The top US representative in talks with North Korea on Monday slammed Pyongyang's demands as hostile and unnecessary as its end-of-year deadline approaches, but held open the door for fresh negotiations.The North has insisted that Washington offer it new concessions by the end of 2019 with the process largely deadlocked since the collapse of a summit in Hanoi in February.Pyongyang has issued a series of increasingly strident declarations in recent weeks, and US special representative Stephen Biegun told reporters in Seoul: "We have heard them all."Close "It is regrettable that the tone of these statements towards the United States, the Republic of Korea, Japan and our friends in Europe have been so hostile and negative and so unnecessary," he said. "The US does not have a deadline, we have a goal." related news Britain PM Boris Johnson sets off on post-election Brexit mission Boeing could suspend or cut 737 MAX output: Report Pyongyang has said that if Washington fails to … [Read more...] about North Korea comments ‘hostile and unnecessary’: US envoy
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BJP asks Sena to choose between power and Savarkar
BJP spokesman Shahnawaz Hussain on Sunday said the country will never forgive Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for insulting Veer Savarkar and asked the Shiv Sena to choose between power and the freedom fighter.Talking to reporters here, Hussain, in a stinging attack on the Congress leader, said there can be no comparison between Savarkar and Gandhi, who has a "borrowed" surname."Just tweeting a protest against Gandhi's insult of Savarkar will not do. (Shiv Sena president) Uddhav Thackeray has to take a stand onwhether he wants to share power with the Congress which has insulted the national icon and freedom fighter," he said.Close Addressing the Congress' mega 'Bharat Bachao Rally' in Delhi on Saturday, Rahul Gandhi rejected the BJP's demand for apology over his "rape in India" barb, and added that his name was Rahul Gandhi, not "Rahul Savarkar", and he will never apologise for speaking the truth. related news Jharkhand Assembly Election | Congress raising storm over … [Read more...] about BJP asks Sena to choose between power and Savarkar
Protests in UK over Citizenship Amendment Act, Modi government’s ‘failures’
People from different groups gathered outside the Indian High Commission here on Saturday to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act and what they branded as Modi government's "failures".A group of protesters from the British Assamese community, dressed in their traditional attire and accompanied by children, waved placards in Assamese as well as some in English that read: “Save Democracy, Stop CAB”.The peaceful demonstration involved some sloganeering against the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), which was signed into law earlier this week.Close “Assam is united and CAB is divisive. Say no to division, yes to unity,” said one of the activists. related news No need to fear, Indian Muslims neither intruders nor refugees: NCM chairman on CAA Kashmiri pandit group welcomes CAB, says entire nation 'stands with PM' Alongside, the Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) UK chapter organised its “Bharat Bachao Rally” (Save India) to coincide with … [Read more...] about Protests in UK over Citizenship Amendment Act, Modi government’s ‘failures’
Delhi court to pronounce verdict in Unnao rape case against Kuldeep Sengar today
A Delhi court, on December 16, will pronounce its verdict in in the case of alleged kidnapping and rape of a woman by expelled Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Kuldeep Singh Sengar in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh in 2017.During the in-camera proceedings, District Judge Dharmesh Sharma had said that he was likely to pronounce the verdict on December 16 after conclusion of hearing of final arguments by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the accused in the case.The judge heard the case on a day-to-day basis from August 5 after it was transferred to Delhi from a court in Lucknow based on the Supreme Court of India (SC)'s direction.Close The woman was allegedly kidnapped and raped by Sengar in 2017 when she was a minor. The court has also framed charges against co-accused Shashi Singh in the case. related news Citizenship Act protest: Detained Jamia students released by police Jharkhand Election Voting LIVE: Polling underway in 15 … [Read more...] about Delhi court to pronounce verdict in Unnao rape case against Kuldeep Sengar today
Maharashtra Assembly Election: BJP fields Eknath Khadse’s daughter Rohini from Muktainagar
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has dropped senior leader Eknath Khadse and cabinet minister Vinod Tawde from the list of candidates contesting Maharashtra Assembly polls, 2019.The party declared the candidature of Eknath Khadse's daughter Rohini from his Muktainagar constituency in north Maharashtra as it released its fourth list of seven candidates for the October 21 polls. The decision to field Rohini Khadse indicates the BJP succeeded in placating her father, who had been representing Muktainagar since 1991.One of the senior-most BJP leaders in Maharashtra, Eknath Khadse had been sidelined in the party following allegations of corruption and that he misused his office in a land deal.Close He had to resign as revenue minister in 2016 and has not been taken back into the Cabinet by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. related news Delhi court to pronounce verdict in Unnao rape case against Kuldeep Sengar today Citizenship Act protest: Detained Jamia students … [Read more...] about Maharashtra Assembly Election: BJP fields Eknath Khadse’s daughter Rohini from Muktainagar