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Difficult to talk to Pakistan as there is no single institution in complete power: Rahul Gandhi

London (UK), Aug 24 (ANI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday shared his opinion on India's talks with Pakistan. He said that it's very difficult for India to have a talk with Pakistan as there is no one institution which is in complete power. "Pakistan in our prospective is number of institutions, the difficulty with Indian prospective is which institution you talk to, some of the institutions are hostile to India, some of them are attacking India," said Gandhi. He added that "There is no deeply thought out strategy by PM Modi when it comes to Pakistan."

EAM Swaraj spends most time making: Rahul Gandhi

London (UK), Aug 24 (ANI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday slammed Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) while addressing the gathering in London. He said Ministry of External Affairs can be formed by breaking the monopoly of MEA and by making it more accessible to other elements of society. He criticised Union Foreign Minister Swaraj by saying that she spends a massive amount of time in just making Visas.

Yokohama city hosts Pikachu dancing event

Yokohama (Japan), Aug 23 (ANI): The City of Yokohama, in partnership with The Pokemon Company, has held city-wide events "Pikachu Outbreak!" for four years in a row. A lot of fans of Pokemon series gathered from all over the world for this event. "Pikachu" which is one of the most popular character from Pokemon is seen everywhere in Yokohama. It is attracting many people from kids to adults. Fans in this event also enjoy wearing Pokemon's costume and showing Pokemon goods. During this day Yokohama city is covered by Pokemon phenomenon. In what's become an annual event, Splash Show is held at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. This program is popular event because participants can get a lot of water splash during hot summer. This year also many people came here to cool down. "Pikachu" and "Eevee" character which was introduced for the first time this year participated in the event. People got enjoyed watching their cute dancing. One of the main events is "Electrical Pikachu's March". Using l

Tokyo city hosts an array of summer activities to attract tourists

Tokyo (Japan), Aug 23 (ANI): Summer season in Japan is full of unique events, mainly aiming to help people feel cool and bear heat. Since Edo period around three hundred years ago, Nihonbashi area in the heart of Tokyo was stage for such events, and even now event is going on under name "ECO EDO NIHONBASHI". Goldfish known as symbol of Japan's summer season is focus of ECO EDO NIHONBASHI ART AQUARIUM. Through lined-up artistic water tanks decorated with original Japanese motifs, lively display of dancing goldfishes and Koi carps creates fantastic ambiance. This is the underwater artwork. People in the late Edo period of Japan felt cooler by watching them in the summer, and they came to represent the season. Even today, Japanese associate goldfish with summer season. This exhibition is making summer event more exciting for many types of visitors. There are also very unique goods and foods. Visitors can find a section for stylish gifts and items which are adjusted to summer season like t

RJP-N says Nepal PM lying about Maleth incident

Kathmandu (Nepal), Aug 22 (ANI): The Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJP-N) claimed that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli lied about not being present during the police firing that took place in Maleth in March last year. RJP-N General Secretary Keshav Jha praised Prime Minister Oli's address in provincial assembly of province 2 on Saturday, but claimed that it was marred by false statements. Jha further questioned the reliability of the state head and claimed that Oli's denial of being present at the time of firing had saddened the party. The National Human Rights Commission's investigation into the event said that that the condition worsened because of the mass meeting despite being aware of the circumstance.

BIMSTEC, SAARC allows us to build capacity within the Indian Ocean region: Alice Wells

Washington (US), Aug 21 (ANI): Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells has said that the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) and South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) allows us to build capacity within the Indian Ocean region in amore holistic way." Alice Wells said that she is looking forward to engage with partners of the Indian Ocean Conference at the first India-US 2+2 dialogue scheduled to take place in New Delhi on September 6.

Pakistan to play crucial role in ensuring Afghanistan's stability: US

Washington (US), Aug 21 (ANI): Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells has said that the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) and South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) allows us to build capacity within the Indian Ocean region in amore holistic way." Alice Wells said that she is looking forward to engage with partners of the Indian Ocean Conference at the first India-US 2+2 dialogue scheduled to take place in New Delhi on September 6.

