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Nepal police arrest man who hurled shoe at Nepali leader Prachanda

Kathmandu (Nepal), Feb 02 (ANI): Nepal police arrested a 22-year-old man who flung shoe at the ruling Nepal Communist Party chairperson, Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda", during a public function on Sunday. It was not immediately clear why the youth, who hailed from remote mountainous Jumla district, threw the shoe. Party leaders said Prachanda, a former Nepal prime minister, narrowly escaped the shoe attack. The incident took place when Prachanda was coming back to his seat after addressing the event organised to mark the 1st death anniversary of communist leader Bharat Mohan Adhikari. The youth, a son of a former Maoist combatant, has been arrested and kept at Singh Durbar Police Circle.

Global COVID-19 toll above 3,000 with fresh cases in China mainland

New Delhi, Mar 02 (ANI): Global deaths due to coronavirus outbreak rose above 3,000 with the new count in China mainland rising to 2,912. The National Health Commission said that the latest deaths were all in the worst-hit province of Hubei with most of those in its sealed-off capital of Wuhan after 202 additional infections were reported, along with 42 new death cases, according to Al Jazeera. Meanwhile, Iran announced 11 more deaths from coronavirus bringing its death toll to 54, the most outside China. The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also said that four people passed away overnight on Sunday while 476 new cases of the virus were confirmed. In total, 22 people have now died from COVID-19 in South Korea with 4,212 people infected. The number of people infected in Italy - the centre of the outbreak in Europe - jumped to 1,694, while the number in France increased to 130. With the outbreak deepening, the staff at the Louvre in Paris voted to close the hugely popular

35 more coronavirus deaths reported in China

New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): As many as thirty-five people have died from the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in mainland China in the past 24 hours, bringing the country's death toll up to 2,870, the country's National Health Commission informs.The latest figures from the commission show that 41,625 people have recovered from the disease. Of the 35,329 who are currently being treated for pneumonia caused by the new coronavirus, 7,365 are in grave condition.In the past 24 hours, 573 new coronavirus cases have been registered in China, with the total number of confirmed cases standing at 79,824.

'Pak Army Epicenter of International Terrorism' poster displayed at Broken Chair in Geneva

Geneva (Switzerland), Feb 29 (ANI): A banner with the slogan - 'Pakistan Army Epicenter of International Terrorism' - has been put up at the iconic Broken Chair during the 43rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. It aimed to draw attention to global terrorism emanating from Pakistan and to urge the United Nations to take immediate steps to deal with the threats to global security. A protest is scheduled to be held by Baloch and Pashtun activists in front of the United Nations Office of Geneva at Broken Chair against the involvement of the Pakistani military establishment in breeding terror outfits. Since 9/11 Mumbai terror attack, Pakistan has been the epicentre of international terrorism, and the region of North Waziristan, which borders Afghanistan, used to be a hub of local and international terrorists linked to groups such as Al-Qaeda and Taliban.

Sindhi, Baloch, Pashtuns protest against atrocities by Pak Army in Geneva

Geneva, Feb 26 (ANI): Sindhi, Baloch and Pashtuns protested against the atrocities by Pakistan Army, at 'Broken Chair' in Geneva where the 43rd session of UN Human Rights Council is underway. Sindhi, Baloch, and Pashtuns are the three ethnic groups in Pakistan who are fighting for creating an independent state. The demonstrations at Broken Chair were done with the slogan "Pakistan Army Stop Atrocities against Sindh, Baloch and Pashtun". In the past decade, many mass graves with more than 100 bodies were discovered in Balochistan.

