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You don't need coalition, I do: Israeli PM jokes with Modi over telephone

Jerusalem (Israel)/New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): As Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP assured its return to power at the centre even as counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections is still underway, his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated him for the thumping majority. "Narendra my friend, congratulation, what an enormous victory, I hope, Narendra, that we can see each other soon, as soon as you form a government and as soon as we form a government," Netanyahu told PM Modi over the phone. Netanyahu also joked about PM Modi looking to get a comfortable majority, whereas he himself still needs coalition to run the government as the recent national elections in the Middle-eastern country gave a fractured mandate. "Well thank you for your congratulations on my victory, but there's one difference, you don't need a coalition, I do and there's a big difference," the Israeli PM jokingly said.

Supporters celebrate BJP's triumph in Dubai, Perth, Singapore

Dubai (UAE)/ Perth (Australia)/ Singapore, May 23 (ANI): As the trends show that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is heading for a gigantium win and set to return in the power again. Supporters of BJP celebrated the victory not only in India but across the world. People in Dubai celebrated BJP's victory wearing party's t-shirt and were chanting PM Modi's name. People in Australia's Perth also celebrated BJP's win by chanting PM Modi's name and dancing to the drum beat.

Casio contributes to mathematics study in Japan

Tokyo (Japan), May 23 (ANI): This is an action game that solves mathematics function problem on smart-phone and tablet device for learning the formula of functions. Casio, the Japanese maker of various range of products like calculator and watches, developed it to increase the interest level in mathematics. Casio has developed a calculator that is tailored to meet various purposes of education and business. Casio has contributed to math education in developing countries. They have also awarded scientific calculators to schools and held math competitions to help students learn the fun of math. The game helps the user learn mathematical function formula. User can learn mathematics and have fun at the same time. User can read comics according to their level of progress in the game. By making the characters in the game and comics the same, it helps the user enjoy mathematics. Casio's math education support program contributes to the development of students who aspire to study the science

RJP-N demands government to make probe report on Madhesh Movement public

Kathmandu (Nepal), May 21 (ANI): Rastriya Janata Party- Nepal has again drawn the government's attention to make probe report of Madhesh Movement public which was prepared under the leadership of former Justice Girish Chandra Lal. RJP-N Lawmaker Chanda Chaudhary on Monday's parliament session urged the government to release the report for public viewing. RJP-N has been demanding for the publication of the report for a long time now. Though Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli had insisted in his previous address to the parliament that the report would be published soon, however, the report is yet to be publicly accessed. As a matter of fact, the government formed after 2006 has never made the reports made by various commissions public. However, responding to the issue raised by the disgruntled Madhesh-based party's lawmakers, House Speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara claimed that the government would address the issue. The Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal has been long demanding for the release of the r

EAM Swaraj attends SCO's Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), May 22 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj attended the meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek. The meeting was held for Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM). It exchanged views on topical issues of international and regional importance. Earlier in the day, Swaraj called on Kyrgyzstan President Sooronbay Jeenbekov.

MQM is secular, it rejects religious fanaticism in all forms: Founder Altaf Hussain

London (UK) May 20 (ANI): Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Altaf Hussain who is fighting for the rights of minority communities in Pakistan, has cleared that his organisation is "secular" and rejected religious fanaticism in all its forms. Hussain, who is advocating for the equal rights of Mohajirs, Pashtuns and other minority communities in Pakistan, has highlighted military barbarism of India's neighbour.

It's a grumpy day, Internet's favourite Grumpy Cat is no more

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Internet sensation and meme inspiration, Tardar Sauce aka the Grumpy Cat passed away at the age of seven at her home in Phoenix, Arizona.In a post on Instagram, the official Grumpy Cat handle posted that the beloved cat died on May 14 after a urinary tract infectionGrumpy Cat was the internet's favourite cat and her grumpy yet hilarious expression was an inspiration for various memorable memes."We are unimaginably heartbroken to announce the loss of our beloved Grumpy Cat," Tabatha Bundesen, Grumpy Cat's owner, said according to CNN.Grumpy Cat, real name Tardar Sauce, had feline dwarfism. This, her owners said, probably accounted for her distinctive facial features and small size.She became an internet celebrity in September 2012, when Tabatha's brother Bryan posted photos showing her in all her disgruntled glory on Reddit.Grumpy Cat became such a cultural phenomenon that she inspired art projects, perfumes, merchandise, Skechers shoes, comics and even a "Grump

