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BJP Asks All Party Ministers to Resign From J&K Cabinet
- April 18, 2018
There were reports that the BJP has made a decision to recast its ministers in the cabinet and there was no threat to the BJP-PDP coalition government. However, Singh appeared to be changing his narrative today, saying he wanted a CBI probe so that justice could be ensured for the victim. Mehbooba's big challenge was to manage discord with a steady hand. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
There were reports that the BJP has made a decision to recast its ministers in the cabinet and there was no threat to the BJP-PDP coalition government. However, Singh appeared to be changing his narrative today, saying he wanted a CBI probe so that justice could be ensured for the victim. Mehbooba's big challenge was to manage discord with a steady hand. (more...)
Pak rejects allegations of inciting Indian Sikh pilgrims Khalistan issue
- April 18, 2018
The spokesperson pointed out the Sikh community has been protesting against the Indian government for screening a controversial movie in India, which hurt their religious sentiments. "No amount of Indian propaganda could succeed in turning this right into a wrong", it claimed. The Sikh devotee, who didn't wish to give his name, said a handful of pligrims had brought various items such as pressure cookers, women suits, mangal sutras, bindis, women rings and other ornaments, for sale as they ... (more...)
- April 18, 2018
The spokesperson pointed out the Sikh community has been protesting against the Indian government for screening a controversial movie in India, which hurt their religious sentiments. "No amount of Indian propaganda could succeed in turning this right into a wrong", it claimed. The Sikh devotee, who didn't wish to give his name, said a handful of pligrims had brought various items such as pressure cookers, women suits, mangal sutras, bindis, women rings and other ornaments, for sale as they ... (more...)
US Market Indexes Close Higher Again on Tuesday
- April 18, 2018
Buoyant profits at banks aren't good enough for investors. The S&P 500 index rose 21.54 points, or 0.8 percent, to 2,677.84. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Some companies failed to impress traders. Wall Street is forecasting the strongest growth in seven years for S&P 500 companies, and the hope has been that healthy profit reports will steady the market following a rough couple of months. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Buoyant profits at banks aren't good enough for investors. The S&P 500 index rose 21.54 points, or 0.8 percent, to 2,677.84. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Some companies failed to impress traders. Wall Street is forecasting the strongest growth in seven years for S&P 500 companies, and the hope has been that healthy profit reports will steady the market following a rough couple of months. (more...)
Amit Shah in Karnataka, Oklahoma wildfire, and other news in pictures
- April 18, 2018
The police said the protesters, claiming to be from a group related to Lingayat community, carried posters demanding a separate religion status and tried to proceed towards the venue near the State Secretariat - Vidhana Soudha. Earlier this month, while addressing a press conference during his fourth round of visit to Karnataka, Shah said the Lingayat move was the Congress' strategy to stop veteran leader BS Yeddyurappa from becoming the chief minister of the state. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
The police said the protesters, claiming to be from a group related to Lingayat community, carried posters demanding a separate religion status and tried to proceed towards the venue near the State Secretariat - Vidhana Soudha. Earlier this month, while addressing a press conference during his fourth round of visit to Karnataka, Shah said the Lingayat move was the Congress' strategy to stop veteran leader BS Yeddyurappa from becoming the chief minister of the state. (more...)
Medication mule sentenced in Australia for cocaine cruise
- April 18, 2018
Roberge pleaded guilty in February to importing a commercial quantity of a border controlled substance, and in swapping fashionable clothes for prison rags, has earned the job of "sweeper" while in jail. The Sea Princess vessel made stops in Ireland, the U.S., Canada, New Zealand and South American countries, including Colombia and Peru, during a seven-week journey, the report said. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Roberge pleaded guilty in February to importing a commercial quantity of a border controlled substance, and in swapping fashionable clothes for prison rags, has earned the job of "sweeper" while in jail. The Sea Princess vessel made stops in Ireland, the U.S., Canada, New Zealand and South American countries, including Colombia and Peru, during a seven-week journey, the report said. (more...)
More April Snow Expected in Midwest, Plains and Rockies This Week
- April 18, 2018
Since mixed precipitation is included in the forecast, some roads could get an ice glaze, making travel hard, especially during the Wednesday evening commute. "The wintry mix will change over to accumulating snow Wednesday morning". Tuesday night: Mostly cloudy, low around 28. The snow from the previous storm and the cold air in place sets the stage for another storm that will produce more snow, ice and highs in the 30s Wednesday. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Since mixed precipitation is included in the forecast, some roads could get an ice glaze, making travel hard, especially during the Wednesday evening commute. "The wintry mix will change over to accumulating snow Wednesday morning". Tuesday night: Mostly cloudy, low around 28. The snow from the previous storm and the cold air in place sets the stage for another storm that will produce more snow, ice and highs in the 30s Wednesday. (more...)
