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Trump admin tearing down hard-won civil rights: Clinton
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said President Donald Trump's administration was tearing down hard-won civil rights".
Excited to take part in PM Modi's oath ceremony: Navdeep Kaur Rana
Newly elected independent MP from Amravati, Navneet Kaur Rana, on Thursday said that she was excited to take part in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony."Not just me but the entire country has expectations. When someone becomes a prime minister for the second time, then it leads to an expectation that he will take the country forward. And I have this expectation as a parliamentarian too," she said while talking to reporters at Mumbai Airport.She also asserted that newly elected young MPs will bring new thinking and vision to the parliament."Several youngsters have become MPs this time. When youngsters like us will go there, then we will bring in new thinking, a new vision. I think with PM Modi, youngsters like us would want to work for our country, our district and Maharashtra," she said.Commenting on the Prime Minister's advice to newly elected MPs to shun VIP Culture, Rana said, "I have been on the ground. I have won the hearts of people and that is why won by a big .
Bhutan PM reaches Delhi for Modi's oath ceremony
Bhutan Prime Minister Lotay Tshering on Thursday arrived in Delhi to attend his counterpart Narendra Modi's oath ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan.He was received at the airport by Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale.The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled at 7 pm in the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Ram Nath Kovind will administer the oath of office and secrecy at the function.Leaders from all BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) member-states have confirmed their attendance for Modi's swearing-in ceremony.The bloc's member nations include Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand besides India.President of Bangladesh Abdul Hamid, President of Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena, President of Myanmar U Win Myint, Prime Minister of Bhutan Lotay Tshering, Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli, and Thailand's Special Envoy Grisada Boonrach will be present in the national capital for attending the ceremony. The ...
The metoric rise of YS Jaganmohan Reddy
YS Jaganmohan Reddy, popularly known as Jagan Reddy, has emerged tall after an epic electoral win, vanquishing his rivals to claim the top seat in Andhra Pradesh.Yeduguri Sandinti Jaganmohan Reddy, the President of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), who made his electoral debut in the year 2009, the same year in which his father Yeduguri Sandinti Rajasekhara Reddy or YSR, became the Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh.The political journey of the businessman-turned-politician has indeed been meteoric.Nearly a decade after YSR was tragically killed in a helicopter crash, Jagan who won the Lok Sabha seat in 2009 from home turf Kadappa, is set to succeed him as Chief Minister.While Jagan was ready to take over as CM after his father's death and had the backing of many legislators, the Congress party, then led by Sonia Gandhi, had other plans and propped up K Rosiah in the chief minister's chair whom they replaced with Kiran Kumar Reddy. Jagan, along with his mother Y S Vijayamma quit
Congress to stay away from TV debates for a month
Amid political uncertainty within the party following the severe drubbing it received in the Lok Sabha elections, Congress on Thursday barred its spokespersons from representing the party on news channel debates for a month.Taking to Twitter, Congress communications in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala requested all media channels and its editors to not place any Congress representatives on their shows.".@INCIndia has decided to not send spokespersons on television debates for a month. All media channels/editors are requested to not place Congress representatives on their shows," Surjewala tweeted while announcing the party's decision.This came after Rahul Gandhi, who became the Congress president in 2017, offered to step down from his post at the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting on May 25, taking moral responsibility for the party's dismal performance in the recently concluded 17th general elections.However, his resignation offer was unanimously rejected by the CWC.So far, ...
After SP, no Congress spokespersons on TV debates
Days after the Samajwadi Party (SP) sacked its panel of leaders who appeared on TV channels, the Congress on Thursday decided not to send spokespersons on television debates for a month.
I was not informed about anything: Trump on recent USS McCain controversy
United States President Donald Trump on Thursday defended himself on a recent controversy over his administration wanting the USS John McCain "out of sight" during his recent trip to Japan, saying he was not apprised of any such action."I was not informed about anything having to do with the Navy Ship USS John S. McCain during my recent visit to Japan. Nevertheless, @FLOTUS and I loved being with our great Military Men and Women - what a spectacular job they do!," tweeted Trump.Trump has targeted former senator John S. McCain, after whom the ship was named, on several occasions. Trump, during his presidential campaign, had said that McCain was not a war hero because he was captured during the Vietnam war.A media house on Wednesday night reported that the White House wanted the warship "out of sight" during the president's visit to Japan.A senior Navy official has also confirmed the Washington Post that someone from the White House did send the message to service officials at the ...
