Southasian PULSE Radio Headlines – June 12
Kim and Trump agree on ‘complete denuclearisation’ of Korean Peninsula
Under the new agreement signed between the two leaders, several other promises have been made
US says this was a major challenge that has been solved though all details are still not available
But people are questioning what would be the timeline and date of denuclearisation
Later the two leaders talked to media and Trump invited Kim to White House
Kim called it a historic pact saying the past has been left behind
All eyes in Canada were on Trudeau, Trump and the G-7 summit
Trump once again was upset with Trudeau saying he was watching last press conference though he left
Trump said Trudeau did not know that Airforce One has 20 TVs and he saw full press con
Trudeau was seen Canada cannot be pushed around
He was surprised that he shook hands with Trudeau but as soon as he left, Trudeau talked against him
He was watching live press con in plane; Trump said it will cost a lot of money to people of Canada
In Ottawa, media asked Justin Trudeau about Canada-US ties
Trudeau did not give any reply but said his focus is on Canada’s interests and saving jobs
Trudeau also said Canada will support G7 agreements
Uber and Lyft can now pick up passengers from Toronto Pearson airport
Earlier they could only drop them off but a pilot project they can now pick them up also
This kind of permission earlier was given to these ride services in the US
Scott Collier, GTAA vice president made the announcement
Uber showed their mirth on the decision and said they are excited, will soon announce price points
About 47m people travel by air every year from this airport, 49,000 people work there
Taxi industry has always opposed such a move so their reaction is awaited
Peel police looking for man in a sexual assault case
On Friday at around 7:45pm, female, 23 was approached by suspect in Kings Cross Road and Knightsbridge Road area
The suspect tried to converse with victim and followed her in a silver vehicle and later sexually assaulted her
Suspect is described as male, South Asian, in early 20s, 5’7, with a medium build
The suspect was wearing a grey t-shirt and dark pants
A Peel police car shows a khalistani flag that has upset the community
Some have suggested this might be a photoshop job
Community complained at stalls serving langar, their kids were given khalistan flags
Community is against this practice and not happy about it
UK judge ordered declassification of documents that will shed further light on Britain’s involvement in Operation Bluestar
Judge Murray Shanks dismissed British government’s argument that move could damage diplomatic ties with India
He presided over a 3-day hearing and said files must be made public
As elections in Pak are just round the corner, media questioning 100 candidates with tainted characters in the fray
Media is asking if people with clean characters be given tickets to contest
100-year-old woman says will contest against Imran Khan from Bannu
Hazrat Bibi says will fight for girls education and hopes to win against Khan
PPP leader Fateh Ullah Babr says before elections marshal law can be imposed under a military coup
Kejriwal continues his on sit-in in the waiting area of LG office
A video released from the venue shows Kejriwal saying they cannot work amid hurdles
This is being used as a unique opportunity of press for their needs
He was accompanied by Manish Sisodia, Gopal Rai and Satyendar Jain
Kejriwal said to press their demanding, ‘therna’ politics is a must
Kejriwal earlier said if Delhi given full statehood, AAP might stand by BJP in 2019 elections
However, people are asking did Kejriwal give this kind of a statement
Ravneet Bittu asks Punjab CM to induct AAP leader Bhagwant Mann in Congress, Capt rejected and slammed idea
Capt said party leaders should not speak like this and first share their opinion with Congress general secy or him
He said the party president takes final decision and Bittu knows system
He said such statements are against party politics
Congress leaders Asha Kumari and Sunil Jakhar had cleared earlier no ties being forged with AAP
Kumari had said AAP is split and so Congress is not interested in joining that party
Jakhar also said these are rumors and reports of ties with AAP not correct
As preparation for 2019 elections commences, politics getting hot not only in Punjab but in rest of country also
Rahul Gandhi says India needs good governance and if jobs are not created, it will pose problems
He said China creates 50,000 jobs every day, India only 450
Spiritual leader Bhaiyyu Maharaj, 50, committed suicide by shooting himself, his followers are in shock
He was a controversial person and spiritual leader offered him cabinet position but he rejected
He was seen driving in Mercedes car in Mumbai, wearing Rolex watches and had an opulent house in Indore
Bhaiyyu was a model but turned a guru and vowed to work in India against corruption movement
He had close relations with powerful politicians including PM Modi
Keeping in view 2019 elections Harsimrat Kaur’s statements are making rounds
Yesterday she gave challenge to AAP leader Bhagwant Mann to contest against her in 2019
The Sangroor MP accepted her challenge says he does not require popularity
Mann said for long Congress and Akalis have been working together
Mann said he accepts it and the 2019 results will be in front of everyone
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