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Kartarpur Corridor: Pakistan agrees on 80% demands

Wagah Border (Pakistan), July 14 (ANI): Pakistan agreed on 80% demands on Kartarpur Sahib after bilateral meeting with India on Sunday. Starting his press conference with a Shayari, Mohammad Faisal, Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan, said, "'Jara mausam toh badla hn lekin magar pedo ki shakho par naye patto ko aane mei abhi kuch din lagege' and informs that Pakistan agreed on 80% demands on Kartarpur Sahib today." "There might be one more meeting held to discuss the pending issues" Mohammad Faisal further added. Delegations of Indian and Pakistani officials held meeting for the second round of bilateral discussions over the Kartarpur Corridor. The officials discussed the draft agreement and operationalisation of the Kartarpur Corridor and related technical matters.

Kartarpur Corridor: Second round of Indo-Pak talks begin at Wagah Border

Wagah Border (Pakistan), July 14 (ANI): The second round of talks between India and Pakistan on Kartarpur Corridor has started. Kartarpur Corridor proposes to connect the Sikh shrines of Dera Baba Nanak Sahib in Gurdaspur and Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, Pakistan. The corridor is proposed to provide visa free passage to Indian pilgrims to visit holy site of Gurudwara Darbar Sahib at Kartarpur in Pakistan.

France launches 1st Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine 'Suffren'

Cherbourg-Octeville (France), July 13 (ANI): France on Friday launched the first nuclear attack submarine of the Barracuda-Class named 'Suffren' at the Naval Group facility in Cherbourg-Octeville. The boat, first in its class being built for French Navy, was launched by French President Emanuel Macron. While speaking to ANI on this matter, Vice President (Sales and Business Development) of India, Asia and Pacific, Naval Group, Nicolas de La Villemarque said, "This is the latest generation submarine of the French Navy. There will be 6 of them. They have the latest technology for combat management system and also for stealth." The nuclear submarine enjoy an edge over conventional submarines because they can stay underwater for a much longer period of time, this making it difficult for the enemy to locate and hunt them.

Watch: French President Macron launches nuclear-powered 'Suffren' submarine

Cherbourg (France), Jul 12 (ANI): French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday launched the nuclear-powered 'Suffren' submarine of the 'Barracuda' class in Cherbourg city. The submarine took more than 10 years of work at the Naval Group Shipyard. The submarine will be inducted into the French Navy's arsenal.

Rafale will be game changer for IAF: Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria

Mont-de-Marsan (France), July 12 (ANI): The Indian Air Force (IAF) Vice Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria took a sortie on Rafale aircraft at French Air Force's Mont-de-Marsan air base. While speaking to ANI, RKS Bhadauria said, "Rafale will bring lot of capability into the air force. In terms of technology and weapons, Rafale has brought in, it will again be a game changer for IAF from our planning perspective, point of view of offensive missions and planning the kind of war we want to conduct in the coming years." India and France are strategic partners and have been enhancing their cooperation over the last many years.

Important to know how we can utilise Rafale, Su-30 to complement each other: Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria

Mont-de-Marsan (France), July 12 (ANI): The Indian Air Force (IAF) Vice Chief Air Staff, Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria took a sortie on Rafale aircraft at French Air Force's Mont-de-Marsan air base. Earlier, Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria also practiced on a Rafale simulator at the French Air Force's Mont-de-Marsan air base. While speaking to ANI, Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria said, "What is more important is not to compare one on one is to whether Rafale is better or who won the fight in the combat. The initial part of one versus one and two versus is just a build up for the pilots to understand each other's capability." "It is the large force engagement which is the primary focus of this exercise. From our perspective it is important to know how we can utilise Rafale and Sukhoi-30 to complement each other," he added. "It was a very good experience, we will have many lessons to take home in terms of how to best utilize Rafale once it is inducted into our Air Force and how the combination can be wi

Ajinomoto helps develop gastronomic delights in Nigeria

Nigeria, July 11 (ANI): Nigeria is one of the largest economies in Africa and with its population of about 190 million people the country is offering great business opportunities to many international companies. Japan's Ajinomoto Group has been operating in Nigeria for over 25 years. The group produces and sells various seasonings and processed foods in more than 130 countries and regions world-wide. Ajinomoto has been used and loved by families all over the world. Originated in Japan, Ajinomoto is an 'Umami' seasoning used around the world, which is made from natural ingredients, and it goes through the method of fermentation. "Ajinomoto" distinctive sweetness deepens the taste of cooking, thus decreasing the consumption of salt. In order to deliver Ajinomoto to families around Nigeria, the Ajinomoto Group has established West African Seasoning Company, also known as WASCO in 1991. WASCO produces and sells authentic quality Ajinomoto. The company's factory in Apapa area in Lagos is f

IAF's Sukhoi 30 flies with French Rafale during 'Garuda' exercise

Mont-de-Marsan (France), July 10 (ANI): Indian Air Force's Sukhoi 30 took sortie with French Air Force's Rafale and Mirage 2000 during 6th edition of Indo-French air exercise on Wednesday. The exercise is being held at Mont-de-Marsan Air Base in France. Sukhoi 30 is Russian made twin-engine fighter jet.

