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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.

UNSC President refuses to comment on Pakistan's letter to UN regarding abrogation of Article 370

New York, Aug 09 (ANI): President of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Joanna Wronecka, refused to comment on Pakistan's letter to United Nations regarding the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Government of India has recently scrapped off 'Article 370' and made two Union Territories i.e. Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh respectively. Though, Pakistan condemned Modi-led government's decision and wrote a letter to the Secretary General of the United Nations (UN) regarding the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. The United Nations has urged India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and maintain peace.

Panasonic introduces real-time tracking and projection mapping projector for Tokyo 2020

Tokyo (Japan), Aug 08 (ANI): Real-time tracking and projection mapping compatible projector was used for a highly innovative video performance during the "One Year to Go" Ceremony for Olympic Games in Tokyo next year. The event was jointly organised by Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee and Tokyo Metropolitan government with an aim to kick off the one-year countdown. They call athletes from the worldwide to participate in the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. The real-time tracking and projection mapping compatible projector is created by Panasonic. The biggest feature of this technology is that it makes it possible to follow people's movements and produce images. Until now, there have been delays in motion detection and video production, but with the latest technology, video production can be performed in concerts without delays in motion. The system consists of an infrared ray light and a high-speed camera sensor part and a high-speed projector that analyzes and projects photogra

Navjot Singh Sidhu visits his assembly constituency in Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab), Aug 08 (ANI): Former Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu visited his assembly constituency in Amritsar on August 8. He is Member of the Legislative Assembly from Amritsar East. Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu had resigned from the state Cabinet few days back. Submitting his resignation letter to the Congress President Rahul Gandhi (Who had also submitted his resignation), Sidhu posted a copy of the same on Twitter. Later it was accepted by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh.

Property worth 500 million rupees gutted by fire in Nepal

Kathmandu (Nepal), Aug 08 (ANI): A fire broke in a building of Nepal's internet service provider, Subisu Cablenet Pvt. Ltd in Kathmandu on Wednesday, which was located near the Prime Minister's residence. Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's residence which lies about a kilometre away from the site of the incident was reported at around 1 PM. It took nearly one-and-a-half hours for the fire brigade, Nepal Army, Armed Police Force and Nepal Police to douse the fire. As per the police, about 200 staff members were present inside the building, which hosts the main server, and all were evacuated unharmed. An estimated two thousand litres of diesel was stocked inside barrels that were kept in the building premises to operate the generators. Details about the loss of property are yet to be ascertained but an estimated loss of around 500 million rupees has incurred.

Pak PM Imran Khan presides security meeting over abrogation of Article 370

Islamabad (Pakistan), Aug 07 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired meeting of National Security Committee at Prime Minister's Office in Islamabad today. The meet took place after resolution revoking Article 370 was passed in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. Pakistan National Security Committee decided to take following actions: 1. Downgrading of diplomatic relations with India. 2. Suspension of bilateral trade with India. 3. Review of bilateral arrangements.

Foreign dignitaries and others mourn Sushma Swaraj's sad demise

New Delhi, Aug 07 (ANI): Condolences began pouring in from foreign dignitaries and others following the demise of former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, who passed away due to cardiac arrest on Tuesday night. The 67-year-old BJP stalwart was admitted to All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) following deterioration in her health. She passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest. India's Ambassador to the UAE Navdeep Suri tweeted his condolences, describing Swaraj as an "inspirational leader". Terming Swaraj as one of India's most respected leaders, Ambassador of France to India Alexandre Ziegler lauded her for taking Indo-French bilateral ties to "new heights". Afghan Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani also tweeted, "I'm saddened to hear of the untimely demise of @SushmaSwaraj, Senior BJP leader and former Foreign Minister of India. My deepest condolences to the people and government of India on the loss of a distinguished public figure who represented her country

PoK activist asks Amit Shah for legislative representation in JandK assembly

Washington DC (USA), Aug 06 (ANI): Prominent Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) Senge H Sering welcomed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) being an integral part of Jammu and Kashmir (JandK), and asked the former to reserve legislative seats of Gilgit-Baltistan in JandK assembly. Sering also asked for legislative representation of PoK region in both houses of Parliament -Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. "We ask for representation in legislative bodies of India. Reserved seats in the newly-formed Union Territories should have representation from Gilgit-Baltistan. We should have representation in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha," Sering said from Washington.