Mike Pompeo to visit Pak to meet Imran Khan

New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): United States Secretary of State Michael Pompeo is likely to visit Pakistan to hold talks with newly-elected Prime Minister Imran Khan. He is expected to visit Islamabad in the first week of September. Pompeo would be the first foreign dignitary to meet Imran Khan. Imran Khan on August 18 sworn-in as Pakistan's 22nd Prime Minister in Islamabad. Pompeo congratulated Khan and said that the US is looking forward to work with Pakistan's new government to promote peace and prosperity in the region. On Pakistan's Independence Day, Pompeo, in a special message said that he wishes to improve and bolster bilateral relations between the two countries. In January, the relation between US and Pakistan plunged after President Trump accused Pakistan of giving nothing to Washington but "lies and deceit" and providing "safe haven" to terrorists.

In his maiden address to Pak, PM Imran Khan highlights poor health condition in country

Islamabad (Pakistan), Aug 20 (ANI): Newly-elected Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan made an inaugural address to his nation first time since taking oath on August 18. He thanked his supporters and fellow party workers in his journey as a politician in the past 22 years. Stressing on the poor health care system of Pakistan, PM Imran Khan said, Unfortunately, we are among top 5 countries where the child mortality rate, death rate of women during childbirth and stunted growth in children is high." Khan, 65, the chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, took oath as the Prime Minister of the country on August 18.

EAM Swaraj meets opposition leaders of Mauritius

Port Louis (Mauritius), Aug 19 (ANI): Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met former Mauritius Leader of the Opposition Paul Berenger and current Mauritius Leader of the Opposition Xavier- Luc Duval in Port Louis. EAM Swaraj also inaugurated a Panini Language Laboratory during the 11th World Hindi Conference in Port Louis earlier today.

EAM Swaraj inaugurates 'Panini Language Laboratory' in Port Louis

Port Louis (Mauritius), Aug 19 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj inaugurated 'Panini Language Laboratory' in Port Louis on Saturday. She inaugurated the laboratory dedicated to renowned Sanskrit scholar Panini during 11th World Hindi Conference. The Laboratory aims to spread awareness about Panini, who is also known as father of Indian linguistics.

Kofi Annan, Former UN Secretary General passes away at 80

New Delhi, Aug 18 (ANI): Former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan passed away at the age of 80 after a short illness, announced United Nations on Saturday. Annan had served two terms as the Secretary General spanning from 1997 to 2006. He even won Nobel peace prize for his humanitarian work in 2001. He was the first black African to serve in the post of a UN Secretary General. Originally from Ghana, Annan retired and moved to Geneva. From there he moved to a village in Switzerland. He breathed his last at a hospital in Bern, surrounded by his family. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted his condolences saying, "We express our profound sorrow at the passing away of Nobel Laureate and former UNSG Mr. Kofi Annan. The world has lost not only a great African diplomat and humanitarian but also a conscience keeper of international peace and security."

Gen Bajwa sahab hugged me and said we want peace: Navjot Singh Sidhu

Islamabad (Pakistan), Aug 18 (ANI): While addressing the media after attending the oath-taking ceremony of Imran Khan as the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Navjot Singh Sidhu said, "Today morning, General Bajwa came to me and said we were thinking of opening Kartarpur route on 550th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev. He also said, "General Bajwa sahab hugged me and said, 'We want peace'. Sidhu added, "It's our duty that we go back and ask our government to take a step ahead and I hope if we take one step forward, people here will take two steps forward. Gen Bajwa sahab hugged me and said, 'We want peace'. So, let's swim in a blue ocean and shun Red Ocean. It's my dream".

Now, grow indoor crops and vegetables in Japanese style

Tokyo (Japan), Aug 16 (ANI): Agriculture sector in Japan is facing wide range of challenges. Most serious are aging farmers, decline in number of young people who want to work in fields and increase of abandoned farmlands. In order to solve this problem, it is important to promote utilization of new technology in agriculture."Greenhouse Horticulture and Plant Factory Exhibition" was held in Tokyo. These booths are introducing agricultural machinery, materials manufacturers, and seed manufacturers. The exhibition is the place of opportunity for business expansion through technology proposals and information exchange, especially to farmers who hope to find latest agricultural technologies and improve their work. What is attracting attention in plant and crop production is not new ways for work in fields itself, but production system. This is "plant factory" which implements mechanism of artificial photosynthesis to grow plants. The plant factory has automatic control unit. It controls te

