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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
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India can play leadership role in addressing global problems, says Ban Ki-Moon

New Delhi, Jan 13 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon said India could play a leadership role in addressing global challenges like maintenance of regional and global peace, human rights violations and clean development. The UN chief called upon India for greater contribution towards formulating a meaningful climate change agreement and work towards a better and sustainable world, which would benefit all. Ban underlined poverty, displacement and international militancy as human problems. He also urged India and Pakistan to resolve old disputes, peacefully. Meanwhile, Ban also encouraged Indian leaders to help Afghanistan to develop. Jan 13, 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

Ban Ki-moon aims to provide universal energy access to seven billion by 2030

Vadodara, Jan 12 (ANI): United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said their aim is to provide universal energy access to all seven billion people in the world by 2030. Ban said this during the inauguration of 10 megawatt canal top solar power plant in Vadodara. The power project envisaged covering of 3.6 km of Vadodara branch canal with solar panels installed on mounting structures. Ban expressed happiness and applauded India for solar initiative. United Nations aims to widen the use of renewable energy and raise billions of dollars in aid for developing countries in an effort to increase the prospects for a wide-ranging deal to slow global warming. Jan 12, 2015

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon addresses Vibrant Gujarat Summit-2015

Gandhinagar, Jan 11 (ANI): United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon on Sunday addressed the Vibrant Gujarat Summit-2015 which is taking place in Gandhinagar. Ban Ki-Moon said that he paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram and said that he hoped Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals will keep inspiring the lives of all people in the world. He also said that the whole world should come together to excel in fields of sustainable development and build industrial strength. Jan 11, 2015
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Bollywood actors gear up for Celebrity Cricket League

Mumbai, Jan 11 (ANI): The fifth edition of Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) began on Saturday (January 11) in India's showbiz capital, Mumbai. CCL is a much awaited event which brings together celebrities every year with a mood of competitiveness for the sport-cricket. The opening match was played between Mumbai Heroes and Veer Marathi. Bollywood actor Bobby Deol is the captain of Mumbai Heroes while actor Riteish Deshmukh is leading the later. Excited Bollywood actors and actress Kainaat Arora, Genelia D'souza, Neha Dhupia and others were present to cheer for their favourites. There are eight teams participating in the CCL 5 to bag the title. The eight teams are – Mumbai Heroes, Telugu Warriors, Bhojpuri Dabanggs, Kerala Strikers, Bengal Tigers, Veer Marathi, Karnataka Bulldozers, and Chennai Rhinos. Celebrity Cricket League was started in 2011 and has gained immense popularity among the cricket lovers. Jan 11, 2015
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US Secretary of State John Kerry arrives at Vibrant Gujarat Summit, meets PM Modi

Gandhinagar, Jan 11 (ANI): US Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday arrived at Vibrant Gujarat Summit going on at Gandhinagar in Gujarat. Kerry met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on stage when the summit was going on. He also greeted Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel and shared the dais with other eminent personalities and business leaders present there. The UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon will be the keynote speaker on the Vibrant Gujarat Summit. Vibrant Gujarat Summit-2015 is focused at forging knowledge-based strategic partnerships. There will also be meetings between businessmen and government representatives. Jan 11, 2015

UN Gen Sec Ban Ki-Moon visits Sabarmati Ashram

Ahmedabad, Jan 11 (ANI): United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon on Sunday visited Sabarmati Ashram of Mahatma Gandhi ahead of the Seventh Vibrant Gujarat Summit. The UN Secretary General will be the keynote speaker on the Vibrant Gujarat Summit. He will also meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the summit sidelines. Ban Ki-Moon, who is on a three day trip to India, arrived in the national capital earlier on Saturday. Jan 11, 2015
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Boko Haram militants kill hundreds in Nigerian town, UN appeals for release of all abductees

Nigeria, Jan 09 (ANI): Boko Haram militants have killed hundreds of people and burned down homes in the northeast Nigerian town of Baga in the past two days, in a second killing spree since seizing control there at the weekend, witnesses said. Two locals said the Islamist insurgents began shooting indiscriminately and burning buildings on Tuesday evening in raids on the civilian population that carried on into Wednesday. It is seen as the gravest threat to Nigeria, Africa's biggest economy, and a headache for President Goodluck Jonathan ahead of an election on February 14. Soldiers fled Baga over the weekend when the Sunni jihadist group overran a nearby army base. The district head of Baga, Abba Hassan said that at least 100 people were killed when the group first took over the town on the edge of Lake Chad. Abubakar Gulama, who escaped without his family to Monguno, 40 km (25 miles) away, said he crossed "many dead bodies on the ground" and that "the whole town was on fire". Meanwhile, United Nations Chief Ban Ki-Moon issued a personal appeal for the release of children kidnapped by extremist groups. Jan 9, 2015
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