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Watch: President Kovind arrives in Bolivia on official visit

Santa Cruz (Bolivia), Mar 29 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind arrived in Santa Cruz on his official visit to Bolivia. President of Bolivia Evo Morales along with other dignitaries welcomed them at the airport. President Kovind is on is three nation visit to Croatia, Bolivia and Chile from March 25th to April 4th.

Indian Foreign Secretary discusses bilateral relation, terrorism during his Nepal visit

Kathmandu (Nepal), Mar 28 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale arrived in Nepal's capital for two-day visit on March 27. He held bilateral talks with his Nepalese counterpart Shanker Das Bairagi in Kathmandu on Thursday. The two Foreign Secretaries discussed the bilateral ties between both the countries. During the visit, the foreign secretary met with Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. The foreign secretary is in the Himalayan nation to review the progress made in the ongoing India-aided projects in Nepal. Gokhale's visit to Nepal comes a day before the Nepal Investment Summit 2019. In the wake of last month's terror attack in Pulwama, the two sides also discussed ways to combat menace of terrorism.

Okura Nikko Hotel Management stresses on attractiveness of Okinawa sightseeing and stay

Okinawa (Japan), Mar 28 (ANI): Okinawa is one of the famous resort destinations in Japan. In 2017, the number of tourists visiting Okinawa was about 9,390,000 people that even exceeded the number of tourists in Hawaii for the first time. There are many attractions for visiting Okinawa among tourists such as enjoying nature and beach, experience culture of Okinawa. "Hotel Nikko Alivila" is located in the center of Okinawa and is blessed with abundant nature. The hotel has highest reputation around there and many tourists from oversea visit and stay. The design of the hotel is based on exotic Spanish colonial style. It offers various services such as spacious guest room all in comfortable size and variety of restaurant's food, which make guests feel welcomed. Guests can also enjoy various views of the sea. The number of couples having wedding in Okinawa is increasing. Hotel Nikko Alivila has a lot of guests for the purpose of wedding. Also, it offers arranging wedding plan. Many tourists

India has special connection with University of Zagreb: Prez Kovind in Croatia

Zagreb (Croatia), Mar 27 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the students at the University of Zagreb on Wednesday. President Kovind hailed the Indology Department of Zagreb University by saying that it has made outstanding contribution to the study and promotion of Indian languages, philosophy, history and culture in Croatia. "We in India have special connection with this university, particularly with faculty of humanities and social sciences for hosting the department of Indology." "Studying India, our languages our traditions and our cultures you have truly brought our two countries together," he added. President Kovind arrived in Zagreb on March 25 on the first leg of his three-nation tour to Croatia, Bolivia and Chile.

Govt school in Chhattisgarh's Kondagaon operating from hut for years

Kondagaon (Chhattisgarh), Mar 27 (ANI): The condition of a government school in Chhattisgarh's Kondagaon is so worse that the classes are being conducted in a hut, that is on the verge of collapsing, for years. Due to obvious drawbacks of a shack, the school remains closed during monsoon. Complaints have been made to the concerned authorities who only give assurances of making a new building for the school, said Mansharam who teaches at the school.

India and Croatia sign MoUs in presence of President Kovind and Croatian President

Zagreb (Croatia), Mar 26 (ANI): Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) were signed between India and Croatia in presence of President Ram Nath Kovind and Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic in Zagreb today. The main MoUs were signed for cooperation in the field of tourism, cultural relations and various other topics. Soon after the signing of MoUs, President Kovind said, "I had very productive discussions today with Croatian President covering all aspects of relationships. We appreciated the close cultural ties that exist between our two countries and reaffirmed our commitment to expand economic relations." President Kovind is on three-nation tour to Croatia, Bolivia and Chile.

President Kovind meets his Croatian counterpart Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic

Zagreb (Croatia), March 26, 2019: President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday met his Croatian counterpart Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic in Zagreb. He also received the guard of honour. Presidne Kovind was also awarded the 'Grand Order of King Tomislav with Sash and Grand Star' by the President of Croatia for his exceptional contribution to the advancement of overall relations and development of mutual cooperation between India and Croatia and for promoting friendship and partnership between the people of both the countries. President Kovind arrived in Zagreb on March 25 on the first leg of his three-nation tour to Croatia, Bolivia and Chile.

Pakistan using PoK territory for harbouring terrorists

Geneva, Switzerland, March 26, 2019:- People from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) are showing their resentment against Pakistani establishment, which for years, they say, have used their homeland to breed terrorists. They are not just demanding Islamabad to withdraw its support to terror outfits but have also been demanding it to vacate their territory. Kashmiri activists living in exile accused Pakistan of using multi-faceted agenda of driving out the indigenous people off their homes and later using their estate to carry out their sinister agenda.

After RJP-N, FSF-N warns to quit Oli Government in Nepal

Kathmandu (Nepal), Mar 25 (ANI): After Rastriya Janata Party- Nepal withdrew its support from the incumbent government of Nepal, another party, Federal Socialist Forum- Nepal, has warned of stepping down if the promised agreements are not fulfilled. Addressing the last parliamentary session of the Lower House of Nepal, FSF-N MP Rajendra Prasad Shrestha warned of walking out from the KP Oli-led government if the demands are not met. FSF-N, which was also the member of the Federal Alliance, had come to the streets during the 2015 protest against the newly promulgated constitution of Nepal. Later after the split of the Federal Alliance, the party isolated from the disgruntled parties under the Federal Alliance and it is now on board the KP Sharma Oli-led government. The RJP-N on 10th March had formally withdrawn its support to the KP Sharma Oli Government after its demands were not met.

