Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Bhutan from Saturday morning with the focus being on space, hydropower projects and Ru Pay cards. Calling Bhutan a "trusted friend and neighbour", PM Modi in a pre-departure statement said, "India and Bhutan enjoy excellent bilateral ties exemplified by our extensive development partnership, mutually beneficial hydro-power co-operation, and strong trade and economic linkages.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Bhutan from Saturday morning with the focus being on space, hydropower projects and Ru Pay cards. Calling Bhutan a "trusted friend and neighbour", PM Modi in a pre-departure statement said, "India and Bhutan enjoy excellent bilateral ties exemplified by our extensive development partnership, mutually beneficial hydro-power co-operation, and strong trade and economic linkages." The visit scheduled from August 17 to 18 will be the second visit of PM Modi to the South Asian country. Bhutan was PM's first foreign destination after assuming office in 2014. The Prime Minister is expected to leave by 10 am on Saturday. The itinerary of the prime minister's official tour includes a visit to Simtokha Dzong, a monastery built by Ngawang Namgyal who unified Bhutan. He will then receive audiences with Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the fourth King of Bhutan Jigme Singye Wangchuck and hold talks with Prime Minister of Bhutan, Dr. Lotay Tshering. The PM will meet all members of the Bhutanese Parliament, deliver a major address at the Royal University of Bhutan and will also visit the national monument. Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said, "PM is looking forward to his visit to Bhutan. He has a very strong personal relationship with both majesties the king, his majesty the fourth king as well as the Prime Minister Dr Lotay who also graced the swearing-in the ceremony of PM in May. We are confident as a result of this visit our unique relationship with Bhutan will be further strengthened. " Asked about Thimpu's view on India abrogating article 370, Foreign Secretary said, "Bhutan has shown understanding that this is a matter of India's internal affairs" Focus on space, hydroelectric, Rupay card Prime minister during his visit will inaugurate Mangdechhu hydropower, a ground station build by ISRO at the cost of Rs 7 crore in Thimpu which will help Bhutan use the transponder in the south Asian satellite and roll out RuPay card. The ground station will help in disaster management and communication service by Bhutan broadcasting service. Built-in the Trongsa Dzongkhag district, 720MW Mangdechhu hydroelectric plant is the fourth power project which is in joint commission with Bhutan. It has four units, three of which have already been commissioned. Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale called it the most effective hydro project in South Asia. It is on 70 per cent loan and 30 per cent grant and New Delhi will also sign the Mangdechhu power purchase agreement. It will also start discussions on Sankosh multipurpose hydroelectric project which will generate 250 MW electricity. Bhutan exports three fourth of power generated, which is surplus, to India and uses rest for domestic consumption. Bhutan will be the second country to roll out RuPay card. The card will be rolled out in two phases, the first phase by Indian banks and the second by Bhutanese banks. The trials happened in March. China: Dragon in the room This will be the first visit by PM Modi to Bhutan after the Doklam crisis of 2017. The crisis saw a two-month-long standoff between Indian and Chinese army in Bhutanese territory of Doklam which is claimed by Beijing but is part of Bhutan "We will review defence and security and that includes situation along the India-Bhutan boundary," Foreign Secretary said. Asked if China plans to open a representative office, Gohakle said, "We enjoy a relation with Bhutan in which neither side will surprise each other. We are confident that we will be taken into confidence in anything that the royal government of Bhutan does. The MEA in its release, talking about the ties between the two countries said, "India and Bhutan share a special and time-tested partnership" which are "anchored in mutual understanding and respect and reinforced by a shared cultural heritage and strong people to people links." New Bhutanese Prime Minister Lyonchhen (Dr.) Lotay Tshering was on a state visit to India in December 2018. India during that incoming visit announced Rs 5000 crore for Bhutan's twefth five-year plan and the first tranche has already been given. Earlier this year, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited the South Asian nation, his first visit abroad after taking charge. During PM's visit to Bhutan in 2014, he addressed the Joint Session of Bhutanese Parliament, laid the foundation stone of the 600 MW Kholongchhu Hydropower Project and inaugurated the Supreme Court building which was constructed with the assistance of the Government of India.

With focus on space, hydropower and RuPay cards; PM Modi to leave for Bhutan on Saturday

Following a request from China, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will hold closed-door talks on Kashmir on Friday. All 15 members of the UNSC will be present when the issue is taken up.

Following a request from China, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will hold closed-door talks on Kashmir on Friday. All 15 members of the UNSC will be present when the issue is taken up. China asked for informal closed-door consultations on Friday following Pakistan's letter to the UNSC in New York. The informal consultations, scheduled at 10am local time (7.30pm IST), will see the exchange of views among the UNSC members on Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi's letter to UNSC President & Polish envoy Joanna Wronecka on Kashmir in the aftermath of new Delhi's decision to remove special status to erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. The UNSC will discuss how to react to Pakistan's letter, according to reports. Pakistan had called for the letter to be circulated as quickly as possible and is reportedly keen on a meeting of the permanent members. Equatorial Guinea, who is a non-permanent member of the UNSC has said that they have received no instructions on the way forward... Poland---the current chair of the security council had however asked India and Pakistan to resolve the dispute bilaterally. The Pakistan FM asked the letter to be disseminated at the earliest and that a meeting of UNSC should be called but so far no such call has been taken. Pakistan is keen to have a meeting in which it gets right to speak and record of discussion takes place. The consultations will happen without India and Pakistan, both not being present and since it is a consultation process it will not be part of the UNSC record. Meanwhile, Russia has said there is no information on any initiative on Pakistan's letter. Dmitry Polyanskiy, first deputy permanent representative of Russia to the UN said, "There is no direct information that there will be some meeting, no initiative to my knowledge". "Russia will not object if it is a closed meeting since Kashmir issue has not been taken up at UNSC for long time. We need to compare notes and reload this file," he said. When asked if Moscow is doing anything behind the scenes, Polyanskiy said, "Everybody is doing something behind the scenes because we are all worried including Moscow".

