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India, Bulgaria hold bilateral talks in Sofia

Sofia (Bulgaria), Feb 17 (ANI): India and Bulgaria held bilateral talks in presence of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Bulgarian Foreign Affairs Minister Ekaterina Zakharieva. It is the first ever visit by Indian foreign minister to the European nation. EAM Swaraj will also meet and greet Indian community in Bulgaria.

Transgender community pays candlelight tribute to slain soldiers in Chennai

Chennai, Feb 17 (ANI): People from all across the nation mourning death of CRPF soldiers in dastardly Pulwama terrorist attack. Transgender community in Chennai also paid candlelight tribute to slain soldiers. They paid tribute to soldiers at Chennai's Nungambakkam.

Pulwama attack: Mortal remains of CRPF Head Constable P K Sahoo brought to his hometown

Jagatsinghpur (Odisha), Feb 17 (ANI): Mortal remains of CRPF Head Constable P K Sahoo were brought to his hometown in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur. Head Constable Sahoo was one among 40 soldiers who lost their in deadly Pulwama terrorist attack. People in large numbers gathered to pay their respect on his last rites. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also paid tribute to slain soldier.

British Indians stage demonstration against Pakistan over Pulwama attack

London (United Kingdom), Feb 17 (ANI): British Indians gathered in London to protest against Pakistan over Pulwama attack. They raised slogans against Pakistan. The entire Indian community in London is in solidarity against dastardly attack on CRPF convoy carried out by Pakistan-based outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).

Donald Trump declares national emergency over building Mexico wall

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): President of the United States Donald Trump declared national emergency to bypass Congress to fulfill his long pending demand of building wall along Mexico's border. Trump defended his move by saying that he had no choice but to use his powers to stop illegal migrants, crime and drugs inflow. He declared the emergency to 'pace up' plans to build the wall. Trump's move could be challenged legally, but Trump is confident that his decision will prevail. Democrats in Congress Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer have criticized Trump's move.

India-Nepal relation reached new heights with bilateral visit: Nepal PM

Kathmandu (Nepal), Feb 15 (ANI): Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in his address to the nation has claimed that Indo-Nepal relation is at newer height with bilateral visits made during his tenure. Prime Minister Oli addressed the nation on Thursday on the occasion of completing one year in office which was formed after the three-tier election. Oli further highlighted the progress made during his tenure after he assumed the office in mid-February, 2018. He accredited his visit to India and Indian PM's two visits to Nepal as the factor to strengthen the relationship between two nations. Along with Nepal's biggest hydropower project the Arun-III bearing 900 MW production capacities is being on Indian aid whose foundation stone was laid jointly by Nepali and Indian Prime Minister. Apart from these Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli claimed of a technological revolution in the trade with the introduction of various systems and wide access to the Indian ports made during his first year in offi

UN condemns Pulwama terror attack, calls for justice to be done

New York (US), Feb 15 (ANI): Condemning the Pulwama terror attack, which claimed lives of more than 40 CRPF personnel, the United Nations (UN) expressed its "deepest condolences" to the families of those of who lost their lives. "We strongly condemn today's attack in JandK's Pulwama. We express our deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and to the people and Govt of India. We wish a speedy recovery to injured and call for those behind the attack to be brought to justice," an official statement read, which was later narrated by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in New York.

Yamaha nurturing riders for global competitions

Sepang (Malaysia), Feb 14 (ANI): "YAMAHA" held "the 2019 Media Conference" at "Sepang International Circuit" in Sepang, Malaysia. This event where Yamaha riders gather began in last year 2018. The venue of Yamaha Motor Sports Media Conference is filled with media members from all over the world."Sepang International Circuit" has become not only the representative racing circuit of Malaysia but also a symbol of motorcycle racing circuits in Asia. Yamaha Motor is actively engaged in racing effort all over the world under its three main principles of "raising the value of Yamaha brand, acquiring advanced technology, and promoting healthy spread of motorcycle racing." During "Moto GP" introduction,"Valentino Rossi", who is known as "the fastest man in the world" and "Maverick Vinales" both from Moto GP Yamaha Motor Racing team were introduced, who talked about the aspiration of team for this year's season. The result of effort in 2018 included Valentino Rossi placing 3rd overall in the Mot

