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Hans India
3 days ago
- Hans India
7 Maoists surrender in Dantewada
Dantewada: Seven Maoists, two of them carrying cash rewards on their heads, surrendered in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh on Friday, a police official said. The cadres turned themselves in before police and CRPF officials citing disappointment at the growing differences within the outlawed CPI (Maoist), the harsh forest life and the movement's hollow ideology, he said. The official identified the surrendered cadres as Juglu alias Sundum Kowasi (23), Dasha alias Burku Podiam (26), Bhoja Ram Madvi (48), Lakhma alias Suti (26), Ratu alias Othe Kowasi (25), Sukhram Podiyam (25) and Pandru Ram Podiyam (45). "Juglu and Dasha carried a bounty of Rs 50,000 each. The surrendered Naxalites were involved in incidents like damaging roads, cutting trees, putting up Naxalite banners, posters and pamphlets during 'bandh' called by Maoists.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Seven Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district
DANTEWADA: Seven Naxalites, two of them carrying cash rewards on their heads, surrendered in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh on Friday, a police official said. The cadres turned themselves in before police and CRPF officials citing disappointment at the growing differences within the outlawed CPI (Maoist), the harsh forest life and the movement's hollow ideology, he said. The surrendered cadres also said they were impressed by the police's rehabilitation drive 'Lon Varratu' in the district and the state government's new surrender and rehabilitation policy, the official added. The official identified the surrendered cadres as Juglu alias Sundum Kowasi (23), Dasha alias Burku Podiam (26), Bhoja Ram Madvi (48), Lakhma alias Suti (26), Ratu alias Othe Kowasi (25), Sukhram Podiyam (25) and Pandru Ram Podiyam (45). "Juglu and Dasha carried a bounty of Rs 50,000 each. The surrendered Naxalites were involved in incidents like damaging roads, cutting trees, putting up Naxalite banners, posters and pamphlets during 'bandh' called by Maoists. They were provided assistance of Rs 50,000 each post surrender and will be further rehabilitated as per the government's policy," the official said. With this, a total of 991 Naxalites, including 238 carrying rewards, have so far quit violence in the district under the 'Lon Varratu' (term coined in local Gondi dialect which means return to your home/village) campaign launched in June 2020, as per police. In 2024, a total of 792 Naxalites had surrendered in Bastar region, comprising seven districts, including Dantewada, police said.
Politico
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Politico
Playbook: The sound of silence
Presented by With help from Eli Okun and Bethany Irvine Good Wednesday morning. This is Jack Blanchard. MARK YOUR CALENDARS: The Conversation with Dasha Burns arrives on Sunday, June 1 — and we're dropping a first look. Each week on her new podcast, Dasha will sit down with one of the most compelling — and sometimes unexpected — power players in Washington. This isn't just a podcast. It's a new kind of political interview show for a moment when politics feels more personal, more chaotic and more consequential than ever. Catch the video and audio trailer out this morning to see what Dasha's digging into this season. And subscribe to the podcast, wherever you listen or watch. And yes … You can still catch Dasha Monday through Thursday mornings as well, on the Playbook Podcast with yours truly. You don't get rid of us that easy. In today's Playbook … — The president takes a media hiatus ... but fear not! We'll always have his socials. — Vance and the Trump boys go full crypto-bro in Vegas. — Why gubernatorials are currently the races to watch. DRIVING THE DAY THE SOUND OF SILENCE: By lunchtime today it will have been 48 hours since Donald Trump stepped in front of a TV camera for a speech or Q&A — the first time that's happened (outside of the weekends) since he returned to the White House on Jan. 20. Whatever your politics, that's a remarkable record of public availability, especially when compared to his famously sheltered predecessor. And look how that turned out. By the numbers: A quick trawl through the archives suggests Trump 2.0 has done media on 111 of his 138 days back in office — an 80 percent hit rate that includes weekends and must put him on course to being just about the most-accessible president in modern history. And aside from the lamentable attempt to ban AP, he's basically taken questions from all-comers. It's impressive stuff. And it matters: In case anyone still needs this hammering home for them, the Joe Biden experience shows just how important it is that leaders are held up to regular scrutiny. Trump's answers may sometimes be rambling, erratic — or even downright unpleasant — but every American voter can see where he's at. So why the sudden silence? Trump has no scheduled media appearances today, for the second-consecutive day — though