<p>Saudi Arabia is attempting a comeback on the global stage one year after journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder, but the crisis has weakened it and undermined its de facto leader's ambitious reforms, analysts say.</p>

<p>Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, a self-styled moderniser shaking up the conservative petro-state, was feted by global leaders and business titans before the gruesome murder in Saudi Arabia's Istanbul consulate on October 2 last year.</p>

<p>But the global fallout over the killing rendered the heir to the Arab world's most powerful throne a pariah, casting a shadow on his reforms, putting the kingdom's human rights record under the microscope and testing old alliances with Western powers.</p>

<p>The prince has since sought to shore up his tarnished reputation, launching slick PR campaigns to win back foreign investment while accelerating what analysts call the kingdom's "eastward tilt" towards less critical allies such as China and India.</p>

<p>But that has only had limited success.</p>

<p>"The spectre of Jamal Khashoggi hangs over the kingdom of Saudi Arabia," said Bruce Riedel, a former Central Intelligence Agency officer and author of a book on Saudi Arabia entitled "Kings and Presidents".</p>

<p>"The murdered journalist and commentator has not been forgotten, as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hoped."</p>

<p>The crown prince tells PBS in a forthcoming documentary that he accepted responsibility for the killing, because it happened "under my watch" -- but he denied having prior knowledge.</p>

<p>'<strong>Globally isolated'</strong></p>

<p>The CIA has reportedly concluded that the prince, who controls all major levers of power in the Saudi government, likely ordered the killing.</p>

<p>A report by United Nations Special Rapporteur Agnes Callamard also said there was "credible evidence" linking him to the murder and an attempted cover up.</p>

<p>Her revelations, including audio transcripts showing the Saudi agents involved referring to Khashoggi as a "sacrificial animal", have piled pressure on Western allies to suspend arms sales to the kingdom.</p>

<p>That has come as a blow to Saudi Arabia amid heightened tensions with arch-rival Iran following major September 14 attacks on the heart of the kingdom's oil infrastructure, which Washington has blamed on Iran.</p>

<p>The US, a key ally of Riyadh, has announced the deployment of 200 troops as well as Patriot missiles to Saudi Arabia to bolster its defences in the wake of the attacks.</p>

<p>President Donald Trump has emphasised Saudi Arabia's importance as a buyer of American arms and a bulwark against common foe Iran, but American lawmakers appear in no mood to give the prince a free pass over the murder.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"To a degree, Khashoggi's murder has left Saudi Arabia globally isolated," said Quentin de Pimodan, a Saudi expert at the Greece-based Research Institute for European and American Studies.</p>

<p>"On the surface Trump has offered support to Riyadh but America insists it is not as reliant on Saudi oil as before," he told AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Saudi is on its own in dealing with the threat of Iran and the conflict in neighbouring Yemen."</p>

<p>US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has cited Khashoggi's murder in opposing a potential strike on Iran in retaliation to the attacks on Saudi facilities.</p>

<p>"I don't see any responsibility for us to protect and defend Saudi Arabia," she told American radio network NPR.</p>

<p>'<strong>Murder stain'</strong></p>

<p>The murder has increased the reputational risk for Western firms doing business in Saudi Arabia, even as global bankers and executives have once again been seen attending glitzy investor conferences.</p>

<p>The scandal also appears to have impeded Prince Mohammed's economic reforms, which seek to reduce the kingdom's reliance on oil revenues and boost private sector investment.</p>

<p>"Before the murder, Saudi Arabia was stepping on the accelerator of foreign business partnerships," said Ellen Wald, author of the book "Saudi Inc.".</p>

<p>"But the Khashoggi murder was like hitting a hill. The momentum has slowed even if progress is still in the right direction."</p>

<p>On Friday, Saudi Arabia announced the launch of tourism visas as part of its push to diversify the economy -- but that was an announcement that many had expected more than a year ago.</p>

<p>Also mired in delays is the planned stock market listing of state oil giant Aramco, a cornerstone of Prince Mohammed's reform agenda that was initially scheduled for 2018.</p>

<p>Despite all this, the murder has not threatened to unseat the prince.</p>

<p>Instead, he has tightened his grip on military and security agencies and launched a crackdown on political rivals as well as conservative clerics and women activists.</p>

<p>"Saudi has been hiring Western social media influencers to promote the kingdom and improve its reputation since Khashoggi's murder," de Pimodan said.</p>

<p>"But the murder stain will be hard to wash off."</p>


Saudi Arabia is attempting a comeback on the global stage one year after journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder, but the crisis has weakened it and undermined its de facto leader's ambitious reforms, analysts say.

