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People committing financial crimes are big threat: PM Modi at BRICS informal meeting

Buenos Aires (Argentina), Nov 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) informal meeting in Buenos Aires today. "Terrorism and radicalism are a threat to the world. Those who commit financial crimes are also a big threat. We have to work together against black money", said PM Modi during the Summit. PM Modi is on a visit to South American nation for attending G20 Summit.

US' position on Paris Agreement remains unchanged

New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): The Donald Trump administration's position on the 2015 Paris Agreement remains unchanged and the United States intends to withdraw from the climate deal as soon as it is eligible to do so, when the COP24 - the 24th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is underway in Poland next week. The annual UN climate conference will be held in Katowice, Poland from December 2-14. Judith Garber, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) at the Department of State, will serve as the US head of delegation, according to an official release. The pact aims to respond to the global climate change threat by keeping a global temperature rise below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels in the 21st century.

CM Yogi gets legal notice from Sarv Brahmin Mahasabha for calling Lord Hanuman Dalit

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Nov 30 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has landed himself in trouble after calling Lord Hanuman as 'Dalit'. In this regard, the Sarv Brahmin Mahasabha of Rajasthan has sent him a legal notice asking him to apologise in three days otherwise a case would be registered against him. Suresh Mishra, President, Sarv Brahmin Mahasabha said, "His comments are totally wrong because we worship Lord Hanuman. A person at such a position should not have said this. In this regard, we sent him a notice from the side of Sarv Brahmin Mahasabha to apologise in three days. He has called Dalit to such entity, whom we all look upto." On November 29, Yogi Adityanath had said, "Bajrangbali ek aise lok devta hain, jo swayam vanvasi hain, nirvasi hain, Dalit hain, vanchit hain. Bharatiya samudaye ko Uttar se leke Dakshin tak, purab se paschim tak, sabko jodne ka kaam Bajrangbali karte hain."

CM Jai Ram Thakur inaugurates renovated 110-year-old town hall in Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Nov 30 (ANI): The historic town hall has come alive in north Indian hill town Shimla. The Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on November 29 dedicated the renovated town hall, over 110 year old building, to public. It has been restored with an estimated cost of Rs 8 crore. Chief Minister also inaugurated a 13 storey parking with a capacity of 1000 vehicles. The Chief Minister said that the building is the landmark of the town and has been opened after renovation today. He said that the matter is under consideration that what use of the building should be done. Himachal Pradesh High Court has earlier directed both the government and the Shimla Municipal Corporation (SMC) to file their suggestion in the use of the building. Court last year directed the government to put the heritage building for the use of public. The Town Hall Building was built in 1908 on the mall road, the heart of the city. This building used to be the office of SMC. The SMC has handed over the b

PM Modi, Saudi Crown Prince discussed on Saudi's investment plans in India: Foreign Secy

Buenos Aires (Argentina), Nov 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held bilateral meeting with Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale while briefing the media on the bilateral meeting said, "PM Modi's meeting with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia was a cordial meeting. There was very specific discussion that took place between them on how Saudi Arabia can enhance its investment across a number of sectors in next two to three years." The Foreign Secretary added, "Crown Prince informed PM that Saudi will be finalising an initial investment into national infrastructure fund. He referred to future prospects for investment in technology, agricultural and energy sectors. PM, in particular, stressed upon importance of having stable energy prices."

PM Modi, Antonio Guterres discussed on forthcoming climate change meeting in Katowice: Foreign Secy

Buenos Aires (Argentina), Nov 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held bilateral meeting with Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on the sidelines of 13th G20 Summit. Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale while briefing the media on the bilateral meeting said, "The main subject of discussion in Prime Minister's meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was the forthcoming climate change meeting in Katowice, Poland, the so-called 'COP 24'." The Foreign Secretary added, "The Secretary-General specifically acknowledged that India plays a very major role in climate change negotiations. He acknowledged that Prime Minister had taken a number of very concrete steps towards addressing climate change."

