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Pakistan, China Armies abduct our people to sell their body organs: Baloch Activist

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 19 (ANI): Human rights activist Naela Quadri Baloch while talking to the ANI said, "The pace with which our people are being abducted, in few years there will be no one left in Balochistan. They only want natural resources from Balochistan. They are abducting our people so that they can sell body organs. Pakistan Army and China Army are doing this together".

Pakistan exploiting Balochistan's resources and sharing it with China: Baloch activist

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 19 (ANI): Human rights activist Mama Qadeer had asked United Nations (UN) to act tough against Pakistan in Switzerland's Geneva. While talking to the ANI, he said that Pakistan is exploiting resources of Balochistan and also sharing it with China. He said, "People in Balochistan are being targeted for opposing CPEC (China Pakistan Economic Corridor) and China. They're demanding Pakistan to leave Balochistan, for which Pakistan is not ready. It's because Pakistan's survival depends on Balochistan's resources." He further added, "Our demand to the United Nations is that as per its charter, it should put pressure on Pakistan to stop human rights violations in Balochistan".

Political activist, Hidayatullah Bhutto asks UN to 'protect rights of Sindhi people'

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 19 (ANI): Sindhi political activist, Hidayatullah Bhutto of World Sindhi Congress asked the United Nations Human Rights office to take notice of rampant violations of human rights perpetrated by Pakistan state agencies against Sindhi people. While calling the urgent attention of the UN Human Rights Council during the 39th Session, Bhutto said, "Enforced disappearances of Sindhi political and human rights activists continue unabated. Since June 2018, 25 more Sindhi persons have been abducted, that is 10 persons per month. A tortured body of a renowned political worker, Syed Fatah Ali Shah was found few days after he was abducted on 18th August. Since February 2017 more than 200 cases have been reported including Hidayat Lohar, Khadim Arejo, Ghulam Shabir Kalhoro." Bhutto told the UN that human rights violations have increased manifold since the launch of multi-billion dollar China Pakistan Economic Corridor.

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu arrives in Romania

Bucharest (Romania), Sep 19 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu arrived in Bucharest, capital of Romania on Wednesday. Upon arrival, VP Naidu was greeted by Ana Birchall, Vice Prime Minister for Romania's Strategic Partnerships' Implementation and Monica Gheorghita, Secretary of State for Global Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Romania is the last leg of VP Naidu's three-nation visit. He has already visited Serbia and Malta where he signed various Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) and held delegation-level talks. He will be in Romania from September 18 to 20, during which he will hold talks with the President of the Senate, who will also host a Banquet Lunch for the Vice President.

Pakistan violating UN resolutions on J and K, say Kashmiri activists at UNHRC

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 19 (ANI): Kashmiri activists have strongly criticized Pakistan for violating UN resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir by plundering natural resources and carrying out human rights violations in the erstwhile princely state. Speaking during the 39th Session of the UN Rights Council, Shaukat Ali Kashmiri, the exiled Chairman of United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) said, "Pakistan is violating UN resolutions on Jammu Kashmir and constructing dams in disputed areas of so-called Azad Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan. Pakistan has diverted Neelum River for Hydropower Project, which is depriving people of Muzaffarabad from their water lifeline". Jamil Maqsood, former foreign spokesperson of United Kashmir People's National Party said in his intervention that the areas under Pakistani occupation have no freedom of expression and judiciary is lacking independence. He said the misuse of anti-terrorism act in Pakistan occupied Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan is causing wo

Venkaiah Naidu visits historic city of Mdina

Vellata (Malta), Sep 18 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu visited the historic city of Mdina in Malta on Tuesday. In Mdine, Venkaiah Naidu visited St Magdeline. The fortified city served as the capital of the island from antiquity to the medieval period. The Vice President was delighted to visit the Upper Barrakka Gardens. He also visited the Lower Barrakka Gardens. There he took a panoramic view of the Grand Harbour. After viewing the Gardens, Naidu visited the Cathedral of Mdina.

Venkaiah Naidu visits Saint John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta

Valleta (Malta), Sep 18 (ANI): During his visit to Malta's Valleta, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu visited Saint John's Co-Cathedral on Tuesday. At the Co-Cathedral, Naidu was impressed by the magnificent architecture. He also wrote a note in the visitor's book. The interior of the church is considered to be one of the finest examples of high Baroque architecture in Europe. The cathedral has the finest collection of paintings. The Co-Cathedral was built by the Kings of Malta.

