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Watch: Dubai's Burj Khalifa lit up with Gandhi's picture

Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Oct 03 (ANI): Dubai's Burj Khalifa was lit up with Mahatma Gandhi's picture and his quotes on his 150th birth anniversary.

Indonesia earthquake-tsunami: Death toll rises to 1,234

New Delhi, Oct 02 (ANI): The death toll in the earthquake and tsunami that struck Indonesia's Sulawesi islands rose to 1,234 on Tuesday. Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) released the latest figure of casualties, according to a report by Al Jazeera. This comes two days after the BNPB said that the death had hit 832. The agency has also confirmed that over 500 people have been injured, while 16,372 have been displaced due to the calamity. The Indonesian island of Sulawesi was struck by 2 powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.7 and 6.1 on the Richter scale, and a tsunami on Friday which has led to a multitudinous loss of human lives and widespread displacement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured the Indonesian President Joko Widodo of all possible help, while three vessels and two aircrafts carrying relief material have been dispatched by the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force, respectively.

Residents in Muzaffarabad protest against Neelum-Jhelum project

Muzaffarabad (PoK), Oct 02: Anger against the local government and Islamabad has snowballed into a simmering outrage in Muzaffarabad city of Pakistan occupied Kashmir. The locals, who are now deprived of the even basic need of water, are compelled to take to the streets against the mounting discrimination. Recently, in an attempt to register their dissent, which cropped up after the construction of the Neelum- Jhelum hydropower dam, the locals led by the traders and activists carried out protests and a shutter down strike against the administration, which has by and large acted against the interest of the common people. Demonstrations, strikes, and protests have, however, become a part of PoK political arena; it has been unsuccessful at forging anything concrete for the people of the region.

Sindhi, Baloch activists hold protest in front of Pakistan High Commission in London

London (UK), Sep 30 (ANI): Sindhi and Baloch political activists organised a demonstration in front of Pakistan High Commission in London to show their dissatisfaction against construction of dams on river Indus. The protest was organised by World Sindhi Congress (WSC) which believes that the construction of Diamer Bhasha Dam on River Indus is not only a political issue but it is matter of life and death for Sindhi nation. Baloch activists also joined the protest and raised their concern over exploitation of resources by Islamabad. The protesters said that the state is aggressively pursuing construction of mega projects China-Pak Economic Corridor (CPEC) and dams on river Indus without any consideration of rights of indigenous Sindhi people and the environment. WSC urged the Pakistani administration to scrap any mega dams from plans and instead focus thoroughly on modern water management and electricity generation from solar, nuclear, and other renewable energy sources.

Watch: Dharmendra Pradhan offers prayers at Nepal's Janaki Temple

Janakpur (Nepal), Sep 29 (ANI): Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday visited the famous Janaki Temple in Janakpur, Nepal. Union Minister offered prayers at the temple. Pradhan arrived in Kathmandu for a two-day visit at the invitation of Industry, Commerce and Supplies Minister, Matrika Yadav.

EAM Swaraj assures assistance after mutliple quakes rock Indonesia

New York (USA), Sep 29 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday assured help to Indonesian government and its people for fighting the twin earthquakes and tsunami that hit Indonesia. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York, EAM Swaraj said, "Today in Indonesia Earthquake and Tsunami came at the same time. Through this platform I express condolence for Indonesian government and its people from behalf of India. I also assure them help from the Indian side to fight this tragedy."

Failure to amend Constitution would be another catastrophe: Madhesi leader

Kathmandu (Nepal), Sep 28 (ANI): The failure of Constitution amendment would be another catastrophe, one of the Madhesi leaders has warned. Rajendra Mahato, one of the Chairpersons of the Rastriya Janata Party Nepal while addressing the parliament on Thursday, said that if the current administrations failed to amend the constitution, it will have to face the similar crises like the previous government. A previous attempt of amendment in the Constitution had failed, owing to lack of a two-third clear majority in the previously dissolved parliament in 2017. With the three-tier elections held simultaneously within a short duration, the Communist parties of Nepal have garnered majority of two-third and appointed K.P. Sharma Oli as the first Prime Minister of federal Nepal. Apart from this, the Budget Session 2018 of the Nepali Federal Parliament, which started on May 4, came to an end on Thursday.

EAM Swaraj meets Japanese Foreign Minister on sidelines of UNGA

New York (US), Sep 28 (ANI): Union Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj met Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Taro Kono on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Both the leaders later held a bilateral meeting. EAM Swaraj and Kono discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties between both the countries. They also discussed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit and its preparations to Japan this year. The EAM also met Syrian counterpart in New York on September 27. She held a bilateral meeting with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem on the sidelines of UNGA.

EAM Swaraj meets her Syrian counterpart in New York

New York (US), Sep 28 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Syrian counterpart in New York on September 27. She held a bilateral meeting with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Watch: Sushma Swaraj meets BRICS leaders on sidelines of UNGA

New York (USA), Sep 28 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj attended the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) foreign ministers' meeting on the sidelines of the United Nation General Assembly (UNGA) session and exchanged views on matters of global political, economic and security significance.

Attitude of one country is blocking SAARC progress: Shah Mehmood Qureshi

New York (USA), Sep 28 (ANI): Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said "If we want to gain something from this forum, we have to move forward. What's the way to do that?... I have no hesitation to say that the attitude of one country is blocking the progress of SAARC, connectivity and prosperity of this region and defying the spirit of SAARC."