Pakistan's letter on Kashmir: United Nations Security Council to hold closed-door talks today

China has asked for an informal closed-door consultation on how to react on Pakistan letter on Friday at the United Nations Security Council in New York. The informal consultation will see the exchange of views among the UNSC members on Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi's letter to UNSC President Joanna Wronecka on Kashmir in the aftermath of New Delhi's decision to revoke Article 370 which granted special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

The Pakistan FM asked the letter to be disseminated at the earliest and that a meeting of UNSC should be called but so far no such call has been taken. Pakistan is keen to have a meeting in which it gets right to speak and record of discussion takes place.

Equatorial Guinea, which is one of the non-permanent members of UNSC said all members are waiting for instructions from the chair of the council Poland.&nbsp;

"Pakistan has requested...for a meeting but we have to receive the instruction of the chair of the council until he decided... he is making consultations now", Anatolio Ndong Mba, Permanent Representative of Equatorial Guinea told reporters.

Last week, a letter written by Pakistan on August 6, a day after Indian government decided to remove the special status for Jammu and Kashmir was not taken in any of UNSC meetings.

Polish Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputowicz, who have received called from India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistan FM SM Qureshi said, "we expressed concerns over current tensions between India and Pakistan.. we are in favour of a dialogue between Pakistan and India to sort out differences. We hope both countries can work out mutually beneficial solution bilaterally"

Meanwhile, Russia has said there is no information on any initiative on Pakistan's letter. Dmitry Polyanskiy, First Deputy Permanent Representative of Russia to UN Said, "There is no direct information that there will be some meeting, not any initiative to my knowledge".

But he said, "Russia will not object if it is a closed meeting" since " "We need to discuss first among ourself because it been a long time since UNSC touch on this file. We need to compare notes. And reload this file"

Asked if Moscow doing anything behind the scenes, Dmitry Polyanskiy First Deputy envoy of Russia at UN said, "everybody is doing something behind the scenes because we are all worried including Moscow."

China has asked for an informal closed-door consultation on how to react on Pakistan letter on Friday at the United Nations Security Council in New York. The informal consultation will see the exchange of views among the UNSC members on Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi's letter to UNSC President Joanna Wronecka on Kashmir in the aftermath of New Delhi's decision to revoke Article 370 which granted special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

China has asked for an informal closed-door consultation on how to react on Pakistan letter on Friday at the United Nations Security Council in New York. The informal consultation will see the exchange of views among the UNSC members on Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi's letter to UNSC President Joanna Wronecka on Kashmir in the aftermath of New Delhi's decision to revoke Article 370 which granted special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. The Pakistan FM asked the letter to be disseminated at the earliest and that a meeting of UNSC should be called but so far no such call has been taken. Pakistan is keen to have a meeting in which it gets right to speak and record of discussion takes place. Equatorial Guinea, which is one of the non-permanent members of UNSC said all members are waiting for instructions from the chair of the council Poland. "Pakistan has requested...for a meeting but we have to receive the instruction of the chair of the council until he decided... he is making consultations now", Anatolio Ndong Mba, Permanent Representative of Equatorial Guinea told reporters. Last week, a letter written by Pakistan on August 6, a day after Indian government decided to remove the special status for Jammu and Kashmir was not taken in any of UNSC meetings. Polish Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputowicz, who have received called from India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistan FM SM Qureshi said, "we expressed concerns over current tensions between India and Pakistan.. we are in favour of a dialogue between Pakistan and India to sort out differences. We hope both countries can work out mutually beneficial solution bilaterally" Meanwhile, Russia has said there is no information on any initiative on Pakistan's letter. Dmitry Polyanskiy, First Deputy Permanent Representative of Russia to UN Said, "There is no direct information that there will be some meeting, not any initiative to my knowledge". But he said, "Russia will not object if it is a closed meeting" since " "We need to discuss first among ourself because it been a long time since UNSC touch on this file. We need to compare notes. And reload this file" Asked if Moscow doing anything behind the scenes, Dmitry Polyanskiy First Deputy envoy of Russia at UN said, "everybody is doing something behind the scenes because we are all worried including Moscow."

China calls for informal UN Security Council consultation after Pak FM's letter on Kashmir 

Gibraltar authorities have released all 24 Indians on-board <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-tanker-likely-to-be-allowed-to-leave-after-court-decision-report-243105">Iranian tanker</a>&nbsp;'Grace 1' that was taken into custody on July 4.

V Muraleedharan, Minister of State, External Affairs confirmed the development in a tweet.

"Spoke to our High Commission in London on VLCC Grace 1 (Iranian tanker being held on suspicion of smuggling oil to Syria in breach of European Union sanctions). They confirmed all 24 Indian crew aboard Grace 1 have been released," his tweet read.&nbsp;

Grace&nbsp;1&nbsp;was detained off the coast of British territory&nbsp;Gibraltar&nbsp;for allegedly carrying oil to Syria that would have violated sanctions on the country.&nbsp;

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Last month, officials from the Indian Mission in London got the consular access to its crew members. The 3-member team went to meet them.&nbsp;The Indian crew spent 43 days in detention on-board.&nbsp;Citizens from Russia, Philipines were also on the tanker.

