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PM Modi, Rwandan President Kagame hold delegation-level talks in Kigali

Kigali (Rwanda), Jul 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rwanda on Monday, on the first leg of his three-nation Africa tour. He was received by President of the Republic of Rwanda, Paul Kagame. The Prime Minister is on a five-day, three-nation tour to Rwanda, Uganda and South Africa. PM Modi later did a one-on-one meeting and delegation-level talks with President Kagame. Both the dignitaries held delegation-level talks to strengthen partnership in trade and investment, capacity building, development partnership and people to people ties. This is first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Rwanda.

Indians abroad are 'rashtradoots', says PM Modi

Kigali (Rwanda), Jul 24 (ANI): While addressing the Indian community in Rwanda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Indian diaspora living outside India as 'rashtradoots' or ambassadors for the country. "I am delighted to interact with the Indian community in Rwanda. All over the world, the Indian diaspora is making a mark. They are now our Rashtradoots," said PM Modi. The Prime Minister added, "Today if any Indian sportsperson is winning a gold medal, this has become possible because we have made the selection procedure transparent. Now the right person goes to the right place."

PM Modi's visit represents a milestone between long-standing friendship between Rwanda and India, says President Kagame

Kigali (Rwanda), Jul 24 (ANI): President of the Republic of Rwanda Paul Kagame said that Prime Minister Modi's visit represents a milestone between the long-standing friendship and cooperation between Rwanda and India. He also praised India's support to Rwanda's development agenda. President Kagame was addressing the gathering after signing of Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) between India and Rwanda. India and Rwanda signed eight MoUs, including in the areas of agriculture, defence, culture, dairy cooperation, leather and allied sectors, LOC Agreements and trade.

Gunman dead in Toronto firing, 9 people injured

Toronto (Canada), Jul 23 (ANI): A gunman who opened fire outside a restaurant in Canada's Toronto is dead. According to Toronto Police, nine people received injuries in the attack. "9 victims shot. Conditions of victims not known yet A young girl is one of the 9 victims. 9 victims does not include the shooter who is dead #GO1341286," police tweeted. Police further said, "At Danforth Av Logan Av Toronto Police responded to a call at 10pm Sunday July 22/2018. 9 people shot. Shooter is dead. Further updates will follow on @TorontoPolice twitter #GO1341286. All victims have been transported to various hospitals.

Many join strike in Nepal for fasting doctor

Kathmandu (Nepal), Jul 23 (ANI): Hundreds of people on Sunday began a mass relay hunger strike to protest the government's crackdown on the supporters of a prominent doctor and activist who has been fasting for nearly a month, demanding reforms in the country's medical sector. Social activist and orthopedic surgeon Dr Govinda KC has gone on hunger strike 15 times over the past six years in an attempt to pressure the government to improve healthcare. The protesters at Kathmandu Durbar Square, who are supporting Dr Govinda, hit out against PM Oli's government. Nepal held three-tier elections last year and adopted the federal system of governance, with K P Sharma Oli appointed as the Prime Minister. The government is growing unpopular among the masses as its decisions and promises are not being addressed. The mass sit-in, which is organised by the activist groups, will be held till the government addresses their demands.

Japan's heat wave claims 44 lives

New Delhi, Jul 23 (ANI): At least 44 people have died across Japan as extreme heat waves continue to grip the East Asia nation. Japan Meteorological Agency has alerted people to take appropriate measures to counter the scorching heat. Keeping oneself hydrated, staying away from direct sunlight, and the use of air conditioners is encouraged, with the agency warning that the "potential for heat illness is higher than usual." With the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics due to start in two years' time, authorities have predicted high temperatures for Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu islands, where the mercury is likely to rise up or even cross the 35 degree Celsius mark, with the Hokkaido island likely to be spared from the sweltering heat.

PML (N) supporters raise anti-ISI slogans outside Pakistan Army HQ

Rawalpindi (Pakistan), Jul 22 (ANI): 'ISI Murdabad' slogans were raised by Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) supporters outside Pakistan Army Headquarters in Rawalpindi on late Saturday night. The slogans against Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) were raise ahead of General Elections in Pakistan that is scheduled to be held on July 25. A senior judge in Pakistan on Saturday accused spy agency of meddling with judicial proceeding in the country.