Swaraj calls for dismantling terrorist organisations support infrastructure

New York (USA), Sep 28 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has underscored that dismantling terrorist organisation support infrastructure would be the first step in counter-terrorism strategy while calling for a joint effort to make United Nations' counter-terrorism mechanism efficient in listing and their outfits. Swaraj's statement came at the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Foreign Ministerial meeting held in New York on Thursday. "Terrorism, non-state actors, and illicit financial flows undermine the very cause of development and prosperity. Terrorist organizations use sophisticated equipment, weapons, and ammunitions that are financed through illicit and illegitimate sources," said Swaraj.

India-Pakistan talks: "Swaraj left midway, maybe she wasn't feeling well," says Pakistan Foreign Minister

New York (USA), Sep 28 (ANI): In the wake of the collapsed talks between External Affairs Minister (EAM)Sushma Swaraj and Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, the latter said "There were no talks between us. She (EAM) left midway, maybe she wasn't feeling well. I listened to her statement. She talked of regional cooperation. How is regional cooperation possible, when everybody is ready to sit and talk and you're blocking that?"

Ajinomoto contributes to meal life in Pakistan

Karachi (Pakistan), Sep 27 (ANI): Pakistan, despite being a developing country, the food industry is thriving year by year. Ajinomoto Group which produces and sells various seasonings and processed foods in more than 130 countries and regions globally is one of the companies contributing to Pakistan food industry.Ajinomoto Lakson Pakistan was established in 2016. It is supporting various aspects of daily lives of Pakistan people especially in terms of food industries and home cooking. The company continues to research and develop products in order to deliver better food for more people. Products are receiving an overwhelming response from markets and business food industries. Many shops in local markets are lining up these products before other foodstuff. Respecting the lifestyles of the country is the company's style which is aiming to provide better products. Especially, "Door to door selling" is one of the most unique sales styles. These salespeople visit every home to appeal for th

Watch: Fresh footage of 2016 Surgical Strike emerges ahead of second anniversary from PoK

PoK, Sep 27 (ANI): Two years after the Indian forces conducted 'surgical strike' and destroyed terrorist launch pads in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), another video of the military operation was released on Thursday. Indian forces on night of September 29, 2016 carried out surgical strike in PoK inflicting heavy casualties on terrorists. The opposition parties on the other hand termed 'surgical strike' as a 'jumla.' Jammu and Kashmir has been on the boil after Hizbul Mujahideen militant was killed by the security forces during 2016 'surgical strike'. There has been a significant rise in terrorism in the valley since then. Terrorists are attacking the army personnel who were part of the surgical strike operation.

Rinnai provides energy efficient facility in USA

Georgia (USA), Sep 27 (ANI): Rinnai America Corporation, manufacture of the number-one selling brand of tankless gas water heaters in North America, has announced that the first phase of its North American headquarters expansion is completed and ready for occupancy in Peachtree City, Georgia. Its grand opening was held with a dedication to its new North American headquarters. Nowadays, installation of tank-less gas water heaters to houses is in great demand in the U.S.A. This situation enables Rinnai to expand its number of employees from 100 to 200 and expand facilities such as training centers to deal with such great demand for the products. The United States is known as the country which has one of the highest standards of living. Water heater among other things is becoming one of the most necessary products for daily life. In Griffin, there is the first North American manufacturing facility of Rinnai America Corporation. With local manufacturing, it aims to build an efficient syst

Asia Cup 2018: Musicians from India, Pakistan come together to spread message of peace

Dubai (UAE), Sep 27 (ANI): In a good gesture to spread message of peace between India and Pakistan, musicians from both the neighbouring countries have come together for this edition of Asia Cup. The band named 'Dhruv' is supporting India after Pakistan crashed out of Asia Cup 2018. They are working on songs collectively to support team India. India will clash with Bangladesh in the final match.

Watch: Sushma Swaraj holds bilateral talks with Austrian counterpart

New York (USA), Sep 27 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who is attending the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, held bilateral talks with her counterpart from Austrian Karin Kneissl on the sidelines of the UNGA.

Trump accuses China of meddling in midterm elections

New Delhi, Sep 27 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday accused China of Meddling in the forthcoming midterm elections in November in order to oust him, owing to his aggressive economic sanction against Beijing. Trump made his claims during his speech at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), CNN reported. "Regrettably, we found that China has been attempting to interfere in our upcoming 2018 election, coming up in November, against my administration," Trump said. "They do not want me or us to win because I am the first president ever to challenge China on trade and we are winning on trade, we are winning at every level. We don't want them to meddle or interfere in our upcoming election," Trump added

Minorities in Pakistan face persecution and discrimination, says activists

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 27 (ANI): Activists from the Christian minority in Pakistan says they are being persecuted and discriminated and are forced to migrate out of the country. Now living in exile, these members of the Christian community participated at the ongoing 39th Session of UN Human Rights Council in Geneva and demanded the safety of the minorities in Pakistan, especially the abolition of blasphemy law. Pakistani Christians living in Europe and UK recently held a protest march in Geneva to make the international community about their persecution. A poster campaign in front of the United Nations office also highlighted their plight.