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Hope PM Modi, President Trump will help us: Sindh activist Zafar

Texas (USA), Sep 22 (ANI): While addressing the media on human rights violations by Pakistan, Sindhi activist Zafar said, "Sindhi people have come here in Houston with a message. When Prime Minister Narendra Modi passes through here in morning we will be here with our message that we want freedom. We hope PM Modi and President Donald Trump will help us."

Donald Trump's presence in 'Howdy, Modi!' event shows relevance of PM Modi: Avinder Chawla

Texas (USA), Sep 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with members of the Sikh community in Houston on September 22. During the interaction they congratulated PM Modi on some decisions taken by the Government of India. While speaking to ANI, Sitting Commissioner Avinder Chawla said,"We submitted a memorandum and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for what he has done for Sikh community. We thanked him for Kartarpur corridor.""President Donald Trump is coming here tomorrow (at Howdy, Modi!), shows how important a leader PM Modi is," Chawla added. PM is scheduled to address the mega 'Howdy, Modi!' event on September 22 at the NRG Stadium which will also be attended by US President Donald Trump.

Important that PM Modi came, huge statement about India-US partnership in terms of energy: Daniel Yergin

Texas (USA), Sep 22 (ANI): While addressing the media on human rights violations by Pakistan, Sindhi activist Zafar said, "Sindhi people have come here in Houston with a message. When Prime Minister Narendra Modi passes through here in morning we will be here with our message that we want freedom. We hope PM Modi and President Donald Trump will help us."

PM Modi interacts with members of Bohra community in Houston

Texas (USA), Sep 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with members of the Bohra community in Houston on September 22. He also met them on this occasion. Members of the Bohra community felicitated Prime Minister during the meeting. PM is scheduled to address the mega 'Howdy, Modi!' event on September 22 at the NRG Stadium which will also be attended by US President Donald Trump.

CEOs round table meeting: PM Modi wants to have balanced approach in sustainable way, says Mike Train

Texas (USA), Sep 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held round table meeting with CEOs from energy sector in Houston on September 22. India and USA are looking to diversify their cooperation in energy sector. Texas is the epicenter of the US oil industry. While speaking to ANI on PM Narendra Modi's round table meeting with oil sector CEOs, President of the Emerson Electric Company Mike Train said, "It was a real pleasure and an honour to be a part of the meeting. He shared the outlook and the enthusiasm. He wants to have a balanced approach, bringing energy in a sustainable way to India." "We are very active in the Indian market. I highlighted the work we have done with 'Invest India'. We have a big investment we will be finishing next year near Pune-a large manufacturing facility," Train added. PM is scheduled to address the mega 'Howdy, Modi!' event on September 22 at the NRG Stadium which will also be attended by US President Donald Trump.

Howdy Modi event: It's a recognition of PM Modi's global stature, says BJP Foreign Affairs Department Chairman

Texas (USA), Sep 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Houston to attend Howdy Modi event on September 22. Speaking on Prime Minister Modi's visit and Indo-US relations, Chairman of BJP Foreign Affairs Department Vijay Chauthaiwale said, "It's a monumental event and historical event because for the first time American President will be sharing a dais with the foreign dignitary. This is one of the largest gatherings of any politician addressing a crowd because generally in the US, these kinds of the gatherings are relatively small. This is also recognition of Prime Minister Modi global stature, it is also a recognition of very vibrant Diaspora present in the USA."

Howdy Modi event: India-US is strategic partners and it's going to strengthen much further, says Expedian CEO

Texas (USA), Sep 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Houston to attend Howdy Modi event on September 22. Speaking on Indo-US relations, founding CEO, and President of Expedien and Cambridge Education Development Jiten Agarwal said, "We have two states of heads tomorrow, there are more than 52,000 people, who will be present at the stadium celebrating Prime Minister Modi. There is going to be 90 minutes cultural program on Indian Heritage and how Indian-American communities have contributed. PM Modi has done a lot of work to ease the business in India but it's a long way to go. Event is going to give a strong signal to the world that Indian and US are the strategic partners and it's going to strengthen much further."

