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Indian Diaspora supports Citizenship Amendment Act in USA

New York (USA), Dec 25 (ANI): Indian Diaspora came forward to support Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in USA. They organised a rally to show their support for new Citizenship Act. They held placards and even raised slogans in favour of Citizenship Amendment Act. CAA gives Indian citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants from three neighbouring countries-Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

Afghan forces kill over 100 terrorists in last 24 hours

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): Over 100 terrorists were neutralised and 45 others suffered injuries in operations conducted by the Afghan forces in the last 24 hours. The forces conducted 18 operations in 15 different provinces of Afghanistan. In these operations, around five terrorists were also arrested. "In the last 24 hours, 18 operations were conducted in 15 provinces of Afghanistan, as a result of which 109 terrorists were killed, 45 terrorists injured and 5 others were arrested," Afghanistan's Ministry of Defense tweeted. The ministry has not clarified whether the terrorists belonged to a single group.

New Zealand volcano eruption: Death toll rises to 19

New Delhi, Dec 23 (ANI): The death toll from New Zealand's White Island volcano eruption earlier in December has risen to 19, the police informed on December 23. Around 47 people visited the tourist destination of White Island when the volcano erupted. The disaster occurred on December 9, killing 13 initially and leaving more than two dozen hospitalized with severe burns. White Island, a volcanic island, is a famous tourist attraction which people can explore by boat or helicopter. But now all tourist trips to the island have been suspended by authorities.

Provided more accurate picture of CAA: EAM Jaishankar in US

Washington DC (USA), Dec 20 (ANI): While addressing the media in Washington DC on December 20, the External Affairs Minister (EAM) of India, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said, "Among subjects in the Congress (US), there was discussion on visa issues, Countering America"s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA)." "They wanted my perspective on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), I gave them a more accurate picture than what they have been reading," he added.

'They're not after me, they are after you': Trump after getting impeached by US House

New Delhi, Dec 19 (ANI): Just hours after US House of Representatives voted to impeach him, President Donald Trump tweeted, "They're not after me. They are after you". Trump was impeached on December 18 after the US House passed at least two articles of impeachment against him for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. He is the third president of America to be impeached after Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton. The Republican-led Senate will hold a trial to decide if President Trump should be removed from office or not.

Pak is self-proclaimed champion of human rights, has shrunk size of minority community: Indian ambassador

Geneva (Switzerland), Dec 19 (ANI): India's Permanent Representative to United Nations in Geneva Rajiv Chander, while speaking on Pakistan PM's statement at Global Refugee Forum said, "We categorically and unequivocally reject unwarranted and gratuitous comments made by Pakistan PM which only reflects visceral and pathological prejudice against India". He further added, "Pakistan is a self-proclaimed champion of human rights that has shrunk the size of its own minority community, 23% in 1947 to 3% today, by subjecting them to draconian blasphemy laws, systemic persecution, blatant abuse and forced conversions".

India-US have strong history of cooperation against terrorism: EAM Jaishankar

Washington DC (USA), Dec 19 (ANI): ANI posed two questioned to the leaders at the second India-US 2+2 ministerial dialogue in Washington DC- How do you see US-India security partnership strengthening from 2+2 dialogue? And were there any discussions on regional stability, particularly taking out terror from Pakistan that targets India-Afghanistan? Answering the question, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, "We exchanged notes on challenges of terrorism in our region and the newer developments in that front. This is an area where the two countries have a very strong history of cooperating." Replying to the same, United States Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo said, "We are determined to protect American people from the threat of terror. We are determined to work with our great democratic friends like Indians."

India, US continue to make substantial progress in military relationship: US Defense Secretary

Washington DC (USA), Dec 19 (ANI): United States (US) Defense Secretary Mark Esper at Second India-US 2+2 ministerial dialogue in Washington DC said that as democracies, India and US have interest in advancing prosperous Indo-pacific. He said, "Our defence relation is strong and since establishment of 2+2 ministerial dialogue last year, it continues to improve. As democracies, US and India have an abiding interest in advancing free and prosperous Indo-pacific region." He further added, "Our close bilateral ties are critical to the success of that mission. I am pleased to report that we continue to make substantial progress in our military relationship."

Honour Indian democracy as they have robust debate on CAA: US Secretary of State

Washington DC (USA), Dec 19 (ANI): When asked if it's appropriate for a democracy to use faith as determining criteria for citizenship, United States Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo at Second India-US 2+2 ministerial dialogue in Washington DC said that we honour Indian democracy as they have a robust debate in India on the issue. He said, "We care deeply and always will about protecting minorities, protecting religious rights everywhere. We honour Indian democracy as they have a robust debate in India on the issue. United States will be consistent in its response to the issue, not only in India, but across the world."

We appreciate India's contributions in Afghanistan: US Secretary of State

Washington DC (USA), Dec 19 (ANI): United States Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo at Second India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in Washington DC said that US values India's perspectives on security in Indo-Pacific and all around the world. He said, "Today, we had a productive lively exchange on significant regional challenges, we value India's perspectives on security in Indo-Pacific and frankly all around the world". He further added, "The future of Afghanistan matters to each of our two nations. We appreciate India's contributions in Afghanistan."

India, US held 2+2 ministerial dialogue in Washington DC

Washington DC (USA), Dec 19 (ANI): Second India-US 2+2 ministerial dialogue was held in Washington DC. Indian delegation is led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Earlier, EAM Jaishankar also met US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo at State Department in Washington DC. The inaugural India-US 2+2 ministerial dialogue was held in New Delhi in September 2018 in the presence of Pompeo and late EAM Sushma Swaraj.

