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Ahead of Mueller report, Trump lashes 'greatest political hoax'
US President Donald Trump on Thursday complained of the "greatest political hoax of all time" hours before the special counsel's report on Russian meddling in the 2016 election was due to be made public. "The Greatest Political Hoax of all time! Crimes were committed by Crooked, Dirty Cops and DNC/The Democrats," the president tweeted. "Crooked" is Trump's nickname for election rival Hillary Clinton while he uses the phrase "dirty cops" to smear the members of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team who conducted the probe. The details of the redacted 400-page report -- which is expected to go to Congress mid-morning before being made publicly available -- could determine whether Democrats pursue impeachment of the president.
CPI refuses to withdraw parts of speech which DD claimed violated model code
The CPI has refused to withdraw parts of a speech of the party for election campaign which Doordarshan claimed was violative of the Model Code of Conduct, its MP Binoy Viswam said. The Prasar Bharati, in a statement, said the vetting team of Doordarshan observed a paragraph of speech of the CPI that was to be broadcast on the channel. The Prasar Bharati asked the CPI to remove parts of the speech which it claimed were "violative of the MCC, which prohibits criticism of other parties or their workers based on unverified allegations or distortion". The speech hits out at the "racial supremacy preached by the RSS". Viswam said that the party would not withdraw it as there is nothing wrong in using the word "RSS" in the speech.
Advocate wants sedition FIR lodged against Rahul
An advocate on Thursday moved a Delhi court seeking to lodge an FIR on sedition charges against Congress President Rahul Gandhi for making an objectionable speech against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Polls: B'lore techie votes immediately after wife give birth to child
The early morning birth of his second child and immediate medical concerns of his family did not deter Sandeep Mishra, a Bangalore-based techie, from casting his vote for the Lok Sabha polls in the state on Thursday. Mishra (37), whose wife gave birth to their second son at about 5:45 am at a private hospital, rushed to his polling booth in Horamavu road (Bangalore North constituency) as soon as it opened at 7 am. "I had ensured that I carry my voter ID card when I rushed to the hospital with my wife and family at about 3 am after she developed labour pain. "I quickly drove to my polling centre, about 3 km from the hospital, as soon as saw my newborn son," Mishra said. The software professional said he was among the first voters at the booth and he cast his vote at about 7:15 am. "It is my responsibility to ensure that I vote and also look after my family and hence by voting early I will now be able to take care of the new member in the family and my wife easily," Mishra said. He ...
India Men Show announced to accelerate men's lifestyle in India
The inaugural edition of "India Men Show", a luxury evening dedicated to celebrating men's lifestyle choices is slated to take place on April 18, 2019, at the Metropolitan Hotel, New Delhi. The evening encompasses a panel discussion on changing trends in men's lifestyle industry, 'Man of Substance' awards to honour select iconic men from different walks of life and a curated fashion presentation by menswear labels."India Men Show" evolves from the fact that men are becoming increasingly style savvy and are making informed lifestyle choices more than ever before. Be it fashion, fitness, grooming, machines, travel, technology or personal space, they are investing smartly in factors that determine their way of life. The event finds its purpose in encouraging modern men to become significantly aware of their lifestyle decisions and their impact on society."Our objective is to become an enabler in the men-specific industry where relevant participating brands meet with influential men and ..
UAE gifts 18 big cats to zoo in Pak
the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has gifted 18 big cats, including four white tigers, six Bengal tigers and eight African lions to the zoo in Lahore. The big cats gifted by UAE Prime Minister and Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum reached Islamabad on Wednesday and will be shifted to the Lahore Safari Zoo on April 22, the Express Tribune reported. Wild life authorities said that the lions and tigers would join the existing big cats currently housed at the zoo. They also plan to pair the lions and tigers with those currently at the zoo. The wild animals reached the country on a special jet. Interestingly, the zoo's management had decided to auction surplus lion and tiger cubs owing to a lack of space in February, the daily said. At the time, 30 different types of tigers and lions, including their cubs, were present in the Lahore Safari Zoo.
