News

The Russian journalist Ivan Golunov, who has been charged drug-dealing case was freed following a public protest. The leading newspapers in Russia, Vedomosti, RBC, and Kommersant had huge support of Golunov.

Golunov, who was freed from police station on Tuesday cried and vowed to continue his investigative journalism. Vladimir Kolokoltsev, the Interior Minister admitted his guilt had “not been proven”. He said that an internal inquiry had been launched.

The minister added that the decision came after “forensic, biological, fingerprinting and genetic tests”. Kolokoltsev said that he would ask Russian President Vladimir Putin to dismiss two high-ranking officials over the case.

The officials include Gen Puchkov, the head of the Interior Affairs Directorate of Moscow’s Western Administrative District and and the head of the Drugs Control Directorate, General Devyatkin.

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Three leading newspapers in Russia is observed to be in huge support of a reporter charged with drug offences, in a case that has caused a huge public outcry.

Leading news papers Vedomosti, RBC, and Kommersant have their headlines as support for the charged reporter. The headlines read, ”
“We are Ivan Golunov”, referring to the investigative journalist.

Ivan Golunov (36) was charged over the weekend with trying to illegally sell drugs. His lawyer said that these drugs were planted. During his arrest last week, the journalist was reportedly beaten up.

Golunov is a freelance journalist, and had contributed to a number of media outlets including Meduza, the Latvia-based news site.

The Russian social media were having huge discussions regarding his arrest, saying that the arrest suppresses the freedom of press.

Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesman said that President Vladimir Putin was informed about the case and was made aware regarding this last week and was “keeping a very close eye on all the details”.

Peskov said, “Mistakes cannot be ruled out anywhere or anytime, mistakes are made, among others, by journalists, when they write stories”.

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Entertainment News

The beauty queen of India – The ‘Miss Queen of India 2019’ who represents India in the International fashion pageants ‘Miss Asia Global’ and ‘Miss Glam World’ was crowned today. Ms. Tanya Sinha was crowned today as ‘
Miss Queen of India 2019. The pageant took place today at Saj Earth Resorts, Cochin, India at local time 6:30 pm. Manappuram Finance Limited is the prime partner of the event.

The grooming session of the beauty contest, which had three prime rounds such as designer saree, black cocktail and red gown rounds, was commenced at SAJ Earth Resort & convention centre, Kochi.

The session, which were handled by prominent personalities in the modelling sector, and which aims to impart knowledge in yoga, meditation, personality development, beauty care, catwalk, photo shoot and talent search to the contestants, helped the ladies to gain more confidence.

Eminent personalities from the film and fashion sectors were present in the judging panel of the event for judging and guiding the contestants.

News

Queen Elizabeth of Britain, along with the world leaders including Donald Trump and Angela Merkel joined to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the largest seaborne invasion in history and a feat that helped bring World War Two to an end.

The queen, Prince Charles, presidents and prime ministers stood up to applaud veterans. PM Theresa May was joined for the commemorative events in Portsmouth by US President Trump and his wife Melania.

Bert Edwards, recounting his role 75 years ago as an able seaman on the Royal Navy’s HMS Bellona said, “We all had a part to play – I wasn’t nervous – I was apprehensive like everybody else was”. During the film he said, “It’s something that happens once in a lifetime – makes you proud a little bit for taking part”.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Merkel, German Chancellor Merkel and leaders and senior figures from 10 other countries also joined.

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D-Day

News

Europe Times: A jihadist cell leader has been suspected for the murder of Scandinavian hikers in the High Atlas mountains. He had admitted to a Moroccan court that he beheaded one of two hikers killed.

Two Scandinavian hikers named Maren Ueland (28) and Louisa Vesterager Jespersen (24) were found beheaded in an isolated area in December.

A 25-year-old street vendor, Abdessamad Ejjoud told the court, “I beheaded one of them… I regret it”. Reports said that he and 23 other alleged Islamists are on trial in Sale, near Rabat.

Abdessamad Ejjoud, Younes Ouaziyad (27), and Rachid Afatti (33) who were include in this group are accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) group and carrying out the killings. If found guilty, they could face the death penalty. All 24 defendants face different terrorism charges.

The bodies were found on 17 December in an isolated area near Mount Toubkal, Morocco’s highest peak, and a popular destination for hikers.

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Scandinavian hiker

Accidents News

Hungary boat crash :The captain of a vessel that collided with a small tour boat on the Danube, has been arrested. At least seven has been reported dead in the incident. The incident happened in Budapest.

The 64-year-old Ukrainian national was held as a suspect for the accident. The incident happened on Wednesday, during a rainstorm. The boat was carrying South Korean tourists and, sank within seven seconds after the collision happened.