it's still possible a 2 p.m. closed-doors 'executive order' session turns into one of his freeform Q&As. Either way, no one thinks he's shirking. Aides tell my Playbook colleague Dasha Burns Trump spent yesterday holding calls and meetings in the Oval Office, and on this morning's Playbook Podcast she predicts we're likely just witnessing the calm before the next storm. Storm watch: We're still expecting a big announcement on Iran as soon as this week — the NYT reports this would be a 'declaration of some common principles' rather than a fully fledged nuclear deal — and Russia sanctions may or may not be in the offing, with Trump lashing out at President Vladimir Putin again yesterday … Everybody is praying for some sort of breakthrough on Gaza, especially after the aid chaos we saw yesterday … And the whole 'war on Harvard' thing doesn't appear to be losing any steam. Trump has posted about the Ivy League university multiple times on Truth Social the past few days. Speaking of Truth Social: Close observers may have noticed that Trump's innate — how can we put this kindly? — desire to be heard has rather spilled out on social media during his brief MSM hiatus. Aside from the memes, reposts and videos that always pepper his feed, Trump posted nine genuine messages yesterday, another nine on Monday and eight on Sunday ... Which averages out about once every couple of hours, after you've factored in sleep. (If indeed, the president does sleep.) What's on Trump's mind: Fannie Mae and Fannie Mac … Biden and the autopen … Jobs in Alaska … Fishing in Maine … Canada becoming the '51st state' … Border Patrol … Putin … Tariffs on Europe … California athletics … And that was just yesterday. Silence is not quite the right word for where we're at. Nevertheless: It does feel like at least some of the relentless, minute-by-minute drama of Trump's first months back in power has started to fade. Elon Musk's all-consuming DOGE project feels much less significant since its principle character slinked back to the world of tech. Trump's market-wobbling tariff wars have become a series of snarled-up trade talks. The Ukraine war looks intractable. Mass deportations have been hampered by limited resources and the courts. Those of us covering the White House can actually take a quick breath. And speaking of Musk … Filling the Trump-shaped void this morning is none other than Musk himself, now reverting back to his former tech-geek persona after tanking Tesla's image (and value) with his brief sojourn into politics. Flaunting an 'Occupy Mars' T-shirt rather than a MAGA hat in an interview with CBS, Musk seeks to put some clear blue water between himself and the GOP by criticising the budget passed by the House. Regrets, I've had a few: Musk also did a sit-down with WaPo, in which he laments the reputational damage caused by his chainsaw-wielding work for the White House. 'DOGE is just becoming the whipping boy for everything,' Musk complained. 'Something bad would happen anywhere, and we would get blamed for it even if we had nothing to do with it.' Sympathy levels within the federal government will be pretty low. COINING IT IN TRUMP'S CRYPTO PLAY: Unusually, the biggest political event in the diary this morning is happening in Las Vegas, where the astonishing overlap between Trump's political and personal interests will again be on display. First, the political … At 12 noon Eastern, VP JD Vance will deliver the keynote address at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Vegas, setting out the administration's full-speed-ahead approach to the U.S. crypto industry. It's the same conference Trump headlined in person last year, promising America would become a 'bitcoin superpower' under his leadership. He's certainly been true to his word, per CNBC. Then, the personal … At 4:30 p.m., Trump's sons Eric and Donald Trump Jr. will speak at the very same conference in Vegas. It's presumably an industry they feel invested in, given they back a major Bitcoin venture themselves, per Reuters. And it comes just a day after a separate family-linked business, the Trump Media & Technology Group, announced its intention to raise $2.5 billion to invest in bitcoin, as WSJ's Alexander Osipovich and Jennifer Calfas report. And that in turn came after Trump offered out exclusive VIP dinner invites to the 220 top buyers of his personal $Trump memecoin, as an incentive to buy more stock. It's all head-spinning stuff for a president of the United States. More news from Vegas: Coinbase chief policy officer Faryar Shirzad announced yesterday that the cryptocurrency exchange will be a 'major sponsor' of America250, the Trump-affiliated committee organizing celebrations of the 250th birthday for the U.S. And this isn't Coinbase's first donation to a Trump committee, notes The Verge's Tina Nguyen. It 'previously donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration committee,' she writes on X. 'The SEC dropped a lawsuit against Coinbase a month later.' And a P.S. from Vegas: Last night, Vance headlined a Vegas fundraiser for Trump's MAGA Inc. super PAC that required a donation of $1 million per attendee, WaPo's Natalie Allison reports. 