Saudi Arabia is attempting a comeback on the global stage one year after journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder, but the crisis has weakened it and undermined its de facto leader's ambitious reforms, analysts say. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, a self-styled moderniser shaking up the conservative petro-state, was feted by global leaders and business titans before the gruesome murder in Saudi Arabia's Istanbul consulate on October 2 last year. But the global fallout over the killing rendered the heir to the Arab world's most powerful throne a pariah, casting a shadow on his reforms, putting the kingdom's human rights record under the microscope and testing old alliances with Western powers. The prince has since sought to shore up his tarnished reputation, launching slick PR campaigns to win back foreign investment while accelerating what analysts call the kingdom's "eastward tilt" towards less critical allies such as China and India. But that has only had limited success. "The spectre of Jamal Khashoggi hangs over the kingdom of Saudi Arabia," said Bruce Riedel, a former Central Intelligence Agency officer and author of a book on Saudi Arabia entitled "Kings and Presidents". "The murdered journalist and commentator has not been forgotten, as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hoped." The crown prince tells PBS in a forthcoming documentary that he accepted responsibility for the killing, because it happened "under my watch" -- but he denied having prior knowledge. 'Globally isolated' The CIA has reportedly concluded that the prince, who controls all major levers of power in the Saudi government, likely ordered the killing. A report by United Nations Special Rapporteur Agnes Callamard also said there was "credible evidence" linking him to the murder and an attempted cover up. Her revelations, including audio transcripts showing the Saudi agents involved referring to Khashoggi as a "sacrificial animal", have piled pressure on Western allies to suspend arms sales to the kingdom. That has come as a blow to Saudi Arabia amid heightened tensions with arch-rival Iran following major September 14 attacks on the heart of the kingdom's oil infrastructure, which Washington has blamed on Iran. The US, a key ally of Riyadh, has announced the deployment of 200 troops as well as Patriot missiles to Saudi Arabia to bolster its defences in the wake of the attacks. President Donald Trump has emphasised Saudi Arabia's importance as a buyer of American arms and a bulwark against common foe Iran, but American lawmakers appear in no mood to give the prince a free pass over the murder. "To a degree, Khashoggi's murder has left Saudi Arabia globally isolated," said Quentin de Pimodan, a Saudi expert at the Greece-based Research Institute for European and American Studies. "On the surface Trump has offered support to Riyadh but America insists it is not as reliant on Saudi oil as before," he told AFP. "Saudi is on its own in dealing with the threat of Iran and the conflict in neighbouring Yemen." US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has cited Khashoggi's murder in opposing a potential strike on Iran in retaliation to the attacks on Saudi facilities. "I don't see any responsibility for us to protect and defend Saudi Arabia," she told American radio network NPR. 'Murder stain' The murder has increased the reputational risk for Western firms doing business in Saudi Arabia, even as global bankers and executives have once again been seen attending glitzy investor conferences. The scandal also appears to have impeded Prince Mohammed's economic reforms, which seek to reduce the kingdom's reliance on oil revenues and boost private sector investment. "Before the murder, Saudi Arabia was stepping on the accelerator of foreign business partnerships," said Ellen Wald, author of the book "Saudi Inc.". "But the Khashoggi murder was like hitting a hill. The momentum has slowed even if progress is still in the right direction." On Friday, Saudi Arabia announced the launch of tourism visas as part of its push to diversify the economy -- but that was an announcement that many had expected more than a year ago. Also mired in delays is the planned stock market listing of state oil giant Aramco, a cornerstone of Prince Mohammed's reform agenda that was initially scheduled for 2018. Despite all this, the murder has not threatened to unseat the prince. Instead, he has tightened his grip on military and security agencies and launched a crackdown on political rivals as well as conservative clerics and women activists. "Saudi has been hiring Western social media influencers to promote the kingdom and improve its reputation since Khashoggi's murder," de Pimodan said. "But the murder stain will be hard to wash off."

One year on, Saudi struggles to turn page on Khashoggi murder

<p>With people becoming more concerned about climate change, everyone tries to do something to mitigate the burden on the existing resources and actor Swara Bhasker is also trying to do her bit but in an innovative way.<br />
<br />
The 'Veere Di Wedding' actor has up-cycled her late maternal grandmother`s sarees into a pantsuit.<br />
<br />
The actor shared the picture of the pantsuit designed beautifully from old sarees by Divya Saini. The 'Raanjhanaa' actor looked breathtaking in the same print blazer and pant paired with grey plunging top.<br />
<br />
The actor highlighted that the fashion industry is one of the major contributors to industrial pollution.<br />
<br />
"As people who work in show biz and the glamour industry, I think it's very important to be aware that the fashion industry is one of the major contributors to industrial pollution in this world," she wrote alongside the pictures.<br />
<br />
"With the current climate crisis, I think all of us can do our small bit, to conserve our resources in the personal choices we make," she continued.<br />
<br />
The actor suggested that recycling and upcycling old clothes are some ways we can do our bit to conserve resources.</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B2-FtRSpx0n/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">As people who work in show biz and the glamour industry, I think its very important to be aware that the fashion industry is one of the major contributors to industrial pollution in this world. With the current climate crisis, I think all of us can do our small bit, to conserve our resources in the personal choices we make. Recycling and up cycling old clothes is one such means.. I am trying to do the same by up-cyclying one of my beloved late nani’s old saris into a pant suit. It’s special because it holds sentimental value and its a small attempt towards conservation on our planet and encouraging recycling and upcycling. Styled by: @dibzoo Shoes: @papadontpreachbyshubhika Jewellery: @amrapalijewels Make up: @saracapela Hair: @rupali.dhumal Pics: @shivamguptaphotography Moral support: @sanjeevinisingh #bestteamever ❤️ #doourbitfortheenviroment #doourbit #fashioncanbebigger</a></p>

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<p>"Recycling and upcycling old clothes is one such means. I am trying to do the same by up-cycling one of my beloved late nani`s old saris into a pantsuit.<br />
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It's special because it holds sentimental value and its a small attempt towards conservation on our planet and encouraging recycling and upcycling," she wrote.<br />
<br />
On the work front, the 31-year old is busy filming for Faraz Arif Ansari's 'Sheer Khurma' in which she will be seen sharing screen space with Shabana Azmi and Divya Dutta.<br />
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Faraz in the film is set to narrate the story of the LGBTQ+ community. Surekha Sikri will also be seen playing a pivotal role in the film.</p>

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With people becoming more concerned about climate change, everyone tries to do something to mitigate the burden on the existing resources and actor Swara Bhasker is also trying to do her bit but in an innovative way.

