PM Modi says bilateral dialogue with Pakistan requires militancy free environment
New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said that a bilateral dialogue with Pakistan was only possible if there is militancy and violence free environment. PM Modi has said that India desires peaceful, friendly and cooperative ties with Pakistan, as he has had a very good meeting with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in May 2014, when he attended Modi’s swearing-in ceremony.
India-Pak border meeting raises hope of peace at Kashmir border
RS Pura, Aug 30 (ANI): Pakistani Rangers and India's paramilitary Border Security Force (BSF) flag meet raises hope of peace at Line of control (LoC) in Kashmir, after a “successful” meeting between the border guards of the two nations, said senior official. The meeting was held at the Octroi Post in Suchetgarh area near the international border.
PM Narendra Modi leaves for Japan
New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday left for his first major bilateral trip to Japan - a country that in his words offers immense scope for cooperation. Modi travels to Japan for a five-day visit, his first major bilateral trip since taking over in May.
Kerala celebrates Onam festival with pomp and show
Kochi, Aug 30 (ANI): The agrarian festival Onam, which marks the homecoming of legendary king Mahabali, began in Kerala with pomp and show. The 10-day long harvest festival celebrations begin every year with Aathachamayam (The Royal Parade on Aatham Day) in Thripunithara (a suburb of Kochi City).
