Politics

Encounter breaks out between Security forces and militants in Pulwama of JandK

Pulwama, Sep 02 (ANI): An encounter broke out between Indian security force and militants in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. The security force had launched a massive operation in the area to nab three militants reportedly hiding in a village in Pulwama district of south Kashmir on Monday night. The militants hiding in the village area opened fire at soldiers, leading to gunbattle. Militants have been frequently attacking security bases in Kashmir since the 1990s, when there was a full-blown insurgency against Indian rule in a region over which India and Pakistan fought two of their three wars.

Sep 2, 2014

India and Japan incomplete without each other: PM Modi

Tokyo, Sept 02 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed Japan External Trade Organization and Nikkei in Tokyo. Modi said that India and Japan are incomplete without each other in terms of trade and business. He said that India is skilled in software and Japan is skilled in hardware so both these nations combined can do wonders to the world economy. Modi also invited the people of Japan to come and invest in India as it is the best place for return.

Sep 2, 2014

India is not 'red tape' but 'red carpet': PM Modi

Tokyo, Sept 02 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed Japan External Trade Organization and Nikkei in Tokyo. Modi said that usually foreigners are of mindset that India is a 'red tape', but now India has become the 'red carpet' for outsiders. He also said that India is a young nation and thus it increases its possibilities of growth in market and will provide the best platform for investment.

Sep 2, 2014

India is a country of maximum possibilities: PM Modi

Tokyo, Sept 02 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed Japan External Trade Organization and Nikkei in Tokyo. Modi said that if India provides the exact environment of governance as in Japan, it will feel a sense of belongingness. He also said that India is the best place for Japanese investors who are looking for a huge market for return as it is a nation of maximum possibilities.

Sep 2, 2014

Mixed reactions flow as Sonia Gandhi attacks Modi govt's '100 days' over inflation

New Delhi, Sep 02 (ANI): Mixed political reactions flowed on Tuesday as Congress President Sonia Gandhi attacked Narendra Modi government's '100 days' over inflation in necessary commodities. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that Gandhi is right and the government should try to curb inflation. NCP leader Tariq Anwar also said that the agenda which BJP raised in the election campaigns should be fulfilled. SP leader Naresh Agarwal said that the Samajwadi Party had given duration of 6 months to the government, but it is not giving any promising results in the first half. Meanwhile, BJP leader Nalin Kohli said that Gandhi can make any comment but the reality is that BJP government has actually worked for the betterment of people.

Sep 2, 2014

Pak crisis: PM Nawaz Sharif to address joint session of Parliament today

Islamabad, Sept 2 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is due to address joint session of Parliament on Tuesday in which the ongoing political crisis and the violent protests will be discussed. Pakistan is preparing to launch a selective crackdown against anti-government protesters trying to bring down the government of Nawaz Sharif, the defence minister said, warning demonstrators against storming government buildings. Dashing chances of a peace deal between the government and protest leaders Imran Khan and Tahir ul-Qadri, anti-government protesters stormed the state television building in the heart of the heavily guarded capital earlier on Monday. Protesters have also tried to march on Sharif's residence.

Sep 2, 2014

RSS worker killed in Kerala's Kannur, state wide bandh cripples normal life

Nagpur/Kochi, Sept 02 (ANI): A local functionary of the RSS was hacked to death and another one suffered serious injuries in an attack allegedly by CP I (M) workers, near Kathirur in Kerala. The BJP and the RSS have called for a dawn-to-dusk hartal in the district on Tuesday in protest against the murder. Meanwhile, the day-long hartal disrupted normal life across the state. Initial reports said buses, taxis and autorickshaws kept off the roads and shops remained closed all over the state.

Sep 2, 2014

Sharks off the menu and on the tourist trail in Palau

Tourists in Palau clamour to dive with sharks thanks to a pioneering conservation initiative -- as the island nation plans to completely ban commercial fishing in its vast ocean territory. 01:15

Sep 2, 2014

Watch PM Modi Strike a Chord in Japan with Flute, Drums [VIDEOS]

Modi showed his lighter side when he played the traditional taiko drums and the flute during his Japan visit.

Sep 2, 2014

Alcohol Ban will Affect Kerala's Tourism, Economy: Tharoor

Shashi Tharoor said revenue and tourism rate would drop down if Kerala government moves ahead with its decision to ban alcohol in the state.

Sep 2, 2014

From Flute to Drums: Modi Plays All the Right Notes in Japan [PHOTOS]

The Prime Minister, apart from scoring several important economic deals in Japan, also scored points for his gregarious persona.

Sep 2, 2014

Ukraine: NATO to Form 'Rapid Response Force' to Crack Down on Russian Intervention

NATO will form a special force of 4,000 soldiers, called 'Rapid Response Force' against the growing Russian intervention in Ukraine.

Sep 2, 2014

PM Narendra Modi plays Taiko drums at TCS event in Tokyo

Tokyo, Sep 02 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wowed a set of suited businessmen by playing traditional Taiko drums with great verve on his fourth day of Japan visit. Modi's performance came a day after signing a clutch of deals with Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, at the launch of Tata Consultancy Services's Technology and Cultural Academy, a programme to send young Japanese employees to India for training in technical and cultural skills. After TCS CEO N Chandrasekaran finished his opening remarks, Modi played the drums after the professional drummers had finished. The audience burst into applause when he had finished. Modi then flagged off the TCS Japanese Associates.

Sep 2, 2014

Fire breaks out at Chatterjee International building in Kolkata

Kolkata, Sep 02 (ANI): Fire broke out on the 15th floor of the landmark Chatterjee International building near Park Street in Kolkata on Tuesday morning. Four fire tenders were rushed to control the situation. Since the fire broke out before the office hours, the police said the possibility of any person being trapped in the building, which houses many private and government offices, is less. The area has been cordoned off to conduct the firefighting operations in the busy area. The cause of fire or extent of damage is yet to be ascertained, the police said.

Sep 2, 2014

PM Modi visits Tokyo's Sacred Heart University, meets New Komeito leader

Tokyo, Sept 02 (ANI):Prime Minister Narendra Modi began the fourth day of his five-day state visit to Japan by dropping in at Tokyo's Sacred Heart University and meeting Natsuo Yamaguchi, the leader of the New Komeito, which is a junior coalition ally of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). The two leaders reportedly exchanged views on issues of bilateral, regional and global importance to the two countries. On Monday, in a joint statement issued after delegation-level talks, Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged to take steps to boost bilateral cooperation in sectors such as railways, civil aviation, energy, maritime affairs, science and technology and women's empowerment. Prime Minister Modi, who will be concluding his visit to Japan tomorrow, is scheduled to meet Emperor Akihito.

Sep 2, 2014