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Theresa May sacks defence minister over Huawei leak
British Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday dramatically sacked Defence Minister Gavin Williamson after a probe into the leak of an information from a National Security Council meeting of her Cabinet that Britain had conditionally allowed China's Huawei to develop the UK 5G network. Downing Street said May had "lost confidence in his ability to serve" following an investigation into how a plan to allow Huawei limited access to help build the UK's new 5G network was leaked out of the closed-door meeting last week. The Prime Minister's decision has been informed by his conduct surrounding an investigation into the circumstances of the unauthorised disclosure of information from a meeting of the National Security Council, a Downing Street statement said. The Prime Minister thanks all members of the National Security Council for their full cooperation and candour during the investigation and considers the matter closed, it adds. Williamson, who has been the UK's Secretary of State for
Kiran Bedi behaves like dictator, HC decision slap on her and Modi govt: V Narayanasamy
Puducherry's Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi started behaving like a dictator and almost ran a parallel government when she assumed power, said Chief Minister V Narayanasamy on Wednesday."Three years ago, when Bedi was just appointed as the administrator of Puducherry by the BJP government, she started interfering in the day-to-day administration of the government. She was calling officers to her residence for review meetings without the knowledge of the CM. It was almost like she was running a parallel government," said Narayanasamy at a press conference.The chief minister also targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not helping the opposition-ruled states when contacted by the leaders. He alleged that in Arunachal Pradesh, Goa and other states, the BJP had resorted to unconstitutional and unethical means to topple the opposition-ruled governments."The Central government's ideology was imposed on the states ruled by the opposition parties. It was BJP's method of destabilizing the ...
UN blacklists Masood Azhar, India says good day for those against terrorism
In a major diplomatic victory for India, the United Nations on Wednesday designated Mumbai attack mastermind and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist after China also apparently joined efforts to blacklist him.The news about UN action was broken by India's Ambassador to the world body, Syed Akbaruddin, who tweeted, "Big, small, all join together. Masood Azhar designated as a terrorist in @UN Sanctions list."Though Akbaruddin did not mention China specifically, it is understood that Beijing did not stand in the way of the UN action like it did in the past.The UN action comes a day after China called for "political consultation within the framework of 1267 Committee" to "properly resolve" the issue pertaining to the listing of Azhar as a global terrorist by the UN.China also underlined that "positive progress" has been made in the issue so far.Later, Akbaruddin thanked various countries including the US, UK and said it was a good day for all those who support .
'India's objective achieved with UN listing Masood Azhar as global terrorist'
India's "objective has been achieved" with the United Nations designating Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist on Wednesday, sources said."The objective was the designation of Masood Azhar as a global terrorist and that objective has been achieved. Pakistan is mischievously attempting to salvage something out of this huge diplomatic setback for them by diverting the narrative," sources told ANI.Sources said that the process of Azhar's listing started in 2009. Since then, several efforts had been made to list Azhar. This was much before Pulwama terror attack that took place on February 14 killing 40 CRPF personnel in south Kashmir, they said."Pulwama happened to be the latest act of terror but the designation was not based on a specific incident but on the basis of evidence shared with the members of the 1267 Sanctions Committee linking Masood Azhar to terrorism. It is not supposed to be a bio-data of a terrorist that all acts of terror committed by him would
After Modi wave in 2014, there is a Modi tsunami in 2019: Piyush Goyal
Much more than a wave there is a Modi tsunami this time and we have a strong belief that BJP will form a strong government with two-third majority in 2019, said Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday."The polling in the first four phases of the election has shown that there is not a wave but a Modi tsunami this time. The people want a strong and full majority government and we could even get a two-thirds majority with our coalition parties," Goyal said speaking at a press conference here in Ranchi.Goyal alleged that Congress' candidate from Ranchi, Subodh Kant Sahay, has fought elections from many parties in the past. He added that Sahay and Congress were seeking to bring an end to the welfare policies being run under the Modi government."The Congress candidate from Ranchi, Subodh Kant Sahay, has been a turncoat many a time in the past. The voters of Ranchi will give a befitting reply to him for using unparliamentary language against the Prime Minister. He had also made a statement .
