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US curbs nuclear technology sales to China

New Delhi, Oct 12 (ANI): The Donald Trump administration has decided to limit sales of United States' civil nuclear technology to China to prevent use for military or unauthorised purposes, thus heightening further tensions between the two countries. "The United States cannot ignore the national security implications of China's efforts to obtain nuclear technology outside of established processes of US-China civil nuclear cooperation," CNN quoted US Secretary of Energy Rick Perry as saying on Thursday. Officials said that the National Security Council led a review of China's efforts to advanced technology, nuclear material and equipment from American companies, which was done due to Beijing's effort to acquire US intellectual property that could pose a risk to Washington's businesses and military interests. Explaining the move behind the decision to limit import of nuclear components to Beijing, an administration official said, "The administration concluded that a change in US civil nu

Melania Trump claims to be the most bullied person in world

New Delhi, Oct 12 (ANI): Melania Trump feels she is the most bullied person in the world. Talking about her Be Best initiative, which concentrates on the issue of cyber bullying, the United States first lady said, "I could say I'm the most bullied person in the world...one of them if you really see what people are saying about me. That's why my Be Best initiative is focusing on social media and online behavior". According to a report by E Online, Melania, while speaking with an ABC News correspondent, also mentioned that there is a need to prepare the children in this regard. "We need to educate the children of social-emotional behavior, so when they grow up they know how to deal with those issues," she said. When asked if her husband and US President Donald Trump would be running for re-election, she said, "I believe that my husband is doing an incredible job for this nation and I want the American people to have success, so whatever he will decide I will support him". Reflecting on h

Casio contributes to education in Indonesia

Jakarta (Indonesia), Oct 11 (ANI): Indonesia has over 50 million students and 2.6 million teachers in more than 250,000 schools. It is the third largest education system in Asia region. Recently the Ministry of Education and Culture of Indonesia has signed a partnership with global electronics maker "Casio" in order to focus on the "STEM" which is an education curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines - science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Casio has large global market share of scientific calculators which help develop students' study of mathematics. Casio had spent more than 20 years in Vietnam spreading out mathematics teaching methods using scientific calculators, and after achieving huge success there, Casio started in Indonesia two years ago the same efforts. Math game was also held during the signing ceremony between Casio and the Indonesian Ministry of Education. Students tried to answer each question using scientific calculato

EAM Swaraj arrives in Tajikistan

Dushanbe (Tajikistan), Oct 11 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj arrived in Tajikistan's Dushanbe on Thursday. She is there to attend the Council of Heads of Government Meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The meeting will be held on October 11 and 12.

Nepal celebrates Bada Dashain festival with pomp and gaiety

Kathmandu (Nepal), Oct 10 (ANI): "Navaratri Parba" or the nine-night festival of Bada Dashain, one of the most important festivals of the Hindus of Nepal, began on Wednesday. The courtyard of ancient Palace of Nepal, the Basantapur Durbar Square on Wednesday echoed with the ancient musical instrument with firing of shots by the traditional "Paltan". The first day of Bada Dashain festival is called "Ghatasthapana" that falls on Aswin Shukla Pratipada, the first day of the bright half of the lunar calendar in the month of Asoj. On the first auspicious day, all Nepalis worship Diyo (an oil-fed lamp), Kalas (auspicious jar) and Lord Ganesh in accordance with Vedic rituals with sowing of maize and barley in a jar filled with soil and cow dung for the germination of the sowed grains known as "Jamara", the barley shoots. After sowing seeds, prayers are offered to goddess Mahakali, Mahalaxmi and Mahasaraswati at the Dashain Ghar, marking the beginning of the Navaratri (nine nights). During the

Youth in PoK protest against escalating water crisis

Muzaffarabad (PoK), Oct 09: People comprising largely of youngsters of occupied region of PoK took to the streets of Muzaffarabad and other parts of PoK, expressing their anger over the construction of dams in the region and seeking freedom from the decades-long subjugation and occupation of the region by Pakistan. The protests were led by United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) and its student wing United Kashmir National Students Organisation (UKNSO). Protesters raised slogans like "Jeevey Kashmir Meri Jaan- Bhaar Main Jayea Pakistan" Dariayon par Kabza, Namanzoor which literally translates to "long live Kashmir, go to hell Pakistan and occupation of rivers not allowed".