MQM founder urges India's citizens and Parliament to help 'persecuted' Mohajirs of Pakistan

London (UK) Feb 13 (ANI): Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founding leader Altaf Hussain has appealed to the Indian citizens, Hindus, Sikhs and the Christians to help Mohajirs of Pakistan. Mohajirs are Urdu-speaking nationals and had migrated to Pakistan after the country was carved out of India after partition in 1947. In his message to Hindus, Sikhs and Christians of India, he said that Mohajirs were Indian citizens. Pakistan was not founded by Mohajirs of Pakistan but they were their forefathers who did it. Mohajirs are facing genocide in Pakistan since 1947 and their children are victim of sheer bias and discretion at the hands of military establishment and hence they are appealed that that they must come forward for their help so that they could get rid of atrocities, discrimination and genocide at the hands of the Pakistani military. He said that Pakistan is being sold to China and Pakistani military would stand ultimate beneficiary, instead. The MQM founding leader also urged upon

Fresh protests in PoK against Pak Army, ISI

Muzaffarabad, PoK, 12 February 2019:- A fresh wave of protests has erupted across the occupied region of PoK as people are out on the streets condemning the brutality of Pakistan army and its spy agency ISI. Recently, a well attended rally was organised by JKNSF-Jammu Kashmir National Students Federation in Muzaffarabad city to condemn the Pakistan Army's brutal acts, including enforced disappearances and torture of political activists and students.

Nepal approaches India seeking two additional ports for trade

Kathmandu (Nepal), Feb 10 (ANI): Nepali officials have put forward a proposal seeking two additional Indian ports to facilitate trade with the other nations. Nepal presented forward the proposal to have access to two additional Indian ports during the joint secretary-level meeting of trade secretaries of both the nations which commenced in Nepal's city of lake, Pokhara. Currently Nepal is using Visakhapatnam port of Andhra Pradesh and Haldia port of Calcutta for trade. The meeting which started from January 8 was expected to recommend amendment to the Nepal-India Trade Treaty-1990. During the discourse about amendment of treaty, Nepal presented a new proposal with the Indian side.

North Korea will become 'economic powerhouse' under Kim Jong-un: Trump

Washingtion (US),Feb 09 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced his second summit with North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un will take place in Vietnam, and said North Korea will become an "economic powerhouse" under the leadership of Kim."North Korea, under the leadership of Kim Jong-un, will become a great economic powerhouse. He may surprise some but he won't surprise me, because I have gotten to know him and fully understand how capable he is. North Korea will become a different kind of Rocket - an Economic one," Trump tweeted.

Hotel Mystays provides Japanese hospitality to tourists

Tokyo (Japan), Feb 07 (ANI): The number of foreigners visiting Japan every year. In 2018, it recorded 30 million people for the first time. "HOTEL MYSTAYS PREMIER Narita" is located near Narita Airport and is one of the largest hotels in this area. The hotel welcomes many visitors from Narita Airport and is offering variety of hospitality for tourist from all over the world. In addition this hotel is also popular among variety of airline crews. This hotel contains 711 rooms. Each room has comfortable space and clean environment. In addition, there is also a beautiful suite room. The concept of the room is to welcome guests with unique Japanese surrounding so that they can enjoy Japanese designed living space. Variety of room choices also make it popular among tourists. Dining in this hotel has a great option. Especially, Japanese restaurant "Azuma" is known as popular observation restaurant where guests can enjoy seeing direct view of Narita airport field. The hotel also offers a uniqu

Japanese ministry holds international competition for Japanese cuisine

Tokyo (Japan), Jan 07 (ANI): Elite Washoku chefs from all over the world gathered in Tokyo to show the wonderful skill and art of the tradition cuisine. The final round of "Washoku World Challenge" a cooking contest in which Japanese cuisine chefs from all over the world compete and showcase their technical expertise and passion for Japanese food was held. The contest, the 6th of its kind, is organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries of Japan for non-Japanese chefs. Six chefs who won the qualifying tournament in five cities worldwide (Paris, New York, Los Angeles, Bangkok, and Osaka) were invited to the final tournament. The theme for the 6th Washoku World Challenge is in Japanese "IRODORI (coloration)," focusing on the sense of sight. The six finalists were requested to set dishes based on the theme. Before having a meal, people first enjoy it through eyes. IRODORI (coloration) is a key factor that affects our experience of food, delighting people before even t

