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PM launches ‘Fit India Movement’, says it will lead India towards healthy future

12:28 pm August 29, 2019

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Fit India’ Movement’ on Thursday, saying the initiative is the need of the hour and will take the country towards a healthier future. At a colourful ceremony, which included a presentation of India’s indigenous martial art forms, dances and sports, Modi said technology has contributed to a […]

Trump's counter to Democratic convention? Swing state trips

Trump praises ‘great’ Johnson after UK parliament suspension

9:29 pm August 28, 2019

Washington: President Donald Trump on Wednesday praised “great” British Prime Minister Boris Johnson after his controversial move to suspend parliament. Trump said the suspension — which critics call a deliberate attempt to stymie democratic opposition to Brexit — will make it “very hard” for Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn to seek a no-confidence vote against […]

UK’s Johnson moves to suspend Parliament ahead of Brexit

8:57 pm August 28, 2019

LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson maneuvered Wednesday to give his political opponents even less time to block a no-deal Brexit before the Oct. 31 withdrawal deadline, winning Queen Elizabeth II’s approval to suspend Parliament. His critics were outraged. Though Johnson previously had refused to rule out such a move, the timing of the decision […]

PM Modi visits Jaitley’s residence

3:25 pm August 27, 2019

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the family members of former Union minister Arun Jaitley at his residence here on Tuesday and offered floral tributes to a portrait of the departed leader. Jaitley (66) passed away at the All Institute of medical Sciences (AIIMS) here on Saturday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived at […]

US President Trump invites PM Modi to attend G-7 Summit

Modi speaks good English, but he just doesn’t want to talk: Trump

8:08 pm August 26, 2019

Biarritz/London: Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks very good English, but he just doesn’t want to talk, US President Donald Trump said jokingly on Monday before the two leaders met for formal talks on the sidelines of the G-7 Summit. The two leaders held 40-minute discussions in Biarritz, the French town which is hosting the meeting […]