President Kovind visits Tajik National University

Dushanbe (Tajikistan), Oct 09 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind visited Tajik National University in Dushanbe on October 08. He also delivered a lecture at the University on the theme 'Countering Radicalisation: Challenges in Modern Societies'. President Kovind reached Tajikistan on October 07. He is on a three-day visit to the Central Asian nation.

Indonesia quake-tsunami: Death toll mounts to 1,944

New Delhi, Oct 08 (ANI): Indonesia's military and disaster agency officials confirmed that the death toll in the earthquake and tsunami that struck Central Sulawesi has mounted to 1,944. Meanwhile, Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency informed that the survivors of the earthquake and tsunami have started to return to their homes. The number of displaced people has come down to 62,359 in 147 locations across Central Sulawesi. Authorities have said as many as 5,000 are believed to be missing in two hard-hit areas since the September 28 disaster

People jealous of development in Gujarat are spreading rumours to create hostile environment: Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 08 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister on Monday said that those who are jealous of development in Gujarat are spreading rumours to create a hostile environment. Yogi Adityanath said, "I had a conversation with Gujarat Chief Minister and he himself told me that there is no hostile environment in the state. People who are jealous of development in Gujarat are spreading such rumours to create hostile environment." A 14-month-old girl was allegedly raped in Sabarkantha on September 28. A worker hailing from Bihar was arrested the same day and charged for raping the toddler. After his arrest, protests broke out against migrant labourers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar creating a hostile environment for the migrants.

India committed to provide development assistance to Tajikistan: Kovind

Dushanbe (Tajikistan), Oct 08 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday said that India remains committed to providing capacity building and development assistance support to Tajikistan. "We are happy to offer a grant of USD20 million for financing development projects as identified by the Government of Tajikistan," said Kovind.

Prez Kovind lauds Tajikistan for combating radicalisation, terrorism

Dushanbe (Tajikistan), Oct 08 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday hailed 27-year-old relationship between India and Tajikistan. He said that India and Tajikistan have built a strong foundation for bilateral and multilateral cooperation. "In 2012, we elevated our relationship to the level of strategic partnership," said Kovind. The President also praised Tajikistan for contribution in combating radicalisation, terrorism and maintaining peace and stability in the country.

President Kovind meets his Tajikistan counterpart Emomali Rahmon

Dushanbe (Tajikistan), Oct 08 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday met his Tajik counterpart Emomali Rahmon in Tajikistan's Dushanbe. Both the dignitaries held a bilateral meeting. During the discussions, India agreed to undertake feasibility study of solar projects in seven villages in Tajikistan. India also agreed to offer a grant of USD 20 million for development projects. President Kovind is on a three-day visit to Tajikistan. The President will also address the Indian Diaspora there.

President Kovind arrives in Tajikistan

Dushanbe (Tajikistan), Oct 07 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind arrived in Tajikistan today with the first lady of India. He is on a three-day visit to the country. He was received by Tajikistan Deputy Prime Minister Zokirzoda Mahmadtoir at the Dushanbe International Airport. President will hold talks with his Tajikistan counterpart and top leaders of the countries during his visit.

$1.4 million Banksy painting 'self-destructs'immediately after auction

London (United Kingdom), Oct 07 (ANI): Anonymous England-based artist Banksy, known for his subversive art, graffiti and dark humour played an unforgettable prank on the visitors of Sotheby art auction in London. Banksy shared a video of the event on his Instagram, captioned, "The urge to destroy is also a creative urge"- Picasso. Banksy's painting "Girl with balloon" was shredded into pieces as a part at the auction after being sold off for 1.4 million US Dollars, reported CNN. The frame of the much-talked about painting portraying a girl reaching out for a red, heart-shaped balloon destroyed itself as there was a shredder hidden inside the "artist's frame". Banksy also wrote a post on the social networking site Instagram with the caption, "Going, Going, Gone." The post documents the shredding of the painting and the sheer baffled expressions of the on lookers. Sotheby's senior director of contemporary art Alex Branczik said in the news release, "It appears we just got Banksy-ed." The

