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President Kovind pays floral tribute to Rabindranath Tagore in Prague

Prague (Czech Republic), Sep 09 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind visited Thakurova Park in Prague and paid floral tribute to statue of Rabindranath Tagore on Sunday. President Kovind reached Prague on the final leg of his three-nation visit. The President is on an eight-day three-nation tour to Cyprus, Bulgaria and Czech Republic.

President Kovind visits Strahov Monastery in Prague

Prague (Czech Republic), Sep 09 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind visited Strahov Monastery in Prague on September 08. He was accompanied by his wife Savita Kovind. He also visited the library which holds over 3000 manuscripts and incunabula and 200 thousands volumes of old books including 9th century Book of Gospels printed on parchment. The President is on an eight-day tour of Cyprus, Bulgaria and Czech Republic.

Watch: President Kovind visits Charles University in Prague

Prague (Czech Republic), Sep 08 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday addressed the students of Charles University in Prague. Speaking at the Charles University, President Ram Nath Kovind has said the cooperation among different disciplines presents a great opportunity to rediscover aspects of ancient Indian wisdom that can solve many of our contemporary problems.

3 arrested with 1359 kg cannabis hidden in oil tanker

Dharmanagar (Tripura), Sep 08 (ANI): In continuation of the war against illicit drug trafficking, police seized a huge quantity of cannabis hidden in an oil tanker. Police have arrested 3 persons were trying to smuggled the cannabis out of the state. The market value of the seized cannabis is approx Rs. 1 crore. The seized cannabis weighed a total of 1359 Kilograms and was concealed in 99 packets. Police are on the lookout for few more people involved in this crime.

President Kovind attends Czech-India Business Forum

Prague (Czech Republic), Sep 08 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind attended Czech-India Business Forum in Prague. The event was attended by members from the Czech Chambers of Commerce and the Czech Association of Medium and Small Enterprises. 50 member delegation from Indian side, representing the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the Confederation of Indian Industry, the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Trade Promotion Council of India also participated in the Businsess Forum. President Kovind reached Prague, the capital of Czech Republic on the final leg of his three-nation visit. The President is on a 8-day, 3-nation tour to Cyprus, Bulgaria and Czech Republic.

President Kovind meets Czech Republic PM Babis

Prague (Czech Republic), Sep 08 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind met Czech Republic Prime Minister Andrej Babis in Prague. Both dignitaries had fruitful discussions on variety of aspects. He also met President of Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament Radek Vondracek. President Kovind reached Prague, the capital of Czech Republic on the final leg of his three-nation visit. The President is on a 8-day, 3-nation tour to Cyprus, Bulgaria and Czech Republic.

President Kovind invites Czech defence companies to invest and manufacture in India

Prague (Czech Republic), Sep 08 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind invited Czech defence companies to invest and manufacture in India. "Defense sector has been a vital area of cooperation between the two countries. Defence production in India has been opened for the private sector to participate. Our defence requirements are huge. Indian companies are looking at Czech defence majors to partner them. I invite Czech defence companies to come, invest and manufacture in India," said Kovind. The President was addressing the gathering in Czech-India business Forum in Prague.

US lawmakers urge new Pak govt to grant minorities equal rights

Washington D.C. (US), Sep 07 (ANI): US lawmakers have urged Pakistan to treat its ethnic and religious minorities with the respect and dignity they deserve and grant them rights as equal citizens of Pakistan. While addressing 'The Minorities Day on the Hill' organized by South Asia Minorities Alliance Foundation (SAMAF) and Voice of Karachi (VOK) in United States Capitol in Washington DC on September 05, the lawmakers urged Pakistan government to treat people of strategically important city of Karachi justly and stop human right violation in Karachi as well as other parts of the country, including Balochistan and KP Province. Along with the lawmakers Thomas Garrett Jr., Scott Perry, Andy Harris, Rob Wittman, Gilgit-Baltistan rights activist Sange Sering, Baloch activist Nabi Bux, and Pulitzer Prize winner journalist Pir Zubair Shah shared the stage too. Other US lawmakers who attended the event were Perry, Adam Kizinger, Dave Brat, Morgan Griffith, Jeff Duncan, Raul Labrador, Gary Palm

Watch: Rahul Gandhi arrives at Mount Kailash with other pilgrims

Mount Kailash (China), Sep 07 (ANI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi, who is on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, arrived at camp near Mount Kailash in China. Rahul Gandhi left for the pilgrimage on August 31. He decided to take the Yatra after mid-air scare during Karnataka elections campaign. The average altitude around Mt Kailash is staggering 5000 meter.

President Kovind, Bulgarian Prez unveil Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Sofia

Sofia (Bulgaria), Sep 07 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind and President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev unveiled the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Sofia's South Park. He was accompanied by First Lady Savita Kovind. The statue was conceived and erected by renowned Bulgarian sculptor Ivan Rusev. The President is on a eight-day three-nation tour to Cyprus, Bulgaria and Czech Republic.

Indian Diaspora in Czech Republic serves as 'living bridge' between both countries: President Kovind

Prague (Czech Republic), Sep 07 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind and President praised Indian community living in Czech Republic. He said that the Indian Diaspora living in Czech Republic is making significant contribution to the progress of country. He also hailed the Indian community in Czech Republic for acting as a "living bridge" between the two nations.

