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India, Vietnam sign MoUs in Hanoi

Hanoi (Vietnam), Aug 28 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met her Vietnamese counterpart Pham Binh Minh in Hanoi on Tuesday. The two co-chaired the 16th Joint Commission meeting where they signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs). This is seen as a move to strengthen the bilateral ties between the two nations. Swaraj is on a four-day visit to Vietnam and Cambodia. The two nations are strategic partners and ASEAN members.

Pakistan cracks down on Kashmiri protestors in PoK

Kotli (Pakistan occupied Kashmir), Aug 28 (ANI): Dozens got severely injured in Kotli town of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) as police baton charged demonstrators who were carrying out a peaceful rally demanding their due share of rights, which they have been deprived of under Islamabad 's more than seven-decade misrule of the region. In order to disperse the huge number the protesters who had managed to gather, police also lobbed tear gas shells on people, which only severed the damage. Pictures which later surfaced in the public domain are testimony to law enforcement agencies' barbarity on the people of the region. Security forces have been given a free hand by Islamabad to perpetrate brutalities on the Kashmiri people. It wasn't an exclusive example of Pakistan's brutalities on people of PoK. The authorities of Pakistan, who have always meted out a novercal treatment to the citizens of the region exercise extreme high handedness whenever they sense a voice of dissent emerging from

Nepal: Halloween celebrated in a different style

Kirtipur (Nepal), Aug 27 (ANI): The ancient city of Nepal's Kirtipur on Monday was preparing for a festival commonly known as "GaiJatra" in a different way. The Gai Jatra or Cow festival remembers those who have recently passed away and involves children dressing up and marching in a procession. The locals took to the street and major chowks around the city donned in various attires reflecting the mythical characters in the festivities resembling that of during Halloween in foreign countries. The festival, which is mainly observed by the Newar community of the Himalayan nation also witnesses the participation of the other communities in the procession where fruits, bread, beaten rice, curd, money and other items are distributed. Nepal's Halloween festival is believed to give salvation to the deceased one's soul during their journey to heaven by grabbing the tail of cow while crossing a river.

Watch: MEA Swaraj meets Japanese Foreign Minister and Bangladeshi Planning Minister

Hanoi (Vietnam), Aug 27 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono and Bangladeshi Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal in Vietnam's Hanoi on Monday. Swaraj's tour to the two key nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Vietnam and Cambodia is aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation with both the countries. Swaraj will be in Vietnam on August 27 and 28, and Cambodia on August 29 and 30.

Watch: Sushma Swaraj meets Sri Lankan PM Wickremesinghe

Hanoi (Vietnam), Aug 27 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe in Vietnam's Hanoi on Monday. The External Affairs Minister's tour to the two key nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Vietnam and Cambodia is aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation with both the countries. Swaraj will be in Vietnam on August 27 and 28, and Cambodia on August 29 and 30.

People in Nepal celebrate sibling festival with fervour

Kathmandu (Nepal), Aug 27 (ANI): Women across Nepal on Sunday celebrated the festival of Raksha Bandhan by tying "Rakhi" on the wrist of their brothers and praying for their longer life. Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival celebrated on the last day of Hindu lunar calendar month of Shravan. 'Raksha' literally means protection while 'bandhan' means a bond. On this day, people in Nepal also celebrate Janai Purnima festival when they tie the sacred string on the wrist and change the string they wear around their body. This festival is regarded as the festival to strengthen the bond in between brothers and sisters. On their part, the brother pledges to protect his sisters' honour and gifts her as a token of the bonding.

EAM Swaraj invites Indian Diaspora in Vietnam to visit 'new India'

Vietnam, Aug 27 (ANI): Union Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj on Monday invited Indian community living in Vietnam to India. "India has changed a lot, there is a drastic change in India, please visit to see a new India. India has opportunities now, take advantage of it," said Swaraj. The External Affairs Minister also highlighted 'Make in India' and 'Digital India' and urged younger Indian community to take advantage of the schemes.

Relief is just a tweet away, assures EAM Swaraj to Indian Dispora in Vietnam

Vietnam, Aug 27 (ANI): Union Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj on Monday assured Indian Diaspora in Vietnam that help is just a tweet away. She said, "If a 'Pravasi Bharatiya' gets stuck anywhere in world, they are confident that government will save them. Relief is just one tweet away. What was never a priority in embassies, has become top priority now. PM has made overseas Indians proud and MEA made them confident." Swaraj arrived in Vietnam on August 26 on a four-day tour to Vietnam and Cambodia. The main aim of this visit is to deepen India's strategic cooperation with the two key nations in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

EAM Swaraj hails Indo-Vietnam relations

Vietnam, Aug 27 (ANI): Union Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj on Monday lauded India and Vietnam relations by saying that both countries share good neighborly bond for centuries. " 'Buddhadharma' and 'Ramayana' link India with Southeast Asia," added Swaraj. Swaraj arrived in Vietnam on Sunday on a four-day tour to Vietnam and Cambodia. The main aim of this visit is to deepen India's strategic cooperation with the two key nations in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

EAM Swaraj inaugurates bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Vietnam

Vietnam, Aug 27 (ANI): Union Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj on Monday inaugurated bust of father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi at courtyard of Indian Embassy in Vietnam. Swaraj arrived in Vietnam on Sunday on a four-day tour to Vietnam and Cambodia. The main aim of this visit is to deepen India's strategic cooperation with the two key nations in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region.

