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Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 11 (IANS) The number of Indian Americans in the US House of Representatives is set to fall from six to four after the November 3 midterm elections unless Democrats Amish Shah in Arizona or Pia Dandiya in Florida win their closely fought races, as Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi and Shri Thanedar prepare to leave the chamber. All six Indian-American members of the current House, informally known as the Samosa Caucus, are Democrats: Ami Bera, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayap
US President Donald Trump warned that Iran could escalate tensions before the November 3 midterm elections, while saying the conflict could end quickly. His remarks came amid ongoing discussions with Tehran and a US blockade on Iran. Trump also said Washington would consider joining Saudi Arabia in strikes against Yemens Houthis.
Akhilesh Yadav criticizes BJPs performance in Ayodhya, urging youth to unite against corruption ahead of upcoming elections. Akhilesh Yadav Targets BJP in Ayodhya, Calls for Youth Engagement
The morning train from Katra reaches Srinagar a little after eleven. On the platform at Nowgam last week I watched a grandmother from Kupwara step down from it, having crossed the Chenab on a bridge higher than the Eiffel Tower, sitting, with a cup of tea, in three hours. For most of my life I took the train to Srinagar was a sentence nobody in the Valley could say. The line was sanctioned in 1994. Every government since owned a piece of it. This one finished it. On 7 October 2001, in Gandhinaga
AICC general secretary K C Venugopal announced that the INDIA bloc will stage a major protest in Delhi on Monday to protect voting rights, following meetings with the President and a planned meeting with the Chief Justice of India. He accused PM Modi and Amit Shah of attempting to protect Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and criticised the Centre for denying an AIIMS facility to Keralam despite past assurances. Venugopal affirmed the bloc's commitment to ensuring free and fair elections
The West Bengal Congress is inviting applications from party workers for upcoming urban body elections, aiming for a democratic candidate selection process. West Bengal Congress Invites Applications for Urban Body Elections
Voting for local body elections in Gujarat will take place on October 11, with results expected on October 13. Local Body Elections in Gujarat Set for October 11, Eyes on Gandhinagar
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has suspended three of its functionaries from Baleshwar district with immediate effect for their alleged involvement in anti-party activities during the college elections of 2026. According to an official office order issued from the party headquarters at Sankha Bhawan, the suspended leaders are: Dhiren Kumar Nayak, Member, Biju Yuva Janata [] The post BJD Suspends Three Leaders from Baleshwar for Anti-Party Activities in College Elections appeared first on Pragativadi
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath dares Akhilesh Yadav to run from Ayodhya, emphasizing development and law enforcement in the region. CM Yogi Challenges Akhilesh Yadav to Contest from Ayodhya in Upcoming Elections
While the ruling TVK has won both the constituencies Madurantakam and Dharapuram in the recent byelections, the question today is whether Tamil Nadu will shift to a bipolar political landscape, an arrangement it has been familiar with
United Nations, Oct 10: India slammed Pakistan at the UN, saying it is regrettable that Islamabad continues to abuse the platform of the world organisation by peddling lies and falsehoods about the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. India exercised its Right of Reply in response to a statement by Pakistan in the Fourth Committee of the UN General Assembly Friday on the Agenda Item Decolonization. The Committee deals with Special Political and Decolonization issues. It is regrettable th
Municipal administration and urban development minister P. Narayana has said elections will remain pending for now in villages where land pooling is under way for Amaravatis development.
They said the expanded council had 120 wards and that the Muslim population within the corporation limits, from Bheemili to Anakapalli, was around 60,000.
After facing losses in the Assembly elections, Naveen Patnaik is revitalizing his party's strategy and outreach. He launched a month-long statewide 'Jana Sampark Padayatra', which will cover all districts in Odisha. Patnaik criticized the state government and altered the BJD's national level engagement, interacting more with the Opposition parties. He continues to lead his party by addressing rallies and conducting meetings with key office-bearers.
TVK secured victories in the recent bypolls for Dharapuram and Madurantakam, impacting local political dynamics. DMK maintained its position as a prominent opposition party by securing second place in both contests. The AIADMK suffered a decline, finishing behind the DMK in both Assembly seats. DMK president MK Stalin criticized the ruling government for alleged misuse of power in the elections.