Janakpur - Jayanagar railway link project near completion

Janakpur (Nepal), Oct 05 (ANI): The Janakpur - Jaynagar railway line between India and Nepal is near to its completion. Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri along with officials from India and Nepal, including Director General of the Department of Railways Balaram Mishra, travelled from Janakpur to Kakanpatti, a 10 km rail line that is near to its completion. Puri made a surprise visit to Janakpur and reviewed the work being carried out in the Southern Plain of Nepal. It is the only railway linking between Nepal and India which is under renovation since several years and is aimed to be completed by mid December this year. The broad gage railway is in final phase of completion but the technical part is what it remains to be completed for now. The Rs 8.8 billion project is divided into three segments. The first phase comprises construction of a 35km segment between Jaynagar and Kurtha; the second is constructing a 17km segment from Kurtha to Bhangaha, Mahottari and the third con

Trump signs new counterterrorism strategy

New Delhi, Oct 05 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump on October 04 approved the new National Strategy for Counterterrorism to thwart threats to US interests, both home and abroad. The strategy document unveils plans for the Trump administration's approach to nullify terror threat, including targeting terrorism at their source and ramping up domestic efforts to address terrorism at home, CNN reported. National Security Adviser John Bolton unveiled the strategy. Bolton described the strategy as being contrasting to former President Barack Obama's approach, adding that the Trump administration identifies the problem to be stemming from radical Islamist ideologies. "Radical Islamist terrorist groups still represent the preeminent threat to the United States. We recognize that there is a terrorist ideology that we're confronting. And I think it's long been the President's view that without recognizing that we're in an ideological struggle, that we can't properly address the terrori

Casio introduces "sanctuary" of technology

Yamagata (Japan), Oct 04 (ANI): World's top watchmaker "Casio", has completed building new facility this spring, and the spirit of Japan craftsmanship will be passed down to workers there. This Mother factory "Yamagata Casio" is the only domestic production base of Casio group's manufacturing for producing mainly well-known watch "G-shock", projectors and medical machines. Under the common concept of "creation, contribution", Casio is always aiming to improve the quality of "Made in Japan" by pursuing high-reliability manufacturing that represents the watch. In the new state-of-the-art facility, Casio products are made by integrated manufacturing that combines advanced digital engineering and craftsmanship, from mold designing, manufacturing, and processing of products with decorative parts. Another role of the production base is to perform optimal QCD (quality, cost, and delivery time) through the stable launch of new products with cost reforms. This is "Premium Production Line" for t

Japanese Company bats for better environment and social life in the US

Georgia (USA), Oct 04 (ANI): The United States with a population of more than 300 million people is the second largest carbon emission country after China. CO2 emissions are one of the main causes of global warming. Emissions factors include the use of hot water at homes. Rinnai America - the American branch of the Japanese tankless, water heater system making group, contributes to maintaining better environment by developing products and introducing a unique idea to solve CO2 emission problems with which people are suffering the United States. Rinnai America, a manufacturer of tankless gas water heaters, started "Try Rinnai Tour" to promote its newest product, stopping at nearly 1,500 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. It is an open house event offering communities the opportunity to see and experience Game-changing new products, Hands-on virtual reality installs, and new product Rebates etc. "Virtual Reality (VR) product experience" is also the very unique promotion of this to

Barack Obama celebrates 26th wedding anniversary with loving post

New Delhi, Oct 04 (ANI): Former United States President Barack Obama posted a heartfelt message for his wife Michelle Obama on the occasion of their 26th wedding anniversary. Taking to social media, Obama shared a candid picture of her wife, writing what an extraordinary partner she has been and how she is the one who can always make him laugh. He added that the former first lady is also his favorite travel partner. In response, Michelle also expressed gratitude to her husband thanking him for love, trust, and respect he has given her. The couple got married in 1991 and soon tied the knot on October 3 1992. They have two daughters - Malia Ann Obama and Sasha Obama.

JKLF Zonal President highlights Pakistan's nefarious interests in PoK

Bagh( PoK), Oct 03 (ANI):Pakistan has misruled the region of PoK for more than seven decades. There is a Prime Minister and President in PoK, but they are merely stooges who have been helping Islamabad fill its coffers through economic depredations. The people of the region have been denied basic fundamental rights and are meted out with severe brutality. Highlighting the draconian aspects of 13th amendment done to the Act 1974 of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir,Dr. Touqeer Gilani of JKLF criticized Pakistan of disempowering the government of PoK and inviting China to carry out their Mega Projects in the region, which has further resented the public in PoK. Furthermore, the activist lambasted on Pakistan for its routine attacks on ecological resources in PoK by raising several dams in the region with the help of China. The outcry for full autonomy has been a common sentiment among the public for the last seventy years. Anger is mounting high in PoK against the barbaric regime of Pakistan. Th