Grateful for US govt's support to Chabahar project which will benefit Afghanistan: EAM

Washington DC (USA), Dec 19 (ANI): Second India-US 2+2 ministerial dialogue was held between India and United States in Washington DC. While briefing the media, Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, "Our counter terrorism efforts were also discussed at today's meeting and these have been boosted by growing consensus on the nature of terror threats in the region and the dangers of cross border terrorism". He further thanked US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for US government's support to the Chabahar project. He said, "I am very grateful to Secretary Pompeo for reiterating the US government's support to the Chabahar project which will immensely benefit Afghanistan".

Our responsibility to stand with Indian Muslims: Pak Minister

Lahore (Pakistan), Dec 14 (ANI): Pakistan Railway Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad gave a speech in Lahore urging his country's citizens to stand in solidarity with Indian Muslims. Referring to Citizenship (Amendment) Act which witnessed nationwide protest in India, Sheikh Rashid said, "It's our responsibility to stand in solidarity with Muslims of Kashmir and India. The way India's Modi Mussolini Hitler is creating problems for Indian Muslims, differences between India and Pakistan will increase which might drag both countries to a war."

Merger of 54 labour laws into 4 to enable large-scale manufacturing in India: Amitabh Kant

Washington DC (USA), Dec 14 (ANI): While addressing the media in Washington DC on December 13, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog Amitabh Kant said,"Another big thing that has happened in India is amalgamating 54 labour laws into just four laws and making major structural reforms there.""This to my mind will be really path-breaking and it will enable you to do large-scale manufacturing in India," he added."India came out with a new policy on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and our IPR regime has radically improved. It's probably one of the best IPR regimes, we have benchmarked it against USA and Japan now," the NITI Aayog CEO further stated.

Digitisation, structural reforms make India attractive destination for investment: Amitabh Kant

Washington DC (USA), Dec 14 (ANI): While addressing the media in Washington DC on December 13, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog, Amitabh Kant, spoke about digitisation and structural reforms that have been carried out to boost investment. He said, "This Corporate Tax coupled with the size of domestic market and the fact that you have pushed through a lot of digitisation in India and the structural reforms that have been carried out makes India a very attractive destination for investment."

2020 Olympic: Robots to greet, guide visitors at Haneda Airport

Tokyo (Japan), Dec 12 (ANI): Haneda Airport is main gateway of Japan, connecting Tokyo with many cities around the world. It is the closest airport to the capital; many local and foreign travellers choose this convenient airport. The number of visitors to Japan is increasing year by year and it is expected to hit record levels when Tokyo hosts the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic games. Airport operators are making efforts to handle the situation with the help of unexpected workers! They are the robots which will be greeting, guiding and helping travellers. Autonomous security and guide robot can be seen in the Airport lobby, this robot is able to stop automatically, to prevent collision and accident when it encounters people or object. During the day, it guides visitors through the airport using a touch panel located at the front. In the evening, it takes on the duties of a security guard. It has also observation skills and intruder-detection technology. When it detects suspicious objects

Finland's Sanna Marin to become world's youngest Prime Minister

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): Finland's Sanna Marin is set to become world's youngest Prime Minister at age of 34. Sanna will succeed Antti Rinne after he resigned as PM of Finland. Sanna will lead a centre-left coalition with four other parties, all headed by women, three of them are under 35. After taking oath, Sanna Marin will be the third female Prime Minister in the Nordic country. Sanna Marin was the transport minister of Finland since June. She became the MP at the age of 27.

Meet Zozibini Tunzi, the Miss Universe 2019

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): The 68th edition of the Miss Universe pageant was held in Atlanta. Almost 90 contestants took part in the pageant from across the world. Contestants competed in swimsuit, evening gown and on-stage question rounds. Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi was crowned as Miss Universe 2019. Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray crowned Zozibini at the event. The 26-year-old Zozibini is quite active in fight against gender based violence. Indeed, Zozibini Tunzi gave new definition of 'beautiful'.

MQM chief condemns 'brutal repression' by Pak military, crackdown against Mohajirs in Karachi

London (UK), December 09, 2019(ANI): Pakistan's military establishment has launched a crackdown against the Mohajirs in Karachi, prompting a strong condemnation from Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain, who slammed the country's armed forces for "unleashing terror" and their "brutal repression" on the community. The demonic inflictions by the Pakistani forces began two days earlier to the commemoration of Mohajir Martyrs' Day. The atrocities reached an all-time high on December 09, when a large number of men, women and children, and the elderly tried to reach the Mohajir Martyrs Monument situated in Azizabad, in the close vicinity of Hussain's residence. The Pakistani forces baton-charged the people and arrested several men, women and elderly people. They even went on to allegedly molest daughters of those who had laid down their lives. The Mohajir community wanted to pay homage to the bravehearts who laid down their lives in the struggle of retrieving their usurped righ

South Asian Games: India continues to lead the medal tally

Kathmandu (Nepal), Dec 09 (ANI): India continued to lead the medal tally in the latest round of the 13th South Asian Games with a total of 252 medals. India on Sunday grabbed five gold, one silver and one bronze medal in Judo. In women's squash category, India clinched gold and a silver. In tennis mixed doubles, India entered the final after defeating Pakistan. India now has 132 gold, 79 silver and 41 bronze medals in the tournament. The host nation Nepal, which is in second of the list has collected 45 gold, 44 silver, and 76 bronze medals.