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Holding discussions over India-Sweden economic relations: Piyush Goyal in Stockholm

Stockholm (Sweden), Oct 23 (ANI): Union Minister for Trade and Commerce, Piyush Goyal attended India Sweden Business Leaders Roundtable in Stockholm, Sweden. Speaking exclusively to ANI, he said, "Technology when made in Sweden is costly, but same technology when made in India, it's cost-effective. So, discussions over various aspects are underway on how Sweden and India can use Sweden and Indian innovations to serve Indians and others across the globe." Speaking about the Wi-fi facility at railway stations, Railways Minister said, "5150 railway stations are already WiFi-enabled in India. In next 6-8 months, 5500 stations will be under WiFi zone and all 6500 stations will be Wi-Fi enabled by next year."

2 killed in police brutality during peaceful protest in PoK's Muzaffarabad

Muzaffarabad (PoK), Oct 23 (ANI): Police lathi-charged on peaceful protestors and journalists in Pakistan occupied Kashmir's (PoK) Muzaffarabad on October 22. Two people have died while several others have sustained injuries in the police brutality. Eye witnesses have claimed that police tortured peaceful protestors without any provocation. Many people have been arrested by the police. Police also used tear gas on the protestors. Various political parties under the All Independent Parties Alliance (AIPA) in PoK had called for a pro-freedom rally in Muzaffarabad on October 22 to observe 'black day'. It was on this day in 1947 that Pakistani forces had invaded Jammu and Kashmir.

Women stage protest against enforced disappearances in Pakistan's Quetta

Balochistan (Pakistan), Oct 23 (ANI): Relatives of missing Baloch people, a majority of them women and children, held a protest rally in Quetta city of Balochistan on October 22 to demand immediate release of their loved ones. They demanded immediate release of their loved ones. A large number of political activists and intellectuals are being abducted allegedly by security forces from various parts of Balochistan province. Rashid Hussain was abducted from UAE and later deported to Pakistan. His mother along with other missing persons' families protested in Quetta for his safe recovery and other Baloch missing persons. An online campaign is also going using hashtag #SaveRashidHussain and #SaveBalochMissingPersons has also been launched.

US Congressional hearing was a setup against India and in favour of Pakistan: Aarti Tikoo Singh

Washington, DC (USA), Oct 23 (ANI): Senior Indian journalist from Kashmir, Aarti Tikoo Singh said that the United States House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing was prejudice, biased and a setup against India and also in favour of Pakistan. she said, "The entire Congressional hearing was prejudice, biased and a setup against India and also in favour of Pakistan. The congressional hearing was completely prejudice against 15,000 Kashmiri Muslims civilians who have been killed by Pakistan, it was prejudice against 3 lakh Kashmiri pundits who were ethnically cleansed from Kashmir in 1990, it was prejudice against over 700 Kashmiri pundits who work here in Kashmir in 1990."

US Congressional hearing: Proscribed terror outfit perpetrated Mumbai attacks, shot journalist in Kashmir, says Aarti Tikoo Singh

Washington, DC (USA), Oct 23 (ANI): Senior Indian journalist from Kashmir, Aarti Tikoo Singh nefarious activists of Pakistan based terror groups during United States Foreign House Affairs Committee hearing. She spoke about the LeT killing of Kashmir based journalist Shujaat Bukhari and the proscribed terror outfits involvement in Mumbai attacks. "On 14June 2018 Shujaat Bukhari was shot dead by LeT in Srinagar, terror group banned by US that perpetrated Mumbai terror attacks. Why did they kill him? Because Shujaat wanted Pakistan to end violence and human rights abuse in Kashmir, they killed him because he wanted peace," said Singh. "The 30 years of Islamic jihad and terror in Kashmir perpetrated by Pakistan has been completely ignored and overlooked by the world press. There is no human rights activist and press in world which feels it's their moral obligation to talk about victims of Pakistani terror in Kashmir," she added.

President Ram Nath Kovind lands in Tokyo

Tokyo (Japan), Oct 21 (ANI): On his second leg of his visit, President Ram Nath Kovind landed in the capital city of Japan on October 21. He will attend various ceremonies related to the Emperor Naruhito's enthronement. He will also take part in a banquet hosted by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

We've relaxed rules to obtain Overseas Citizen of India cards: President Kovind in Manila

Manila (Philippines), Oct 20 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind attended Indian community reception on October 20. While speaking at the reception President Kovind said that we have relaxed rules for you to obtain OCI cards. "India is deeply committed to strengthen its bond with the diaspora. We have relaxed rules for you to obtain Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards. Embassy will begin printing of passports here to reduce time taken for issuance of new passport," said, President Kovind

US-India trade deal: Negotiations going in full speed, deal will be struck soon, says FM Sitharaman

Washington DC (USA), Oct 20 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded to ANI's question on US-India trade front, and said the negotiations are going in full speed. "My inputs are that negotiations are going in full speed and there is a great intensity with which both the sides are engaging and hopefully the deal will be struck soon."

President Kovind unveils Mahatma Gandhi's bust in Manila

Manila (Philippines), Oct 20 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind unveiled Mahatma Gandhi's bust in Philippines' Manila. He unveiled Father of the Nation's bust at Centre of peace education at Marian College. President of India earlier addressed India Philippines Business Conclave in Manila. President Kovind is on a 5-day visit to Southeast Asian country.

