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Trump wants people to come to US on merit, insists on building wall
Insisting that building a wall is the only solution to prevent the flow of illegal immigrants and drugs inside the US, President Donald Trump on Thursday said that he want people to come to America based on merit. "We want people to come in based on merit. We want people to come in that can help us successfully run all these companies that are pouring into the US because of what we've done and because of all of the incentives, that we've given, and because this is where the action is," Trump told reporters at a White House meeting with Republican leaders and administration officials on immigration proposal. The US under him, he said, is doing well. "We have a lot of people that, really, we need. We have the lowest unemployment rate we've had in much more than 50 years, with African American, with Asian American, with Hispanic American. We have the lowest unemployment rate we've had in the history of our country," the US President said. Trump insisted that building a wall was a must to
Gunman kills five at US bank: police
A gunman killed at least five people at a bank in Sebring, Florida in the southern United States, police said Thursday. "We have at least five victims, people who were senselessly murdered," Police Chief Karl Hoglund told a news conference. The shooter, identified as a 21-year-old resident of Sebring, has been taken into custody, Hoglund said. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
Snatch voting rights, govt jobs of people with more than two kids: Ramdev
Yog guru Ramdev, who has always expressed concern over controlling population in the country, has advised that the government should snatch away the voting rights of people who go for more than two children.Citing the rising population of India as reason for need of such actions, Ramdev at an event in Aligarh on Wednesday, said: "To control population of the country, voting rights, jobs and treatment facilities should be taken away from people who give birth to more than two kids and whether they are Hindus or Muslims. Then only the population will be controlled."While inaugurating Patanjali garment in Aligarh, Ramdev, a bachelor himself told media that such people should not be allowed to contest elections, denied admissions in government schools, do not seek treatment in a government hospital and not allowed to take government jobs. This was not the first time when the yog guru had made such statement. In November last year, he said that people like him, who do not get married, ...
Four arrested in plot to target Muslims in NY state
Four young men were arrested New York state for allegedly planning a "potentially lethal" attack on a Muslim community regularly targeted by US extremist sites, police said Wednesday. Police in Greece, New York recovered three explosive devices and 23 weapons -- mostly shotguns -- from the homes of the suspects, according to spokesman, Jared Rene. The four, whose ages range from 16 to 20, were accused of planning a "potentially lethal attack" for against a community called "Islamberg" several hours drive from Greece, Rene said. The community of some 200 people is managed by the organization Muslims of America, which thanked authorities for preventing a "possible massacre of our community." Rene said police were tipped off by a high school student who overheard other students speaking of a "next school shooter." When authorities searched homes they found weapons legally obtained by parents, but uncovered the attack plot. "The kids did the right thing. When they saw something, they said
Assam: 70 organisations protest against Citizenship Amendment Bill
As many as 70 organisations including Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), protested against the Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016, here on Wednesday.The Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016, was passed in the Lok Sabha on January 8.It will facilitate citizenship of six identified minority communities namely Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Christians and Parsis from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh who came to India before 31 December 2014.The proposed amendment in the Bill will make these persecuted migrants eligible to apply for citizenship. Under the proposed amendment, the minimum residency period for citizenship is being reduced from the existing 12 years under the present law to seven years. However, citizenship will be given to them only after due scrutiny and recommendation of district authorities and the state government."We are not in favour of this bill. Thousands of people from all over Assam have come here today to tell the government that we don't want this bill to be ...
Italian PM pitches for a united Europe, says sense of despair spreading
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Wednesday called for a united Europe saying a sense of despair is spreading where even middle class is facing poverty and everyone fears tomorrow to be worse than today. In a special address here at the WEF Annual Meeting, he said Italian people are questioning the validity and credibility of the European project without regarding its historical merits. "Our experience might be an indication of what Europe will look like tomorrow," he said. "A sense of despair is spreading. Even the middle class is facing poverty. Everyone feels that tomorrow will be worse than today," he added. Conte became the Prime Minister of Italy in June 2018, after two populist parties formed a coalition government. Prior to that, the 53-year old law professor was little known in politics. Italy is the euro zone's third largest economy but there are concerns about stagnant economic growth and stubbornly high youth unemployment. Conte proposed some urgent interventions to
Better sex ratio not due to 'Beti Bachao' scheme: Congress
Congress MP Sushmita Dev on Wednesday flayed the government, saying there is nothing to prove that the Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme is the cause of improvement in the sex ratio in the country.