Reports said that 21 people are missing and there is only a less hope to find them alive. The incident happened on the Danube where navigation is busy but generally safe. Hence this case has been found rare and a criminal investigation has been launched into the collision.

7 people has been rescued alive and were suffering from hypothermia. But reports said that they are achieving stable health. Kang Kyung-wha, South Korea’s foreign minister, is due to arrive in Budapest on Friday for a joint press conference with her Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto.

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Hungary Boat Crash

Food

Tandoori Chai

Ingredients:

  • Milk: 2 cups
  • Water: 1/2 cup
  • Indian tea powder: 1 tbsp
  • Ginger paste: 1 tbsp
  • Sugar for taste
  • Cardamom: 3-4 pcs
  • Small Clay pot

preparation:

Place the clay pot in medium flame and heat the whole pot for about 10 minutes. Keep changing the position of pot to heat it evenly. Meanwhile, heat a pan and add the milk and water into it.

Once the milk start boiling, prepare the tea by adding ginger, cardamom, 1 tbsp tea powder and 2 tbsp sugar in it and boil it for 2-3 minutes in low flame. When the tea is ready , remove it from the stove and stain it.

Increase the flame to high and heat the clay pot properly. Use tongs for holding pot. Once the clay pot is heated properly, gently put the hot clay pot into a pan. Now, pour the prepared hot tea into all over the clay pot.

Now a nice, smoky flavored smell will come. Now, carefully take out the clay pot and transfer the tea into another cups, preferably a clay cup. Serve hot!

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Food

Ingredients:

  • Cream of tartar: 1 tsp
  • Dutch cocoa powder: 1 tbsp
  • Egg whites, at room temperature: 6 nos
  • Cornflour: 1 tsp
  • Caster sugar: 1 1/3 cups (295 g)
  • Finely chopped dark chocolate: 50 gm
  • Balsamic vinegar: 1 tsp
  • Icing sugar

Preparation:

Sift the cream of tartar, cocoa, and cornflour into a bowl and mix it well. Add a small pinch of salt into it. Mix it well and set aside. Whisk the egg whites in a large bowl with electric beaters until frothy.

Gently add the caster sugar, 1 tbs at a time, beating constantly. Make sure that the mixture is stiff and glossy. Add the balsamic and cocoa mixture to the meringue mixture and beat until well combined. Fold in the chocolate. Pour the mixture into a tray. Bake for 25 minutes, until it becomes firm and springs back when gently touched. Cool it for 5 minutes.

Slightly wet a towel with water. Grease a sheet of baking paper with oil and place it, oil-side down, over the sponge. Cover it with the tea towel. Gently invert the sponge (leaving the bottom layer of baking paper on the sponge) onto the baking paper and tea towel.

Slowly roll into a log from one long side using the tea towel. Set it aside for cooling. For filling, whisk mascarpone and cream until stiff peaks form. Add kirsch and sugar and mix well.

Slowly unroll the sponge. Gently remove the tea towel and top layer of baking paper. Spread cream mixture over the sponge and scatter three-quarters of the almonds on top. In a bowl, combine the berries and scatter three-quarters over the cream. Roll up tightly to enclose the filling, Peeling the sponge away from the bottom layer of baking paper.

Place it in a serving dish. Spread remaining cream mixture on top of the Roulade and top with remaining almonds and berries. Dust it with icing sugar before serving!

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News Politics

Donald Tusk, European Council President said that the EU leaders are expecting to have their proposal for the next EU Commission president ready by the next summit on June 21st.

Brussels witnessed the presence of the leaders from the 28 member states for a summit which emphasized on the wrangling among member states in choosing the next European Commission president following the European elections.

“We did not discuss names tonight, only the process”, said Donald Tusk, regarding Tuesday’s informal dinner, however, no names were mentioned.

On Tuesday, the Council president said that, when it comes to Commission appointments, his “personal ambition” was gender balance. French President Emmanuel Macron have also highlighted Tusk’s preference. Macron have said that he needed two women and two men for the top four EU posts.

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The school students around the world have conducted huge strike demanding action from authorities regarding the climate change. This is an international movement by school students who are deciding not to attend classes and instead take part in demonstrations to demand action to prevent further global warming and climate change.

Greta Thunberg, a Swedish teenager started the climate strike that encourage the students across the world to unite for demanding action on climate change.

The solo protest by Greta Thunberg have made an immense influence on the students. She started to quit her classes on every Friday to protest against the authority’s negligence towards climate change. Thunberg has now been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.

The organisers of Friday’s strike said that more than a million people were expected to join the action in at least 110 countries. They are demanding the politicians and businesses to take immediate action to slow global warming.

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