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Bhutan PM Tobgay visits Buddhist pilgrimage centre Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh

Sarnath, Jan 16 (ANI): Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay visited the Buddhist pilgrimage centre Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh on Friday. Tobgay visited Sarnath Archaeological Museum, which houses the findings and excavations at the archaeological site of Sarnath. The main attraction of the museum is Ashoka pillar which is the national emblem of India. Sarnath, located at about 10 km from Varanasi, is the place where Buddha chose to deliver his first sermon. Tobgay is on a nine-day official visit to India at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation. He had also participated in 'Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit' in Gandhinagar on Sunday. The visiting dignitary also held talks with Indian leaders before embarking on a visit to some historical places. Jan 16, 2015
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MEA briefs about Sushmas meet with Ban Ki-Moon, Obamas India visit

New Delhi, Jan 13 (ANI): Union Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj discussed issues related to militancy and UN Security Council with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, said foreign ministry spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin. Ban, who is in India on a three-day visit, was the keynote speaker and the guest of honour at the investment summit, Vibrant Gujarat, in Prime Minister Narendra Modis home state of Gujarat. He met Swaraj and held discussions on peace and security, climate change reforms, and other important issues. He said India was among one of the largest contributors of the UN peace keeping operations. Speaking over the upcoming visit of US President Barack Obama, Akbaruddin said India was enthusiastic about his visit. Jan 13, 2015

S. Korea's Park says open to summit with N. Korea's Kim

South Korean President Park Geun-Hye says she is willing to hold unconditional talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, and to "meet just about anyone" to seek peace and reunification on the peninsula. Duration: 00:56 Jan 12, 2015

EAM Sushma Swaraj meets UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon

New Delhi, Jan 12 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday met United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon in capital New Delhi. Both the leaders will hold discussions on various issues. Ban Ki-Moon is on a three day visit to India which will conclude tomorrow. He was also the keynote speaker at Vibrant Gujarat Summit-2015 which began on Sunday. Jan 12, 2015

Opposition snubs Vibrant Gujarat Summit, says PM should focus on entire country

New Delhi/ Gandhinagar, Jan 12 (ANI): The opposition leaders on Monday (January 11) dismissed the on-going Vibrant Gujarat Summit-2015 as a gimmick and alleged that the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, was only concentrating on his native state instead of the entire country. Congress leader Manish Tewari said that the track record of Modi’s government showed that this government believed in creating hype and not doing actual work. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that this effort on part of the prime minister would have been commendable had he been working to secure investment for the undeveloped parts of the country. Meanwhile JD (U) leader KC Tyagi, said that the prime minister needed to think about the country as a whole. Jan 12, 2015
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John Kerry defends absence from unity rally, will go to Paris on Thursday

Gandhinagar, Jan 12 (ANI): Speaking at the Vibrant Gujarat summit on Monday, US secretary of sate John Kerry said that he will travel to Paris this week for talks on countering extremist violence. Kerry will be in France on Thursday and Friday. The announcement of the trip comes as the Obama administration faces sharp criticism for not sending a senior official to Sunday's rally for unity in Paris that was attended by some 40 world leaders and more than a million people. Jan 12, 2015
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Vibrant Gujarat summit: US, India heavily invested in bilateral relationship, says John Kerry

Gandhinagar, Jan 12 (ANI): Speaking at the Vibrant Gujarat summit on Monday US secretary of sate John Kerry stressed that both the United States and India are heavily invested in the bilateral relationship. He added that during his discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other officials, both reviewed the progress of their economic relationship and how to take it ahead. He added that investing in each other's success is in the interest of both the countries. Jan 12, 2015

In our system PM presides, cabinet decides: Venkaiah Naidu at Vibrant Gujarat summit

Gandhinagar, Jan 12 (ANI): Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu on Monday while speaking at the seventh edition of Vibrant Gujarat Investors Summit said that in the democratic system of India it is the Prime Minister who presides and the cabinet ministers decide on the issue. Naidu added that the government went for ordinance in coal and other imp issues as there is constitutional provision for ordinance. Vibrant Gujarat Summit-2015 is focused at forging knowledge-based strategic partnerships. Jan 12, 2015
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CLP Holdings plans to invest $2 billion for coal power plant in Gujarat

Gandhinagar, Jan 12 (ANI): Hong Kong-based China Light & Power (CLP) Holdings Limited said that it is planning a 2,000 megawatt coal-based power plant at a projected investment of $2 billion in Gujarat. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CLP Holdings, Richard Lancaster, said this while addressing mediapersons on the sidelines of Global CEO Conclave, being held as part of the seventh edition of Vibrant Gujarat business summit. The Hong Kong based company is keen on developing renewable energy, especially in the form of solar and wind farms in India. Jan 12, 2015
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Politicos react on PM Modis speech at Vibrant Gujarat Summit

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Politicos from rival parties on Sunday raised doubts on the claims made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit. Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D. Raja questioned the economic policies of the Modi-led government at the Centre and called for economic development with social justice. Congress leader PC Chacko and AAP leader Ashutosh also stated that PM Modi should focus on the dismal economic state of the country and should avoid making tall claims. Jan 11, 2015