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Name minister interfering with CBI probe: Tejashwi
Bihar opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday demanded the name of the Union Minister who interfered in the CBI probe in the fodder scam case that landed his father and former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad in jail.
Chief of Russia's military intelligence agency dies
The head of the Russian military intelligence agency linked to a series of notorious operations abroad has died after a long illness, the defence ministry said on Thursday. Igor Korobov, 62, had headed the military's Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) since 2016 and was the target of US sanctions. He died on Wednesday from a "long and serious illness," the ministry said in a statement carried by Russian news agencies. "The dear memory of this great man, a faithful Russian son and a patriot of the Motherland... will remain forever in our hearts," the ministry said. His successor has yet to be announced. The West has accused the powerful agency of a number of attacks on foreign soil including the poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia with a nerve agent in Britain last March. Washington has said the GRU was directly involved in interfering in the 2016 US election through "cyber-enabled activities" and the Treasury Department included Korobov on a ...
PM Modi disappointed people: Actor Pawan Kalyan
Actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has disappointed the people, despite having a great mandate. "People have given a great mandate to Prime Minister Narendra Modi but he has disappointed them," said Kalyan.Kalyan, who has formed Jana Sena, has also decided to maintain equal distance from the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). "When the BJP came to power, they repeated the mistakes committed during the Congress regime and thus hurt the people," he said.He also stated, "Northern Indian political elites try to understand southern India through representatives, which is not a holistic knowledge. North Indian political elite should have a deeper understanding of southern India."'Tammudu' star had recently announced to quit acting due to some personal reasons. "Currently we have identified the issue. We have identified the corruption, an individual or a political party. I'm just trying to correct the system. So I came out and .
Decision to challenge dissolution rests with PDP: Omar
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that it was for the PDP to challenge the Governor's decision to dissolve the state Assembly.
Pentagon to reorganise US, S.Korea military drill
US Defence Secretary James Mattis has said that the joint military exercises between Washington and Seoul scheduled for early next year would be reorganised.
Food adulterers in Maharashtra will face life sentence
Maharashtra government Thursday said it would make food adulteration a non-bailable offence and provide for life-term to the offenders. Food and Civil Supplies Minister Girish Bapat informed the Legislative Council that the government would amend the existing law, to provide for life imprisonment to offenders. Bapat said amendments to the Prevention of Food Adulteration (Maharashtra Amendment) Act will be tabled in the House before the ongoing winter session of state legislature ends. Responding to a calling-attention notice by Congress MLA Bhai Jagtap, the minister said the government was aware of the consequences of food adulteration and is committed to stop the malpractice. Jagtap said milk processing companies collect milk from farmers but the liquid turns "poisonous" by the time it reaches consumers. "Substances like detergent powder, urea, skimmed milk powder, caustic soda, glucose, refined oil, salt and starch are mixed in milk to preserve it, thereby endangering .
Prove allegation or apologise: Omar to Ram Madhav
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday rejected BJP leader Ram Madhav's charge that the coming together of his National Conference, PDP and Congress to form a government was at the behest of Pakistan and challenged him to show proof or apologise.
Grand alliance in J&K was opportunistic: Governor
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Thursday defended his decision to dissolve the state Assembly saying the grand alliance of PDP, National Conference and Congress was an "opportunistic" one.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince meets French PM
Paris, Nov 22 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe and a group of businessmen as part of his visit to Paris.
Cabinet was briefed on J&K situation
The Union Cabinet Thursday was briefed about the situation in Jammu and Kashmir where the Governor has dissolved the state assembly, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said here. Addressing the media after the Cabinet meeting here, Jaitley said, "Though Jammu and Kashmir was not on the agenda of the Cabinet meeting, members of the Cabinet were briefed about the situation." The governor abruptly dissolved the state assembly Wednesday night, hours after the PDP staked claim to form a government with the backing of rival NC and the Congress. This was followed by another bid from the two-member People's Conference which claimed the support of the BJP and 18 legislators from other parties.
Orissa: Baishnab Parida passes away
Baishnab Parida, a former Member of Parliament (MP) and eminent Odiya writer, passed away at a private hospital here on Thursday. He was 77 and was suffering from cancer.Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik condoled the death of Parida and conveyed his deep sympathy to the bereaved family.Parida served as the Rajya Sabha MP from 2010 to 2016.Born on February 15, 1941, in Odisha, Parida did his graduation from Bangabasi College, Kolkata and Masters in Arts in Political Science from the University of Calcutta. Later, he went to Russia and completed his M Phil from Moscow University.He began his political career with the Communist Party of India in 1961 but quit the left party in 1963. He later held different positions in various political parties including Congress and Samajwadi Party. In 2008, he joined the Biju Janata Dal.Parida was also a formidable figure of Odiya literature, authored as many as five books including 'Caste System in India' and 'Political Economy.
