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Trump says Pence will be his 2020 running mate
President Donald Trump says Vice President Mike Pence will be his running mate in 2020, impromptu confirmation that could give sign makers a head start on printing political signs for the next presidential election. In the middle of a news conference at the White House on Wednesday, the Republican president was unexpectedly asked if Pence would be on the ticket. Trump said he hadn't asked Pence yet but then turned to the vice president and said: "Mike, will you be my running mate? Will you?" Pence acknowledged that he would.
EU calls Kosovo to revoke import tax on Serbia, Bosnia goods
LONDON (Reuters) - The European Union called on Kosovo on Wednesday to revoke its decision to impose an import tax on goods coming from Serbia and Bosnia, a move that is likely to further sour relations between Pristina and Belgrade.
Midterm election a 'big day' for Republicans: Trump
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday hailed a "big day" for Republicans after his party lost the House of Representatives in the US midterm elections but increased their majority in the Senate. "It was a big day yesterday, an incredible day," Trump told a news conference at the White House. "And last night... the Republican Party defied history to expand our Senate majority while significantly beating expectations in the House.
Ready to rename Ahmedabad as Karnavati: Gujarat Dy CM
Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel said that his government is considering renaming Ahmedabad as 'Karnavati' if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) manages to muster support from the people."Since a long time, there has been a demand to change the name of Ahmedabad and name it to Karnavati. If we get to support people to support the legal process we are ready to change the name of the city. People of Ahmedabad like the name Karnavati. Whenever the time is appropriate we will change the name," he told ANI.The Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister also welcomed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's move to rename Faizabad as Ayodhya. "Seeing Uttar Pradesh people's sentiments. Uttar Pradesh government and Yogi Adityanath changed the name of Faizabad to Ayodhya. We congratulate citizens and the state government," he said.The Uttar Pradesh government recently also changed the name of Allahabad to Prayagraj saying the name holds great significance to India.The Mughalsarai Railway ...
All 4 Indian-American members of Congress re-elected
All the four Indian-American Democrat members of the House of Representatives were re-elected in Tuesday's election and a member of the community won the Attorney General's position in Wisconsin state.
Trump wants Pelosi as Speaker of US House of Representatives
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday favoured Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi as the new Speaker of the House of Representatives. Trump's Republican party has lost control of the House of Representatives, similar to the Lok Sabha of Indian Parliament. Democrats have regained control of the House after several years. Pelosi, the 78-year-old former House Speaker, is widely expected to be elected for this powerful position soon in the next Congress beginning January 2019. However, many from her own party want a younger face to lead Democrats in the House. Trump, who spoke with Pelosi Tuesday night after election results were out, expressed his support to her in a tweet Wednesday morning. "In all fairness, Nancy Pelosi deserves to be chosen Speaker of the House by the Democrats," he said. "If they give her a hard time, perhaps we will add some Republican votes. She has earned this great honor!" Trump tweeted, as he warned the Democratic lawmakers for not cooperating with him and against ...
Major South African union opposes state arms firm stake sale
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) is opposed to the government selling a stake in struggling state-run arms firm Denel and will fight attempts to force through salary cuts, the union said on Wednesday.
Abdullah urges India, Pak to start sustained dialogue to resolve Kashmir issue
National Conference (NC) chief Farooq Abdullah Wednesday urged India and Pakistan to start a sustained dialogue process and advocated an Ireland-type settlement model to resolve the Kashmir issue. "Abdullah impressed on the governments of India and Pakistan to start a sustained dialogue process and advocated an Ireland-type settlement model to resolve the procrastinated Jammu and Kashmir issue," an NC spokesman said. He added that the NC chief said this while addressing a public gathering at Uri in north Kashmir's Baramulla district. Abdullah urged the Centre to restore autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir at the earliest. "Autonomy is the only way ahead to address the political and developmental deficit of all the regions of Jammu and Kashmir. It will secure the secular character of our state and strengthen the bonds of amity and brotherhood," he said. The Member of Parliament from Srinagar also said a day would come when the people of the state would breathe in a peaceful atmosphere, ...
Diwali celebrated with fervour in Kashmir
Diwali was celebrated in Kashmir with religious fervour and gaiety amid prayers for peace in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. Security forces posted here also joined civilians in celebrating the festival of lights. People thronged temples in the city and elsewhere in the Valley to offer prayers. Children and youngsters were seen bursting crackers while the elders exchanged greetings and sweets.
Congress announces fourth list for MP poll
The Congress Wednesday released its fourth list of 29 candidates for Madhya Pradesh assembly polls, taking the total number of declared candidatures to 213. Among the 29 candidates declared Wednesday for the November 28 polls, the Congress has fielded Ramesh Dubey from Bhind, Pravin Pathak from Gwalior South, Preeti Agnihotri from Indore-1, and Surjeet Singh Chadda from Indore-4, according to a party statement. The Congress announced its first list of 155 candidates on November 3 in which it renominated 46 MLAs. A day after, it announced the second list of 16 candidates. On Monday night, the Congress announced a third list of 13 candidates. The announcement for the remaining 17 candidates is awaited. In the current assembly, the Congress has 57 MLAs. The Congress has been out of power in Madhya Pradesh since 2003. The incumbent Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) government is seeking a fourth straight term.
