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India has made decision on purchasing S400, discussed it with US: EAM Jaishankar

Washington DC (USA), Sep 02 (ANI): New Delhi has "made its decision" on the purchase of S400 missile system from Russia and held a discussion in this regard with Washington, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday, amid the looming threat of US sanctions over the purchase. As part of his three-day agenda in Washington, Jaishankar participated in a conversation held at the Center for Strategic and International Studies think tank. Here, the minister was quizzed on as to whether India is "willing to accept the consequences" of US actions over the purchase of the land-based missile system. To which Jaishankar replied, India has made a decision on the S400 issue and we have discussed that with the US government. "I am reasonably convinced of the power of my persuasion. It would be my hope that people understand why this particular transaction is important for us," said Minister.

World Uyghur Congress, Tibetans and Hongkongers protest in Brussels against Chinese repression

Brussels [Belgium], Oct 2 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress on Tuesday held protests here against Beijing's repressive measures even as mainland China staged a huge military parade to celebrate 70 years of its Communist regime on Tuesday. Tibetans and Hongkongers joined the protest. The protest was attended by several members of the European Parliament including Phil Bennion, Henri Molosse, Molly Scott Cato, Martin Harwood and Raphael Glucksman. The World Uyghur Congress called the international community to take action against the unbridled repression and the total state of surveillance imposed by the Chinese government on its people, as well as the Uyghur minorities in particular. President of World Uyghur Congress, Dolkun Isa, while making his remarks at Schumann Square in Brussels, noted, "We are thankful to the 25 states who signed the letter to the president of human right council." Member of the European Parliament, Phil Bennion said, "We absolutely need to use everything we can

India is clear for 40 years that it won't accept mediation on Kashmir: EAM Jaishankar

Washington DC (USA), Oct 01 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Washington DC, and reacting on mediation offer by President Donald Trump on Kashmir issue, Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, "If it (Kashmir) is my issue and I have to take the call, I will decide whether I want somebody's mediation or not. You can offer anything you like, if I decide it is not relevant to me so it doesn't happen. India has been very clear for 40 odd years that we won't accept mediation and whatever has to be discussed has to be discussed bilaterally."

Post-Brexit, Netherlands will become key entry point in Europe for Indian companies: Dutch King

Amsterdam (Netherlands), Oct 01 (ANI): Commenting on the UK's scheduled withdrawal from the European Union on October 31, Willem-Alexander said that Brexit, however, will make the Netherlands become a key entry point for Europe and also for companies from India. "We regret the Brexit (process). But with Brexit, the Netherlands will become an even more important entry point in Europe and also for companies from India."

Activists hold protest in London against enforced disappearances of women in Balochistan

London [UK], Oct 01 (ANI): Activists of Baloch National Movement (BNM) on Monday held protest outside 10 Downing Street, the residence of British Prime Minister, to raise the issue of enforced disappearances in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan. The activists said that hundreds of Baloch women and children have been abducted by the Pakistan military in Balochistan. On May 14, Hani Gul Baloch, a student of medicine in Karachi, was abducted along with her fiance, Naseem Baloch. She was kept in military torture cells where she was tormented for three months. Upon her release, she was expelled by the Hamdard Medical University. "Pakistan's intelligence agencies recently adopted a new policy of abducting Baloch women and children to pressurise the Baloch political activists, who are fighting against the injustices committed by the Pakistani military establishment in Balochistan. The situation is becoming worse. Now, we have information that there are more than 100 Baloch women

EAM Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Pompeo in Washington DC

Washington DC (USA), Oct 01 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Washington DC on October 01. The EAM is on a three-day visit to Washington. During his visit he will meet US Defence Secretary Mark Esper and the new National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien.

First time Pak's puppet PM accepted at UNGC that it trained terrorists: Baloch leader

London (UK), Sep 30 (ANI): Baloch leader Mehran Marri slammed Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on September 29 over his recent admittance of the country having had cultivated radical factions in the 1980s, saying that the world can perceive the insincerity of such admittance aimed at changing the country's image at global stage. "This is the first time that Pakistan's puppet Prime Minister (Imran Khan) accepted, on an international forum like the (United Nations) Security Council, that it harboured and trained terrorists in the 80s and 90s and now it is sorry for what it did. I think everyone can see through that statement. They are just saying this to get the funds from the US in the begging bowl," Marri said. Khan, in his address, had admitted to Pakistan's role in training jihadists during the late 1980s and 1990s and sustaining contacts with them. "Khan tried to portray that his country was a champion of Islam. By reciting a few verses, he tried to gain the support of the Islamic

Nepal's biggest Hindu festival 'Bada Dashain' begins

Kathmandu (Nepal), Sep 30 (ANI): 'Bada Dashain' the biggest and longest festival observed by Hindus began in Nepal on September 29. The first day of the festival started with sowing of barley, wheat, maize, paddy seeds and by offering prayers in the temples. It is celebrated by keeping earthen pot at sacred spots in houses or in temples. The shoots sprouted from the seedling are taken out on the 10th day and wore along with 'tika', on final day known as 'Vijaya Dashami'.

