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Nepal gears up to welcome world leaders to SAARC summit

Kathmandu, Nov 25 (ANI): Nepal's capital Kathmandu is getting ready to host the 18th summit of leaders from the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Foreign Secretaries of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Maldives are setting the agenda for the summit due to be held on November 26 and 27.The preparations for summit are in full swing in Nepal as the authorities have heightened the security for the two-day event where leaders from eight nations will meet and discuss the core issues of importance. As last stage preparations are being carried out, even artisans are busy giving final touches to earthen pots that will adorn the venue to welcome leaders at the meet. Nepal has two limousines and has rented six bullet-proof cars from India for the visiting leaders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Nepal on 25th in the afternoon and return late in the evening of 27th November. Meanwhile, a resident of Kathmandu, Vishnu Harikak

Bangladesh's former Awami League leader sentenced to death for war crimes

Dhaka, Nov 25 (ANI): A former leader of Bangladesh's ruling party Awami League, Mobarak Hossain, was sentenced to death by a war crimes tribunal in connection with atrocities committed during the 1971 war of independence from Pakistan. Hossain, a local leader expelled from the Awami League party in 2011, was found guilty of charges including mass killing, abduction and torture, prosecutors said. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2010 opened an inquiry into war crimes committed during the nine-month war. Monday's verdict is the first against any ruling party leader, and counters claims that Hasina is targeting her political rivals. International human rights groups have said the tribunal falls short of international standards. The government denies the charge.

EAM Sushma Swaraj speaks about expectations from SAARC summit

Kathmandu, Nov 24 (ANI): External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday said that India is always interested in having talks with the SAARC nations. The preparations for the 18th SAARC summit are in full swing in Nepal as the authorities have heightened the security for the two-day event where leaders from eight nations will meet and discuss the core issues of importance. Leaders from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, India and Pakistan would meet in Kathmandu for two days for the plenary session from November 26 for the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).

Japan hit by 6.8 magnitude earthquake leaving houses collapsed and injuring many people

Japan, Nov 23 (ANI): An earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 6.8 jolted central Japan on Saturday evening, temporarily trapping people in collapsed homes and leaving at least 39 people injured, police said. The Japan Meteorological Agency said no tsunami warning was issued after the quake, which was felt in capital Tokyo around 180 km away. The hardest-hit area appeared to be Hakuba village, which hosted events in the 1998 games. Many homes were lost in Otari, a nearby village to the north. Non-residential buildings were also destroyed, with officials still assessing the extent. Meanwhile, residents began going through the rubble and cleaning up their damaged homes after the overnight earthquake collapsed houses and triggered landslides. Local residents said they had little time to react when the earthquake hit.

Young teen who escaped ISIS captivity shares her ordeal, says they sell girls and covert their religion Part - 2

Erbil, Nov 22 (ANI): Describing the brutal life under Islamic State as a 'nightmare', a 15-year-old girl, who escaped from the captivity shared her ordeal on Saturday. She said that she and many girls like her were forced to change their religion and marry the militants to give birth to babies who they take to train and become an IS militant. Although the girl has escaped the clutches of ISIS, she said that she is not happy and requested the help groups and NGOs to help free other girls still trapped there.

Young teen who escaped ISIS captivity shares her ordeal, says they sell girls and covert their religion Part - 1

Erbil, Nov 22 (ANI): Describing the brutal life under Islamic State as a 'nightmare', a 15-year-old girl, who escaped from the captivity shared her ordeal on Saturday. She said that she and many girls like her were forced to change their religion and marry the militants to give birth to babies who they take to train and become an IS militant. Although the girl has escaped the clutches of ISIS, she said that she is not happy and requested the help groups and NGOs to help free other girls still trapped there.

