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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 […]

EC functioning like an “agent of BJP”, says Cong

8:25 pm September 27, 2019

Bengaluru: The Congress in Karnataka on Friday said the Election Commission was functioning like an “agent of BJP” and termed its move to defer bypolls to 15 assembly segments in the State till the Supreme Court decides on the case of disqualified Congress-JD(S) legislators as “arbitrary.” In the country’s history,this is the first time the […]

Whistleblower: White House tried to ‘lock down’ call details

9:19 pm September 26, 2019

WASHINGTON: The whistleblower complaint at the center of Congress’ impeachment inquiry alleges that President Donald Trump abused the power of his office to “solicit interference from a foreign country” in next year’s U.S. election. The White House then tried to “lock down” the information to cover it up, the complaint says. The 9-page document released […]

PM Modi to chair meeting of CSIR society on Friday

PM Modi wishes Manmohan Singh on his 87th birthday

12:05 pm September 26, 2019

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished Congress leader and his predecessor Manmohan Singh on his birthday. “Best wishes to our former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji on his birthday. I pray for his long and healthy life,” Modi tweeted. Manmohan Singh, a Rajya Sabha member and one of the Congress’s top […]

Manmohan Singh to attend Kartarpur Corridor inauguration: Qureshi

Cong leaders wish former PM Manmohan Singh on birthday

11:53 am September 26, 2019

New Delhi: Top Congress leaders on Thursday wished former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on his birthday and recalled his dedication and selfless service to nation building. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wished good health and happiness to Singh, who turned 87 today. “On his birthday, let us acknowledge Dr Manmohan Singh Ji’s selfless service, dedication & […]