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BJP to conduct 'Mera Parivaar BJP Parivaar' campaign from Feb 12
BJP spokesperson Anil Baluni on Thursday informed that the party is going to begin a nationwide campaign "Mera Parivaar BJP Parivaar" from February 12 onwards.During the course of the campaign which will continue till March 2, the party flag will be put at the residence of 5 crore people.The announcement was made by BJP national president Amit Shah.
There have been conflicts between Cong-JD(S) since beginning: Muralidhar Rao
BJP General Secretary Muralidhar Rao on Thursday hit out at the Congress-JD(S) alliance claiming that there were problems in the same since the very beginning.Rao told ANI, "There have been conflicts between Congress and its alliance in Karnataka since the beginning. People of Karnataka are aware of all the incidents that have occurred."Intensifying his attack at the state government, Rao alleged that the current government is an opportunist and will not work in the longer run."BJP who won 104 seats is sitting in the opposition. We have always said that this government has been formed on the basis of opportunity and this will not work for long," he added.Hitting out at the government for blaming BJP, Rao stated, "Our responsibility as the opposition is to tell the government about its weaknesses. They cannot run this government and in future also they will not be able to do so. We are not responsible for making their government. Blames put on us are baseless."Congress members on ...
India caucus played sterling role in boosting Indo-US ties: Amb Shringla
The powerful Congressional India caucus, both in the House and the Senate, has played a sterling role in strengthening and deepening of bilateral relationship between the two largest democracies of the world, the Indian Ambassador to the US, Harsh V Shringla, has said. Addressing a gathering of top US lawmakers at a reception co-hosted in his honour by the co-Chairs of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans, Shringla said India has counted every step of the way. A record number of 60 members of the US House of Representatives and Senators attended the reception held at the US Capitol on Thursday evening. Prominent among them were Senators John Cornyn and Mark Warner, who are co-chairs of the Senate India Caucus; Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard among others. Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, were also present at the event. Praising the "understanding" of US lawmakers to steer the countries "ever closer together", the Indian ..
Priyanka Gandhi, Jyotiraditya Scindia to visit Lucknow on Feb 11
Congress General Secretary for Uttar Pradesh (UP)-East Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and General Secretary for UP-West Jyotiraditya Scindia will visit Lucknow on February 11 along with Congress President Rahul Gandhi.The tour is expected to last for four days. This will be Priyanka's first visit after being appointed as the general secretary.As per information, the leaders are expected to carry out a 12-kilometre long road show. Senior Congress leader KC Venugopal, on Thursday, informed that after the road show the leaders are expected to interact with the party workers at the Congress office in the city.During a meeting here on Thursday, she had said that she will eradicate divisive politics in the state and will work towards uniting people. Moreover, Priyanka also assured people that she would leave no stone unturned to ensure that the party benefits in the state.
Priyanka Gandhi, Jyotiraditya Scindia to visit Lucknow on Feb 11
The tour is expected to last for four days. This will be Priyanka's first visit after being appointed as the general secretary
Democrats, Republicans clash over release of Trump's tax returns
US House Democrats and Republicans on Thursday clashed with each other over a bid to release President Donald Trump's tax returns.
MIssion UP: Priyanka to hit Lucknow roads with Scindia, Rahul on Feb 11
Congress General Secretary for Uttar Pradesh (UP)-East Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and General Secretary for UP-West Jyotiraditya Scindia will visit Lucknow on February 11 along with Congress President Rahul Gandhi.The tour is expected to last for four days. This will be Priyanka's first visit after being appointed as the general secretary.As per information, the leaders are expected to carry out a 12-kilometre long road show. Senior Congress leader KC Venugopal, on Thursday, informed that after the road show the leaders are expected to interact with the party workers at the Congress office in the city.According to officials, the party office in the state has been revamped and preparations are on in full swing to welcome the newly-appointed general secretaries. Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) is preparing to give Priyanka a grand welcome who will be on her first visit to the state and the UPCC headquarters after her appointment as general secretary.Several rooms of ...
Karnataka CM removes dissenting Cong MLA Umesh Jadhav hours ahead of budget
Hours ahead of the state budget, Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Friday made a last-minute announcement where he removed dissenting Congress MLA Dr Umesh Jadhav from the post of the chairman of the Warehouse Corporation.Pratap Gowda Patil will be replacing Jadhav.Meanwhile, Basanagouda Daddal, Congress MLA from Raichur has been appointed as the chairman of Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Board.Making Karnataka's fluid political situation more slippery, seven MLAs of Congress and three of BJP on Thursday abstained from the Assembly's Budget Session, fuelling speculation of defection.To tame the tide, Congress has called its legislature party (CLP) meeting on Friday. According to sources, the CLP meeting has been called by Siddaramaiah at 9 am in the Vidhan Sabha."Three of BJP MLAs too abstained from the Session on Thursday," said sources, which has prompted the BJP to initiate the exercise to keep its flock of MLAs intact. Sources did not disclose the name of ..
Venezuelan Foreign Ministry under cyber attacks
The Venezuelan embassy in Moscow on Thursday reported that the websites of Venezuelan Foreign Ministry in various countries across the globe were under threat of cyber attacks.According to Sputnik, the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry has closed the operations of its websites everywhere until proper security measures are restored."The hacker attack and the interference in the operation of the websites is an international cybercrime aimed at continuing attacks on Venezuela," the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry was quoted as saying.The website of the Venezuelan embassy in Russia went offline on Thursday, after the websites of the Venezuelan embassies in Argentina, Belgium, Chile, Mexico, the United Kingdom and a number of other states got disconnected too.Following the cyber attack on the websites of the Venezuelan embassy in Argentina and Mexico, a statement supporting Venezuela's self-proclaimed interim president and Opposition leader Juan Guaido was published in the two Latin ...