2026 WATCH FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: Earlier this year, Musk was 'growing tired' of Vivek Ramaswamy and telephoned Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine with a request, POLITICO's Jonathan Martin reports this morning: appoint Ramaswamy to the Senate seat vacated by Vance. DeWine demurred, of course, and Ramaswamy threw in for the 2026 gubernatorial race. And that means that DeWine now faces an unlikely coda to his long career in politics: He's likely to either be succeeded by Ramaswamy, or by his own longtime Democratic rival, Sherrod Brown, who is considering a run for governor. But but but: There could be a way to avoid that fate: Enter Jim Tressel, the former Ohio State football coach, whom DeWine named lieutenant governor after appointing the sitting LG, Jon Husted, to the Senate, and who is now facing down a potential gubernatorial candidate of his own. Can the coach pull off the upset and beat Ramaswamy? The challenge is, as JMart writes, that 'Tressel is a Mike DeWine guy in a Donald Trump party.' SPEAKING OF COACHES: Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) announced yesterday that he is running for governor, immediately catapulting the former Auburn football coach to frontrunner status in the race, writes Mike Cason. But the decision also sets up an open Senate race in the midterms, POLITICO's Ali Bianco notes. MEANWHILE, IN MICHIGAN: The 2026 jockeying is in full swing at the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference, with Senate and gubernatorial hopefuls working the well-connected crowds on the Island. Playbook's Zack Stanton writes in that much of the buzz last night surrounded new polling from the Glengariff Group posing head-to-head matchups in the state's marquee statewide 2026 races. Notable among the results … Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's independent bid for governor is polling north of 20 percent statewide — despite his low name ID outside of metro Detroit. 'If you had told me I was in the 20s this early, I wouldn't have believed you,' Duggan told Zack. He sees a path to victory in pulling equally from both parties (which, indeed, the polling suggested he is) en route to 40 percent of the vote. The former longtime Democrat believes he can appeal to a segment of Trump voters who 'want to shake up the system,' but 'without the nastiness … [or] divisive language.' BEST OF THE REST DANCE OF THE SUPERPOWERS: Following the ramped-up tariffs, U.S. companies report a spike in fraudulent activities from Chinese companies trying to avoid taxes, NYT's Ana Swanson and Lazaro Gamio report. Chinese shipping companies are offering ways to evade duties by 'altering the information about the shipments that is given to the U.S. government to qualify for a lower tariff rate,' executives and officials say. … Chip giant Nvidia will report Q1 earnings after the close of business today and investors are likely to 'look for definitive answers on how much U.S. chip curbs on China will cost the company,' Reuters' Arsheeya Bajwa previews. FULL COURT PRESS: The Trump administration is pushing the Supreme Court to lift U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy's order blocking the administration's plans for expedited deportations to countries where immigrants 'have no previous ties,' POLITICO's Josh Gerstein reports. 'The federal government argued that Murphy has stalled its efforts to carry out deportations of migrants who can't be returned to their home countries,' AP's Rebecca Santana and Lindsay Whitehurst report. Coming attractions: The appeal is just one of many the high court has faced from the White House in recent months. And SCOTUS is facing a series of hotly debated topics as the justices turn 'toward issuing a flurry of opinions through the end of June,' CNN's John Fritze reports. Still, they must contend with 'more than a dozen emergency appeals tied to Trump's second term, including cases dealing with mass firings, immigration and the president's efforts to end birthright citizenship,' with more to come even once they break. More court reads: 'Judge tosses Trump order punishing the law firm WilmerHale,' by WaPo's Mark Berman: 'U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon ruled that Trump's order was unconstitutional and blocked the government from enforcing it, becoming the third judge this month to side with a law firm that had challenged the president's orders. … A ruling in the case of the fourth firm, Susman Godfrey, is still pending, though a judge has temporarily blocked most of Trump's penalties for that business.' TALK OF THE TOWN PLAYBOOK METRO SECTION — The Metro is launching its tap-to-pay upgrade at a ceremony at Dulles later today. Commuters can now pay for their rides right at the turnstile by tapping their phone, credit card or debit card. More from the Washingtonian FIRST IN PLAYBOOK — 314 Action has added Bri Gillis as a campaign adviser for federal and statewide