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Sri Lanka attacks death toll rises to 290, about 500 wounded: Police
Monday, April 22, 2019, 10:36 AM
The death toll on Monday sharply rose to 290 from a series of eight blasts on churches and luxury hotels across Sri Lanka, police said. More than 500 people were wounded in the blasts, police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera said. The death toll overnight stood at 215. Eight coordinated explosions targeted Easter worshippers and high end hotels popular with international guests.
BJP trying to destroy India's diversity with their 'divisive politics': Amarinder Singh
Monday, April 22, 2019, 9:27 AM
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh lambasted the BJP for allegedly trying to destroy India's unique strength of diversity with their "divisive-politics". "The BJP is trying to destroy India's unique strength of diversity with their divisive politics," he said. Amarinder denied being soft on Badals and asserted that he would not spare anyone found guilty, as per-law, of any crime against the people of his state.
Rajnath Singh slams Congress for promise to abolish sedition law
Monday, April 22, 2019, 9:25 AM
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh lashed out at Congress for promising abolition of sedition law in its election manifesto, and said the BJP would bring even more stringent laws for the security of the country if needed. "The Congress says they would do away with the sedition law. But we will definitely enact more stringent laws for the country's security if needed," he said.