Maduro blocks aid to crisis-stricken nation
The government of embattled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has blocked a bridge on the Colombia-Venezuela border amid rising tensions over opposition plans to bring humanitarian aid into the country.
Italy-France relationship 'not debatable': Conte after France recalls ambassador
The long-standing ties between Italy and France is not debatable, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Thursday in response to news that France has recalled its ambassador from Rome for consultations.
No talks between Trump and China's Xi before trade deadline
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he did not plan to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping before a March 1 deadline set by the two countries to achieve a trade deal.
Trump rules out meeting with Xi before China trade dialogue deadline
US President Donald Trump on Thursday ruled out meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, before the theoretical deadline for concluding trade negotiations between the US and China.
Karnataka: Cong holds torch light protest against BJP for not letting assembly function
Congress members on Thursday staged a torchlight protest against BJP, for not letting Karnataka Assembly function.Making Karnataka's fluid political situation more slippery, seven MLAs of Congress and three of BJP on Thursday abstained from the Assembly's Budget Session, fuelling speculation of defection.To tame the tide, Congress has called its legislature party (CLP) meeting on Friday. According to sources, the CLP meeting has been called by Siddaramaiah at 9 am in the Vidhan Sabha."Three of BJP MLAs too abstained from the Session on Thursday," said sources, which has prompted the BJP to initiate the exercise to keep its flock of MLAs intact. Sources did not disclose the name of these three MLAs.In the 224-member Assembly, Janata Dal-Secular (JDS) has 37 MLAs, while Congress has 80 members. Ever since the Congress-JDS jointly formed the government in Karnataka in May last year, there have been murmurs of resentment among them.Before the start of the session, Congress had issued a ...
EC proposes to institute annual lecture in memory of 1st CEC
Election Commission on Thursday proposed to institute annual lecture in memory of late Sukumar Sen, who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India.Speaking at an event here, Chief election Commissioner Sunil Arora said: "It would be Commission's endeavour to involve a wide cross-section of civil society including political parties, media, constitutionalists, legal luminaries, academia etc. This lecture would be delivered by an eminent person from the democratic world, whose contribution for the spread and furtherance of democratic values and ideals is widely known and recognised."Sukumar Sen was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India from 21.3.1950 to 19.12.1958.
5 dead in stampede at political rally in Nigeria
A stampede on Thursday among thousands of supporters at the political rally for Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari's re-election killed five people and injured others in the east state of Taraba.
Khashoggi killing 'planned and perpetrated by Saudi Arabia': UN
The United Nation's (UN) special rapporteur on extrajudicial killings, Agnes Callamard, leading the investigations into deceased scribe Jamal Khashoggi's death, on Thursday confirmed that evidence showed the latter to be victim of "a brutal and premeditated killing, planned and perpetrated by officials of the state of Saudi Arabia".Al Jazeera reported that Callamard had heard recordings of Khashoggi's last moments. The tapes, which are in Turkey's possession, have been previously shared with USA's Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) Director Gina Haspel and countries like the UK, France, Germany amongst others."Woefully inadequate time and access were granted to Turkish investigators to conduct a professional and effective crime-scene examination and search required by international standards for investigation," Callamard said.A statement issued by the UN on the gruesome killing of the former Washington Post columnist revealed that Saudi Arabia "seriously undermined" Turkey's efforts .
India, Russia discuss cooperation through Parliamentary Friendship groups
A delegation from the Federal Council of Russia met with members of Rajya Sabha on Thursday and discussed the whole range of Russian-Indian bilateral cooperation with a special focus on the development of relations through India-Russia Parliamentary Friendship groups. During the meeting, both the countries discussed various issues of mutual interest, comprising of inter-regional cooperation between Russia and India including in economic sphere, youth entrepreneurship, educational and cultural exchanges, boosting inter-parliamentary contacts, not only on a bilateral level, but also on a multilateral one, as well as developing forums such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and BRICS.The two sides also stressed on the necessity of early signing of the agreement on mutual recognition of diplomas between Russia and India.In addition to this, both India and Russia have agreed to develop direct trade relations to achieve a turnover of up to 30 billion dollars.To commemorate the ..
US urges Nigeria to hold vote free of 'intimidation'
The United States has called on all sides in Nigeria including the military to ensure that next week's election is "free from outside pressure and intimidation." Amid mounting tensions over potential violence and vote-rigging, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Thursday said the February 16 vote offered "an opportunity for Nigeria to solidify its place as a democratic leader in Africa." "The United States government supports a free, fair, transparent and peaceful election that reflects the will of the Nigerian people," Pompeo said in a statement. "Nigerian security services must provide a safe and secure environment for the Nigerian people to exercise their rights. Those who interfere in the electoral process or incite violence must be held to account," he said. Fraud accusations and violence have marred elections since civilian rule was restored in 1999 in Africa's most populous country, although observers say the last vote in 2015 that elected President Muhammadu Buhari were generally ..
Senate panel approves Trump's AG nominee William Barr
A US Senate panel voted on party lines on Thursday to advance President Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, William Barr.