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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

Rahul Gandhi should clear his stand in front of country: HM Amit Shah

Jamtara (Jharkhand), Sep 18 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Jamtara, Jharkhand said Congress party talks about the development of the country but why do they oppose when PM Modi takes step for country's development. Rahul Gandhi should clear his stand in front of the country. While speaking at the event, Amit Shah said, "When we go for surgical strike, Rahul Gandhi opposes it. When we go for airstrike, he asks for evidence. He should tell the people of the country which direction he wants to take."

Atal Bihari Vajpayee carved Jharkhand while PM Modi helped it prosper: HM Amit Shah

Jamtara (Jharkhand), Sep 18 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Jharkhand informed that Jharkhand has been transformed in last 5 years, Atal Bihari Vajpayee carved Jharkhand while PM Modi helped it prospered. While speaking at the event, Amit Shah said, "Jan Ashirvaad Yatra that begins from sacred Santhal Paragana today will lead us to complete majority in upcoming assembly elections. Atal ji carved out Jharkhand and Modi ji helped it prosper. We have transformed the state in last 5 years."

Over 11 lakh railway employees to get 78 days wage as bonus: Prakash Javadekar

New Delhi, Sep 18 (ANI): Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday gave good news for railway employees. While addressing a press conference in Delhi, he said, "For 11 lakh railway employees, this government has consistently for last 6 years, being giving record bonus, equivalent to the wage of 78 days. This year also, 11,52,000 employees will get 78 days wage as bonus. This is the reward for productivity."

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat visits Kedarnath Temple

Kedarnath (Uttarakhand), Sep 18 (ANI): Army Chief General Bipin Rawat accompanied by his wife Madhulika Rawat on September 18 visited Kedarnath Temple to offer prayers to Lord Shiva. The Army Chief is also scheduled to visit Badrinath, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, later in the day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also visited these two shrines after the conclusion of Lok Sabha polls in May.

World Sindhi Congress hails EAM Jaishankar's 'PoK part of India' remark

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 18 (ANI): Secretary General of World Sindhi Congress Lakhu Luhana on September 18 hailed External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's statement on PoK. Supporting EAM's statement he said that the people of PoK and Gilgit-Baltistan are raising their voices against Pakistan's atrocities in their respective regions. "I would consider the voices that are coming from PoK and Gilgit-Baltistan and those people of their lands are saying that we are facing one of the worst enslavement," said Luhana. Luhana also slammed Pakistan's Imran Khan by saying that if the Pak Prime Minister-led government has any sanity they should respect these voices. The agenda of the Pakistan, in the National Assembly the Prime Minister (Imran Khan) said 'Kashmir Banega Pakistan' and then they demanded freedom I mean this is really such a hypocrisy and such a controversy, so those voices that believe and they are indigenous from Gilgit-Baltistan and from Kashmir that we are not a part of Pakist

JP Nadda pays tribute to BR Ambedkar at Deekshabhoomi Smarak in Nagpur

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Sep 18 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) working president JP Nadda paid tribute at Dr B R Ambedkar's Deekshabhoomi Smarak in Nagpur on September 18. He prayed for a few minutes with folded hands. BJP party workers and leaders were also present. Dr Ambedkar's memorial is situated at Buddhist pilgrimage site.