Trump nominates US Treasury's David Malpass as next World Bank President

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) nominated David Malpass for the candidature in the elections to appoint the next president of the World Bank. Washington Post reported that Malpass, a former Wall Street economist, is currently working as the undersecretary for international affairs at the Treasury Department of the US government. On Wednesday, a senior government official was quoted as saying that Malpass would aim to direct loans to "those countries that are the poorest and most in need of financial resources". While announcing his name, Trump stated that Malpass would be a "strong advocate for accountability" at the World Bank and would support the government's aim of ensuring "that U.S. taxpayer dollars are spent effectively and wisely". Meanwhile, Malpass, from his side, noted that he would implement reforms that would help the bank "combat extreme poverty and increase economic opportunities in the developing world". If elected

Scholars, experts call CPEC an oppressive design of Pakistan and China

Paris (France), Feb 06 (ANI): Scholars, former diplomats, human rights activists and journalists from various parts of the world congregated in Paris to discuss the implications of multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)- the flagship project of Chinese Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). While discussing the CPEC's legal, geo-strategic, economic and environmental impacts, the participants argued that acquiring control of trade, inevitably translates into governmental influence. Experts also underlined the massive destruction and displacement being carried out for the project in the resource-rich province of Balochistan. They have also termed CPEC illegal. The indigenous people of Balochistan and illegally occupied Gilgit Baltistan from where it traverses have been stripped away of their natural resources. Activists have long blamed China and Pakistan, who together aim to change the demography of Balochistan and have been committing atrocities against innocent Baloch p

State of Union 2019: President Trump vows to build border wall

Washington DC (US), Feb 06 (ANI): US President Donald Trump in his State of the Union address said most of the present Congress lawmakers have, in the past, voted for a secured border wall but it never got built, and vowed that he will "get it built". "In the past, most of the people in this room voted for a wall, but the proper wall never got built. I will get it built," Trump said while addressing the Congress at US Capitol. Trump also urged opposition party to come on board for his border wall program and said, "Now is the time for the Congress to show the world that America is committed to ending illegal immigration and putting the ruthless coyotes, cartels, drug dealers, and human traffickers out of business."

London: Kashmiri leaders from PoK protest outside Pakistan Foreign Minister's hotel

London (UK), Feb 06 (ANI): Kashmiri leaders from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) protested outside a hotel in London where Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi was staying. The Kashmiris from PoK demonstrated with black flags to protest against the forced occupation of Pakistan in regions such as Gilgit-Baltistan. Qureshi is on an official visit to London and have frequently met with such protesters who are calling out Pakistan's double standards on Kashmir issue.

State of Union 2019: President Trump seeks rejection of politics of revenge, work for common good

Washington DC (US), Feb 06 (ANI): US President Donald Trump in his State of the Union address said that everyone must "reject" the politics of "revenge" and should work for the "common good". "We must reject the politics of revenge, resistance and retribution and embrace the boundless potential of cooperation, compromise, and the common good," President Trump said while addressing the Congress at the US Capitol. The State of the Union address got rescheduled to Feb 5 from Jan 29 due to the government shutdown that lifted on Jan 25.

State of Union 2019: President Trump says US Economy is the 'hottest' in the world

Washington DC (US), Feb 06 (ANI): US President Donald Trump in his State of Union address counted the economic reforms he has done in the last two years, which made possible the addition of 5.3 million new jobs which include 600,000 new manufacturing jobs, and has made the country's economy "hottest" in the world. President Trump said two years ago, this feat seemed "impossible" to everyone but it became a reality. Trump added that nearly five million people have been lifted off food stamps, and that the US economy is currently growing twice the rate when he acquired it in 2016. The State of the Union address got rescheduled to Feb 5 from Jan 29 due to the government shutdown that lifted on Jan 25.