Pakistan seeks to mobilise terrorists through Kartarpur Corridor, says expert

New Delhi, July 10 (ANI): Politicians and experts believe that Pakistan will use the proposed Kartarpur corridor to revive its multi-pronged nefarious designs of subverting peace and harmony in India. Ajay Sahni, the Executive Director of the Institute for Conflict Management in New Delhi asserted that Pakistan has no sympathy for religious sentiments of Sikhs and it will aim to use Kartarpur corridor to accomplish its agenda. He accused ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence), of constantly hatching plots against New Delhi. Speaking similar lines, an Indian National Congress spokesperson also said that Pakistan was using Sikh sentiments to materialize its break-India policy. Pakistan's spy agency, the ISI, has hatched a conspiracy to revive militancy in Punjab by backing pro-Khalistan activists in Canada and United Kingdom. However, the people in Punjab have totally rejected their malicious propaganda and have opposed any such move that divides people along lines of faith.

Nepal opposition obstructs house proceedings, demand probe in Sarlahi shootings

Kathmandu (Nepal), July 10 (ANI): Nepal's main opposition parties, including the Nepali Congress and the Rastriya Janata Party Nepal obstructed a meeting of the Lower House on Tuesday demanding probe into two incidents in Sarlahi the district last month, in which two people were killed. Protests in Sarlahi district erupted after a 12-year-old boy, identified as Saroj narayan Yadav, succumbed to death after drowning in a water-filled hole made by illegal sand extraction. The opposition also raised concerns over an encounter of a leader, identified as Kumar Paudel, belonging to the banned Communist Party of Nepal (CPN). House speaker on Tuesday had granted time to the opposition MP to speak after they stood from their respective seat marking protest after notice of the commencement of the meeting was announced. Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa claimed that protestor was mistakenly shot when the police had fired in the air because of the difference in elevation. Following the obstruction o

Political activists from PoK protest against Pakistani occupation

Geneva (Switzerland), July 10 (ANI): Political activists from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), who are living in Europe and UK, staged protest against Pakistan's occupation on Tuesday. They also protested against subjugation during the 41st session of UN Human Rights Council Session in Geneva. Protestors chanted anti-Pakistan slogans and sought freedom from the oppressive clutches of Pakistan.

BRP activists stage protest against enforced disappearances in Germany's Colonge

Cologne (Germany), July 08 (ANI): The Baloch Republican Party's (BRP) Germany unit has organised a demonstration in Cologne to highlight the incidents of enforced disappearances and human rights violations against Baloch people in Balochistan province in Pakistan. The protest was aimed at highlighting the escalation of military operation against the Baloch people allegedly by the Pakistan Army in Balochistan. The activists said that the Pakistani military establishment has been abducting and killing Baloch people who attempt to raise their voice against enforced disappearances and worsening human rights violations. They held placards with slogans like-'#CPEC is a map of destruction not development for Baloch people' and 'Baloch enforced disappearances, a crime against humanity'. While speaking to ANI, social media manager of BRP Germany chapter Atta Baloch said, "We are here in Cologne to highlight Pakistan's inhumane behaviour in Balochistan. Recently, the Pakistan Army has started a

World Sindhi Congress Gen Secy highlights enforced disappearances in Pak at UNHRC 41st Session

Geneva (Switzerland), Jul 06 (ANI): Lakhu Luhana, General Secretary of World Sindhi Congress at UNHRC 41st Session in Geneva said, "Mr President, the Pakistan agencies continue using enforced disappearances of Sindhi political, civil society and human rights activists ruthlessly to silence every voice and struggle of Sindhi people for their democratic, political, economic and human rights. Additionally, the state is aggressively pursuing construction of mega projects China-Pak Economic Corridor (CPEC) and dams on river Indus without any consideration of rights of indigenous Sindhi people and the environment. Since February 2017 more than 300 cases, including dozens in 2019, have been reported including Aaqib Chandio, Shabir Kalhoro, Ayoob Kandhro, Shahid Junejo, Murtaza Junejo, Insaf Dayo, Bilal Chandio, Niaz Lashari and others. The families and friends of missing continue to suffer. Since, the last UNHRC session 5-6 missing persons have been produced at various police stations in fak

