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2 cops among 4 killed in Canada shooting

New Delhi, Aug 11 (ANI): A shooting incident took place in Canada's Fredericton on Friday resulted in the death of at least four people, including two police officers. One suspect has been held, with the police saying that the situation is now under control, CNN reported. The incident took place in the city's Brookside Drive area, and the Fredericton Police confirmed via their official Twitter account that, "Of the four people killed in this morning's shootings on Brookside Drive, two were Fredericton Police officers."

Websites of Sikhs for Justice managed from Pakistan

London (UK), Aug 10 (ANI): The Khalistan movement, which has again picked up stream in the last few years, continues to be driven from Pakistan, even though the its so-called flag bearers claim otherwise. There is a plethora of information on the links of Pakistan's intelligence agency, the ISI, in propping up the movement and its leaders.However, in this day and age when the World Wide Web has become a tool used by the separatists to spread their propaganda, a closer scrutiny of the online presence of the 2020 referendum also throws up enough traces that lead to Pakistan. An examination of the two main websites promoting the 2020 referendum viz. sikhsforjustice.org and 2020referendum.org clearly points to the fact that these websites have been developed in and are managed from Pakistan. Sikhs for Justice claims to be a human rights advocacy group with offices in Canada, the U.S. and the UK has planned the 12th August London Declaration at Trafalgar Square in London. The same office ad

71-year-old Sikh assaulted in California

Manteca (US), Aug 10 (ANI): A 71-year-old man was brutally assaulted by two white men in California's Manteca city in United States of America. The assailants were seen kicking and assaulting the old Sikh. The victim has been identified as Sahib Singh. In another racial attack, last month, a 91-year-old Mexican was assaulted by a white woman in Los Angeles.

Indonesia earthquake: Death toll jumps to 347

Jakarta (Indonesia), Aug 09 (ANI): A deadly earthquake of 6.9 magnitude struck Indonesia's Lombok Island on August 5. The death toll in the catastrophic incident swelled to 347, according to the state-run Antara news agency. As aid has begun to reach the northern parts of the island, which were among the worst hit by the natural calamity, many people are complaining that assistance has not arrived in their areas. According to several media reports, hundreds of thousands have been displaced due to the August 05 earthquake, while over 1,000 people sustained injuries and are undergoing medical treatment.

Japan adopts newer ways to beat the heat

Tokyo (Japan), Aug 09 (ANI): Climate change is global issue causing worry to many countries around the world in recent years. Japan is also affected as it is observing a record heat wave this summer. To face unusually hot summer in this year, Japan is incorporating several methods from the latest technology equipment to old-fashioned ways to reduce the temperature in streets and give people cool and comfortable feeling. "Marunouchi" area is located in central Tokyo close to Tokyo Station. It is the largest business area in the capital. Tall buildings with many offices are seen here. Along streets where businessmen and tourists walk, mist equipment has been installed for the purpose of improving comfort by reducing temperature while considering the environment. Another measure to combat heat is using three hundred years old wisdom from Edo period of Japan. It is "Uchimizu" tradition which means splashing water as a method for lowering the temperature of the ground. Participants here are

International entry-exit checkpoints on India Myanmar border opened

Naypyidaw (Myanmar), Aug 08 (ANI): The international entry-exit checkpoints between India and Myanmar border were formally opened, said Vikram Misri, Ambassador of India to Myanmar on Wednesday. The checkpoints were opened simultaneously on Tamu-Moreh border between Manipur and Sagaing division and on the Zokhawthar-Rikhawdar border between Mizoram and Chin state. People will now be able to cross the land border between India and Myanmar holding visas and passports. It will open doors for new avenues in tourism, business and education sector between the two countries.

US President Trump warns countries against doing business with Iran

New Delhi, Aug 08 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump said that countries doing business with Iran will not be doing business with the United States of America. Trump took to twitter and said "The Iran sanctions have officially been cast. These are the most biting sanctions ever imposed, and in November they ratchet up to yet another level. Anyone doing business with Iran will NOT be doing business with the United States. I am asking for WORLD PEACE, nothing less!." Trump's statement came when European Union is attempting to protect European businesses trading in Iran from facing US sanctions. US sanctions are being unilaterally reimposed on Iran in waves following Trump's decision to withdraw from the Iranian nuclear deal earlier this year. Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is an agreement to restrict Iran's nuclear program in return for the lifting of international sanctions

NAB questions Imran Khan in helicopter misuse case

New Delhi, Aug 07 (ANI): Pakistan's Prime Minister-elect, Imran Khan on Tuesday appeared before the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for an ongoing inquiry against him for allegedly misusing helicopters owned by the provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Geo News quoted sources as saying that a questionnaire was handed over to the cricketer-turned-politician. The 15 questions pertain to Khan's illegal use of KP government-owned Mi-17 and an Ecureuil helicopter for 74 hours, resulting in the loss of (Pakistani) Rs. 2.1 million to the state exchequer. On July 18, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman had asked for more time to appear before the NAB, citing unavailability due to campaigning for general elections. Through his counsel Babar Awan, Khan submitted an application seeking another date to appear before the anti-graft body. The case against Khan was filed after Geo News, in a report, claimed that the former KP government, headed by PTI's Pervez Khattak, spent

Trump blames environmental laws for California fires

New Delhi, Aug 07 (ANI): According to United States President Donald Trump "bad environmental laws" are to be blamed for California wildfires. He said on Tuesday that the state is burning because the laws aren't allowing available water to be properly utilised. He tweeted, "California wildfires are being magnified and made so much worse by the bad environmental laws which aren't allowing massive amounts of readily available water to be properly utilized. It is being diverted into the Pacific Ocean. Must also tree clear to stop fire from spreading." California is continuously under catastrophic wildfires which doubled in size in the last few days, making it the second largest in the state's history.