Focus is now on the&nbsp;18 Indians on-board UK oil tanker Stena Impero which has been detained by Iran.&nbsp;Stena Impero was detained for&nbsp;"failing to respect international maritime rules,"&nbsp;according to Iranian authorities.

Meanwhile, the United States applied on Thursday to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/united-states-seeks-to-seize-the-iranian-vessel-in-gibraltar-report-243135">seize the Iranian tanker in Gibraltar</a>, halting its expected release at the last minute and preventing a possible swap for British-flagged tanker held by Iran.

The Grace 1 oil tanker was seized by Royal Marine commandos in a landing in darkness off the coast of the British overseas territory on July 4.

Gibraltar said the tanker was suspected of selling oil to Syria in breach of European Union sanctions. Two weeks later, Iran's Revolutionary Guards seized the British-flagged Stena Impero in the Gulf on July 19.

Gibraltar was widely expected to release the Grace 1 on Thursday, but just hours before, the US Department of Justice sought to seize it.

"The US Department of Justice has applied to seize the Grace 1 on a number of allegations which are now being considered," the government of Gibraltar said, adding the matter would return to the supreme court of Gibraltar at 1400 GMT on Thursday.

Stena Bulk, which&nbsp;operates the&nbsp;tanker&nbsp;Stena Impero, has made an appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp;President and CEO, Erik Hanell has appealed to PM Modi, "seeking help and assistance" for the release of Indian seafarers detained by the Iranian authorities.&nbsp;

Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale has met the Iranian Ambassador in Delhi and&nbsp;the Indian envoy in Tehran has had&nbsp;meetings with senior officials of Iranian foreign ministry regarding the issue.

Stena Bulk&nbsp;has also made similar appeals to the leaders and foreign ministers of Russia, Latvia and the Philippines whose citizens are on-board the tanker.

Gibraltar authorities have released all 24 Indians on-board Iranian tanker 'Grace 1' that was taken into custody on July 4. V Muraleedharan, Minister of State, External Affairs confirmed the development in a tweet.

Gibraltar authorities have released all 24 Indians on-board Iranian tanker 'Grace 1' that was taken into custody on July 4. V Muraleedharan, Minister of State, External Affairs confirmed the development in a tweet. "Spoke to our High Commission in London on VLCC Grace 1 (Iranian tanker being held on suspicion of smuggling oil to Syria in breach of European Union sanctions). They confirmed all 24 Indian crew aboard Grace 1 have been released," his tweet read. Grace 1 was detained off the coast of British territory Gibraltar for allegedly carrying oil to Syria that would have violated sanctions on the country. V Muraleedharan, MoS External Affairs: Spoke to our High Commission in London on VLCC Grace 1 (Iranian tanker being held on suspicion of smuggling oil to Syria in breach of European Union sanctions). They confirmed all 24 Indian crew aboard Grace 1 have been released pic.twitter.com/6Xs74A1kFV — ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2019 × Last month, officials from the Indian Mission in London got the consular access to its crew members. The 3-member team went to meet them. The Indian crew spent 43 days in detention on-board. Citizens from Russia, Philipines were also on the tanker. Focus is now on the 18 Indians on-board UK oil tanker Stena Impero which has been detained by Iran. Stena Impero was detained for "failing to respect international maritime rules," according to Iranian authorities. Meanwhile, the United States applied on Thursday to seize the Iranian tanker in Gibraltar, halting its expected release at the last minute and preventing a possible swap for British-flagged tanker held by Iran. The Grace 1 oil tanker was seized by Royal Marine commandos in a landing in darkness off the coast of the British overseas territory on July 4. Gibraltar said the tanker was suspected of selling oil to Syria in breach of European Union sanctions. Two weeks later, Iran's Revolutionary Guards seized the British-flagged Stena Impero in the Gulf on July 19. Gibraltar was widely expected to release the Grace 1 on Thursday, but just hours before, the US Department of Justice sought to seize it. "The US Department of Justice has applied to seize the Grace 1 on a number of allegations which are now being considered," the government of Gibraltar said, adding the matter would return to the supreme court of Gibraltar at 1400 GMT on Thursday. Stena Bulk, which operates the tanker Stena Impero, has made an appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. President and CEO, Erik Hanell has appealed to PM Modi, "seeking help and assistance" for the release of Indian seafarers detained by the Iranian authorities. Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale has met the Iranian Ambassador in Delhi and the Indian envoy in Tehran has had meetings with senior officials of Iranian foreign ministry regarding the issue. Stena Bulk has also made similar appeals to the leaders and foreign ministers of Russia, Latvia and the Philippines whose citizens are on-board the tanker.

24 Indians aboard Iranian tanker Grace 1 get released, minister confirms in tweet

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/terrorism-is-war-against-humanity-indias-policy-on-it-is-clear-pm-modi-243139">Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday</a> wished Afghanistan Independence Day from the rampart of the Red Fort in Delhi during his speech on the occasion of India's 73rd Independence Day. Afghanistan will celebrate its 100th Independence Day on August 19 this year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/i-day-pm-narendra-modi-continues-turban-tradition-for-first-address-of-modi-20-243170">During the speech</a>, PM Modi said,&nbsp;"Our neighbour and a good friend after four days will celebrate its Independence Day.&nbsp;From the ramparts of the Red Fort, I give my greetings to the people of Afghanistan who are marking 100 years of freedom".

