CAMPAIGN FINANCE
A late play by Joe Biden campaign in US election: Running out the clock
Biden's efforts to dig in were showing signs of initial success. On Tuesday, some Democratic leaders in Congress expressed support for the president and said it was time to move on.
Biden campaign's reset after disastrous debate looks a lot like business as usual
President Joe Biden is working to reset his campaign after a tough debate performance, shifting focus to Donald Trump and fulfilling his presidential duties. This week, Biden has attended a briefing on extreme weather, a campaign reception, a Medal of Honor ceremony, and the traditional July 4th barbecue at the White House. He plans to spend the weekend at his home in Wilmington, Delaware.
Integrating climate finance into India's economic blueprint
Pradeep S. Mehta, Secretary-General of CUTS International, suggested that India's 2024-25 Budget should include dedicated climate finance institutions through public-private partnerships during a webinar on accelerating private investment in climate finance. Mehta stressed the importance of private sector involvement for a sustainable and resilient future, highlighting the need for collaboration, innovation, and commitment.
Ex-US President Barack Obama's sister teargassed live on air in Kenya
Amidst protests against the Finance Bill, Kenya was designated a major non-NATO ally by US President Joe Biden, sparking concerns of security personnel abducting bloggers and content creators.
Finance Ministry calls meeting with PSBs to review financial inclusion schemes ahead of budget
Finance ministry has scheduled a meeting on Tuesday with heads of state-owned banks and financial institutions. The purpose of the meeting is to review the progress of the government's key financial inclusion schemes, including the Jan Dhan Yojana, Jan Suraksha Yojana, and Mudra Yojana, ahead of the budget.
Rishi Sunak's party campaign chief steps aside for insider gambling
The Conservative Party confirmed that campaign director Tony Lee had taken a leave of absence. The statement followed news reports that the Gambling Commission was looking into allegations of improper betting by Lee and his wife Laura Saunders, a candidate for parliament in Bristol. British bookmakers allow bets on politics, and the timing of an election is a popular bet. But placing bets with insider knowledge is a crime.
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UK PM Sunak's Conservatives set for heavy election defeat, polls forecast
Three opinion polls are predicting a significant defeat for British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives in the upcoming July 4 election. The polls forecast a comfortable win for the Labour Party, with predictions ranging from 406 to 516 parliamentary seats for Labour. This would be a record victory for Labour after 14 years in opposition. The polls indicate a major shift in public sentiment, with the Conservatives projected to win as few as 53 seats, potentially their lowest number in nearly 200 years.
French finance minister warns of financial crisis if far right wins election
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire warned of a potential financial crisis in France if the far-right, led by Marine Le Pen, wins upcoming elections, urging support for Emmanuel Macron's party.
Mixed reality content platform Flam raises Rs 38 crore in funding
Mixed reality (MR) content publishing platform Flam will use the fresh capital to expand its MR platform footprint into new countries in North America, Europe and the Middle East and North Africa.
Viksit elections, Bharat? Onus on EC and next govt to make election process less harrowing
Election season really began in January. By the time the new government and ministers are in place, and pending key civil service appointments are made, it will be June-end. In essence, the country would have devoted six months to the election. While the people's mandate is and must always be unexceptionable, this long period invites some questions.
Unjustly targeted, BJP's show-cause notice demoralizing: Jayant Sinha
BJP MP Jayant Sinha defends himself against party's show cause notice for not participating in campaigning, citing focus on global climate change and postal voting during elections.
BJP show-causes sitting MP Jayant Sinha for skipping campaigning
Sinha, son of former Union Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha, is the sitting MP of Hazaribagh. "You are not taking any interest in organisational work and election campaigning ever since the party declared Manish Sinha as the candidate from Hazaribag LS seat. You did not even feel proper to exercise your right of franchise. The party's image has been maligned due to your conduct," BJP state general secretary Aditya Sahu said in the notice.
Donald Trump eyes witness stand as trial draws to a close
Donald Trump's trial on charges of covering up hush money payments to a porn star enters its closing stages Monday with the door still open to the former president taking the stand. Cohen, Trump's former personal lawyer and fixer turned tormentor, recounted how he kept Trump informed about $130,000 paid to porn star Stormy Daniels to buy her silence about an alleged affair ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
Sparking FIRE: How StockGro’s #BFF campaign demystifies the fundamentals of financial freedom and early retirement
Financial freedom is about pursuing passions without financial burdens, intersecting with the FIRE movement for early retirement like FIRERachita. StockGro's #BFF campaign drives financial awareness in India, empowering individuals to achieve financial independence through smart investing and a beginner-friendly platform.