Trump calls media 'hypocrites' for saying he was too nice to Putin

New Delhi, Jul 21 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump lashed out at mainstream news media on Friday over the coverage of his bilateral summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, calling reporters as hypocrites for questioning his treatment to Putin.In a tweet, Trump said that he was "severely criticised for being too nice to Putin" before he termed the "fake news media" as "hypocrites." The US President wrote on the micro-blogging site, "I got severely criticized by the Fake News Media for being too nice to President Putin. In the Old Days they would call it Diplomacy. If I was loud and vicious, I would have been criticized for being too tough. Remember when they said I was too tough with Chairman Kim? Hypocrites!" The two leaders held two hours of closed-door summit in July in Helsinki.

From past 70 years Pak Army has been killing Muhajirs: Altaf Hussain

London (UK), Jul 21 (ANI): Altaf Hussain, the founder of party Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) released a video in which he had said that the Pakistani Army had killed several Muhajir in 70 years. He said, "From past 70 years Army has been killing Muhajirs. The reason behind the downfall of the country is the Army".

3D printed guns cleared for download in the US

New Delhi, Jul 21 (ANI): The United States Government on Friday cleared gun rights activists to post plans for 3D printable guns online from August 1. The feud between the two parties started in 2013 when a self-proclaimed 'post right anarchist', Cody Wilson uploaded plans for a 3-D printed handgun he called "The Liberator". The handgun was almost entirely made of ABS plastic. As part of the settlement reached, Wilson and Defense Distributed have been cleared to upload their plans, files, and 3-D drawings and have been exempted from the export restrictions. The government has also agreed to refund Wilson's legal fees to the tune of USD 40,000, along with some registration fees.

Trump invites Putin to Washington for Fall Summit

New Delhi, Jul 20 (ANI): President Donald Trump has asked his National Security Advisor John Bolton to invite his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to Washington D.C. for this fall summit. Taking to her Twitter handle, White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said the discussions to invite Putin to the US are already underway. "In Helsinki, @POTUS agreed to ongoing working level dialogue between the two security council staffs. President Trump asked @Ambjohnbolton to invite President Putin to Washington in the fall and those discussions are already underway," Sanders wrote on the micro-blogging site.

Japan exhibits handmade products

Tokyo (Japan), July 19 (ANI): Around 3,000 creators participated in "Handmade in Japan Festival 2018" in Tokyo. A variety of innovative and unique fashion products, toys, and household goods were introduced. Most of the products are created from a variety of creative ideas. Many of the products are handmade and produced in very small numbers even some of them are the only ones in the world. A pottery artist displayed its innovative work. When putting the pottery upside down, it shows the design of "Mt. Fuji", the highest mountain in Japan. This is a clock made of wood. Even with wooden second hand. The usual way to parches products made by individual creators is buying on the internet form shopping sites or directly from the website of creators. Therefore, consumers are not able to touch or see the actual products before they buy them. In this exhibition, visitors can actually see the products, and it is also an opportunity for individual creators and consumers to connect together. Wit

Japan intensifies promotion of its business, technology in India, Asean

Tokyo (Japan), July 19 (ANI): With an aim to promote its products and technology, an interaction between Japanese companies and media from India and Asean was held in Tokyo. Catch Asia-Media Network introduces the activity of Japanese prominent companies and tourism of Japan. Also dynamic transformation of Japan toward 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Game is important information for Asian TV audience. This network is constituted by representative TV station and news agency in India, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Lao and Myanmar and organized by Japan international Broadcasting. In this event 6 presenters reported about political and social big event in each country and economic activity of Japanese companies. From India, Ravi Khandelwal, Executive Producer of Asian News International presented about close relationship between India and Japan. It derives from close friendship of Prime Ministers of both countries. This environment will provide good business opportu

Watch: Boys rescued from Thailand cave make first public appearance

Chiang Rai (Thailand), Jul 18 (ANI): Football team of 12 boys and their coach, who were recently rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand after a tiresome rescue operation that lasted for almost two weeks, made their first public appearance on Wednesday. The boys were seen in best of health condition and addressed media briefing in Thailand's Chiang Rai. They were discharged from hospital today.