Afghanistan regained full independence from British rule on August 19, 1919, after the defeat of the latter in the third Anglo-Afghan war.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, in a statement, congratulated India on its Independence Day and said, "India has been a great and close friend of Afghanistan in moments of difficulty and tragedy and massively contributed to help maintain stability and security in the region and the world."

"As a close friend of India, Afghanistan is very keen to further strengthening its relationship and partnership with India, which rests on mutual trust between our countries and the historical bonds and enduring goodwill between our people," Ghani added.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, India's Independence Day was celebrated in Afghanistan with Indian envoy Vinay Kumar unfurling the national flag at the Indian Mission in Kabul.&nbsp;

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[Indian envoy Vinay Kumar at I Day festivities at Indian mission in Kabul. (Courtesy: Indian mission in Kabul)]

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[Consul-general Gajraj Bhati at I Day festivities at Indian consulate in Herat. (Courtesy: Indian mission in Herat)]

Consul-general&nbsp;Gajraj Bhati&nbsp;led the Independence Day festivities at the Indian Consulate in Herat, Afghanistan.&nbsp;Indian nationals in western Afghanistan, including some doctors, travelled to the Indian Consulate to participate in the function.&nbsp;

Ties between New Delhi and Kabul have improved since the fall of the Taliban in 2001. India became a major donor to the landlocked South Asian country. India has built the Afghan national parliament and the India-Afghanistan friendship dam in the western Herat province.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished Afghanistan Independence Day from the rampart of the Red Fort in Delhi during his speech on the occasion of India's 73rd Independence Day.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished Afghanistan Independence Day from the rampart of the Red Fort in Delhi during his speech on the occasion of India's 73rd Independence Day. Afghanistan will celebrate its 100th Independence Day on August 19 this year. During the speech, PM Modi said, "Our neighbour and a good friend after four days will celebrate its Independence Day. From the ramparts of the Red Fort, I give my greetings to the people of Afghanistan who are marking 100 years of freedom". Afghanistan regained full independence from British rule on August 19, 1919, after the defeat of the latter in the third Anglo-Afghan war. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, in a statement, congratulated India on its Independence Day and said, "India has been a great and close friend of Afghanistan in moments of difficulty and tragedy and massively contributed to help maintain stability and security in the region and the world." "As a close friend of India, Afghanistan is very keen to further strengthening its relationship and partnership with India, which rests on mutual trust between our countries and the historical bonds and enduring goodwill between our people," Ghani added. Meanwhile, India's Independence Day was celebrated in Afghanistan with Indian envoy Vinay Kumar unfurling the national flag at the Indian Mission in Kabul. [Indian envoy Vinay Kumar at I Day festivities at Indian mission in Kabul. (Courtesy: Indian mission in Kabul)] [Consul-general Gajraj Bhati at I Day festivities at Indian consulate in Herat. (Courtesy: Indian mission in Herat)] Consul-general Gajraj Bhati led the Independence Day festivities at the Indian Consulate in Herat, Afghanistan. Indian nationals in western Afghanistan, including some doctors, travelled to the Indian Consulate to participate in the function. Ties between New Delhi and Kabul have improved since the fall of the Taliban in 2001. India became a major donor to the landlocked South Asian country. India has built the Afghan national parliament and the India-Afghanistan friendship dam in the western Herat province.

PM Modi extends Independence Day wishes to Afghanistan from ramparts of Red Fort

Congratulatory messages have been sent from the US, Russia and Israel on India's Independence Day with the US calling India a global power with which it has close ties and Russia saying New Delhi enjoys authority in the international arena.&nbsp;

While talking about the "shared democratic values, strong people-to-people ties", US Secretary of state Mike Pompeo said, "The&nbsp;United States and India have enjoyed close ties of friendship since the US-supported India’s independence 72 years ago."

He added, "Over the past two decades, our friendship has flourished into a strategic partnership, and we now cooperate on a range of important issues, from defence and counterterrorism to freedom of navigation and cutting-edge science, including in space." 
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Pompeo who was on a 3-day India visit earlier this year reiterated that "The United States and India are great democracies, global powers, and good friends".

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent Independence day message to President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Putin in his letter to Indian leadership said New Delhi "enjoys high authority in the international arena" and "Russian-Indian relations are dynamically developed in the spirit of special and privileged strategic partnership"

He said, India Russia joint efforts "fully meets the interests of people of our countries and goes in line with the task of ensuring stability and security in Asia and the entire world"

PM Modi will be meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in the far eastern Russian city of Vladivostok next month for Eastern Economic Forum.

Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted a video of himself in which he said that ties with India are "not merely cooperation anymore, it is Genuine Friendship."

In the video, he said," To My friend PM Modi and people of Indian. Namaste. Happy Independence day. The relations between India and Israel is like never before. It is not merely cooperation anymore, it is genuine friendship. Happy friendship day".

Wishes poured in from the country's neighbourhood as well.&nbsp;

Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Bhutan PM Dr Lotay Tshering also sent messages to PM Modi on the occasion of Independence day to which PM thanked them and talked about New Delhi's deep ties between the respective countries.&nbsp; 
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Congratulatory messages have been sent from the US, Russia and Israel on India's Independence Day with the US calling India a global power with which it has close ties and Russia saying New Delhi enjoys authority in the international arena.