Hurricane Florence: Death toll rises to 32

New Delhi, Sep 18 (ANI): Hurricane Florence continued to wreak havoc as the death toll in the calamity rose to 32, officials told on Monday. The storm, which slammed the US East Coast last week, has left over 500,000 homes in darkness as rescue efforts are ongoing to provide aid to the stranded people. In North Carolina, two dozen of the deaths were reported alone, state officials and emergency workers were quoted by USA Today as saying. "This is an epic storm that is still continuing. The rivers are still rising. This is a monumental disaster for North Carolina," Governor Roy Cooper said.

One Belt-One Road project not providing employment to marginalised: SADF

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 18 (ANI): A group of panelists from Europe have shown concern over china's One Belt-One Road (OBOR) Initiative by calling it hidden agenda to capture the European markets. Present at the event, Executive Director of the South Asia Democratic Forum (SADF) at 39th Session of UNHRC, Geneva, Paulo Casaca said, "Human rights aspect has not been highlighted at all. 'One Belt-One Road' project instead of contributing to solution of giving jobs to those marginalised, has been used for the contrary".

Taliban continues to pursue military ops, perpetrate violence in Afghanistan: Syed Akbaruddin

New York (US), Sep 18 (ANI): India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Syed Akbaruddin while addressing the gathering at the UN said, "Taliban, aided by their supporters, continue to pursue military operations, perpetrating violence over several parts of Afghanistan. These offences are planned and launched by those harboured in safe havens in neigbourhood of Afghanistan. He further added, "These sanctuaries have, for years, provided safety for dark agendas of ideologically and operationally fused terror networks like Taliban, Haqqani network, Daesh, Al Qaeda and its proscribed affiliates Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. The agendas of these organisations draw financial sustenance not only from extortion and forced levies and taxes but also benefit significantly from criminal networks operating drug cartels and stealing Afghanistan's natural resources".

China is challenging world order: Hungary

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 18 (ANI): A group of panelists from Europe have shown concern over china's 'One Belt-One Road Initiative' by calling it hidden agenda to capture the European markets. Present at the event, Secretary of State (Deputy Minister), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary Istvan S Ivanyi said, "We see change in Chinese foreign policy. 'One Belt-One Road' initiative isn't only a development plan but also a power projection plan-an expansionist plan". He further added, "China is challenging the world order. The world order is based on clear rules and in the South China Sea, in Djibouti and in Sri Lanka and many places like Pakistan (CPEC) it challenges those rules".

MoUs signed are a move in creating modern framework enhancing relations with Malta: Venkaiah Naidu

Floriana (Malta), Sep 18 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca on Monday released a joint statement following delegation level talks. India and Malta on Monday signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) relating to tourism, maritime cooperation and exchanges between the Foreign Service Institute of India and the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies, University of Malta. In addition, India has offered Malta to take advantage of its highly skilled professionals in the field of Information and Technology (IT), financial services, health, pharmaceutical, transport, freight and tourism. Speaking on the occasion, VP Venkaiah Naidu said that these MoUs are a good move in creating modern framework for enhancing relations between the two countries. While stressing that easier facilitation of visa promotes people-to-people contact and business, Vice President Naidu said that the two governments should work towards facilitating easy mobility of pr

UN report of Kashmir has no mention of Pakistan sponsored terrorism

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 18 (ANI): Research Analyst, Yoana Barakova from European Foundation for South Asian Studies (EFSAS) pointed out the lack of mention of Pakistan sponsored terrorism in UN's report of Kashmir. She did so in her intervention at the General Debate at the 39th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. Barakova said, "Terrorism is the most deplorable violation of human rights. Yet surprisingly, an office as exalted as that of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, in its recent report on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, has failed to even mention once, the cross-border terrorism perpetrated by Pakistan in J and K. On the contrary, UN designated terrorist organizations and terrorists have been classified 'armed groups' and 'leaders', as many as 38 times in this Report. The adoption of such inappropriate terminology directly contradicts the one used in common UN parlance."

