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Vice President Naidu interacts with Indian diaspora in Sierra Leone

Freetown (Sierra Leone), Oct 14 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Oct 13 interacted with the Indian community in Sierra Leone's Freetown. "In my visits abroad, I always, and as a matter of priority, meet with our community. And I must say, it is indeed a special and warm feeling to meet our people, our friends abroad and to share with them my thoughts and greetings from India." Said Vice President while addressing the community.

VP Naidu arrives in Sierra Leone's Freetown

Freetown (Sierra Leone), Oct 13 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu arrived in Sierra Leone's Freetown on October 13. He was received by Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, the Vice President of Sierra Leone upon his arrival. Naidu was given a ceremonial welcome and was presented the Guard of Honour. VP Naidu emplaned for Freetown on October 12 from Moroni. VP Naidu also met the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Sierra Leone Nabila Fareeda Tunis. He is on the second leg of his ongoing five-day visit to Union of Comoros and Sierra Leone. The vice president's visit to African continent aims to intensify India's bilateral ties. VP Naidu is accompanied by a high-level delegation and other government officials.

Nepal decks up to welcome Chinese Prez Xi Jinping

Kathmandu (Nepal), Oct 12 (ANI): Nepal has completed the preparations to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping. Nepal government has set up welcome gates at various locations around the capital with the flag of Nepal and China docked on the edge of the road as well as the portrait of the President on the poles. The two-day stop-over visit of the Chinese President is set to begin from October 12. As per the schedule, Chinese President Jinping will be landing in capital Kathmandu at around 4:30 PM. Xi is set to hold meetings with Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari at Sheetal Niwas on Saturday evening followed by a dinner hosted by her. He will also hold talks with Nepal's Former Prime Minister and Opposition Party Chairman Sher Bahadur Deuba. Chinese President Xi will be meeting Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" on Sunday morning which will be followed by the signing of agreements. President Xi is scheduled to depart for China at 1 PM on Sunday.

Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif arrests in Chaudhry Sugar Mills case

Lahore (Pakistan), Oct 11 (ANI): Former prime minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif was arrested in money laundering case on Oct 11. National Accountability Bureau (NAB) authorities have arrested him in Chaudhry Sugar Mills case. Currently, Sharif is serving 7-year imprisonment in Al-Azizia Mills corruption case.

'Happy that Indian Diaspora enjoys reputation of being peace-loving community': VP Naidu

Moroni (Comoros), Oct 11 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu arrived in Comoros's Moroni on October 10. He is on a five-day visit to the Union of Comoros and Sierra Leone with an aim to intensify India's bilateral ties with the African continent. While addressing the Indian Diaspora in Comoros's Moroni on October 10, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said, "Happy to know that Indian cultural heritage has been kept alive and that most of the Indian festivals are celebrated by entire community." "I am happy that Indian Diaspora enjoys reputation of being peace-loving community," Naidu added.

Rajnath Singh visits company that manufactures Rafale engines

Villaroche (France), Oct 09 (ANI):Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Safran Group, the company that manufactures engines for Rafale in France's Villaroche on October 09. Indian Ambassador to France, Vinay Kwatra also accompanied him. India received first Rafale combat aircraft out of 36 on Oct 08. Rajnath Singh is on a three-day visit to France.

Rajnath Singh receives Guard of Honour in Paris

Paris (France), Oct 09 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh received Guard of Honour by French Republican in Paris. The Guard of Honour was presented at 'Hotel de Brienne Defence Minister'. Earlier, Defence Minister took a sortie in Rafale jet which would be delivered to India by February 2021.

Rajnath Singh arrives in France

Paris (France), Oct 07 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Paris. He is on a three-day visit to France where he will attend the Annual Defence Dialogue and the induction ceremony of Rafale. The Defence Minister's visit to France is aimed at expanding the existing strategic partnership between both the countries.

Dusshera 2019: Elephants to participate in 'Jamboo Savari' take blessings at dargah in Mysuru

Mysuru (Karnataka), Oct 08 (ANI): Elephants, participating in 'Jamboo Savari' on Dusshera were brought to dargah in Mysuru for blessings. It is a part of their tradition. 'Jamboo Savari' will takes place on the Dusshera festival. The country will celebrate on October 08.