Howdy Modi event: 'It's a big slap on face of Imran Khan', says Shalabh Shalli Kumar

Texas (USA), Sep 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Houston to attend Howdy Modi event on September 22. Speaking on the Prime Minister Modi's visit and Indo-US relations, former advisor of Trump's campaign Shalabh Shalli Kumar said, "This is the biggest endorsement of India by US administration, President Trump agreeing to come here and be on the same stage with PM Modi. Like I coined the phrase that 'it's a big slap on the face of Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan,' so there was some question of whether president has volunteered to negotiate in the Kashmir matter, that was just an off the cut remark."

Indian community hails PM Modi's arrival in Houston to attend 'Howdy Modi' event

Texas (USA), Sep 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Houston to attend 'Howdy Modi' event. Indian community gathered at hotel Post Oak to extend their support to PM Modi. Indian community praised Prime Minister Modi and called him a dynamic leader.

Texas is big hub for US-India economic partnership: US-India Business Council President

Texas (USA), Sep 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Houston to attend Howdy Modi event on September 22. Speaking on Prime Minister Modi's visit and Indo-US relations, US-India Business Council President, Nisha Biswal said, "Texas is a very big economic hub for the US and including a big hub for the US-India economic partnership, it's also a center for the Indian American community. Prime Minister Modi is here, he is going to do a round table with energy companies and will talk about the US-India energy trade, he is going to address a gathering. President of the US is traveling to Texas to be part of all of that is an indication of how important the India relationship is and how important we are for each other's economy."

PM Modi reaches Houston to attend 'Howdy Modi' event

Texas (USA), Sep 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at George Bush International Airport in Texas' Houston on September 21. He has been received by Director, Trade and International Affairs, Christopher Olson and other officials. Prime Minister will participate in the 'Howdy Modi' event on September 22. President Trump will also attend India-US Community event.

Terrorism has and will be major factor in India's foreign policy orientation: Syed Akbaruddin

New York (USA), Sep 21 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in New York on September 21, India's Permanent Representative to United Nations, Syed Akbaruddin said, "Terrorism has and will be a major factor in India's foreign policy orientation and that is because it affects our people in ways which very few external influences do." "This year has seen two very important multilateral developments in terms of countering terrorism. First time United Nations Security Council (UNSC) condemned a terrorist attack in India against our soldiers and in this case following Pulwama attack," he added. "After more than a decade of trying we were able to get the UN Sanctions Committee to list Masood Azhar as a designated terrorist. These are two factors both in space and scope of one year where there has been movement," he further stated.

PM Modi, Trump meeting is reflection of rapid growth of ties between India, US: Syed Akbaruddin

New York (USA), Sep 21 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in New York on September 21, India's Permanent Representative to United Nations, Syed Akbaruddin said, "The focus of event that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in at the United Nations (UN) is on 'Countering terrorist narratives and violent extremists through internet and cyberspace', you will appreciate this is an emerging threat. We will pursue against terrorism on every forum." "There has been a consistent trajectory of boom in India-United States relations. This is perhaps fourth instance of meeting between PM Modi and President Donald Trump this year. These are reflections of that boom and rapid growth of ties between India and the United States," he added.

Seen many theatrics at UNGA, rants are footnotes in path of history: Syed Akbaruddin on Imran Khan

New York (USA), Sep 21 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in New York on September 21, India's Permanent Representative to United Nations, Syed Akbaruddin spoke on matter that the Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will speak in United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Kashmir. He said, "I have seen many theatrics in the General Assembly, many people use their 30 minutes of global attention in the ways they want and people remember them for what they are anachronisms who do not conform to global norm." "If a country and a leader want to do that, they are free to do that. I have heard rants and abuses from different leaders and yet who remembers them? They are footnotes in the path of history," he added.