EC asks Odisha govt to seal border with poll-bound
The Election Commission has asked the Odisha government to seal its border with the poll bound Chhattisgarh, an official said Wednesday. The assembly elections in Chhattisgarh will be held in two phases - on November 12 and November 20. "The state government has been told to seal its border with Chhattisgarh in order to ensure a free and fair elections in that state," Odisha's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Surendra Kumar said. The state government has also asked the authorities of eight Odisha districts bordering Chhattisgarh to go for frisking in border areas and keep an eye on the movement of Maoists and people carrying liquor, cash and other materials, official sources said. The eight districts are Sundergarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Nuapada, Nabarangpurm Malkangiri, Kalahandi and Koraput. On November 5, Chief Election Commissioner Om Prakash Rawat and the two election commissioners addressed senior Odisha government officials in a video conference, which was attended ..
Iran says extra Saudi, Russian oil helps Trump and hurts producers
LONDON (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia and Russia need to cut oil output, a top Iranian official said on Wednesday, adding that extra supply from the two countries had caused a slide in prices and benefited U.S. President Donald Trump.
Indian Army, Chinese PLA celebrate Diwali in Arunachal
The Indian Army and the China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Wednesday held ceremonial border personnel meeting to commemorate joint celebrations of Diwali organised by the Indian Army at Bum-La, a military official said.
BSF exchanges sweets with Pakistan Rangers
Border Security Force (BSF) troopers exchanged sweets with their Pakistan Rangers counterparts at the Attari-Wagah joint checkpost and celebrated Diwali on Wednesday along the border outposts of Punjab's international border with Pakistan.
Khan asks Punjab govt to prepare compensation package for victims of recent protests
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday asked the Punjab government to prepare a compensation package for the people whose properties were damaged in the recent violent protests by religious extremists against the acquittal of Christian woman Asia Bibi. Khan was briefed by Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry about violent protests and the sufferings it caused for common people. The prime minister ordered that those suffered losses should be compensated, his office said. He also "directed the Punjab government to prepare a package for this purpose." It was not known how much ordinary people lost during violence but government said that net financial losses of the state were between Rs 15,000 crore to Rs 17,000 crore.
Pak govt sacks PTV MD after 'Begging' dateline gaffe
Pakistan government has sacked the Managing Director of the PTV after the state-run news channel ran "Begging" dateline instead of "Beijing" on screen during the live broadcast of Prime Minister Imran Khan's speech at the Central Party School of the ruling Communist Party of China in Beijing early this week. During Khan's speech on Sunday, PTV had written "Begging" instead of "Beijing" in the top left corner of the screen. The word remained on screen for 20 seconds and was then changed. The gaffe became particularly ironic since Khan was in China to secure a package from Beijing to try and stall the impending economic crisis Pakistan is facing. PTV later regretted the mistake and apologised. Information and Broadcasting Minister Fawad Chaudhry ordered an inquiry into the matter. A notification issued by the ministry said, "the charge of Colonel (retd) Hassan Immad Mohammdi as PTV MD was withdrawn with immediate effect and till further orders.
Dialogue between PM Hasina and Bangladesh opposition fails to yield any result
Bangladesh Prime Minster Sheikh Hasina's crucial dialogue with the opposition Wednesday failed to yield any result as the ruling Awami League rejected as "unacceptable" Jatiya Oikya Front's demand of dissolving parliament before the election. The Jatiya Oikya Front (NUF) emerged two months ago as an opposition platform and floated a seven-point demand, including dissolution of parliament to pave ways for a polls time interim government for holding a credible parliamentary election expected in December. But the Awami League insisted the polls must be held under the incumbent government. "We have no problem in accepting most of their demands... but their demand for constituting a interim polls time government dissolving the parliament is unacceptable," Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader told reporters after the meeting. He said the dissolution of parliament meant deferment of the polls schedule and paving ways for "for undemocratic forces' emergence on the scene", referring .
Security decree passed in Italian Senate
Rome, Nov 7 (IANS/AKI) The Italian Senate or upper house of Parliament on Wednesday backed the populist government's controversial security and immigration bill in a confidence motion with 163 votes in favour, 59 votes against and 19 abstentions.
Chandrababu Naidu to meet Deve Gowda tomorrow
: TDP supremo and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, who is trying to unite opposition parties to take on BJP in the Lok Sabhaelections next year, will meet former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda and Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy here on Thursday. Naidu will meet Gowda at his residence at Padmanabha Nagar and Kumaraswamy would also bepresent during the meeting, JD(S) said on Wednesday. Interestingly, Naidu's meeting with the JD(S) supremo comesin the backdrop of Congress-JD(S) coalition resolving tocontest the 2019 Lok Sabha elections together against the BJP,buoyed by the victory in the bypolls. The Congress-JD(S)coalition in Karnataka on Tuesday won two of the three Lok Sabha seats and both assembly constituencies in the fiercely fought by-polls, giving a shot in the arm to the ruling combine that faces frequent questions about its longevity. BJP had managed to hold on to the Shivamogga Lok Sabha seat. The electoral sweep by the ruling coalition comes as .
'Samosa Caucus' fails to increase its strength in US midterm
The so-called 'Samosa Caucus' - an informal group of the Indian-Americans in the US Congress - failed to increase its strength, even as its all four incumbent members were re-elected to the House of Representatives in the highly polarised midterm elections held Tuesday. None of the more than half a dozen new Indian Americans candidates, many of whom caught national attention by giving tough fight to their opponents and outraising them in the fund raisers, could make it to the House of Representatives, which is equivalent to Lok Sabha in the Indian parliament. However, Indian-Americans picked up more seats in the State assemblies. The community sent its member Ram Villivalam for the first time to the Illinois Senate and also elected a Muslim Indian-American Mujtaba Mohammed to the North Carolina State Senate. Chicago-born Villivalam, elected unopposed, became the first Asian-American State Senator and the first South Asian-American member of Illinois General Assembly ever. For the ...