Nippori textile town emerging as a hot spot for tourists

Tokyo (Japan), Oct 03 (ANI): Tokyo's Nippori district is famous not only among Japanese tailors but also among foreigners, especially ladies who like to sew. There are dozens of cloth shops that sell everything from expensive Japanese silk fabrics to traditional kimono robes. Here more than ninety large stores gather to sell wholesale and retail fabrics, and each store specializes in a kind of fabrics and sewing accessories, like this shop which sells only buttons. It is said that you can find here the largest selection of sewing accessories in the world. And in addition to displaying Japanese products, many shops offer imported fabrics from Europe, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and France to provide the best choices for customers. These unique shops in Nippori are very popular among tourists who are looking for unique fabrics and clothing items. Nippori is one of the first stops from Nartia Airport making it a convenient place to visit and shop the varied and exquisite collection of te

Indian High Commissioner to UK inaugurates exhibition dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi

London (United Kingdom), Oct 03 (ANI): Indian High Commissioner to the UK Ruchi Ghanashyam inaugurated an exhibition in London dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary. "Mahatma Gandhi used to say that the earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs but not for everyone greed. Essentially, it is also a very non-violent message because at the end of the day, if we stop causing violence to mother earth, then our planet will be a happier place," Ghanashyam said at the inauguration of the event. "It eventually emanates from his overall belief in ahimsa (non-violence), satya (truth), love and goodness of humanity," she added. Globally, Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary is celebrated as the 'International Day of Non-Violence'. Several events were held in India and across the world to mark the occasion.

EAM Jaishankar presents Mahatma Gandhi bust to US House of Representatives Speaker

Washington DC (USA), Oct 03 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Speaker of US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi attended an event on 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The event took place at Library of Congress in Washington DC, where Jaishankar presented a bust of Mahatma Gandhi to Pelosi. While addressing the gathering, Pelosi said, "Gandhi story to peaceful struggle to free the people of India always inspired Americans. I always carried India in my heart since my childhood and it was because of Mahatma Gandhi. "

Taliban are proxy of Pakistan, its intelligence agency: Afghan NSA

New York (USA), Oct 03 (ANI): Calling Taliban a proxy of Pakistan and its intelligence agency ISI, Afghan National Security Advisor (NSA) Hamdullah Mohib has said that his country would never accept being ruled by the "proxy" of such backward country which has a "hard time feeding its own people". "The Taliban are a proxy of Pakistan, of not just of Pakistan, but Pakistan's intelligence agency. Afghanistan would never accept to be ruled by Pakistanis," Mohib said at Council on Foreign Relations here. "If we did not accept Soviet rule as a superpower, it would be beyond imagination to accept the proxy of a backward country which has a hard time feeding its own people," he added.

Indian Embassy in Nepal celebrates Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary

Kathmandu (Nepal), Oct 02 (ANI): The world is celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of the 'Father of the Nation' Mahatma Gandhi on October 2nd. The Indian Embassy in Nepal also marked the day by unveiling statue of Bapu in Kathmandu during a colourful programme. Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri along with other dignitaries and guests unveiled the statute and paid homage to Peace Icon of the world. The unveiling programme was followed by presentation of Vaishnav Songs and Bhajans by the artists of SVCC and students of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kathmandu, who enthralled the audience by their mesmerising performances. October 2, birthday of Indian freedom fighter and global icon is regarded as the Peace and Non-violence day by UN. The Indian Embassy on the eve of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on October 1 evening had organized Khadi Fashion Show where designers from India and Nepal showcased their designs using Khadi cloth.

Pak's plan will come to naught if J and K gets developed: EAM Jaishankar

Washington DC (USA), Sep 02 (ANI): External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on October 01 participated in a conversation held at the Center for Strategic and International Studies think tank in Washington DC. While speaking on Jammu and Kashmir and on Article 370 Jaishankar said, "A decision of this magnitude was not one which was taken lightly. It was done because there was no other way. There would be transitional risks when you take the status quo on anything, in a very substantial way, there would be reaction. There are reactions. There are vested interests built over 70 yrs of local vested interests, vested interests across border. If we manage to get development in Kashmir, everything Pak planned for last 70 yrs comes to naught, it's not something they're going to let happen easily." "So our challenge today is actually to ensure that this works on the ground and to do that the beginning is to prevent loss of life when the changes are made. So many of the restrictions which happene

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