Jharkhand: Painters in tribal areas face monetary crisis due to govt's negligence
Hazaribagh (Jharkhand) [India], May 1 (ANI): Artists in tribal areas here have been facing monetary problem after the state government has neglected Sohrai and Khovar form of paintings.Sohrai and Khovar are the two main paintings through which tribal women of Hazaribagh exhibit the forest life. Popularity and demand for this artwork are not only in India but has been recognized in foreign countries like USA, Germany, and America.These two forms have got a place in Jharkhand government's tourism literature. Despite the art getting international attention, it is facing tremendous negligence. Artists are fearing to lose their livelihood.Talking to ANI, an artist Putli Gunju, said, "Government just gives appreciation letter and no money. It is very tough to survive. We do not get the work very frequently. The government should do something for the artists."Putli has been painting on the walls since childhood. She had learnt it seeing her mother painting.Another artist Sugiya Devi, said, ..
India welcomes UN designating Masood Azhar as global terrorist
India on Wednesday thanked various countries including the US, UK, and France after the United Nations on Wednesday designated JeM chief and Pulwama attack mastermind Masood Azhar as a global terrorist."I am grateful to many countries, including the US, UK, and France, who have been supportive in designating Azhar as a terrorist. Many within the organisation and outside the UNSC supported this announcement of not tolerating a terrorist," India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Syed Akbaruddin said, reacting to the development."This is a significant outcome for us because we have been at it for several years. The first effort we made in this regard was in 2009. More recently, we had been persistent and diligent. We have been making efforts towards this goal. Today that goal stands achieved," he said."It was a good day for all those who support zero tolerance against terrorism," he said.Akbaruddin also thanked the permanent representative of Indonesia, who ensured that the process ..
China lifts objections to UN blacklisting Masood Azhar as global terrorist
China on Wednesday lifted its objections against the United Nations' blacklisting of Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar, saying that it will "continue to firmly support Pakistan's efforts to combat terrorist and extremist forces."In a statement, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Geng Shuang, said, "The 1267 Committee of the UN Security Council has detailed criteria for the listing procedures. China always believes that the relevant work should be carried out in an objective, unbiased and professional manner and based on solid evidence and consensus among all parties.""On this listing issue, China has been communicating with relevant parties in a constructive and responsible fashion. Recently, relevant countries revised and re-submitted the materials for the listing proposal to the 1267 Committee. After careful study of the revised materials and taking into consideration the opinions of relevant parties concerned, China does not have an objection to the listing proposal," the ...
Manmohan Singh happy over UN listing of Masood Azhar as global terrorist
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday expressed his happiness over the UN designating Masood Azhar as a global terrorist."I am happy that this has materialised," the Congress leader said in a statement.Terming the UN decision as a fruition of PM Modi's "personal outreach", Union Minister Jitendar Singh said, "After independence, this is one of the biggest achievements for the country. Nations which did not agree with India's viewpoint on terrorism and Pakistan have now come on board because of the personal diplomacy and outreach of PM Modi."He further said that the decision will build international pressure on Pakistan forcing it to think about the policy of duplicity and double standards."Earlier Pakistan would deny his presence and make excuses of his health issues. Now due to world pressure, they cannot hide behind such excuses."Crediting PM Modi for single-handedly "executing the diplomatic victory", BJP leader Meenakshi Lekhi said, "Getting countries like China on ...
Digvijaya Singh hits out at PM Modi over demonetisation
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Monday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the alleged loss caused to labourers due to demonetisation.Speaking at an election meeting here, Singh said, "Today is Labour Day and on behalf of Congress party, I extend my thanks to CPI, CPM and other non-BJP political parties who have supported me in Bhopal."Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister said, "PM Modi has anti-labour policies. This is even recognised by Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) leader Baidhyanath Rai, who had said that 4 to 5 crore labourer lost their jobs due to demonetisation which is shameful.""Prime Minister Modi has made 40 amendments in labour laws only to cater to the need of capitalists," he said.Singh then gave data regarding the loss made by several public sector undertakings, saying "Public sector undertaking banks who were in profit in 2013-14 of Rs 40,000 crore is now under a huge loss of Rs 80,000 crore.""Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has lost its 25,00,000 agents, .
Terror factories in Pak looking for a "weak" govt in India: PM Modi
Accusing SP, BSP and Congress of being soft on terror, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said factories of terrorism are still operating in Pakistan and were looking for a "weak" government in the country."Be it SP, BSP, Congress or any other 'mahamilawati,' they have an old record of being soft on terror. Our agencies would catch terrorists and they (governments formed by these parties) would leave them," he said, addressing an election rally here.Modi referred to the recent Easter Sunday attacks that rattled Sri Lanka while reminding people of past terror strikes in India."We recently saw what happened in Sri Lanka. The situation was almost similar in India prior to 2014. We cannot forget the blasts that had happened in Ayodhya and Faizabad. We cannot forget the days when blasts would happen at some place or the other every other day," he said."In the last five years, such news has stopped coming. But this does not mean that terrorists have been finished. The factories of ...
