Massive preparations underway to commemorate Yoga Day at UN

The headline event will be at the UN headquarters where Swaraj will be joined by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, President of the General Assembly Sam Kutesa, Indian spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and several other diplomats, India's Ambassador to the UN Asoke Mukerji told reporters.

Mukerji said 256 cities in 192 counties, including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia will be celebrating the first annual day of Yoga.

“It is estimated that two billion (people) will have participated by the end of June 21 in commemorating the yoga day," across the world with the only exception of conflict-ridden Yemen, Mukerji stated yesterday.

He said Swaraj will reach New York on Saturday and will preside over the two-hour commemoration next day at the world body to be attended by school children from India and the UN International School.

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Sushma shouldn't be pestered because she is a woman: Lalu

"Sushma Swaraj is a woman. She should not be pestered over the issue. Political parties should not pester her more," Prasad said when asked to comment on the issue.

The RJD chief was speaking to media persons after chairing a meeting of party leaders and workers to chalk out a strategy for the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls.

The External Affairs Minister is at the centre of a major row over helping Lalit Modi to obtain British travel documents but found strong support from the government and BJP which rejected opposition demands for her resignation over alleged "impropriety".

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Lalit Modi warns detractors of 'sensational disclosures'

Naming a number of senior UPA ministers, Modi in a series of tweets claimed his disclosures, which he termed as "bombshells", would implicate the "erstwhile PMO".

"Congress party should be watching this press conference. So should all who have jumped up and down in last few years," he said in a tweet.

"Lastly before I board another flight to another beautiful destination. This is war. So bring it on. I choose to lose a battle to win a war," a combative Modi, who is based in London, said in another tweet.

Apparently referring to Opposition's demand for Swaraj's resignation, he said "wrong people resignations are being asked. I can assure u now the storm is about to hit. Lots more resignations will be (sic)."

"Now finally it's my turn to get EVERYTHING OUT. THERE ARE MANY BOMBSHELLS. see for yourselves. Then judge," he said.   

He also asked the UK government to look out for his disclosures "As there is lots of Q u will have to answer to media I can assure u."

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Sushma Swaraj visit to Tanzania, South Africa postponed

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said on Friday, "On account of re-scheduling of 8th IBSA Trilateral Ministerial Commission (ITMC) meeting in South Africa to a later date, the External Affairs Minister has postponed her visit to Tanzania and South Africa."

"New dates will be worked out through diplomatic channels in consultation with concerned countries," he said.

Sushma Swaraj was set to meet her South African counterpart Maite Nkoana-Mashabane and Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira at the 8th India-Brazil-South Africa Trilateral Ministerial Commission (ITMC) on March 31.

In South Africa, she was also set to co-chair the India-South Africa joint commission. She was to visit Tanzania from March 28-29, being the first Indian foreign minister to visit the east African country since 2003.

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Sushma Swaraj to visit UAE next week

Sushma Swaraj will also interact with the Indian community during her visit, which is taking place at the invitation of her UAE counterpart, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

India enjoys close and multifaceted comprehensive partnership with UAE. The well-balanced bilateral trade amounted to USD 59 billion in 2013-14. UAE was our largest trading partner in 2012-13.

It is the 11th largest in terms of foreign direct investment in India. It contributes significantly to India's energy security and is the sixth largest supplier of crude oil to India, said an official release.

About 2.6 million strong and vibrant Indian community forms the largest expatriate group in the UAE. Their positive and well-appreciated contribution in the development of their host country has been an important anchor of our excellent bilateral engagement.

India has vital stakes in the security and stability of the Gulf region, which hosts over seven million Indians. This region is also the source of nearly two-third of India's crude oil requirements and is our largest trading partner, it said.

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