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Far-right candidate Bolsonaro wins Brazil presidential election
Far-right congressman Jair Bolsonaro has been declared the winner of Brazil's presidential election which was deemed as one of the most polarising and violent political campaigns in the country's history, amid a prolonged recession, rising crime rates and widespread corruption scandals.
PM Modi discusses bilateral, regional and global issues with Japanese leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono and held productive, focused discussion on bilateral, regional and global issues. Modi arrived in Japan on Saturday to attend the 13th India-Japan annual two-day summit which will seek to review the progress in ties and deepen strategic dimension of the bilateral relationship. "Strengthening the strategic orientation of our relationship. Foreign Minister of Japan Taro Kono called on PM @narendramodi. Held productive and focused discussion on bilateral, regional and global issues," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted. Modi also met Secretary General Toshihiro Nikai of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the Minister of Economy Trade and Industry (METI) Hiroshige Seko. He appreciated the Japanese support extended to the flagship initiatives in India. "Secretary General of Liberal Democratic Party Toshihiro Nikai called on PM @narendramodi. PM appreciated his vision and ...
Trump slams media for creating hatred
US President Donald Trump on Sunday blamed the "fake and dishonest" reporting by the media for creating an atmosphere of hatred in the country and not his administration or the Republican party. "The Fake News is doing everything in their power to blame Republicans, Conservatives and me for the division and hatred that has been going on for so long in our Country," Trump said in a late-night tweet. "Actually, it is their Fake & Dishonest reporting which is causing problems far greater than they understand!" said the US President. A large section of the mainstream media has been blaming rhetoric of the President for creating a divisive atmosphere in the country; which they say has resulted in tragic incidents of hate crimes like the mass shooting in a Pittsburg Synagogue that killed 11 people and sending of as many as 13 mail bombs addressed to former and present high-level officials including the former US president Barack Obama. Vice President Mike Pence in an interview said that
Trump congratulates Brazil's president-elect
US President Donald Trump called Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday to congratulate the far-right candidate on winning Brazil's presidency, the White House said. "President Trump called President-elect Bolsonaro of Brazil this evening to congratulate him and the Brazilian people on today's elections," White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said in a statement. "Both expressed a strong commitment to work side-by-side to improve the lives of the people of the United States and Brazil, and as regional leaders, of the Americas," she said. Bolsonaro, a former army captain sometimes called a "Tropical Trump" for his politically incorrect vitriol, publicly admires the American leader. Despite repulsing many with his open support of the torture used by Brazil's former military regime, as well as remarks deemed misogynist, racist and homophobic, Bolsonaro managed to tap voters' deep anger with corruption, crime and economic malaise, winning Brazil's presidential runoff election on Sunday.
'Tropical Trump' Bolsonaro elected Brazil president
Former army captain Jair Bolsonaro was elected president of Brazil on Sunday, promising a fundamental change in direction for the giant Latin American country, the latest to take a turn to the right. Despite repulsing many with his open support of the torture used by Brazil's former military regime, as well as remarks deemed misogynist, racist and homophobic, Bolsonaro managed to tap voters' deep anger with corruption, crime and economic malaise. Official results gave the controversial president-elect 55.13 per cent of the vote to 44.87 for leftist opponent Fernando Haddad, with 99.99 per cent of the ballots counted. Bolsonaro, 63, will take office on January 1. "We will change Brazil's destiny together," he said in his victory speech -- broadcast live from his home on Facebook, the platform he has used to campaign since an attacker stabbed him in the stomach at a rally on September 6. Sitting next to his wife and wearing a dark blazer, the "Tropical Trump," as some have dubbed him, ..
Make in India has emerged as a global brand: PM Modi
Hailing the various development projects in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the central government's Make in India initiative has emerged as a global brand today."Make in India has emerged as a global brand today. We are manufacturing quality products not only for India but for the world. India is becoming a global hub, especially in the field of electronics and automobile manufacturing. We are rapidly moving towards becoming number one in mobile phones manufacturing," Prime Minister Modi said while addressing an Indian Community Event here as part of the 13th India-Japan Annual Summit."Last year our scientists created a record by launching over 100 satellites into space simultaneously. We sent Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan at a very low expense. India is now preparing to send Gaganyaan into space by 2022. It will be Indian in all ways," he added.Prime Minister Modi further invited the audience to attend the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas(National Unity Day) scheduled to be
India undergoing massive transformative phase: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India is witnessing "a massive transformative phase" today and added that the country's services towards humanity are being appreciated worldwide. Addressing an Indian Community Event here as part of the 13th India-Japan Annual Summit, the Prime Minister said, "India is going through a massive transformative phase today. The world is appreciating India for its services towards humanity. The policies being made in India, the work being done towards public welfare, for these the nation is being felicitated today."Through the United Nations' Champion of the Earth Award and the Seoul Peace Prize, the world has honoured India," Prime Minister Modi added.He also took note of India's progress in the field of digital infrastructure, saying, "Today India is making tremendous progress in the field of digital infrastructure. Broadband connectivity is reaching villages, and there are over 100 crore mobile phones active in India."The Prime Minister .
