Day: October 19, 2020

Supreme Court formally rejects Trump election challenge cases

Supreme Court to review Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy

9:24 pm October 19, 2020

Washington: The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to review a Trump administration policy that makes asylum-seekers wait in Mexico for U.S. court hearings. As is typical, the court did not comment in announcing it would hear the case. Because the court’s calendar is already full through the end of the year, the justices will not […]

Thousands without heat, water after tornadoes kill dozens

Florida begins early voting with no major problems reported

9:20 pm October 19, 2020

Fort Lauderdale: Floridians began early voting in much of the state Monday with no serious problems reported as the Trump campaign tries to cut into an early advantage Democrats have posted in mail-in votes in the key swing state. Many polling sites had long lines before dawn as voters awaited their opening. One county had […]

‘Clouds,’ by teen who died of cancer, hits No. 1 on iTunes

9:18 pm October 19, 2020

Minneapolis: Seven years after his death to cancer at age 18, a Minnesota singer-songwriter has returned to the top of the iTunes chart with his inspirational tune “Clouds.” The Star Tribune reports that “Clouds” by Zach Sobiech took over iTunes’ No. 1 slot from Justin Bieber on Sunday, two days after the Hollywood movie of […]

Gadkari to lay foundation stone for Rs 694 cr multi-modal logistics park in Assam

9:18 pm October 19, 2020

New Delhi : Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will on Tuesday lay the foundation stone for India’s first multi-modal logistics park in Assam to be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 694 crore, an official statement said. The multi-modal logistic park will be developed under the ambitious Bharatmala Pariyojna. “Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin […]

Sarbananda Sonowal takes charge as AYUSH minister

Assam CM speaks to Modi, Shah on clash at border with Mizoram

9:15 pm October 19, 2020

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday over the situation at the state’s border with Mizoram where a violent clash left several people injured, officials said. Sonowal informed the prime minister about his discussion with Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga and the steps taken by the Assam government to diffuse the tension at the border, they said. During […]