Nehru had vision; his leadership was necessary for nation's progress: Pawar
NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Saturday said Jawaharlal Nehru had a vision for modern India and his leadership was required to keep the country united post-partition. Speaking at a book release function here, Pawar said country's first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was an able administrator and worked for farmers and the working class. Patel's contribution to uniting the country post-independence was immense as he played a key role in persuading princely states to integrate into the Union of India. Mahatma Gandhi knew the potential of both the leaders (Nehru and Patel) and their leadership qualities. Nehru's vision of modern India was necessary for the country's progress and development. He had the vision to take the country on the world's centre stage. His leadership was required to keep the country united post-partition, the veteran leader said. Pawar noted the contribution of Dr B R Ambedkar in drafting the Constitution of India and his work in the field of ...
A bullet or bullet fragment hit Trump during assassination attempt, FBI says
What struck former President Trump in the ear was a bullet, whether whole or fragmented into smaller pieces, fired from the deceased subjects rifle, the FBI said in a statement Friday.
Trump calls Harris a bum, complains about Bidens withdrawal
The former president urged attendees at a faith-themed event to vote, promising that in four years, well have it fixed so good youre not going to have to vote.
Trump ally who denies 2020 election results threatens law enforcement
Patrick Byrne, former CEO of Overstock, said officials would face a piano wire and a blowtorch if a case against a former Colorado elections official continues.
The Campaign Moment: The online army helping Harris
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Trump, Netanyahu meet amid political and personal tension
Donald Trump was incensed when Benjamin Netanyahu called to congratulate Joe Biden on his victory and, since then, has been openly critical of Netanyahus management of the war in Gaza.
Biden is no longer running, but Republican attacks continue
Former president Donald Trump and his allies spent years building up to a 2024 election effort centered on Biden. Now they have to recalibrate.
Cong MP introduces private member's resolution in LS on regulating airfare
Congress MP Shafi Parambil on Friday moved a private member's resolution in the Lok Sabha on appropriate measures to regulate airfare. The MP from Vadakara in Kerala said most migrant workers in the Gulf region were unskilled or semi-skilled with limited income and the unscrupulous increase in airfare during vacation seasons dragged them into a huge debt trap. The resolution came a day after Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu promised to conduct an inquiry into allegations of abrupt fare hikes when MPs tried to book tickets on Air Vistara, following complaints by MPs and a nudge by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. During the Question Hour yesterday (Thursday), this House, though for a few minutes, discussed the exorbitant prices and exploitation faced by our expatriates. Our brothers and sisters, husbands and wives, other members of families who are struggling to make ends meet are being unfairly treated and being burdened, Parambil said. This House has debated t
Election 2024 latest news: Trump to meet with Netanyahu, address conservative group in Fla.
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Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for President as she builds momentum against Trump
Trumps second-term agenda plans a purge of the federal workforce
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Armor bearers: Black women in Congress mobilize to boost Harris
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A Trump sharks tale: Whether to be eaten or electrocuted
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Harris embarks on sprint to find Democratic running mate
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From Scandal to Salvation - 25 Years On: Howitzer that silenced Pakistan on mountains of Kargil
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Judge throws out Gateway Pundits bankruptcy claim
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Future Forward launches a $50 million pre-convention ad blitz for Harris
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New York prosecutor files opposition to reversing Trumps conviction
The district attorneys office said the Supreme Courts ruling giving broad application to presidential immunity does not have any bearing on Trumps guilty verdict.
Trump botches Kamala Harriss first name, again and again and again
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Justice Kagan calls for a way to enforce Supreme Court ethics code
Justice Elena Kagan suggested Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. could appoint an outside panel of highly respected judges to review allegations of wrongdoing.
Polls show some good early signs for Kamala Harris
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Netanyahu meets with Biden, then with hostage families and Harris
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DNA TV Show: Why BJP wants North Bengal to be part of North East
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Bankruptcy judge threatens to force Giuliani to testify about finances
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Harris addresses teachers ahead of meeting with Israeli prime minister
Harris has swiftly has united much the Democratic Party behind her candidacy since she jumped into the presidential race on Sunday.
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Who do you think Harriss VP pick should be? Take our quiz.
Take this quiz and see which people you think Kamala Harris should pick to be the Democratic vice presidential nominee.
Democrats hope bad polls were a Biden problem, not a policy problem
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Why almost everyone assumes Kamala Harris has to pick a White man as VP
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Excise policy case: Kejriwal's custody extended till August 8. Details
The court also extended the judicial custody of Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha, and other accused until July 31
Make public clips of my alleged remarks against Pawar, Uddhav: Deshmukh
Senior NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh on Thursday dared Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to make public the video clips against him purportedly showing him speaking against NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray. Addressing a press conference here, Deshmukh said, Fadnavis should make the video clips public because I know he possesses none. Deshmukh also showed a pen drive saying that it contains evidence about the allegations he made against Fadnavis. He reiterated his allegation that three years ago, he was pressured by BJP leader Fadnavis to make an affidavit and level false allegations against Uddhav Thackeray, Ajit Pawar, Aaditya Thackeray and Anil Parab. When asked about the pen drive in his hand, Deshmukh said it contains proof of his allegations against Fadnavis. If I am challenged, I will reveal the video evidence I have. I don't speak without proof, he said. On Wednesday, Deshmukh alleged that an 'intermediary' of Fadnavis ..