Congratulatory messages have been sent from the US, Russia and Israel on India's Independence Day with the US calling India a global power with which it has close ties and Russia saying New Delhi enjoys authority in the international arena. While talking about the "shared democratic values, strong people-to-people ties", US Secretary of state Mike Pompeo said, "The United States and India have enjoyed close ties of friendship since the US-supported India’s independence 72 years ago." He added, "Over the past two decades, our friendship has flourished into a strategic partnership, and we now cooperate on a range of important issues, from defence and counterterrorism to freedom of navigation and cutting-edge science, including in space." Pompeo who was on a 3-day India visit earlier this year reiterated that "The United States and India are great democracies, global powers, and good friends". Russian President Vladimir Putin sent Independence day message to President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Putin in his letter to Indian leadership said New Delhi "enjoys high authority in the international arena" and "Russian-Indian relations are dynamically developed in the spirit of special and privileged strategic partnership" He said, India Russia joint efforts "fully meets the interests of people of our countries and goes in line with the task of ensuring stability and security in Asia and the entire world" PM Modi will be meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in the far eastern Russian city of Vladivostok next month for Eastern Economic Forum. Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted a video of himself in which he said that ties with India are "not merely cooperation anymore, it is Genuine Friendship." In the video, he said," To My friend PM Modi and people of Indian. Namaste. Happy Independence day. The relations between India and Israel is like never before. It is not merely cooperation anymore, it is genuine friendship. Happy friendship day". Wishes poured in from the country's neighbourhood as well. Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Bhutan PM Dr Lotay Tshering also sent messages to PM Modi on the occasion of Independence day to which PM thanked them and talked about New Delhi's deep ties between the respective countries.

US, Russia, Israel congratulate India on Independence Day; call New Delhi a global power with high authority

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-less-than-70-days-of-new-govt-article-370-is-history-pm-in-independence-day-speech-243082">addressed the nation on the occasion of country's 73rd Independence Day</a>. Without naming Pakistan directly, the prime minister slammed the countries who are supporting terror.

During his speech from the rampart of Red Fort today, PM Modi said that India's policy on countries sponsoring terror is clear.&nbsp;

"For world peace, India has to play its role. India can't be a mute spectator and India is strongly fighting against those who are supporting terror," he said.

"Terrorism is a war against humanity and that is why the world needs to speak in one voice against those who support, promote and export terror. India will play its role to fight against those who are exporting terror," the prime minister added.&nbsp;

India, at various international forums, has been highlighting Islamabad's support to terror groups. Pakistan has been facing the heat especially with anti-terror financing bodies like the FATF or the Financial Action Task Force&nbsp;where it faces a blacklisting.

PM Modi also mentioned Sri Lanka Easter day terror attacks that killed more than 100 people.&nbsp;"Some people have targeted our neighbours like Bangladesh, Afghanistan and in Sri Lanka people where people were killed in church... our policy against those who spread terror is clear," he said.

PM Modi had visited St Anthony's church, one the locations of the April terror attacks, during his visit to Sri Lanka in June. He was the first world leader to visit the location and pay homage to those who died in the attacks. The attacks were claimed by an Islamic State-inspired group.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the nation on the occasion of country's 73rd Independence Day. Without naming Pakistan directly, the prime minister slammed the countries who are supporting terror.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the nation on the occasion of country's 73rd Independence Day. Without naming Pakistan directly, the prime minister slammed the countries who are supporting terror. During his speech from the rampart of Red Fort today, PM Modi said that India's policy on countries sponsoring terror is clear. "For world peace, India has to play its role. India can't be a mute spectator and India is strongly fighting against those who are supporting terror," he said. "Terrorism is a war against humanity and that is why the world needs to speak in one voice against those who support, promote and export terror. India will play its role to fight against those who are exporting terror," the prime minister added. India, at various international forums, has been highlighting Islamabad's support to terror groups. Pakistan has been facing the heat especially with anti-terror financing bodies like the FATF or the Financial Action Task Force where it faces a blacklisting. PM Modi also mentioned Sri Lanka Easter day terror attacks that killed more than 100 people. "Some people have targeted our neighbours like Bangladesh, Afghanistan and in Sri Lanka people where people were killed in church... our policy against those who spread terror is clear," he said. PM Modi had visited St Anthony's church, one the locations of the April terror attacks, during his visit to Sri Lanka in June. He was the first world leader to visit the location and pay homage to those who died in the attacks. The attacks were claimed by an Islamic State-inspired group.

Terrorism is war against humanity, India's policy on it is clear: PM Modi

Pakistan Prime Minister has said India plans to launch an attack in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/solve-your-issues-with-india-bilaterally-russia-tells-pakistan-243014">Pakistan occupied Kashmir(PoK)</a> and this one can be bigger than the Balakot strike, which was New Delhi's counter-terror strike on Jaish-e-Mohammad (JEM) terror camps. &nbsp;

JEM was the group behind the Pulwama attack on 14th February that killed over 40 Indian security personnel. &nbsp;

Imran Khan who speaking in the so-called legislative assembly of PoK on the occasion of Pakistan's Independence Day said: "India has a plan ready for action in Pakistan occupied Kashmir and like after Pulwama, India took action in Balakot, this can be bigger."

He hinted at an impending war with India for which he said his country was ready.

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"We are ready, our military forces and society are on the same page, and we have decided, if they do any violation, which they have planned, we are ready for it", Khan said.

