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Show of unity by BSP MLAs at dinner meet
- March 24, 2018
The BJP has fielded Anil Kumar Agarwal, a businessman, as its ninth candidate forcing a contest in the elections. Singh, who is also party's deputy leader in the legislative assembly, organized the dinner at his Gomtinagar residence on Wednesday. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
The BJP has fielded Anil Kumar Agarwal, a businessman, as its ninth candidate forcing a contest in the elections. Singh, who is also party's deputy leader in the legislative assembly, organized the dinner at his Gomtinagar residence on Wednesday. (more...)
Founder of Toys 'R' Us dies at 94
- March 24, 2018
Last Wednesday Toys R Us announced it would close all of its United Kingdom stores after administrators failed to find a buyer for the collapsed retailer, resulting in the loss of 3,000 jobs . He and other investors have pledged a total of $200 million in financing and hope to raise four times that amount in crowdfunding in order to bid for up to 400 of the Toys "R" Us stores being liquidated in bankruptcy. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Last Wednesday Toys R Us announced it would close all of its United Kingdom stores after administrators failed to find a buyer for the collapsed retailer, resulting in the loss of 3,000 jobs . He and other investors have pledged a total of $200 million in financing and hope to raise four times that amount in crowdfunding in order to bid for up to 400 of the Toys "R" Us stores being liquidated in bankruptcy. (more...)
China allows foreigners to enter $27 trillion payments market
- March 24, 2018
Lighthizer is testifying before the Senate Finance Committee. "But there is a chance for them to compete in the cross-border payment market". "We will just observe what occurs now, but I would say that the commercial, economic and geopolitical reality that we must take cognisance of is that China has arrived as a major technological competitor". (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Lighthizer is testifying before the Senate Finance Committee. "But there is a chance for them to compete in the cross-border payment market". "We will just observe what occurs now, but I would say that the commercial, economic and geopolitical reality that we must take cognisance of is that China has arrived as a major technological competitor". (more...)
Russian Federation is a rogue state. Will Theresa May do what Trump hasn't?
- March 24, 2018
Britain's foreign secretary accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of personally ordering the poisoning of the Skripals, who remain hospitalised in critical condition after the March 4 attack. "The use of a nerve agent in Salisbury follows a well-established pattern of Russian state aggression", it said in a second tweet linked to a slideshow listing alleged Russian contraventions of global rules. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Britain's foreign secretary accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of personally ordering the poisoning of the Skripals, who remain hospitalised in critical condition after the March 4 attack. "The use of a nerve agent in Salisbury follows a well-established pattern of Russian state aggression", it said in a second tweet linked to a slideshow listing alleged Russian contraventions of global rules. (more...)
United States files trade complaint against China over licensing practices
- March 24, 2018
The risk of an escalation in which there were a broad-based tariff across a range of Chinese goods followed by a response from Beijing that was commensurate with that would cause a hit to US and Chinese growth, a rise in USA inflation and possibly prompt China to take domestic action to boost growth. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
The risk of an escalation in which there were a broad-based tariff across a range of Chinese goods followed by a response from Beijing that was commensurate with that would cause a hit to US and Chinese growth, a rise in USA inflation and possibly prompt China to take domestic action to boost growth. (more...)
Russian diplomats expelled from UK
- March 24, 2018
Moscow retaliated against May's move to expel 23 Russians by announcing the expulsion of the same number of Britons. Britain says the Skripals were poisoned with a Russian-made nerve agent, in violation of an worldwide ban on chemical weapons. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Moscow retaliated against May's move to expel 23 Russians by announcing the expulsion of the same number of Britons. Britain says the Skripals were poisoned with a Russian-made nerve agent, in violation of an worldwide ban on chemical weapons. (more...)
Virginia Beach man arrested for threatening to murder Rep. Scott Taylor
- March 24, 2018
The aggression wasn't a first for Godwin, the US attorney's office said in a Friday statement . "I will just handle this myself", Godwin allegedly said to a Taylor staffer. The official charge he faces is threatening to murder and assault a USA official, which comes with a maximum penalty of 10 years, if convicted. He made his initial appearance at the federal courthouse on Friday in Norfolk, but his bond hearing and preliminary hearing will be on Tuesday. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
The aggression wasn't a first for Godwin, the US attorney's office said in a Friday statement . "I will just handle this myself", Godwin allegedly said to a Taylor staffer. The official charge he faces is threatening to murder and assault a USA official, which comes with a maximum penalty of 10 years, if convicted. He made his initial appearance at the federal courthouse on Friday in Norfolk, but his bond hearing and preliminary hearing will be on Tuesday. (more...)