Oppn indulged in politics during discussion on Union Budget. says Rijiju
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Bidens Oval Office speech amounts to a wistful first farewell
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DOJ review blames Stone sentencing flip on poor leadership, not politics
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Vance once advocated that children get votes that parents could cast
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Biden seeks to define his legacy in address explaining his campaign exit
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Benjamin Netanyahu scolds critics of Israels war in Gaza in speech to Congress
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Democrats approve plan to pick their nominee, probably Kamala Harris
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Could Republicans get buyers remorse with J.D. Vance?
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Maggots, crickets released at Watergate Hotel in protest of Netanyahu visit
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Netanyahu dismisses critics, scolds protesters in defiant speech to Congress
Evoking Israels sworn enemy Iran, Benjamin Netanyahu told Congress his nations campaign against Hamas in Gaza is part of a broader fight against barbarism.
House GOP leaders ask members to stop making racial attacks against Harris
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Budget ignored Oppn-ruled states? Outrageous allegations, says FM
Chidambaram says inflation dismissed in just 10 words in Budget speech
Election 2024 live updates: Biden to give first speech since dropping out of race
Get the latest news from the 2024 campaign trail and live updates from Bidens 8 p.m. Wednesday night speech about his decision to end his reelection campaign.
Hillary Clinton says Harris can beat Trump despite sexism in politics
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Harris ascent fills some Black women with jubilation and fear
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Harris created distance from Biden on Gaza by emphasizing Palestinian suffering
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Opposition MPs stage walkout to protest Union Budget 2024 in Parliament
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responds by saying it was not feasible to mention every state in the Budget
INDIA bloc MPs protest in Parliament for discrimination in Union Budget
INDIA bloc MPs, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party chief Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, staged a protest in Parliament premises on Wednesday over the alleged discrimination against opposition-ruled states in the Union Budget. Besides Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, several MPs of the Congress, TMC, Samajwadi Party, DMK and the Left joined the protest held on the steps leading up to the Makar Dwar of Parliament. Protesting against the budget, Kharge said, This Budget is anti-people, no one has got justice. They have talked about special package but special status has not been given. This is a deceptive budget and injustice to the people. The MPs raised placards such as 'We want India budget not NDA budget' and 'NDA betrays India in Budget'. Yesterday, through the budget, the government of India violated all the principles to keep the federal system, Congress general secretary, organisation, K
Historic flood of cash pours into Harris campaign and allied groups
Democrats reported raising more than $250 million since Biden announced he was leaving the presidential race and endorsed Harris.
Netanyahu to address Congress, showcasing U.S. partisan divide
The embattled Israeli prime minister is embraced by Republicans while many Democrats plan to skip the speech.
Secret Service encourages Trump campaign to stop outdoor rallies
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Bob Menendez to resign Senate seat after federal bribery conviction
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Harris packs first rally as Trump retools for new opponent
The vice president, visiting Wisconsin as her first major campaign event, has solidified her path to the Democratic nomination with a bevy of endorsements.
Harris condemns shooting of Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black woman
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Oppn tried to create anarchy over NEET, SC verdict upholds truth: Pradhan
The revised final results of the exam will be announced taking into account marks of a physics question, which the NTA said had two correct answers
Bipartisan House panel to investigate shooting that injured Donald Trump
The task force of seven Republicans and six Democrats will have subpoena power, lawmakers said.
Historians say Bidens withdrawal shows American democracy is working
This is not chaos, but the move comes as Americans seem to be losing confidence in their representative democracy and have differing views of what it means.
Tracking Biden administration political appointees to fill top roles
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The dizzying array of firsts for Harris if she wins nomination or election
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What key-state voters think about Kamala Harris replacing Joe Biden
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$30 million gift will fund center to push for Supreme Court overhaul
Private equity investor Jim Kohlberg will fund research, public outreach and policy advocacy on the Supreme Court, through the Brennan Center for Justice.
TMC leaders slam Budget as one for NDA, not India, says nothing for WB
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders on Tuesday said the budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha has nothing for West Bengal and called it a budget for the ruling NDA and not for India. This is a 'kursi bachao budget' (budget to save the chair), TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee said. This budget is aimed at saving (Prime Minister) Narendra Modi's position. It is a budget for the NDA, not for India, he said. Last time they gave so many projects to Odisha. Now they (BJP) have won (the Assembly polls in the state), so there is nothing for Odisha. There is also nothing for Bengal, Banerjee said. TMC's Rajya Sabha MP Saket Gokhale alleged that there is an open and shameless discrimination against West Bengal in the budget. Open and shameless discrimination yet again in this Union Budget. Union Govt excludes only Bengal from flood relief and reconstruction funds, he said in a post on X. Giving funds to other states while intentionally ignoring and singling
Harris reinvigorates effort to frame election around abortion rights
Democrats view Vice President Harris as a more effective messenger on abortion than President Biden.