Protesters stage protest outside UN office in London to seek justice for Mahek Kumari

People from Indian diaspora gathered outside UN office in Holborn, London to register their protests against the injustice done to a Hindu minor Mahek Kumari. A petition was delivered to the UN. Mahek Kumari, a minor Hindu girl, was forcibly converted and married to a Muslim man in Pakistan's Sindh province. The protesters called Pakistan as abuser of human rights and demanded justice for Mahek Kumari. Mahek was abducted by a Middle aged man, Ali Raza, from the Jacobabad district of Sindh province on January 15. The girl said she was forced to accept Islam causing a widespread furore among the Islamic fanatics. Some Pakistani clerics want the minor girl dead after she retracted her previous statement in the court, where she said that she had accepted Islam of her own free will. The clerics blamed 14-year old Mahek of murtad, or an act of Apostasy, and are demanding death punishment, accusing her of insulting Islam. Meanwhile, the court which is yet to announce the verdict has send Mah

COVID-19: Death toll reaches 2663 in China, Kuwait confirms 1st case

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): The world continues to shed tears due to the outbreak of Novel Coronavirus. South Korea has reported 60 new cases of coronavirus as well as new fatality, taking the total number to 893, with overall number of deaths touching to 8. In past 24 hours, Kuwait has also reported first case of COVID-19. Meanwhile, death toll in China has reached to 2663. Around 79,331 cases have been confirmed globally, according to World Health Organization report. The virus has spread to over 24 countries since December after it first originated from China's Wuhan city.

Protestors put poster, props against Pak Army outside UNHRC in Geneva

Geneva (Switzerland), Feb 25 (ANI): Several protestors gathered outside the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) headquarter in Geneva, displaying a cage-like structure incarcerating mannequins portraying women in a symbolic enactment of the atrocities carried out by the Pakistani Army. The scenario displayed the atrocities and sufferings of women and children in the hands of the Pakistani Army. A banner with the slogan -- 'Pakistan Army Stop Supporting Terrorism' -- was also displayed outside the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) headquarters here at a time when the 43rd session of the UN body was underway. It was displayed as a mark of protest against the Pakistani Army, which is continually accused of supporting terrorism.

Eagle has landed: Donald Trump arrives in Ahmedabad

US President Donald Trump arrived on Monday in Ahmedabad for a two-day trip aimed at strengthening ties between the world's biggest democracies that have been strained by trade rows. Trump, accompanied by First Lady Melania and daughter Ivanka, attended a rally at Motera stadium in the city, the political home of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Here are some glimpses of his visit

India, Pakistan treated on their own merits: Dhruva Jaishankar on Trump's standalone visit

Washington DC (USA), Feb 24 (ANI): Speaking on US President's standalone visit to India, Director of US Initiative at Observer Research Foundation in Washington DC, Dhruva Jaishankar said that it's a break over past 10 years during which India and Pakistan are treated on their own merits. "There used to be a pattern where India was often hyphenated with Pakistan. President Clinton and Bush went to both places, although President Bush made a short visit to Pak. We've seen a break over past 10 years (to this), India and Pakistan are treated on their own merits," Jaishankar told ANI. "Focus will, of course, be on optics of Pres Trump's visit, particularly the major rally event in Ahmedabad, Gujarat and bilateral meetings that will take place in Delhi," said Director of US initiative at ORF on US President Donald Trump's visit," Jaishankar added.

Protest held against enforced disappearances in Karachi

Karachi (Pakistan), Feb 24 (ANI): A massive protest was held outside the Karachi press club against the rising incidents of enforced disappearances in the Pakistani city and other parts of Sindh province in the country. The protesters raised pro-freedom slogans and demanded release of hundreds of Sindhi political activists languishing in detention centres. The purpose of the demonstration was to raise voice against the heinous practice of enforced disappearances perpetrated by the security agencies of Pakistan in Sindh province. Protesters demanded the government of Pakistan to end human rights violation and release all those missing from Sindh, Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; if those missing are involved in crimes or anti-state -activities, they must be presented in courts of the law and be given a chance of fair trials which is their fundamental right.

Rising threats in Asia to trigger deeper India-US defence collaboration: Richard Rossow

Washington DC (USA), Feb 24 (ANI): Speaking on US President Donald Trump's visit to India, Wadhwani Chair in US-India Policy Studies at Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Richard Rossow said the two governments are coming closer for deeper defence collaboration in view of the rising security threats in Asia. "It's going to be an exciting trip. We are all hoping that there would be a mini trade deal, but it looks like that is not going to happen. I think the two governments (India-US) are coming close together in terms of how they look at some of the rising threats in Asia on security front. That's going to trigger deeper defence collaboration," said Rossow.