US President Obama gives push to Immigration laws, says 'will never give up' Part-2

Las Vegas, Nov 22 (ANI): A day after unveiling plans for immigration reform, United States President Barack Obama signed the executive order designed to bring about those changes at a high school in Nevada. Obama said that he will not give up on the reforms and will do whatever to make the senates pass the bill on the same. This is the president's most extensive use of executive power in a year in which they have become his signature way of working around congressional gridlock. The order eases the threat of deportation for some 4.7 million undocumented immigrants. While speaking in Nevada, President Obama said that the nation has lost more than a year not passing the bill on immigrants which leads families to part and business entrepreneurs to leave which US can no longer afford. Meanwhile, he also announced about the temporary relief to the immigrants in US, a nation which goes with principle of fairness and democracy and justice to all irrespective of their background and nationalit

US President Obama gives push to Immigration laws, says 'will never give up' Part-1

Las Vegas, Nov 22 (ANI): A day after unveiling plans for immigration reform, United States President Barack Obama signed the executive order designed to bring about those changes at a high school in Nevada. Obama said that he will not give up on the reforms and will do whatever to make the senates pass the bill on the same. This is the president's most extensive use of executive power in a year in which they have become his signature way of working around congressional gridlock. The order eases the threat of deportation for some 4.7 million undocumented immigrants. While speaking in Nevada, President Obama said that the nation has lost more than a year not passing the bill on immigrants which leads families to part and business entrepreneurs to leave which US can no longer afford. Meanwhile, he also announced about the temporary relief to the immigrants in US, a nation which goes with principle of fairness and democracy and justice to all irrespective of their background and nationalit

Pakistan arrests 61 Indian fishermen

Karachi, Nov 22 (ANI): Pakistan maritime authorities arrested sixty one Indian fishermen and took into custody their eleven boats for illegal fishing in the country's territorial waters. The fishermen, who were arrested on November 20, had been handed over to Docks Police Station in Karachi for necessary legal action. The arrested fishermen have been charged under Foreign Act and Fisheries Act. Fishermen from both the countries frequently stray into each other territory and end up spending years in their jails.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar meets prime minister of Iraq

Erbil, Nov 21 (ANI): Indian spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar met Prime Minister of semi-autonomous Kurdistan region of Iraq, Nechirvan Barzani, and discussed plans to psychologically rehabilitate war-ravaged people. Prasad plans to teach yoga and meditation to a group of war-weary Iraqis, whom he hopes will extend their new-found inner peace to their nation. The Islamic State (IS) has caused international alarm by capturing large expanses of Iraq and Syria, declaring an Islamic "caliphate" that extends across the border between the two. His teachings are based on ancient principles of yoga, but he has added elements of his own and aligned it with meditation techniques.

President Barack Obama promises to ease US immigration reform

Washington DC, Nov 21 (ANI): President Barack Obama promised to ease the threat of deportation for about 4.7 million illegal immigrants, testing the limits of his presidential powers and inviting a showdown with newly emboldened Republicans.The president also said he will use his executive authority to allow undocumented residents to legally apply for jobs and join American society, but without any guarantee of permanent residency or citizenship. US President Barack Obama urged people to come out of shadows and live lawfully. According to reports, republicans said that the action, without Congress, is beyond his authority and the relations would become bitter. Drawing a line of defense against expected challenges, Obama argued that past presidents- both Republican and Democratic - had taken similar steps.

Pak PM Nawaz Sharif to bring his own car for SAARC summit: Foreign Ministry

Islamabad, Nov 21 (ANI): Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will take his own car to SAARC meeting in Nepal next week, the foreign ministry Spokeswoman Tasnim Aslam said while in a briefing in Islamabad. Pakistan will transport Sharif's car hundreds of kilometres to Nepal's capital Kathmandu in the foothills of the Himalayas. Leaders from eight nations - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, India and Pakistan - meet in Kathmandu for two days from November 26 for SAARC summit. Asked whether a bilateral meeting between Sharif and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the SAARC summit was on the cards, Aslam said no such meeting was scheduled so far.

Fiji National University will improve quality of life: PM Modi

Suva, Nov 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the newly established Fiji National University (FNU) would help improve the quality of life of people by introducing new ideas and addressing problems of the island country. While addressing a gathering at FNU in Suva on Wednesday Modi said the world had turned into an open area for knowledge seekers and new researches and applications are bringing positive changes in people's lives. He added that journey towards acquiring knowledge should not be confined within inculcating traditional values.