Blaming the international community, he said, "when this war happens, we are telling the international community, they will be responsible... its a trial for United Nations now."

Meanwhile, the so-called PM of PoK&nbsp;Raja Farooq Haider has said the line of control(LoC)&nbsp;will now be the "ceasefire line" and a notification in this regard will be issued soon.

While there were several provocative anti-India rhetoric by Imran Khan, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistans-warmongering-over-scrapping-of-article-370-president-alvi-calls-for-jihad-against-india-242906">President of Pakistan</a> Arif Alvi and Pakistani Army were not far behind.

Earlier in the day, the Pakistan President had talked about an impending war. President Alvi said, "We are a peace-loving country, but if War is imposed on us by India then it will not be limited between two countries.. the whole world will get affected by it and then only jihad and resolve will be left as an option for us."

Rawalpindi also put views across in the backdrop of Indian government's decision on August 5 to bifurcate the state.

"Pakistan Army is fully alive to the sanctity of Jammu &amp; Kashmir and will remain fully ready to perform its part in line with our national duty for the Kashmir cause", Asif Ghafoor, Pakistan spokesperson had tweeted.

Pakistan Prime Minister has said India plans to launch an attack in Pakistan occupied Kashmir(PoK) and this one can be bigger than the Balakot strike, which was New Delhi's counter-terror strike on Jaish-e-Mohammad (JEM) terror camps.

Pakistan Prime Minister has said India plans to launch an attack in Pakistan occupied Kashmir(PoK) and this one can be bigger than the Balakot strike, which was New Delhi's counter-terror strike on Jaish-e-Mohammad (JEM) terror camps. JEM was the group behind the Pulwama attack on 14th February that killed over 40 Indian security personnel. Imran Khan who speaking in the so-called legislative assembly of PoK on the occasion of Pakistan's Independence Day said: "India has a plan ready for action in Pakistan occupied Kashmir and like after Pulwama, India took action in Balakot, this can be bigger." He hinted at an impending war with India for which he said his country was ready. Watch Video: "We are ready, our military forces and society are on the same page, and we have decided, if they do any violation, which they have planned, we are ready for it", Khan said. Blaming the international community, he said, "when this war happens, we are telling the international community, they will be responsible... its a trial for United Nations now." Meanwhile, the so-called PM of PoK Raja Farooq Haider has said the line of control(LoC) will now be the "ceasefire line" and a notification in this regard will be issued soon. While there were several provocative anti-India rhetoric by Imran Khan, President of Pakistan Arif Alvi and Pakistani Army were not far behind. Earlier in the day, the Pakistan President had talked about an impending war. President Alvi said, "We are a peace-loving country, but if War is imposed on us by India then it will not be limited between two countries.. the whole world will get affected by it and then only jihad and resolve will be left as an option for us." Rawalpindi also put views across in the backdrop of Indian government's decision on August 5 to bifurcate the state. "Pakistan Army is fully alive to the sanctity of Jammu & Kashmir and will remain fully ready to perform its part in line with our national duty for the Kashmir cause", Asif Ghafoor, Pakistan spokesperson had tweeted.

India planning bigger attack than Balakot: Imran Khan in PoK assembly

Russian Foreign Minister&nbsp;Sergei Lavrov has told&nbsp;Pakistani foreign minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/let-people-in-pakistan-kashmir-be-aware-unsc-not-waiting-for-you-qureshi-242536">Shah Mehmood Qureshi</a> to solve issues with India bilaterally.

A Russian Foreign Ministry statement said, Moscow&nbsp;"Emphasized the need for de-escalation of tensions, and that there is no alternative to resolve differences between Pakistan and India except bilaterally through political and diplomatic means."

Qureshi who has been dialling global capitals had called&nbsp;Moscow to rake up Kashmir.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistans-warmongering-over-scrapping-of-article-370-president-alvi-calls-for-jihad-against-india-242906">Also read:&nbsp;Pakistan's warmongering over scrapping of Article 370, President Alvi calls for jihad against India</a>

The release from Pakistan also acknowledged the Russian stance.

The Pakistani foreign ministry statement said, "Foreign Minister Lavrov underlined the importance of resolution of all outstanding issues through dialogue and peaceful means."

Over the weekend Russia became the first member of the permanent five of the United Nations security council to back New Delhi's decision to remove the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Russia's&nbsp;ministry of foreign affairs, in response to a question, said, "Change in the status of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and its division into two Union Territories are carried out within the framework of the Constitution of the Republic of India."

Echoing India's policy,&nbsp;Russian foreign ministry recalled Shimla and Lahore accord and said, "We hope that the differences between them will be resolved by political and diplomatic means on a bilateral basis in accordance with the provisions of the Simla Agreement of 1972 and the Lahore Declaration of 1999."