Tensions escalated surrounding the upcoming college elections in Odisha after the Student Congress held a press conference today in Bhubaneswar, alleging deliberate foul play by the state government and ruling party to derail opposition candidates. Addressing reporters, former MLA and OPCC Vice President Dr. Debasish Pattnayak criticized the governments dual standards regarding campus polls. He [] The post Student Congress Raises Red Flag Over Nomination Rejections in Odisha Campus Elections app
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and former IAS officer Sujata Rout Karthikeyan launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led state government, alleging rampant lawlessness, political coercion, and violence across educational institutions during the ongoing campus elections. In a videotaped message, Karthikeyan expressed outrage over reports of outsiders and unidentified miscreants trespassing into higher education premises [] The post Goons Breaking Gates, Police Intimidating Students: BJD Leader Sujat
Abbas has served as president since 2005 and delayed several presidential and legislative elections throughout his tenure.
High political drama unfolded at Khadial Autonomous College on Friday as leaders and workers of the BJD and Congress staged a joint protest on campus, alleging candidate abduction and student intimidation by BJP leaders ahead of the upcoming student union elections. Tension flared when protesters barged into the campus during a meeting between college authorities [] The post BJD, Congress Protest Alleged Candidate Abduction and Intimidation at Khadial College appeared first on Pragativadi I Late
Campus politics in the capital city reached a peak on Saturday as both Utkal University and Rama Devi Womens University officially released their final valid candidate lists for the upcoming Student Union Elections. Following the completion of the nomination withdrawal process, election equations have shifted, setting the stage for an intense campaign period. 29 Candidates [] The post Campus Poll Fever Hits Utkal & Rama Devi Universities as Final Lists Released appeared first on Pragativadi I La
High drama unfolded in Baleshwar on Saturday evening as the Town Police detained Harekrishna Pradhan, the district president of the Biju Chhatra Janata Dal (BCJD), during campaign activities for the upcoming student union elections. The incident triggered severe backlash from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), with youth, students, and senior party leaders staging a sit-in [] The post Tension in Baleshwar: BJD Student Chief Detained, Party Leaders Stage Protest Alleging Police Bias appeared first on Pra
Debagada College authorities have declared 'Sine Die' and ordered students to vacate the campus following unrest sparked by student union election nomination rejections. The post Unrest Over Elections: Debagada College Declares Sine Die, Campus Evacuated appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
The Telangana government is the only state government in the country that was supplying fine rice to the ration cardholders, he maintained.
With the college student union elections scheduled for October 15, the Odisha Police administration has put law enforcement agencies on high alert across the state. Director General of Police (DGP) Binaytosh Mishra chaired a high-level review meeting via video conferencing today from his camp office in Bhubaneswar to assess law and order readiness and streamline [] The post Campus Poll Safety: Odisha DGP Orders High Alert Ahead of October 15 Student Union Elections appeared first on Pragativadi
The aging Palestinian leader, Mahmoud Abbas, pushed off the planned vote until late 2027. Palestinians haven
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 10 (IANS) The Haryana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on Saturday passed a thank-you resolution on the completion of 25 years of public service by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the head of the government. While interacting with the media after the Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Saini said Haryana used to be number one from the bottom in the country, but thanks to the Prime Minister's visionary thinking and welfare policies, it is now number
A group of 124 former IAS, IFS, IPS, and allied services officers have issued an open letter defending the Election Commission (EC) and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. They argue that the electoral system cannot be deemed rigged only when a party loses, citing instances where the ruling BJP lost elections under the same EC. The officers highlight the legitimacy and necessity of the SIR for cleaning voter rolls and underscore the robust safeguards within India's electoral system.