Pak journalist attacks mobile billboard highlighting enforced disappearance

London (UK), Jul 06 (ANI): A group led by a Pakistani journalist on Friday attacked a mobile billboard which was highlighting poor human rights situation in Pakistan outside Lord's stadium and assaulted the driver. In a video shared by the World Baloch Organisation (WBO), an Urdu news channel Hum News journalist could be seen attacking the vehicle and assaulting the driver. In their latest initiative, roadside billboards, digital screens and banners have been put up around the city of London with slogans "Help end enforced disappearances in Pakistan". The billboards have gone up on major roads and junctions around the city including highways. This comes as London hosted Pakistan vs Bangladesh ICC cricket world cup match, attracting thousands of cricket fans to the city. The activists hope to grab the attention of cricket fans. According to the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances, an entity established by the Pakistani government, 5000 cases of enforced disappearances have

Watch: Vijay Mallya appears outside London High Court with son

London (United Kingdom), July 02 (ANI): Liquor baron Vijay Mallya reached outside the London High Court today. He reached at court where hearing on his plea against extradition was held. He was accompanied by his son Siddharth Mallya. A two-judge bench of the Administrative Court division of the Royal Courts of Justice in will hear the application.

'UN report on PoK is highly dubious'

Geneva (Switzerland), July 02 (ANI): UN High Commissioner for Human Rights' report on the situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is "highly dubious" as it has failed to address the deplorable human rights situation in the region despite having all "invaluable insights", a researcher at an Amsterdam-based foundation told the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). "In its first-ever report on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights states that 'restrictions on the freedoms of expression, opinion, peaceful assembly and association in PoK have limited the ability of the High Commissioner to assess the human rights situation there' completely disregards the invaluable insights shared at this august platform by numerous human rights activists, including those from the area itself, into the deplorable human rights situation there and atrocities committed by the Pakistani State in PoK and Gilgit Baltistan," Yoana Barakova, a research analy

Recent Hong Kong protests turn violent

New Delhi, Jul 02 (ANI): The recent wave of Hong Kong protests marked a break from the peaceful demonstrations against the controversial extradition bill after a group of protesters smashed their way into the offices of the legislature and wrecked the building on Monday evening. Protesters removed metal fencing and smashed glass doors at the Legislative Council building, prompting the Council to issue a "red alert" for the first time in Hong Kong's history, The Washington Times reported. Videos broadcasted from inside the building by local television networks showed riot police standing behind metal shutters as protesters repeatedly slammed against them and tried to pry them open in an apparent effort to fully enter the government complex. July 1, the anniversary of the handover, has always been marked by marches featuring hundreds of thousands of people who want to demonstrate Hong Kong's unique status and democratic characteristics. In recent weeks, Hong Kong has been shaken by huge

Iconic London landmarks emblazoned with projection raising human rights issue in Pakistan

London (UK), Jul 02 (ANI): The World Baloch Organisation and Baloch Republican Party organised a projection over iconic landmarks in London including the UK Houses of Parliament, Marble Arch and Shoreditch High Street. The projection read "Help end enforced disappearances in Pakistan". The projection also included a video of Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan in which he vowed to resign if he was unable to put an end to the practice of Enforced Disappearances in Pakistan, holding those involved responsible. The groups believed that the projection will serve as a key message and reminder to the international communities of their responsibility to speak out against enforced disappearances and extra- judicial killings in Pakistan. The projection also aims to raise awareness amongst Londoners on the dire situation that desperately calls for international attention and support. The organizers of the campaign have long been engaged in efforts to highlight the worsening human rights situat

Watch: Trump meets North Korea's Kim Jong-un in Demilitarized zone between North Korea, South Korea

Panmunjom (Korea) June 30 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump met North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Demilitarized zone between North Korea and South Korea on Sunday. US President Donald Trump stepped into North Korean territory, the first time a sitting US president has ever set foot in the former enemy country.

G20 countries should combat foreign bribery to fight against corruption Suresh Prabhu

Osaka (Japan), Jun 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's sherpa at G20 summit in Japan, Suresh Prabhu spoke about the anti-corruption measures. He said, "India under the leadership of PM Modi has been championing that we need anti-corruption measures at global level. So, fight against corruption should be done by all G20 countries by combating foreign bribery and to ensure that each G20 country has a lot to enforcing so that people committing economic crimes in one country will not be able to run to the other and try to escape." He also spoke about empowering women through STEM which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.