With people becoming more concerned about climate change, everyone tries to do something to mitigate the burden on the existing resources and actor Swara Bhasker is also trying to do her bit but in an innovative way. The 'Veere Di Wedding' actor has up-cycled her late maternal grandmother`s sarees into a pantsuit. The actor shared the picture of the pantsuit designed beautifully from old sarees by Divya Saini. The 'Raanjhanaa' actor looked breathtaking in the same print blazer and pant paired with grey plunging top. The actor highlighted that the fashion industry is one of the major contributors to industrial pollution. "As people who work in show biz and the glamour industry, I think it's very important to be aware that the fashion industry is one of the major contributors to industrial pollution in this world," she wrote alongside the pictures. "With the current climate crisis, I think all of us can do our small bit, to conserve our resources in the personal choices we make," she continued. The actor suggested that recycling and upcycling old clothes are some ways we can do our bit to conserve resources. View this post on Instagram As people who work in show biz and the glamour industry, I think its very important to be aware that the fashion industry is one of the major contributors to industrial pollution in this world. With the current climate crisis, I think all of us can do our small bit, to conserve our resources in the personal choices we make. Recycling and up cycling old clothes is one such means.. I am trying to do the same by up-cyclying one of my beloved late nani’s old saris into a pant suit. It’s special because it holds sentimental value and its a small attempt towards conservation on our planet and encouraging recycling and upcycling. Styled by: @dibzoo Shoes: @papadontpreachbyshubhika Jewellery: @amrapalijewels Make up: @saracapela Hair: @rupali.dhumal Pics: @shivamguptaphotography Moral support: @sanjeevinisingh #bestteamever ❤️ #doourbitfortheenviroment #doourbit #fashioncanbebigger A post shared by Swara Bhasker (@reallyswara) on Sep 28, 2019 at 2:34pm PDT × "Recycling and upcycling old clothes is one such means. I am trying to do the same by up-cycling one of my beloved late nani`s old saris into a pantsuit. It's special because it holds sentimental value and its a small attempt towards conservation on our planet and encouraging recycling and upcycling," she wrote. On the work front, the 31-year old is busy filming for Faraz Arif Ansari's 'Sheer Khurma' in which she will be seen sharing screen space with Shabana Azmi and Divya Dutta. Faraz in the film is set to narrate the story of the LGBTQ+ community. Surekha Sikri will also be seen playing a pivotal role in the film.

This is how Swara Bhasker is doing her bit to conserve resources

<p>Before walking up the aisle and exchanging vows, American singer Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez celebrated their love in the lavish engagement party.<br />
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On Friday night, the celebrity power couple celebrated their love with an engagement party, and it was chock-full of larger-than-life decorations, a star-studded guest list and many more.<br />
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According to a source, legendary singer and songwriter Carole Bayer Sager hosted the luxurious party at her Bel Air home in Los Angeles.<br />
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"It was a dimly lit party with candles everywhere, white flowers and purple lighting," the insider explained of the decor.<br />
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"It was held both indoors and outdoors". Additionally, the source told a news&nbsp;agency that the couple showed up with their kids and celebrated their close-knitted special night with friends and family, including Leah Remini, Benny Medina, and Angelo Pagan.</p>

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<p>"It was a chance for all of their friends in LA to celebrate their engagement", the insider said. Moreover, giving detailed information about the decor, the source added that "there was a seated dinner and lots of toasts to Jennifer and Alex".<br />
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As for the actor's outfit,&nbsp;she "looked gorgeous in a one-shoulder dress, and [had] her hair in a side part," while Alex looked dapper in a black suit.<br />
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The news of their&nbsp;engagement party comes nearly six months after A-Rod got down on one knee and proposed Lopez.</p>

<p>While the pair have been pretty tight-lipped about their wedding plans, earlier this month, the retired baseball star gave fans a clue about what he and his leading lady have set for their big day.&nbsp;</p>


Before walking up the aisle and exchanging vows, American singer Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez celebrated their love in the lavish engagement party. On Friday night, the celebrity power couple celebrated their love with an engagement party, and it was chock-full of larger-than-life decorations, a star-studded guest list and many more.