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Saudi Crown Prince

Buenos Aires (Argentina), Nov 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held bilateral meeting with Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The meeting was held on the sidelines of 13th G20 Summit. He is on visit to the South American country to attend 13th G20 Summit. PM Modi's visit will conclude on December 1.

Yoga is India's gift to world, says PM Modi in Argentina

Buenos Aires (Argentina), Nov 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing a gathering at 'Yoga For Peace' event in Buenos Aires on Friday said that Yoga is a gift to the world for health, wellness and peace. PM Narendra Modi said, "Today's programme is called "Yoga For Peace". It is difficult to find a better name than this for a yoga program. Yoga helps us acquire better mental and physical health. It gives strength to our body and peace to our mind." He added, "When there will be peace in a person's mind there will be peace in family, society, country and the world. Yoga is India's gift to the world for health, wellness and peace." He is on a two-day visit to Argentina to attend 13th G20 Summit. PM Modi's visit will conclude on December 1.

PM Narendra Modi takes part in 'Yoga For Peace' event in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires (Argentina), Nov 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took part in yoga and meditation event organised at Ochre Hall in La Rural convention centre in Buenos Aries. The event was organised by El Arte de Vivir (Art of Living). Hundreds of participants performed yogic exercises. An enthralling musical piece was also performed. He is on visit to the South American country to attend 13th G20 Summit. PM Modi's visit will conclude on December 1.

I congratulate Argentinian hockey team for winning their first match: PM Modi

Buenos Aires (Argentina), Nov 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Buenos Aires on Friday congratulated the Hockey team of Argentina on their win in the ongoing Men's Hockey World Cup in Odisha. PM Modi while addressing a gathering at 'Yoga For Peace' event said, "I congratulate the Argentinian hockey team for winning their first match during the Hockey World Cup being held in Odisha, India. Best wishes to the team for the coming matches." PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Argentina to attend 13th G20 Summit. PM Modi's visit will conclude on December 1.

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

Buenos Aires (Argentina), Nov 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meeting with Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on the sidelines of 13th G20 Summit. PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Argentina to attend 13th G20 Summit. PM Modi's visit will conclude on December 1.

Shimizu Corp. constructs safe and comfortable stadium for Tokyo Olympic Games

Tokyo (Japan), Nov 29 (ANI): Tokyo Olympic and Paralympics Games Organizing Committee invited media to observe lifting of large roof of Olympic Gymnastic Centre, which will be the venue for gymnastics. Shimizu Corporation is involved in the architecture of this building and many overseas media attended this event to observe the innovative and progressed Japanese technical architecture. This Lift-up method of construction is adopted by Olympic Gymnastic Centre in for the purpose of shortening construction time and safety management. Huge wooden arch - 70 meters in width and 200 tons in weight - was slowly lifted up to 30m height over five hours. One of the best features of this stadium is that it will include the largest amount of wood used in Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic games facilities. In addition, all the wood used in the construction is made in Japan. This Distinctive roof will be the world's largest wooden roof. The stadium itself is designed similar to Japanese old wood building

Tokyo Met takes consistent efforts to keep city pollution-free

Tokyo (Japan), Nov 29 (ANI): Tokyo is one of the largest cities in the world. Half a century ago it faced serious air pollution. Rapid economic growth in the 1950s, the sky of Tokyo's many urban areas was hazy because of industrial pollution. In some areas the sun was not even visible. But, currently Tokyo has clear blue sky. The situation in Tokyo has improved thanks to long-term efforts of Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Tokyo Metropolitan Government has established air pollution monitoring system and monitoring stations at various parts in Tokyo. They measure air pollutant level such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and PM 2.5. Data based on continuous measuring during 24 hours is used for verification and examination of various measures. One of the monitoring stations is installed on Tokyo Tower. It measures air pollution at 3 points at heights of 25m, 125m, and 225m. These measurements are disclosed as map information on the home page of Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and anyon

US Capitol celebrates 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

Washington DC (United States), Nov 29 (ANI): Eminent lawmakers of the United States lawmakers and Indian-Americans came forward to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at Capitol Hill. Performers sang a melodious version of the famous 15th century bhajan 'Vaishnava Jana To', which was Mahatma Gandhi's favorite bhajan, often reverberating in the premises of Sabarmati Ashram. The bhajan was written by the poet Narsinh Mehta in the Gujarati language. Addressing an illustrious gathering comprising US lawmakers and Indian diaspora at the Indian Embassy here, Ambassador to the United States Navtej Singh Sarna said, "Whoever is a visionary and is looking forward to creating a society or correcting the wrongs of a society would take inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi, whose entire life as he himself mentioned was his own message." "My life is my message," Sarna reiterated the words of the Father of the Nation at the event.