Digital Desk | Abu Dhabi, Oct 10 (IANS) Indias electoral achievement goes beyond conducting elections every five years, encompassing the management of an extensive democratic infrastructure, accommodating immense diversity, training election personnel, deploying technology and adapting to changing demographics, a report has stated. For emerging democracies, India offers an example of how population size, geographical challenges and economic disparities need not stand in the way of regular, compe
From open-stage vans and fully enclosed campaign vehicles to customised vehicles designed for leaders to address voters while on the move, different types of campaign vehicles are being prepared to cater to the needs of political parties
Ketan Garg directs officials to ensure the entire machinery is fully prepared to efficiently conduct the forthcoming elections; stresses that every officer and employee assigned election duties must have a comprehensive understanding of rules, procedures, and responsibilities
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) At least 124 former civil servants, with direct or indirect involvement earlier in Indias electoral process, wrote an open letter to the citizens of India on Saturday in favour of the Election Commissions ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voters list and condemned the use of rigged without evidence. We have conducted or studied Indias elections all through our lives. We prepared the rolls, trained polling parties, sealed strong rooms and supe
With the average reservation as per the Rajiv Ranjan Mishra Commission report working out to be 28.18%, the coalition partners will provide additional opportunities through party nominations wherever the representation fell below 34%, say several Ministers
Digital Desk | Balrampur, Oct 10 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday accepted the challenge thrown by Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav to contest the upcoming state Assembly polls from Ayodhya, saying that the political contest should be a direct face-off. The Chief Minister made the remarks while addressing a gathering in Uttar Pradesh's Balrampur for the inauguration and foundation-laying of several development projects. CM Adityanath also lashed out at
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In an open letter, 124 former IAS and IFS officers defended the Election Commission's integrity during recent electoral processes. They emphasized the advancements in Indias electoral system that minimize fraud and errors. The letter countered allegations of vote rigging by pointing to evidence of successful elections under the current regime. Major ex-officials included Kanwal Sibal and R D Kapur, underscoring the letter's significance.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday criticised the detention of young men and women exercising their right to protest, claiming that the security curbs for the CJPs protest on SIR in Delhi show that the government is terrified that its illegitimacy is being exposed. Describing the alleged acts to subvert democracy as treason against the nation, Vadra wrote on X, First they rough up 254 MPs and detain them completely illegally, infringing on their
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The Delhi Golf Club, one of Indias most prestigious sporting institutions, has ushered in a new chapter with the election of a leadership team distinguished by its sporting excellence, institutional experience and collective commitment to the Clubs future. The recently concluded Club elections have brought together an accomplished group of national champions, international sportspersons, professional golfers, coaches and experienced individuals, united by
Political heat in Odisha reached a new high on Saturday as BJP Yuva Morcha State President Abhilash Panda launched a scathing attack on the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) ahead of the upcoming Student Union Elections. Panda claimed that the opposition BJD has failed to field candidates in nearly half of the states colleges, signalling a [] The post BJD Lacks Candidates in Half the Colleges, Claims BJP Yuva Morcha President Abhilash Panda appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Bre
Former Indian tennis greats Mahesh Bhupathi, Sania Mirza, and Rohan Bopanna, along with other prominent sportspersons, have applied for Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOM) positions within the All India Tennis Association (AITA). This move aligns with new national sports governance rules aimed at increasing sportsperson representation in federations. The AITA received 26 applications, and the selection process for SOM representatives is expected to conclude on November 5, with AITA election
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas issued a decree on Saturday cancelling legislative elections scheduled for November 28, 2026, and setting presidential and legislative elections for September 11, 2027, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA re
Kyiv, Oct 10: Russian strikes killed at least 12 people in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday, a day after US President Donald Trump announced a deal to buy Russian diesel that Kyiv warned would help bankroll Moscow's war in Ukraine. Three children were among those killed when Russian aerial bombs hit residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia, Zelenskyy said Saturday. At least 14 people were wounded in the attack. Russia and Ukraine are locked in a l
