Indian students clash over BBC's Narendra Modi documentary

7 days ago The National

Rival students clashed on the campus of India’s leading university where authorities cut off electricity after a ban on the screening a BBC documentary on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was ignored. READ MORE BBC's Narendra Modi documentary sparks fears of campus violence in IndiaStudent unions which organised a public screening of the documentary at Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University on Tuesday evening were denied permission by an administration that said the “unauthorised” screening could disturb harmony on the campus. “Students were watching the documentary on their phones and police were present in civvies. We will also file a complaint at the JNU Proctor office,” Aishe Ghosh, the president of the JNU student's union, said. JNUSU gave a call for screening of the "India:The Modi Question" documentary which was blocked by Modi Govt.The JNU admin siding by the govt snapped electricity-internet to stop the screening from happening.
Continue reading...

Read On "The National"

More News On "The National"

Martin Geissler claims voters feel Scottish independence is like Brexit in BBC interview

SCOTTISH independence “feels like” Brexit to voters, according to a BBC journalist who criticised the lack of detail in the government’s economic arguments for Yes. John Swinney was grilled on the economic case for independence, released earlier this month, which dealt with questions around future cross-Border trade with England, establishing a Scottish currency and re-joining the EU. ‘From a voter’s perspective Scottish Independence feels like Brexit’ The brass neck of BBC proposing, without any evidence whatsoever, Scotland running its own affairs would be worse than leaving our future to the madhouse down south, and in this week of all weeks. #bbcsundayshow pic.twitter.com/GO2dQxtiLx — Phantom Power (@PhantomPower14) October 23, 2022Sunday Show host Martin Geissler accused the Scottish Government of acting like the Brexit campaign had, claiming key pledges lacked “certainty or security”. He added: “The European Union has a track record of welcoming independent states.

3 months ago The National

What next for Boris Johnson, the former PM with aspirations to lead again?

Boris Johnson may have withdrawn from the race to be the next prime minister, but there are sure to be questions about what the ex-Number 10 resident does next. But Mr Johnson was forced late on Sunday to admit he could not unite his warring party, seemingly surrendering the Tory leadership race to his ex-chancellor Rishi Sunak. Even if he does secure sufficient support from Tory MPs, Mr Sunak may struggle to shake off the spectre of Mr Johnson. The blonde-haired, charismatic former Conservative leader said on Sunday that he thought he was “well placed” to lead to the Tories to victory at the next general election. It would be across-the-board, I’m sure.”Mr Johnson has extensive overseas experience, having been Foreign Secretary under Theresa May from July 2016 to June 2018.

3 months ago The National

Celebrity Net Worth: Lionel Messi kicks off new investment company

Messi has a net worth estimated at $600m, according to wealth tracking website Celebrity Net Worth. US singer Cher, 76, has a net worth estimated in excess of $360 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Cher, 76, has a net worth estimated at more than $360m, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Dhoni, 41, has a net worth of $180m, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Crawford and Gerber, who have been married for 24 years, are worth a combined $400m, according to estimates by Celebrity Net Worth.

3 months ago The National

Earth’s geophysical attributes – The National

The primordial heat energy composing of the reminder with almost 80 per cent of the heat from the earth’s core being through radioactivity. The heat creates a magnetic nature of the earth that protects the earth from the dangerous solar wind from decimating the earth. The magnetic poles shift and complete magnetic reversals are seen as evidences on the rock beds. The ground water after infiltration and percolation have the properties to respond to electric and magnetic surveys in the geophysical surveys. My Prayer for PNG today is: “Where you there when they crucified my Lord…”Next week: The geophysical regions of the earth

3 months ago The National

Scotland reacts as Liz Truss quits as Prime Minister after six weeks

A GENERAL election should be called in the wake of Liz Truss quitting as Prime Minister, politicians across Scotland have insisted. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon branded the situation as being “beyond parody” and said a General Election was a “democratic imperative”. The interests of the Tory party should concern no-one right now. “A General Election is now a democratic imperative. Just go.”The SNPSNP MP Stewart McDonald added the first action of the new Tory leader should be to go to the people of the UK.