Before walking up the aisle and exchanging vows, American singer Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez celebrated their love in the lavish engagement party. On Friday night, the celebrity power couple celebrated their love with an engagement party, and it was chock-full of larger-than-life decorations, a star-studded guest list and many more. According to a source, legendary singer and songwriter Carole Bayer Sager hosted the luxurious party at her Bel Air home in Los Angeles. "It was a dimly lit party with candles everywhere, white flowers and purple lighting," the insider explained of the decor. "It was held both indoors and outdoors". Additionally, the source told a news agency that the couple showed up with their kids and celebrated their close-knitted special night with friends and family, including Leah Remini, Benny Medina, and Angelo Pagan. View this post on Instagram So great celebrating with family and close friends last night. ❤️ A post shared by Alex Rodriguez (@arod) on Sep 28, 2019 at 8:31pm PDT × "It was a chance for all of their friends in LA to celebrate their engagement", the insider said. Moreover, giving detailed information about the decor, the source added that "there was a seated dinner and lots of toasts to Jennifer and Alex". As for the actor's outfit, she "looked gorgeous in a one-shoulder dress, and [had] her hair in a side part," while Alex looked dapper in a black suit. The news of their engagement party comes nearly six months after A-Rod got down on one knee and proposed Lopez. While the pair have been pretty tight-lipped about their wedding plans, earlier this month, the retired baseball star gave fans a clue about what he and his leading lady have set for their big day.

Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez celebrate love in lavish engagement bash

<p>Tristan Thomson gave his fans a visual treat when he shared a rare edited video of his one-and-a-half-year-old daughter True Thomson on a date to Universal Studios, Hollywood.<br />
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''This made my heart smile. I choose to not share too much about my kids on social but this video I couldn't resist," he wrote.</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B29mLPNFLbQ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">This made my heart smile. I choose to not share too much about my kids on social but this video I couldn’t resist. One of my most cherished and prized roles is being a Dad. Daddy loves you! 📷 @klutchsports</a></p>

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<p>"One of my most cherished and prized roles is being a Dad. Daddy loves you!". In the video, the 28-year-old basketball player can be seen pushing True in a stroller as she appears to use a phone to FaceTime with someone and is also seen kissing the screen.<br />
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The two ride the Silly Swirly Fun Ride together and he picks her up and kisses her on the cheek.<br />
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According to news agency, the little bundle of joy has remained under Khloe Kardashian's care in Los Angeles since she and the player broke up in February, when the child was 10 months old, amid a second cheating scandal involving him.&nbsp;</p>


Tristan Thomson gave his fans a visual treat when he shared a rare edited video of his one-and-a-half-year-old daughter True Thomson on a date to Universal Studios, Hollywood.

Tristan Thomson gave his fans a visual treat when he shared a rare edited video of his one-and-a-half-year-old daughter True Thomson on a date to Universal Studios, Hollywood. ''This made my heart smile. I choose to not share too much about my kids on social but this video I couldn't resist," he wrote. View this post on Instagram This made my heart smile. I choose to not share too much about my kids on social but this video I couldn’t resist. One of my most cherished and prized roles is being a Dad. Daddy loves you! 📷 @klutchsports A post shared by Tristan Thompson (@realtristan13) on Sep 28, 2019 at 10:07am PDT × "One of my most cherished and prized roles is being a Dad. Daddy loves you!". In the video, the 28-year-old basketball player can be seen pushing True in a stroller as she appears to use a phone to FaceTime with someone and is also seen kissing the screen. The two ride the Silly Swirly Fun Ride together and he picks her up and kisses her on the cheek. According to news agency, the little bundle of joy has remained under Khloe Kardashian's care in Los Angeles since she and the player broke up in February, when the child was 10 months old, amid a second cheating scandal involving him.

Tristan Thompson's day out with daughter True

<p>Rapper Lil Nas X on Friday announced that he is taking a break from music. The 20-year-old rapper said in a tweet that he was "ready to take a little time off".<br />
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He also announced that he was cancelling two upcoming shows at the Sandbox Music Festival in Arizona and at TwitchCon 2019 in San Diego, California.<br />
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"It's been a wild last 7 months and I'm ready to take a little time off," he tweeted. "Sorry to everyone attending twitchcon or the sandbox music festival, i will not be there. i love u guys and will make it up to you some way".</p>

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<p>After his country-rap crossover 'Old Town Road' was controversially dropped from Billboard's Hot Country chart in April, the rapper roped in country star Billy Ray Cyrus to make a remix, which went viral on the internet and made history by becoming the longest-running number 1 single to ever top the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, reported People.<br />
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The rapper also dropped his first EP 7, in June and performed at the MTV Video Music Awards last month.<br />
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'Old Town Road'&nbsp;won song of the year at the awards ceremony, and the rapper was also nominated in eight other categories.<br />
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Earlier this week, Nas X who came out as gay at the end of Pride Month in June, confessed in an episode of 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'&nbsp;that he is sort of in a relationship, reported the outlet.<br />
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Asked whether he was seeing anybody, the singer replied, "Somewhat, somewhat".&nbsp;</p>


Rapper Lil Nas X on Friday announced that he is taking a break from music. The 20-year-old rapper said in a tweet that he was "ready to take a little time off". He also announced that he was cancelling two upcoming shows at the Sandbox Music Festival in Arizona and at TwitchCon 2019 in San Diego, California.

