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WB: Six Injured in Clash Between BJP and TMC Workers
At least six people have been injured in a clash between BJP and TMC workers allegedly over construction of a BJP office in the area in West Bengal.
The BJP workers have alleged that TMC workers had come to the spot and tried to stop the work while TMC workers allege BJP hadn't obtained permission from Panchayat for construction.
Hollywood Legend Kirk Douglas Dies at 103
One of the last survivors of the golden age of cinema, US silver screen legend Kirk Douglas, has died on Wednesday, 5 February, his family. He was 103-years-old.
(Source: PTI)
LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner Stepping Down
Jeff Weiner, LinkedIn’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) said on Wednesday, 5 February, that he would step down from his position effective 1 June 2020 . He will be taking over as LinkedIn's Executive Chairman. Rayan Roslansky, LinkedIn Head of product will take over as the CEO.
(Source: Reuters)
US President Donald Trump Cleared of All Impeachment Charges
The US Senate acquitted President Donald Trump of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress on Wednesday, 5 February, following a historic two-week trial.
The Republican-majority Senate voted 52-48 to acquit Trump of abuse of power and 53-47 to acquit him of obstruction of Congress.
Utah Senator Mitt Romney was the only Republican to break ranks, voting for conviction on the abuse of power charge.
President Trump will be making a statement regarding the Senate vote at 10:30 PM IST on 6 February.
(Source: AFP)
