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Ideals of Gandhi have power to overcome terrorism and climate change: PM Modi in Seoul

Seoul (South Korea), Feb 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the bust of Mahatma Gandhi at Yonsei University in Seoul today. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said, "Thoughts and ideals of Gandhi ji have the power to help us overcome the menace of terrorism and climate change, two big challenges humanity faces in these times." South Korean President Moon Jae-in was also present at the occasion. PM Modi is in Seoul to hold bilateral discussions South Korea.

India sees South Korea as natural partner: PM Modi in India-Korea business symposium

Seoul (South Korea), Feb 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended India-Korea business symposium. Driving attention towards limitless potential of Indian resources, he said, "India has emerged as a land of opportunities. While we work towards realizing the Indian dream, we seek like-minded partners. We see South Korea as a truly natural partner. PM Modi is in Seoul to hold bilateral discussions South Korean President Moon Jae-in."

PM Modi arrives in Seoul for two-day visit to South Korea

Seoul (South Korea), Feb 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived in Seoul, for his two-day visit to South Korea. PM Modi will hold bilateral discussions with South Korean President Moon Jae-in to boost relations between the two countries. PM Modi will also be conferred the Seoul Peace Prize, which was announced in October last year.

Watch: PM Modi meets Indian diaspora in Seoul

Seoul (South Korea), Feb 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Seoul for his two-day official visit to South Korea, met the Indian diasporas in the national capital. PM Modi will hold bilateral discussions with South Korean President Moon Jae-in to boost relations between the two countries. PM Modi will also be conferred the Seoul Peace Prize, which was announced in October last year.

Pakistan using terrorism against Balochistan, Afghanistan and India: Baloch leader

Balochistan, Feb 20 (ANI): Speaking on Pakistan's involvement in terror attacks in neighbouring countries, chairman of Baloch National Movement (BNM) Khalil Baloch said that Pakistan is using terrorism against Balochistan, Afghanistan and India. He said, "Kashmir issue is a creation of Pakistan. During the 1947 partition, it is Pakistan which didn't allow Kashmir to make a decision and with the help of their armed forces and terrorists they captured over a large part of Kashmir. With Pakistan's behaviour towards Bengalis, Balochis, Sindhis and others, by now the eyes of Kashmiris should have opened. Now Kashmiris are no longer interested in slogans that say Kashmir will become Pakistan and so with the help of terrorist groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), Pakistan is performing such acts of terror in Kashmir."

Watch: Month long 'Festival of India in Nepal' begins in Kathmandu

Kathmandu (Nepal), Feb 20 (ANI): The month long 'Festival of India in Nepal' started in the Himalayan nation from Tuesday with the performance of 'Journey of Gautam Buddha' by Sumit Roy group. The event organized by the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center, Embassy of India, Kathmandu is supported by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Nepal's Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Rabindra Adhikari was invited as the chief guest at the ceremony which started late evening on Tuesday at the Nepal Army Auditorium.

Nepal PM leads Democracy Day celebrations; claims success in conflict management

Kathmandu (Nepal), Feb 19 (ANI): Nepal's Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli led the country in celebrating its 69th Democracy Day in Tundikhel. During the address, he claimed success over the management of the conflict which lasted for over a decade in the Himalayan Nation. Every year, Falgun 7 is observed as the National Democracy Day to commemorate the attainment of democracy through people's struggle after the end of autocratic Rana regime. During the decade-long insurgency about 13, 000 people have lost their lives and about 1,300 people are still missing along with the complaints and reports of mass violation of human rights. The Government of Nepal formed a commission to probe the reports and very less progress has been made, drawing attention of the international community.

US and India committed in strengthening defence cooperation: US Ambassador to Indiae

Bengaluru, Feb 19 (ANI): US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster on Tuesday said that United States and India are committed in strengthening the defence cooperation in line with India's status as a major defence partner. He said, "Defence acquisitions are a key element of deepening our bilateral relations and contributing to a balanced trade relationship." He also added that the year 2018 was a better year in the defence partnership between the two countries as last year the Indian armed forces conducted more military exercises with United States than with any other armed forces in the world.

Ready for investigation about involvement of Pakistan in Pulwama attack: Imran Khan

Islamabad (Pakistan), Feb 19 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday reacted on the dreadful Pulwama terror attack in which 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed. He said that the Pakistan Government is ready for any investigation about their involvement in the dreadful attack. "Indian government have blamed the Pakistan government without any evidence, if Indian government have actionable intelligence, we are ready to take action, said Khan.

Baloch commander vows to resist Pakistani subjugation till last breath

Balochistan, Feb 19 (ANI): The new head of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) Bashir Zaib Baloch in a recorded statement threw light on worsening situation of Balochistan due to atrocities committed on people by Pakistan. He said that if genocide in Balochistan gets exposed, it will be far more devastating than Kashmi, Palestine or Iraq. The situation in Balochistan has further worsened after signing of China-Pakistan- Economic-Corridor (CPEC) between China and Pakistan. Bashir Zaib Baloch said, "People in Balochistan who are championing the cause of freedom of Balcohistan are strongly opposing the CPEC project. The project has exploited the mineral rich land and freedom fighters of Balochistan are have vowed to resist subjugation till last breath". Bashir Zaib Baloch became the chief of BLA after its commander Aslam Baloch was killed in a suicide bombing last year.

I have come with heavy heart: EAM Swaraj on her Morocco visit after Pulwama attack

Rabat (Morocco), Feb 18 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj while interacting with the Indian community in Morocco's capital Rabat said that she has come to the country with a heavy after deadly Pulwama terrorist attack that claimed lives of over 40 CRPF personnel. "It's my first visit to Morocco. When I tour I do happily but I've come here with a heavy heart. I left on 16th morning and on 14th our 40 jawans were killed in Pulwama. All ambassadors thought I might cancel my visit, I thought I should cancel my visit", said EAM Swaraj. "When I told this to PM, he said something which I'd like to share. " PM Modi said that Morocco always stood with us against terrorism. It's going to sign an agreement with us over counter-terrorism. It's fighting radicalisation. So please go there." Agreeing, I came here", she added.

EAM Swaraj attends program hosted by Indian community in Morocco

Rabat (Morocco), Feb 18 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is on her first visit to Morocco. She attended a program hosted by Indian community in Morocco's capital Rabat. EAM Swaraj was welcomed with a 'Vaishnav Jan' song performance by Moroccan singer.

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