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When India lost its sons in Pulwama...': PM Modi on Pak's big admission

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the truth of last year's Pulwama terror attack, in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed, has been accepted in Pakistan Parliament. He also said that when the entire nation was mourning the death of brave soldiers in the Pulwama terror attack, some people indulged in "dirty politics" for their political gains. Modi's statement came days after Pakistan's Science & Technology Minister Fawad Chaudhry admitted his country's role in the Pulwama attack during a debate in their National Assembly (Parliament).

'India will attack, Bajwa was shaking': Pak MP recounts Abhinandan Varthaman release

Pakistan Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa's "legs were shaking" while Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi told the meeting of parliamentary leaders that India was about to attack their country, said a Pakistani lawmaker as he recounted the events of February 2019 meeting during which Imran Khan government decided to release Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman.

Watch: Growing India-US relations has a message for China and PLA

In a provocative message to Beijing, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that Washington will provide any support to India as "deterrence" against China. Pompeo's statement to a TV channel is likely to ruffle the feathers in Beijing whose troops have been locked in a stand-off with the Indian Army along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh.

'US looks to countries like India to share burden,' says Dhruva Jaishankar on India-US 2+2 dialogue

Washington, DC (USA), Oct 27 (ANI): US initiative at Observer Research Foundation, Director Dhruva Jaishankar over India-US 2+2 dialogue said that there is greater alignment of interest between US and India, to some extent it has to do with China. Dhruva Jaishankar said, "There's greater alignment of interest between US and India, to some extent it has to do with China. But it's not only about China; there is shared view about Indo-Pacific architecture and inadequacy of regional institutions. US needs partners and not just traditional allies but partners that are, as US wants other countries to share burden they look to countries like India."

Worldwide protests continue to condemn Pakistan's invasion to Kashmir

Washington DC / Paris, Oct 23 (ANI) : Protests, rallies and seminars were held in different parts of the world to mark October 22 as Black Day. On this day in 1947, Pakistan launched an invasion to forcibly capture J-K using tribal raiders. In Washington DC, giant wheels come up to mark the Black Day as posters also exposed Pakistan for sheltering UN designated terrorists. In Paris, Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Maxette Pirbakas joined the Indian diaspora during a silent protest organised near the Pakistan embassy. The protest was held against Pakistan's invasion of Kashmir by tribesmen on October 22 in 1947 and to commemorate it as the Black Day for Global Peace.

Kashmiri Pandits hold car protest rally outside Pak Embassy in US

Washington DC (USA), Oct 23 (ANI): Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora (GKPD) and other community organisations held a car protest rally in front of the Pakistan Embassy in USA capital Washington DC where they demonstrated remembering Pakistan's invasion of Kashmir in 1947. On October 22, 1947, Pakistan invaded Kashmir and brought in its wake horrifying story of mass plunder and vandalism. This day marks the beginning of the first Indo-Pak war post independence.

Look at India, it's filthy: Donald Trump on air pollution

Nashville (USA), Oct 23 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has described India as "filthy" while talking about air pollution and climate change during the final presidential debate ahead of national elections on November 03. "Look at China. How filthy it is. Look at Russia. Look at India, it's filthy. The air is filthy," said Trump on being asked about the steps he has taken to address climate change.

If Russia, Iran meddle in US elections, they will pay a price: Joe Biden

Nashville (USA), Oct 23 (ANI): While talking on national security, over the question that Russia and Iran are "working to influence" these elections, democratic party's presidential nominee Joe Biden said, "We are in a situation where we have foreign countries trying to interfere in our elections," adding that anyone who meddles in the election will pay a price. On the other hand, Trump responded to the allegations by saying, "There's been nobody tougher than me on Russia."

COVID vaccine will be announced within weeks: Donald Trump

Nashville (USA), Oct 23 (ANI): US President and Republican party's nominee Donald J Trump and Democratic Nominee Joe Biden participated in the final presidential debate ahead of November 03 polling. While answering question over COVID vaccine, Trump said, "We have a vaccine that's coming ready; it's going to be announced within weeks. The military is going to distribute vaccine, I can tell you from personal experience that I was in the hospital, I had it and I got better." Americans are set to elect a new president on November 03.

US Election 2020: I will end this pandemic, says Joe Biden

Nashville (USA), Oct 23 (ANI): While speaking at the final presidential debate ahead of November 03 polling, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said, "We are in a circumstance where the President thus far has no comprehensive plan. I would make sure we move in a direction where people wear masks. Folks, I will take care of this, I will end this, I will make sure we have a plan. The way this president has responded this crisis has been absolutely tragic."

'Our vision is of hope, opportunity and optimism,' says Kamala Harris's Press Secretary

Washington DC (USA), Oct 23 (ANI): In an interview with ANI, Sabrina Singh, Press Secretary to US Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris spoke on Presidential debate. "It's another opportunity to outline his vision of hope, opportunity and optimism. On other side you've Donald Trump who has consistently sown division and hatred in country," said Sabrina Singh.

