Merkel: EU needs stable German
Chancellor Angela Merkel shed pressure on Monday on the Social Democrats (SPD) to rejoin a “grand coalition” with her conservatives. She argues that the EU and the wider world urgently needs a stable German government in place, media said. “There are European elections in 2019… so there is a big expectation that we take positions,” she told reporters.
Merkel referred to proposals by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and by French President Emmanuel Macron on the future governance of the EU’s currency and economic union. Merkel also cited conflicts in the Middle East, tensions with Russia and relations with the US as factors that required a Germany “capable of acting.”
Xi calls for a ‘toilet revolution’
President Xi Jinping clarion call, the country to push ahead with its so-called “toilet revolution” to clean up bathrooms nationwide.
State-run China Central Television gave wide coverage to Xi’s direction on Monday.
Xi hailed the achievements of the program his administration launched 2 years ago. He said the issue must be tackled not just in tourist spots and cities but also in rural areas. He added the initiative should address shortcomings in the people’s quality of life.
State-run Xinhua News Agency says in rural areas some toilets were little more than makeshift shelters surrounded by bunches of cornstalks or open pits next to pigsties.
It notes the country has installed or upgraded 68,000 toilets and many citizens are enjoying the benefits.
President Xi, who started his second term last month, has made improving the quality of the people’s lives one of his policy objectives.
Japan, Israel to ink infrastructure project MOU
Japan and Israel are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding to make it easier for Japanese firms to take part in Israeli infrastructure projects.
The deal will likely be signed by Israel’s Economy and Industry Ministry and a public-private fund, Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation for Transport & Urban Development. Covenants, Israel will provide bidding information on domestic infrastructure projects while the Japanese side will introduce companies.
The deal will likely be signed by Israel’s Economy and Industry Ministry and a public-private fund, Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation for Transport & Urban Development. Covenants, Israel will provide bidding information on domestic infrastructure projects while the Japanese side will introduce companies.
Israel is carrying out high-speed rail and subway construction projects as its economy and population continue to grow. The projects are worth a total of about 18 billion dollars.Chinese and French companies have won rights to join the projects. Japanese businesses will also be able to participate once the memorandum is inked.
Japanese firms have long been cautious of doing business with Israel as such moves could invite economic sanctions by Arab nations, which are at odds with Israel.
Presently, Arab countries have been less concerned about companies dealing with Israel. This is because rivalries among Middle Eastern nations have become more complicated due partly to Islamic sectarian tensions.
Sagar: India’s Vision for India Ocean.
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Sagar: India’s Vision for India Ocean. Minister Suresh Prabhu address seminar
Eastern Europe, China summit
Leaders and ministers from 16 countries in Central and Eastern Europe, including Balkan nations, met in the Hungarian capital of Budapest on Monday. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang also took part. Eastern and Central European countries are stepping up their pursuit of investment from China for infrastructure and economic development.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told the meeting that European funds are not enough for Eastern and Central Europe to develop and that it will require external technology and financial contributions. He said Eastern Europe welcome China’s participation as part of the new economic order.
Orban unveiled a plan to modernize a railway linking Budapest with the Serbian capital of Belgrade, using China’s high-speed train technology. He said the project will begin soon.Premier Li said China is ready to offer cooperation to help countries in the region promote industrialization and build infrastructure.
Orban unveiled a plan to modernize a railway linking Budapest with the Serbian capital of Belgrade, using China’s high-speed train technology. He said the project will begin soon.Premier Li said China is ready to offer cooperation to help countries in the region promote industrialization and build infrastructure.
Analysts say that struggling Eastern European nations are eager to draw investment from China, showing interest in Beijing’s “One Belt, One Road” initiative to establish a wide trans-Eurasian economic zone.
Pak PM Abbasi visit Saudi Arabia
Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia discussed bilateral relations as well as the regional and international issues of mutual interest in a meeting here on Monday during the former’s one-day visit to the Kingdom.
During his meeting with the King, the two dignitaries reviewed the entire spectrum of their bilateral relations in addition to regional and international issues.
They also discussed ways and means to further enhance their bilateral relations in diverse fields.
Abbasi was accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, and Director-General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt Gen Naveed Mukhtar.
During the visit, the premier held meetings with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and the Crown Prince His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.
The Saudi King also hosted a luncheon in honour of Abbasi and his delegation.
The Prime Minister lauded the efforts of the Saudi leadership in bringing peace and stability in the region and assured the Saudi King of Pakistan’s full support in this regard.
The Saudi King praised the excellent relations that exist between the two sides and efforts of Pakistan in rooting out the menace of terrorism and extremism from its soil.
