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Grateful to Indian govt for building ground station in Bhutan: PM Lotay Tshering

Paro (Bhutan), Aug 18 (ANI): Bhutan Prime Minister Lotay Tshering said that the main theme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to country was 'healthy people to people contact'. He said, "He came with a big smile and left with a big smile." Speaking on the bilateral cooperation between two countries, Tshering added, "We're very grateful to Govt of India for building a ground station (a part of India's South Asia Satellite) here. Through PM Modi's leadership, ISRO is willing to help us build human capacity in that. We are looking forward to it."

PM Modi leaves for Delhi after concluding two-day visit to Bhutan

Thimphu (Bhutan), Aug 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Delhi from Paro International Airport after concluding a two-day visit to Bhutan. Prime Minister of Bhutan Lotay Tshering accompanied him to the airport. India and Bhutan signed 5 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on August 17.

PM Modi attends cultural event at Tashichhoedzong Palace

Thimphu (Bhutan), Aug 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Tashichhoedzong Palace in Thimphu on August 18. He attended a cultural programme. Prime Minister of Bhutan Lotay Tshering was also present at the event. PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Bhutan.

Bhutanese scientists will travel to India to work on designing, launching Bhutan's own small satellite: PM Modi

Thimphu (Bhutan), Aug 18 (ANI): While addressing the students of Royal University of Bhutan in Thimphu on August 18, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "It is a matter of great happiness that young Bhutanese scientists will travel to India to work on designing and launching Bhutan's own small satellite. I hope that someday soon, many of you will be scientists, engineers and innovators." "Bhutan has understood the spirit of harmony, togetherness and compassion. This very spirit radiated from the adorable children who lined the streets to welcome me yesterday. I will always remember their smiles," PM added.

Culture and spiritual traditions created deep bonds between Bhutan, India: PM Modi

Thimphu (Bhutan), Aug 18 (ANI): While addressing the students of Royal University of Bhutan in Thimphu on August 18, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Anyone visiting Bhutan is struck as much by its natural beauty as by the warmth, compassion and simplicity of its people." "It is natural that the people of Bhutan and India experience great attachment to each other, as we are close not just due to our geography. Our history, culture and spiritual traditions have created unique and deep bonds between our peoples and nations," PM added.

'Ayushman Bharat' scheme offers health assurance to 500 million Indians: PM Modi

Thimphu (Bhutan), Aug 18 (ANI): While addressing the students of Royal University of Bhutan in Thimphu on August 18, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "India is home to world's largest healthcare scheme, 'Ayushman Bharat,' which offers health assurance to 500 million Indians. India has among the cheapest data connectivity in the world, which is directly and indirectly empowering millions."

Watch: ANI scribe stands up against Pakistanis' act of vandalising Indian flag

London (UK), Aug 18 (ANI): The ANI reporter stood up against the despicable act of tearing and disregarding the tricolour by Pakistani supporters during a recent protest outside the Indian High Commission on the Independence Day. The incident occurred on Thursday during anti-Indian protests that had otherwise already witnessed scenes of Pakistani side throwing eggs and stones on Indian diaspora. At one point, a young Khalistani supporter sneaked into where the Indians stood, grabbed an Indian flag, threw it over to the Pakistan side and returned to his cohorts. Video from the scene of the incident shows a Pakistani man mutilating the flag and challenging the Indians to retrieve it. While the police officers turned a deaf ear to the Indians who brought the desecration of the flag to their attention, the ANI reporter crossed to the Pakistani side, snatched the flag from the hands of the man and brought it back.

VP Naidu accorded Guard of Honour on his arrival in Lithuania

Lithuania, Aug 18 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu accorded Guard of Honour on his arrival in Lithuania on August 17. He is on a three-nation visit to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia from 17th to 21st August. Aim of the visit is to strengthen bilateral ties with the three Baltic nations. Naidu is the first high-level dignitary from India to visit the three countries.

Watch: PM Modi welcomed by Indian diaspora in Bhutan

Thimphu (Bhutan), Aug 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by the Indian diaspora in Bhutan, at hotel Taj Tashi in Thimphu. PM Modi arrived at Paro International Airport in Thimpu on August 17. He was welcomed by Bhutan Prime Minister Lotay Tshering on his arrival. PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Bhutan.

Article 370 India's internal matter, says Syed Akbaruddin at UNSC

New York (USA), Aug 17 (ANI): While addressing a press conference at the UNSC, India's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nation, Syed Akbaruddin on Friday said, "Our national position was and remains that matter related to Article 370 of the Indian Constitution is entirely an internal matter of India." "These have no external ramifications, the recent decisions taken by the government of India and our legislative bodies are intended to ensure that good governance is promoted, social economic development is enhance for our people in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh," he added. India's statement came after China expressed "grave concern" over the situation in Kashmir at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting, saying that it was "serious and dangerous".

