Day: September 28, 2019

President Donald Trump says US troops ‘largely out’ of Syria region

For Trump, a high-velocity threat like none he’s ever faced

9:48 pm September 28, 2019

WASHINGTON: From the moment Donald Trump became a national political figure, he has been shadowed by investigations and controversy. They have been layered, lengthy and often inconclusive, leaving many Americans scandal-weary and numb to his behavior. And with each charge against him, Trump has perfected the art of deflection, seemingly gaining strength by bullying and […]

Slain Indian-American deputy devoted life to Sikh faith, serving others

9:39 pm September 28, 2019

JERSEY VILLAGE, Texas: Slain Indian-American deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal carried a badge and gun while devoting his life to a faith that teaches love and peace. The Houston Chronicle reports that Dhaliwal, who was fatally shot Friday during a traffic stop near Houston, used his role as a sheriff’s deputy on the Harris County force area […]

‘This man lives forever’: Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe is buried

9:31 pm September 28, 2019

ZVIMBA, Zimbabwe: A priest asked God to take pity on Robert Mugabe as the family of the longtime Zimbabwean leader buried him Saturday at his rural home. They chose a private farewell for one of Africa’s most divisive figures after a weeks-long dispute with the administration that forced him from power. “This man lives forever,” […]

Punjab CM condemns killing of Indian-American Sikh police officer in US

8:56 pm September 28, 2019

Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday condemned the killing of an Indian-American-Sikh police officer in the US State of Texas. Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal, who made headlines in the US when he was allowed to grow a beard and wear a turban on the job, was shot and killed in an “ambush-style” attack in […]

Red sanders worth Rs 2 crore seized, 5 held

Three held with Rs 13L red sandalwood at Delhi airport

8:52 pm September 28, 2019

New Delhi: Three passengers have been apprehended by CISF personnel at the Delhi airport for carrying red sandalwood logs worth about Rs 13 lakh in an alleged illegal manner, officials said on Saturday. They said Ashish Chhabra, Deepak Mahroliya and Sandesh Dhingeya were intercepted on Friday at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) as their […]