Indians don't need 'industry of terrorism' to speak on their behalf: India on Khan's UNGA comments

New York (USA), Sep 28 (ANI): Vidisha Maitra, First Secretary MEA exercised India's right to reply against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's speech. She lashed out at Khan's comments and said the citizens of India do not need anyone else to speak on their behalf. Maitra at UNGA said, "The mainstreaming of Jammu and Kashmir, as well as Ladakh, in India's thriving and vibrant democracy with a millennia-old heritage of diversity, pluralism and tolerance is well and truly underway. Irreversibly so Citizens of India do not need anyone else to speak on their behalf, least of all those who have built an industry of terrorism from the ideology of hate."

Woman activist exposes atrocities on minorities by Pak Army

New York (USA), Sep 28 (ANI): Gulalai Ismail, a human rights activist who was forced to flee after being accused of treason by Islamabad, on Friday (local time) said that thousands of people from minority communities in the country were killed in Pakistan in the name of eradicating terrorism. "Innocent Pashtuns were killed in Pakistan in the name of eradicating terrorism. Thousands of people are jailed in internment centres and torture cells of the Pakistani Army," she said during a protest against Pakistan Prime Minister in New York. Members of minority communities from Pakistan staged protest in New York against human rights violations.

PM Modi concludes US visit, emplanes for Delhi

New York, Sep 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his week-long visit of US and emplaned from New York for New Delhi on September 28. He met several world leaders during his visit. Prime Minister kick started his US visit by 'Howdy, Modi' event. He addressed UN Summit on climate change and United Nations General Assembly. His flight will take a technical halt in Germany's Frankfurt on its way to Delhi.

PM Modi meets his Bangladeshi, Bhutanese counterparts in New York

New York, Sep 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bhutan Prime Minister Lotay Tshering after addressing at United Nations General Assembly. He held bilateral meeting with leader of neighbouring country. Prime Minister of India also met Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Prime Minister Modi has held talks with several world leaders on sidelines of UNGA.

'Hum uss desh ke vaasi hain jisne duniya ko yuddh nahi Buddha diye hain': PM Modi at UNGA

New York (USA), Sep 27 (ANI): While addressing at the 74th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on September 27, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "India's contribution towards United Nations Peace-keeping missions has been immense, no other country in the world has sacrificed as much as India has for these peace-keeping missions. 'Hum uss desh ke vaasi hain jisne duniya ko yuddh nahi Buddh diye hain, shanti ka sandesh diya hai.' "We believe that terrorism is not a challenge for any one country, but for all countries and of mankind as a whole," PM added. "So, for the sake of humanity the world has to unite against terror," PM further stated.

India giving inspiration to world by carrying out biggest cleanliness drive: PM Modi at UNGA

New York (USA), Sep 27 (ANI): While addressing at the 74th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on September 27, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "The world's largest democracy voted for my government and me. We came back to power with a bigger majority and because of this mandate I am here today." "When a developing nation successfully carries out the biggest cleanliness drive of the world and provides more than 11 crore toilets to its people just within five years, that system gives a message of inspiration to the entire world," PM Modi added.

Delighted to inform that India's running campaign against single-use plastic: PM Modi at UNGA

New York (USA), Sep 27 (ANI): While addressing at the 74th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on September 27, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "While I was coming here, I read it on the walls of the United Nations 'No more single-use plastic'. I am delighted to inform you that we are running a big campaign in India to free the country of single-use plastic."

Here's what Indian Diaspora wants to hear from PM Modi during UNGA speech

New York (USA), Sep 27 (ANI): Before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in 74th session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the Indian community shared their views on his speech on September 27. One of the NRI said that he wanted Prime Minister to speak about the vision for India of the next decade, in economy, in socio-political changes in terms of trade, climate and education.

Pakistan is a dangerous virus for entire world, humanity: Baloch Activist

New York (USA), Sep 27 (ANI): Shams Baloch, Central Council Member of Free Balochistan Movement in New York said Pakistan is a virus not just for India, Afghanistan or Balochistan, but for the entire world and humanity. While speaking to ANI, Shams Baloch said, "We aim to expose the real face of Pakistan before the world and let the world know that Pakistan is a blot on humanity." "Using power, Pakistan gained control over Balochistan. Pakistan is a virus not just for India, Afghanistan or Balochistan, but for the entire world and humanity," he added.

PM Modi meets Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades in New York

New York (USA), Sep 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades in New York on September 26. The meeting was on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly. PM Modi is on week-long US visit to attend UNGA and boost ties with America.

Pak FM cries Kashmir after skipping Jaishankar's SAARC speech

New York (USA), Sep 27 (ANI): Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, who showed up late at the SAARC foreign ministers meeting, and refused to attend Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's speech at the event, said that he chose not to share space with those who are responsible for the present lockdown in Jammu and Kashmir. When he was asked about Pakistan approaching the United Nations Security Council to allow terrorist Hafiz Saeed to withdraw money for monthly expenses, Qureshi evaded the question and left off.

Digital banners on New York vans highlight atrocities against minorities in Karachi

New York (USA), Sep 27 (ANI): Trucks carrying digital ads, highlighting atrocities against minorities in Karachi, were seen in New York which is currently holding the annual session of United Nations General Assembly. The digital banners were asking for an end to human rights violations against religious minorities in Pakistan. The anti-Pakistan protests were launched by Voice of Karachi (VoK), an advocacy group based out of US. "Atrocities are being committed against Mohajirs, it has been going on for decades, we have lost more than 25,000 lives and there have been thousands of forced disappearances. We want to apprise the world of our situation caused by Pakistan," said Wasay Jalil, executive director of VoK.