NHS conducts cyber security assessment. Zero trusts pass
- April 18, 2018
The outbreak of WannaCry in May past year affected one third of NHS trusts in England , leading to the cancellation of thousands of appointments and operations as staff were locked out of devices and IT systems. The government's Public Accounts Committee has today released the findings of its report into the WannaCry ransomware which hit the NHS in May 2017, revealing that not one NHS trust is up to an acceptable standard of cyber security. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
The outbreak of WannaCry in May past year affected one third of NHS trusts in England , leading to the cancellation of thousands of appointments and operations as staff were locked out of devices and IT systems. The government's Public Accounts Committee has today released the findings of its report into the WannaCry ransomware which hit the NHS in May 2017, revealing that not one NHS trust is up to an acceptable standard of cyber security. (more...)
European Union foreign ministers fail to agree on new sanctions against Iran
- April 18, 2018
Israel has refrained from making any official statement on the strike, which is believed to have dealt a serious blow to Iran's drone deployment in Syria. But another, from one of the three European powers, noted the bloc still had four weeks to go: "We are clearly heading there, though we need a bit more time". (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Israel has refrained from making any official statement on the strike, which is believed to have dealt a serious blow to Iran's drone deployment in Syria. But another, from one of the three European powers, noted the bloc still had four weeks to go: "We are clearly heading there, though we need a bit more time". (more...)
Forecasters warn of life-threatening wildfires in Oklahoma
- April 18, 2018
The Storm Prediction Center says gusty winds and low humidity in drought-stricken areas will create risky fire conditions in parts of Texas, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. The team must monitor the wildfire to make sure no hot embers cross the fire line, creating a new threat to surrounding areas. Firefighters from across the country are continuing to fight fires in the state. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
The Storm Prediction Center says gusty winds and low humidity in drought-stricken areas will create risky fire conditions in parts of Texas, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. The team must monitor the wildfire to make sure no hot embers cross the fire line, creating a new threat to surrounding areas. Firefighters from across the country are continuing to fight fires in the state. (more...)
Russia Ships More Military Hardware to Syria
- April 18, 2018
When asked if he is just trying to scare viewers, Mr Buzhinskiy said he was scared for the possible repercussions. "In my view, the primary motivations for the USA strikes on Syria were twofold: To send a clear signal to Russians who allegedly used chemical agents on the former Russian double-agent and his daughter in Britain; and, to reverse the lifting of a long-standing taboo on the use of chemical weapons that can be potentially deployed against American troops". (more...)
- April 18, 2018
When asked if he is just trying to scare viewers, Mr Buzhinskiy said he was scared for the possible repercussions. "In my view, the primary motivations for the USA strikes on Syria were twofold: To send a clear signal to Russians who allegedly used chemical agents on the former Russian double-agent and his daughter in Britain; and, to reverse the lifting of a long-standing taboo on the use of chemical weapons that can be potentially deployed against American troops". (more...)
Teen arrested after missing 98-year-old woman found dead in closet
- April 18, 2018
Authorities found Douglas dead inside her home on April 9 while performing a welfare check. He was transferred to the custody of Wadsworth Police Department and taken to Medina County Juvenile Detention Center. The suspect lives in the same neighborhood as Douglas, police said, and he's suspected of committing a string of break-ins targeting neighborhood cars and a trailer at a construction site. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Authorities found Douglas dead inside her home on April 9 while performing a welfare check. He was transferred to the custody of Wadsworth Police Department and taken to Medina County Juvenile Detention Center. The suspect lives in the same neighborhood as Douglas, police said, and he's suspected of committing a string of break-ins targeting neighborhood cars and a trailer at a construction site. (more...)
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:OXY)
- April 18, 2018
The company saw 5,121,414 shares trade hands over the course of the day. Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY ) has made its way to a 12-month gain of 16.88%. The stock of Walmart Inc. RBC Capital Markets has "Sector Perform" rating and $73 target. The company was maintained on Thursday, May 19 by Morgan Stanley. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
The company saw 5,121,414 shares trade hands over the course of the day. Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY ) has made its way to a 12-month gain of 16.88%. The stock of Walmart Inc. RBC Capital Markets has "Sector Perform" rating and $73 target. The company was maintained on Thursday, May 19 by Morgan Stanley. (more...)
Donald Trump praises Melania as Stormy Daniels continues public campaign
- April 18, 2018
Daniels, now on a national strip-club tour, said she has gained fame from her alleged encounter with Trump but "this isn't what I want to be known for". Cohen was in court Monday to argue over materials seized by investigators. At a press briefing last week, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was asked about when Trump learned of the payment to Daniels and the accompanying nondisclosure agreement. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Daniels, now on a national strip-club tour, said she has gained fame from her alleged encounter with Trump but "this isn't what I want to be known for". Cohen was in court Monday to argue over materials seized by investigators. At a press briefing last week, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was asked about when Trump learned of the payment to Daniels and the accompanying nondisclosure agreement. (more...)