Nepal, Japan sign Memorandum of Cooperation in Kathmandu

Kathmandu (Nepal), Mar 26 (ANI): The government of Nepal and the government of Japan signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) in Nepal's Kathmandu on Monday. As per the memorandum, Nepali workers would get the status of 'Residence of Specified Skilled Workers' in Japan.

Israel rocket attack: IDF retaliates with strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza

Gaza, Mar 26 (ANI): The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) carried out strikes on Hamas targets after the latter launched a rocket in Tel Aviv which had hit a house and as result injured seven people. Gaza's health ministry said that seven people were injured in the strikes. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently in the United States, will cut short his visit amid the new security challenge.

Thai elections: Prayut poised to continue as PM

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): The pro-regime Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), who fielded military junta leader Prayut Chan-o-cha as its Prime Ministerial candidate, is poised to win the 2019 general elections here as of Sunday night, as per unofficial results from the Election Commission. Around 92 per cent of the votes had been counted by Sunday night, in which the PPRP led with 7.5 million votes, followed by Pheu Thai with 7 million votes, reports Bangkok Post. Many analysts speculate that Prayut will be able to stake enough votes to continue as the Prime Minister. He came into power after leading a coup against Pheu Thai Party's government - led by Yingluck Shinawatra - in 2014, following which a new constitution was written by the military junta.

Let 'oppressed' minorities in Pakistan decide whether they want to live with the country or not: MQM Founder

London (UK), Mar 25 (ANI): Muttahidda Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder leader Altaf Hussain has once again laid his demand for the right of self-determination and that minority communities like Mohajirs, Balouchs, Pashtuns and other oppressed nationals want to live with the country or not. He laid this demand while speaking to a gathering at the Kenton Hall on the occasion of MQM's 35th Foundation Day. His address was heard and viewed live across the world by the followers, activists, affiliates and sympathisers. Altaf also slammed Pakistan for fraudulently commemorating Pakistan Day on 23rd march each year and claimed that Pakistan had fraudulently taken the Lahore Resolution as Pakistan Resolution that was presented and passed at Manto Park Lahore on 23rd March 1940. The Lahore Resolution never mentioned Pakistan but had carried suggestions for giving autonomous state status to Muslim Majority provinces in undivided India and those provinces are still with India as its integrated parts.

With sword fights and martial arts, Punjab celebrates annual 'Hola Mohalla' festival

Anandpur Sahib (Punjab), Mar 23: Sikh devotees celebrated the annual spring festival of 'Hola Mohalla' on Thursday with a display of sword fights and martial arts in Anandpur Sahib city in Punjab. Thousands of spectators, including foreign tourists, gathered at the Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib 'Gurudwara', a famous Sikh shrine, to see men display their bravery and skills in ancient warfare known as 'Gatka' and sword fighting in a colourful ceremony. Tourists were delighted to witness the festivities and they enjoyed being in Punjab on the occasion. Devotees also offered prayers at the holiest shrine of Sikhism, the Golden Temple in the evening to mark the occasion. The festival commemorates the transformation of Sikh community into a martial fraternity by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru (leader) of the Sikhs. It coincides with Holi, the Hindu festival of colours.

New Zealand to ban all military-style weapons

Christchurch (New Zealand), Mar 21 (ANI): New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced ban on weapons in the wake of shooting at twin mosques in Chirtchurch. She said, "New Zealand will ban all military style semi automatic weapons, we will also ban all assault rifles, all high capacity magazines and parts with the ability to convert firearms into a military-style semi-automatic weapon." Twin mosque terror attack in Christchurch killed 50 people. The gruesome act was carried out by gunman under a span of 36 minutes during the Friday prayers.

Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi arrested in London

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday said that diamond merchant Nirav Modi has been arrested in London, and would be produced in Westminster Court later today. On Monday, a London court issued an arrest warrant against diamond merchant Nirav Modi, who is wanted in India for an alleged loan default case.

Consulate General of India in Nepal's Birgunj organizes 'Festival of India in Nepal' to celebrate Holi

Birgunj (Nepal), Mar 20 (ANI): Ahead of Holi, Consulate General of India organised a cultural festival in Nepal's Birgunj on Tuesday. Event was titled as 'Festival of India in Nepal'. Numerous guests attended the festival and were entertained with Maithili song and dance performed by experts. This cultural festival clearly shows the healthy relations of Indo-Nepal.

Watch: Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi evades questions on arrest warrant against him

London (UK), Mar 19 (ANI): Fugitive billionaire diamantaire Nirav Modi was spotted at a restaurant in London on Monday and he evaded questions asked to him about the arrest warrant issued against him. A London court issued a warrant against Modi who is wanted in India for an alleged loan default case. India had already requested the extradition of Modi from the United Kingdom.

Demise of Manohar Parrikar is great loss to all of us: Ram Madhav

New Delhi, Mar 18 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) general secretary Ram Madhav expressed his grief on demise of Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. He said, "Manohar Parrikar Ji was a doyen among politicians. His demise is a great loss to all of us, we are greatly grieved by his demise. It's a great loss not only to the party or his family but it's a great loss to the whole nation. He was a Swayamsevak, he imbibed in RSS discipline, dedication, commitment, he had demonstrated them through his life, and until his last breath."

EAM Swaraj unveils plaque dedicating renovated IGM Hospital to people of Maldives

Male (Maldives), Mar 18 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj unveiled a plaque dedicating the renovated Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) to the people of Maldives in Male. IGMH is the first and largest government healthcare facility in Maldives, built with Indian assistance. Swaraj is on a two-day visit to Maldives from today.