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Watch: President Kovind meets Australian PM in Sydney

Sydney (Australia), Nov 22 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Scott John Morrison on Thursday morning called on President Ram Nath Kovind in Sydney before latter was given official military honours at Admiralty House by Governor-General of Australia Peter Cosgrove. On the second day of the four-day visit to Australia, the President is scheduled to meet several dignitaries including Governor-General of Australia Peter Cosgrove, Councilor Andrew Wilson and the Editor-in-Chief of the Australian Financial Review, Michael Stutchbury. President Kovind will also attend a community event and later unveil the statue of Mahatma Gandhi which will be attended by Australian Prime Minister Morrison. He is also scheduled to participate in the Australian Financial Review Business Summit before attending the Australia-India business council meet.

We must celebrate sports for our togetherness: President Kovind in Australia

Sydney (Australia), Nov 21 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind addressed Australia-based Indian community in Sydney on Wednesday. He expressed his best wishes to the cricket teams of both India and Australia for their ongoing cricket series. President Kovind said, "My state visit is not complete without meeting our Australian friends in a sporting arena. We must celebrate sports for the sake of it and for our togetherness." This is President Kovind's first visit to Australia in the capacity of an Indian President. He was earlier in Vietnam where he held several bilateral talks.

President Kovind lauds India's economic growth in Australia

Sydney (Australia), Nov 21 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the Australia-based Indian community in Sydney on Wednesday. Boasting India's growth, President Kovind said, "India is the fastest growing major economy in the world, with growth of 8.2% last quarter. Our path-breaking introduction of the goods and services tax (GST) has made India into One Nation, One Tax, One Market for the first time in history." This is President Kovind's first visit to Australia in the capacity of an Indian President. He was earlier in Vietnam where he held several bilateral talks.

President Kovind visits Anzac Memorial in Sydney

Sydney (Australia), Nov 21 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind along with the First Lady of India, Savita Kovind visited The Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park in the heart of Sydney. President Kovind was greeted by former senior Australian Army officer, David Hurley and his wife Linda Hurley during his visit. The grand memorial was officially opened to public last month after an unveiling ceremony led by Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. The building was constructed in 1934 as memorial to Australian Imperial Force in World War I. A daily remembrance ceremony is held where visitors pause for a minute of silent reflection. The visiting President and the First Lady were given an overview of Australian and Indian military connections at the Hall of Memory, by senior curator and historian Brad Manera. There are four Niches of Remembrance in the Hall of Memory. President Kovind was shown The Gallipoli Niche, which highlights the Sari Bair battle that Australian

Watch: President Kovind arrives in Australia

Sydney (Australia), Nov 21 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind along with his wife Savita Kovind arrived in Australia on a four-day official visit. During his visit, President Kovind will unveil the statue of Mahatma Gandhi marking his 150th birth anniversary.

Prez Kovind meets Vietnam PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc

Hanoi (Vietnam), Nov 20 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind met Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc in Hanoi on Tuesday. President Kovind held discussions with Vietnam PM today on wide range of issues of mutual interest which included trade, energy and regional security. They then departed for state banquet dinner. Earlier in the day, President Kovind witnessed signing of Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) along with his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Phu Trong. Kovind is currently on a two-nation tour which includes Vietnam and Australia.

President Kovind, his Vietnam counterpart witness signing of MoUs

Hanoi (Vietnam), Nov 20 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind along with his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Phu Trong witnessed signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs). These MoUs covered the fields of communications, education and trade, and investment. MoU was also signed between the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) along with others. The President said that these MoUs will take forward the bilateral agenda of the two countries. The President during his visit also said that India is committed to further deepen its defence and security operations. President Kovind is on two-nation tour to Vietnam and Australia.

Massive anti-Pakistan protests erupt across Balochistan

Dera Ghazi Khan/Quetta (Balochistan), Nov 20 (ANI): Slogans like "We want justice" and "Release all Baloch Missing Persons" echoed across Balochistan as a large number of women and children joined massive rallies for enforced disappearances in the Pakistani province on November 19. In Dera Ghazi Khan, the protesters are demanding immediate release of hundreds of Baloch political activists, students and other intellectuals who were illegally abducted by secret services and the Army in the past few months. The family members of Baloch missing persons have been protesting for the past few months, but their voice is unheard by Islamabad. They demand enforced disappearances should be criminalised. Balochistan is a resource-rich province of Pakistan, which the indigenous people claim to be forcefully occupied. The Baloch, who have been fighting for independence from Pakistan, are being targeted by secret agencies like the ISI and Military Intelligence. The target people are the journalists,

President Kovind lays wreath at Monument of National Heroes and Martyrs

Hanoi (Vietnam), Nov 20 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday laid a wreath at the Monument of National Heroes and Martyrs in Vietnam's Hanoi. He was accompanied by his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Phu Trong and other dignitaries. President Kovind is on two-nation tour to Vietnam and Australia.

