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Modi greeted by supporters on arrival in New York for state visit
"I am confident that my visit to the US will reinforce our ties based on shared values of democracy, diversity and freedom. Together we stand stronger in meeting the shared global challenges," Modi said in New Delhi as he embarked on the visit on board India1, the VVIP the Boeing 777 on Tuesday, arriving here the same day.
Pak Army chief assures full support to Shehbaz Sharif's economic revival plan
The Army chief made these remarks during a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Tuesday, Geo News reported. The huddle unveiled an elaborate 'Economic Revival Plan' in the wake of economic hardships being confronted by the country, an official statement issued by the PM's Office said.
Yoga's benefits are precious in today's dangerous and divided world: UN Secretary General
"In a dangerous and divided world, the benefits of this ancient practice (Yoga) are particularly precious. Yoga offers a heaven of calm," he said in a message on Tuesday, on the eve of the International Day of Yoga, which is observed on June 21 every year.
Nepal seeks report from its embassy in Delhi about murals in new Parliament building
Nepal's Foreign Minister N.P. Saud said that the Nepali Embassy in New Delhi has been instructed to send a report about the murals (maps) depicted in the Indian Parliament building. In a meeting of the International Relations Committee of the Federal Parliament held on Tuesday, Saud said that the embassy has been instructed to send a report after inquiring with the Indian side about the murals.
Pakistan-China sign MoU for $3.4 billion nuclear power project
China National Nuclear Corporation Overseas Ltd (CNOS) President and Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) Member Power Muhammad Saeed Ur Rehman signed the MoU. On the occasion, the Prime Minister said the nuclear power project was a significant step towards economic cooperation between the two countries, Geo News reported.
Shehbaz Sharif praises China for 'rescuing' Pakistan
"The agreement with the IMF has been unusually delayed and China once again came to our rescue," the premier said during a ceremony in Islamabad for signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Pakistan and China for the 1,200 MW Chashma-5 (C-5) nuclear power project. The country has barely enough currency reserves to cover one month's imports.
Emmanuel Macron chugs a pint of beer in 17 seconds
In a report, the Independent newspaper said the footage shows the President being handed a pint of Corona beer in the Toulouse changing room after the rugby union club beat La Rochelle at the Stade de France in Paris over the weekend. The president had watched the match from the VIP enclosure.
Pak to hand over Karachi port terminals to UAE
This move may mark the first intergovernmental transaction under a law enacted last year to raise emergency funds, The Express Tribune reported. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar chaired the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Inter-Governmental Commercial Transactions. The cabinet committee decided to set up a committee to negotiate a commercial agreement between the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and the UAE government, according to the decision.
Modi's visit will reaffirm strength of Indo-US strategic partnership: USISPF
"This historic and important state visit sends a strong message that the US-India relationship is critical and pivotal and the most defining partnership of the 21st century," USISPF President and CEO, Mukesh Aghi said. "Prime Minister Modi's state visit will reaffirm, the strength of the strategic partnership and cement our relations in defence, energy, healthcare, technology, and education.
PM Modi to meet entrepreneurs, CEOs, think tanks during US visit
According to sources, Modi, who left for US this morning, will land in New York at 12.55 p.m. (local time) on June 20. Later in the evening, he is scheduled to have back to back meetings with several dignitaries. The Prime Minister will be meeting, Prof Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Robert Thurman, Paul Romer, Ray Dalio, Neil deGrass Tyson and singer Falguni Shah, according to sources.
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