Both the agreement call of no third party mediation and resolution of issues between the 2 south Asian countries bilaterally.&nbsp;

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has told Pakistani foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi to solve issues with India bilaterally. A Russian Foreign Ministry statement said, Moscow "Emphasized the need for de-escalation of tensions, and that there is no alternative to resolve differences between Pakistan and India except bilaterally through political and diplomatic means.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has told Pakistani foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi to solve issues with India bilaterally. A Russian Foreign Ministry statement said, Moscow "Emphasized the need for de-escalation of tensions, and that there is no alternative to resolve differences between Pakistan and India except bilaterally through political and diplomatic means." Qureshi who has been dialling global capitals had called Moscow to rake up Kashmir. Also read: Pakistan's warmongering over scrapping of Article 370, President Alvi calls for jihad against India The release from Pakistan also acknowledged the Russian stance. The Pakistani foreign ministry statement said, "Foreign Minister Lavrov underlined the importance of resolution of all outstanding issues through dialogue and peaceful means." Over the weekend Russia became the first member of the permanent five of the United Nations security council to back New Delhi's decision to remove the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. Russia's ministry of foreign affairs, in response to a question, said, "Change in the status of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and its division into two Union Territories are carried out within the framework of the Constitution of the Republic of India." Echoing India's policy, Russian foreign ministry recalled Shimla and Lahore accord and said, "We hope that the differences between them will be resolved by political and diplomatic means on a bilateral basis in accordance with the provisions of the Simla Agreement of 1972 and the Lahore Declaration of 1999." Both the agreement call of no third party mediation and resolution of issues between the 2 south Asian countries bilaterally.

Solve your issues with India bilaterally: Russia tells Pakistan

Bahrain authorities have taken legal action against a group of Pakistani nationals who held an anti-India rally after Eid al-Adha prayers on Sunday.

The protest was allegedly carried out over the Indian government's decision to scrap Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.

In a tweet, the Bahrain interior ministry said, "legal proceedings were taken against some Asians for gathering in a way that violated the law after Eid prayer."

Adding, "It urges citizens and residents to not politically exploit religious occasions."

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The case has been referred to the Public Prosecution. The rally by Pakistanis was in the backdrop of the Indian government's decision to remove the special status for Jammu and Kashmir last week.

Bahrain authorities have taken legal action against a group of Pakistani nationals who held an anti-India rally after Eid al-Adha prayers on Sunday. The protest was allegedly carried out over the Indian government's decision to scrap Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.

Bahrain authorities have taken legal action against a group of Pakistani nationals who held an anti-India rally after Eid al-Adha prayers on Sunday. The protest was allegedly carried out over the Indian government's decision to scrap Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. In a tweet, the Bahrain interior ministry said, "legal proceedings were taken against some Asians for gathering in a way that violated the law after Eid prayer." Adding, "It urges citizens and residents to not politically exploit religious occasions." Capital Police: legal proceedings were taken against some Asians for gathering in a way that violated the law after Eid prayer. The case referred to the Public Prosecution. It urges citizens and residents to not politically exploit religious occasions. — Ministry of Interior (@moi_bahrain) August 12, 2019 × The case has been referred to the Public Prosecution. The rally by Pakistanis was in the backdrop of the Indian government's decision to remove the special status for Jammu and Kashmir last week.

Bahrain takes legal action against Pakistanis who held anti-India rally after Eid prayers

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi in Bejing. The meeting took place at Diaoyutai guest house, which was once the residence of Chairman Mao Zedong but now used to receive foreign dignitaries.&nbsp;

Jaishankar is on a pre-scheduled visit to Beijing from August 11 to 13 and left for China on Sunday.&nbsp;&nbsp;The&nbsp;focus during the visit is on the second informal summit between&nbsp;PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year.&nbsp;

Post lunch, both the foreign ministers will later inaugurate the India China Media forum and make press statements as well.&nbsp; 
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External Affairs Minister will co-chair the second meeting of the India-China High-Level Mechanism on Cultural and People-to-People Exchanges (HLM) along with his counterpart. The HLM aims to increase people-to-people ties and enhance engagement in areas such&nbsp;as tourism, art, films, media, culture, sports.

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"The second HLM meeting will provide an opportunity to follow up on the outcomes of the first HLM meeting and discuss new initiatives for enhancing people-to-people exchanges between our two countries", MEA in a statement said. 
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Earlier in the day,&nbsp;External Affairs Minister called on Vice President of China&nbsp;Wang&nbsp;Qishan.

Ahead of the visit, India called China an important partner. Raveesh Kumar, spokesperson of the ministry of external affairs said,&nbsp;"China is a very important partner. There are many channels available to us to discuss all bilateral&nbsp;issues"

Adding, "it is expected bilateral issues will come up for discussion. We will discuss the informal summit. We will also discuss how to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties."

India's prime minister met the Chinese President in Kyrgyzstan earlier this year on the sidelines of Shanghai cooperation summit and last year both met each other four times starting with the famous informal summit in Wuhan in April.

&nbsp;The visit of Indian foreign minister comes even as Pakistani foreign minister SM Qureshi went on an emergency visit to China to meet the Chinese FM in the backdrop of India's internal decision to change the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and&nbsp;Kashmir.&nbsp;

Pakistani FM met Chinese FM on Friday and in a release, the Chinese foreign ministry said, "Pakistan and India are both China’s friendly neighbours and major developing countries that are in a crucial stage of development", and called on the "two sides to proceed&nbsp;from their national development and peace in South Asia".

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi in Bejing. The meeting took place at Diaoyutai guest house, which was once the residence of Chairman Mao Zedong but now used to receive foreign dignitaries.

