Politics

PM Modi meets Saudi Arabia Crown Prince

Brisbane, Nov 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met the Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit in Brisbane. Raising the issue of black money during the G-20 Summit meeting, PM Modi stated that India supports all initiatives which facilitate automatic exchange of information among nations that ultimately helps in tracing unaccounted money and its eventual repatriation. After attending the Summit in Brisbane, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to travel to Sydney, where he will attend a community reception and address the Indian Diaspora.

Nov 16, 2014

Ten Maoists surrender and six arrested in Chhattisgarh

Bijapur, Nov 16 (ANI): Ten Maoists surrendered while six were arrested by the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh. Inspector General (IG), Bastar, SRP Kalluri, said that while ten Maoists had surrendered on their own, six others were arrested by the police. Among the ten Maoists who have surrendered, were a couple. The husband, Sampath, is the founder and commander of former Platoon 16 and worked for it for eight years. He is known to be an expert in making explosives and has also been involved in 27 serious crimes. On the other hand, his wife, Sarita has been involved in six serious crimes. Sarita said that ever since her marriage to Sampath, she had never led a peaceful life. The other Maoists who surrendered alleged that they were subjected to physical exploitation and torture, which eventually forced them to surrender before the police.

Nov 16, 2014

Trial against war criminals will continue, says Bangladesh PM

Dhaka, Nov 16 (ANI): Prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, said that in spite of local and international pressure on her, trial against war criminals would continue and the victims would get justice. The Bangladesh Prime Minister said in spite of local and international pressure on her, trials against the war criminals would continue. Hasina blamed the leader of Bangladesh Nationalists Party, Begum Khaleda Zia, for supporting the Jamat-e-Islami and the war criminals.

Nov 16, 2014

Proud Indians in Australia look forward to Modi's visit

Brisbane, Nov 16 (ANI): The nearly 300,000-strong Indian diaspora in Australia is clearly excited about the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi is on a three-country visit - Myanmar, Australia and Fiji - to participate in various summits and bilateral meetings. Owner of an Indian grocery store in Brisbane, Dinesh Mehta, said that Modi visiting Brisbane was a very proud moment for him (Mehta). Mukhtar Ali, owner of a local Indian restaurant, Grand Taj, expressed happiness at Modi's arrival in the city and said that he would love to meet Modi. Such is the excitement about Modi's visit that a restaurant in Brisbane has been named 'Namo's Indian Food Court' in his honour.

Nov 16, 2014

PM Modi meets German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Brisbane, Nov 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Brisbane. Merkel has stated that she looked forward to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to her nation, adding that the bilateral relations between New Delhi and Berlin were deepening, on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit meeting. On Saturday, Prime Minister Modi had a packed schedule besides, having a meeting with leaders from the BRICS, he had a one-on-one meeting with leaders from France, Canada and Saudi Arabia on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit. After attending the Summit in Brisbane, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to travel to Sydney, where he will attend a community reception and address the Indian Diaspora. Prime Minister Modi will then travel to Canberra and address the special joint sitting of the Australian Parliament on November 18. He will also address a community event in Melbourne before travelling to Fiji.

Nov 16, 2014

Walnut prices shoot up after Kashmir floods

Srinagar, Nov 16 (ANI): The prices of walnuts in Jammu and Kashmir are increasing despite average production due to recent floods in the valley. The floods that left behind a trail of devastation in September this year killed hundreds and left thousands homeless. The rains affected the production as they filled the walnut fruit with water but it led to shortage of the dry fruit and now those involved in the business are expecting a good turnover. Even the walnut growers are anticipating rich profits after the prices have touched a new height in the markets. The walnuts from Kashmir are always in demand across the country and abroad because of its quality. Districts Anantnag and Ganderbal are very famous for the nut production.

Nov 16, 2014

Iraqi forces retake major dam in Eastern Iraq

A joint operation by the Iraqi army and Shiite militia earlier this week wrested back the Adhaim Dam in the eastern province of Diyala. Duration: 00:53

Nov 15, 2014

Afghan, Pakistan leaders pledge to end turbulent ties

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani makes his first official trip to neighboring Pakistan, seeking to improve ties crucial to his hopes of reviving Taliban peace talks as US troops end their 13-year war. Duration: 01:14

Nov 15, 2014

Scottish independence party's new leader takes the stage

Scotland's ruling Scottish National Party (SNP) crowns a new leader who vowed to continue the fight for independence, despite defeat in September's referendum. Duration: 01:21

Nov 15, 2014

6 dead in 'Boko Haram' suicide attack at Nigeria filling station

Six people were killed, including three police, in a suicide bomb attack at a petrol station in northern Nigeria's biggest city Kano, police said, blaming Boko Haram militants. Duration: 01:06

Nov 15, 2014

AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal Woos Youth, Promises 800,000 Jobs, WiFi

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal launches the party's Delhi Dialogue campaign on Saturday

Nov 15, 2014

Students Union Election in Meerut turns violent with gunshots and slogans

Meerut, Nov 15 (ANI): The Students Union election of a college in Meerut took a violent turn as rival groups clashed, raised provocative slogans and opened fire to the consternation of the city administration. Student leader of ABVP, Gaurav, alleged that members of the Samajwadi Party had full support from the local police as well as the administration. The college administration did not take action until the firing started. Meanwhile, student leader of Samajwadi Party, Atul, said that the ABVP was only interested in a confrontation.

Nov 15, 2014

Modi to unveil Mahatma Gandhi statue in Brisbane

Brisbane, Nov 15 (ANI): Former honorary Indian consul in Brisbane, Parsram Punj said he is honoured to be participating in unveiling of a Mahatma Gandhi statue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the city. Modi who is in Brisbane for the ninth G20 Summit is expected to unveil a statue of the Mahatma Gandhi in Brisbane's Roma Street Parkland. Punj said Modi had expressed his desire to commemorate Gandhi in the city during his visit to the honorary consul in 2001. He added that the family was the main donor for the statue; his son had even supplied the granite.

Nov 15, 2014

Will celebrate AAP's foundation day as Women Safety day: Kejriwal

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday while addressing a public meeting in Jantar Mantar said that Aam Aadmi Party's foundation day i.e. 26th November will be celebrated as 'Women Safety day'. He added that if AAP comes into power then e-rickshaws will be allowed to ply on the roads. He further said that AAP government will establish 20 new colleges in Delhi and will increase the number of seats present in the colleges. Kejriwal even promised to ensure that every student gets admission in a college in Delhi after passing from school.

Nov 15, 2014

Abbott: higher growth, more jobs top priority at G20

Australian PM Tony Abbott underlines that creating higher economic growth and more jobs are the top priority at the start of the G20 summit. Duration: 01:15

Nov 15, 2014