Rapper Lil Nas X on Friday announced that he is taking a break from music. The 20-year-old rapper said in a tweet that he was "ready to take a little time off". He also announced that he was cancelling two upcoming shows at the Sandbox Music Festival in Arizona and at TwitchCon 2019 in San Diego, California. "It's been a wild last 7 months and I'm ready to take a little time off," he tweeted. "Sorry to everyone attending twitchcon or the sandbox music festival, i will not be there. i love u guys and will make it up to you some way". it’s been a wild last 7 months and im ready to take a little time off. sorry to everyone attending twitchcon or the sandbox music festival, i will not be there. i love u guys and will make it up to you some way. 😎❤️ — nope (@LilNasX) September 27, 2019 × After his country-rap crossover 'Old Town Road' was controversially dropped from Billboard's Hot Country chart in April, the rapper roped in country star Billy Ray Cyrus to make a remix, which went viral on the internet and made history by becoming the longest-running number 1 single to ever top the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, reported People. The rapper also dropped his first EP 7, in June and performed at the MTV Video Music Awards last month. 'Old Town Road' won song of the year at the awards ceremony, and the rapper was also nominated in eight other categories. Earlier this week, Nas X who came out as gay at the end of Pride Month in June, confessed in an episode of 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' that he is sort of in a relationship, reported the outlet. Asked whether he was seeing anybody, the singer replied, "Somewhat, somewhat".

Lil Nas X announces break from music, cancels two shows

<p>The United States does not currently plan to stop <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-considers-delisting-chinese-firms-from-us-markets-sources-252565">Chinese companies from listing on US&nbsp;exchanges</a>, Bloomberg reported on Saturday, citing a US&nbsp;Treasury official.</p>

<p>"The administration is not contemplating blocking Chinese companies from listing shares on US&nbsp;stock exchanges at this time," Bloomberg quoted https://bloom.bg/2obHkDb Treasury spokeswoman Monica Crowley as saying.</p>

<p>Reuters reported on Friday that President Donald Trump's administration is considering delisting Chinese companies from US&nbsp;stock exchanges in a move that would be part of a broader effort to limit US&nbsp;investment in Chinese companies.</p>

<p>The Treasury did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.</p>

<p>Major US stock indexes slipped on the news, which came days before China celebrates the 70th anniversary of the birth of the People's Republic on October 1, when the world's No. 2 economy will shut down for a week of festivities.</p>

<p>Shares of Hangzhou, Zhejiang-based Alibaba ended down 5.15 per cent. JD.com fell by 5.95 per cent and Baidu Inc declined by 3.67 per cent. The iShares China Large-Cap ETF shed 1.15 per cent.</p>

<p>Shares of New York Stock Exchange-owner Intercontinental Exchange Inc ended down 1.88 per cent and shares of Nasdaq Inc declined by 1.70 per cent.</p>

<p>It was not immediately clear how any delisting would work.</p>

<p>Trade talks between the United States and China are expected to be held October 10-11 after months of tit-for-tat moves by both sides which have weakened global growth and driven rollercoaster moves in markets.</p>


The United States does not currently plan to stop Chinese companies from listing on US exchanges, Bloomberg reported on Saturday, citing a US Treasury official. "The administration is not contemplating blocking Chinese companies from listing shares on US stock exchanges at this time," Bloomberg quoted https://bloom.

The United States does not currently plan to stop Chinese companies from listing on US exchanges, Bloomberg reported on Saturday, citing a US Treasury official. "The administration is not contemplating blocking Chinese companies from listing shares on US stock exchanges at this time," Bloomberg quoted https://bloom.bg/2obHkDb Treasury spokeswoman Monica Crowley as saying. Reuters reported on Friday that President Donald Trump's administration is considering delisting Chinese companies from US stock exchanges in a move that would be part of a broader effort to limit US investment in Chinese companies. The Treasury did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. Major US stock indexes slipped on the news, which came days before China celebrates the 70th anniversary of the birth of the People's Republic on October 1, when the world's No. 2 economy will shut down for a week of festivities. Shares of Hangzhou, Zhejiang-based Alibaba ended down 5.15 per cent. JD.com fell by 5.95 per cent and Baidu Inc declined by 3.67 per cent. The iShares China Large-Cap ETF shed 1.15 per cent. Shares of New York Stock Exchange-owner Intercontinental Exchange Inc ended down 1.88 per cent and shares of Nasdaq Inc declined by 1.70 per cent. It was not immediately clear how any delisting would work. Trade talks between the United States and China are expected to be held October 10-11 after months of tit-for-tat moves by both sides which have weakened global growth and driven rollercoaster moves in markets.

US Treasury says no plans to block Chinese listings 'at this time': Report

<p>Hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 57th radio broadcast address 'Mann Ki Baat', Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari on Sunday said that Modi has assumed the role of a motivator for the masses of the nation.</p>

<p>"Prime Minister Narendra Modi's small act of talking to people via phone on Mann Ki Baat is a great move. He has assumed the role of transforming the society; this is also the first time that I have seen a Prime Minister calling up Lata Mangashekarji on her birthday. She is a Bharat Ratna awardee but nobody else had bothered to inquire about her, these gestures mean a lot," Tiwari said.</p>

<p>The BJP leader added that after listening to the Prime Minister's Mann ki Baat program it felt that the Prime Minister was aware of the needs of the society and was taking them into account.</p>

<p>"After listening to PM Modi's Mann ki Baat it feels that he exactly knows what is going on in the country, his beautiful message for Diwali to help others during the festive season and to honour our daughters is a great move as well," Tiwari said.</p>

<p>Speaking about Modi's speech he added, "The Prime Minister also touched upon Ripudaman's achievement and introduced us to plogging, we will echo these thoughts and this will change the society.</p>

<p>He also talked about the ill-effects of e-cigarettes; even I was unaware of its harms. Narendra Modiji is working as an uplifter of the society, and India is proud of that."</p>

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Hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 57th radio broadcast address 'Mann Ki Baat', Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari on Sunday said that Modi has assumed the role of a motivator for the masses of the nation.

Hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 57th radio broadcast address 'Mann Ki Baat', Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari on Sunday said that Modi has assumed the role of a motivator for the masses of the nation. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi's small act of talking to people via phone on Mann Ki Baat is a great move. He has assumed the role of transforming the society; this is also the first time that I have seen a Prime Minister calling up Lata Mangashekarji on her birthday. She is a Bharat Ratna awardee but nobody else had bothered to inquire about her, these gestures mean a lot," Tiwari said. The BJP leader added that after listening to the Prime Minister's Mann ki Baat program it felt that the Prime Minister was aware of the needs of the society and was taking them into account. "After listening to PM Modi's Mann ki Baat it feels that he exactly knows what is going on in the country, his beautiful message for Diwali to help others during the festive season and to honour our daughters is a great move as well," Tiwari said. Speaking about Modi's speech he added, "The Prime Minister also touched upon Ripudaman's achievement and introduced us to plogging, we will echo these thoughts and this will change the society. He also talked about the ill-effects of e-cigarettes; even I was unaware of its harms. Narendra Modiji is working as an uplifter of the society, and India is proud of that."

PM Modi working hard towards transforming society: Manoj Tiwari

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India`s rank on the Travel and Tourism Competitive Index has jumped to 34 from 65, adding that it could become one of the major tourist destinations by 2022 with the countrymen`s support.</p>

<p>"September 27 was celebrated as #WorldTourismDay and you will be happy to know that certain reputed tourism agencies of the world, which rank standards of travel and tourism have shown that India has displayed a lot of improvement in the Travel and Tourism Competitive Index," Modi said in his 57th episode of monthly radio address 'Mann Ki Baat'.</p>

<p>"Our rank is 34 on this index, whereas, five years ago we were ranked 65th, which in a way is a big jump. If we tried all that harder, then by the 75th year of our independence (2022), we would have carved a place for ourselves amidst the major tourist destinations of the world," he continued.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister also reiterated his appeal to the people to travel at least 15 destinations within the country by 2022. Last month, Modi had made this appeal from the ramparts of Red Fort on Independence Day.</p>

<p>"My dear countrymen, you will remember, that on August 15, I had in my address said from the ramparts of Red Fort that by 2022, you should visit 15 tourist destinations in India," Modi said.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister added that this exercise will help people in understanding and getting a grip on the diversity in the country."At least 15 places and if possible, make a program to stay over there for an overnight, two-night stay. You should observe, understand and experience India. We have so much diversity," he said.&nbsp;<br />
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India`s rank on the Travel and Tourism Competitive Index has jumped to 34 from 65, adding that it could become one of the major tourist destinations by 2022 with the countrymen`s support.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India`s rank on the Travel and Tourism Competitive Index has jumped to 34 from 65, adding that it could become one of the major tourist destinations by 2022 with the countrymen`s support. "September 27 was celebrated as #WorldTourismDay and you will be happy to know that certain reputed tourism agencies of the world, which rank standards of travel and tourism have shown that India has displayed a lot of improvement in the Travel and Tourism Competitive Index," Modi said in his 57th episode of monthly radio address 'Mann Ki Baat'. "Our rank is 34 on this index, whereas, five years ago we were ranked 65th, which in a way is a big jump. If we tried all that harder, then by the 75th year of our independence (2022), we would have carved a place for ourselves amidst the major tourist destinations of the world," he continued. The Prime Minister also reiterated his appeal to the people to travel at least 15 destinations within the country by 2022. Last month, Modi had made this appeal from the ramparts of Red Fort on Independence Day. "My dear countrymen, you will remember, that on August 15, I had in my address said from the ramparts of Red Fort that by 2022, you should visit 15 tourist destinations in India," Modi said. The Prime Minister added that this exercise will help people in understanding and getting a grip on the diversity in the country."At least 15 places and if possible, make a program to stay over there for an overnight, two-night stay. You should observe, understand and experience India. We have so much diversity," he said.

India can become a major tourism destination by 2022: PM Modi

<p>India on Saturday strongly opposed Pakistan`s propaganda on Kashmir at General Assembly of Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Kampala, the capital of Uganda.</p>

<p>According to an official statement issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat, Pakistani Parliamentary Delegation raised the issue of Kashmir saying that "Indian military forces had seized Kashmir".</p>

<p>Opposing the Pakistani propaganda, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Roopa Ganguly hit back saying the tradition of military rule is prevalent in Pakistan and that Islamabad had been under Army rule for 33 years.</p>

<p>She added that military rule was unknown in India. An Indian parliamentary delegation led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is currently participating in the 64th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference being held in Kampala, Uganda from September 22 to 29.</p>

<p>The delegation is comprised of Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Roopa Ganguly, MP (Rajya Sabha); L. Hanumanthaiah, MP (Rajya Sabha), Aparajita Sarangi, MP (Lok Sabha) and Snehlata Shrivastava, Secretary General, Lok Sabha.</p>