2 Pakistani nationals arrested in Punjab
An operation party near the Border Out Post (BOP) in Punjab's Ferozepur Sector on Sunday arrested two Pakistani nationals, who were approaching the Indian side.Siraj Ahmed (31) and Mumtaz Khan (38) were apprehended by the security personnel at around 5:10 pm. Both belong to the Baloch Regiment of the Pakistan Army.The security forces recovered Rs 3,660, a mobile phone and a SIM card from Mumtaz and two Pakistani army ID cards, four photographs, a smartphone, and Rs 1,040 from Ahmed.
Bolsonaro wins Brazilian presidential run-off
Far-right congressman Jair Bolsonaro has won the Brazilian presidential run-off with 55.42 per cent of the valid votes and will succeed President Michel Temer on January 1 to govern until 2022.
Bolsonaro set to win as polling ends in Brazil
Polling closed in Brazil's heated Presidential election on Sunday with controversial Social Liberal Party candidate Jair Bolsonaro looking set to be elected as the next President of the South American nation.Economic recession, a heightening sense of insecurity, and corruption scandals were among the factors voters considered for one of the most divided and violent Presidential elections in Brazil. Polling closed by late afternoon (local time) across most parts of the country, including major cities like Brasilia, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, CNN reported.At the start of the polling, Bolsonaro was in the lead ahead of ex-Sao Paulo mayor and Workers Party (PT) candidate Fernando Haddad. Statistics from a Datafolha poll indicated that 56 per cent of Brazilian voters favoured Bolsonaro as their next President, with the rest 44 per cent supporting Hadda's cause.Bolsonaro, a former army captain, had won the first round of elections among 13 candidates earlier this month, although, he ...
UN chief voices concern over deepening political crisis in Sri Lanka
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over the deepening political crisis in Sri Lanka and called for restraint from all parties in the island country.
Three Palestinians killed in Israeli air strike: Gaza ministry
Three Palestinians were killed Sunday in an Israeli air strike on the Gaza Strip, the health ministry in the enclave said. Ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra said emergency crews were transporting the bodies of the dead, who appeared to be in their early teens, to hospital in Gaza. The Israeli military said that one of its aircrafts had fired on a group of Palestinians near the Gaza border. "A short while ago, three Palestinians approached the security fence in the southern Gaza Strip, attempted to damage it and were apparently involved in placing an improvised explosive device adjacent to it," a statement said. "In response, an IDF (Israel Defence Forces) aircraft fired towards them." Tensions have been high along the Gaza-Israel frontier since Palestinians began a wave of border protests in March. At least 217 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire in the months of demonstrations and clashes along the border. One Israeli soldier has been killed during the violence over the ...
PM Modi to hold delegation level talks with Japanese PM today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold delegation level talks with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe and attend the India-Japan Business Leaders Forum meeting on the final day of his official two-day visit to the archipelago nation on Monday. Prime Minister Modi will start the day by attending an Indian Community event at 9:30 AM (local time), which will be followed by a series of meetings with Japanese Venture Capitalists, the Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hiroshige Seko, Foreign Minister Taro Kono and the Secretary-General of the Liberal Democratic Party, Toshihiro Nikai.At noon, the Prime Minister will attend a meeting of the India-Japan Business Leaders Forum, followed by a lunch hosted by the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren).Prime Minister Modi will address the 'Make in India: India-Japan Partnership in Africa and Digital Partnership' seminar at 2:15 PM, following which he will meet the Governor of Shizuoka Province, Heita Kawakatsu.At 6:00 PM, the Prime
Palestinian president vows to thwart Trump peace plan
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas on Sunday again vowed to oppose any peace proposal by US President Donald Trump as PLO officials met to consider their next moves. Speaking at the opening of a rare meeting of the Palestinian Liberation Organization's central council, Abbas said Palestinians were facing perhaps the "most dangerous stage" in their history, highlighting a series of controversial measures taken by Trump including recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Abbas has boycotted Trump's administration since that December decision, though the US president's team is still expected to release a peace plan in the coming months. Abbas compared the expected Trump proposal to the 1917 Balfour Declaration, which saw the British government commit to the creation of a state for Jews in historic Palestine. "If the Balfour Declaration passed, this deal will not pass," he pledged. The US has also cut hundreds of millions of dollars in aid for Palestinians, with Trump angered by Abbas's .
