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Enormous good done by US in Afghanistan: EAM

New York (US), Sep 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar appreciated the United States for doing enormous good in Afghanistan but said that "those gains are not being reflected in general discourse." While speaking at the session, EAM said, "The US had an 18-year military commitment in Afghanistan. And frankly, I can't think any other country is capable of such a commitment." "An enormous good was done in Afghanistan. Today I don't see that reflected in discourse. Now how do we maintain those gains? To me, that's the big challenge," the External Affairs Minister said during a conversation at Council on Foreign Relations here with former US ambassador to India Frank G. Wisner," he added.

EAM Jaishankar meets Foreign Ministers of G4 countries

New York (US), Sep 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met the Foreign Ministers of the G4 countries (India, Japan, Germany, Brazil) in New York. He has already held a string of engagement with his counterparts from other nations, the latest being a meeting with Belarus FM Vladimir Makei. Jaishankar has also met the Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, Fiji, St Vincent and Grenadines, and UAE amongst others.

Secularism is not under threat in India: EAM Jaishankar

New York (US), Sep 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that secularism is not under threat in India and that it is promoted by the ethos of the society. "I don't accept that secularism is under threat in India," said the External Affairs Minister during a conference at the Council on Foreign Relations. He added, "Secularism was not promoted by the law or by a constitutional belief. Instead, it was promoted by the ethos of the society." The changes that India has been witnessing since its independence nearly 70 years ago are the direct results of the democratisation of the country, the minister said in response to a question regarding the erosion of constitutional commitment to a secular state and the rise of a politicised Hindu nationalism in India.

Pre-August 5, Kashmir was in a mess: EAM Jaishankar on Article 370

New York (US), Sep 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar at Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) programme in New York outlined that before abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir was in a mess. EAM Jaishankar said, "Level of intimidation had reached a height where senior police officers were lynched on streets of Srinagar, journalists who wrote against separatism were assassinated, military personnel returning home for Eid were kidnapped and killed." He added, "Pre-August 5 (Abrogation of Article 370) Kashmir was in a mess, difficulties in Kashmir did not start on August 5, it is supposed to be a way of dealing with those difficulties."

Kashmir was in a mess before Article 370 revocation: EAM Jaishankar

New York (USA), Sep 26 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sep 25 said Jammu and Kashmir was in a mess before August 5, when the government revoked Article 370 from the state, adding that the step taken is a way of dealing with those difficulties. "Pre August 5 (abrogation of Article 370) Kashmir was in a mess. Difficulties in Kashmir did not start on August 5, it is supposed to be a way of dealing with those difficulties," said Jaishankar.

No change in our position, Pakistan needs to combat terror: MEA

New York (US), Sep 26 (ANI): Raveesh Kumar, MEA spokesperson in New York said India reiterated that its stance on Pakistan's efforts to combat terrorism has not changed and urged Islamabad to take concrete steps to tackle the menace. "Our position on how the matter has to be addressed has been answered in the past and there is no change in that position," MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar told reporters at a special media briefing. "Discussion between Prime Minister and US President Donald Trump regarding J-K, yesterday, was in the context of counter-terrorism. Our position on how the matter has to be addressed has been answered in the past and there is no change in that position," he added.

PM Modi meets Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid in New York

New York (US), Sep 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meeting with President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid in New York. PM Modi is on week-long US visit to attend UNGA and boost ties with America. PM Modi will address UNGA on Sep 27. He also held bilateral discussions with US President Donald Trump and various other world leaders during the course of his visit.

PM Modi gets 'commended' by top American CEOs for bank mergers, tax cuts in India

New York (USA), Sep 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 25 met with top American CEOs in New York to bolster ties with businesses and attract investment in India. While speaking to ANI, Chairman of US-India Strategic Partnership Forum and Former CEO CISCO, John Chambers, said, "I love your PM. He obviously understands the direction. He has put in place innovation ideas. Each of the CEOs came away with a stronger view not just to invest but how to innovate in India. Meanwhile, President of US-India Business Council, Nisha D Biswal, said, "CEOs and Prime Minister talked about opportunities that India represents but also some of the challenges. He was commended for bank consolidation, corporate tax rates and how continuation of such reforms can impact positively on India's growth."

Mehul Choksi is a crook, will be deported ultimately: Antigua PM Gaston Browne

New York (USA), Sep 26 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, on the issue of extradition of Mehul Choksi who is absconding from India and residing in Antigua and Barbuda, country's Prime Minister Gaston Browne said Mehul Choksi is a crook and will be deported ultimately after he exhausts all his options. "Got subsequent information that Mehul Choksi is a crook, he doesn't add value to our country. He will be deported ultimately after he exhausts appeals, Indian officials are free to investigate based on his willingness to participate."

PM Modi attends India-Caribbean Community leaders' meeting in New York

New York (USA), Sep 26 (ANI): A massive billboard, highlighting human rights abuses in Balochistan and urging the United Nations for help, went up near the Times Square in New York state of US. New York, where the headquarters of UN is situated, is currently holding the annual session of United Nations General Assembly where world leaders have assembled to discuss global issues such as climate change, terrorism among others. The billboard had a portrayal of 'Statue of Liberty' and had 'Help end human rights abuses in Balochistan' written on it.

