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Torres: Biden’s age isn’t ideal but ‘best hope’ to win

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NEW YORK — Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday faulted Democrats for not doing more to cultivate the “next generation of leadership,” adding it wasn’t ideal that President Joe Biden was mounting a reelection bid at age 80.
“He has a powerful record on which to run for reelection,” Torres said at a Manhattan event hosted by the Association for a Better New York, a pro-business civic group. “But is it ideal that we have an 80-year-old running for president? No. But he’s the best hope we have for beating Donald Trump or Ron DeSantis.”
Torres has backed Biden’s reelection bid.
Biden, who is already the oldest person to be elected president, has had to confront difficult questions about whether he’s mentally fit for four more years of grueling schedules. If elected, Biden would turn 86 at the end of his second term.
Torres, 35, made the remarks as part of a wide-ranging conversation on his first term in Congress alongside colleagues who have gotten significantly older than they were decades prior.
“I’m like an embryo in Congress,” the Bronx Democrat joked.
He faulted Democrats for not setting term limits for committee chairs like their Republican counterparts, a setup he said emboldens lawmakers to “feel they have a right to die with their gavel.”

“That stifles, I believe, the development of the next generation of leadership,” Torres said. “We have to be much more effective at building a bench rather than benching our young talent.”
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( With inputs from : www.politico.com )

April 26, 2023
War-torn FC Mariupol reborn in Brazil: ‘The least we could do to help give hope’
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A Ukrainian community in southern Brazil has decided to turn its local football team into FC Mariupol, a top-flight club disbanded after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in a show of solidarity with the war-torn country.
AA Batel, a team from the Prudentópolis region in Paraná, said on Monday they will take on Mariupol’s kit, crest and logo a year after the Ukrainian club’s facilities and stadium were destroyed in the invasion which Moscow calls a special military operation.
“The club represents the identity of our community and our community is more than 70% Ukrainian and Ukrainian descendants,” said the AA Batel president, Alex Lopes. “Ukraine has always been incredibly supportive of great Brazilian football talent and became an important gateway for players to enter the European market. This is the least we could do to help keep their club alive and give hope to Ukrainians all across the world.”
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Andriy Sanin, vice-president of the disbanded club, said: “We’re so grateful for this warm welcome by AA Batel. The war has been devastating to our city, but to have this football team from halfway around the world offer to keep our name alive during this dark time in our history – it’s impossible to express how much this means to us.”
Ukrainian Premier League club Mariupol have previously competed in the qualifying rounds for the Uefa Cup and the Europa League, most recently in the 2019-20 season.
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( With inputs from : www.theguardian.com )
April 25, 2023
Hope to see legal stamp on rainbow marriages: Parents of LGBTQ+ children

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New Delhi: A group of over 400 parents has written to Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud, heading a bench hearing the pleas seeking legal sanction for same-sex marriage, urging that their LGBTQIA++ wards be granted the right to “marriage equality”.
The letter by Sweekar-The Rainbow Parents’ assumes significance it comes when a five-judge constitution bench headed by the CJI is hearing a batch of petitions seeking legal validation for same-sex marriage for the fourth day.
“We desire to see our children and children-in-law find final legal acceptance for their relationship under the Special Marriage Act in our country. We are certain that a nation as big as ours which respects its diversity and stands for the value of exclusion, will open its legal gate of marriage equality to our children too.

“We are growing old. Some of us will touch 80 soon, we hope that we will get to see the legal stamp on the rainbow marriage of our children in our lifetime,” the group said in its letter.
Sweekar-The Rainbow Parents’ is a group formed by the parents of Indian LGBTQIA++ ((lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, pansexual, two-spirit, asexual, and ally) wards with the aim of supporting each other to accept one’s child fully and be happy as a family.
“We are appealing to you to consider marriage equality,” the letter said.
It said from knowing about gender and sexuality, to understanding the lives of our children, to finally accepting their sexuality and their loved ones- the parents have gone through the whole “gamut of emotions”.
“We empathise with those who are opposing marriage equality, because some of us were there too. It took us education, debate and patience with our LIGTQIA++ children to realise that their lives, their feelings and their desires are valid. Similarly, we hope that those who oppose marriage equality will come around too. We have faith in the people of India, the Constitution and the democracy of our nation,” it said.