Nurse arrested in case of US woman who gave birth in vegetative state
A male nurse has been arrested in Arizona for the sexual assault of a woman who gave birth while in a long-term vegetative state, police in the US state said Wednesday. The 29-year-old victim gave birth late last month to a baby boy, whose DNA was matched to that of the suspect, leading to the arrest, according to police. The suspect -- identified as Nathan Sutherland, age 36 -- faces charges of one count of sexual assault and one count of vulnerable adult abuse, Phoenix police Sergeant Tommy Thomson told a news conference. "The baby I am told is doing good," Thompson said. The CEO of the nursing facility resigned following the scandal, according to a statement sent to media. A lawyer for the woman's family has said the infant "has been born into a loving family and will be well cared for," according to The New York Times.
NECCC to talk to RS members on citizenship bill
The North East Congress Coordination Committee (NECCC) comprising representatives of all the state units of the party in the region on Wednesday resolved to talk to Rajya Sabha members to prevent passage of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in the Upper House of Parliament. The NECCC at a meeting held here took the resolution that it would take help of all Rajya Sabha members opposed to the Bill to prevent it from becoming an Act during the next session, according to a release issued by the Committee. The Congress would also convey the inherent dangers of the Bill to those members of the Upper House who may be undecided on the issue. The Bill has been already passed in the Lok Sabha. "A determined stand by a united opposition prevented its passage in the Rajya Sabha during the recently concluded session of Parliament. But the danger is not yet over as the NDA government would try to get it passed in the Rajya Sabha in the next session, which will be the last before the ...
News channel adopts Ruzazho village under CSR
On the 122nd birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, a Delhi-based news channel Wednesday adopted Ruzazho village in Phek district which is claimed as the first Azad Hind government administered village in 1944. Making the formal announcement of the adoption of this village under Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR), Sudarshan News Channel chief managing director and editor-in-chief, Suresh Chavhanke said that with the adoption the Sudarshan Rashtra Nirman Trust would endeavour to bring about all round development for this remote village. He said the Trust would pursue with the Central government for bringing about funds for development of roads, converting the village into Heritage village, developing the house where Bose stayed at Ruzazho into a national museum and also bring about Eklavya School into the village. He announced that the Trust would work towards transforming and equipping the village with modern facilities and also connecting it with the ...
Pak Hindu migrants seek Indian citizenship
New Delhi [India], Jan 23 (ANI): Refugees, who fled from Pakistan to India, escaping religious prosecution and atrocities they faced in their country, are urging the central government to provide them Indian citizenship.Residing in Rajasthan on temporary visas, which need to be renewed early, these migrants are struggling for identity and are finding it difficult to provide education to their children.All of them are born and brought up in Pakistan. They came to India a decade back when the situation worsened across the border. They now wish to live in a safe nation where their children can get education freely. In Pakistan, they had to face a tough time with no freedom of religion and education."We want our children to be successful in life. Indian Government should organise a camp and grant citizenship to the thousands of refugees in India," one of the refugees told ANI.Hope was revived for these people when the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 was passed in the Lok Sabha. ...
Emigrants played key role in India's freedom struggle: Yogi
Remembering Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on his anniversary, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that emigrants played a key role in the freedom of the nation along with Bose.Appreciating the emigrants for attending the three-day Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, Yogi said that India has reached new heights because of their achievements.Speaking at the concluding day of the event, he said: "The panel discussions were held on important issues. Not only Uttar Pradesh but the whole country can learn something from them. We will provide new momentum to the dialogue that we have begun during this event".He congratulated the people who were conferred with the Pravasi Bharatiya Sammaan during the event and said that he hopes the award would attract more people to their native country and encourage them to do great things.He welcomed the emigrants to the ongoing largest human congregation Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj.He also welcomed Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth and expressed his .
Ghosh eyeing return in Commonwealth Championships
Ace table tennis player Soumyajit Ghosh on Wednesday said he's eyeing a comeback in the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships in June after being granted unconditional bail by the Barasat court.