Pakistan should stop terror to start talks: says Syed Akbaruddin

New York (USA), Aug 17 (ANI): While addressing a press conference at the UNSC, India's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nation, Syed Akbaruddin on Friday said New Delhi was committed to the Simla agreement to resolve issue with Pakistan and it was for the neighbouring country to "stop terror to start talks." Talking to reporters after closed-door meeting held at the Nations Security Council on Kashmir developments, he targeted Pakistan and said, "Using terror to try and push your goal is not the way that normal states behave."

NRIs in Washington outnumber Khalistan supporters to celebrate Independence Day

Washington DC (US), Aug 16 (ANI): Non-residential Indians in large numbers gathered outside Indian Embassy in Washington DC to celebrate Independence Day. Enthused Indians raised 'Vande Mataram' 'Jai Hind' with patriotic zeal and belittled Khalistan supporters near Mahatma Gandhi memorial. Indian community in Washington also celebrated abrogation of Article 370.

Activist from Gilgit Baltistan demand representation in Indian Parliament

Washington DC, USA, August 13, 2019: The Government of India's decision of repealing Article 370 of Indian constitution and bifurcating the state into two union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has been hailed by political activists of Gilgit Baltistan. They now demand wants India to give representation to the people of Gilgit Baltistan, who have lost their identity under Pakistani occupation. Senge Hasnan Sering, who has been living in United States says that Gilgit Baltistan is legal part of India and it should be recognized accordingly. He even wants reserved seats for the people of Gilgit Baltistan in Indian Parliament.

Pakistan's outcry over Kashmir issue is height of hypocrisy: Baloch National Movement

Frankfurt (Oder) (Germany), Aug 13 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Germany's Frankfurt (Oder) on August 11, Foreign Spokesperson and international representative of the Baloch National Movement Hammal Haidar said, "Balochistan was once an independent country like many other countries. On August 11, 1947 we gained our independence from the British colonisers three days before the independence of Pakistan. But, six months later we lost our freedom. When failing to convince the Baloch people in the name of Islam and the two nation theory Pakistan resorted to military force and invaded Balochistan on March 27, 1948." "Pakistan's recent outcry over the Kashmir issue and its advocacy for the human rights of Kashmiri people is I think the height of hypocrisy and shamelessness when it has illegally occupied Balochistan for the last 72 years and killed and abducted thousands of Baloch political activists," Haidar added.

EAM Jaishankar meets Chinese counterpart Wang Yi

Beijing (China), Aug 12 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi in Beijing on August 12. EAM Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to China. He will co-chair the second meeting of the India-China 'High-Level Mechanism' on cultural and people-to-people exchanges. This is Jaishankar's first visit to China after taking over as External Affairs Minister of India.

S Jaishankar meets Chinese VP Wang Qishan in Beijing

Beijing (China), Aug 12 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Vice President of China, Wang Qishan in Beijing on August 12. EAM Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to China. He will co-chair the second meeting of the India-China 'High-Level Mechanism' on cultural and people-to-people exchanges. This is EAM Jaishankar's first visit to China after taking over as External Affairs Minister of India.

Man vs Wild: PM Modi's humility shone bright for me, says Bear Grylls

Wales (UK), Aug 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on Discovery's Man Vs Wild with its Host Bear Grylls. It will be on aired on August 12 at 09:00 PM. PM Modi puts his survival skills to test. "Our team who was filming (Man Vs Wild) was really on the edge, but the PM (Modi) was just very calm and I saw that throughout our journey. Whatever we were doing, he was very calm. That was cool to see. What shone bright for me was his humility," said Bear Grylls.

There was no eating of grubs as PM Modi is vegetarian: Bear Grylls

Wales (UK), Aug 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on Discovery's Man Vs Wild with its Host Bear Grylls. It will be on aired on August 12 at 09:00 PM. PM Modi puts his survival skills to test. "PM (Modi) is vegetarian, so there was going to be no eating of grubs or anything. But in the wild, you can survive very well off berries, roots, plants and certainly, PM spent his younger years in the wild, so he was very comfortable with that."

Man vs Wild: PM Modi's comfort-level in jungle was surprising, says Bear Grylls

Wales (UK), Aug 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on Discovery's Man Vs Wild with its host Bear Grylls. It will be on aired on August 12 at 09:00 PM. PM Modi puts his survival skills to test. "PM Modi is a man who cares deeply about the environment. That is why he came on this journey with me. He has actually spent time in the jungle as a younger man and I was surprised how comfortable he was out there and how calm he was," said Bear Grylls.

Obama' PM Modi keen to protect environment: Bear Grylls

Wales (UK)' Aug 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon be on Discovery's Man Vs Wild with its Host Bear Grylls. It will be on aired on August 12 at 09:00 pm. PM Modi puts his survival skills to test. "I have had a huge privilege of taking former US President Obama on a trip to Alaska a few years ago. What was similar (Obama and PM Modi) was that they were there for the same purpose- for driving this message of 'we have to protect the environment"' said Bear Grylls.