Declaring Taj waqf property will lead to flood of claims
- April 18, 2018
The proceedings in the court are significant as the decision, one way or the other, will determine the fate of the decision taken by Waqf Board in July 2005 to unilaterally claim rights over Taj Mahal. Mr Khushid submitted that even in the case of Fatehpur Sikri, the board maintains the portion where a mosque is situated and ASI controls the area surrounding the monument. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
The proceedings in the court are significant as the decision, one way or the other, will determine the fate of the decision taken by Waqf Board in July 2005 to unilaterally claim rights over Taj Mahal. Mr Khushid submitted that even in the case of Fatehpur Sikri, the board maintains the portion where a mosque is situated and ASI controls the area surrounding the monument. (more...)
Rape, Murder of Young Girl Sparks Riots in Pakistan
- April 18, 2018
Orangi Town Division SP Abid Ali Baloch said the initial autopsy report suggests the girl was subjected to sexual assault before being strangled to death. He said that the protesters also resorted to shooting that injured 14 officers including SHO. Two out of three suspects mentioned by the girl's parents were arrested. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Orangi Town Division SP Abid Ali Baloch said the initial autopsy report suggests the girl was subjected to sexual assault before being strangled to death. He said that the protesters also resorted to shooting that injured 14 officers including SHO. Two out of three suspects mentioned by the girl's parents were arrested. (more...)
AP EAMCET 2018 admit card to be released today
- April 18, 2018
It is important to note that that AP EAMCET 2018 admit cards will not be sent to the applicants by post or mail. APEAMCET 2018 is conducted for admission to undergraduate programs in Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy courses. Candidates who have registered for the examination scheduled to start from April 22 can keep a check on the official website sche.ap.gov.in for updates on the release. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
It is important to note that that AP EAMCET 2018 admit cards will not be sent to the applicants by post or mail. APEAMCET 2018 is conducted for admission to undergraduate programs in Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy courses. Candidates who have registered for the examination scheduled to start from April 22 can keep a check on the official website sche.ap.gov.in for updates on the release. (more...)
Lalu Prasad's elder son Tej Pratap Yadav engaged to Aishwarya Rai
- April 18, 2018
Preparations have begun to decorate the entire hotel for Tej Pratap and Aishwarya Rai's engagement ceremony. As per reports, the engagement will take place at 12 noon on Wednesday. The engagement ceremony of Tej Pratap and Aishwarya Rai will take place at Hotel Maurya. Tej Pratap Yadav represents Mahua constituency in the Bihar Assembly. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Preparations have begun to decorate the entire hotel for Tej Pratap and Aishwarya Rai's engagement ceremony. As per reports, the engagement will take place at 12 noon on Wednesday. The engagement ceremony of Tej Pratap and Aishwarya Rai will take place at Hotel Maurya. Tej Pratap Yadav represents Mahua constituency in the Bihar Assembly. (more...)
'95% of world population breathe unsafe Air'
- April 18, 2018
Experts estimate that exposure to air pollution contributed to more than 6m deaths worldwide previous year, playing a role in increasing the risk of stroke, heart attack, lung cancer and chronic lung disease. China and India accounted for more than half of the death toll. The report also said India and China had the most number of people exposed to household air pollution in 2016 - 56 crore people in India and 41 crore people in China. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Experts estimate that exposure to air pollution contributed to more than 6m deaths worldwide previous year, playing a role in increasing the risk of stroke, heart attack, lung cancer and chronic lung disease. China and India accounted for more than half of the death toll. The report also said India and China had the most number of people exposed to household air pollution in 2016 - 56 crore people in India and 41 crore people in China. (more...)
Storm hits West Bengal at 98km/h; 15 dead, 50 injured
- April 18, 2018
Waterlogging was reported from several areas of Kolkata , including Behala in south Kolkata . Police informed that uprooted trees blocked at least 26 places thus causing inconvenience to commuters. Four of the deaths in Kolkata happened after a tree fell on an auto-rickshaw driving down Lenin Sarani. However, police, Disaster Management Group (DMG) personnel and Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) staffers are now continuing rescue efforts at several locations in the city. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Waterlogging was reported from several areas of Kolkata , including Behala in south Kolkata . Police informed that uprooted trees blocked at least 26 places thus causing inconvenience to commuters. Four of the deaths in Kolkata happened after a tree fell on an auto-rickshaw driving down Lenin Sarani. However, police, Disaster Management Group (DMG) personnel and Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) staffers are now continuing rescue efforts at several locations in the city. (more...)
Mumbai bomb blast: Death row convict Tahir Merchant dead
- April 18, 2018
Merchant, who was sentenced to death in connection with the case in September, was taken to Sassoon Hospital after complaining of chest pain. He died during treatment, the officer said. He also reportedly attended conspiracy meetings in Dubai and motivated his associates to arrange men from Mumbai to be sent to Pakistan for arms training. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Merchant, who was sentenced to death in connection with the case in September, was taken to Sassoon Hospital after complaining of chest pain. He died during treatment, the officer said. He also reportedly attended conspiracy meetings in Dubai and motivated his associates to arrange men from Mumbai to be sent to Pakistan for arms training. (more...)
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