Us Elections 2016
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Russian interference in US polls: Former Trump aide pleads guilty to conspiracy, lying
Rick Gates could earn a shortened prison term for admitting his guilt and cooperating with the federal inquiry.
Scroll Staff
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United States: Donald Trump Jr was in touch with WikiLeaks shortly before 2016 election
The US president’s son had submitted the correspondence to investigators conducting an inquiry into Russia’s alleged role during the 2016 election.
Scroll Staff
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Facebook will share details on Russia-linked 2016 political ads with US Congress
The social media company had initially refused to provide information on the 3,000 advertisements with the Congress.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Congress to legally challenge unopposed win of BJP Surat candidate after Lok Sabha polls
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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In his new book, journalist Boria Majumdar addresses BCCI’s two-year ban after an online controversy
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US elections: Facebook says a firm likely in Russia spent $100,000 on ads with divisive messages
The social media giant said 3,000 ads and 470 ‘inauthentic’ accounts and pages spread polarising views on topics including immigration, race and gay rights.
Scroll Staff
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I never thought this would be a big deal, says Russian lobbyist about meeting Donald Trump Jr
Rinat Akhmetshin said he attended the meeting where the president’s son was promised Kremlin-linked material about Hillary Clinton.
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Donald Trump blames Barack Obama of inaction over Russia’s alleged meddling in 2016 election
His comments came after a June 23 Washington Post article revealed that Obama had been aware of President Vladimir Putin’s ‘direct involvement’ in the matter.
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Video
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Donald Trump is not under investigation, says his lawyer, though the president had claimed otherwise
Jay Sekulow said Trump had merely been reacting to news report when he said he was being probed for obstruction of justice in the Russia scandal.
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Donald Trump admits he is being investigated in US election probe, criticises special counsel
Counsel Robert S Mueller III has sought interviews with intelligence officials for an investigation into the president’s alleged obstruction of justice.
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Teens report onslaught of bullying during divisive US presidential election
In a survey of 50,000 teens, some 70% reported abusive behaviour across months of a notably angry presidential campaign.
A C Thompson, ProPublica
The Reel
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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Trump promised to resign from his companies – but there’s no record he’s done so
To transfer control of his companies, the president has to submit filings in Florida, Delaware and New York. But there's no available record of the paperwork.
Al Shaw, ProPublica & Derek Kravitz, ProPublica
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Trump trolls, Pirate Parties and the Italian Five Star Movement: The internet meets politics
In the aftermath of Trump’s victory, commentators accused Facebook of being indirectly responsible for his election.
Simone Natale and Andrea Ballatore, The Conversation
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From wars to Partition and 9/11: A writer reacts to Trump's win in words, news clippings and photos
Amitava Kumar looks back at crucial (and often painful) moments in history and how this matches up.
Amitava Kumar
The Field
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: India lose to China in group stage-decider; progress to quarter-final
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Diaz and Chhangte on target as Mumbai City beat FC Goa to enter final
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IPL 2024: Varun Chakravarthy, Phil Salt star as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals
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Boxing, Asian U22 and Youth C’ships: Brijesh, Sagar, Sumit enter semi-finals, assured of medals
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Badminton, Thomas Cup 2024: India through to quarter-finals with comfortable win over England