Shatrughan Sinha meets Pak President in Lahore

Lahore (Pakistan), Feb 23 (ANI): Veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha met Pakistan President Arif Alvi in Lahore on February 22. Sinha was in Pakistan to attend a wedding function on invitation of Pakistani businessman Mian Ahmed. The Congress leader on his social media claimed that the visit was 'nothing political or official'.

India hitting US very hard with one of 'highest tariffs' in world: President Trump

Colorado Springs (US), Feb 21 (ANI): Delivering a speech in Colorado Springs, US President Donald Trump spoke on his upcoming India visit. He called India imposer of one of the highest tariffs in the world due to which the US has been hit very hard. "I am going to India next week. They have been hitting us very hard for many years. I really like PM Modi but we got to talk a little business. One of the highest tariffs in the world is India," said US President Trump.

Can have a trade deal with India: US President Trump

Washington DC (US), Feb 19 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on February 19 talked about his India visit and said that there can be a 'big trade deal' with India during his visit. He said, "We can have a trade deal with India, but I am really saving the big deal for later, may be before elections. But we will have a very big deal with India". He further talked about his excitement for the India visit and said, "I happen to like Prime Minister Narendra Modi a lot. He told me we will have 7 million people between the airport and the event. It is going to be the largest stadium in the world. It's going to be very exciting". Trump will be on two-day India visit from Feb 24 to Feb 25.

Protestors demand justice for Mahek Kumari, demonstrate outside Pak High Commission

London (UK), Feb 18 (ANI): Several protestors protested outside High Commission of Pakistan in London to seek justice for Mahek Kumari on February 17. Mehak is a minor Hindu girl, who was forcibly converted into Islam and married to a Muslim man. Slogans of justice for Mahek Kumari were raised by the protestors. Mehak was abducted by a middle-aged man, identified as Ali Raza, from the Jacobabad district of Sindh province on January 15. The protests have been held for consecutive 2 days.

Kashmiri resistance intensifying against Pakistani oppression

Pakistan occupied Kashmir, February 18, 2020 - Pakistan has used almost every international platform to peddle lies about Kashmir. It has been making tall claims of being the defender of Kashmiri Human rights. But, it has not uttered even a single word about widespread human rights violations in Pakistan occupied Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan. The human rights of people living here have been trampled upon by successive Pakistani regimes. While the land and resources have been plundered through tricks and intimidation, the indigenous people continue to remain deprived of their fundamental rights. The army generals who hold great sway in Pakistani politics have treated them like slaves. Kashmiris are now resisting the oppression and are out on streets demanding their rights. Their appeal for support has resonated with every section of the society and the movement is getting stronger.

Telecom Dept actively engaging with telecom companies after SC order: FM Sitharaman

Bengaluru, Feb 17 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on providing relief to telecom companies on Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) said, "Department of Telecommunications is actively engaging with telecom companies after SC order. I will hear from the dept what position it wants to take on matter."

'Covid-19' death toll crosses 1700 in China

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): The death toll from the Novel Coronavirus jumped over 1700 in China. According to World Health Organization, a Chinese tourist suffering from the deadly disease died in France. Around 51,857 cases have been confirmed around the globe in last 24 hours, reported WHO. The virus has since December spread to several countries across the world, including India.

Protest held outside Pak High Commission in London to seek justice for Mehak Kumari

London (UK), Feb 17 (ANI): Protestors protest outside High Commission of Pakistan in London to seek justice for Mehak Kumari. Mehak is a minor Hindu girl, who was forcibly converted to Islam and married to a Muslim man. "Want Justice for Mehak Kumari" slogans were raised. Mehak was abducted by a middle-aged man, identified as Ali Raza, from the Jacobabad district of Sindh province on January 15.