Congress uses the same poster for several decades : PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Congress party uses the same poster for several decades by only changing the photo of their leader printed on it. He was addressing an election rally in Jaipur on Wednesday."Once Congress comes up with any poster at the time of elections, it uses it for several decades. About 50-60 years back, the party came up with 'Garibi Hatao' (eradicate poverty) poster and is using it till date. In every election Congress comes up with the same poster by only changing the photo of 'naamdaar' printed on it," said Prime Minister Modi.He said that only the voice behind the advertisement changes but the slogan remains the same."Sometimes the 'garibi hatao' slogan is in a female voice and sometimes it is in a male voice. They only change voice and reiterate 'garibi hatao," said Modi."The 'karz mafi' (farm loan waiver) poster used by the Congress is also 10-15 years old. Congress before every election get the same poster stuck in different states. This is what ...
Trinamool seeks EC surveillance for BJP's Arjun Singh
Seeking stringent measures in West Bengal's Barrackpore Lok Sabha constituency, the state's ruling Trinamool Congress on Wednesday urged the Election Commission to keep the BJP's candidate Arjun Singh, who switched to the saffron outfit recently from the state's ruling party, under "surveillance".
Masood Azhar listing 'symbolic win': Omar
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that the listing of Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as global terrorist was a "symbolic win".
Congress day-dreaming to get me eliminated: Modi
Targeting the Congress par, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that in its desperation, the party has gone to the extent of day-dreaming of getting him killed.
All member states should abide by UN Sanctions Committee's decision on Azhar: UN chief
With the UN Security Council designating Masood Azhar as a global terrorist, the spokesperson for UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday expressed hope that all member states abide by the decisions of the Sanctions Committee that has subjected the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed chief to an arms embargo, asset freeze and travel ban. Spokesman for the UN chief Stephane Dujarric in response to a question by PTI on the Secretary General's reaction to the designation of Azhar by the Sanctions Committee said, "This is the work of a well-established mechanism through the Sanctions Committee of the Security Council. It is a big part of the United Nations work in the fight against terrorism. "It's always good when all member states of the security council agree on something. We would of course hope that all member states abide by those decisions," he said. In a huge diplomatic win for India, the United Nations designated Azhar as a "global terrorist" after China lifted its hold on
Pakistan diverting narrative on Azhar listing: India
India on Wednesday dismissed claims by Pakistan that the listing of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist had been agreed upon after removing "all political references" including "attempts to link it with the terror attack in Pulwama".
Archery body chief quits after SC verdict
After the Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered fresh elections for Archery Association of India within four weeks, AAI President B.V.P. Rao resigned.
BJP has "cheated" Lord Ram in last 30 years: Congress leader
Congress leader Rajiv Shukla Wednesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over chanting of "Jai Shri Ram" slogan at an election rally in Ayodhya and said Lord Ram will "punish him severely". He said the BJP, over the last three decades, has sought votes in the name of Lord Ram, but forgotten him after elections. "The party has cheated Lord Ram since the last 30 years as it has sought votes in his name and forgotten him after getting votes. "Those who don't have any faith in Lord Ram raise slogans during elections and later forget him. Lord Ram will punish him (Modi) severely," Shukla said at a press meet here. He was asked about Modi chanting "Jai Shri Ram" after ending his speech at a rally in the UP town. Asked whether the Congress will approach the Election Commission over the matter, Shukla said, "The EC should take cognisance of it. I myself is saying they are cheating Lord Ram." Taking a dig at BJP leaders, Shukla said "During every election they say they will
Top BJP, Cong leaders to hold rallies in Raj on May 2, 3
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president Amit Shah and Congress chief Rahul Gandhi will address election meetings on May 3 in Rajasthan. Gandhi is scheduled to address a rally on May 2 as well in the state. Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Sushma Swaraj, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and his Gujarat counterpart Vijay Rupani will also visit the state for election campaign. Modi will address rallies on May 3 in Hindaun city (Sawaimadhopur), Sikar and Bikaner while Shah will hold a meeting on the same day in Jhunjhunu. Swaraj will address a 'vijay sankalp sanvad' at a college in Jaipur on May 3. Gandhi will address election meetings in Chomu area of Jaipur on May 2 and in Bharatpur on May 3. Union minister Rajnath Singh and UP CM Yogi Adityanath will address rallies in different areas on May 2. Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani will be in Jaipur and participate in a programme of Gujarati samaj, according to the party.