All it needs is just two capable leaderships to resolve Kashmir issue: Pak PM

Kartarpur (Pakistan), Nov 28 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan after the Kartarpur Corridor ground breaking ceremony said that to resolve Kashmir issue, all it needs is just two capable leaderships. "The only issue between us is Kashmir; all it needs is just two capable leaderships to resolve this issue. Just imagine the potential we have if our relationships get strong", said Imran Khan during the ceremony.

Kartarpur Corridor will bring down hatred between India and Pak: Harsimrat Kaur

Kartarpur (Pakistan), Nov 28 (ANI): Union Minister of Food Processing Harsimrat Kaur Badal was present at the ground-breaking ceremony of Kartarpur Corridor in Pakistan on Wednesday. Badal expressed happiness over the opening of the corridor and said that this corridor will bring down hatred between India and Pakistan. She said, "At this historic moment I pray that when the wall of Berlin can be brought down then with the opening of this Corridor the hatred between India and Pakistan can be brought down too. This corridor will connect everybody. It can be a new beginning in the name of Baba Nanak who said 'na koi Hindu na koi Musalman lekin ek Onkar' (Neither anyone is Hindu nor Muslim, but one God)."

Ground-breaking ceremony of Kartarpur Corridor kicks off

Kartarpur (Pakistan), Nov 28 (ANI): The ground breaking ceremony of Kartarpur Corridor kicked off in Pakistan's Kartarpur on Wednesday. Present at the ceremony were Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa while Union Ministers Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Hardeep Singh Puri and Punjab Cabinet Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu were also present there as India's representatives. The Kartarpur route along the India-Pakistan border is three kilometers away from Gurdaspur in Punjab. After its opening, pilgrims from India would be able to visit the historic Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, where Guru Nanak died in 1539.

Kartarpur Corridor ceremony: Imran Khan supports Navjot Sidhu for his Pakistan visit

Kartarpur (Pakistan), Nov 28 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan during the ground breaking ceremony of Kartarpur Sahib Corridor supported Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu's visit to Pakistan and said that he should not be criticised. "I heard there was a lot of criticism of Sidhu when he went back after my oath-taking ceremony. I don't know why he was criticised. He was just talking about peace and brotherhood", said Imran Khan. "He can come and contest election here in Pakistan's Punjab, he'll win. I hope we don't have to wait for Sidhu to become Indian PM for everlasting friendship b/w our nations", he added.

Kartarpur Corridor ceremony: India, Pak should realise that we have to move forward, says Sidhu

Kartarpur (Pakistan), Nov 28 (ANI): Punjab Cabinet Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu at the Kartarpur Corridor ground breaking ceremony said that both the Governments (India and Pakistan) should realise that we have to move forward. "My father used to tell me that Punjab Mail went till Lahore, I believe that it can go further till Peshawar and even Afghanistan", he added. Navjot Singh's comments came at the ceremony in the presence of Pakistan PM Imran Khan, Pakistan Army Chief General Bajwa and Indian Union Ministers Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Harjeet Singh Puri.

Kartarpur Corridor ceremony: Navjot Sidhu recites poetry in praise of Pakistan PM

Kartarpur (Pakistan), Nov 28 (ANI): Punjab Cabinet Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu attended the ground breaking ceremony of Kartarpur Sahib Corridor on Wednesday. He praised Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan by reciting poetry. He also thanked Imran Khan for his decision on Kartarpur Corridor. This is Navjot Sidhu's second visit to Pakistan this year.