Locals protest against govt over poor infrastructure in PoK's Tarar Khel

Tarar Khel (Pakistan occupied Kashmir), Aug 26 (ANI): Locals of Tarar Khel region of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) live in a poor condition owing to the infrastructure which remains in shambles. Roads, hospitals, educational institution, medical care among others have a very poor condition and no development has taken place. This is due to authorities who are ignorant toward the infrastructural condition. The locals demonstrated and shouting slogans against the government. The locals have earlier too carried out demonstrations highlighting the situation. One of the protestor said, "We are not doing this under the patronage of rulers. This is our tax money which is filling the coffers of the rulers. We have been trying to build a hospital for years. Prime Ministers, one after the other, have only made empty promises."

Senator John McCain passes away

New Delhi, Aug 26 (ANI): Former presidential candidate John McCain passed away at the age of 81. John McCain, who was also a republican senator died on August 25 (local time) after a prolonged illness. McCain's daughter Meghan McCain poured out her feelings through an emotional post on Twitter. She wrote, "I love you forever - my beloved father @SenJohnMcCain". McCain was diagnosed with primary glioblastoma, a type of brain tumour, in the previous year. This April, he underwent surgery to treat an intestinal infection related to diverticulitis.

Watch: Miscreants attack Akali Dal leader Manjit Singh GK in California

California (US), Aug 26 (ANI): Akali Dal leader and Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) president Manjit Singh GK was attacked outside a Gurdwara in California. His face was smeared with black ink during the attack. Three people have been arrested in connection with the attack. "I was attacked by more than 20 people. These people have not even kept the dignity of a Gurdwara. I told my aides to not say a word and maintain peace. We will not be cowed down by all this", said Manjit Singh after the attack. He was also attacked by alleged pro-khalistan supporter earlier this week in New York.

I've tendency to reach out to people - listen: Rahul Gandhi

London (UK), Aug 25 (ANI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi interacts with Indian students and alumni union at London School of Economics on August 24. While addressing a gathering there, he said that since he has seen violence very closely, he has tendency to reach out to people and listen. He further added, "I think India with our non-violent ideas, with our complexities and with our ability to show compassion to people you don't agree with which is embedded in our culture and in our history, I think we have a role to play. India has a vision of its own for the world. We are going to work with others but certainly have a perspective which is important".

It's okay to disagree with someone but hating someone is choice that we make: Rahul Gandhi

London (UK), Aug 25 (ANI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi interacts with Indian students and alumni union at London School of Economics on August 24. While addressing a gathering there, he said, "I agree that the conversation back home and rest of the planet is very acrimonious. I have been saying that it is okay to challenge someone and it is okay to take someone on and it is okay to disagree with someone but hating someone is a choice that we make".

Nawaz Sharif granted permission to meet family in jail

New Delhi, Aug 24 (ANI): Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has been granted special permission to meet his family members in the Adiala jail in Rawalpindi on Friday. Sharif's family had filed a plea to meet the jailed leader and his daughter, Maryam Nawaz, in the prison. Subsequently, the prison authorities gave permission and apprised the jail superintendent of the same. The father-daughter duo is currently serving their prison sentences in the same jail after being convicted in the Avenfield reference case. Earlier on Wednesday, Sharif's brother and Pakistan Muslim-League (Nawaz) president Shehbaz Sharif and his family met the father-daughter duo in Adiala jail. On July 6, Sharif and Maryam were convicted in absentia in the Avenfield case by the Accountability Court. While the three-time Pakistan prime minister was given 10 years of imprisonment and slapped with a fine of eight million pounds, his daughter was awarded eight years in jail and fined two million pounds.

SP, BSP alliance in UP and Bihar will lead to BJP's defeat in 2019 polls: Rahul Gandhi

London (UK), Aug 24 (ANI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday expressed his views upcoming 2019 Lok Sabha elections. He said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) cannot win the election if there is an alliance in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. "An alliance of Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) in UP and a similar alliance in Bihar will cost the BJP 120 seats," added Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi lashes Center for Doklam crisis, says Chinese still there

London (UK), Aug 24 (ANI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday reacted on Doklam issue and blamed Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "episodic" view of the incident for the over two-month stand-off. "Doklam is not an isolated issue. It was a part of a sequence of events, it was a process. Prime Minister is episodic. He views Doklam as an event. If he was carefully watching the process, he could've stopped it," Gandhi said. Congress president also added that "the Chinese have withdrawn from the point of contact, the truth is they are still in Doklam."

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.