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Xi Jinping likely to visit India this year for informal summit: MEA

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), Jun 13 (ANI): After Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, the former invited the Chinese leader for a Wuhan-like informal summit to India later this year for which Jinping expressed his "readiness", Ministry of Foreign Affairs told reporters in Kyrgyzstan capital. "Prime Minister welcomed him (Xi Jinping) to India for next informal summit. President Xi Jinping confirmed his readiness to visit India this year," said Vijay Gokhale, Foreign Secretary, MEA. PM Modi had held delegation-level talks with the Chinese President on the sidelines of two-day SCO Summit.

PM Modi and Russian Prez Putin hold delegation level talks on sidelines of SCO summit

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), June 13, ANI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a delegation level talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek. Both the leaders held the delegation level talk on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. PM Modi and the Russian President reviewed all aspects of bilateral relations to further strengthen the strategic relationship. The prime minister also thanked Russia for its support for the rifle manufacturing unit in Amethi. PM Modi had arrived in Bishkek today to attend the two-day multilateral conference. He will also hold bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

PM Modi will inaugurate India-Kyrgyz Business Forum on June 14: Indian Ambassador

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), Jun 13 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Indian Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Alok Dimri on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kyrgyzstan for SCO summit said, "After the summit ends, PM's bilateral visit to Kyrgyzstan will begin on June 14. He'll inaugurate a business forum. Delegation level talks will also take place." He will also hold bilateral meetings with President Xi Jinping of China and President Vladimir Putin of Russia. PM Modi earlier today emplaned to Kyrgyzstan to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Heads and State meeting.

US, India bilateral relationship extremely important: Mike Pompeo

Washington, DC (US), Jun 13 (ANI): Ahead of US Secretary Mike Pompeo's visit to India in late June, which is aimed at deepening US partnerships in US-pacific region, he today at the India Ideas Summit mentioned that the bilateral relationship between US and India is extremely important. Mike Pompeo IN Washington DC said, "I'll have the incredible privilege to meet again with Prime Minister Modi and my new counterpart too, Minister of External Affairs Jaishankar, all heads of industry and other people. I'll be in India for a bit." He added, "Millions of Indians have been lifted out of poverty. India became a world leader in IT services, pharmaceuticals and so many more. US-India bilateral trade reached a US$ 142 Billion just last year, a 7 fold increase since 2001."

Hong Kong: 5,000 personnel deployed as protests against extradition bill intensify

New Delhi, Jun 12 (ANI): 5,000 police personnel in anti-riot gear have sealed all entrances of the Hong Kong's Legislative Council building, around which the protests are being held. Swathes of protesters took to the streets of Hong Kong continuing demonstrations against a controversial extradition bill which would allow criminal suspects in the city to be sent to mainland China for trial. The demonstrators have blocked roads around the complex and have erected barriers to hamper the arrival of additional policemen, according to CNN. Critics believe that the bill will leave anyone on Hong Kong soil vulnerable to being grabbed by the Chinese authorities for political reasons or inadvertent business offences, according to Al Jazeera.

Isolate Pakistan if it harbours terrorism, says US Congressman Scott Perry

Washington, DC (US), Jun 12 (ANI): Scott Perry, a member of the US Congress from Pennsylvania, reaffirmed support to the religious and ethnic minorities, who came together on Tuesday to stop religious radicalism in South Asia, particularly in Pakistan. While speaking to ANI, Perry said, "Pakistan needs to be isolated among the community of nations if they continue to harbour terrorism." Perry also highlighted the plight of all suffering ethnic and religious groups and how Pakistan has not yet taken any strong action against the terrorism operating from its soil. Perry added, "We don't support the fact that minorities are being suppressed anywhere for their religious beliefs or otherwise, and this is one of the reasons why the United States-Pakistan relations remain strenuous because we cannot accept that."

'I fully support his decision', says Hazel Keech on Yuvraj's retirement from international cricket

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jun 10 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh DGP Om Prakash Singh spoke to media after UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a meeting with Chief Secretary and Senior police officials. Speaking to media, he said, "Kushinagar, Hamirpur and Aligarh all cases were reviewed by CM. It was decided to identify and take strict actions against criminal elements. Foot patrolling will be increased and anti-romeo squads will be made more active.Mumbai, Jun 10 (ANI): Bollywood actress and cricketer Yuvraj Singh's wife Hazel Keech on Monday reacted on his husband's retirement from international cricket. She said that she fully respects and supports her husband's decision. "If the time has come for him to decide that I am done with international cricket, this decision he is been thinking about for the last two years, so he has my full support," she said. Yuvraj Singh today announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing down the curtain from a glittering career.