During his meeting with the Crown Prince, the Prime Minister praised his vision for launching the national economic transformation plan ‘Vision 2030’ and offered Pakistan’s technical and human resource assistance in achieving it.
Abbasi also appreciated the efforts and dedication of the Crown Prince in launching a unified platform of Muslim countries — in the form of Islamic Military Alliance to Combat Terrorism (IMCTC) — for countering the menaces of extremism and terrorism that were distorting the real essence of Islam.
The Crown Prince — while appreciating the efforts of Pakistan in fighting terrorism and its active participation in IMCTC — said Saudi Arabia and other countries of the coalition looked forward to learning from Pakistan’s experience in this field.
He underscored the fact that there was a great potential for further strengthening of our bilateral relations, especially in the fields of economy, trade, investment, and defence.
Earlier upon arrival in Saudi Arabia, the Prime Minister was received at King Salman Airbase by Prince Faisal Bin Bandar Al Saud — the Governor of Riyadh province.
This was Abbasi’s second visit to Saudi Arabia. Prior to this, he had visited the Kingdom soon after assuming office.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy close and fraternal relations.
The traditionally warm bilateral relations are based on mutual trust and common aspirations of the people of the two countries.
In 1951, the two countries had signed a ‘Treaty of Friendship’, which lays the foundation of our bilateral relations.
Abbasi later left for Pakistan at the conclusion of his visit.
Earlier, the prime minister and General Bajwa attended the IMCTC conference, where the Alliance’s military commander General (retd) Raheel Shareef addressed the attendees
Speaking to the defence ministers at the IMCTC, General (retd) Shareef emphasised on the multilateral counter-terrorism efforts. He said while all individual states were making efforts against the menace of terrorism, the required level of synergy and resources were lacking, said a press release issued here.
The former Army chief noted that the IMCTC would support its partners mainly through intelligence sharing and capacity building, underlining how the Muslim world was the biggest sufferer of the menace of terrorism.
“Fight against the faceless enemy with extremist ideology is complex and challenging, requiring collaboration. Pakistan has turned the tide and has had defeated the menace,” he stated further, as officials from 40 Muslim countries gathered Sunday in the first meeting of an Islamic counter-terrorism alliance.
During last six years alone, General (retd) Shareef said, more than 70 percent of all deaths attributed to terrorism had occurred in Muslim countries.
Saudi Arabia, in response, vowed that the new Islamic alliance “will wipe terrorists from [the] earth”.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman — who is also the Saudi defence minister — vowed to “pursue terrorists until they are wiped from the face of the earth”.
“In past years, terrorism has been functioning in all of our countries… with no coordination” among national authorities, he said in his keynote address to the gathering.
“This ends today, with this alliance.”
‘Pan-Islamic unified front’
The summit is the first meeting of defence ministers and other senior officials from the IMCTC, which comprises 41 countries and identifies as a “pan-Islamic unified front” against violent extremism.
The alliance was announced back in 2015 under the auspices of Prince Mohammed, whose rapid ascent since his appointment as the heir to the throne in June has shaken the political scene across the region.
Sunday’s meeting comes as several military coalitions — including key Saudi Arabia’s the ally the United States — battle to push Daesh from its last remaining bastions in Iraq and Syria.
The alliance excludes Iran, as well as Syria and Iraq, whose leaders have close ties to Tehran. Geo News
8th edition of Global Entrepreneurship Summit
Ivanka Trump, the daughter and adviser of U.S. President Donald Trump, has arrived in India for the annual global entrepreneurship summit, foreign ministry officials said Tuesday. The summit scheduled to held in the southern city of Hyderabad Tuesday is being co-hosted by India and the United States.
Ivanka accompanied by several top administration officials reached India late Monday night. Ivanka is expected to visit the old city as well as the Charminar, the iconic symbol of Hyderabad city.
The three-day summit, which is being held for the first time in South Asia, to be inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the 8th edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in Hyderabad today. It is a pre-eminent gathering of entrepreneurs, investors, and supporters from around the world. The three-day event hosted by India and the United States is being held for the first time in South Asia.
The theme of this year’s summit is “Women First, Prosperity for All” and will include 1,200 young entrepreneurs, mostly women.
“It is a pre-eminent gathering of entrepreneurs, investors, and supporters from around the world,” officials said. “Ivanka Trump leading the U.S. contingent will be addressing the inaugural session and take part in two plenary sessions about women empowerment.”
GEM summit theme demonstrates the commitment of the United States and Indian governments to the principle that when women are economically empowered, their communities and countries thrive. Women entrepreneurs help drive innovation and job creation, as well as address the world’s greatest and most critical challenges.
