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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Over 17,400 citizens write to EC seeking action against PM Narendra Modi for hate speech
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Australian journalist leaves country amid visa troubles, says ‘too difficult to do my job in India’
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Ramachandra Guha: Why 2024 is India’s most important election since 1977
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Rights group PUCL seeks disqualification of PM Narendra Modi for hate speech in Rajasthan
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Dubai: How a high-altitude jet stream, not cloud seeding, created a storm ‘the size of France’
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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.
Scroll Staff
Video
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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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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Eco India: How can India deal with its mounting tyre waste?
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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.
Scroll Staff
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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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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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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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IPL 2024: Marcus Stoinis helps Lucknow breach the Chennai fortress with unbeaten century
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Jyothi Surekha Vennam finishes second in women’s compound qualification
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Table Tennis: Sreeja Akula overtakes Manika Batra as India’s highest ranked women’s singles paddler
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IPL 2024: Sandeep Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal lead Rajasthan Royals to dominant win over Mumbai Indians
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Squash: Saurav Ghosal announces retirement from professional circuit