Security alert over at Cambridge Analytica's London HQ
- March 24, 2018
In a statement on Friday, before the 18 enforcement officers went in, the ICO said, "We're pleased with the decision of the judge and we plan to execute the warrant shortly". The notice came after reports that political parties had used the data analytics firm during elections. "The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued a notice to Cambridge Analytica, wherein the serious breach of propriety and misuse of data meant to profile and influence voting behaviour has ... (more...)
- March 24, 2018
In a statement on Friday, before the 18 enforcement officers went in, the ICO said, "We're pleased with the decision of the judge and we plan to execute the warrant shortly". The notice came after reports that political parties had used the data analytics firm during elections. "The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued a notice to Cambridge Analytica, wherein the serious breach of propriety and misuse of data meant to profile and influence voting behaviour has ... (more...)
US President Donald Trump Threatens Former Vice President Joe Biden With Violence
- March 24, 2018
Nevertheless, if Biden does choose to chase the democratic nomination, he and Trump could potentially go head-to-head during the next run for president . Biden boasted about beating up the president while he was at a rally against sexual violence for his organization It's On Us. Biden has previously said he thinks he could have won the presidency if he had stood in 2016. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Nevertheless, if Biden does choose to chase the democratic nomination, he and Trump could potentially go head-to-head during the next run for president . Biden boasted about beating up the president while he was at a rally against sexual violence for his organization It's On Us. Biden has previously said he thinks he could have won the presidency if he had stood in 2016. (more...)
Industry Sounds Off on Trump's Actions Against China
- March 24, 2018
Trump's actions fulfil his campaign pledge to demand fairer trade deals with countries and to retaliate against trading partners if the U.S. does not secure better agreements. Analysts say having direct oversight of the media will help the party hammer home its message domestically and also work to improve its image internationally. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Trump's actions fulfil his campaign pledge to demand fairer trade deals with countries and to retaliate against trading partners if the U.S. does not secure better agreements. Analysts say having direct oversight of the media will help the party hammer home its message domestically and also work to improve its image internationally. (more...)
Cyclone set to make land as category 4
- March 24, 2018
EDT (0436 UTC) the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instrument aboard NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captured a visible image of Tropical Storm Nora as it continued moving between northern Australia and New Guinea. Gulf cyclones were more unpredictable, and a coastal crossing of the Cape York Peninsula was possible anywhere south of Weipa on Saturday afternoon or Sunday, the Bureau of Meteorology said. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
EDT (0436 UTC) the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instrument aboard NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captured a visible image of Tropical Storm Nora as it continued moving between northern Australia and New Guinea. Gulf cyclones were more unpredictable, and a coastal crossing of the Cape York Peninsula was possible anywhere south of Weipa on Saturday afternoon or Sunday, the Bureau of Meteorology said. (more...)
Sacrametno Kings Game Delayed By BLM Protest ... Over Killing Of Unarmed Man
- March 24, 2018
Beforehand, marchers tried twice to gain access to Interstate 5, only to be met by about a dozen California Highway Patrol officers in riot gear and on horseback. Clark was holding a cellphone when he was killed. Sacramento police spokeswoman Matthew said Clark could have assumed police were in the area because a Sacramento County Sheriff's Department helicopter was circling overhead. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Beforehand, marchers tried twice to gain access to Interstate 5, only to be met by about a dozen California Highway Patrol officers in riot gear and on horseback. Clark was holding a cellphone when he was killed. Sacramento police spokeswoman Matthew said Clark could have assumed police were in the area because a Sacramento County Sheriff's Department helicopter was circling overhead. (more...)
No more free reign to China: Donald Trump after announcing tariffs
- March 24, 2018
Chinese officials last month launched a probe into American sorghum imports, and both agricultural products come from regions more supportive of Trump. Similarly, the trade deficit is unlikely to be resolved through higher tariffs . "If that is true, the impacts to the Chinese economy, to the Sino-U.S. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Chinese officials last month launched a probe into American sorghum imports, and both agricultural products come from regions more supportive of Trump. Similarly, the trade deficit is unlikely to be resolved through higher tariffs . "If that is true, the impacts to the Chinese economy, to the Sino-U.S. (more...)
Barack Obama shares parenting advice with New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern
- March 24, 2018
Today Mr Obama will today meet with Wahine Toa, a group of Maori women leaders. He was gifted with a whale tooth pendant and was honored with a hongi - a greeting in which two people press their noses and foreheads together. Before the dinner and speech, Sydney residents tried to catch a glimpse of the former USA president, who waved to a crowd as he toured the Sydney Opera House. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Today Mr Obama will today meet with Wahine Toa, a group of Maori women leaders. He was gifted with a whale tooth pendant and was honored with a hongi - a greeting in which two people press their noses and foreheads together. Before the dinner and speech, Sydney residents tried to catch a glimpse of the former USA president, who waved to a crowd as he toured the Sydney Opera House. (more...)
