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Death toll in Nepal landslide rises to eight

Kathmandu (Nepal), Jul 27 (ANI): At least eight people died in a landslide in Nepal's Rasuwa district in northern Nepal. Search for one more person is underway. People died when their houses got buried in the landslide. The landslide obstructed the Syafru-Rasuwagadhi highway and disrupted electricity, telephone and customs duty task in the area. It also buried a temporary police post at Timure, the gateway to Gosainkunda Municipality. Monsoon rains, which start in June and continue through September, are important for farming-dependent Nepal, but they also cause heavy loss of life and property damage each year.

Watch: PM Modi attends BRICS leaders meeting

Johannesburg (South Africa), Jul 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attended the BRICS leaders meeting with Africa outreach. The 10th BRICS Summit, as a milestone in the history of BRICS, was held under the theme 'BRICS in Africa: Collaboration for Inclusive Growth and Shared Prosperity in the fourth Industrial Revolution'. The three-day summit began July 25 with the BRICS Business Forum Meet.

India, China reaffirm commitment towards border tranquility: MEA

Johannesburg (South Africa), Jul 27 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) officials held a press briefing in South Africa's Johannesburg on Friday. The press briefing was held after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. While addressing the press briefing Indian Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said that India and China have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace and tranquillity along the border areas. He also informed that an Indian delegation will visit China on August 1 and 2 to examine ways to enhance trade and exports.

PM Modi meets Russian President on sidelines of BRICS Summit

Johannesburg (South Africa), Jul 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met President of Russia Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of BRICS Summit. PM Modi addressed the 10th BRICS Summit before his meeting with the Russian President. In his address the PM referred to terrorism and extremism as the biggest threats. The theme of this year's summit is, 'BRICS in Africa - collaboration for inclusive growth and shared prosperity in the 4th industrial revolution'. The three-day summit began yesterday, with the BRICS Business Forum Meet. PM Modi is on a 3-nation tour to Africa and has completed delegation level talks in Uganda as well as Rwanda

PM Modi meets Argentinian President on sidelines of BRICS Summit

Johannesburg (South Africa), Jul 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President of Argentina Mauricio Macri on the sidelines of BRICS Summit. The two sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation in trade and investment, agriculture and food processing and pharma. After his meeting with the Argentinian President, PM Modi held a bilateral meeting with President of Angola Joao Lourenco. Both dignitaries discussed upgrading ties in the areas of trade and investment, oil and natural gas, agriculture and food processing and pharmaceuticals. PM Modi addressed the 10th BRICS Summit before his meeting with the Argentinian President. In his address the PM referred to terrorism and extremism as the biggest threats. The theme of this year's summit is, 'BRICS in Africa - collaboration for inclusive growth and shared prosperity in the 4th industrial revolution'. The three-day summit began yesterday, with the BRICS Business Forum Meet.

PM Modi meets Chinese President Xi Jinping on sidelines of BRICS Summit

Johannesburg (South Africa), Jul 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of BRICS Summit. Both dignitaries discussed steps to further build trust and cooperation between the two countries. PM Modi addressed the 10th BRICS Summit before his meeting with the Chinese President. In his address the PM referred to terrorism and extremism as the biggest threats. The theme of this year's summit is, 'BRICS in Africa - collaboration for inclusive growth and shared prosperity in the 4th industrial revolution'. The three-day summit began yesterday, with the BRICS Business Forum Meet.

After 22-year struggle, got chance to serve the nation: Imran Khan

Islamabad (Pakistan), Jul 26 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Thursday expressed his gratitude and said that after 22-years of struggle he has come into politics and said that his prayers have been answered. He said, "I thank god, after 22 years of struggle, my prayers have been answered. I have got the chance to fulfill my dream and serve the nation. One phase was of struggle, of ups and downs and the second phase now is to fulfill the manifesto with which I came 22 years ago." He added,"I came into politics because I wanted that Pakistan should become that nation which Jinnah wanted."

Imran Khan calls for dialogue with India to solve Kashmir issue

Islamabad (Pakistan), Jul 26 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan came open on the Kashmir issue and said that both India and Pakistan can solve the Kashmir issue through dialogue. He said, "Kashmiris are suffering for long. Our governments should make efforts to solve Kashmir issue by sitting across the table, If India's leadership is willing then the both of us can solve this issue through dialogue. Right now the issue is one sided where Pakistan is being blamed for everything. It will be good for the subcontinent also."

Will use PM's house as educational institute: Imran Khan

Islamabad (Pakistan), Jul 26 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreeke Insaaf's Chairman Imran Khan pledged to protect people's tax money and said that it feels shameful to live in a big house like that of Prime Minister's when people's money are being misused by the ruling elite. He said, "The way our ruling elite has splurged money how will the poor man pay taxes? And why would the people pay taxes when the ruling class uses that money for money laundering? So I pledge today to protect the people's tax. The ruling elite spends on themselves but it would not happen from today. I will look for a small house and would not live in Prime Minister's house."

Want to have good relations with India: Imran Khan

Islamabad (Pakistan), Jul 26 (ANI): As the results for the ongoing elections in Pakistan are going to be announced, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Thursday said that he wants to have good relations with India. He said, "I was saddened by the way Indian media recently projected me. I am one of those Pakistanis who want good relations with India, if we want to have a poverty free subcontinent then we must have good relations and trade ties."