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi in Bejing. The meeting took place at Diaoyutai guest house, which was once the residence of Chairman Mao Zedong but now used to receive foreign dignitaries. Jaishankar is on a pre-scheduled visit to Beijing from August 11 to 13 and left for China on Sunday. The focus during the visit is on the second informal summit between PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year. Post lunch, both the foreign ministers will later inaugurate the India China Media forum and make press statements as well. External Affairs Minister will co-chair the second meeting of the India-China High-Level Mechanism on Cultural and People-to-People Exchanges (HLM) along with his counterpart. The HLM aims to increase people-to-people ties and enhance engagement in areas such as tourism, art, films, media, culture, sports. China: External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar meets Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi in Beijing. pic.twitter.com/6RHgad285b — ANI (@ANI) August 12, 2019 × "The second HLM meeting will provide an opportunity to follow up on the outcomes of the first HLM meeting and discuss new initiatives for enhancing people-to-people exchanges between our two countries", MEA in a statement said. The HLC was one of the key outcomes of the Wuhan informal meet and the first meet happened in Delhi in 2018 between Wang Yi and former external affairs minister S Jaishankar. Earlier in the day, External Affairs Minister called on Vice President of China Wang Qishan. Ahead of the visit, India called China an important partner. Raveesh Kumar, spokesperson of the ministry of external affairs said, "China is a very important partner. There are many channels available to us to discuss all bilateral issues" Adding, "it is expected bilateral issues will come up for discussion. We will discuss the informal summit. We will also discuss how to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties." India's prime minister met the Chinese President in Kyrgyzstan earlier this year on the sidelines of Shanghai cooperation summit and last year both met each other four times starting with the famous informal summit in Wuhan in April. The visit of Indian foreign minister comes even as Pakistani foreign minister SM Qureshi went on an emergency visit to China to meet the Chinese FM in the backdrop of India's internal decision to change the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistani FM met Chinese FM on Friday and in a release, the Chinese foreign ministry said, "Pakistan and India are both China’s friendly neighbours and major developing countries that are in a crucial stage of development", and called on the "two sides to proceed from their national development and peace in South Asia".

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi in Beijing amid Article 370 row

Pakistan has accepted that it will be difficult to find support <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammua-and-kashmir-omar-abdullah-and-mehbooba-mufti-fight-it-out-at-srinagars-hari-niwas-palace-242437">if it rakes up Kashmir</a> at the United Nations security council permanent five members (P5) and from Muslim countries as well.

Speaking at a press conference, Pakistani foreign minister SM Qureshi said, "People in the Security Council aren’t standing with flowers, any of the P5 members can be a hurdle. There shouldn’t be any ambiguity on that, do not live in a fool's paradise."

"Let the people of Pakistan and Kashmir be aware that nobody out there(at UNSC) is waiting for you, nor is awaiting your invite," Qureshi added.&nbsp;

The development comes exactly a week after New Delhi decided to remove the special status for Jammu and Kashmir. Over the weekend, Russia became the first P5 member country to openly back New Delhi's decision, calling it India's internal matter taken "within the framework of the Constitution of the Republic of India". The US State Department has also "noted" India calling it its internal matter.

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Last week, in a big snub to Pakistan, the United Nations Security Council(UNSC) did not take up Pakistani finance minister's letter of August 6 at several meetings written in the aftermath of New Delhi removing the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Pakistani FM also said, "Lots of countries have interests there(in India). I have said this in hints earlier, hope you get it. It's a new realignment, It's a 1 billion market, lots of people have invested there."

"We talk about Ummah(Muslim Nations) and Islam but those who are the safeguards of Muslim nations have invested there(in India). They have their interests there," Pakistan's finance minister added.

His statement comes on a day when Saudi Arabia backed Saudi Aramco, world's largest company by revenue, announced that it will acquire a 20 per cent stake in Reliance's oil to chemical business making it India's largest foreign direct investment.

In the last week, two members of the organisation of Islamic cooperation(OIC) - the United Arab Emirates and the Maldives have supported New Delhi's decision on Kashmir calling it an internal matter.

Pakistan has accepted that it will be difficult to find support if it rakes up Kashmir at the United Nations security council permanent five members (P5) and from Muslim countries as well.

Pakistan has accepted that it will be difficult to find support if it rakes up Kashmir at the United Nations security council permanent five members (P5) and from Muslim countries as well. Speaking at a press conference, Pakistani foreign minister SM Qureshi said, "People in the Security Council aren’t standing with flowers, any of the P5 members can be a hurdle. There shouldn’t be any ambiguity on that, do not live in a fool's paradise." "Let the people of Pakistan and Kashmir be aware that nobody out there(at UNSC) is waiting for you, nor is awaiting your invite," Qureshi added. The development comes exactly a week after New Delhi decided to remove the special status for Jammu and Kashmir. Over the weekend, Russia became the first P5 member country to openly back New Delhi's decision, calling it India's internal matter taken "within the framework of the Constitution of the Republic of India". The US State Department has also "noted" India calling it its internal matter. Watch Video: Last week, in a big snub to Pakistan, the United Nations Security Council(UNSC) did not take up Pakistani finance minister's letter of August 6 at several meetings written in the aftermath of New Delhi removing the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistani FM also said, "Lots of countries have interests there(in India). I have said this in hints earlier, hope you get it. It's a new realignment, It's a 1 billion market, lots of people have invested there." "We talk about Ummah(Muslim Nations) and Islam but those who are the safeguards of Muslim nations have invested there(in India). They have their interests there," Pakistan's finance minister added. His statement comes on a day when Saudi Arabia backed Saudi Aramco, world's largest company by revenue, announced that it will acquire a 20 per cent stake in Reliance's oil to chemical business making it India's largest foreign direct investment. In the last week, two members of the organisation of Islamic cooperation(OIC) - the United Arab Emirates and the Maldives have supported New Delhi's decision on Kashmir calling it an internal matter.

Let people in Pakistan & Kashmir be aware UNSC not waiting for you: Qureshi

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