A lawyer for Najib, who was ousted from office in last week's general election, said police seized handbags and a few other personal items from Najib's home in money-laundering money laundering probe.
The 28 worried EU leaders are gathering in the Bulgarian capital for discussions over dinner on Wednesday on how to salvage the nuclear deal and European business dealings with Iran from Trump's sanctions and how to avoid a trade war in an escalating tariff dispute with the United States.
Explosions in Kilauea's crater sparked an aviation red alert due to risks the ash plume could blow into aircraft routes and damage jet engines.
Donald Trump has often painted members of MS13 -- a gang that originated in the United States but with roots in El Salvador -- as "vicious" and "killers".
Guatemala was one of only a few nations that backed US President Donald Trump's decision in December to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital and is only the second country to move its embassy to the holy city.
Cancellation of the summit, the first meeting between a serving U.S. president and a North Korean leader, would deal a major blow to what would be the biggest diplomatic achievement of Trump's presidency.
The transcripts released by the Senate Judiciary Committee reflect an aggressive Russian outreach to Donald Trump both before and after the June 2016 meeting, including an effort to arrange a follow-up get-together that November with members of his transition team.
The assault in the city of Pekanbaru on Sumatra island -- also claimed by IS -- saw a group ram their minivan into a gate at the station and then attack officers, police said.
The report by the OPCW's fact finding mission for Syria "determined that chlorine was released from cylinders by mechanical impact in the Al Talil neighbourhood of Saraqib."
China, the world's top crude oil buyer, imported around 655,000 barrels a day on average from Iran in the first quarter of this year, according to official Chinese customs data - equivalent to more than a quarter of Iran's total exports.
Iraq declared victory in December over Islamic State, which had seized control of nearly a third of the country in 2014, but it continues to carry out attacks and bombings in Baghdad and other parts of Iraq.
Israeli forces killed 60 Palestinians near the Gaza-Israel border on Monday during demonstrations against the opening of the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, in the bloodiest day in Gaza in years.
At 36 and with a successful self-made career behind her, few doubt that the television star and humanitarian activist is ready to join the cast of the monarchy.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales were among officials attending an inauguration ceremony at the new embassy at an office park in the disputed city at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The marks for 158822 candidates (Qualified + Non Qualified) are now available and candidates who had appeared for the Tier II exam can download their detailed marks on or before 15th June 2018.
Experts claim Uttar Pradesh had the second highest incidence of obstructive lung disease linked to air pollution among all Indian states as of 2016, with Rajasthan topping the list.
There has also been controversy over Uttar Pradesh State Bridge Corporation Ltd managing director Rajan Mittal, who was removed from the post by the previous Samajwadi party government but reinstated after the BJP came to power in Uttar Pradesh.
Candidates who failed to apply online successfully for various Competitive Exams and Recruitment drives can now submit their applications till 31st May 2018, 12PM Midnight.
The results of Swachh Survekshan 2018, which aims to estimate levels of cleanliness across cities in the country, were announced on Wednesday by Minister of State for Housing Hardeep Singh Puri.
Indian Maritime University (IMU), Chennai, is scheduled to organize the IMU Common Entrance Test (CET) 2018 on 2nd June 2018 for candidates aspiring to pursue UG, PG, Diploma courses at 7 Indian Maritime University Campuses in Mumbai, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam, Kochi and Chennai, and 21 affiliated institutes of IMU across the country.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) had organized the Combined Defence Services Examination - CDS II 2017 in the month of November 2017 followed by Interviews by the Services Selection Board (SSB).
The report, which is based on the analysis of self-sworn affidavits of 221 out of 222 newly elected MLAs in the Karnataka 2018 Assembly Elections, states that 97% of the elected MLAs are crorepatis.
Senior advocate Vikas Singh, representing Sahara chief Subrata Roy and the group, told the court that they have failed to sell a parcel of the Aamby Valley for depositing the money.
At least 18 people were killed on Tuesday after a portion of the flyover being built by the Uttar Pradesh Bridge Corporation collapsed on a busy road as it crushed a mini bus, cars and two-wheelers.
The school van came in contact with the live high-tension wire when the students were returning home.
A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra considered the submission of Jethmalani seeking urgent hearing and said that a three-judge special bench, which had heard the matter in the early hours, would re-assemble tomorrow.
