www.theindianpanorama.com VOL 5 ISSUE 20 ● DALLAS ● MAY 19 - MAY 25, 2017 ● ENQUIRIES: 646-247-9458 ● PRICE 40 CENTS Why the Special Counsel may be The Threat from Deepika Padukone Good News for Republicans and Problematic dons an easy breezy 8 Bad News for Trump 9 Organizations and Cults 12 silk dress in Cannes International Court of Justice, The Hague stays Former FBI chief Robert Mueller to Jadhav execution probe Russia-Trump links Diplomatic victory for India as ICJ asks defiant Pakistan to implement ruling Trump decries special counsel's appointment as 'single greatest witch-hunt' in US history WASHINGTON (TIP) ormer FBI director Robert Mueller has been appointed as Fspecial counsel to investigate alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election and possible collusion between President Donald Trump's campaign and Moscow. The decision by deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein to appoint Mueller, 72, as special counsel came on Wednesday, May 17, following a week of Presiding judge Ronny Abraham of France reads the World Court's verdict in The Hague, Netherlands. turmoil for the White House after Trump fired FBI Director James NEW DELHI (TIP): The Comey, who had been leading a federal International Court of Justice probe into the matter. (ICJ), on May 18, stayed the Rosenstein said he had taken the execution of Kulbhushan decision "to ensure a full and thorough Jadhav until it rules on the investigation of the Russian merits of the case. government's efforts to interfere in the The stay passed 2016 presidential election," including Kulbhushan Jadhav Robert Mueller, the former FBI director is famous for his no-nonsense style and independence in unanimously by the court is a gets reprieve contd on page 20 high-profile government investigations diplomatic victory for India as contd on page 20 Photos / PTI QUICKPOSTS PM MODI LIKELY TO ADDRESS INDIAN ● During a joint news conference DIASPORA IN HOUSTON with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, President Trump The invitation to visit Houston had come in February, after a delegation of NRI said he respected Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein's decision community leaders met PM Modi in Delhi to appoint a special counsel, but HOUSTON (TIP): Believed The invitation to visit added, "the entire thing has been to be planned along the lines of Houston had come in February, THANK a witch hunt." his Madison Square Garden after a delegation of NRI ● Former Connecticut Senator Joe address in 2014, Prime community leaders met Modi Lieberman is reportedly Trump's Minister Narendra Modi is in Delhi, and requested him to top pick to replace James Comey expected to speak to the Indian plan his next diaspora event in YOU as director of the FBI. diaspora in Houston, Texas Texas, the report said. Earlier ● The Trump administration formally during his proposed visit in in March, US Energy Secretary We thank The Indian Panorama readers, notified Congress that it intends to June, The Hindu reported. Rick Perry, at a meeting with relations and friends for their message of renegotiate the North American According to The Hindu, PM Narendra Modi is expected Union Petroleum Minister condolence and kind words of solace in the wake of Free Trade Agreement, in keeping officials involved with to address Indian Diaspora in Dharmendra Pradhan, the sad and untimely demise of Mr.Karan Beri, the with one of Trump's campaign organizing the event claimed Houston, in June 2017 strongly pushed for PM Modi's brightest jewel of the family, at the young age of promises. that PM Modi was invited by community Houston visit. Perry said Modi's visit would 37. No words can adequately express our deep sense ● In a letter to his constituents, leaders in Houston to address an event similar improve energy cooperation between the two of gratitude. House Oversight Committee to "the kind he held in Madison Square countries, adding a new dimension to Please pray for the dear departed and his Chairman Jason Chaffetz Gardens in 2014 and in Silicon Valley in 2015". bilateral ties. contd on Page 20 family-wife Jaskiran Beri and five- year- old son announced he will resign from Kabir Beri. Congress at the end of June. Prof. Indrajit S Saluja and staff, The Indian ● Roger Ailes, the former head of Fox INDIAN-AMERICAN STUDENT WINS NATIONAL Panorama, New York- Dallas News who was ousted from the OPINIO Media Inc. USA; RIC Technology & network amid sexual-harassment GEOGRAPHIC BEE CONTEST Services, Bengaluru, India allegations, died at age 77. Pranay Varada won the prestigious $50,000 National Geographic Bee competition. UK Prime Minister May He is an eighth grader from Texas and was a runner up last year. DALLAS, TX (TIP): Pranay Americans." pledges to curtail Varada, the 14-year-old Indian- "Having done this for such a American student, has won the long time and winning it now, immigration, including prestigious $50,000 National it's just a feeling of Geographic