Landmark Move: Taiwan legalizes same-sex marriage, first in Asia

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): Taiwan became the first Asian-nation to legalize same-sex marriage. The lawmakers of Taiwan passed a law allowing same-sex couples to form "exclusive permanent unions" and to apply for a "marriage registration" with government agencies, reported Al Jazeera. The court gave a deadline till May 24 to lawmakers to amend the country's constitution to bring marriage equality. Hundreds of gay rights supporters gathered outside the Parliament building in the capital of Taipei in the heavy rains awaiting the results of the ruling. "Today, we have a chance to make history and show the world that progressive values can take root in an East Asian society," President Tsai Ing-wen added in a Twitter post.

Atrocities against minorities growing rapidly in Pakistan, says activist

Geneva (Switzerland), May 16 (ANI): Religious minorities that formed a significant part of the population when Pakistan came into existence have been reduced to a miniscule count owing to an organised clampdown launched against them by the state and the non-state actors. They are reeling under atrocities of highest degrees with state subjecting them to arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances and even cold-blooded homicides. In places where there are not facing an immediate death threat, they are treated as second class citizens and are discriminated on all segments of their daily life including education, employment and even worship. Abusive enforcement of country's blasphemy laws has further suppressed the life of minorities. The law enforcement agencies have observed the situations as bystanders with religious extremists taking control of the discourse. Recent example being the Asia Bibi case, where the victim faced death row after being framed wrongly and had to leave the coun

Nepal-India franchise expo formally inaugurated

Kathmandu (Nepal), May 16 (ANI): Nepal's biggest investment expo, Nepal-India Franchise Investment Expo and Conclave got formally inaugurated on Thursday by Nepal's Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada. Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri also graced the occasion organized in the Hotel Yak and Yeti in Nepal's capital Kathmandu city. The two day event provides a platform for the Indian companies to expand reach in Nepali market and to help the entrepreneurs from Nepal who want to connect with a well known Indian company. While inaugurating the program, Nepal's Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada claimed that events like this would spur new business ideas in Nepal.M Over 100 brands mostly from India have arrived in Nepal's capital Kathmandu to take part in the expo hoping to find a partner who can bring their service to Nepal as Franchise. Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri focused on shared behavior between Nepal and India. This sort of co-operation would provide exp

Nepal-India Franchise: largest investment expo starts in Nepal

Kathmandu (Nepal), May 16 (ANI): Nepal-India Franchise Investment Expo and Conclave, the first of its kind franchise investment expo kicked off on Wednesday in the Nepal's capital city Kathmandu. The two-day expo is being organised in association with the embassy of India, Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Franchise India. Over 100 brands, 3500 buyers, 100 delegates, and 1500 HNI Investors attended the event. The two-day event started from 15th of May, 2019 and primarily focused on building relations between India and Nepal through entrepreneurial development comprising of in-investment, brand concept, and business operations.

Tourists throng to see "Sakura", the cherry blossoms of Japan

Tokyo / Aichi, Japan (ANI), May 16 (ANI): The symbol of Japanese spring is "Sakura" Cherry blossom season. Many Japanese and foreign tourists are looking forward to seeing the cherry blossom in full bloom, taking a walk through the cherry tree-lined street, watching the cherry blossom from the boat, and having a picnic under the cherry trees. These cherry blossoms are named "Someiyoshino". Every year, the best time to witness Someiyoshino begins from the end of March. The flowering of cherry blossom lasts till the month of May. Once "Someiyoshino" is over, people flock to other beautiful places to enjoy late blooms elsewhere in the country. During winters, the "Chausu-kougen" mountain located in Aichi Prefecture becomes a skiing haven amidst the snow-clad mountains. There are special arrangements for visitors to use the lift to reach the mountain top. The "Shiba Zakura" blooms look like a carpet of flowers and form a bed on the ground. It is often described as grass-cherry blossoms bec

Thailand's MCOT TV launches "Japan Discovery" to promote tourism industry in Japan

Nagoya (Japan), May 16 (ANI): Japan is eager to invite foreign tourists to boost the industry. Japanese Government are focusing on the tourism industry and appealing them to get involved to uplift the sector. In the foreign countries introduction of Japan tourism is an attractive element of media including TV. The TV crew of "MCOT" television from Thailand filmed the traditional castle of Nagoya located in Aichi Prefecture of Japan. They covered the off-beat tourism spots apart from famous Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, and so on. This TV program's title is "Japan Discovery - 2 Gens' Venture in Japan. This is a Japanese temple named "Kakuozan Nittaiji" that has a deep connection with Thailand. In the temple, there is a statue of "Chulalongkorn", a famous king from Thailand. It is one of the most important places for Thai people living in Japan. Visitors can find Thai- characteristics in the temple which shows the connection with the country. The reporters from MCOT TV interviewed two generations of