The Congress had on Wednesday termed Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala's decision to invite BJP leader B S Yeddyurappa to form the government as "murder of democracy and trampling of Constitution". Responding to the accusation, Shah, in a tweet, said, "The 'Murder of Democracy' happens the minute a desperate Congress made an 'opportunist' offer to the JD(S), not for Karnataka's welfare but for their petty political gains. Shameful!"
For politicians of every hue there is premium on loyalty. Even in the choice of the bus service deployed to ferry MLAs, the Congress and JD(S) leaders have fallen back upon people with impeccable track record and loyalty to the party.
Mehbooba’s tweet that the ceasefire will help set up an atmosphere for “sustained dialogue” also suggests that the Centre either wants to provide a better atmosphere for its interlocutor Dineshwar Sharma or start a fresh round of dialogue in Kashmir.
According to results available for 439/3254 gram panchayats (includes uncontested wins) around 11.30am, the TMC ha won 404 seats, BJP 20, Congress 6, Left Front 2 and Others 7. The polls were marred by widespread violence leaving at least 20 people dead and over 70 injured.
BJP legislature party leader B S Yeddyurappa was today sworn in as the chief minister of Karnataka for a second time, after an overnight high-voltage legal battle in the Supreme Court which refused to stay his swearing-in.
The newly appointed Chief Minister on Thursday took oath in the name of farmers and the almighty.
The 75-year-old Lingayat strongman was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Vajubhai Vala at a ceremony at Raj Bhavan amid loud cheering by his supporters.
B S Yeddyurappa takes oath as the 23rd chief minister of Karnataka even as Congress and JD(S) are protesting in the city. Nearly 16,000 policemen have been deployed to avoid any untoward incident in the wake of agitation.
Elections in India have been controversial for a long time. Interesting political events formed the mainstay of the 1997 state elections in Uttar Pradesh when a popular Congress party leader, now an elected representative to Parliament on BJP ticket, Jagdambika Pal, served as CM for a day.
But the real test for septuagenarian B S Yeddyurappa begins now. His first tenure as CM lasted for just seven days in 2007. The 20-20 match with JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy had a bitter fallout for the BJP. Kumaraswamy after serving his first 20 months in office pulled the rug on BSY within days of handing over reins of power to the BJP.
The apex court, which commenced the hearing at 2.11 AM and ended at 5.28 AM, however made it clear that the swearing-in and the government formation in the state would be subject to the final outcome of the case before it.
Governor Vajubhai Vala on Wednesday invited Yeddyurappa to be sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka while BJP sources say the ceremony will be commenced at 9.30am. The JDS-Congress petition has sought a stay on the swearing-in.
Repolls were held in 572 booths across West Bengal districts following reports of widespread violence during the panchayat polls on Monday which had claimed at least 12 lives.
In a communique, Vala invited Yeddyurappa to form the government and take oath as chief minister on Thursday. He also asked Yeddyurappa to seek a vote of confidence within 15 days of assuming office.
The governor took the decision on inviting the BJP, the single largest party in the state, and not the majority coalition of JDS and Congress, after consulting with former Attorney General Mukul Rohtagi in the evening.
A senior party leader told News18 that Singh’s yatra could commence from next week but instead of being a state-wide affair, it would be a district-wise yatra.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said the decision would go a long way in healing the wounds of people of the state who have been suffering the pain of violence and uncertainty for the past three decades or so.
The 69-year-old leader received flak from several senior party MLAs, who held him responsible for the Congress' performance, citing his complete authority in selection of candidates and the Lingayat issue, they said.When the BJP formed the government at the Centre in 2014 and Modi finally ascended the high seat in Delhi, Vala was rewarded for keeping the BJP fortress intact and was made the Governor of Karnataka.
Both the BJP and the Congress have staked claim to forming the government in Karnataka and the ball is in governor's court now.
Koliwad, who lost from Ranebennur by 6000 votes to an independent allegedly fielded by Siddaramaiah, said that Congress must reclaim the party from him.
A senior police officer said that a notice has been sent to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and he will be examined on May 18 at 11 am.
The JD-S leader H.D. Kumaraswamy named Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah for the offer as the BJP, he said, was desperate to form a government and deny the JD-S a chance to form a government with Congress backing.
Last year in September, it was School Education Minister Vijay Shah who first championed the idea to instill patriotism among students.
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