2020 ELECTION UPDATES
Bather, beware: British beaches and rivers have a sewage problem. It has seeped into election talk
Endurance swimmer Joan Fennelly faces contaminated water in the River Thames while swimming year-round. She takes precautions due to sewage and agricultural pollution in the waterways of Britain.
Union Budget 2024: Key facts and insights you need to know
Union Budget 2024: India's inaugural Budget was announced in pre-independent India on April 7, 1860, by Scottish economist and politician James Wilson of the East India Company, presenting it to the British Crown. Following Independence, India's first post-independence budget was presented on November 26, 1947, by then Finance Minister R K Shanmukham Chetty.
8th Pay Commission: 'New proposal to set up 8th Pay Commission immediately to increase basic, DA of central govt employees'; what is the due date of 8th CPC?
8th Pay Commission Latest Update: The National Council (staff side, Joint Consultive Machinery for central government employees) urge formation of 8th Pay Commission citing rising inflation and increased revenue of the Centre. In a letter to the Cabinet Secretariat, Shiv Gopal Mishra, Secretary, National Council (staff side, JCM) claimed a gap exists between Dearness Allowance (DA) and actual price rise. He pointed to a doubling of government revenue since 2015 and decreased workforce as reasons to justify higher pay, allowances, and pensions of the central government employees.
US Election crypto voters are increasing, discover top Altcoins to accumulate before a huge surge
Crypto enthusiasts are optimistic about the upcoming US elections, with top altcoins like Ripple, Shiba Inu, Pepe, and Polygon gaining attention. KangaMoon, a promising meme coin dominating the market, is set to rise with a presale exceeding $7.7 million.
Delhi Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 6: National Capital to vote on May 25. Here are candidates and their seats
As the scorching heatwave persists, the nation's capital gears up for the electoral showdown on Saturday, May 25th, following an unprecedented two-month-long campaign period. The BJP and its partners in the INDIA bloc find themselves in a head-to-head battle across all seven Lok Sabha constituencies. A staggering 1.52 crore voters, comprising 82 lakh males, 69 lakh females, and 1,228 individuals identifying as the third gender, are set to exercise their franchise at over 13,000 polling booths spread across 2,627 locations within the seven constituencies.
BoE leaves key rate unchanged at 5.25%; moves closer to first rate cut since 2020
The BoE said on Thursday its Monetary Policy Committee voted 7-2 to keep rates at a 16-year high of 5.25% after Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden joined Swati Dhingra in voting for a cut to 5%. The MPC has now kept rates on hold at six meetings in a row but it hinted that a first cut since March 2020 at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic could come as soon as its next meeting in June, a potential boost for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
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Higher Mudra loans to help MSMEs and small ticket loan seekers: FM
Nirmala Sitharaman focuses on simplifying corporate compliances, MSME-related laws, and increasing Mudra loans value to support business expansion and modernization. The initiative aims to provide liquidity and empower small loan seekers for growth and technological advancement.
As Vi Speak: Telco to ring in biggest FPO of Rs18,000 crore
Issue priced at Rs10-11 a share; at higher end, FPO is at 26% discount to preferential issue.
Modi's campaign on guarantees will not change truth; his 'warranty' over: Congress
Congress launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of failing to fulfill promises made during his tenure. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh highlighted unmet guarantees such as job creation, farmers' income doubling, and eradication of black money. He accused Modi of open corruption, failure in Ganga river cleanup, and unsuccessful initiatives like 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' and 'Smart Cities.'
Farmers’ revolt threatens election year upsets in India and around the world
It all comes down to money in India, too, something which Modi is watching ahead of elections in spring. Farmer protests paralyzing much of Delhi in 2020 and 2021 forced the Indian premier to repeal agricultural market reforms. During campaigning this year, Modi has repeatedly included farmers as a group needing attention. Not all farmers are convinced.
New York Times Q4 Results: Revenue hit by weak ad spending. Stock slips over 8%
An uncertain economy has led to advertisers reducing their marketing budgets and sticking with safe havens such as Meta, while readers also cut back on subscriptions as they try to keep a lid on costs. Advertising revenue fell 8.4% to $164.1 million in the fourth quarter, lower than estimates of $177 million, per LSEG data.
Interim Budget 2024 wish list: 15 income tax, personal finance ideas for the Finance Minister
The Union Budget will be announced next month. ET Wealth reached out to experts to know what they want on February 1.
Taiwan issues alert over China satellite as poll ramps up security fears
Taiwan issued a national emergency alert after China launched a satellite ahead of its crucial presidential election. The alert, triggered by a mistranslation, caused alarm but was clarified as debris-related. Vice President Lai Ching-te accused Beijing of influencing the election via intimidation tactics. With tensions high, candidates, notably Lai, emphasize caution regarding China's actions, advocating for strength and deterrence against potential threats to Taiwan's sovereignty. The election's significance lies in shaping cross-strait ties amidst Beijing's assertiveness and Taiwan's concerns about maintaining autonomy.