Baloch organisations hold joint campaign in London against enforced disappearances

London (England), Jun 10 (ANI): The World Baloch Organization (WBO) and the Baloch Republican Party (BRP) have jointly launched a human rights awareness campaign in London. The groups aim to highlight the "dire human rights situation in Pakistan," particularly the human rights abuses faced by the ethnic Baloch, Sindhi, Pashtun, Mohajir and religious minorities in the country through the campaign. The campaign will focus on the issue of enforced disappearances in Pakistan, where thousands have been forcibly abducted by Pakistan's military and its intelligence agencies. While most are extra-judicially killed and their bodies dumped on roadsides bearing signs of extreme torture, the groups claimed. Amnesty International has termed it the "Kill and dump" policy. Victims include activists, teachers, students, doctors, intellectuals and journalists who have voiced their opinions against the military's iron grip over the country. The military's control over the local media is such that anyone

'Rato Machhindranath' chariot festival concludes in Nepal's Lalitpur

Lalitpur (Nepal), Jun 10 (ANI): 'Rato Machhindranath' chariot festival concluded on Sunday after observing of Bhoto Jatra, which marks the end of the month-long celebration. The festival surrounds the tradition of displaying a jewel-studded vest 'Bhoto'. It is mainly celebrated by Buddhists and Hindus of the Newar community. It is one of the greatest religious events in the city and the longest chariot festival celebrated in the country. President of Nepal Bidhya Devi Bhandari was also present during the festival.

Watch: Crowd shouts 'chor hai' as Vijay Mallya leaves from the Oval after match

London, June 10 (ANI): Embattled liquor baron Vijay Mallya leaves from the Oval after the match between India and Australia. Vijay Mallya said, "I am making sure my mother doesn't get hurt", as crowd shouts "Chor hai".

Fire breaks out at Samuel Garside house in East London

East London, June 10 (ANI): Fire breaks out at Samuel Garside house by riverside barking in East London. Cause of fire is yet to be ascertained. No casualties have been reported yet and 100 fire tenders have reached at the spot to douse the fire. Fire doused within an hour, further details are awaited. Chairman of the Riverside Barking Housing Association Peter Mason said, "We understand that there was a fire in one of the balconies and the result of that was that it spread from that balcony all the way up to 5 floors and then spread across at least 4 floors."

Watch: Vijay Mallya arrives at The Oval cricket ground to watch India vs Australia match

Oval (England), June 09 (ANI): Embattled liquor baron Vijay Mallya was spotted outside The Oval in London where India is playing against Australia in its second World Cup 2019 match. Vijay Mallya who is accused of defrauding Indian banks to the tune of Rs 9,000 crore, said that he was there to watch the World Cup match."I am here to watch the game." This is not the first time Vijay Mallya has been seen at a cricket match. He's been a regular face at most cricket matches involving India in the UK.

PM Modi signs visitors' book at Presidential Secretariat in Colombo

Colombo (Sri Lanka), Jun 09 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Sunday. He visited Presidential Secretariat and signed visitors' book in Sri Lanka's Colombo. The Prime Minister also met Sri Lankan Leader of Opposition and Former President of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa. Earlier today, PM Modi also planted a sapling at president's secretariat residence. He is the first foreign leader, who visited Sri Lanka after the Easter terror attack. PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Maldives and Sri Lanka.

PM Modi hails India's democracy while interacting with expatriates in Sri Lanka

Colombo (Sri Lanka), June 09 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday interacted with Indian community at India House in Colombo. While addressing the Indian diaspora, he hailed Indian democracy by saying, "Democracy is a part of India's ethos, after independence, this is the largest voter turnout that the elections saw." The Prime Minister is on a two-day visit to Maldives and Sri Lanka.

Watch: PM Modi greets Indian diaspora after his address at India House in Colombo

Colombo (Sri Lanka), June 09 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people after his address at India House in Colombo. He addressed the Indian community and expressed his pleasure at meeting the Indian community.

PM Modi expresses his pleasure at meeting Indian diaspora in Colombo

Colombo (Sri Lanka), June 09 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday interacted with Indian community at India House in Colombo. While addressing the Indian diaspora, he expressed his pleasure at meeting the Indian community during his address, along with speaking on the recently culminated Lok Sabha elections which propelled him to power for the second consecutive term.

PM Modi meets TNA delegation in Colombo

Colombo (Sri Lanka), June 09 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met Tamil National Alliance (TNA) delegation in Colombo. The delegation led by R. Sampanthan had a fruitful discussion with the Prime Minister. The TNA delegation also congratulated PM Modi on his recent electoral victory in Lok Sabha election. PM Modi is the first foreign leader, who visited Sri Lanka after the Easter terror attack. PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Maldives and Sri Lanka.

PM Modi accorded ceremonial welcome in Colombo

Colombo (Sri Lanka), June 09 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome in Colombo today. Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena was also present during PM Modi's ceremonial welcome. PM Modi also planted a sapling at the Presidential Secretariat. Later, the PM will meet several dignitaries in Colombo. PM's stopover in Sri Lanka has been viewed as India's humane approach towards the people of island-nation after the Easter Sunday blasts and a part of India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy.

PM Modi departs for Sri Lanka from Maldives

Male (Maldives), June 09 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Sri Lanka from Maldives's Male today. PM Modi will meet Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena later in the day. During his visit, PM will hold discussions with Maithripala Sirisena. PM Modi will be the first foreign leader to visit the island nation after the Easter bombings that killed over 250 people, including 11 Indians. This will be Modi's third visit to Sri Lanka. Earlier, he visited the country in 2015 and 2017.

PM Modi, Maldives president hold delegation level talk

Male (Maldives), Jun 08 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Maldives, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Saturday held delegation level talks in Male. Both the leaders were expected to discuss bilateral relations. PM Modi arrived in Maldives on his first official foreign visit after taking oath for second consecutive term. He was given a ceremonial welcome in Male. PM Modi is on two-visit to Maldives and Sri Lanka.