France to hold daylong tribute to Notre Dame fire fighters
It's a day of tribute to the Paris fire fighters who saved Notre Dame Cathedral from collapse and rescued its treasures from encroaching flames. French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting them for a special gathering on Thursday. Later, Paris City Hall will hold a ceremony in the fire fighters' honour, with a concert, two giant banners and readings from Victor Hugo's "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." More than 400 fire fighters took part in the nine-hour battle to save the 12th-century Notre Dame on Monday. Among those being honoured Thursday is Paris fire brigade chaplain Jean-Marc Fournier, who helped salvage the crown of thorns believed to have been worn by Jesus. Investigators so far believe the fire was accidental, and are questioning both cathedral staff and workers who were carrying out renovations when the fire broke out.
Man with gas cans arrested after entering NY cathedral
A man carrying a pair of full two-gallon cans of gasoline was arrested after entering St. Patricks Cathedral in New York, the police said.
Sandra Oh, Taylor Swift among Time's 100 most influential people
Time released its 2019 list of the 100 most influential people in the world on Wednesday.Singer Taylor Swift and actor Sandra Oh have been named as two of Time's 100 most influential people of this year and appear on the publication's covers.Apart from Taylor and Sandra, Chrissy Teigen, Ariana Grande, Emilia Clarke, Lady Gaga, Brie Larson, Dwayne Johnson, Regina King, and BTS were just a few of the superstars to make the popular list, reported E! News.Mahershala Ali, Yalitza Aparicio, Glenn Close, Chip Gaines, Joanna Gaines, Spike Lee, Rami Malek, Ryan Murphy, Khalid, Gayle King, Richard Madden, and Hasan Minhaj also received the special recognition.The coveted list didn't just comprise of the celebrities but also included figures from the political world including Michelle Obama, Nancy Pelosi, and Donald Trump.A few athletes also made it to the list including LeBron James, Alex Morgan, and Tiger Woods to name a few.In addition, executives like Disney's Bob Iger and Facebook's Mark ...
UP CM Yogi Adithyanath visits Dalit family in Ayodhya
The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday visited a Dalit family and had lunch at their home in Ayodhya, amid 72-hour ban on campaigning imposed on him by the Election Commission of India.Adityanath also met Nazia, a triple talaq victim, along with his sister, at his official residence in the morning. He assured them of all the possible assistance from his side.Nazia, who hails from Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district said, "I was beaten up and thrown out of my house by my husband and in-laws. Besides, my husband also married another woman. I came here to seek help from the chief minister.""They also threatened that if I stay in my husband's place, they'll both burn me and my daughter alive. That's why, I have gone to my own house," she added.The EC had, on Monday, barred Adityanath from campaigning for 72-hours for violating the model code of conduct (MCC).The Lok Sabha elections are being held from April 11 and will go on till ...
'The Rock' in Time's 100 most Influential people
It's Dwayne Johnson's 'time' as he features on the cover of the 'Time' magazine's cover as one of 'The 100 Most Influential People'.The actor shared the news through his Instagram handle in a detailed post. While expressing that he is honoured and grateful to the magazine, he wrote, "I'm boundlessly humbled and honored to grace the cover of @TIME. I've been quite the lucky man over the decades to have such a successful career, but it's only due to the deep connection I have with the fans, the audience - the people."He further added, "To have success at something is one thing, but to have a global positive influence on people's lives is the greatest (and most powerful) strength one could ever have. Thank you TIME Magazine for this exceptional honor.""And most importantly, thank you to my one and only boss - the people - our connection will always remind me that it's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice. Cheers ~ DJ #TIME100 More in my bio," he concluded.The cover ..
Priyanka makes breathtaking bride on Vogue cover
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas looks beguiling in her breathtaking custom Ralph Lauren wedding gown on Vogue Netherlands' inaugural Love & Wedding Issue.
Sophie Turner used to think about suicide a lot
"Game of Thrones" star Sophie Turner has said she used to think about suicide a lot after being branded fat and a bad actress.