Bee competition, satisfaction," Varada, an from India maintaining the dominance of eighth grader from Texas, said. the community in the contest. A runner up last year, Varada LONDON (TIP): Prime Minister of UK "I was absolutely sure I this time did not want to miss a Theresa May, on Thursday, May18, unveiled her could win that challenge," chance. Pranay Varada, 14-year-old Conservative Party's election manifesto that Conservative Party's election manifesto Varada said soon after bagging He was declared the winner Indian-American has won the makes cutting immigration from countries like released by UK Prime Minister Theresa May, the coveted competition, which as he won the first tie breaker $50,000 National Geographic India, a central poll pledge if her party wins the on Thursday, May18 speaks of curtailing for the past one decade has question when he correctly Bee competition. June 8 general election. contd on page 20 immigration, including from India. been dominated by Indian- contd on Page 20 Photo / Twitter THE INDIAN PANORAMA 2 ANALYSIS FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 7 questions that explain the special counsel A closer look at how Robert Mueller's investigation into Trump and Russia will play out. Robert Mueller, a former FBI Director has been appointed special counsel to investigate a possible collusion of Donald Trump's presidential campaign with Russia in 2016 presidential election By Josh Gerstein he Justice Department's decision to Flynn. If Mueller wants more clarity on 5) Is there a set length of time name former FBI Director Robert whether a matter is in his purview he could for the inquiry? TMueller to investigate possible come back to Rosenstein and ask. But past collusion with Russia by Donald Trump's outside investigators have been criticized for There's no fixed duration for the investigation. presidential campaign rocked an already expanding the scope of their investigation. It's probable that getting Mueller and his team reeling capital Wednesday, May 17. into place will cause some delay as they hire staff While there are a variety of investigative 3) Who does Mueller report to and get up to speed on work that's already been arms available in Washington, the specific and can Trump fire him? done. Given the sensitivity of the intelligence provision Deputy Attorney General Rod matters, those newly-assigned to the case will Rosenstein used to tap Mueller has been Normally, a special counsel would report to need special security clearances and approvals. dormant for nearly two decades. the attorney general, but because Attorney The investigation could well enter a relatively The rarely invoked rules provide answers to General Jeff Sessions has recused himself quiet period for a while until Mueller decides some key questions about Mueller's new, high from the Russia-election probe, Rosenstein is whether to take steps likely to draw public attention, profile post. acting in that role. He'll supervise Mueller, like summoning witnesses to a grand jury. although the rules state: "The Special Counsel 1) What powers does Mueller shall not be subject to the day-to-day 6) What impact will there be on have? supervision of any official of the Congressional investigations? Mueller will have all the authority of a Department." typical U.S. attorney to convene grand juries, According to the regulations, Rosenstein Mueller is likely to be given effective control issue subpoenas, file criminal charges and can block major investigative steps by over what information the Justice Department pursue those charges to trial, if he deems it Mueller, but must report to Congress if that shares with Congress about the probe and what appropriate. In practice, he'll probably have happens. Rosenstein can fire Mueller "for requests it makes to Congressional committees more control over the FBI agents involved in misconduct, dereliction of duty, incapacity, to defer questioning sensitive witnesses or avoid his probe than most prosecutors do. conflict of interest, or for other good cause." publicizing potential leads in the investigation. The regulations under which Mueller was Trump can't fire Mueller directly, but in In the short term, the decision to tap Mueller appointed oblige him to "comply with the theory could order Rosenstein to dismiss could slow down or freeze such cooperation as he rules, regulations, procedures, practices and Mueller and could fire Rosenstein if he didn't tries to get read in on the various aspects of the policies of the Department of Justice." comply. The president could then seek out investigation. Ultimately, Congress can do what However, he could seek Rosenstein's approval someone who would dismiss the special it wants to demand witnesses and evidence, but to shortcut or waive some of those procedures. prosecutor. lawmakers are typically leery of taking steps Past special counsels have sometimes This is the scenario that played out during that could jeopardize the criminal probe.