PM said 'Reform, Perform, Transform', motto of present govt: Venkaiah Naidu

Valletta (Malta), Sep 18 (AN): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu attended the Malta-India Business Forum at the Malta Chamber Of Commerce in Valletta on Monday. Speaking of the growing strength of the India economy at the occasion, VP Naidu said, "Over the last decade, India has witnessed a positive spring in stock market indices, foreign exchange reserves and public investment in infrastructure. Indian economy is growing at the rate of 8% plus. Currently it is the fastest growing, major economy in the world. The World Bank, World Economic Forum, International Monetary Fund, Asian Development Bank, Moody's rating have been confirming the same, that if we grow at the same rate in the coming near future India will become the third largest, strongest economy in the world. India has opened up, we allowed, in almost all sectors, Foreign Direct Investment. Government has also taken a policy to be business friendly." He further added, "The Prime Minister said 'Reform, Perform and Transform'. Tran

Hurricane Florence: Death toll mounts to 14

New Delhi, Sept 17 (ANI): The death toll in Hurricane Florence that struck last week rose to 14, as torrential rains and heavy flooding continued to batter North Carolina and South Carolina states. Earlier, the death toll stood at eight. Currently, the storm is travelling westwards at 13 kph setting its sights on Charlotte in North Carolina, with winds measuring 61 kph. Weather forecasters have repeatedly warned of flash flooding in the Carolinas, although Florence has been downgraded into a tropical depression. More than 30 inches of rain pounded on North Carolina, which is a record, according to the National Hurricane Center. Other places have seen over 20 inches of rainfall so far, with more in the offing over the next few days.

Largest, most ambitious healthcare system launched in India by PM Modi: VP Venkaiah Naidu

Floriana (Malta), Sep 17 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu arrived at Malta International Airport in Luqa on Sunday. He arrived to Malta from Serbia. Upon arrival, VP Venkaiah Naidu held an address for the Indian diaspora in Malta's Floriana. Speaking at the function, VP Naidu said, "India is becoming a health destination. The largest and most ambitious healthcare system was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi- 'Ayushman Bharat' a program recently launched will change the healthcare system." Further adding, "Indian Yoga and Ayurveda are also becoming popular around the world." VP Naidu is on 8-day visit from September 14 -21to European nations of Serbia, Malta and Romania. He is scheduled to interact with the heads of states of all the three countries and witness the signing of several Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs).

VP Venkaiah Naidu praises Indian communities around the world

Floriana (Malta), Sep 17 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu arrived at Malta International Airport in Luqa on Sunday. He arrived to Malta from Serbia. Upon arrival, VP Venkaiah Naidu held an address for the Indian diaspora in Malta's Floriana. Speaking at the function, VP Naidu said, "Wherever Indian community has gone in the world, they've prospered, integrated well with societies, and also brought name and fame to their motherland India. Share and care is the core of Indian psychology." He also said he feels proud of Indian history, where despite being the leading economies at one time India never attacked or occupied any country. VP Naidu is on 8-day visit from September 14 -21to European nations of Serbia, Malta and Romania. He is scheduled to interact with the heads of states of all the three countries and witness the signing of several Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs).

Indian community in Malta praises India's development

Floriana (Malta), Sep 17 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu arrived at Malta on Sunday, as part of his world 8-day visit to European nations of Serbia, Malta and Romania. Upon arrival, VP Venkaiah Naidu held an address for the Indian diaspora in Malta's Floriana. The Indian community received his address positively, hailing India's progress and development.

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu meets Prime Minister of Serbia

Belgrade (Serbia), Sep 16 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday met Prime Minister of Serbia Ana Brnabic at Klub Poslanika in Serbia's Belgrade. Earlier, the Vice President paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's bust in Serbia's Belgrade. VP Naidu is on his 8-day visit to European nations.

VP Venkaiah Naidu offers wreath at Tomb of the unknown soldier in Serbia's Belgrade

Belgrade (Serbia), Sep 16 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu offered wreath at the Tomb of the unknown soldier at Mt Avala in Serbia's Belgrade and paid his respects. It is World War I memorial located atop Mount Avala. It was built in 1934-38 at a place where an unknown Serbian soldier was buried.