PM Modi addresses Fiji's Parliament

Fiji, Nov 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, addressed the Fiji Parliament. Modi said that India and Fiji are quite similar in terms of representing women in politics but added that India can learn a lot from Fiji as their ratio for women parliamentarians was higher. He congratulated Fiji for a recent successful election highlighting its importance for democracy. He also said that Fiji has led the G-77 with great vision and statesmanship. Modi also said that trade relations between India and Fiji have been modest.

PM Modi announces visa on arrival for Fijians

Fiji, Nov 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the Fiji Parliament on Wednesday, announced visa on arrival for Fijians. Modi said that India is prepared to work for a digital Fiji. Prime Minister announced a financial help of five million US dollars to Fiji for development of its villages. He also laid emphasis on the need to work in areas of climate and energy.

PM Narendra Modi meets leaders of the Pacific Islands

Fiji, Nov 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met the leaders and representatives of 12 Pacific Island nations in Fiji. During his meeting he said that the gathering is a first of its kind, but he assured that it won't be the last. Earlier, on his arrival at the Nausori International Airport, Modi was received by Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama and given a ceremonial welcome, amidst the playing of the national anthem. Prime Minister Modi held bilateral talks with his Fijian counterpart and followed by which several agreements were signed between the two countries.

Traditional welcome ceremony held for PM Modi in Fiji

Fiji, Nov 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a traditional welcome at Albert Park in Fiji's capital Suva. Modi appreciated the scenic beauty and diversity of culture in the island nation saying that he could sense tradition as he stepped on Fijian land. Modi also said that India and Fiji share common aspirations and with his visit there will be a new beginning for relations between both the nations.

PM Modi arrives in Fiji, appreciates scenic beauty and people

Fiji, Nov 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Fiji for a day-long visit, the first by an Indian premier to the country in 33 years. Modi appreciated the scenic beauty of the island nation and its people. Taking to social networking site twitter, Prime Minister Modi shared his thoughts, and posted a picture on Instagram, showing the panoramic beauty of the Pacific Ocean nation's sea shores. "Bula from Fiji! On the shores of the Pacific Ocean, among wonderful people," he tweeted. Modi will be holding bilateral talks with his counterpart Frank Bainimarama. Modi arrived here from Melbourne on the last leg of his three-nations' ten-day tour after a hectic four-city Australia visit. Fiji and India have 135 years of historical and friendly relations and a formal diplomatic relation was established in 1970. Modi is due to return home on Thursday morning.

Japan encourages eating of healthy and nutritious food

Tokyo/ Hanoi, Nov 18 (ANI): At the Trung Trac Primary School in Vietnam's capital Ho Chi Minh City, a "School Meal Project" was launched with an aim to standardize school meal in primary schools. The Ho Chi Minh City Education and Training Department and Ajinomoto Vietnam Company have cooperated with the Ho Chi Minh City Nutrition Center to promote the "School Meal Project" since 2012. The aim was to improve the nutrition and health status of students at primary schools in the city. The Ajinomoto Group is a global foods company offering Ajinomoto, an umami seasoning, and varieties of seasonings and processed food products in 130 countries worldwide. Ajinomoto Vietnam is not only committed to delivering deliciousness to homes across Vietnam, but is working to make a contribution to the health and well being of all Vietnamese.

Suffering Growing Day By Day for People in Gilgit

Gilgit Baltistan, November 18, 2014: Gilgit Baltistan has become a shambled region in the hands of Pakistan. The growing unemployment and economic backwardness have kept the region in dark. Fake promises and the self governance ordinance of 2009 had made it clear that Pakistan is doing nothing for the region. The region of Gilgit Baltistan is in chaos. The non-state actors, who often incite people for violence in the region on the basis of different religion, rule the roost. The puppet administration also works hand-in-glove with them and often takes decisions in their favour.