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Women in Nepal celebrate Hartalika Teej with fervour

Birgunj (Nepal)/ Kathmandu (Nepal), Sep 02 (ANI): Women across Nepal are celebrating Hartalika Teej in Nepal, which holds religious and social significance for them. Teej is a two-day festival. On the first day, women eat food without garlic and onion. On the second day, women observe a 24-hour fast without water and food and worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. They break their fast on the next day. The devotees spend their day by singing, dancing and merrymaking in temple premises and public places. The women danced together to the foot-tapping music of Nepal. "Teej" refers to the "third" day that falls every month after the new moon (Amavasya), and the third day after the full moon night of every month. Teej in Nepal is dedicated to the Goddess Parvati, marking her union with Lord Shiva and women fast for the well-being of husband, children, and the whole family.

Balochistan activists protest in London, demand release of activists detained in Pak

London (UK), Aug 31 (ANI): Balochistan activists gathered outside British PM's House at 10 Downing Street in London on August 30.They held protest against Pakistani atrocities. Protestors seek PM's immediate intervention for release of thousands of Baloch political activists. Baloch political activists are languishing in detention centres in Pakistan. Protest was organised by Baloch National Movement on occasion of 'International Day of the Disappeared'.

Watch: Pakistan minister gets a shock after mentioning PM Modi's name

Lahore (Pakistan), Aug 30 (ANI): In a bizarre incident, Pakistani Railway Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed got an electric shock while addressing a gathering on Friday. In a video which has gone viral on social media, Rashid while addressing the gathering says "hum tumhari Modi niyaton se waqif hain (we are aware of your intentions, Narendra Modi)". The second he passes the comment against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he gets an electric shock.

20 chefs from world over participate in World Sushi Cup competition

Tokyo (Japan), Aug 29 (ANI): Sushi is a one of the staple dishes of Japan. It is prepared by arranging various ingredients on a plate to create themes. "World sushi cup Japan 2019" was recently held in Tokyo. This competition was held to improve the skill of sushi chefs around the world and promote sushi culture of Japan. Twenty chefs from various regions and countries participated in the sushi competition. Judges at the competition include Daisuke Terasawa and Terasawa, a comic artist of "Shota-no-Sushi", which depicts the life of a sushi chef. Cartoons and dramas have introduced sushi culture to young Japanese people. Recently, cartoons have widely introduced Japanese sushi culture overseas through publication and broadcasting dramas. Yap Wee Leong, a young sushi chef from Malaysia won the competition. His generation of sushi chefs has an experience to watch comic and TV drama of "Shota-no-Sushi". That comic provoked him to be a World top Sushi chef.

Watermelon road race oragnised in Japan

Chiba (Japan), Aug 29 (ANI): Watermelon is the most beloved summer fruit in Japan. Tomisato is a town in Chiba Prefecture of Japan. The town is well known for growing high quality watermelons. From the last 36 years, Tomisato has been holding this running festival to celebrate the red fruit's harvest. Visitors from all across Japan come to Tomisato to run and eat this. Some runners and spectators took full advantage of the watermelon theme, by dressing in green, red, and black. Despite the discomfort, runners bravely put on their best impression of a watermelon. Like the unique costumes, Tomisato's watermelons have a unique history. The running festival is a way for the local agricultural setup to showcase the year's harvest and sell watermelon to tourists coming to participate in the road race. Many participants were interested in the all-you-can-eat watermelon provided at the end of the race. Some runners also brought watermelon back to their home as a souvenir. The race has differe

Pak-backed terrorism continues to hound Kashmiris

PoK, AUGUST 27, 2019:- Pakistan's nefarious agenda of using religion to nurture and proliferate terrorism has deeply hurt the interests and ambitions of Kashmiris. They have not just been suffering to the violent anti-India campaigns launched by Islamabad but a systematic design has also crushed their movement seeking freedom from the clutches of Pakistan. The Kashmiri leaders, who left the region after Pakistan's establishment hounded them, accuse Pakistan of using the gullible youth of Kashmir as cannon fodder to wage a war against India. They say that Kashmiri youth is brain-washed in the name of religion.

Kashmir issue is bilateral, don't want to trouble other countries: PM Modi

Biarritz (France), Aug 26 (ANI): United States president Donald Trump met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of G7 Summit in France's Biarritz. Both the dignitaries held bilateral talks and also interacted with medipersons. While answering a question on negotiating with neighbouring country Pakistan, PM Modi said that all the issues between India and Pakistan are bilateral in nature and that is why we don't bother any other country regarding them. He also added, "India and Pakistan were together before 1947 and I'm confident that we can discuss our problems and solve them, together." Supporting the same, President Trump also said that America has very good relations with PM Modi and Pakistan's PM Imran Khan and they can solve the Kahsmir issue themselves and they are doing it for a long time.

Trump jokes with PM Modi, says he speaks very good English, just doesn't want to talk

Biarritz (France), Aug 26 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump on August 26 met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of G-7 Summit in France's Biarritz. Both the dignitaries held bilateral meet and also interacted the mediapersons. Reacting on his country being treated more fairly now by the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Trump said, "We haven't been happy with the WTO. But now, we are winning cases, we won the big airbus case... it was the tremendous case, billions of dollars. That was the most recent victory; we are being treated more fairly now in the WTO, which we appreciate," Trump said at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the ongoing G-7 summit here.