BJP will conduct caste-based census in 2021: Sushil Modi
Senior BJP leader and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi on Wednesday said the BJP will conduct a caste-based census in 2021 if the party remains in power.
Citizenship Bill: Attempts being made to create unrest in Assam, says Sarma
Protesters showed black flags to Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma who said on Wednesday some people were spreading rumours that after the passage of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, more Bangladeshis will be allowed to come into the state. The Bill seeks to grant Indian citizenship to persecuted minorities -- Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists and Christians -- from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan after they have stayed in India for seven years, instead of 12 years -- the current criteria. This is applicable to those who came to India before December 31, 2014. The protesters showed black flags to Sarma while he was on his way to attend an official event. "There isn't a single clause in the Bill that says more people will be brought in. An attempt is made to create unrest and divide Assam by spreading misinformation. Those who are opposing the Bill know nothing about it," he said. The state does not need any such agitation which creates only regressive atmosphere, the ...
Narendra Modi govt to conduct caste-wise census in 2021:Sushil
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi Wednesday said that Narendra Modi government has taken a decision to conduct caste-wise census in 2021, after the last one under British rule in 1931. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, during his weekly Lok Samvad programme on January 21, had also favoured caste-wise census in 2021. "After the first caste-census in 1931, the Narendra Modi government has taken a decision to conduct caste-wise census in 2021. "After the 2021 caste-census, the central government, if needed, will bring constitutional amendment bill to increase the reservation cap in order to provide reservation in proportion to the various castes," Sushil Modi said. Sushil Modi, who also holds finance department, said while addressing a function organised by BJP's Extremely Backward Class Morcha to celebrate 'Jannayak Karpoori Thakur birth anniversary' here. Kumar, during his Lok Samvad programme on Monday last, had said that it will be better if all the castes
Bengal has 'disastrous' approach towards women: Maneka
Slamming the West Bengal government, Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi on Wednesday said the state's approach towards women is "disastrous".
Chinese authorities detain students, labour activists
Chinese authorities have detained a dozen labour activists over recent days in the latest clampdown on efforts to organise workplaces in China, rights groups said. Beijing has taken an uncompromising line against efforts to establish independent labour unions in southern Guangdong province, the epicentre of China's high-tech manufacturing sector. The campaign is backed by campus Marxist groups at some of China's most prestigious universities -- several leaders of which have been arrested or disappeared in recent months. Another seven students and recent graduates from two elite Beijing universities were arrested on Monday, according to labour rights organisation Jasic Workers Solidarity. The students were rounded up hours after publishing a statement accusing police of recording forced video confessions of previously detained student activists who had supported the Guangdong union campaign, the rights group said. They had accused police of organising recent screenings of the videos, ..
BJP govt at the Centre saviour of illegal Bangladeshis : AASU
Leading students union of Assam AASU Wednesday termed the BJP-led central government as the "saviour of illegal Bangladeshis" and appealed to opposition parties to vote against the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in Rajya Sabha. The All Assam Students' Union (AASU) and its 30 allied organisations also vowed to stop the free movement of Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and BJP MLAs if they did not end the "conspiracy" to destroy Assamese identity, culture and language, as protests against the Bill continued to rock the north eastern state. Peasants organisation Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) and its 70 allied indigenous groups brought out a torch light procession demanding scrapping of the Bill, while the North East Congress Co-ordination Committee (NECCC) adopted a resolution demanding it. "Except BJP, all other parties are opposing the Bill. We appeal to all of them to vote against it in Rajya Sabha. We are looking at them with great hope. This will prove who is with ..
Cabinet approves India-Kuwait pact on domestic workers
The Cabinet Wednesday approved signing of an agreement between India and Kuwait for cooperation on recruitment of domestic workers, a move that will benefit over 3 lakh Indians, including 90,000 women working in the Gulf country. The Memorandum of Understanding provides a structured framework for cooperation on domestic workers related matters and provides strengthened safeguards for Indian domestic workers including female workers in Kuwait, a statement said. The pact is initially valid for a period of five years and incorporates provision for automatic renewal. A joint committee will be set up to follow up the implementation of this MoU. This will also promote bilateral cooperation in domestic workers related matters between the two countries. "Around 3,00,000 Indian domestic workers are deployed in Kuwait. This includes around 90,000 female domestic workers," the statement added.
