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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.

Pak Foreign Minister holds up SAARC meet in New York, refuses to attend Jaishankar's speech

New York (USA), Sep 27 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Foreign Ministers meeting in New York on September 26. During the SAARC meeting, high voltage drama ensued after Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi held up the meeting and refused to attend the conference until EAM S Jaishankar finished his speech.

EAM S Jaishankar takes part in BRICS Ministerial meeting in New York

New York (USA), Sep 26 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar took part in the BRICS Ministerial meeting in New York on September 26. The meeting was held on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly. Jaishankar will also attend meeting of Foreign ministers of SAARC countries.

Japan holds annual event of Sanma to welcome autumn

Tokyo (Japan), Sep 26 (ANI): People wear goggles to prevent burning their eyes from the smoke grilling "Sanma" fish in Japan. Sanma is known as a fish that signals the arrival of autumn in Japan. In Meguro city of Tokyo, the "Sanma Festival" is held in September every year. At the festival, about 5,000 Sanma are grilled on charcoal fire and distributed to visitors and the venue remains filled with the smoke and smell of sanma. Sanma is a famous grilled fish, known for its delicious fatty meat in Japan. At the table, visitors enjoy eating sanma by removing small bones. Meguro is a town far away from the sea, but it has a unique reason to hold "Sanma festival". "Rakugo", a traditional Japanese comedy storytelling is held at the festival in Meguro. In this, the performer tells a funny story through body action and facial expression that makes customers laugh their hearts out. A famous Rakugo story is called "Sanma of Meguro." The humorous story set in the Edo period is about sanma. A Ge

Hotel Okura celebrates renewing anniversary in Tokyo

Tokyo (Japan), Sep 26 (ANI): Hotel Okura and Resorts opened "The Okura Tokyo" at the site of the old main building that closed four years ago. The city will witness tough competition between old hotels and new foreign luxury hotels in preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. The new hotel features two wings, an "Okura Prestige" and the "Okura Heritage." Both hotel wings have inherited Japanese traditional beauty while being equipped with the latest facility and function. The most attractive aspect of the hotel is the lobby of the Okura Prestige Tower. The new lobby includes shaped lanterns, lacquer tables and chairs showcasing an honest recreation of the older Hotel Okura lobby. Various domestic and international media were present in a privately held inauguration show as it drew a lot of attention from around the world. This big banquet hall is used for weddings and hosting dignitaries. Along with a high-rise room with a view of city scenery of Tokyo, authentic Japan

Pakistan is a very challenging neighbour: EAM Jaishankar

New York (US), Sep 26 (ANI): EAM S Jaishankar called Pakistan a 'challenging neighbour' and stressed while there is terrorism globally, there is no country in the world that sponsors terror consciously and deliberately against India. While speaking at the interactive session, EAM said, "You have a neighbour who will not trade with you, who is member of World Trade Organization (WTO) and before that of General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) but will not extend Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status even though they are legally obliged." "You have a neighbour who will not allow you connectivity who in many ways has slowed down regionalism because of concern that it might integrate them more with our economy, who filters people to people interaction. It's a very challenging neighbour," he added.

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.