It referred to the apex court judgement of 2018 by which it decriminalised consensual gay sex.
The judgement ensured LGBTQIA++ people are treated with dignity and acceptance.
“Society is a changing and evolving phenomenon. Just as a rising tide lifts all boats, the judgement by the Supreme Court created a ripple effect on society and has helped,” it said.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

April 25, 2023
Hope his followers get message of harmony, says NCP on PM Modi’s cathedral visit on Easter

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New Delhi: Sharad Pawar’s NCP on Sunday said it was heartwarming to see Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit a cathedral on Easter and hoped it was a message to his followers to live in harmony with all minority communities.
NCP national spokesman Clyde Crasto extended Easter greetings to the prime minister as he visited the Sacred Heart Cathedral in the national capital.
“Hope it is a message to his followers to live in peace and harmony with the Catholic community and all minority communities in India,” Crasto said.

The prime minister lit a candle before the statue of Jesus Christ in the cathedral and met spiritual leaders from the Christian community.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

April 9, 2023
Hope Rahul will be convicted in my petition too: Sushil Modi

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Patna: Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi on Thursday expressed hope that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will get “adequate punishment” by a court here which has “summoned” the latter next month in connection with a case lodged by the former.
In a video statement, Modi, now a Rajya Sabha member, disclosed that the MP/MLA court in Patna has asked Gandhi to appear in person on April 12 in connection with the petition lodged by the BJP leader following the then Congress president’s controversial speech at Karnataka in 2019.
“Gandhi has been summoned for recording of statement under Section 317 CrPC. I am confident that like the court in Surat, the court here will hold him guilty and award adequate punishment (adequate punishment)”, said Modi, who had filed his petition on April 18, 2019, five days after Gandhi made the impugned remarks at a rally in the thick of Lok Sabha polls.
Modi added “Gandhi and his party believe in dynasty politics and cannot bear the sight of an OBC, Narendra Modi, in the Prime Minister’s chair. They, therefore, routinely engage in slander. Only the judiciary can effectively check this tendency”.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

March 30, 2023
Palestinian, Israeli Presidents hope for peace, stability

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Ramallah: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his Israeli counterpart,Isaac Herzog expressed the hope that peace and stability would prevail in the Palestinian territories and the entire Middle East.
Abbas received a telephone call from Herzog to congratulate him on the occasion of the Muslim holy month of Ramzan, which falls on March 23 this year, reports Xinhua news agency.
The phone call came amid growing tensions between Israel and the Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem that have been going on since the beginning of this year.
At least 89 Palestinians, including women and children, have been killed since January, while 15 Israelis were killed in a series of attacks in the same period of time, according to official figures.
The telephone conversation also came two days after a five-party meeting was held in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, gathering representatives from the Palestinian Authority, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and the US.
According to a communique released after the meeting, the five parties recognized the necessity to de-escalate tensions on the ground, prevent further violence, as well as pursue confidence-building measures, and address outstanding issues through direct dialogue.
The meeting was the second of its kind to end the flaring tensions.
The first one was held in the Jordanian city of Aqaba on February 26.

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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

March 22, 2023
“I repair .. hope to be back on ramp soon”, Amitabh Bachchan writes about his latest wish

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Mumbai: Amitabh Bachchan misses the fun and frolic on the ramp. Are you wondering what makes us think so? Check his latest Instagram post.
Taking to Instagram in the wee hours of Monday, the senior Bachchan posted a throwback picture of himself from the ramp. In that frame, Amitabh was dressed in a black kurta-pyjama with white embroidery embossed on the kurta. The superstar completed the look with white shoes and a black shade.
“… thank you for all the prayers and wishes for my recovery .. I repair .. hope to be back on the ramp soon…” Amitabh wrote in the caption and shared a folded hands emoji and a rose with it.
Fans lapped up the post with encouraging comments. One wrote, “Love you, Amitabh Bachchan, sir nice!” “Black looks great on you… hope to see u dazzling,” wrote another one.
For the unversed, Amitabh broke his rib cartilage and suffered a muscle tear to his right rib cage during the shooting of an action sequence of the film ‘Project K’ in Hyderabad. The actor was flown to Mumbai after the initial treatment.
Amitabh wrote in his blog, “In Hyderabad at shoot for Project K, during an action shot, got injured, rib cartilage popped broke and muscle tear to the right rib cage. Cancelled shoot, did doctor consult & scan by CT at AIG Hospital in Hyderabad and flown back home.”
The actor continued, “Strapping has been done and rest been advocated .. yes painful .. on movement and breathing .. will take some weeks they say before some normalisation will occur .. some medication is on also for pain .. So all work that was to be done has been suspended and cancelled dropped postponed for the moment until healing occurs ..I rest at Jalsa and am mobile a bit for all the essential activities .. but yes in rest and generally lying around …”
Since then, Amitabh has been keeping his fans updated about his health progress through his blogs and tweets. The news of his recovery will surely bring broad smiles to the face of his fans.