Iran says US unable to stop its oil exports
Iran's First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri has said that Iran is prepared to frustrate the US November 4 sanctions on its crude exports.
Pak launches special portal for people's grievance redressal
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday launched a special portal to address the grievances and complaints of the general public. Pakistan Citizens' Portal (PCP) is a complete grievance redressal system which is connected with all the government departments. The Prime Minister's office will monitor the entire procedure, according to Radio Pakistan. A citizen of Pakistan can lodge his or her complaint through a smartphone app, website, e-mail or Facebook. A complaint can also be registered through a toll free number. All complaints will be resolved in a given time-frame in a transparent manner to the satisfaction of the complainant. Addressing the launch of PCP, Khan said indigenous development of this app was appreciable and it showed that old colonial mind-set had been replaced with accountability for all including government, politicians and public servants. Pakistan had immense potential and "we need to work hard to make this country better". He said Pakistan Citizens' Portal ...
Trump says he wants people of caravan to come into US legally
Having put military on the border to stop people from entering the US illegally, President Donald Trump has said that he wants them to come legally like the millions of others waiting in line. A caravan of an estimated 5,000 to 7,000 people mostly from three Latin American countries El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala are currently marching towards the southern US border of Mexico with the intention to enter the US. People from across the world are trying to come to the US because the country is doing so well as a result of his economic policies, he said. "I want the people of the caravan to come into our country, but they have to come in legally, like all of the millions of people that are waiting on line right now. They can't break into our borders. They're not going to," Trump told his supporters at a 'Make America Great Again' rally in Illinois on Saturday. "I always say, it's my fault. You know why it's my fault? Because the country is doing so well, it's so successful that ...
Rajiv Gandhi had dubbed opposition scorpion in 1984: Javadekar
Union minister Prakash Javadekar Sunday said Congress leader Shashi Tharoor's remark on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Shiv Linga reflected the party's mentality which had become evident when former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi dubbed the opposition a "scorpion" in 1984 polls. He also accused the Congress of "indirectly supporting" Maoists and said the BJP governments at the Centre and in Chhattisgarh, where elections would be held next month, were determined to finish the Naxal menace in the coming years. No Congress leader was available for comments. "When Chhattisgarh was formed and the Congress was in power in the state, Naxalism was at its peak. Now it has come down to one third of the total area which was in control of Naxalites earlier," the human resource development minister said in a press conference here. Javadekar criticised Tharoor for his reported remark Saturday in which he claimed that an unnamed RSS source had told a journalist that "Prime Minister Modi was like a ...
Newly-appointed Sri Lankan PM calls for Provincial Council polls
Amid political turmoil brewing in Sri Lanka, newly-appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has called for Provincial Councils elections and Parliamentary election at the earliest. Rajapaksa, in a statement, asserted that the elections will give people the opportunity to vote for a program that will bring the country out of the all-encompassing economic, political and social crisis that it is now in being witnessed.Rajapaksa also assured the citizens that he will eschew the politics of hate and set up an interim government that will protect the human rights of all citizens, the independence of the judiciary and establish law and order in the country. The Prime Minister has also urged all people across religions to extend support to this political exercise, which, he claims, is extremely essential. With regards to the alleged plot to kill president Maithripala Sirisena and the former Defence Secretary, Rajapaksa said, "Details of a plot to assassinate the President and the former ...
Wickremesinghe violated principles of good governance: Sirisena
Defending his decision to oust Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Sunday claimed that the former's political conduct was unbecoming of civilised politics, as he grossly violated the principles of good governance.Addressing the nation regarding the recent political developments in the country, Sirisena asserted that political change was necessary, as Wickremesinghe "destroyed the concept and the noble expectations of good governance by his actions during the last few years.""Corruption and fraud spread widely in the country. Thereby, he (Wickremesinghe) destroyed the pure and noble expectations of the 49 political parties, organisations, trade unions, and civil society groups including the United National Party (UNP), who signed an agreement in support of the common candidate. I will always fulfill the expectations and honour the trust and faith you have placed on me, even at the cost of my life. Politicians like us who are committed to ..