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Trump plans to move illegal migrants to 'sanctuary cities'
US President Donald Trump has threatened to release detained undocumented immigrants into so-called sanctuary cities, while blaming the country's immigration laws on Democrats.
Rajasthan man whose wedding got cancelled in wake of Pulwama terror attack, finally to get married
A wedding procession from the district has finally left for Pakistan's Umarkot after a prolonged delay caused in the wake of Pulwama terror attack.Mahendra Singh, the groom residing in Khejad Ka Paar village of Barmer will tie the knot with Chagan Kanwar, a resident of Sinoi village in Pakistan's Sindh province.Singh was supposed to get married on March 8 but had to cancel the plans amid mounting tensions between the two nations post-the February 14 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama which claimed lives of 40 CRPF jawans.Mahendra was to take the Thar Express to Pakistan to marry Chagan. But soaring tensions forced the two and the family to cancel the marriage for the time being. The groom had booked his tickets and was to depart for the nuptials. However, Singh could not go to Pakistan as the train, which runs between Pakistan's Lahore and India's Attari was not allowed to leave due to the suspension of service by Pakistan authoritiesGroom Mahendra told ANI, "My marriage was
Rahul Gandhi offers prayer at Golden Temple
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday prayed at the Akal Takht, Golden temple.Rahul was accompanied by Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh.The Congress president is scheduled to pay floral tributes tomorrow at the Jallianwala Bagh Memorial. The Year 2019 marks the Centenary of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, also known as the Amritsar Massacre that occurred on April 13, 1919.On this day, soldiers of the British Indian Army, on the orders of Colonel Reginald Dyer, massacred peaceful and unarmed celebrators, including women and children, on the occasion of the Baisakhi. This massacre is remembered as one of the deadliest attacks on peaceful civilians in the world.
Delay GSP eligibility decision till Indian elections: US
US Senators John Cornyn and Mark Warner have asked the US State Department to delay the issuance of a Presidential proclamation to withdraw India's GSP benefit "by at least 30 days" beyond the stipulated time in order to move negotiations beyond ongoing elections, which may "serve as a hindrance" for the Indian side.In a letter addressed to US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, the co-chairs of the United States Senate's India Caucus said: "As you know, India's elections will conclude on May 23, 2019. We believe that the election season may serve as a hindrance for our Indian counterparts in negotiating and concluding a deal on difficult political issues.""If another round of negotiations during the election season does not resolve the outstanding issues, we would ask you to consider delaying the issuance of a Presidential proclamation to withdraw India's Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) benefits by at least 30 days, beyond the 60 day calendar, in order to move the ...
Agartala: Security personnel cast vote through postal ballot
Security personnel on Friday exercised their democratic franchise by voting through postal ballot for Tripura East parliamentary constituency.These security personnel, who will be on duty on the poll day, cast their votes in advance.Service voters belonging to defense and paramilitary forces have the option of either voting through postal ballot or through a proxy voter duly appointed by him/her.Earlier on April 6, the soldiers of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) were the first to cast their vote for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections in Arunachal Pradesh as Service Voters.The first vote of the country was cast by DIG Sudhakar Natarajan, head of ATS ITBP.
Transitional military council chief steps down amid protests in Sudan
Just a day after taking over, the head of Sudan's transitional military council, Awad Ibn Auf, stepped down from his post on Friday (local time)."I, the head of the military council, announce I am giving up the post," Auf said."This is for the benefit of our nation, without having to look at special interests, big or small that may impede its progress. I would like to recommend that you work together and reach a solution very speedily," he said in the statement.Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Burhan has been named as his successor, according to Al Jazeera.The announcement was met with cheers in the Sudanese capital where people had been protesting against the military leader's taking over after Omar al-Bashir's exit from power.Burhan, meanwhile, is slated to address the Sudanese public on Saturday.After toppling the President in Sudan, Auf made the announcement of the formation of a transitional military council for a period of two years - a decision which was met with sharp criticism
Congress complains to EC against Modi, Irani
The Congress on Friday moved the Election Commission against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah for allegedly "dragging" the armed forces in politics repeatedly.