Does Putin's football gift to Trump have a secret device?

New Delhi, Jul 18 (ANI): If United States security experts are to be believed, the soccer ball that Russian President Vladimir Putin gave to his US counterpart Donald Trump might have a non-metallic bugging device the power source of which could last for a month or longer. Security experts say there is a simple way of putting a bugging device inside the ball and it is very difficult to detect it, reported TMZ. For those unversed, the Russian President gifted the soccer ball to President Trump during a press conference ahead of their Helsinki summit on Tuesday. Later on, Trump threw the ball towards his wife Melania Trump and announced it was going to their son, Barron.

Nepal gears up to host 4th BIMSTEC summit

Kathmandu (Nepal), July 17 (ANI): Nepal's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pradeep Kumar Gyawali has confirmed that the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) summit will begin from August 30. The fourth summit of the BIMSTEC is being held in Nepal and Gyawali apprised of the preparations. "The meeting has been fixed for August end. The Summit will be held from August 30 to 31. Prior to that there will be Foreign Ministerial meeting and also a high level official meeting" Foreign Minister Gyawali said. BIMSTEC is the sub-regional grouping comprising seven countries of South Asia and South East Asia. With the formation of the new government headed by Leftist parties in the Himalayan nation, the incumbent government is eyeing BIMSTEC summit as an opportunity to highlight Nepal through the regional forum.

Diplomacy and dialogue are more preferable to conflict and hostility: Trump

Helsinki (Finland), Jul 17 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump said that diplomacy and dialogue are more preferable to conflict and hostility. He said, "Diplomacy and dialogue are more preferable to conflict and hostility". Insisting that the relations between the two nations have "never been worse than it is now," Trump said that the summit helped improve them. He added, "The crisis in Syria is a complex one. Cooperation between our two countries has the potential to save hundreds of thousands of lives. I also made clear that US won't allow Iran to take benefit from our successful campaign against ISIS."

World Peace is US, Russia's responsibility: Putin

Helsinki (Finland), Jul 17 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed that both United States and Russia bear the responsibility for international security. The Russian President while addressing a joint conference with US President Donald Trump said, "As major nuclear powers, we (Russia and the US) bear special responsibility for maintaining international security." Putin also expressed his concern over the US pulling out of the Iran nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Hoping for 'extraordinary relationship' with Russia: Trump

Helsinki (Finland), Jul 16 (ANI): The United States President Donald Trump met with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki on Monday, marking the official beginning of the summit between the two leaders. As the two presidents exchanged pleasantries, both sat down, with Trump starting to make statements. The US President noted that he would be talking about "good things" during his one-on-one talks with Putin. Trump called nuclear weapons a "bad thing," Trump says, "We are two great nuclear powers. It's a bad thing. Hopefully, we can do something about it. It's not a positive force, it's a negative force."

Pak elections: Mumbai blast mastermind Hafiz Saeed launches intense campaign

Lahore (Pakistan), Jul 16 (ANI): After former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was locked behind the bars, Mumbai terror attack mastermind and Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed campaigned for the country's upcoming general elections. The Mumbai terror attack mastermind inaugurated several offices in Lahore and canvassed for the candidates of Milli Muslim League (MML) contesting the elections, which are scheduled for July 25. On his arrival at Lahore's Iqbal Town, Saeed received a rousing welcome from the people who showered rose petals on him. Hafiz Saeed's son, son-in-law and 13 women are among 265 Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) candidates contesting on Allaha-u-Akbar Tehreek (AAT) platform on national and provincial assembly seats across Pakistan. The Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief, who carries a bounty of USD 10 million on his head for his role in terror activities, is himself not contesting the election.