Fodder scam: 14 year jail term, Rs 60 lakh fine for…
- March 24, 2018
The CBI court had pronounced him guilty on March 19 in a fourth fodder scam case involving fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 3.13 crore from the Dumka treasury. The fodder scam, probed by the CBI, relates to the fraudulent withdrawal of almost Rs 950 crore between 1990 and 1995 when public funds were swindled from different treasuries for fictitious spends on fodder and other expenses for cattle. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
The CBI court had pronounced him guilty on March 19 in a fourth fodder scam case involving fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 3.13 crore from the Dumka treasury. The fodder scam, probed by the CBI, relates to the fraudulent withdrawal of almost Rs 950 crore between 1990 and 1995 when public funds were swindled from different treasuries for fictitious spends on fodder and other expenses for cattle. (more...)
TDP's exit from NDA unfortunate, unilateral
- March 24, 2018
He maintains that the Modi government stands for development of all and has "left no stone unturned" in ensuring growth and prosperity of Andhra Pradesh . TDP Chief and AP CM Chandra Babu Naidu, earlier this week, said he could not understand NDA government's stance regarding AP's issues, PTI reported. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
He maintains that the Modi government stands for development of all and has "left no stone unturned" in ensuring growth and prosperity of Andhra Pradesh . TDP Chief and AP CM Chandra Babu Naidu, earlier this week, said he could not understand NDA government's stance regarding AP's issues, PTI reported. (more...)
Ukraine's Rada committee approves arrest of Savchenko
- March 24, 2018
Savchenko, from entering with the weapons, it turned out, but the episode unnerved her colleagues, spurred a prosecutorial inquiry over her intentions, and led to the adoption this week of the weapons prohibition. "And she has said military coups are the most humane way of dealing with an illegitimate government", Karatnycky noted, adding that Savchenko has spoken positively about the late Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, who staged a coup in Chile in 1973. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Savchenko, from entering with the weapons, it turned out, but the episode unnerved her colleagues, spurred a prosecutorial inquiry over her intentions, and led to the adoption this week of the weapons prohibition. "And she has said military coups are the most humane way of dealing with an illegitimate government", Karatnycky noted, adding that Savchenko has spoken positively about the late Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, who staged a coup in Chile in 1973. (more...)
Kerala NIA court gives 7-year RI to 'IS recruit' Bihar woman
- March 24, 2018
Yasmin was convicted under section 120 B of IPC and given RI for 3 years, and under section 125 (Waging war against any Asiatic Power in alliance with the Government of India) of IPC, and awarded RI for 7 years and Rs 25,000 fine. Zahid was arrested from the New Delhi International Airport on July 30, 2016 when she was trying to leave for Kabul along with her minor child. The first accused, Abdul Rashid Abdulla , is believed to be in Nagarhar province of Afghanistan now. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Yasmin was convicted under section 120 B of IPC and given RI for 3 years, and under section 125 (Waging war against any Asiatic Power in alliance with the Government of India) of IPC, and awarded RI for 7 years and Rs 25,000 fine. Zahid was arrested from the New Delhi International Airport on July 30, 2016 when she was trying to leave for Kabul along with her minor child. The first accused, Abdul Rashid Abdulla , is believed to be in Nagarhar province of Afghanistan now. (more...)
JNU protest: Women Delhi Police officers manhandle female journalist
- March 24, 2018
The police has urged the journalists to call off their proposed protest outside the police headquarters. Our intention wasn't to obstruct the media from doing its job. According to media reports, Anushree Fadnavis, a Hindustan Times photojournalist , was not only roughed up by the policewomen but her camera was also snatched away, reports said. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
The police has urged the journalists to call off their proposed protest outside the police headquarters. Our intention wasn't to obstruct the media from doing its job. According to media reports, Anushree Fadnavis, a Hindustan Times photojournalist , was not only roughed up by the policewomen but her camera was also snatched away, reports said. (more...)
Amid high drama, Congress wins 3 Rajya Sabha seats in Karnataka
- March 24, 2018
BJP's candidate and sitting MP, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, who joined the party on the day of filing his nomination papers, polled 50 votes - the highest. In fact, Congress was supposed to support the JD (S ) candidate in the Rajya Sabha elections for one seat and field two candidates from their party. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
BJP's candidate and sitting MP, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, who joined the party on the day of filing his nomination papers, polled 50 votes - the highest. In fact, Congress was supposed to support the JD (S ) candidate in the Rajya Sabha elections for one seat and field two candidates from their party. (more...)
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