Chose between one who gives befitting reply to enemy or one who winks in parliament: Keshav Maurya
Taking a jibe at Congress president Rahul Gandhi, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Friday said that people of the country must choose between a leader who gives a befitting reply to the enemy and a leader who winks in the parliament.Addressing an election rally, he said, "It is time for the country to decide whether it needs a prime minister who orders for retaliation or the one who winks while sitting in the parliament.""Prime Minister Narendra Modi works at least eighteen hours a day and hasn't taken even a single leave in the last five years. He needs your support to further develop the nation", he added.The deputy chief minister also launched a scathing attack on the opposition parties by saying, "Demonetisation and lack of vote has infuriated the elephant. The elephant which had gone fat after eating money has become even smaller than buffalo's calf. The cycle that used to grab land and houses has been broken by people. There is also a hand that has ...
Congress blames Mamata for cancellation of Rahul's rally, says 'scared TMC using cheap methods'
Senior Congress leader and party's Darjeeling Lok Sabha candidate Shankar Malakar has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of 'resorting to cheap methods' against her opponents.Malakar's comments came after Darjeeling district administration denied permission for landing Rahul Gandhi's chopper. The Gandhi scion was scheduled to address a rally here on April 14.In a statement, Malakar said: "Such disdain shown by the local administration towards our party president as well as star campaigner Rahul Gandhi clearly shows that the Trinamool and its Supremo is scared and resorting to such cheap and unconstitutional methods against her opponents.""Due permission was sought via the official app, for a program of Congress President Rahul Gandhi, but permission was denied for his helicopter to land on the April 14, even when the permission for the actual venue of the meet was already given on April 7th," he claimed.Congress candidate Malakar also said that no new dates for Rahul ..
India-Asean officials meet, discuss connectivity
A two-day meeting of 21st Asean-India Senior Officials concluded here on Friday after they discussed ways to impart impetus to connectivity and deepen cooperation on financial matters.
Pompeo: China financing of Maduro prolongs Venezuela crisis
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said that China's financing of President Nicolas Maduro's government is prolonging the crisis in Venezuela. Pompeo kicked off a four-country tour of Latin America in Chile, where he met with President Sebastin Pinera to discuss the US-China trade war and the Venezuelan crisis. Hyperinflation, shortages of food and medicine and other hardships have forced more than 3 million Venezuelans about one-tenth of the population to flee the country in the last few years. "China's bankrolling of the Maduro regime helped precipitate and prolong the crisis in that country," Pompeo said on Friday, adding that China invested over USD 60 billion, "with no strings attached." "It's no surprise that Maduro used the money to use for tasks like paying off cronies, crushing pro-democracy activists, and funding ineffective social programs," he said. "I think there's a lesson, a lesson to be learned for all of us: China and others are being hypocritical calling for ...
UN condemns attack in Pakistan's Quetta
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the attack in Pakistan's southwest city of Quetta, a UN spokesman said.
New Sudan head resigns, army says 'not a coup'
Sudan's new military leader has resigned just a day after being sworn in, as the country's army rulers insisted they would pave the way for a civilian government. The head of Sudan's new ruling military council, General Awad Ibn Ouf, announced his departure on Friday after being sworn in late Thursday following the ouster of long-time president Omar al-Bashir. His move came shortly after the council's political chief Lieutenant General Omar Zain al-Abdin told Arab and African diplomats at a meeting broadcast on state television: "This is not a military coup, but taking the side of the people." Ouf's departure was an apparent sign of confusion among the northest African country's new leaders after Thursday's ousting of iron-fisted Bashir. But there was jubilation at the news on the streets of Khartoum. Tens of thousands of protestors had kept up a vigil at the army headquarters in the Sudanese capital Friday angrily demanding that the military make way for a civilian government. "I ...
