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New Jersey Governor felicitated during Guru Nanak Jayanti event in US

New Jersey (US), Nov 24 (ANI): New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy was felicitated during the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev in United States' New Jersey on November 23. State Attorney General Gurbir Grewal and Hoboken Mayor Ravinder S Bhalla were also felicitated during the event. Ravinder S Bhalla is also a civil rights activist in US. The event took place in Newark city of New Jersey. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy greeted the Sikh community during the occasion. He said, "I am deeply honored to attend celebration of Guru Nanak's 550th birthday in Newark." "May his vision of a more compassionate and peaceful world continue to guide us," he added.

Lack of transparency in CPEC could foster corruption, resulting heavier debt burden for Pakistan: Alice Wells

Washington DC (USA), Nov 22 (ANI): US Acting Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells on Thursday deemed China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) not an aid to Pakistan but form of financing ensuring guaranteed profits for Chinese enterprises, a form of financing ensuring guaranteed profits for Chinese state-owned enterprises, and pointed out that the multi-billion dollar project is certain to take a toll on Pakistan's economy at the time of the repayment of the debt and dividend in the coming years. Speaking at an event at the Wilson Center here on China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in South and Central Asia, Wells said that the lack of transparency in the CPEC could foster corruption and increase the project cost, thereby resulting in an even heavier debt burden for Pakistan. Because it is clear or needs to be clear that CPEC is not about aid, this is almost always the form of loans or other forms of financing, often non-concessional with sovereign guara

'India For Humanity' organised to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's 150th anniversary in US

Washington DC (US), Nov 21 (ANI): Commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Indian Embassy and Jaipur Foot USA organised a special event 'India for Humanity' in Washington DC. Chairman of Jaipur Foot USA said, "The Jaipur Foot is doing extraordinary work for not just in India but all over the world. Till date, they have provided 1.8 million limbs for amputees." The event was attended by several diplomats and members of the Indian diaspora.

Nepal hosts chanting ceremony of Buddhist scriptures, Tripitaka

Kathmandu (Nepal), Nov 19 (ANI): Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha echoed with the verses of Tripitaka, the traditional Buddhists scriptures, as about one thousand Buddhist pilgrims from 25 countries including India, Thailand, Myanmar, and Nepal chanted the Tripitaka for three days to mark the 2nd episode of Tripitaka chanting ceremony. The first session of chanting ceremony was held in 2018 in which about 700 monks and nuns participated from 18 countries. The Tripitaka, which holds high significance in Buddhism is an elite text and is lesser- known among people. The organizers claim that such events would help in making people aware of the scriptures as well as give them spiritual stimulation and motivate them to live with peace and tranquillity. The three-day event started with chanting from Sutrapitak, followed by verses from Tripitak chanted by participants in their own languages and styles. The second day of the ceremony witnessed the chanting of Abidhamapitak, led by monks f

Rajnath Singh visits Sembawang Air Base, Changi Naval Base in Singapore

Sembawang Air Base (Singapore) / Changi Naval Base (Singapore), Nov 19 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Sembawang Air Base in Singapore on Nov 19. He met military officers there. Singh also went to Changi Naval Base. He was received by Chief of Staff of Naval Staff, RADM LO Khee Shik Timothy. Rajnath Singh is on a two-day visit to Singapore.

Nepal Prime Minister undergoes third hemodialysis

Kathmandu (Nepal), Nov 17 (ANI): Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli underwent the third hemodialysis on Saturday. PM Oli had undergone kidney transplant 13 years ago in Apollo Hospital, New Delhi. He is expected to have another as he is reported to have encountered health issues that are growing serious. The Grande International Hospital in Nepal where the prime minister underwent his third dialysis issued a joint release by Prime Minister Private Doctor and Medical Director of the Hospital. PM Oli had undergone a kidney transplant at Apollo Hospital in New Delhi, India. In the following years, he has been going on regular check-ups either to Delhi or Singapore. In his latest foreign check-ups, PM Oli had undergone plasmapheresis at the Singapore-based National University Hospital, in the month of August.

Rajnath Singh meets his Japanese counterpart in Bangkok

Bangkok (Thailand), Nov 17 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Japanese Counterpart Taro Kono in Thailand's Bangkok on November 17. Rajnath Singh is in Thailand to participate in ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus (ADMM Plus). He will also attend the opening ceremony of Defense and Security Exhibition 2019.

Vulnerable group in Nepal's Gorkha finds home of their own through GOI Initiated reconstruction project

Gorkha (Nepal), Nov 15 (ANI): It's been few months since Rana Maya Jabra has found her new abode at a prime location in Gorkha Bazaar. She has built this house with the tranche she received government reconstruction programme backed by Indian assistance. She says that it was the people of the development programme who convinced her into making a separate home for herself. Her previous house which stood strong in the city turned rubble by the devastating earthquake of 2015. She spent her next three months in her neighbour's home. Although she had made a makeshift hut for herself but couldn't live in it owing the insecurity triggered by the quake-aftershocks. Fortunes favoured her as soon as her new house materialized. The tea shop in her house is generating enough income for her subsistence. And it's not just her but numerous others too have been benefitted with the Housing Reconstruction Project running with the aid provided by New Delhi. The Government of India is supporting the con

India to host BRICS Digital Health Summit on innovative solutions to healthy lifestyle: MEA

Brasilia (Brazil), Nov 15 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (Economic Relations) TS Tirumurti, while addressing the media on BRICS Summit said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced that India will host BRICS Digital Health Summit on innovative solutions to healthy lifestyle which will seek to integrate digital technology with healthcare informatics and diagnostics. PM Modi is in Brazil's capital city Brasilia for BRICS Summit 2019.