Baloch Republican Party stages anti-Pakistan protest in Germany

Frankfurt (Germany), Aug 26 (ANI): The Baloch Republican Party (BRP) organized a protest outside Pakistan consulate in Frankfurt and raises pro-freedom slogans on August 26. They also accused Pakistan for carrying out atrocities on Baloch people by carrying out military operations. The protesters raised slogans like 'Pakistan terrorist', 'Pakistan is Taliban' and 'Stop military operations in Balochistan' and accused the Pakistan Army for promoting terrorism and killing innocent civilians. Similar events are taking place across Balochistan and abroad in commemoration of Shaheed Nawab Akbar Bugti on his martyrdom anniversary. On the other side, few Pakistani supporters also gathered outside the consulate to disrupt the peaceful protest by the Baloch.

G7 Summit: PM Modi feels he has Kashmir situation under control, says Donald Trump

Biarritz (France), Aug 26 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump on August 26 met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of G-7 Summit in France's Biarritz. Both the dignitaries held bilateral meet and also interacted the mediapersons. While answering the media, President Trump clarified his position on Jammu and Kashmir issue. He said that he is assured that PM Modi-led government has the situation 'under control.' "We spoke last night about Kashmir, Prime Minister really feels he has it under control. They speak with Pakistan and I'm sure that they will be able to do something that will be very good," said Trump. While reacting on the same issue, "PM Modi said, Indian and Pakistan has several bilateral issues. I called him up and told him that Pakistan needs to fight, India too, Pakistan illiteracy, India too, Pakistan needs to fight decease India too and so together let's join forces to fight poverty and all things that two countries facing, lets work together for the we

Locals thrash police personnel in Bihar's Saharsa

Saharsa (Bihar), Aug 26 (ANI): Locals thrashed police officials in of Bihar's Saharsa district. The incident took place at Azad Chowk, where locals were protesting against the murder of Narsih Jha, who was shot dead by the goons during he was being robbed. Locals jammed the road during the protest, when police went there to disperse the protestors; they started attacking the police officials.

India, America together trying to increase trade relations: PM Modi

Biarritz (France), Aug 26 (ANI): United States president Donald Trump on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of G-7 Summit in France's Biarritz. During the meeting, PM Modi said that India welcomes America's suggestions in many subjects. He also emphasised that both the countries are working together to improve trade relations.

PM Modi, President Trump meet on sidelines of G7 Summit

Biarritz (France), Aug 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France's Biarritz on August 26. The Kashmir issue to be brought up at the meeting after Trump relentlessly offered to mediate.

World leaders arrive for G7 Summit

Biarritz (France), Aug 26 (ANI): World leaders have gathered for the G7 summit in France's Biarritz. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached for G7 Summit. French President Emmanuel Macron and Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also reached for the summit. Meanwhile, Senegal President Macky Sall and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres reached at G7 Summit meet.The summit commenced from August 24 in Biarritz and will end on August 26.

G7 Summit: PM Modi meets Senegal President Macky Sall

Biarritz (France), Aug 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President of Senegal, Macky Sall on the sidelines of the G7Summit in Biarritz. The summit commenced from August 24 in Biarritz. The summit will end on August 26. The Group of Seven (G7) is an international intergovernmental economic organization consisting of the seven largest IMF-described advanced economies in the world.

Special screening of 'Batla House' held for BSF in WB's Siliguri

Siliguri (WB), Aug 26 (ANI): Bollywood movie 'Batla House' featuring John Abraham was screened for officers of the Border Security Force (BSF) deployed at the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal's Siliguri. The thriller drama is inspired by the real Batla House encounter that took place almost a decade ago on September 19, 2008, officially known as Operation Batla House. Directed by Nikkhil Advani, the film is written by Ritesh Shah who previously worked on the hit film 'Pink'.

French President Emmanuel Macron receives PM Modi in France

Biarritz (France), Aug 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi was received by French President Emmanuel Macron on former's arrival at Hotel du Palais in Biarritz. G7 Summit will be held at Hotel du Palais on August 26. PM Modi is expected to speak on environment, climate, oceans and digital transformation at the global summit.

PM Modi meets Crown Prince of Bahrain Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Manama

Manama (Bahrain), Aug 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on his third leg of the three-nation tour to France, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain. PM Modi met Crown Prince of Bahrain, Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, in Manama on August 24. PM Modi already rounded up his visits to France and United Arab Emirates (UAE). Earlier, PM Modi also met King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in the capital city Manama.

PM Modi meets King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Manama

Manama (Bahrain), Aug 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on his third leg of the three-nation tour to France, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain. PM Modi met King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in country's capital Manama on August 24. PM Modi already rounded up his visits to France and United Arab Emirates (UAE).

PM Modi conferred 'The King Hamad Order of Renaissance' by King of Bahrain

Manama (Bahrain), Aug 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on his third leg of the three-nation tour to France, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain. PM Narendra Modi was conferred 'The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance' by King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on August 24. While addressing the joint statement along with the King of Bahrain, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "I feel very honoured and fortunate to be awarded The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance. I am equally honoured by your majesty's friendship for me and for my country." "I humbly accept this prestigious honour on behalf of 1.3 billion Indians," PM added. "It is an honour for entire India. This is a symbol of the close and friendly relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and India."