Vadra sure of Rahul, Sonia's victory from Rai Bareli, Amethi
Congress president Rahul Gandhi's brother-in-law Robert Vadra on Friday exuded confidence over his family members getting another term from Amethi and Raebareli constituencies in the ensuing Lok Sabha elections.Vadra's mother-in-law Sonia Gandhi is an incumbent MP from Raebareli and Rahul Gandhi from Amethi and both are seeking re-election from their respective constituencies.Vadra had also accompanied Rahul Gandhi in filing of nomination from Amethi.Speaking to ANI, Vadra said, "I think people of Amethi and Rae Bareli feel very happy that the family is with them and have been with them forever and the development is always on our minds. We always reach out and meet everyone. We will do all we can to further develop both Amethi and Rae Bareli."Vadra made these comments during a function organised here as part of his pre-birthday celebrations. The business men celebrated his birthday with students of Bal Sahyog School in Connaught Circus in New Delhi."It's actually a week before my ...
US sanctions Venezuela's oil sector again
Even though Venezuela has borne damages amounting to USD 100 billion from previous US sanctions, the United States on Friday imposed a fresh set of sanctions against Venezuela's oil sector again, further crippling the humanitarian crisis in the Latin American country.The new sanctions, imposed by the US Treasury Department, target four companies from Liberia and Italy. Nine ships belonging to the firms have also been sanctioned, according to Sputnik.The United Nations, meanwhile, outlined that US sanctions have aggravated the economic situation in Venezuela, with UN Special Rapporteur Idriss Jazairy bringing attention to the humanitarian crisis in the South American nation.Venezuela is currently facing a political and economic crisis, which is worsened by hyperinflation, blackouts, and an acute shortage of water and medicines.National Assembly leader Juan Guaido proclaimed himself as the President of Venezuela in January, as protests calling for President Nicolas Maduro's ouster shook
BJP knocks EC's door again, alleges violence by BJD workers
A delegation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday knocked the doors of the state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) twice in last 24 hours alleging that Biju Janata Dal (BJD) supporters attacked the BJP workers in the state."CM Patnaik has a fear to lose the election, BJD activists thrashed our leaders. We have filled the complaint but no action has been taken against these goons. We have demanded the EC to intervene in this matter," said Samir Mohanty, state Vice President, BJP.Mohanty further claimed that Patnaik and his party have become habitual in violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).On Thursday, a BJP delegation met the CEO and filed a complaint alleging the violation of Model Code of Conduct by Patnaik.The BJP delegation also alleged that BJD released their election manifesto on April 9, during the prohibition period, which was also live telecasted on TV channels."We would like to inform you that CM Naveen Patnaik's campaign speeches of 11 April at Boudh, Sonepur, and .
Rahul Gandhi offers prayers at Golden Temple
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday late night offered prayers at the Akal Takht, Golden temple.Rahul was accompanied by Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh during his visit to the Golden Temple.The Gandhi scion is scheduled to pay floral tributes tomorrow at the Jallianwala Bagh Memorial whose centenary is being observed on Saturday.The brutal massacre had taken place on April 13, 1919, after the passing of tyrannical Rowlatt Bill which aimed to curtail civil liberties and the subsequent Satyagraha launched by Mahatma Gandhi.
Modi flays Kumaraswamy for 'insulting' jawans
Dubbing the ruling Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) a "dynastic" party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday criticised Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy for reportedly saying those who don't get a square meal join the army and become jawans.
Sudan military council appeals for economic aid
Sudan's military council appealed on Friday for financial aid from regional peers to tackle a worsening economic crisis, a day after the ouster of president Omar al-Bashir. "We want your donations as we have some economic issues," the head of the military council's political committee, Lieutenant General Omar Zain al-Abdin, told Arab and African diplomats in a televised meeting, citing "a shortage of essential items like flour and fuel".
Over 79% polling in Andhra Pradesh
A little over 79 per cent voters cast their votes in the simultaneous elections to 175-member Andhra Pradesh Assembly and 25 Lok Sabha seats on Thursday, poll officials said on Friday.