3 months ago The National

Who will take over from Liz Truss? Will there be a UK General Election?

THE UK will see its 5th Conservative prime minister in just seven years after Liz Truss resigned after only 44 days in office. Will there be a General Election? Opposition parties, including the SNP, Labour and the LibDems have been demanding a General Election for some time. As it stands, no General Election will take place unless Parliament votes for one. Liz Truss said she was 'unable to fulfil my mandate' (Image: PA)What did Liz Truss say in her resignation speech?

3 months ago The National

Jazz pianist Fergus McCreadie ‘honoured’ to win Scots Album of the Year award

JAZZ pianist Fergus McCreadie’s Forest Floor was named as the winner of the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award on Thursday night. McCreadie, 25, was named the SAY winner at the ceremony in Stirling, the city where he first developed his unique vision for jazz music. The pianist was previously longlisted for a SAY Award in 2021 and shortlisted under the Fergus McCreadie Trio in 2019. “I’m really proud of how the trio comes across on the record and it’s such a privilege for us to have that recognised by the SAY award panel. “I’m also so excited by what this can do for Scottish jazz – we’re the first jazz act to win the prize and I really hope we won’t be the last.

3 months ago The National

Youssef Nabil’s solo exhibition in Dubai is a serene journey into dreamscape

It’s impossible to forget the work of Youssef Nabil. Existing between memory and imagination, film and photography, monochrome and bold colours, to experience an exhibition of Nabil’s work is to enter the dreamscape of a considerate and vulnerable artist. “It is about all the questions I have been asking myself recently about our journey in life,” Nabil tells The National. Photo: The Third Line / Youssef NabilNabil first came to prominence for his unique portraits of Egyptian and Western film stars and artists. Youssef Nabil’s solo exhibition is on show at The Third Line at Alserkal Avenue until next FridayThe Cultural Foundation's three new exhibitions — in pictures