Michael Cohen testifies Trump backed payments to suppress news that could hurt 2016 campaign
Michael Cohen's trial testimony revealed secret arrangements to suppress damaging stories during the 2016 campaign, including hush money payments to Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal, with implications for the upcoming U.S. election.
Lok Sabha election: After Maratha stir, BJP's Raosaheb Danve may not have it easy this time
The Maratha protests had its epicentre in Jalna where Maratha leader Manoj Jarange Patil first began his indefinite fast from Antarvali Sarati village demanding that the Maratha community be included in the OBC category. Danve's victory over the last two elections over his Congress rival Vilas Autade has been more than 2.5-3 lakh. But this time, there could be a tough contest.
GenZ Indian-American running for Georgia State Senate raises over USD 280K
Ramaswami, 24, has outraised his incumbent opponent Shawn Still by 22 times in the latest filing period from Feb 1 to April 30. While Ramaswami raised over USD 146,000, his opponent raised only USD 6,400. The two are running for the State Senate in the District 48 of Georgia.
Trump, RNC raise over $76 million in April, half from small donors
Democrat Joe Biden's re-election campaign has routinely surpassed Trump's in fundraising ahead of the Nov. 5 election. Saturday's announcement came as Trump and the RNC hosted a retreat in Florida for donors and high-profile politicians including vice-presidential hopefuls.
2024 LS polls pegged as costliest ever, expenditure may touch Rs 1.35 lakh crore: Expert
PM Modi's BJP dominates the Rs 1.35 lakh crore 2024 Lok Sabha elections with notable spending circumvention and professional agency engagement like Dentsu Creative.
Why Congress’ promise of a welfarist utopia may not sway voters
To counter the BJP’s brand of polarisation in the general election, the Congress has come up with a please-all manifesto. This looks like the last throw of the dice of a desperate poker player
India’s hot summer creates winners in its pricey stock market
The coming months will also see hundreds of millions of voters attend campaign rallies and head to the polls in a parliamentary election that lasts for weeks starting mid-April. Such increased activity will likely amplify the impact of extreme weather and boost demand for products to tackle heat.
President Joe Biden is lapping Donald Trump when it comes to campaign cash - and he'll need it
President Biden's well-funded reelection campaign strategically invests in targeted initiatives to counter Trump's media dominance and mobilize supporters effectively. The campaign emphasizes diverse outreach and financial growth to secure a competitive edge.
Trump election campaign raised $10.9 million in February
Trump clinched enough delegates this month to be the Republican Party's nominee to face Democratic incumbent Joe Biden in the November presidential election.
China to launch 'international manhunt' to target officials involved in graft in BRI projects: Report
The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), the ruling Communist Party of China's anti-corruption watchdog, made the call in a meeting on Tuesday with multiple agencies involved in the cross-border corruption hunt, the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported.
At a personal level I purchased electoral bonds: Biocon's Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw clarifies on political donations
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw clarified that the donations were made on a nominal scale, adhering to the principle of funding election campaigns with transparent and legitimate sources of income, commonly known as 'white money.'
Joe Biden campaign has amassed USD 155M in cash on hand for 2024 campaign and raised USD 53M last month
The president raised USD 53 million alone last month, which was the strongest grassroots fundraising month since the campaign launched, according to campaign officials. Among those efforts was a contest for supporters to attend a fundraiser on March 28 in New York with Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton that raised USD 4 million last month.
Himachal CM announces Rs 1,500 per month to women in age group of 18 to 60 years
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu announced financial assistance of Rs 1500/month for women aged 18-60. Congress rebels and independents voted for BJP candidate Harsh Mahajan in recent Rajya Sabha elections, leading to a political crisis. Cabinet meeting witnessed heated arguments among ministers. Opposition leader Jai Ram Thakur hinted at a change in guard. CM Sukhu refused to comment on regime stability.
Donald Trump eyes $4 billion stock windfall as legal bills pile up
Former President Donald Trump ordered to pay $540 million. Stock rally results in nearly $4 billion windfall. Merger approval leads to Trump's stake worth $3.6 billion, potentially reaching $4.9 billion with performance targets. Retail investors drive up DWAC shares.
A publicly-funded, transparent model of campaign finance can be a start in the right direction
In a country the size of India where electoral fights are money-dependent, there are no magic formulas. Worse, any real change is likely to take decades, with several missteps on the way. Still, a public fund could be the start in that direction. Supreme Court has already set the tone by freezing electoral bonds
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