Trump's 'mishandling' of COVID pandemic a huge failure: Kamala Harris's Press Secretary

Washington DC (USA), Oct 23 (ANI): In an interview with Asian News International (ANI), Sabrina Singh, Press Secretary to US Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris commented on Trump's administration. "I think it is very clear that his (Trump's) 'mishandling' of COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for families. I think it has been a huge failure. This all could have been prevented. He knew how deadly this virus," said Sabrina Singh.

'We plan to reduce student loans, address climate': Kamala Harris's Press Secretary

Washington DC (USA), Oct 23 (ANI): Sabrina Singh, Press Secretary to US Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris in an interview to ANI said their plan included to reduce student loans and address climate. "We've a plan to actually invest and bring jobs back here to the US and grow our economy. We've plan for higher education, reducing student loans, addressing our climate," said Sabrina Singh.

Pakistan violated ceasefire 3,800 times this year: MEA

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said that Pakistan forces have continued to engage in unprovoked ceasefire violations and often these violations happen from civilian areas to support infiltration of terrorists across LoC. "This year, till date Pakistani forces have carried out 3800 unprovoked ceasefire violations," he said. "There have also been attempts to drop arms and ammunition across the LoC in the garb of civilian activities. We have also witnessed that Pakistan's aid and abetment to cross border terrorism, smuggling of arms and narcotic substances have spilled over to the International Boundary," MEA Spokesperson added.

Two parallel governments controlling Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif

London (UK), Oct 21 (ANI): Former prime minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif reacted sharply on abduction of Sindh inspector general of police (IGP) and later arrest of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Safdar Awan, his son-in-law in Karachi. He said, "Two parallel governments are controlling Pakistan. People should know who picked up the (Sindh Police) IG, who made him register the FIR and who made the police to arrest him (his son-in-law Safdar)." Recently, political parties including Jamiat Ulema-e Islam under the banner joint opposition alliance--Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM)-- protested against Prime Minister Imran Khan-led Government and demanded his resignation. Maryam Nawaz's husband Safdar Awan was arrested from his hotel room.

'India will be most consequential partner for us,' says US Defense Secy at Atlantic Council

Washington DC (US), Oct 21 (ANI): United States of America's Secretary of Defense Mark Esper in a conversation at Atlantic Council called India a capable country of talented people. Mark Esper said, "It's the world's largest democracy. A very capable country, very talented people. And they face off every day, Chinese aggression in the Himalayas, specifically along that Line of Actual Control." Esper on his upcoming visit to India said, "Secretary Pompeo and I would be there (India) next week, it's our second 2+2 (ministerial) with Indians and third ever for India and US. India will well be most consequential partner for us, I think, in Indo-Pacific for sure, in the century."

Nepal Government not to bear expenses of all COVID-19 patients, not to bury those dead due to virus

Kathmandu (Nepal), October 19 (ANI): Amid the continuous surge in COVID-19 cases, the Nepal government has decided not to bear expenses of all virus-infected people and not to bury infected people who died during home isolation. The decision, which was made earlier week by KP Sharma Oli-led administration, has been made public on Sunday through the daily COVID-19 briefing held by Ministry of Health and Population. Decided during a Cabinet meeting, a list of people completing certain criteria will be getting the facilities from the government. The latest decision has gone into effect for all government, non-government hospitals and laboratories from Sunday itself. The new decision has left more than 25 per cent of the population (statistics from ADB, 2010) deprived of proper tests for COVID-19 infection.

Protests erupt against Pakistan's attempt to alter status of Gilgit-Baltistan

Muzaffarabad (PoK)/ Karachi (Pakistan)/ Hunza (Gilgit-Baltistan), Oct 13 (ANI): People from Gilgit-Baltistan are carrying out demonstrations across the region and in major towns of Pakistan against what they call Pakistan's clampdown on people's civil and political rights. While they demand the immediate release of the activists who have been sentenced on trumped-up charges, they have launched a massive resistance drive in the wake of Islamabad's making attempts to change the political status of occupied Gilgit-Baltistan. In Muzaffarabad, a massive protest was organised on October 11 by Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front and Student Liberation Front against Pakistan government's decision to make Gilgit-Baltistan a province. Political activists said that they will sacrifice themselves but will not let Pakistan alter the status of the region. People from Gilgit-Baltistan, who have been living in other Pakistani towns, have also taken to the streets against Islamabad's arbitrary decision.

Covid19: Nepali businessmen demands resumption of trade with India

Birgunj (Nepal), Oct 12 (ANI): Since India-Nepal border is closed to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus for the past six months, businessmen on both sides of the border are facing severe problems. The former President of Birgunj Chamber of Commerce and Industries Ashok Baidh strongly demanded the opening of Nepal-India border in order to resume cross-border business activities.

Watch: Trump surprises supporters; Indian-Americans hold prayer vigil

President Donald Trump briefly left the hospital on Sunday in his car to wave to supporters gathered outside. The president's visit came shortly after he promised his supporters a surprise in a video posted a video on social media. Earlier in the day, Trump's doctor said he continued to improve and suggested he could be discharged as early as Monday. Watch Indian Americans supporting the President in large numbers, in the video.