Car-rally organised in Houston ahead of 'Howdy Modi' event

Houston (Texas), Sep 21 (ANI): Ahead of 'Howdy Modi' event, a car-rally was organised in Houston. 'Howdy Modi' event will be held on September 22. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for the United States and will also attend 'Howdy Modi' event.

Found after 2 months, Delhi's elephant Laxmi sent for rehabilitation in Haryana

Yamunanagar (Haryana), Sep 20 (ANI): Lakshmi, the Delhi elephant, who was missing for two months, was found on September 18. A country-wide alert was issued to trace Jumbo. Lakhsmi has now been sent to Elephant Rehabilitation Centre in Yamunnaagar, Haryana.

Sneak Peak of NRG stadium where 50,000 people to attend 'Howdy Modi' event

Texas (US), Sep 20 (ANI): 'Howdy Modi' is going to be houseful as over 50,000 people have already registered for the event which will be hosted by the Texas India Forum in United States. For the first time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump would share the stage to address more than 50,000 Indian-Americans during the September 22 'Howdy, Modi!' event during the session "Shared Dreams, Bright Future" that would focus on the success of Indian-Americans as well as the strength of the India-US relationship. The 'Howdy, Modi!' event will happen on Sunday, September 22, and will be 3 hours long - from 8:30 pm IST (India time) to 11:30 pm IST. It will be held at NRG Stadium in Houston. It will be the largest gathering for an invited foreign leader (PM Narendra Modi) visiting the US other than the Pope.

India raises issue of human rights violations by Pakistan at UNHRC

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 20 (ANI): First Secretary in the Permanent Mission of India at UNHRC, Kumam Mini Devi slammed Pakistan in the meeting. She said, "Our decision in Jammu and Kashmir is within our sovereign right and is an internal matter of India. None of Pakistan's attempts to misrepresent our decision can hide its territorial ambitions." She further said, "Let me turn to Pakistan occupied Kashmir and territories under Pak control, cases of enforced disappearances, custodial rapes, murders and torture of civil rights activists and journalists are common practices adopted to silence voices against government and deep state in Gilgit-Baltistan."

CPEC paralysing Balochistan, says activists at UNHRC

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 19 (ANI): Human rights experts and activists from Balochistan have opposed the construction of the multi-billion dollar China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in the region alleging it as an "illegal project" in the occupied territory. A side event titled "Economic Development and Right to Liberty - debate on CPEC" was organised by Baloch Voice Association on the sidelines of the 42nd UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva. Siddique Azad Baloch, a Baloch activist and human rights defender said, "Chinese will outnumber Baloch people so they will be having double the population against Baloch people. So, the existence of the Baloch is in danger." He also demanded an immediate international intervention, especially India, to save Balochistan from its exploration and human rights abuses. "We have hopes from India. Balochistan is facing a major human rights crisis," the activist stressed. Meanwhile, Munir Mengal, President of Baloch Voice Association said, "The

Things won't change until international community supports us: Sindh activist on Hindu girl murder

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 19 (ANI): A day after a Hindu girl from Sindh was found murdered in her hostel room, a Sindh activist on Wednesday called on the world community to raise its voice against the atrocities carried out targeting his community in Pakistan. "The whole Sindh has risen. The protests are happening everywhere. But we believe that until and unless the international government does not support us, we do not stand a chance against this fascist regime," Lakhu Luhana, the Secretary-General of World Sindhi Congress. First year medical student, Namrita Chandani, who belonged to Ghotki town where a Hindu temple was ransacked recently, was found lying on a charpoy on Tuesday with a piece of cloth tied to her neck while her room was locked from inside. The police and authorities have tried to downplay the incident by saying that she committed suicide. However, her family has asserted that she was murdered. Namrita's brother, Vishal, who is a medical consultant, said that the pre