Billboard protesting human rights abuses in Balochistan goes up near Times Square in New York

New York (USA), Sep 26 (ANI): A massive billboard, highlighting human rights abuses in Balochistan and urging the United Nations for help, went up near the Times Square in New York state of US. New York, where the headquarters of UN is situated, is currently holding the annual session of United Nations General Assembly where world leaders have assembled to discuss global issues such as climate change, terrorism among others. The billboard had a portrayal of 'Statue of Liberty' and had 'Help end human rights abuses in Balochistan' written on it.

PM Modi meets his Belgian counterpart, Charles Michel, in New York

New York (USA), Sep 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 25 met Charles Michel, Prime Minister of Belgium, in New York. PM Modi held bilateral meeting with his Belgian counterpart on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. PM Modi is on week-long visit to the US to attend the UNGA session which he will address on Sep 27. PM Modi also held bilateral discussions with US President Donald Trump and various other world leaders during the course of his visit.

Top American CEOs term meeting with PM Modi positive

New York (USA), Sep 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held meeting with top American CEOs in New York to bolster ties with businesses and attract investment in India. The meeting was held after PM Modi's meeting with business tycoon Michael Bloomberg. CEOs appreciated Prime Minister's approach towards boosting business in India. "It was an excellent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The PM laid out the growth opportunity in India. It was a very good meeting," said Deloitte Global CEO Punit Renjen. MetLife CEO Michel Khalaf said, "His willingness to listen to various perspectives and to take them into consideration as he formulates policies for his govt as he goes forward is very encouraging." Prime Minister also addressed the gathering at Bloomberg Business Forum 2019. Indian Prime Minister is on a week-long visit to the US.

PM Modi meets New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in Newyork

New York (USA), Sep 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sep 25 met the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, in New York. PM Modi met her New Zealand counterpart Ardern on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) which he will address on Sep 27. PM Modi also held bilateral discussions with US President Donald Trump and various other world leaders during the course of his visit.

PM Modi meets Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of Armenia, in New York

New York (USA): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sep 25 met the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, in New York. PM Modi met her New Zealand counterpart Ardern on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) which he will address on Sep 27. PM Modi also held bilateral discussions with US President Donald Trump and various other world leaders during the course of his visit.

India has biggest future ahead of it: Mondelez International CEO after meeting with PM Modi

New York (USA), Sep 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 25 met with top American CEOs in New York to bolster ties with businesses and attract investment in India. CEOs praised PM Modi to create more favourable investment climate in India. While speaking to ANI, Micron Corporation Chairman Bob Switz said, "It was a very positive meeting. The PM was soliciting inputs on things he can do to improve business in India. It was a very good conversation and very good comments were made." Mondelez International, CEO, Dirk Van De Put said, "We talked about changes he has been making and how ease of doing business is improving in India. He also asked CEOs on remarks on how India can progress more. India is probably the country that has the biggest future ahead of it."

Global Business Forum: Indian now has Govt which respects business world, says PM Modi

New York (USA), Sep 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the former Mayor of New York City and philanthropist Michael Bloomberg in New York. He also delivered keynote address at Bloomberg Global Business Forum. While addressing the gathering the Prime Minister said that now India has a government which respects business world and wealth creation. He also gave example of Centre's recent announcement of cutting corporate tax. "It is a revolutionary step in order to investment. After this decision I met several people from business world and everybody considers it as historic step," said Modi.

PM Modi meets Michael Bloomberg in New York

New York (USA), Sep 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the former Mayor of New York City and philanthropist Michael Bloomberg in New York. Later, he will deliver keynote address at Bloomberg Global Business Forum. PM Modi is on the second leg of his ongoing US visit. Bloomberg is one of the richest business tycoons in the world.

Global Business Forum: Invest in India where latest trend and future are appreciated, says PM Modi

New York (USA), Sep 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the former Mayor of New York City and philanthropist Michael Bloomberg in New York. He also delivered keynote address at Bloomberg Global Business Forum. While addressing the gathering the Prime Minister welcomes business world to come and invest in India. He said, "If you want to invest in a market where there is a scale come to India, our middle class has huge segment of people who has aspiration and has a global outlook." He added that if the business world wants to invest in a market where the latest trend and future are appreciated come to India.

Global Goalkeeper Award belongs to crores of Indians, who adopted Swachh Bharat: PM

New York, Sep 25 (ANI): After being bestowed with the Global Goalkeeper Award for Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the honour does not belong to him but to the crores of Indians who made the initiative a part of their daily lives. The award was presented by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation at a ceremony on the sidelines of the 74th UN General Assembly session in New York. "This honour is not mine but of the crores of Indians who not only fulfilled the Swachh Bharat dream but also made it a part of their daily lives," Modi said after receiving the award from Microsoft founder Bill Gates. The Prime Minister said it is significant that he received the award on the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. "This is a proof that if the manpower of 130 crore people gets involved in fulfilling any one resolution, then any challenge can be won," Modi said. He said that while the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was initiated by his government, it