Omar Abdullah challenges Madhav to prove Pak's hand behind alliance
Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah objected to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) General Secretary, Ram Madhav suggesting that Abdullah's National Conference (NC) had tied up with arch-rival Mehbooba Mufti-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to form a government on "instructions from across the border"."No, misplaced attempts at humour won't work. You HAVE claimed my party has been acting at the behest of Pakistan. I dare you to prove it! Place the evidence of your allegation of NC boycott of ULB polls at Pak behest in public domain. It's an open challenge to you & your Govt.," Omar Abdullah tweeted.In an exclusive interview with ANI on Thursday, Madhav had said, "The PDP and NC boycotted local body polls last month because they had instructions from across the border. Probably they had fresh instructions from across the border to come together and form government."On Wednesday, arch rivals PDP, NC along with Congress confirmed that they stitched up an alliance to .
India is opportunity for Australia for next 20 yrs: Scott Morrison
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday said that India was the world's "fastest-growing major economy" and offers "more opportunity for Australian business for over next 20" years."India is the world's fastest-growing major economy and offers more opportunity for Australian business over the next 20 years than any other single market," Prime Minister Morrison said.Referring to a report titled "India Economic Strategy," Morrison said, "It is a blueprint that transforms Australia's economic engagement with India. This report provides a roadmap for our economic future with India."The report, released in July 2018 by the Government of Australia, recommends practical measures to cement India as its top economic partner. The report recognizes India as one of its key international trading partners."Our work will focus on greater economic engagement, targeting 10 Indian states, and ten key sectors while providing practical support for Australian businesses entering or expanding .
J-K assembly dissolution: BJP to hold internal brainstorming meeting
A day after Governor Satyapal Malik dissolved the Jammu and Kashmir assembly, the state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) decided to hold an internal brainstorming meeting on Thursday to discuss the future course of action.The party's state unit is in favour of holding assembly polls and Lok Sabha elections simultaneously in 2019. Party's state unit president Ravinder Raina told ANI, "The BJP has called for an important meeting with all its MLAs today and we will decide the future course of action. We wish that the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir should be conducted along with Parliament elections."BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta hit out at political parties which have decided to join hands to stake claim to form a government. According to him, these parties perhaps have decided to come together at the behest of Pakistan. These parties might have got instructions to "do so from across the border", said Gupta.Until the Governor's rule was imposed in the ...
China evaluating impact from U.S. proposal to boost tech export control
BEIJING (Reuters) - China is evaluating the potential impact from a U.S. proposal to increase control over technology exports, and will take the necessary steps to uphold Chinese firms' legitimate interests, a spokesman at the commerce ministry said on Thursday.
Dissolved assembly in J-K's interest: Governor
A day after dissolving the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Governor Satya Pal Malik Thursday said he acted in the state's interest and according to its constitution. A lot of horse trading was happening, Malik said, adding that he would not allow a government by defections. "I acted according to the constitution of Jammu and Kashmir and dissolved the state assembly in the state's interest," he told reporters. The governor said he wanted polls to take place in the state and an elected government to function. Wednesday was Eid, he said when asked about the fax not working in the Raj Bhavan, resulting in his office not receiving the PDP's letter staking claim to form government as well as the NC's letter of support. Both NC's Omar Abullah and PDP's Mehbooba Mufti should know that offices are closed that day, he said. The governor abruptly dissolved the state assembly Wednesday night, hours after the PDP staked claim to form a government with the backing of rival NC and the Congress. This was
Telangana polls: Congress moves EC over pink ballots
The Congress on Thursday approached the Election Commission (EC) seeking withdrawal of pink ballot papers pasted on EVMs for the Telangana Assembly polls contending that the colour was associated with the ruling TRS and voters may get influenced.
Indian-American businessman to host Thanksgiving party for Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Indian-American businessman Shalabh "Shalli" Kumar will host a Hollywood Thanksgiving dinner for Bollywood director Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
NC backed PDP to save J-K from uncertainty: Omar Abdullah
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that his party backed rival PDP in staking claim to form a government in Jammu and Kashmir to save the state from its "current mess" and uncertainty. Addressing a press conference a day after Governor Satya Pal Malik dissolved the assembly, Abdullah demanded an investigation into his claim that there was horse-trading and the use of money in the attempts towards government formation in the state. The NC leader also dared BJP general secretary Ram Madhav to prove his allegation that the alliance with the PDP was formed at Pakistan's behest. "You cannot undermine the sacrifices made by National Conference workers in protecting the sovereignty of this country. He must apologise," Abdullah said. The governor's surprise move came hours after the PDP staked claim to form a government with the backing of rival NC and the Congress. This was followed by another bid from the two-member People's Conference which claimed the support of the
Farmers back in Mumbai to demand land rights, loan waivers
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of farmers from Maharashtra marched to the state capital Mumbai on Thursday to demand loan waivers and the transfer of forest lands to villagers who have farmed there for decades.