at City Hall in Hanover city of Germany on Sunday. Modi was accorded a warm welcome, with his supporters from the Indian community standing outside the hall and raising slogans of his name. The Prime Minister also met the Mayor of Hannover Stefan Schostok at the City Hall. He then signed the golden book at City Hall in Hanover. Modi will also soon be unveiling the bust of Mahatma Gandhi there. Modi arrived in Hanover city of Germany on Sunday on the second leg of his three-nation tour.

PM Modi meets CEOs individually to enhance business ties in Hannover

Hannover, April 12 (ANI): After attending a Round Table meeting with German CEOs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met them individually, in order to focus on business and attract participation in the 'Make in India' campaign. PM Modi met the CEO and President of Bombardier Transportation GmbH Dr. Lutz Bertling and Olaf Koch, CEO of Metro AG. Earlier he also met the CEO of Voith GmbH, Dr Hubert Lienhard. Modi arrived in the German city of Hannover, in the second leg of the three nation tour. PM Modi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel will jointly inaugurate India's participation as 'partner nation' in the Hannover Fair besides holding in-depth talks during the Indian PM's first official visit to the country.

PM Modi meets CEO of Voith GmbH Hubert Lienhard in Hannover

Hannover, April 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the CEO of Voith GmbH, Dr Hubert Lienhard, in Hannover city of Germany on Sunday. Both were accompanied by a high level delegation and held bilateral talks. After concluding his successful visit of France on Sunday, the Prime Minister in Germany is likely to focus on business and technology to attract participation in the 'Make in India' campaign.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Hannover

Hannover, April 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in the German city of Hannover, in the second leg of the three nation round-up after concluding his successful visit of France on Sunday. Modi is likely to meet German business leaders as business and technology would be his focus to attract maximum participation in the 'Make in India' initiative. PM Modi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel will jointly inaugurate India's participation as 'partner nation' in the Hannover Fair besides holding in-depth talks during the Indian PM's first official visit to the country.

Bangladesh hangs Jamaat leader Muhammad Kamaruzzaman for 1971 war crimes

Dhaka, April 12 (ANI): Bangladesh hanged Islamist opposition leader Muhammad Kamaruzzaman on Saturday for war crimes committed during the 1971 war of independence from Pakistan, a move met with an angry reaction from his supporters who called for a protest strike. Kamaruzzaman, 63, of the Jamaat-e-Islami party, was hanged at Dhaka Central Jail after the Supreme Court rejected his appeal against a death sentence imposed by a special tribunal for genocide and torture of civilians during the war.He refused to beg for a pardon from the president. The head of the jail confirmed that the execution took place at 10:30 p.m. The acting head of Jamaat-e-Islami, Maqbul Ahmed, said in a statement: "The government, in a very planned way, killed him in political revenge." The party declared Sunday as a "prayer day" for Kamaruzzaman and peace and called for a general strike on Monday. Supporters of the sentence were soon out hailing the execution, with the Gana Jagaron Moncha youth movement chanting

PM Modi departs for Hanover in Germany

Paris, April 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday departed for Hanover city of Germany from Paris. PM Modi arrived at Orly International Airport in Paris with major dignitaries and left for the second leg of his three nation tour. Clad in a long coat and a brown Nehru jacket, Modi waved at the people of Paris before leaving. Earlier, he had thanked the nation for the warm welcome. He tweeted, "Thank you France! Substantial ground was covered during my visit. Thankful to French Govt and people. Will always cherish the enthusiasm." Modi will reach Hanover today where he is scheduled to unveil a bust of Mahatma Gandhi.

At least 100 Afghan students hospitalised after eating beans at school gates in Herat

Afghanistan, April 12 (ANI): Authorities in Afghanistan were investigating whether 100 boys hospitalised after eating food in a school in Herat were poisoned. A spokesman for the Herat regional hospital, Mohammad Rafiq Shirzai, said the students from Fateh high school fell unconscious after eating beans sold by a vendor in front of the school. Herat Police Chief Abdul Jabar Rozi said the boys, aged between 10 to 14, were told the beans would help them pass their examinations. The vendor was arrested later on Saturday and investigators suspected the food may have been deliberately tainted.