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The Congress on Saturday criticised restrictions imposed in Central Delhi over the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar, alleging that the Union government was curbing citizens' fundamental rights and suppressing dissent. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and senior party leaders Shashi Tharoor and P. Chidambaram condemned the security measures, including alleged detentions, restrictions on movement and disruptions to public transport
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has begun its 2026 electoral process under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, with the Athletes Commission election scheduled for November 3 and the Executive Council polls set for December 5. The IOA has appointed former Election Commissioner of Delhi and Chandigarh, Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, as the Electoral Officer/Returning Officer to oversee elections for the Athletes Commission, the roster of Sportspersons o
A fresh clash has erupted between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after Trump announced a massive diesel supply deal with Russia, thanking Vladimir Putin for agreeing to release fuel for American and global markets. Zelensky has slammed the move as an unworthy and weak decision, accusing Washington of effectively rewarding Moscow while Russia's war against Ukraine continues. Trump says the deal will help meet America's energy needs and bring down fuel prices
Srinagar, Oct 10: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will launch district-level protests against the National Conference-led government in Jammu and Kashmir, accusing it of ignoring the concerns of poor and disadvantaged sections of society. Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma said the party had decided to take the issues to the streets after discussing them at a meeting of its district presidents and district general secretaries. The BJP's responsibility in Jammu and Kashmir is that of the oppositi
Hyderabad: Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka is confident of a landslide victory for their party candidate, Ramreddy Sarvotham Reddy, in the upcoming Graduates MLC elections. Addressing a meeting in Khammam, Bhatti urged party workers to take up the graduates voter registration drive to ensure every eligible graduate was enrolled as a voter. He Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Teleg
Sanjay Kumar Srivastava has been appointed as the returning officer to oversee the IOA elections
IOA elections on December 5, athlete commission polls scheduled for November 3
The Indian Olympic Association is set to elect a new Executive Council on December 5. This election will occur five days before the current committee's term ends. Sanjay Kumar Srivastava has been appointed as the returning officer for the polls. IOA President PT Usha emphasized the importance of good governance and transparency. The goal is to align institutions with the Olympic Charter and national sports governance framework.
The Indian Olympic Association has announced that its new Executive Council will be elected on December 5, just before the current committee's term concludes. The process began with the appointment of Sanjay Kumar Srivastava as the returning officer. IOA President PT Usha highlighted this as a step towards strengthening good governance and transparency within the organisation.
Hitting out at the Modi government, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday claimed that Delhi is witnessing a war-like deployment, and said our GenZ deserves better than an undeclared Emer-GenZ. He said the government should provide answers, not lathis; expression, not repression. Tharoor, who was in Berlin this week, said he returned to the national capital after 2 am and has rarely seen anything like what Delhi is witnessing now. Checkpoints every few hundred metres, concrete barriers and
Tensions flared across Umerkote in Nabarangpur district following a violent clash and a brutal stabbing incident linked to the upcoming college union elections. The altercation, which quickly escalated into open street violence, left a young man identified as Deep Kamal Mahapatra in critical condition. The incident has triggered widespread panic and outrage throughout the town. [] The post Youth Stabbed in Nabarangpur College Election Clash, Critical in Hospital appeared first on Pragativadi I L
US President Donald Trump was heckled by anti-Trump demonstrators during a rally in Syracuse, New York, on Friday, prompting him to lash out at protesters and accuse them of being paid political actors. Pointing to professionally printed protest signs, Trump claimed the demonstrators were funded by the radical left and branded them losers. The US president also mocked a heckler during another interruption, joking about the protester's mother watching him on television. Outside the venue, thousan
NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule criticized the government's crackdown on peaceful protesters heading to Delhi. She emphasized the need for electoral reforms to ensure fairness in future elections. Sule highlighted discrepancies in voter numbers in the Khadakwasla assembly constituency, calling for data transparency. She mentioned the willingness of opposition parties to discuss reforms and electoral processes.
US Vice President JD Vance is facing growing speculation about a potential 2028 presidential run as he campaigns for Republican candidates ahead of the November midterm elections. His visit to Ohio comes amid tight races for the Senate and governorship, concerns over the cost of living and questions about the impact of President Donald Trumps unpopularity on the party. Vance has denied that his Ohio visit is linked to his 2028 ambitions.