President Kovind receives guard of honour in Hanoi

Hanoi (Vietnam), Nov 20 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday received guard of honour in Vietnam's Hanoi. He was accompanied by his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Phu Trong. Earlier, the President laid wreath at the Monument of National Heroes and Martyrs. President Kovind is on two-nation tour to Vietnam and Australia.

Champa Kingdom symbolises one of history's great civilisations: President Kovind

Hanoi (Vietnam), Nov 20 (ANI): While addressing a gathering at National Assembly in Vitnam's Hanoi, President Ram Nath Kovind said, "Almost 2,000 years ago, Champa Kingdom symbolised one of history's great civilisations. From Vietnam, it traded across the ocean. It is believed that ancient Vietnam had flourishing trade links with South India's Pallava and Chola kingdoms".

Watch: Spouses of embassy staff, students sing 'Ye Dosti Hum Nahi Todenge' before Prez Kovind

Hanoi (Vietnam), Nov 20 (ANI): Spouses of embassy staff and Students of University of Vietnam sing 'Ye Dosti Hum Nahi Todenge' in presence of President Ram Nath Kovind in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Watch: Vietnamese students sing 'Sabarmati Ke Sant' in presence of Prez Kovind

Hanoi (Vietnam), Nov 20 (ANI): Vietnamese students from the India Studies Centre, University of Social Sciences and Humanities sang 'Sabarmati Ke Sant' song and dedicated it to Mahatma Gandhi in presence of President Ram Nath Kovind in Vietnam's Hanoi.

Imran Khan hits back after Trump's 'tirade' against Pakistan

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Pakistan leader Imran Khan hit back on Monday at US President Donald Trump's claim that Islamabad does not do "a damn thing" for the US, calling on the president to name an ally that has sacrificed more against militancy. "Record needs to be put straight on Mr Trump's tirade against Pakistan," Khan, a former World Cup cricketer, wrote in a series of tweets defending his country's record in Washington's war on terror. Washington has long pressured Islamabad to crack down on militancy, accusing Pakistan of ignoring or even collaborating with groups that attack Afghanistan from safe havens along the border between the two countries. Pakistan, which joined the US war on terror in 2001, says it has paid the price for the alliance.

President Kovind visits Museum of Cham Sculpture

Da Nang (Vietnam), Nov 19 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday visited Museum of Cham Sculpture in Vietnam's Da Nang. He was accompanied by First Lady Savita Kovind. The President appreciated the artifacts of the museum. Sculptures of the Champa Kingdom are highly influenced by Hinduism. President Kovind will be in Vietnam from November 18 to November 21. President Kovind is on two-nation tour to Vietnam and Australia.

Watch: President Kovind witnesses cultural programme in Vietnam

Da Nang (Vietnam), Nov 19 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind along with the First Lady and Indian delegates witnessed a cultural programme showcasing Cham music and dance in Vietnam's Da Nang. President Kovind is on six days visit to Vietnam and Australia.

President Kovind visits My Son Sanctuary in Vietnam's Quang Nam

Quang Nam (Vietnam), Nov 19 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind accompanied by first lady and Indian delegation visited 'My Son' sanctuary in Vietnam's Quang Nam province. My Son is a complex of Hindu temple ruins. Over centuries old sanctuary is believed to be devoted to Hindu god Shiva. It was constructed between 4th and 13th century by kings of Champa. President Kovind is on his two-nation tour to Vietnam and Australia.

Pakistan doesn't do "a damn thing for us": Donald Trump

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): Pakistan doesn't do "a damn thing for us", United States President Donald Trump said in his latest interview, while defending his administration's decision to pull hundreds of millions of dollars in military aid to the Asian country. Trump further charged that the Pakistan government helped wanted terrorist Osama Bin Laden to hide in their country. Trump also admitted that he occasionally enjoys calling on CNN's chief White House correspondent Jim Acosta.

California wildfire: Death toll rises to 76

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): The death toll in the raging California wildfire rose to 76, as five more sets of human remains were found during the ongoing rescue operations. The massive blaze, US's deadliest and most destructive wildfires to ever strike California, has ravaged over 9,800 homes and torched 149,000 acres since it began on November 8 at Camp Fire in northern California. There is a list of missing people, comprising almost 1,300 names. Officials have hoped that they would be able to trace those people in the coming days. Over 98,000 acres have been scorched since the blaze began.

President Kovind meets leaders of Da Nang People's Committee in Hanoi

Hanoi (Vietnam), Nov 18 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind met with the leaders of Da Nang People's Committee led by Mr Truong Quang Nghia, Party Secretary of Da Nang in Hanoi on Sunday. President Kovind is on his two-nation tour of Vietnam and Australia. The Indian President will hold bilateral talks with Vietnamese leaders during his visit. He will also address a business event in Vietnam.