Happy Leap Year 2024: How political parties, EC & leaders' efforts will achieve progress in the new year
After a dismal round of state elections, Congress needs a great leap to be in the reckoning for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi requires leaps of rebranding to be a credible challenger to the ruling dispensation that looks strong. Opposition requires their poll funding to grow by leaps and bounds to match BJP’s election blitz. INDIA parties require faith in each other to stick together and fix issues, including seat-sharing.
Indira Gandhi's guard, ex-cop & peace envoy, Lalduhoma set to rule Mizoram
Lalduhoma won a Lok Sabha seat on Congress ticket from Mizoram in 1984. But he later fell out with state Congress leaders and was disqualified for defying the party whip, becoming the first Lok Sabha MP to be disqualified under the anti-defection law in 1988.
Kamal blooms as Kamal Nath withers in Madhya Pradesh: Curtains down for Congress veteran?
Kamal Nath: In 2018, Kamal Nath led Congress to a narrow win in Madhya Pradesh but lost power in 15 months due to defections. Three years later, despite his long political career, Nath's leadership failed to revive Congress. His defeat in the face of BJP's dominant performance raises questions about his strategies, handling of infighting, and attempts to counter BJP's narrative.
Madhya Pradesh elections: The 29 crucial seats that may define state's future
Here are 29 key assembly seats in Madhya Pradesh that will play a crucial role in the outcome. These seats include those held by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and state Congress president Kamal Nath. Notable candidates include Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister Prahlad Singh Patel, and Union Minister Faggan Singh Kulaste.
Nawaz Sharif's party to approach court for bail before he arrives in Pakistan: Report
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party plans to seek bail from the Lahore High Court before his return to the country later this month. The move is to avoid his potential arrest at Lahore airport, as he has been declared a proclaimed offender. The party's legal team will approach the court a week before Nawaz's return.
Who is Jack Smith, the special counsel who brought the Trump indictment?
U.S. special counsel Jack Smith has secured a second federal criminal indictment against former President Donald Trump. Smith, who was appointed in November 2021 to two Justice Department investigations involving Trump, charged the ex-president with conspiracy and witness tampering for his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden.
Donald Trump’s claims of ‘absolute majority’ dismissed by US federal judge in civil lawsuit over 2020 elections
In a legal action regarding his attempt to alter the results of the presidential election held in the US in 2020, a federal court in Washington dismissed former US President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity.
Twitter reintroduces election misinformation rules ahead of US midterms
Civil rights and online misinformation experts have accused social media and tech platforms of not doing enough to prevent the spread of misinformation, including the idea that President Joe Biden did not win the 2020 election.
Wary China hopes for smooth ending to US Presidential poll amid grim forecast of ties
The US presidential election remained undecided Thursday evening, turning the nation's attention to a handful of battleground states that continue to tabulate the crush of mail-in ballots that will decide whether Donald Trump or Joe Biden will be victorious.
With votes still to be counted, Trump falsely claims victory; rival Biden confident
Election results from some battleground states, including Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan and Georgia, were still not clear and projections from major networks and Edison Research showed Trump still short of the 270 electoral votes need to win re-election.
Biden camp: Trump's bid to stop election vote counting 'outrageous'
"The president's statement tonight about trying to shut down the counting of duly cast ballots was outrageous, unprecedented, and incorrect," Biden campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon said in a statement as the election remained undecided.
Trump's strength with Florida Latinos boosts his re-election hopes
Trump, who won the state in 2016, outperformed his 2016 margins with Florida's Hispanic voters, who made up 19% of all the state's voters. A lot of the swing came in Miami-Dade, the county that contains Florida’s largest Cuban and Venezuelan communities, many of whom are strongly anti-left wing.
In a tight race to White House, these states could decide the US election
These states will play a critical role in delivering the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the White House.
US polls: Superstitious Trump ends campaign in same city as 2016
Donald Trump, who is attempting to win a 2nd term as US President, has ended the poll campaigning on November 2 in Michigan -- exactly like in 2016. And he did it in purpose. "We finished up there four years ago. I'm a little bit superstitious. Let's do it the same way," the president said at a rally in Kenosha, Wisconsin, ahead of his appearance in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
US businesses brace for mayhem around election
The civil unrest fears, however, turned a golden opportunity for business risk consulting firms like Control Risks which is seeing an uptick in requests for additional security, both armed and unarmed. Risk consulting firm Allied Universal said US businesses are now asking for guards, executive protection, and proactive intelligence gathering
President Donald Trump campaign's next steps unclear after White House return
A race that had remained steady throughout the tumult of 2020 now threatens to slip away from the president after he spent 72 hours hospitalized with COVID-19, the very disease that has fundamentally altered the country he leads and the campaign he wanted to run.
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