Global economic slowdown largely pegging on India's, China's growth estimates: FM Sitharaman

Washington DC (USA), Oct 20 (ANI): Speaking to ANI, on the economy slowdown Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that global economic slowdown and estimates about growth for next year are largely pegging on India's and China's growth estimates. "I'm saying with sense of responsibility that global economic slowdown and estimates about growth for next year are largely pegging on India's and China's growth estimates, in the sense, on their performance depends rest of global growth also," said FM Sitharaman. Finance Minister is leading Indian delegation at Annual Meetings Plenary session of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in United States.

India to spend $1.3 trillion on modern infrastructure: President Kovind in Philippines

Manila (Philippines), Oct 19 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind in Philippines's Manila stated both the countries, are committed to work closely to eliminate corruption. President Kovind also informed that in coming years India will spend about 1.3 trillion US dollars to develop next generation infrastructure. "Both Philippines and India are the fastest growing economy. Both are invested in new technologies, innovations and start-ups. Both are committed to inclusive growth, fighting corruption and bringing about transformative changes in people's lives," said President Kovind in Manila. He further added, "In the coming years, India will be spending about 1.3 trillion US dollars to develop next generation infrastructure from smart city, airports to expressways." President Kovind along with his wife Savita Kovind is on a five-day state visit to Philippines. The visit has been organised at the invitation of Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte.

VP Naidu departs for Delhi from Sierra Leone's Freetown

Freetown (Sierra Leone), Oct 15 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu departed for national capital from Sierra Leone's Freetown on October 14. Vice President was on a five-day visit to Union of Comoros and Sierra Leone. The vice president's visit to African continent was aimed to intensify India's bilateral ties.

Vice President Naidu interacts with Indian diaspora in Sierra Leone

Freetown (Sierra Leone), Oct 14 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Oct 13 interacted with the Indian community in Sierra Leone's Freetown. "In my visits abroad, I always, and as a matter of priority, meet with our community. And I must say, it is indeed a special and warm feeling to meet our people, our friends abroad and to share with them my thoughts and greetings from India." Said Vice President while addressing the community.

VP Naidu arrives in Sierra Leone's Freetown

Freetown (Sierra Leone), Oct 13 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu arrived in Sierra Leone's Freetown on October 13. He was received by Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, the Vice President of Sierra Leone upon his arrival. Naidu was given a ceremonial welcome and was presented the Guard of Honour. VP Naidu emplaned for Freetown on October 12 from Moroni. VP Naidu also met the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Sierra Leone Nabila Fareeda Tunis. He is on the second leg of his ongoing five-day visit to Union of Comoros and Sierra Leone. The vice president's visit to African continent aims to intensify India's bilateral ties. VP Naidu is accompanied by a high-level delegation and other government officials.

Nepal decks up to welcome Chinese Prez Xi Jinping

Kathmandu (Nepal), Oct 12 (ANI): Nepal has completed the preparations to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping. Nepal government has set up welcome gates at various locations around the capital with the flag of Nepal and China docked on the edge of the road as well as the portrait of the President on the poles. The two-day stop-over visit of the Chinese President is set to begin from October 12. As per the schedule, Chinese President Jinping will be landing in capital Kathmandu at around 4:30 PM. Xi is set to hold meetings with Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari at Sheetal Niwas on Saturday evening followed by a dinner hosted by her. He will also hold talks with Nepal's Former Prime Minister and Opposition Party Chairman Sher Bahadur Deuba. Chinese President Xi will be meeting Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" on Sunday morning which will be followed by the signing of agreements. President Xi is scheduled to depart for China at 1 PM on Sunday.

Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif arrests in Chaudhry Sugar Mills case

Lahore (Pakistan), Oct 11 (ANI): Former prime minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif was arrested in money laundering case on Oct 11. National Accountability Bureau (NAB) authorities have arrested him in Chaudhry Sugar Mills case. Currently, Sharif is serving 7-year imprisonment in Al-Azizia Mills corruption case.

'Happy that Indian Diaspora enjoys reputation of being peace-loving community': VP Naidu

Moroni (Comoros), Oct 11 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu arrived in Comoros's Moroni on October 10. He is on a five-day visit to the Union of Comoros and Sierra Leone with an aim to intensify India's bilateral ties with the African continent. While addressing the Indian Diaspora in Comoros's Moroni on October 10, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said, "Happy to know that Indian cultural heritage has been kept alive and that most of the Indian festivals are celebrated by entire community." "I am happy that Indian Diaspora enjoys reputation of being peace-loving community," Naidu added.

Rajnath Singh visits company that manufactures Rafale engines

Villaroche (France), Oct 09 (ANI):Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Safran Group, the company that manufactures engines for Rafale in France's Villaroche on October 09. Indian Ambassador to France, Vinay Kwatra also accompanied him. India received first Rafale combat aircraft out of 36 on Oct 08. Rajnath Singh is on a three-day visit to France.

Rajnath Singh receives Guard of Honour in Paris

Paris (France), Oct 09 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh received Guard of Honour by French Republican in Paris. The Guard of Honour was presented at 'Hotel de Brienne Defence Minister'. Earlier, Defence Minister took a sortie in Rafale jet which would be delivered to India by February 2021.

Rajnath Singh arrives in France

Paris (France), Oct 07 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Paris. He is on a three-day visit to France where he will attend the Annual Defence Dialogue and the induction ceremony of Rafale. The Defence Minister's visit to France is aimed at expanding the existing strategic partnership between both the countries.