Falling in love with Ryan Gosling made Eva Mendes want kids
Eva Medes says falling in love with partner Ryan Gosling changed her perspective towards having kids. In an interview with Women's Health magazine, Mendes said she had no plans to experience motherhood before the couple started dating. "Ryan Gosling happened. I mean, falling in love with him. Then it made sense for me to have not kids, but his kids. It was very specific to him," Mendes said. The duo started dating after working on "The Place Beyond the Pines" in 2011. They now have two daughters, Esmeralda and Amada, who are four and two years old, respectively. Mendes said as parents they are just getting out of "survival mode" and lauded her "amazing support group" for helping them out with the kids. "Ryan's (mother), my (mother), Ryan's and my sisters. It's a village that helped u. My heart goes out to women who do this alone. I basically come from a single-parent household; although I love my dad, my mum mostly raised four of us on her own," she said. The star said opposed to her
Prashant Bhushan quits governing bodies of 3 NGOs
Advocate Prashant Bhushan has resigned from the governing bodies of NGOs Centre for Public Interest Litigation (CPIL), Common Cause and Swaraj Abhiyan.
Kailash Vijayvargiya says no to LS elections
Bharatiya Janata Party national General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya, who was considered a strong contender from the Indore parliamentary constituency in Madhya Pradesh, on Wednesday said he will not contest the Lok Sabha elections.
Priyanka Chopra makes for a stunning bride on Vogue cover
Priyanka Chopra Jonas' stunning Ralph Lauren gown has been the talk of the town ever since her Jaipur wedding in. The actor has now perfectly recreated the magic on the cover of Vogue magazine.The 'Quantico' star took to Instagram to post a picture of her as the cover girl for the magazine's wedding issue. "My fairytale, Thank you Vogue Netherlands for making me your first cover girl of the Love & Wedding issue," the caption read.In the picture, Priyanka can be seen wearing her white embroidered Ralph Lauren wedding gown, gazing through her beautiful veil.The actor tied the knot with Nick Jonas in two elaborate ceremonies at the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jaipur. On December 1, they exchanged vows as per Christian traditions and on December 2, they tied the knot as per Hindu wedding rituals.For the Christian wedding ceremony, the couple opted for stunning Ralph Lauren outfits, and for the Hindu wedding, Priyanka chose a red Sabyasachi lehenga coupled with diamond jewellery, while ...
Mother of Hyderabad woman stranded in Kuwait seeks Sushma Swaraj's help
The mother of a 23-year-old Hyderabad woman who was lured into a lucrative job offer in Kuwait and is now stranded in the Gulf country has urged External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj to rescue her daughter.Naseem Begum told ANI that her daughter, Mehraj Begum is stranded in Kuwait. She said Mehraj was offered job of a beautician but she was later employed as a house maid."An agent Razzak had approached my daughter Mehraj and offered her beautician's job in Kuwait. He said my daughter will get Rs 40,000 salary per month. Mehraj believed him and left for Kuwait on January 4, 2019. The agent had sent my daughter on a visit visa to Kuwait," Naseem Begum, said."After Mehraj reached there, she was employed as a house maid but not as a beautician by her employers in Kuwait. Later, they started torturing her. They are not even letting her speak to me," she said.Naseem further claimed that her daughter is not even getting paid."They do not even pay her salary. As my daughter is facing .
Nitish seeks 'Mazdoori' from people
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Tuesday asked people to give him his 'Mazdoori' (wages) in the form of voting for his party, the JD(U), for the service he has been rendering for 13 years. "I have taken care of each and every section of the society in the past 13 years and followed the path of growth with justice. My main motto is to serve the people. I have come here to seek votes on the basis of service rendered to you," Kumar told an election rally here. "Please give me my mazdoori for the services and development that I have done by voting and making Ajay Mandal victorious in the election," said Kumar who is also the JD(U) president. Mandal is the JD(U) candidate for Bhagalpur Lok Sabha seat that would go to polls on April 18. A 250 MW solar power plant would be set up at Pirpainty against the earlier plan of setting up of a thermal plant, Kumar said. Taking a swipe at erstwhile RJD dispensation in the state, the CM said that now there is no need to have lantern as
Filing of nominations for 10 Haryana LS seats starts
Filing of nominations for 10 Lok Sabha seats in Haryana started on Tuesday.