Rinnai celebrates three decades of its presence in Indonesia

Jakarta (Indonesia), Aug 16 (ANI): Indonesia is one of the most populous nations in the world with high economic growth driven by improvement of life quality. Rinnai Indonesia is one of the companies that have been contributing to this improvement since its establishment in 1988. Rinnai Indonesia celebrated its 30th anniversary in Jakarta. Local partners and dealers of Rinnai Indonesia attended and celebrated the huge success based on efforts to improve production technology and making gas appliances acceptable by Indonesian customers. Rinnai Indonesia has been supporting the lively hood of Indonesians for long time and local sales staff have larger expectations. At Rinnai Indonesia's showroom in West Jakarta, a variety of its products such as gas stoves, which has share of about 60% of Indonesia's domestic market, are lined up. Not only high-quality products but also enhancement of after-sales service is the reason why making Rinnai Indonesia leader in the market. In recent years, due

Kabul suicide bombing: Death toll reaches 48

Kabul (Afghanistan), Aug 16 (ANI): The death toll rose to 48 in the suicide bombing attack which shook Kabul on Wednesday. 67 others were also injured in the attack when a suspected suicide bomber blew himself up in front of an educational centre in Dasht-e-Barchi in the west of the Afghan's Kabul. The blast occurred at a time when classes were being conducted, reported Tolo News. The security forces have sealed off the place and the injured have been shifted to the city hospital. The Taliban has not yet taken responsibility for the blast.

Nepal receives special gifts on India's Independence Day

Kathmandu/Birgunj (Nepal), Aug 15 (ANI): The Indian Embassy in Nepal on Wednesday handed over 30 ambulances and six buses to various hospitals, non-profit charitable organizations and educational institutions of Nepal on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day. The function held in Indian Embassy premises started with the flag hoisting and deliberation of the speech made by Indian President Ram Nath Kovind by Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri. Puri highlighted the achievements of India in various fields in the past decades. On the occasion, the Indian Ambassador also felicitated widows and wards of deceased soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces by distributing cheques worth 53.5 million Nepalese rupees. Similar celebrations were held at Indian consulate in Birgunj district of Nepal where Consul General of India to Nepal B.C. Pradhan presided over the Independence Day celebrations. A number of cultural performances enthralled members of the Indian community in Nepal who had come

Hundreds of pilgrims stranded in Nepal's Sindhuli

Sindhuli (Nepal), Aug 14 (ANI): About 2,300 pilgrims from Nepal and India are stranded on the shore of Kamala River flowing through Sindhuli district in Central Nepal. The pilgrims, on the route back from Madhuganga Mahadev Temple in Sindhuli's Dudhauli Municipality. 2 are left stranded on the shores because of the risen water level. The Police in the area did not allow the pilgrims to cross the river as the current of water is high because of the incessant rainfall for days. Moreover, Police have identified the way from Harsahi-Jagadi as the alternative way to take out the Pilgrims to Chandanpur from where they can go to their desired destinations. The river which lies on the way to temple was the major obstacle for the pilgrims. The locals have had demanded construction of new bridge, which is yet to be addressed. The incessant rainfall from days has resulted in rise of the water level in the river which also has threatened the human residence near the embankments along with the Sira

Ghazni attack: 70 policemen killed in three days

Kabul (Afghanistan), Aug 14 (ANI): Afghanistan's Interior Ministry confirmed that 70 police officers have been killed ever since the Taliban launched an attack in Afghanistan's Ghazni city on August 10. The terrorist group said that it entered the city from "different sides". The clashes between the Taliban and government forces are still going on.

Strongest-ever earthquake rattles Northern Alaska

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): An earthquake measuring 6.4 magnitudes on the Richter scale struck a remote part of Alaska on August 12, the US Geographical Survey confirmed. No causalities or damages have been reported as yet. It happened after the earthquake hit the country's North Slope. It was the strongest earthquake ever recorded in the region, with the previous most powerful quake being recorded in 1995 at magnitude 5.2. According to USGS data and the earthquake centre, several strong aftershocks were also felt following the quake.