US President’s Advisor, Ivanka Trump will lead the US contingent. US Ambassador in India, Kenneth Juster informed that Ms Trump will be addressing the inaugural session and take part in two plenary sessions about women empowerment.
Niti Ayog CEO Amitabh Kant informed media in Hyderabad that for the first time women delegates are in majority representing 52.5 percent of 10 countries including Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia and Israel being represented by all-women delegations.
He said for India, the summit holds a special place as the country is focused more intensely than ever before to give entrepreneurs the opportunities and ecosystem to help them thrive.
Mr Kant said the Summit will highlight the enabling environment for innovation and entrepreneurship – including actions by the government to increase the ease of doing business, eliminating unnecessary regulations and supporting start-ups.
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Saath7 Cricket Mahotsav receives overwhelming response in the Selection Round
Udaipur, 28th November 2017: The Lucky Draw for selecting the playing teams at Saath7 Cricket Mahotsav was held few days back at 298 locations across the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh & Gujarat wherein 16 teams were selected at each of the locations from an over whelming number of team registrations received. More than 14,000 registrations were received from all the 3-states which included men, women, mason, differently abled etc .
Out of the 16 teams in each tehsil of Rajasthan, 2 teams consisting of last year’s tehsil level winner and one team of masons associated with Wonder Cement’s “Saathi” program were entitled for a direct entry. In Madhya Pradesh and Gujrat, one team of masons was entitled for a direct entry. Rest of the teams were selected through lucky draw.
The Tehsil level matches will be held on 2nd and 3rd December 2017.The winning teams from each tehsil will play at their District Headquarters for selecting one team to represent their district. 51 district teams shall meet at 8 Zones across Rajasthan, Gujarat and MP. The finale of the Cricket Mahotsav between the final eight is scheduled to hold on 24th December 2017 in Udaipur , Rajasthan.
About Wonder Cements Saath7 Cricket Mahotsav :
Wonder Cement Saath7 Cricket Mahotsav 2017 is world’s largest Consumer Engagement Campaign involving cricket, where 48000 people will participate across the 3 mega states of India viz. Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh & Gujarat.
It is a high energy 7 players 7 overs tournament which provides a ground for the people of remote areas of our states to up come on the field, show their talents and make their cricket dreams a reality. Giving it a twist, if a team has a girl member it gets 7 runs as bonus for every match, a feature added for encouraging the aspiring women to come up on the field with dignity and play alongside men. With a total cash prize of Rs 40 lakhs to be awarded to the winning teams across the entire tournament from tehsil level to the finals, the champions of the tournament will be awarded 3.5 lakh cash prize. Legendary cricketer Shree Kapil Dev inaugurated the event on the 1st November at our National Capital Delhi and announced that the best player of the tournament will get Rs 1 Lakh bounty directly from him in recognition.
The Scale and the Spirit of Wonder Cement Saath7 Cricket Mahotsav 2017 is directed at encouraging the local talent, promoting women emancipation, bringing unity across all strata of society, and generating local employment. It is eagerly awaited by people to interact, play and enjoy the fun and amusement it brings along.
Prince Harry to marry America actress Meghan Markle
Prince Harry will tie the knot with his American actress girlfriend Meghan Markle, Clarence House confirmed on Monday.
According to a Clarence House statement, the wedding will take place in Spring 2018 and further details about the wedding day would be announced in due course.
The statement further added that the couple were engaged in London earlier this month and Prince Harry has informed The Queen and other close members of his family. The prince also sought and received the blessing of Meghan Markle’s parents.
The couple will reside in Nottingham Cottage at Kensington Palace.
CII Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility:
“Shared Value Creation: India Inc contributing to Development”
6th Dec 2017, India Habitat Center, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
I am pleased to inform that Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is organizing a Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility 2017 with the theme, “Shared Value Creation: India Inc contributing to Development” on, Wednesday 6thDec 2017 at India Habitat Center, Lodhi Road.
It is imperative that Business and community are interdependent and the integrity of this relationship is managed through mutually understanding, shared responsibility & ethical behavior considering “Corporate Social Responsibility” as a driver for social change. CSR is about also businesses having a positive impact. The environment, the community, customers, employees and investors are all stakeholders in this process. How a company approaches CSR is normally dependent upon the investment it is willing to make in specific initiatives.
The 7th Edition of CII CSR Conference 2017 circumscribes around following key aspects:
1. Key challenges in CSR.
2. Power of technology for mobilization and awareness.
3. Developing SMART Villages.
4. Creating a socially responsible young India.
We expect participation from Industry, Policy makers and Civil Society Organizations.
I am writing to cordially invite you to join this conference and also deputing few concern officers from your organization. Please send your nomination in attached reply form.
I look forward to your kind confirmation
Regards,
With best regards,
Karunesh Rai
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