candidates, Eden Giagnorio as comms director and Tara Saye as deputy development director. TRANSITIONS — Cheyenne Hunt is now executive director of Gen-Z for Change. She previously was a big tech accountability advocate at Public Citizen and is an Amy Klobuchar alum. … Patrick Lohmeyer is now VP of international network programs and partnerships at United Way Worldwide. He most recently was CEO at LINC. … Chris Crawford will be senior director of civil strategies at Interfaith America. He currently is a policy strategist of free and fair elections at Protect Democracy. … Kaylin Dines is now chief of staff for Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-Colo.). She most recently was press secretary and senior adviser for communications at OPM in the Biden administration and is a Yadira Caraveo and Tim Ryan alum. … Emma Mears is now head of membership development at Ned's Club. She previously was membership and community manager. And Jenna Groesch is now head of membership at Ned's Club. She previously was membership executive at the Club's New York location. ENGAGED — Ted Scheinman, senior editor at Smithsonian, and Tara Ganapathy, counsel in the congressional investigations practice at K&L Gates and a Biden OMB and HHS alum, got engaged on Monday. They met in 2019 and reconnected because their respective interns were friends. He proposed in a park near their house, after hollowing out a portion of the Warren Report and hiding the ring box in there. Pic WEDDING — Chris Ringer, legislative director for Rep. Sheri Biggs (R-S.C.), and Alexus Gutierrez, an intelligence analyst at the Defense Department and a Brian Fitzpatrick alum, recently got married in Charleston, South Carolina. The couple met on Capitol Hill in fall 2018. Pic HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Secretary of State Marco Rubio … Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-Md.) … Rudy Giuliani … Jessica Anderson of the Sentinel Action Fund … Natalie Yezbick of Sen. John Cornyn's (R-Texas) office … Mark Greenbaum of Rep. Nellie Pou's (D-N.J.) office … POLITICO's Alana Cunningham … Lauren Mandelker … The 19th's Emily Ramshaw … Andy Stone of Meta … WaPo's Pradnya (P.J.) Joshi … Lisa Wallenda Picard … Global Business Alliance's Jessica Cahill … Chris Downing … Uber's Josh Gold … Julie Hershey Carr … Herald Group's Colin Hensel … Edelman Smithfield's Chris Donahoe ... Robb Harleston … TSA's Brian Kelly … former Reps. Steve King (R-Iowa), Scott Rigell (R-Va.) and Tom Petri (R-Wis.) … Christy Felling … Marty Kramer … Katharine Weymouth … Matt Orr of Rep. Russell Fry's (R-S.C.) office … Adelle Nazarian … Thorn Run's Greg Lankler Send Playbookers tips to playbook@ or text us on Signal here. Playbook couldn't happen without our editor Zack Stanton, deputy editor Garrett Ross and Playbook Podcast producer Callan Tansill-Suddath.
Edinburgh Live
09-05-2025
- Edinburgh Live
'Underrated' capital city 'where wine was invented' makes perfect summer holiday
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A seasoned traveller is sharing her insider knowledge about a hidden gem of a city that is a must-visit destination for those seeking an unconventional holiday. With summer just around the corner, many of us are daydreaming about our next getaway, but instead of flocking to popular resorts in Spain or Turkey, consider a lesser-known city that boasts average highs of 34C during the summer months. Travel enthusiast Dasha Kofman took to TikTok to share her experiences of her recent trip to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia in the Caucasus region. Georgia is believed to be the birthplace of wine, dating back to 5000BC. "I just visited one of the most underrated capital cities," Dasha said in her video. "It is Tbilisi, Georgia, and in my research, it was very hard to find TikTok videos on what to do there, so here's my version of it." Dasha enthusiastically recommended the top activities in the historic metropolis, assuring there's plenty on offer for every type of traveller. Drybridge market Topping her list was the must-visit Drybridge market. "It is the flea market of all flea markets. First of all, these watch rings are under $5 (£3.74). They had the most beautiful jewellery finds here. They also have tons of antique and vintage posters, clocks, cameras. "Georgia has literally experienced every type of culture due to trade or being conquered, and this flea market shows you that entire history from medieval times to Soviet." Visitors can also find a park beneath the market where local artists display and sell their creations. Stroll along the Kura river "Number two is strolling along the water," she advised. "I think any romantic city needs its little river running through it, and it's so romantic to just walk along the water or take a boat, or just sit and admire as the water flows." Dasha encouraged visitors not to miss out on this scenic walk, which leads to the third highlight of her visit. Walk across the Bridge of Peace to cable cars "Walk along until you get to number three, which is to stroll across