<p>The Presiding Officers and Secretaries of State Legislatures, who are members of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, are also participating in the conference.</p>

<p>Pakistan had earlier raised the same issue during the 4th South Asian Speakers` Summit held in Male, the Maldives from September 1-2 on the subject `Achieving Sustainable Development Goals.</p>

<p>`The Indian delegation led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla had strongly opposed the baseless allegations. As a result, the issues raised by Pakistan were rejected and left out of the Male Declaration.</p>

<p>Earlier, India slammed Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for misusing United Nations General Assembly platform to justify terrorism.</p>

<p>Strongly hitting back at Khan`s statement at UN General Assembly in New York, India said, its citizens do not need anyone else to speak on their behalf and least of all those who have built an industry of terrorism from the ideology of hate.</p>

<p>Exercising the right of reply, First Secretary in India`s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, Vidisha Maitra said, unfortunately, Pakistan Prime Minister`s speech was a "callous portrayal of the world in binary terms."&nbsp;<br />
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India on Saturday strongly opposed Pakistan`s propaganda on Kashmir at General Assembly of Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Kampala, the capital of Uganda.

India on Saturday strongly opposed Pakistan`s propaganda on Kashmir at General Assembly of Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. According to an official statement issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat, Pakistani Parliamentary Delegation raised the issue of Kashmir saying that "Indian military forces had seized Kashmir". Opposing the Pakistani propaganda, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Roopa Ganguly hit back saying the tradition of military rule is prevalent in Pakistan and that Islamabad had been under Army rule for 33 years. She added that military rule was unknown in India. An Indian parliamentary delegation led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is currently participating in the 64th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference being held in Kampala, Uganda from September 22 to 29. The delegation is comprised of Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Roopa Ganguly, MP (Rajya Sabha); L. Hanumanthaiah, MP (Rajya Sabha), Aparajita Sarangi, MP (Lok Sabha) and Snehlata Shrivastava, Secretary General, Lok Sabha. The Presiding Officers and Secretaries of State Legislatures, who are members of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, are also participating in the conference. Pakistan had earlier raised the same issue during the 4th South Asian Speakers` Summit held in Male, the Maldives from September 1-2 on the subject `Achieving Sustainable Development Goals. `The Indian delegation led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla had strongly opposed the baseless allegations. As a result, the issues raised by Pakistan were rejected and left out of the Male Declaration. Earlier, India slammed Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for misusing United Nations General Assembly platform to justify terrorism. Strongly hitting back at Khan`s statement at UN General Assembly in New York, India said, its citizens do not need anyone else to speak on their behalf and least of all those who have built an industry of terrorism from the ideology of hate. Exercising the right of reply, First Secretary in India`s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, Vidisha Maitra said, unfortunately, Pakistan Prime Minister`s speech was a "callous portrayal of the world in binary terms."

India opposes Pakistan's propaganda at Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference

<p>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday predicted that isolated places over Bihar, sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim and Gujarat region are likely to receive heavy rainfall today.</p>

<p>The weather forecast agency further predicted that Saurashtra, Kutch, East Rajasthan and Gangetic West Bengal are also likely to receive heavy downpour later in the day.</p>

<p>"Heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy falls are very likely at isolated places over Assam, Meghalaya, Uttarakhand, East Uttar Pradesh, West Rajasthan, Jharkhand, south Tamilnadu, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura," IMD said in its all India weather warning bulletin.</p>

<p>Squally weather likely to prevail over Gujarat coast and adjoining northeast Arabian Sea, southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining equatorial Indian Ocean and Comorin area.The organisation has advised fishermen not to venture into these areas for the next few days.&nbsp;</p>

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday predicted that isolated places over Bihar, sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim and Gujarat region are likely to receive heavy rainfall today.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday predicted that isolated places over Bihar, sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim and Gujarat region are likely to receive heavy rainfall today. The weather forecast agency further predicted that Saurashtra, Kutch, East Rajasthan and Gangetic West Bengal are also likely to receive heavy downpour later in the day. "Heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy falls are very likely at isolated places over Assam, Meghalaya, Uttarakhand, East Uttar Pradesh, West Rajasthan, Jharkhand, south Tamilnadu, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura," IMD said in its all India weather warning bulletin. Squally weather likely to prevail over Gujarat coast and adjoining northeast Arabian Sea, southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining equatorial Indian Ocean and Comorin area.The organisation has advised fishermen not to venture into these areas for the next few days.

IMD predicts heavy rainfall over Bihar, Sikkim

<p>Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the latest edition of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-gives-call-for-bharatkilaxmi-campain-to-honor-achievements-of-daughters-of-the-nation-252663">Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast</a> on Sunday.</p>

<p>"I have a very special guest joining us today during #MannKiBaat. Do tune in at 11 AM," Modi had tweeted earlier.</p>

<p>Mangeshkar featured on the show with the Prime Minister via call just a day after celebrating her 90th birthday on September 28.</p>

<p>Modi has previously hosted former US President Barack Obama as a special guest on the broadcast in January 2015.</p>

<p>Obama had shared personal stories and gave insights regarding what it takes to achieve life goals.</p>

<p>The first episode of the monthly radio programme was broadcasted in October 2014, after Modi came into power for his first term in office.</p>

<p>The broadcast was temporarily discontinued ahead of 2019 general elections following the implementation of Model Code of Conduct (MCC).</p>

<p>The monthly radio broadcast resumed on June 30 this year after the leader assumed office for a second term.</p>

<p>Toll-free telephone lines were introduced in September 2015 for connecting more people, especially the differently-abled.</p>

<p>The monthly programme broadcast on the entire network of AIR and Doordarshan. It is also live-streamed on official YouTube channels of the Prime Minister's Office, Information and Broadcasting Ministry.&nbsp;</p>


Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the latest edition of the Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast on Sunday. "I have a very special guest joining us today during #MannKiBaat.