Dubai, Oct 10: It's been a year since a ceasefire deal brokered by US President Donald Trump and Arab allies promised to end the war in Gaza, and Israel is still launching deadly strikes on the devastated territory. The agreement halted major military operations, freed all remaining hostages and increased humanitarian access. But it has failed to deliver on promises of a new Palestinian administration aided by international forces, the disarmament of Hamas and an end to Israel's control over mor
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday criticised attempts by certain political parties to malign the Election Commission of India (ECI), saying such actions were neither in the interest of the country nor conducive to the health of democracy. The former Vice President's remarks came amid the CJP's proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Saturday against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The protest was also aimed at r
WASHINGTON, Oct 10: The United States has temporarily eased sanctions on the sale and import of Russian-origin diesel fuel until April 7, 2027, amid a surge in global fuel prices and mounting pressure on President Donald Trump to bring down domestic energy costs ahead of the November midterm elections. The US Treasury Department announced the [] The post US Lifts Sanctions on Russian Diesel Until April 2027 Amid Global Price Surge appeared first on Northlines .
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Opposition leaders on Saturday backed the right to peaceful protest as the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) called for a demonstration at Jantar Mantar against the Election Commission of India (ECI), with leaders raising concerns over alleged electoral irregularities and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Uttar Pradesh State Congress President Aradhana Mishra Mona said the Constitution guarantees every political party and organisation the right to p
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has praised the National Democratic Alliance for its recent electoral successes in by-elections. He accused opposition parties of resorting to anarchy and collaborating with foreign powers after their electoral defeats. Chouhan also condemned ongoing protests in Delhi, alleging they were a deliberate attempt to destabilize the nation. The Delhi Police detained around 500 individuals prior to the planned protests to maintain order.
Digital Desk | Kathmandu, Oct 10 (IANS) Gagan Thapa was re-elected president of the Nepali Congress with an overwhelming majority at the party's 15th general convention, as a rival faction led by former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba prepares to hold its own general convention in December. Thapa, who was first elected party president following a controversial Special General Convention (SGC) convened by his faction in January, secured 6,584 votes against 375 for his rival, Shyam Krishna Khadg
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 10 (IANS) Pressure is mounting on AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami after the party finished third in the Maduranthakam and Dharapuram bypolls, losing two seats it held and exposing divisions within its leadership. The defeats have given rival factions an opening to press for changes in the partys functioning and electoral approach. Dharapurams result is a blow, given expectations within the AIADMK that the constituency offered a favourable chance of vic
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Centre, accusing it of driving Indian democracy to its grave. The Thackeray camp in the party mouthpiece Saamana editorial commented on the intensifying political showdown surrounding CEC Gyanesh Kumar and widespread opposition protests demanding his resignation. The editorial highlighted that Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhis aggressive campaign against CEC Gyanesh Kumar -- triggered by all
BJP national president Nitin Nabin has accused the INDIA bloc of jeopardizing national stability for the sake of their political ambitions. He deemed their actions perilous and suggested they're influenced by foreign entities. Nabin noted that the public has previously rejected these groups in recent elections. Additionally, Bihar minister Ram Kripal Yadav condemned the unregistered CJP organization for misleading students.
The recruitment for 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak positions at India Post has concluded, with selections based on 10th-grade marks. Candidates are eagerly awaiting the first merit list, expected soon. This article outlines essential details about the recruitment process, how to check the merit list, and the necessary documents for verification. It also addresses what candidates should do if their names do not appear in the initial list. Stay informed about the latest updates and ensure you are prepare
BJP President Nitin Nabin has accused the Rahul Gandhi-led INDIA alliance of trying to destabilize India. He claims that their actions are motivated by political agendas and foreign influences. Nabin highlighted that these groups have been rejected by the public in previous elections. He asserted that India continues to progress despite global challenges and unrest. Nabin expressed confidence that Indian democracy would withstand these destabilizing efforts.
In a bid to curb skyrocketing domestic energy costs ahead of upcoming US midterm elections, President Donald Trump announced a major energy agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, October 9, paving the way for millions of metric tons of Russian diesel to enter American and global markets. Following a high-level phone consultation between [] The post Trump Announces Major Russian Diesel Deal in Push to Lower US Fuel Prices appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in E
Did Donald Trump rule out attacking Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, only to leave the door open to fresh military action days later? The U.S. Virtual Embassy Iran has issued a security alert urging American citizens to avoid travelling to the country and warning those already there to remain vigilant amid fears of a possible escalation. The alert comes as reports suggest the Pentagon has drawn up contingency plans for strikes against Tehran, while the United States continues reinfo
The US has lifted sanctions on Russian diesel sales until April 7, 2027, following a deal between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. This move aims to address surging global diesel prices, which have been impacted by attacks on Russian and Saudi Arabian refineries, and comes as Trump faces pressure to reduce fuel costs ahead of midterm elections.
Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 10 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised the Nobel Peace Prize committee for overlooking his claims of having ended eight international conflicts, calling the decision an embarrassment and a disservice to the United States. Addressing a Republican election rally in Syracuse, New York, on Friday, Trump said his administration had achieved an unprecedented record in resolving international disputes and argued that the United States deserved recognit
India slammed Pakistan at the UN, saying it is egrettable that Islamabad continues to abuse the platform of the world organisation by peddling lies and falsehoods about the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. India exercised its Right of Reply in response to a statement by Pakistan in the Fourth Committee of the UN General Assembly Friday on the Agenda Item 'Decolonization'. The Committee deals with Special Political and Decolonization issues. It is regrettable that Pakistan continues
Digital Desk | United Nations, Oct 10 (IANS) India has demanded that Pakistan stop the military's human rights violations in the part of Kashmir it illegally occupies, where the people have risen in revolt against it. In the last few months, the Pakistani armed forces and their proxies have killed dozens of innocent civilians who were agitating for their basic rights and freedoms and basic necessities, BJP MP Mahima Kumari Mewar said here on Friday. We call upon Pakistan to stop the grave and on
A new agreement aims to increase diesel supplies from Russia to the U.S., while experts doubt it will lower prices. The current high diesel prices have significantly impacted inflation and consumer goods, which have raised concerns before upcoming elections. Analysts indicate that the deal may shuffle existing supplies instead of increasing availability. While potentially stabilizing some markets, substantial price reductions remain improbable. This situation poses ongoing challenges for U.S.
President Donald Trump has announced that Russia has agreed to supply diesel immediately to the United States (US), as his administration aims to lower the increasing oil crisis before the November 3 midterm elections.
The US president hopes to ease his party's pain before next month's midterm elections, writes the BBC's North America correspondent.
President Donald Trump said on Friday that Russia had agreed to immediately supply diesel to US and global markets in an effort to lower fuel prices ahead of the US midterm elections, although analysts said the amounts would likely not reduce prices greatly. The move comes as the price
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed gratitude to the people for blessing the BJP-NDA in the Assam, West Bengal and Puducherry byelections and said the victory reflects yet again that the people have a deep-rooted connect with the good governance agenda of the alliance. Gratitude to the people for their continuous blessings! [] The post Bypoll wins reflect Peoples connect with BJP-NDA: Modi appeared first on Northlines .
Abdul El-Sayed took an unusual route to American politics. Trained in medicine and public health, he spent years studying why people get sick and how public systems can improve their lives. Now, the 41-year-old Egyptian-American is running for the US Senate in Michigan after defeating establishment-backed Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary. A Rhodes Scholar and former Detroit health chief, he is campaigning for Medicare for All, tighter campaign finance rules and relief from rising living c
WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump said that he has struck a deal to obtain diesel from Russia, a stunning reversal of years of U.S. pressure on Moscow over its war with Ukraine and an attempt to address high fuel prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. Trump said on social media on Friday that he struck the deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call in which he was expected to discuss a suspected case of plague in Russia. Instead, Trump announced that Russia will immedi
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 10 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has said that several development initiatives launched in the state under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership had subsequently been expanded nationwide, as he congratulated the Prime Minister on completing 25 years in public service. Addressing a press conference in Gandhinagar alongside Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and government spokesperson Minister Jitu Vaghani, Patel on Friday added that PM Modi's
Polling was held at 115 stations covering 96 depots, workshops and administrative offices across the state. Counting of votes began soon after polling concluded at 6 pm.
Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 10 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance cast his ballot early in Ohio's midterm elections on Friday, combining a return to his home state with campaign appearances and comments on the Pentagon's controversial plan to livestream the execution of the Fort Hood shooter. Vance visited the Hamilton County Board of Elections in Norwood, near Cincinnati, shortly after 12:30 p.m., where dozens of people were already casting their ballots, according to the vice presidential pr
Kishan Reddy said the Congress had failed to win a single seat in Delhi in three consecutive Assembly elections, winning only six of 61 seats in Bihar despite a yatra covering 23 districts, and two of 294 seats in West Bengal.