PM Modi emplanes for Delhi after attending BRICS Summit in Brazil

Brasilia (Brazil), Nov 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi had left for Delhi from Brazil's capital city Brasilia. He was in Brazil to attend BRICS Summit 2019. Earlier, PM Modi had announced that India will host BRICS Digital Health Summit on innovative solutions to healthy lifestyle which will seek to integrate digital technology with healthcare informatics and diagnostics.

BRICS leaders come together for group picture in Brazil

Brasilia (Brazil), Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with the leaders of BRICS nations gathered for a group picture at Itamaraty Palace in Brasilia. PM Modi is in Brazil on a two-day visit to attend the 11th BRICS Summit. This year's event is being held under the theme "BRICS: Economic Growth for an Innovative Future" will further strengthen the traditional ties among the BRICS countries.

Baloch activists observe Martyrs Day in London

London (UK), Nov (ANI): The Baloch National Movement (BNM) held its annual Martyrs Day remembrance on 13 November. Members of the UK chapter gathered in London to remember those fallen in the fight for independence in Balochistan and to denounce the oppression and human rights abuses of the Pakistani government.

Meeting in Chennai gave our journey a new energy: PM Modi to Chinese President XI

Brasilia (Brazil), Nov 14 (ANI): During bilateral meeting with President of China, Xi Jinping on the sidelines of BRICS 2019 Summit in Brazil capital city, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that meeting in Chennai gave our journey new energy. "When we met in Chennai, it gave our journey a new energy. I want the concrete outcome of trade, whatever we discussed bilaterally.

PM Modi meets Chinese President XI in Brazil

Brasilia (Brazil), Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meeting with President of China, Xi Jinping on the sidelines of BRICS 2019 Summit, in Brasilia. The leaders had forward looking discussions on various aspects of the multifaceted India-China relationship. They also exchanged views on multilateral issues including WTO, BRICS and RCEP. Both the leaders met for the second time in two months. President XI invited PM Modi for 3rd informal summit in China in 2020.

PM Modi meets Russian President Vladimir Putin on sidelines of BRICS Summit

Brasilia (Brazil), Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meeting with President of Russia, Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of BRICS 2019 Summit. Both the leaders discussed ways to further strengthen their strategic partnership. This year's Summit under the theme "BRICS: Economic Growth for an Innovative Future" will further strengthen the traditional ties among the BRICS countries.

PM Modi thanked President Bolsonaro for giving Indians visa-free entry in Brazil

Brasilia (Brazil), Nov 14 (ANI): While addressing at BRICS Business Forum in Brasilia on November 14, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked President Bolsonaro for giving Indians visa-free entry in Brazil. "I thank the President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro for the decision to give Indians visa-free entry in the country. BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) should deliberate on a social security agreement," said PM Modi.

Despite global recession, BRICS nations contributed in economic development: PM Modi

Brasilia (Brazil), Nov 14 (ANI): While addressing at BRICS Business Forum in Brasilia on November 14, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that despite global recession BRICS nations contributed to economic development and brought crores of people out of poverty. "BRICS nations contribute 50% in the economic development of the world. Despite global recession, BRICS nations have contributed in economic development and brought crores of people out of poverty," said, PM Modi.

PM Modi meets Brazilian President on sidelines of BRICS Summit

Brasilia (Brazil), Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meeting with President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro on the sidelines of BRICS 2019 Summit. Both leaders discussed bilateral ties between India and Brazil. They discussed ways to further strengthen the ties in lots of sectors.

PM Modi urges private sector to join BRICS efforts focused on human resources

Brasilia (Brazil), Nov 14 (ANI): While addressing at BRICS Business Forum in Brasilia on November 14, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged private sector to join BRICS efforts focused on human resources. "Important initiatives such as innovation BRICS Network and BRICS Institution for Future Network will be considered during tomorrow's summit. I request the private sector to join these efforts focused on human resources," said PM Modi.

Nepal: Protesters burn Xi's effigy to protest Chinese encroachment

Kathmandu (Nepal), Nov 12 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping's effigy was burnt on Monday during a protest against Bejing for encroaching upon a chunk of Nepal's land. The protesters hit the streets of Saptari, Bardiya, Kapilvastu district on Monday and raised slogans against China. The protesters held placards, banners and shouted slogans such as "Go back China and Return Nepali land" during the protests. The protest comes after a survey report released recently by the Survey Department stated that China has encroached upon 36 hectare land of Nepal. The data revealed that around six hectares of land in the Bhagdare river in Humla district and four hectares of land in Karnali district have been encroached upon, which now falls in Tibet's Furang area. China has also encroached more than 10 hectares of land in Sindhupalchowk district's Bhotekoshi and Kharanekhola areas, which are now under Nyalam area of Tibet. According to the ministry's data, Nepal would lose several hundred hectares