Month: December 2019

Us vs. them: Trump aiming to use impeachment to rev up base

NEW YORK — Using stark “us vs. them” language, President Donald Trump and his reelection campaign have begun framing his impeachment not as a judgment on his conduct but as a referendum on how Democrats regard him and his supporters.Full Coverage: Trump impeachment Mere days from the start of an election […]

Maharashtra to waive loans for struggling farmers

MUMBAI – India’s richest state of Maharashtra will give waivers for loans of up to 200,000 Indian rupees ($2,815) incurred by distressed farmers, its government said on Saturday. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray told the state legislature of the move on Saturday, but did not elaborate on how the […]

Modi says citizenship law not anti-Muslim as protests continue across India

NEW DELHI – Following days of violent, sometimes deadly protests across India against a new citizenship law critics say discriminates against Muslims, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a rally on Sunday for his Hindu nationalist party in the capital. New Delhi’s state election early next year will be […]

Afghanistan’s Ghani wins majority in presidential poll: preliminary results

Kabul, Dec 22: Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani was on track to win a second term Sunday, after election officials announced he had scored a majority in presidential elections. According to the Independent Election Commission, Ghani won 50.64 percent of the vote in the September 28 poll, while his […]

As Chandra Shekhar Aazad presented in court, followers chant ‘Raavan’

New Delhi, Dec 21: As Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad entered the court premises on Saturday to be produced before the metropolitan magistrate, his followers chanted “Raavan-Raavan”. There was a heated argument of about five minutes between journalists and police officials, before the scribes were allowed to go […]

Citizenship law, NRC have nothing to do with Indian Muslims: Modi

New Delhi, Dec 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday sought to assuage concerns of Muslims over the amended citizenship law and the NRC, saying both have nothing to do with Indian citizens and slammed his rivals for “inciting” people and trying to divide the country in their bid […]

Trump signs $1.4 trillion in spending, avoids shutdown

West Palm Beach (US), Dec 21: President Donald Trump has signed off nearly USD 1.4 trillion in spending that will keep the government funded through September 30, dodging the possibility of a shutdown ahead of what’s expected to be a contentious election season. White House deputy press secretary Judd […]

Sharad Pawar silent on whether Ajit will become deputy CM

Pune, Dec 21: NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday kept mum on whether senior party leader and his nephew Ajit Pawar would become deputy chief minister in the Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray would soon take decision on cabinet expansion, Pawar said at a press […]

Vice President of India to give away prestigious 66th National Film Awards on 23rd December

open view news desk The 66th National Film Awards for 2018 is all set to take place at a gala event in New Delhi on 23rd December, 2019. The Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu will give away the Awards in gracious presence of Union Minister for Information & […]

Telephone Call between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and H.E. Charles Michel, President of the European Council

open view news desk Prime Minister received a call today from H.E. Charles Michel, President of European Council. Prime Minister warmly congratulated Mr. Michel on assumption of the office of the President of the European Council and conveyed best wishes for a successful tenure. Prime Minister expressed confidence […]

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