Watch: VP Naidu exchanges gifts with Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc in Hanoi

Hanoi (Vietnam), May 12 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday met the Prime Minister of Vietnam, Nguyen Xuan Phuc, in Hanoi and exchanged gifts with him. Naidu is on a four-day official visit to Vietnam to boost bilateral relations with the Southeast nation. Naidu had arrived in Hanoi on Thursday and met the Chairwoman of National Assembly of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on Friday.

VP Naidu appreciates Jaipur Foot initiative, says it provides freedom, mobility to differently-abled persons

Hanoi (Vietnam), May 11 (ANI): While addressing a gathering at Jaipur Foot Artificial Limb Fitment Camp held at Embassy of India in Vietnam's Hanoi, President M. Venkaiah Naidu said, "Jaipur Foot is great initiative that provides to differently-abled persons a sense of freedom and mobility, and ability to live life fully." VP Naidu is on a four-day visit to Vietnam.

VP Naidu meets Chairwoman of Vietnam's National Assembly in Hanoi

Hanoi (Vietnam), May 11 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, who is on a four-day visit to Vietnam, on Friday, met the chairwoman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Nguyen Kim Thi Ngan in capital Hanoi. Naidu had arrived in Vietnam on Thursday for his official four-day visit to the Southeast Asian nation. The visit is expected to enhance India's comprehensive strategic partnership with Vietnam.

Confident that we'll achieve our bilateral trade target by the year 2020: VP Naidu in Vietnam

Hanoi (Vietnam), May 10 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu is on his 4-day visit to Vietnam. During his visit, he held a meeting to his Vietnamese counterpart Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh. During the meet, Naidu said, "We covered a wide range of bilateral, multilateral cooperation. We've agreed to strengthen further our bilateral cooperation in defence, security, peaceful use of energy and outer space, science and technology, oil and gas, renewable energy, infrastructure development, agriculture, and innovation based sectors. I am confident that we will achieve our bilateral trade target of US$15 Billion by the year 2020".

VP Naidu meets Vietnamese counterpart Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh

Hanoi (Vietnam), May 10 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu met Vietnamese Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh in Vietnam's Hanoi. The meeting was held at Presidential Palace. The meeting was held ahead of delegation level talk. Naidu is on his 4-day visit to Vietnam.

Kyocera introduces kitchen products in Singapore

Singapore, May 09 (ANI): Kitchen goods lined at corner of a shopping center. These are ceramic-coated knife, peeler, chopping board, etc. Singapore is one of the most developed countries in Southeast Asia and attracts people who are sensitive to fashion and convenience. Kyocera is known as a pioneer in electronic components. Now, the brand value of "Kyocera" is spreading among consumers through its modern kitchen goods. This mug bottle is a popular product. Conventional mug bottle is coated with ceramic, so it keeps cleanliness because there is no degeneration of metal and there is water repellent resistance. Japan airlines "JAL" collaborated with Kyocera for use of mug bottle at the memorial for the 60th anniversary of Singapore-Japan route. The bottle is very popular among JAL staffs and guests. This is famous tea cafe in Singapore which also sells mug bottle. Kyocera is aiming for to expand business by collaborating with local company. This way it can get more people to use mug bott

Japanese delicacies attract foreignersSingapore

Tokyo (Japan), May 09 (ANI): Japan's famous "Washoku" is a traditional Japanese practice which is based on set of skills, knowledge and traditions relating to preparation and processing of food. It has an UNESCO intangible cultural heritage status. These dishes are made with seasonal ingredients and colorful serve. In recent years, many tourists coming to Japan look for Washoku food as the country's food culture is getting attention across the world. This is a contest for cooks in Japan and it takes place every year. In "Sushi Cup" and "Japanese World Challenge" competition, chefs who are not Japanese but foreigners from many countries around the world take part. Through these chefs, Japanese food is introduced to people all over the world. Apple produced in Japan is lined up in Indonesia market. Japanese fruits have been attracting consumer's attention in Southeast Asia. This is apple field which is typical production area in Aomori Prefecture in northeast Japan. These people are mem