1 person sets off bomb at US embassy, suffers injury

Beijing (China), Jul 26 (ANI): A 26-year-old individual had detonated a bomb outside the United States embassy in Beijing on Thursday and suffered an injury, the police said. As per the embassy's regional security officer, there was one individual who detonated a bomb. Other than the bomber, there were no injuries reported. The US embassy is located in Beijing's Chaoyang District. Many people posted images and videos on social media showing grey smoke hovering over the street and several people running helter-skelter soon after the blast. The police, who have arrived in the area earlier, are investigating the matter.

Pace of change in technology should find space in syllabus: PM Modi at BRICS Summit

Johannesburg (South Africa), Jul 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 10th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg on Thursday. Here he talked about the importance of technology in the field of education and how the government has prioritised imparting skills to the youth. He said, "We will have to design the syllabus of our schools and universities in a way that it prepares the youth for future. We have to ensure that the pace of change in technology finds space in our syllabus. For this purpose in India National Development Skills initiative has been started. Its motive is to provide relevant technical and vocational skills to the youth. Our government has a priority to give access to quality higher learning to all sections of society."

BRICS Summit 2018: PM Modi arrives in Johannesburg

Johannesburg (South Africa), Jul 26 (ANI): The 10th edition of the BRICS Summit is to take place in Johannesburg today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders from other countries have arrived at the venue. The three-day summit began yesterday with the BRICS Business Forum Meet.

Jemima Goldsmith congratulates Imran Khan, says, sons' father Pakistan's next PM

New Delhi, Jul 26 (ANI): Imran Khan is leading in Pakistan elections to assume office as the next Prime Minister. Imran's first spouse tweeted congratulatory message for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief. "22 years later, after humiliations, hurdles and sacrifices, my sons' father is Pakistan's next PM. It's an incredible lesson in tenacity, belief and refusal to accept defeat. The challenge now is to remember why he entered politics in the 1st place. Congratulations @ImranKhanPTI" she wrote. Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan is currently leading in the elections against Shehbaz Sharif and Bilawal Bhutto.

BRICS is a medium for India to strengthen relations with South Africa: Consul General of India to Johannesburg

Johannesburg (South Africa), Jul 26 (ANI): Consul General of India to Johannesburg KJ Srinivasa said that BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) is another medium for India for making strong relations with South Africa. He said, "This year's theme for BRICS summit in Africa is cooperation for inclusive growth, and sharing the benefits of the fourth industrial revolution. The subject, inclusive growth that the Summit has chosen in important as the problems of all member countries are same. BRICS is another medium for India for making strong relations with South Africa." In South Africa, Prime Minister Modi will have a bilateral meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and will then attend the BRICS summit and other BRICS-related meetings.

PML-N rejects Pakistan General Elections 2018 results: Shehbaz Sharif

Lahore (Pakistan), Jul 26 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League -Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday rejected the Pakistan General Elections results 2018. He alleged widespread rigging and irregularities in the issuance of results. "Form 45 was not given to our agents, results were stopped and votes were counted in the absence of our poll agents. This is both unbearable and unacceptable." Meanwhile, Imran Khan's Tehreek-e-Insaf is leading at over 100 seats according to early counting.

'Result Transmission Service' has stopped, causing delay: Election Commission of Pakistan

Islamabad (Pakistan), Jul 26 (ANI): Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Secretary Babar Yaqoob on Thursday said that 'Result Transmission Service' has stopped and causing the delay. "Result Transmission Service stopped working under pressure and has delayed results. Presiding officers have been asked to meet their returning officers, along with army officers assigned to their voting booths, with the results," said Yaqoob.

This year marks 25th year of India, South Africa political relations: Consul General of India to Johannesburg

Johannesburg (South Africa), Jul 26 (ANI): Consul General of India to Johannesburg KJ Srinivasa said that this year is important for India and South Africa as it marks 25th year of India, South Africa political relations. He said, "When PM will meet South Africa Pres, twin stamps of Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela will be released. This yr is important for India and South Africa as it's 125th anniversary of the incident when Gandhi Ji was thrown out of train at Pietermaritzburg station that led to Satyagraha and also this year marks 25th year of India, South Africa political relations."

We will support our industry to invest in Africa: PM Modi

Kampala (Uganda), Jul 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the Parliament of Uganda and said, "We will keep our markets open and make it easier and more attractive to trade with India. We will support our industry to invest in Africa." He added they will harness India's experience with digital revolution to support Africa's development, improve delivery of public services, extend education and health, spread digital literacy, expand financial inclusion and mainstream the marginalised.

India, Africa to work together for democratic global order: PM Modi

Kampala (Uganda), Jul 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the Parliament of Uganda and said as global engagement in Africa increases they must all work together to ensure that Africa does not once again turn into a theatre of rival ambitions but becomes a nursery for the aspirations of Africa's youth. He added just as India and Africa fought colonialism together, they will work together for a just, representative and democratic global order that has a voice and a role for one-third of humanity that lives in Africa and India.