EAM Swaraj meets Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev

Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Aug 05 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Sunday in Tashkent. Before meeting with President of Uzbekistan, EAM Sushma met Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Oliy Majlis (Parliament) of Uzbekistan Nurdinjon Ismoilov. Both dignitaries discussed the role of Parliament in fostering closer people-to-people relationship. Her meeting came hours after she interacted with indologists, Hindi teachers and ITEC and ICCR alumni earlier today. Swaraj reached Uzbekistan on the final leg of her three-nation tour after concluding her visit to Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.

EAM Swaraj visits Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial in Uzbekistan

Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Aug 05 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj visited Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial in Uzbekistan's Tashkent on Sunday. She paid floral tributes at Lal Bahadur Shastri's statue. Swaraj also gave gifts to children at the Memorial and posed with them.

EAM Swaraj meets Speaker of Legislative Assembly of Oliy Majlis in Uzbekistan

Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Aug 05 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Oliy Majlis (Parliament) of Uzbekistan Nurdinjon Ismoilov in Tashkent on Sunday. Her meeting came hours after she interacted with indologists, Hindi teachers and ITEC and ICCR alumni earlier today.

Since centuries, India and Uzbekistan share business relationship: EAM Swaraj

Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Aug 05 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj interacted with indologists, Hindi teachers and ITEC and ICCR alumni on Sunday. While addressing the gathering, EAM Swaraj said that it has been 25 years since diplomatic relationships have been made between India and Uzbekistan but centuries ago, business relationship was developed between the two countries.

Incidents of enforced disappearances in Balochistan unstoppable: Sher Mohd. Bugti

Geneva (Switzerland), Aug 04 (ANI): The spokesperson of Baloch Republican Party, Sher Mohammed Bugti has shown concern over the growing incidents of human rights violations in Balochistan, the largest and resource-rich province of Pakistan. In an estimate, over 14,000 people are missing from Balochistan, who were allegedly picked up by security agencies. He said enforced disappearances and killings of indigenous Baloch remains unstoppable and the Pakistan Army is behind the ongoing genocide. He said, the people in Balochistan are living in poverty and they have no access the basic needs like drinking water and food. The region has no facilities for good education and healthcare. Bugti also said China and Pakistan are jointly looting resources of Balochistan, whereas the locals are living in poverty.

Pakistan organises anti-India groups for 72nd Independence day

London, Aug 4: While the incoming Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan talks about friendship with New Delhi, the country's spy agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), is drawing up elaborate plans to embarrass India during the 72nd Independence day functions in London. The ISI is using discredited Khalistani groups to further its agenda and backing them to organise pro-Khalistan rally in London. Sources revealed, a team from Pakistan, headed by Abas Rana is visiting Surrey and meeting pro-Khalistani groups to hold anti-India protests and raise Khalistan issue on the occasion. Sikhs for Justice, a pro-Khalistan group, revealed its plan for August 12 by holding a joint press conference with Kashmiri separatists in London. Pakistan-backed Kashmiri separatists in London are supporting the pro-Khalistani Sikhs for their so-called Referendum 2020 for Khalistan. The Press Conference of World Kashmir Freedom Movement, Kashmir Patriotic Forum International and Overseas Pakistani Welf

EAM Sushma Swaraj arrives in Uzbekistan

Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Aug 04 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj arrived in Uzbekistan's capital Tashkent on Saturday. She was welcomed by Uzbek Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov. External Affairs Minister will be interacting with Indian community and offer tribute at Lal Bahadur Shastri memorial. EAM Swaraj is on her three-nation visit aiming at enhancing engagement with the region as India's extended neighbours.

China planning to tax $60 billion worth American goods

New Delhi, Aug 04 (ANI): The Chinese Government has revealed plans to tax over $60 billion worth American goods, unless Washington withdraws sanctions on over $200 billion worth Chinese goods. The United States has announced that it will slap 10 percent tax on Chinese goods. China has listed more than 5,000 products like liquor, wood products, machinery, furniture and auto parts. China has retaliated amid ongoing trade war between two countries. The trade war has hit stock market in US.

EAM Swaraj holds talks with Foreign Affairs Minister of Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), Aug 04 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday held a delegation level talk with Foreign Affairs Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Abdyldaev Erlan Bekeshovich in Bishkek. Both the leaders discussed measures to expand and reinvigorate India's ties with the Central Asian country across all sectors. Swaraj's visit to these three nations is aimed at enhancing engagement with the region as it is India's extended neighbour.

Malala Yousafzai condemns attack on schools in Gilgit-Baltistan

Gilgit-Baltistan (PoK), Aug 04 (ANI): Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai condemned the attack on 12 girls' schools in Gilgit-Baltistan which took place on August 2. She tweeted, "The extremists have shown what frightens them most - a girl with a book. We must rebuild these schools immediately, get the students back into their classrooms and show the world that every girl and boy has the right to learn." Local residents and journalists said explosions were heard in GPS Ronay and Girls School Takya, however, police said that they did not receive reports about blasts. A protest has been called by The Diamer Youth Movement in the district headquarters of Chilas, against the targeting of educational institutions in the area.

Watch: Sushma Swaraj meets Foreign Affairs Minister of Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), Aug 04 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Foreign Affairs Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Abdyldaev Erlan Bekeshovich in Bishkek on Saturday. Both dignitaries discussed measures to expand and reinvigorate India's ties with the Central Asian country across all sectors. The visit to the three nations is aimed at enhancing engagement with this region as it is India's extended neighbor.