President Ram Nath Kovind meets Indian business delegation in Prague

Prague (Czech Republic), Sep 07 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind held a meeting with an Indian business delegation in Czech Republic's Prague. He was also given a reception by the Indian Community. He reached Prague, the capital of Czech Republic on the final leg of his three-nation visit. During his visit in Czech Republic the President will meet with President Zeman, Prime Minister Babis and President of House of Deputies Radek Vondracek. President Kovind is on a 8-day, 3-nation tour to Cyprus, Bulgaria and Czech Republic

NTT Communications organises startup competition in Indonesia

Jakarta (Indonesia), Sep 06 (ANI): Indonesia has been one of the most attractive country for startup companies in recent years. Many investors from all over the world are also focusing on Indonesian market. NTT Communications -Japan's largest telecom firm- held "Startup Challenge 2018" event for supporting Asian startup ecosystem with an opportunity for funding and accessing to investors network and quality of technological infrastructure. This year's NTT Communications Startup Challenge takes place in 3 countries; Indonesia as the opening country, followed by Malaysia and Vietnam. There were approximately 500 more startup companies applying for this time event compared to last year. Startup companies, from various categories such as IoT, FinTech, E-commerce, etc, applied, and only 10 companies were nominated for final pitch session. In this session, each startup company made presentation, described unique and innovative ideas and showed off strengths of their business. The judging cri

Daifuku exhibits its top technology in Thailand

Bangkok (Thailand), Sep 06 (ANI): Logistics industry situation in Southeast Asia is going through significant change. There are many factors behind this change such as opening of "East and West Economic corridor" that covers Indo-China Peninsula another factor is desire for cost reduction through efficiency in logistics to face the rise in labor costs. Amid this situation, logistics industry Exhibition "TILOG Logistics 2018" was held in Bangkok, Thailand. The purpose is to connect companies doing business in Southeast Asia. "Daifuku" - a Japanese company is developing logistic systems, automated storage and retrieval systems around the world. The company is representing Japan logistic solutions to manufactures such as building automated sorting technologies, factory line automation systems in automotive plants and home delivery warehouses. Daifuku's technology has contributed to the development of Japan's industries and lifestyles. It helped automotive manufacturing industries and cont

President Kovind hails India-Bulgaria friendship

Sofia (Bulgaria), Sep 06 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind hailed India-Bulgaria friendship. He said, "On the foundation of rich cultures, past and sheer values of democracy we have built as modern partnership." The President is on an eight-day three-nation tour to Cyprus, Bulgaria and Czech Republic. On the last leg of the journey, President Kovind will visit the Czech Republic from September 6 to 9, where he will hold discussion on issues of mutual concern with Czech President Milos Zeman.

President Kovind visits National Museum of History in Sofia

Sofia (Bulgaria), Sep 06 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind visited National Museum of History (NMH) in Bulgaria's Sofia. He was accompanied by First Lady Savita Kovind. The National Museum of History was established on May 5, 1973. It is a national treasury of the Republic of Bulgaria, a reliquary store on a world scale and one of the largest historical museums on the Balkan Peninsula. The museum houses over 650,000 cultural monuments and a huge archeological and historical archive. The President is on a eight-day three-nation tour to Cyprus, Bulgaria and Czech Republic. On the last leg of the journey, President Kovind will visit the Czech Republic from September 6 to 9, where he will hold discussion on issues of mutual concern with Czech President Milos Zeman.

President Kovind holds delegation level talks with his Bulgarian counterpart Rumen Radev

Sofia (Bulgaria), Sep 06 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind held delegation level talks with President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev in Sofia. President invites Bulgaria to become key partner in Defence and IT sectors under Make in India programme. The President is on a eight-day three-nation tour to Cyprus, Bulgaria and Czech Republic. On the last leg of the journey, President Kovind will visit the Czech Republic from September 6 to 9, where he will hold discussion on issues of mutual concern with Czech President Milos Zeman.

Watch: India, Bulgaria ink MoUs in presence of President Kovind and Rumen Radev

Sofia (Bulgaria), Sep 05 (ANI): Memorandums of Understandings (MoUs) were signed between India and Bulgaria in presence of President Ram Nath Kovind and his Bulgarian counterpart Rumen Radev in Sofia on Wednesday. The MoU signing was followed by bilateral talks between the two leaders. Earlier, President Kovind apprised the Indian community in Bulgaria of India's growth story, saying that the economy of the country is making steady progress.

UK extends support to NATO troops in Afghanistan

New Delhi, Sep 05 (ANI): 100 Welsh Guards were added to the NATO troops in Afghanistan during United Kingdom (UK) Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson's visit to Kabul last week, UK's Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday. The troops are the first of the 440 additional personnel that will be deployed by the UK for the NATO forces. The addition will see the UK become the third largest contributor to troops in Afghanistan with 1,100 personnel, TOLO News reported. "We remain absolutely committed to building an Afghanistan that is a strong security partner for decades to come. A secure and stable Afghanistan helps keep the streets of the UK safe. The uplift of UK personnel not only underlines our commitment to Afghanistan and regional security, but also to the Alliance that has been the cornerstone of our defence for 70 years," Williamson said. "Thousands of our personnel stand shoulder-to-shoulder with NATO allies around the world. Those here in Afghanistan are just one example of Global Brit

Indian diaspora true cultural ambassadors of India: President Kovind

Sofia (Bulgaria), Sep 05 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind said that the Indian community in Bulgaria constitutes a 'living bridge' between the two countries. He also praised the Indian community in Bulgaria for strengthening people-to-people relations between the two nations. "You are a true reflection of India with its rich diversity, cultural heritage and traditions. We account you as our cultural ambassadors and expect you to spread the beauty and ethos of India far and white," said Kovind. He was addressing Indian community in Bulgaria. The President arrived in the Sohia from Cyprus where he met his Cypriot counterpart Nicos Anastasiades and held wide-ranging talks.