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the latest edition of the Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast on Sunday. "I have a very special guest joining us today during #MannKiBaat. Do tune in at 11 AM," Modi had tweeted earlier. Mangeshkar featured on the show with the Prime Minister via call just a day after celebrating her 90th birthday on September 28. Modi has previously hosted former US President Barack Obama as a special guest on the broadcast in January 2015. Obama had shared personal stories and gave insights regarding what it takes to achieve life goals. The first episode of the monthly radio programme was broadcasted in October 2014, after Modi came into power for his first term in office. The broadcast was temporarily discontinued ahead of 2019 general elections following the implementation of Model Code of Conduct (MCC). The monthly radio broadcast resumed on June 30 this year after the leader assumed office for a second term. Toll-free telephone lines were introduced in September 2015 for connecting more people, especially the differently-abled. The monthly programme broadcast on the entire network of AIR and Doordarshan. It is also live-streamed on official YouTube channels of the Prime Minister's Office, Information and Broadcasting Ministry.

'Special guest' Lata Mangeshkar joins PM Modi for 'Mann Ki Baat'

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-gives-call-for-bharatkilaxmi-campain-to-honor-achievements-of-daughters-of-the-nation-252663">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> on Sunday said that there was a misconception about e-cigarette and the government has banned it to save the "young country" from the "new method of intoxication".</p>

<p>During his monthly "Mann Ki Baat" radio address, Modi said people are not aware of the harms of e-cigarette which contains several harmful chemicals.</p>

<p>"E-cigarette has been banned so that this new method of intoxication cannot destroy our young country. So that it cannot smash the dreams the families and shatter the lives of our youth," Modi said.</p>

<p>He said people are aware of the harms of the tobacco cigarette so they make every bid to save their children from cigarette addiction but they do not pay much heed if their family members use an electronic cigarette as they are not aware of its harms.</p>

<p>Modi said, "Many harmful chemicals are mixed in e-cigarette which harms our health. A misconception has been created about E-cigarette. It is said that there is no harm in e-cigarette use. People are not aware of its dangers."</p>

<p>Stating that the youth often use e-cigarette as a fashion statement, Modi urged people to shun it while outlining the ill effects of tobacco."I request you all to shun tobacco use and stay away from e-cigarette," he said.</p>

<p>On September 18, the Union Cabinet had approved an ordinance for a comprehensive ban on e-cigarettes which covers their production, manufacture, import, export, transport, sale, distribution, storage and advertisement.</p>

<p>The ban includes e-hookahs and online sale and advertisement of e-cigarettes.</p>

<p>Violations are a cognizable offence punishable with an imprisonment of up to one year or fine up to Rs 1 lakh or both for the first offence and imprisonment of up to three years and fine up to Rs 5 lakh for a subsequent offence.</p>

<p>Storage of electronic-cigarettes shall also be punishable with imprisonment up to 6 months or fine up to Rs 50,000 or both.</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that there was a misconception about e-cigarette and the government has banned it to save the "young country" from the "new method of intoxication".

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that there was a misconception about e-cigarette and the government has banned it to save the "young country" from the "new method of intoxication". During his monthly "Mann Ki Baat" radio address, Modi said people are not aware of the harms of e-cigarette which contains several harmful chemicals. "E-cigarette has been banned so that this new method of intoxication cannot destroy our young country. So that it cannot smash the dreams the families and shatter the lives of our youth," Modi said. He said people are aware of the harms of the tobacco cigarette so they make every bid to save their children from cigarette addiction but they do not pay much heed if their family members use an electronic cigarette as they are not aware of its harms. Modi said, "Many harmful chemicals are mixed in e-cigarette which harms our health. A misconception has been created about E-cigarette. It is said that there is no harm in e-cigarette use. People are not aware of its dangers." Stating that the youth often use e-cigarette as a fashion statement, Modi urged people to shun it while outlining the ill effects of tobacco."I request you all to shun tobacco use and stay away from e-cigarette," he said. On September 18, the Union Cabinet had approved an ordinance for a comprehensive ban on e-cigarettes which covers their production, manufacture, import, export, transport, sale, distribution, storage and advertisement. The ban includes e-hookahs and online sale and advertisement of e-cigarettes. Violations are a cognizable offence punishable with an imprisonment of up to one year or fine up to Rs 1 lakh or both for the first offence and imprisonment of up to three years and fine up to Rs 5 lakh for a subsequent offence. Storage of electronic-cigarettes shall also be punishable with imprisonment up to 6 months or fine up to Rs 50,000 or both.

E-cigarette ban aimed at saving youth from 'new form of intoxication': PM Modi

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