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Mayawati Demands Justice From BJP For UP's Sonbhadra Clash Victims

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 19, 2019

Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati Friday accused both the BJP and the Congress of continued "harassment of tribals" and demanded justice for the victims of the Sonbhadra clash in Uttar Pradesh, which left 10 people dead.

Hongmeng OS Isn’t an Android Replacement, Huawei Executive Says

Tasneem Akolawala | Friday July 19, 2019

Huawei board member and Senior Vice President Catherine Chen has confirmed in an interview that the Hongmeng OS is not meant for smartphones.

Canada's Trudeau Condemns Trump Attacks: 'That Is Not How We Do Things'

World News | Reuters | Friday July 19, 2019

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday added his voice to those condemning an attack by U.S. President Donald Trump against four minority Democratic congresswomen, saying "that is not how we do things in Canada."

Somali-Born Lawmaker Brands Trump 'Fascist' After Rally Taunt

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday July 19, 2019

Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar branded Donald Trump a "fascist" on Thursday as the president sought to distance himself from mocking chants of "Send her back!" directed at the Somali-born lawmaker by his supporters.

Amazon's $10 Billion Pentagon Contract Being Closely Looked At: Trump

World News | Reuters | Friday July 19, 2019

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration was looking closely at Amazon.com's bid on a $10 billion cloud contract with the Defence Department after getting complaints from other tech companies.

"Inhumane": Mexico President On Drug Lord El Chapo's Jail Sentence

World News | Reuters | Friday July 19, 2019

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Thursday called the jail conditions of drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman inhumane, while vowing to bring down violence stemming from drug violence by creating a society less obsessed with material wealth.

After Backlash, Donald Trump Says Lawmakers "Obligated To Love Country"

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 19, 2019

US President Donald Trump has said lawmakers have an obligation to love and embrace the country, as he disavowed the chanting of "send her back" by his supporters against a Democratic Congresswoman.

No Sanctions On Turkey "Right Now" Over Russian Weapons Purchase: Trump

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday July 19, 2019

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he was not considering economic sanctions "right now" on Turkey after its major weapons purchase from Russia.

Trump Disavows Supporters' "Send Her Back" Chant Aimed At Congresswoman

World News | Reuters | Friday July 19, 2019

President Donald Trump tried to distance himself on Thursday from supporters' chants of "send her back" at a rally where he blasted Somalia-born U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar, as Republicans worry the incendiary mantra could set the tone for the 2020 campaign.

$5 Trillion Economy "Isn't Coming Out Of Heaven," Says Pranab Mukherjee

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Friday July 19, 2019

Former President Pranab Mukherjee delivered an unusually sharp critique of the government over the economy on Thursday, calling out the disbanding of the Planning Commission and saying that India's widely-publicised $5-trillion GDP target would only be possible thanks to the work of the previous governments.

Iran Counters US Claim Of "Destroying" Drone, Says "No Information"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday July 19, 2019

Tensions in the Gulf region mounted Thursday as US President Donald Trump said an American naval vessel shot down an Iranian drone that threatened the ship as it was entering the Strait of Hormuz.

Blog: 'Aborting Chandrayaan-2 Better Than Showing Fireworks To President'

Blog | Pallava Bagla | Thursday July 18, 2019

Patience pays at ISRO. Hundreds of scientists spent the last three days burning the midnight oil and working in teams from cities like Thiruvananthapuram, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad, with the Prime Minister's Office keeping an eye on the progress.

Congresswomen Helping Fuel Rise Of Militant Hard Left, Says Donald Trump

World News | Reuters | Thursday July 18, 2019

US President Donald Trump stepped up his vilification of four liberal lawmakers as un-American at a raucous rally on Wednesday, underscoring that the attacks will form a key part of his strategy for winning re-election in 2020.

Tax Officials Attach Rs 400 Crore Plot Belonging To Mayawati's Brother

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 18, 2019

The Income-Tax Department has attached a "benami" plot worth Rs 400 crore in Noida belonging to BSP chief Mayawati's brother and his wife, an official order said.

100% Confident Trust Vote Will Be Defeated In Karnataka: BS Yeddyurappa

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 18, 2019

As the Congress-Janata Dal Secular coalition government in Karnataka faces a trust vote after the resignation of 16 legislators and two independents pulling their support earlier this month, Bharatiya Janata Party president BS Yeddyurappa said today that he is confident that the motion would be defeated.