Workers' Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh took to the stand on Tuesday (Nov 5) to make his defence after the judge ruled that the prosecution had made out a sufficient case against him. The trial at the State Courts resumed after the prosecution wrapped up its case on Oct 24. The 48-year-old is contesting two counts under the Parliament (Privileges, Immunities and Powers) Act for wilfully giving false answers to the Committee of Privileges (COP), which was convened in November 2021 to look into a controversy involving former WP MP Raeesah Khan. Here are some highlights from the day in court. 1. Singh on why he chose Khan to be MP Answering questions from his lawyer Andre Jumabhoy, Singh said he first met Khan at a Meet-the-People session in 2019, where she volunteered as a case writer. She summarised resident issues for Singh to read before he spoke to them. During her frequent appearances at these sessions, Singh said that it was «quite clear that Khan was a person who was empathetic» to residents' concerns.
"In these small communities, if something happens, everyone just shows up and lends a hand," says Jónas Þór Viðarsson, a musician who, together with his colleague Arnþór Þórsteinsson, plans to hold a Christmas concert in support of Sigrún Björg Aðalgeirsdóttir, who had, along with her infant son, in a traffic accident in Kelduhverfi in Öxarfjörður last month.
The Brit finished in a lowly tenth place at the Brazil Grand Prix in Interlagos on Sunday after a chaotic qualifying session saw him crash out in Q1. It was his worst finish in a Grand Prix since 2022.
The flood victim, who gave her name as Alicia, appeared to offer the emotional queen a shoulder to cry on and a comforting embrace in a series of images that went viral
New York City, NY (HOL) — Cholo Abdi Abdullah, a 34-year-old Kenyan national and member of the Somali-based militant group Al Shabaab, was found guilty by a federal jury in New York of plotting a September 11-style terrorist attack.
Kismayo (HOL) — The Jubaland State Ministry of Security has implemented stringent security protocols in preparation for the upcoming elections, stressing the importance of public safety and electoral integrity.
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia will relocate the Ethiopian Embassy from its presidential palace, a decision reflecting the growing diplomatic rift fueled by Ethiopia's controversial port deal with Somaliland, which Somalia views as a direct challenge to its sovereignty.
«Citizens of Russia and Belarus are also very interested in transport communications, especially where border areas are,» Mikhail Mishustin noted
Ukrainian troops staged a drone attack on a residential area in the borderline city of Belgorod
The Dow Jones gained 0.51% to 42,007.16 points, while the S&P 500 added 0.79% to 5,757.91 points
Witnesses say that the Shiite units that are fighting on the part of the Syrian government army used kamikaze drones to attack the US base
According to AEB, sales of new cars and LCVs in Russia in October 2024 amounted to 177,500 units, taking into account parallel imports
Throughout the fall, unusual white blobs have been washing ashore on beaches in eastern Newfoundland. A Memorial University chemist says the substance is a type of pollution that shouldn't have been in the ocean in the first place.
While it is debatable what affect celebrity endorsements actually have on voters, dozens of stars have weighed in on this year's historic presidential race.
The 24-year-old was shot in the head by Met firearms officer Sergeant Martyn Blake as he tried to ram his way out of a police roadblock in Streatham.
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Jammu and Kashmir's Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced that houses providing shelter to terrorists will be demolished. This statement comes despite the Supreme Court's warning against such actions, stating that mere accusation or conviction doesn't justify demolition. Sinha defended the move as a demand for justice and urged citizens to identify those aiding terrorists.
An under-construction bullet train bridge collapsed in Gujarat's Anand district, trapping workers under the debris. Rescue teams are working to save those trapped, with two workers already rescued. The bridge is part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collapse.
One of Canada's most vital trade arteries is cut off as employers at most of British Columbia's ports lock out their workers in a dispute involving about 700 unionized foremen.
Voters in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, went to the polls early Tuesday morning, marking the official start of Election Day voting for the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
The United States has voiced concern about growing violence in Ethiopia's Amhara state, scene of an insurgency since last year, the country's top diplomat said late Monday.
Kismayo (HOL) — A Kenyan government delegation arrived in Kismayo on Monday to mediate ongoing political tensions between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Jubbaland state leader Ahmed Madobe concerning the upcoming election process.
Units of the battlegroup continued offensive operations, defeating Ukrainian formations in the areas of the settlements of Daryino, Leonidovo, Nikolayevo-Daryino, Novoivanovka and Plekhovo
According to Vyacheslav Gladkov, the drone caused fire to three apartments
Russia remains ready for talks with Ukraine, the Russian president noted
As many as 102 civilians received wounds during the past day, bringing the overall number of those wounded up to 102,347
Yevgeny Balitsky noted that the safety of the ZNPP and its perimeter is reliably safeguarded by the Russian military, and that «the power plant's personnel are performing their duties»
There was at least one casualty in a Ukrainian drone strike on a residential building in Belgorod, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
A Canadian university has hired a Lebanese national convicted of killing four people in a Paris synagogue in 1980 Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia will treat Ukrainian long-range strikes with Western arms as NATO’s direct involvement in the conflict, Sergey Lavrov has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Russian Cosmism could hold key to solving global crises, a panel of experts has agreed at ‘Inventing the Future’ forum in Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com
India’s southern states, known for their successful population control, appear to be rethinking their strategy Read Full Article at RT.com