Special allocations of Rs 15 cr made to AP in Budget after 5 years: TDP
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on Tuesday said special allocations were made to Andhra Pradesh in the Union Budget after five years, citing commitments announced for the Polavaram Project, industrial corridors and others. In a post on 'X', the ruling party noted that Rs 15,000 crore funds were allocated for the reconstruction of Andhra Pradesh in fiscal 2024-25. Rs 15,000 crore for reconstruction of Andhra Pradesh this fiscal, additional funds for Polavaram (Project) lifeline, funds for Vizag Chennai Industrial Corridor this year and special funds for seven backward districts, said the party in the post. Presenting the Budget for 2024-25 in the Lok Sabha, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the NDA government at the Centre has made concerted efforts to fulfil the commitments in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014. Sitharaman said, special financial support will be facilitated by the Union Government through multilateral agencies. Recognising the ..
Delhi Minister Atishi gets bail in defamation case filed by BJP leader
Metropolitan Magistrate Tanya Bamniyal granted bail to Atishi on furnishing a bail bond of Rs 20,000 and a surety bond in the like amount
Harris wont preside over Netanyahus speech to Congress
All eyes will be on how Harris navigates the inflammatory and divisive issue of Israels war in Gaza after the Oct. 7 attack on the country by Hamas.
After Bidens exit, Zoom led by Black women mobilized 44,000 for Harris
The call, which organizers say raised more than $1.5 million, got women feeling energized and galvanized to support the vice presidents surprise bid for president.
Democratic Party lays out rules to virtually choose presidential nominee to replace Biden
A memo on Monday outlines a virtual process that would conclude by Aug. 7, well before the partys nominating convention in Chicago next month.
J.D. Vance bashes Democratic nominee change as anti-democratic
The GOP vice-presidential nominee held his first solo rallies since the party convention, first in his hometown of Middletown, Ohio, then in Radford, Va.
On this special bonus episode, The Washington Post's Libby Casey, Rhonda Colvin, James Hohmann and JM Rieger gather to react to President Biden's exit from the presidential race, what it means for Democrats, and what happens next. And is Vice President Harris already a shoo-in to succeed Biden as Democratic nominee? The crew dives into Harris's quick succession of endorsements, and previews the Democratic National Convention looming in four weeks. Plus, how are Republicans reacting?
How hostility to the other partys candidate has grown
A comment from Donald Trump Jr. offers a useful lens into the overlap of partisanship and the presidency.
DNC delegates face unprecedented role of choosing nominee after Bidens exit
More than 14 million Democratic primary voters cast ballots supporting Biden as the nominee. Now a few thousand of his delegates will pick his replacement, prompting questions about the democratic process.
Trumps age and health under renewed scrutiny after Bidens exit
As president, Donald Trump released a report that experts said showed he had heart disease and was obese. But as a candidate, he has refused to provide key information for a new assessment.
Despite Democrats sudden faith in her, she performs little better than Biden. Heres how that could change if she can take advantage.
The Bush-Clinton- uh, Biden? era comes to an end
Political pattern recognition has a moment with President Bidens withdrawal from the 2024 race.
Harris allies look to bring former Obama adviser David Plouffe onto campaign
The vice president is traveling to Wilmington, Del., on Monday afternoon to visit her campaign headquarters after President Biden exited the race.
RFK Jr. floated a job in a Trump White House as he weighed endorsing Trump
The independent candidate suggested being given a senior job overseeing a portfolio of health and medical issues, an idea that the Trump campaign rejected.
Tracking how many Democratic delegates are backing Kamala Harris
Harris needs 1,976 votes to secure the nomination and seems to be well on her way, according to an updating tally of Democratic delegate support.
Trump subverted democracy. His allies are pretending the left did, too.
A party that eagerly tried to reject the will of voters has no space to criticize a voluntary withdrawal from a party nomination contest.
Farmers to burn BJP's effigies on Aug 1, hold tractor marches on Aug 15
A joint statement issued by Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and KMM said farmers will march to district headquarters across the country and burn effigies of the ruling BJP on August 1
The remarkable contrast between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
On nearly every measure, the likely presidential opponents diverge.
Where Kamala Harris stands on key issues
The vice president has rarely strayed from party orthodoxy. At times she has struggled to articulate what policy positions drive her.
Opposition slams govt for RSS order, Sangh Parivar welcomes it
Goyal said the Congress government's decision in 1966 to ban government employees from attending RSS activities was driven by political reasons and termed the RSS a nationalist organisation
Election 2024 live updates: Democrats start to rally around Harris after Bidens exit
Live updates on the 2024 presidential race after President Biden dropped out and endorsed Kamala Harris.