Saamna slams Mamata for declining invitation for Modi's swearing-in ceremony
BJP's ally Shiv Sena has slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her decision to skip Prime Minister Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony."If Narendra Modi becomes Prime Minister again, then democracy will be in danger, such doubts were expressed by opponents. Mamata Banerjee was amongst the foremost people who made such noise of fighting against Modi's dictatorship. But Modi has been elected democratically and is taking oath within the constitution," Shiv Sena mouthpiece "Saamna" said in its editorial titled "Ishwariya Yojana"."Mamata has declined the invitation for the swearing-in ceremony. It is true that there was violence during polls in Bangladesh. Inviting the relatives of those killed in violence cannot be a reason to refuse the invitation. These are Indians and not Bangladeshis and they have a right to be in Prime Minister's swearing-in ceremony like anyone else," it said.Accusing Mamata and her party Trinamool Congress of not being democratic, the editorial ...
Modi pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Vajpayee
Ahead of his swearing in, Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi on Thursday visited the memorials of Mahatma Gandhi and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, where he paid his tributes to the late leaders.
Ahead of swearing in, Modi pays tributes to Gandhi, Vajpayee
Ahead of being sworn in as the prime minister for the second consecutive term, Narendra Modi Thursday morning paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and BJP veteran late Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He also placed a wreath at the National War Memorial here. The prime minister visited Rajghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, at around 7.00 am. Later Modi went to Sadaiv Atal, the lotus-shaped memorial of late Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Modi and his council of ministers will take oath at 7.00 pm Thursday evening at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Broad contours of Modi cabinet's 'big four' emerging
On a day of fast-paced developments with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party President Amit Shah confabulating, the contours of the big four or members of the Cabinet Committee on Security are emerging. This comes with the caveat that it is impossible to second guess the PM who always holds his cards close to his chest.
New MPs set Internet on fire with cool pics, posts
In the week between the counting day and swearing-in ceremony on Thursday, social media posts and pictures of some of the newly elected members of the Lok Sabha have caused quite a stir.
Mueller's public statement fuels calls for Trump impeachment
Special counsel Robert Mueller's first and possibly last public statement on the Russia investigation is fueling fresh calls on Capitol Hill to begin impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump, a step that Democratic leaders have so far resisted. Surprising Washington with brief remarks Wednesday, Mueller indicated it's up to Congress to decide what to do with his findings. The special counsel reiterated that, bound by Justice Department policy, charging a sitting president with a crime was "not an option." But he also stressed he could not exonerate Trump. Instead, he cited that same policy to say, "The Constitution requires a process other than the criminal justice system." With Mueller closing his office and not expected to comment further, it all amounted, for some, to an open invitation for Congress to launch impeachment proceedings. "He's asking us to do what he wasn't allowed to hold the president accountable," said Rep. Val Demings, D-Fla., a member of the House
The meteoric rise of YS Jaganmohan Reddy
YS Jaganmohan Reddy, popularly known as Jagan Reddy, has emerged tall after an epic electoral win, vanquishing his rivals to claim the top seat in Andhra Pradesh.Yeduguri Sandinti Jaganmohan Reddy, the President of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), who made his electoral debut in the year 2009, the same year in which his father Yeduguri Sandinti Rajasekhara Reddy or YSR, became the Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh.The political journey of the businessman-turned-politician has indeed been meteoric.Nearly a decade after YSR was tragically killed in a helicopter crash, Jagan who won the Lok Sabha seat in 2009 from home turf Kadappa, is set to succeed him as Chief Minister.While Jagan was ready to take over as CM after his father's death and had the backing of many legislators, the Congress party, then led by Sonia Gandhi, had other plans and propped up K Rosiah in the chief minister's chair whom they replaced with Kiran Kumar Reddy. Jagan, along with his mother Y S Vijayamma, ...
PM Modi pays tribute to jawans at National War Memorial
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited the National War Memorial here and paid tribute to the jawans who laid down their lives for the country post-independence.Outgoing Defence Minister and BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman also accompanied Modi along with Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat, Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba and Vice Chief of Air Force Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria.Earlier in the day, Modi also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee here ahead of his swearing-in ceremony today evening.The 68-year-old stalwart leader is set to take oath as the Prime Minister of India for the second consecutive term today. President Ram Kovind will administer the oath of office and secrecy at the function.Modi has reached out to BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) member-states, whose leaders have confirmed their attendance for his swearing-in ceremony.The BJP, which won 282 seats in 2014, improved its .
PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee here ahead of his swearing-in ceremony.He paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and to late Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Sadaiv Atal Samadhi, the memorial of the former Prime Minister.Several BJP leaders including BJP President Amit Shah and other party leaders including JP Nadda, Piyush Goyal, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Prakash Javadekar, Giriraj Singh were also present on the occasion and paid tributes.Modi, who decimated the Opposition to lead his party BJP to a landslide win in the recent Lok Sabha election, has become the first prime minister in nearly 50 years to win a majority in consecutive polls.The 68-year-old stalwart leader is set to take oath as the Prime Minister of India for the second consecutive term today. President Ram Kovind will administer the oath of office and secrecy at the function.The BJP, which won 282 seats in 2014, improved its tally by notching .
Scotland initiates fresh bid for independent statehood
Scotland's pro-independence government on Wednesday tabled legislation that would pave the way for a second referendum on Scottish independence.The Referendums (Scotland) Bill was launched by Constitutional Relations Secretary, Mike Russell, of the governing Scottish National Party (SNP), at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, Al Jazeera reported.The new legislation, which does not suggest a date for any poll, comes just days after the SNP's celebrated sweeping victory in recently held European Parliament elections.Results showed that the SNP party topped the polls in 30 out of 32 Scottish council areas and gained three out of six seats allocated to Scotland as part of the United Kingdom's (UK) designated 73 members for the European Parliament.Scottish Prime Minister and SNP leader, Nicola Sturgeon, hailed the bill as a chance for "Scotland ... to choose a better future than the one being offered by [London] Westminster", while her critics declared their opposition to the ...
Heavy rain lashes Vijayawada, venue of AP CM swearing in ceremony affected
Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds hit Vijayawada on Wednesday providing relief from the sweltering heat and lowering temperatures considerably.YSR Congress Party chief Jaganmohan Reddy is set to take oath here as the new chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. The sudden change in weather has affected the preparations at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium, the venue of the swearing in.Governor E S L Narasimhan will administer the oath of office and secrecy at 12.23 pm.Reddy, is the son of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy. He was earlier a Member of Parliament from Kadapa Lok Sabha constituency.The YSRCP got an absolute majority in 175-member strong Assembly, ousting N Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desam Party (TDP) from power in the state.The party won 151 seats out of 175, whereas opposition TDP's strength was drastically reduced from 102 in the 2014 Assembly elections to a mere 23.YSRCP polled 49.9 per cent votes, while TDP got a 39.2 per cent vote share. ...
US State Dept official set to visit India early June
US Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, R Clarke Cooper will travel to India in early June to discuss cooperation and peacekeeping between the two countries."In India, Assistant Secretary Cooper will hold talks on defence cooperation and peacekeeping, two key areas of the rapidly growing US-India partnership as envisioned in the Administration's Indo-Pacific Strategy," the Department of State said in a statement.US-India bilateral defence trade has risen from virtually zero in 2008 to USD 15 billion today, the department said. "The talks will focus on supporting India's role as a major defence partner, expanding our security cooperation, and furthering opportunities for American industry," the statement read," it added.Cooper is also scheduled to visit Sri Lanka and Singapore during his tour to South Asia from May 29 to June 7.In Sri Lanka, the State Department official is expected to meet with government officials and think tank experts to "discuss security, ..
US fears Huawei will pass information to Chinese govt: Pompeo
The Trump administration is opposing Huawei as it fears the State-controlled telecom giant will pass on information to the Chinese government of which it is an "instrument" and deeply connected with, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said. Escalating the bruising trade war with China, the US Department of Commerce recently blacklisted Huawei over security concerns and barred American companies from installing its telecom equipment. Earlier in the week, US President Donald Trump said there was a possibility of including the Huawei issue in the ongoing trade negotiations with China. "Huawei is an instrument of the Chinese Government. They are deeply connected," Pompeo told Fox Business News in an interview on Wednesday. Responding to a question on the US efforts to oppose Huawei globally, Pompeo said it was something that was hard for Americans to understand. The US companies cooperate with the government, they comply with its laws, but no president directs an American private ...