3 months ago The National

BREAKING NEWS

23 minutes ago - Richard Madeley slammed for referring to guest's HIV diagnosis as Aids 24 minutes ago - Gavin Coombes and 4 Leinster stars nominated for Best European Player 24 minutes ago - Ozzy Osbourne Announces Retirement From Touring, Cancels 2023 European Tour Dates 24 minutes ago - Today's strikes explained - Check when and how your area is affected 25 minutes ago - Day of disruption in UK as up to half a million join walkout 25 minutes ago - Police offer cash reward in hunt for couple and newborn who went missing from motorway in Bolton 28 minutes ago - Armed police gun down killer dog after four-year-old mum's chilling scream of 'she's dead' 28 minutes ago - If Ethereum withdrawals are enabled today $1.5 billion in ETH would be on the move, here’s why this matters 34 minutes ago - Red Nose Day is back! Celebrities reveal biggest Red Nose makeover in history! 46 minutes ago - List of schools closed across England and Wales today as thousands of teachers go on strike 53 minutes ago - Pathaan to enter Rs 1000-crore club soon! KGF 2 to RRR, here are films that surpassed the mark 54 minutes ago - Small businesses to common citizen: 5 key Budget proposals explained 55 minutes ago - Gillian Keegan flaunts £10,000 Rolex watch as she tells striking teachers to be 'realistic' over pay 56 minutes ago - Fed preview: what could the Fed say to move the markets? 57 minutes ago - Jony Ive Designs 'Most Perfect Nose in History' for Comic Relief UK 57 minutes ago - University Of Florida Report Shows Spike In Consumer Sentiment Creeps With Dropping Inflation Rate 57 minutes ago - Half a million workers on strike in biggest day of industrial action in a decade 1 hour ago - Major road through North Yorkshire blocked by overturned tanker 1 hour ago - Nobel Peace Prize 2023: PRIO Director’s Shortlist Announced – Peace Research Institute Oslo 1 hour ago - South Korean court says stolen statue must return to Japan 1 hour ago - UK set for biggest strike action for years as teachers, civil servants walk out 1 hour ago - Milton Keynes dog attack – Tragedy as little Alice Stones, 4, is mauled to death while horrifying screams heard 1 hour ago - Letterkenny ‘money mule’ avoids jail after turning his life around 1 hour ago - Day of disruption in UK as thousands join mass walkout 1 hour ago - Gogglebox's Amy Tapper shows off three stone weight loss in impressive year apart snaps 1 hour ago - The high street coffee chains with 'huge’ differences in amounts of caffeine 1 hour ago - Strikes UK today: Schools closed and trains cancelled in biggest UK walkout in a decade 1 hour ago - Ozzy Osbourne cancels UK and Ireland tour with heartbreaking statement 1 hour ago - Stop attacking the right to strike and start negotiating in good faith with unions on public sector pay, TUC tells ministers 1 hour ago - Ozzy Osbourne cancels all tour dates, saying he is 'too weak' to perform 1 hour ago - Ultraprocessed foods linked to ovarian and other cancer deaths, study finds 1 hour ago - Israeli News Anchor and Netanyahu Pitbull Insults Blinken – Tikun Olam תיקון עולם 1 hour ago - Half a million workers are striking in Britain as pay disputes escalate 1 hour ago - This Morning vet Scott Miller flies to Ukraine to help dogs injured in war 1 hour ago - Ed Sheeran back on social media after 'turbulent' personal life 2 hours ago - Millions face disruption as strikes hit schools, trains, universities and border checks – live 2 hours ago - Alleged gun attack planned for Benidorm Beaches 2 hours ago - UK house prices fall for fifth month in a row 2 hours ago - Brigid was no 'ordinary woman, but a goddess and a saint' 2 hours ago - Live updates as teachers strike across Northampton over pay and conditions 2 hours ago - Hundreds of thousands of workers across the UK to strike on biggest day of action in a decade 2 hours ago - Issue 745 Table of Contents, February 2023 2 hours ago - Who is on strike today? All strikes on Wednesday, February 1 2 hours ago - Union Budget 2023: Top 10 Key Highlights; FM Sitharaman says Indian economy heading towards bright future 2 hours ago - Kate Garraway confronts Matt Hancock on his £320,000 I’m A Celebrity stint 2 hours ago - Shortages causing fury among Nigerians ahead of elections 2 hours ago - 'Sikhala must be released on health grounds' 2 hours ago - Armed cops swoop on Milton Keynes house where dog savaged four-year-old 2 hours ago - DMK icon M Karunanidhi's proposed 137-ft 'Pen Monument' at Marina beach runs into controversy: 7 things to know 2 hours ago - Half a million British workers to strike in largest co-ordinated action in a generation 2 hours ago - Union Budget 2023 income tax slabs: New tax regime is default, rebate increased from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 7 lakh 2 hours ago - LIVE: Red heavy rain warning lifted for Bay of Plenty 2 hours ago - Britain hit by biggest strike in more than a decade with schools shut and rail networks disrupted 2 hours ago - Asian stocks higher ahead of Fed rate decision 2 hours ago - Petr Pavel: Ukraine deserves to join Nato, says new Czech leader 2 hours ago - Warning as five popular foods could increase cancer risk by 30 per cent 2 hours ago - Hundreds of thousands of workers walk out in biggest strike day in a decade 2 hours ago - Half a million Scots expected to strike in biggest day of action in decades 2 hours ago - Remarks By US Treasury Assistant Secretary For International Trade And Development Alexia Latortue At The OECD Community Of Practice On Private Finance For Sustainable Development Conference 2 hours ago - SOEs to help achieve investment target of Rp1,400 trillion: Minister