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Before the attack in March 2019, Tarrant, an Australian, had put up online posts that contained anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim and Right Wing extremist views. He had mounted a camera on his head, and live-streamed the attack. He received a life sentence in August 2020. … [Read more...] about Indian-origin youth in Singapore detained for planning to attack Muslims at two mosques

"The day's proceedings record the details of the morning session. The interventions from party leaders, front and backbenchers, and nominated personalities were full of compliments and complimentary references. Procedural correctives, the 'no legislation in the din' rule and dignified impartiality were specifically mentioned. One senior member on the back benches blessed me with a Sanskrit verse and wished me long life in Upanishadic terms! "The PM participated in this, and while fulsome in his compliments was somewhat selective in his reference to my work. Hardly any mention was made of my period as Chairman, Rajya Sabha and while my professional career as a diplomat was alluded to and lauded, it was sought to be pigeonholed in the 'atmosphere, thought process, debates amidst such people' (meaning Muslim countries) where I was assigned, supplemented by work in Muslim surroundings as VC of AMU and as Chairman of NMC," Mr. Ansari says. … [Read more...] about Two happenings in my last week in office tended to cause offence in some quarters, says Hamid Ansari

When the IUML guarded its strongholds, the Congress was perceived to have had a dismal electoral outcome. Soon after the civic body results, Mr. Kunhalikutty had hinted at the necessity of the Congress bucking up for the victory of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in the upcoming Assembly elections. … [Read more...] about Oommen Chandy, Ramesh Chennithala meet IUML’s Thangal at Panakkad

“The State committee of the Vanitha League has decided to formally demand to the IUML leadership that women members of the party be given due representation in the selection of candidates for the Assembly elections,” said P. Kulsu, State general secretary of the IUWL. Women members of the IUML had proved their mettle as members of local bodies, she said. However, she said the party’s decision would be supported as women members never felt any neglect within party bodies. … [Read more...] about IUWL makes strong pitch for women candidates

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