the Bridge of Peace," Dasha suggested. "It's decidedly more modern, it doesn't quite blend into the Old Town, but it conveys the message that Georgians simply desire peace." The bridge, spanning 150 metres over the Kura River, was commissioned by Tbilisi City Hall to create a contemporary design feature linking Old Tbilisi with the newer central parts of the city. It was inaugurated in 2010. Dasha encourages visitors to cross the bridge to reach the cable cars that will transport you up one of the mountains for 'amazing' views of the city and the historic Mother of Georgia, believed to protect the country from invaders. Unwind in bath houses "The next activity will be a moment of relaxation," Dasha said. "Tbilisi actually translates to warm waters, and this name is due to the sulphuric waters found in the city that enable the operation of these bath houses. They were very popular during the Silk Road era, where people would come to unwind after trading." The historic Tbilisi sulfur baths have been a staple of the Georgian capital since the fifth century, offering both therapeutic and social benefits that cement them as an intrinsic part of local culture and tradition. Explore Old Town and Meidan Bazaar Another must-see spot is the Old Town, with Dasha remarking: "Next on the list is exploring the Old Town. From the clock tower to the stunning architecture to the Jewish quarter, and more and more, there is so much to explore." She further suggested taking a guided tour of the area then wandering through the ancient streets on your own, as surprises are around every corner. Speaking of the historic significance, Dasha adds: "On the Old Town they actually have the meeting place back when the Silk Road was extremely active. It's Meidan Bazaar." She went on to explain: "Today, it's a tourist shop, but back in the day it's where all the traders would meet and sell everything that they've brought from all over the east. So it's definitely a cool place to check out." Go shopping For shoppers, Dasha urges a visit to her two preferred spots: Vera, and Shota Rustaveli Avenue. She describes Vera as: "[Vera] is the more hipster, young, trendy neighborhood. They have tons of really cool shops. [..] But honestly you can spend a couple of hours just cafe and shop hopping, you'll definitely find things." "And then in contrast to the more independent shops is to walk down Shota Rustaveli Avenue," she continued. "This is the main avenue of the city with beautiful architecture, so many museums, big retail shops, chain restaurants, but you can also find some amazing local hidden gems, restaurants and cafes, as well." Go wine tasting "And then last but not least, as Georgia is the place where wine was created, you have to go on a wine tour," Dasha said. "Whether that's self-guided or with a tour group, I made a video on all my favourite wine bars so you can do it on your own." "But honestly, pop into any wine shop, you'll probably get a free taste," she said.
Express Tribune
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Dasha named Amazon Music's breakthrough artist after viral success
Rising country artist Dasha has been named Amazon Music's latest Breakthrough Artist, marking a significant step in her growing career. The announcement was made during Variety's Power of Women: Nashville event, where Dasha performed a dynamic live version of Gretchen Wilson's 'Here for the Party,' a track she has also released as part of an Amazon Music Original. This performance follows her successful appearance at Stagecoach, where she thrilled the crowd on the Mane Stage with the same hit. In an interview with Variety, Dasha expressed her gratitude for Amazon Music's support, calling it 'a dream come true.' She credited the platform for helping her gain exposure, noting the importance of having her music heard by a wider audience. 'Amazon Music champions breaking the mold and being unapologetic with your art,' she said, adding that being named Breakthrough Artist felt surreal, especially considering the talented artists who came before her, such as Chappell Roan and Bailey Zimmerman. Dasha, 25, first gained major attention last year with her viral hit 'Austin,' which made it into the country airplay top 10 after becoming a streaming sensation. Her live performances, like at Stagecoach, have further cemented her position in the country music scene. She is also known for her duality in songwriting, as seen with her contrasting tracks 'Here for the Party' and 'Not at This Party.' While the former is an anthem for having a good time, the latter explores feelings of social disconnection, showcasing her emotional range. With Amazon Music's backing, Dasha plans to expand her audience further. She's set to join major tours with artists like Dylan Scott and Thomas Rhett and is currently working on her sophomore album, slated for release later this year. The support from Amazon Music will include tailored content, marketing campaigns, and visibility across playlists and programming, helping Dasha continue her journey in the country music world.