All 10 Rajya Sabha candidates from Uttar Pradesh -- eight from the Bharatiya Janata Party and two from the Samajwadi Party -- were declared elected unopposed on Friday, an official said. Except Samajwadi Party candidate Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani, the rest of the winning candidates collected their certificates themselves, though SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav and BJP's Radhakant Ojha got them collected through their representatives, Returning Officer for the Rajya Sabha polls Ajit Verma, who is also th
Mamata Banerjee is apparently trying to build a new bonhomie with the Congress leadership, particularly Rahul Gandhi. And as the 2029 Lok Sabha elections gradually come closer, the larger all-India political situation is also changing.
The ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has won both assembly seats that went to by-elections in Tamil Nadu - Madurantakam and Dharapuram - strengthening Chief Minister Vijays position while dealing a fresh blow to the AIADMK. The seats fell vacant after sitting AIADMK MLAs Maragatham Kumaravel and Sathyabhama resigned within weeks of the Assembly elections and joined the ruling TVK, amid allegations of horsetrading that the party has denied. TVK fielded both leaders again, turning the by-poll
The victories take TVK's strength from 107 to 109 in the 234-member Assembly, still nine short of the majority mark of 118. The party will now look towards five other vacant seats that could go to by-elections soon, including Trichy East, which Vijay vacated after choosing to retain Perambur.
With the return of student union elections across Odisha, political enthusiasm on university campuses has reached a fever pitch. In accordance with guidelines issued by the state government and respective varsity authorities, nomination filing for the 202627 student union elections concluded on Friday at both Utkal University and Rama Devi Womens University. A total of [] The post Campus Politics Heat Up: Utkal and Rama Devi Universities Complete Nominations for Student Elections appeared first
Nitin Naveen hailed the BJPs by-election wins as a testament to public trust and development, highlighting key victories in West Bengal and Assam. BJPs Significant Victory in By-Elections Celebrated by Nitin Naveen as a Triumph of Trust and Development
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said on Friday that President Droupadi Murmu asked the Opposition delegation to submit evidence to substantiate its allegations of vote chori (vote theft), as INDIA bloc leaders met her and demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, suspension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and a return to paper ballots. A 10-member delegation o
The petitioners alternatively sought permission to vote in the states civic elections in November: Reports
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 9 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Congress and other opposition parties following the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s victory in the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, accusing them of targeting the Election Commission instead of reaching out to voters. Speaking to reporters in Guwahati, Sarma questioned the oppositions criticism of the poll body and alleged that concerns over electoral rolls and illegal immigrati
In the memorandum submitted to President Murmu, the opposition parties also demanded the repeal of the 2023 law providing life-long immunity to CEC and ECs, besides return to paper ballots for all future elections.
In the memorandum, Opposition leaders alleged that the BJP had completely manipulated both EVMs and electoral rolls in several assembly and Lok Sabha elections. They urged President Murmu to take cognisance of the matter and use her office to ensure that their demands were addressed without delay
The biennial elections were necessitated by the expiry of the terms of 10 Rajya Sabha members from Uttar Pradesh on November 25: Reports
The ongoing US stock bull market is nearing its fourth anniversary with strong corporate earnings and low volatility. Investor concerns are rising due to the disparity between benchmark indices and the performance of individual stocks. The reliance on artificial intelligence for growth makes the market susceptible to volatility if sentiment shifts. Upcoming third-quarter earnings and midterm elections could introduce additional uncertainties for investors.
INDIA bloc leaders on Friday submitted a four-point memorandum to President Droupadi Murmu in their meeting at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. In the memorandum, the Opposition leaders alleged both the EVMs and the electoral rolls have been completely manipulated by the BJP in several other Assembly and Lok Sabha elections. The memorandum stated,
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday said President Droupadi Murmu had asked the opposition delegation to provide evidence to substantiate its allegations of vote chori (vote theft) following a meeting over the controversy surrounding Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. A delegation of INDIA bloc MPs, including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, met the President at Rashtrapati Bh