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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

March 20, 2023
Hope it’s taken to logical conclusion: Mehbooba on J-K’s Amshipora case

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Srinagar: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti Wednesday expressed hope that the Army court’s decision to recommend life imprisonment for a captain in connection with a “staged” encounter in Shopian district’s Amshipora is taken to a logical conclusion.
She also demanded government jobs for the victim’s families.
Completing general court-martial proceedings in less than a year, an Army court has recommended life imprisonment for a captain in connection with the killing of three men in the “staged” encounter in Amshipora in south Kashmir in July 2020.
According to officials, the life sentence is subject to confirmation by higher army authorities.
“I hope the case is taken to a logical conclusion because we have seen, be it Pathribal or Machhil, it is said there will be action, but ultimately, nothing happens.
“I hope the three innocent labourers who were brutally murdered get justice,” Mehbooba told reporters in the Shopian district in south Kashmir.
She said Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha had promised government jobs to the victims’ families and should keep the pledge.
“Whatever little money they were given, that was spent in fighting the case. Now they have nothing left. So, I appeal to the LG to provide jobs to them,” Mehbooba added.

The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister also demanded government job and compensation to the family of Rashid Dar of Kunan village in Kupwara, whose body was recently found in a forest “after he went missing in army custody two months earlier”.
“He was also an innocent labourer. He was in Army custody and disappeared. Then his body was found. We have no hope of justice, but, I will still say that a thorough probe be conducted.
“His family is very poor, they should be given a job and a huge compensation from the Army,” Mehbooba said.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

March 8, 2023
Hope CBI Takes Note of APTECH Recruitment Scam, Mehbooba Mufti After Investigation Agency’s ‘Do Not Pay Money/Bribe’ Messa

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Srinagar, Mar 7 (GNS): Peoples Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday expressed her astonishment over Central Bureau of Investigation’s message asking people not to pay any money or bribe to any government servant/employee, in the backdrop of purported awarding of contract to APTECH Company for conducting upcoming Jammu Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) exam(s).
Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, Mufti wrote; “Amusing to receive a message from CBI to report bribes. A blacklisted company like APTECH is given contracts repeatedly to wreak the future of J&Ks youth. Hope CBI takes note of APTECH recruitment scam. Lets see how many heads roll (sic).”
Mufti’s reaction came after CBI (Srinagar) delivered a (text) message to mobile phone users, reading; “Do not pay money/bribe. If any Govt. servant/employee demands money/bribe, please inform CBI Srinagar on 9419900977 and 0194-2455514 or email to hobacsgr@cbi.gov.in (sic).”
Notably, the purported awarding of contract to APTECH Company has evoked widespread resentment from the job aspirants in Jammu and Kashmir even as condemnation from many political leaders. (GNS)
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( With inputs from : thegnskashmir.com )

March 7, 2023
Hope CBI Takes Note of APTECH Recruitment Scam, Mehbooba Mufti After Investigation Agency’s ‘Do Not Pay Money/Bribe’ Messa

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Srinagar, Mar 7: Peoples Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday expressed her astonishment over Central Bureau of Investigation’s message asking people not to pay any money or bribe to any government servant/employee, in the backdrop of purported awarding of contract to APTECH Company for conducting upcoming Jammu Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) exam(s).
Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, Mufti wrote; “Amusing to receive a message from CBI to report bribes. A blacklisted company like APTECH is given contracts repeatedly to wreak the future of J&Ks youth. Hope CBI takes note of APTECH recruitment scam. Lets see how many heads roll (sic).”
Mufti’s reaction came after CBI (Srinagar) delivered a (text) message to mobile phone users, reading; “Do not pay money/bribe. If any Govt. servant/employee demands money/bribe, please inform CBI Srinagar on 9419900977 and 0194-2455514 or email to [email protected] (sic).”
Notably, the purported awarding of contract to APTECH Company has evoked widespread resentment from the job aspirants in Jammu and Kashmir even as condemnation from many political leaders. (GNS)
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( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

March 7, 2023