ELECTION 2018
INLD-BSP to jointly contest Haryana polls, Abhay Chautala chief ministerial face
Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) have announced a joint alliance for the Haryana Assembly polls later this year. The BSP will contest 37 out of 90 assembly seats in Haryana, while the rest will be contested by the INLD. The alliance is based on people's feelings to oust the ruling BJP from power and keep the Congress party at bay.
Haryana elections: INLD and BSP reunite, announce alliance to fight polls together
INLD and BSP, led by Abhay Singh Chautala and Mayawati, have formed an alliance for the Haryana Assembly polls. Seat-sharing talks are ongoing. Chautala lost the Kurukshetra seat. An earlier alliance ended in February 2019 after conflicts led to the formation of JJP by Ajay Singh Chautala and Dushyant. BSP contested nine parliamentary seats. Announcement on July 11.
Jill Biden will rally veterans and military families as Biden team seeks to move focus back to Trump
Jill Biden is launching President Joe Biden's outreach to veterans and military families during a campaign swing through battleground states. This effort aims to draw contrasts with her husband's Republican rival and shift the focus away from calls for Biden to drop his reelection bid following a damaging debate performance against Donald Trump.
What changes are expected under Iran's new president?
Iranians elected reformist Masoud Pezeshkian as the next president after Ebrahim Raisi's death, winning over 54% of votes with promises of improved relations with the West and reviving the 2015 nuclear deal. Pezeshkian aims to ease internet restrictions, oppose mandatory headscarf enforcement, and include more women and ethnic minorities in government. However, facing conservative dominance in state institutions, he may struggle to implement reforms and navigate regional tensions.
Corporate France braces for new era of political turmoil
France's business elite is concerned about political volatility, street protests, and potential bankruptcies as the country heads into a parliamentary election. Executives meeting in Provence fear the far right and left may undo President Macron's pro-business reforms. The rise of inexperienced leaders and uncertain economic outlook are adding to their anxiety.
To a defiant Joe Biden, the 2024 race is up to the voters, not to Democrats on Capitol Hill
On Saturday, a fifth Democratic lawmaker said openly that Biden should not run again. Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota said that after what she saw and heard in the debate with Republican rival Donald Trump, and Biden's "lack of a forceful response" afterward, he should step aside "and allow for a new generation of leaders to step forward."
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Iran vote winner could ease, but won't end nuclear tensions: analysts
Masoud Pezeshkian's victory in Iran's presidential elections has brought hope for easing tensions over Tehran's nuclear program, defeating ultra-conservative Saeed Jalili with support from former president Hassan Rouhani. Despite not being the primary authority on foreign policy or nuclear issues, Pezeshkian aims for constructive relations with the West, contrasting Jalili's hardline stance. However, challenges remain as Iran's nuclear program has advanced significantly, impacting potential negotiations.
Iran's Pezeshkian brings hopes of moderation after routing hardline rival
Iran's newly elected president, moderate Masoud Pezeshkian, aims to ease social restrictions and adopt a pragmatic foreign policy. Pezeshkian, who defeated hardliner Saeed Jalili, is seen as a hopeful figure for peaceful nuclear negotiations and social liberalization. Despite limited power under Supreme Leader Khamenei, Pezeshkian pledges economic revival and increased social freedoms. His victory, supported by the reformist camp, contrasts with the policies of former hardline president Ebrahim Raisi, offering a new direction for Iran's political landscape.
Moderate Pezeshkian expected to win Iran's presidential race, Iranian source says
Masoud Pezeshkian is anticipated to win the Iranian presidential run-off, leading by three million votes over hardline rival Saeed Jalili. The moderate candidate promises to open Iran to the world and expand freedoms. Pezeshkian's lead follows historically low turnout in the first round. His potential victory may ease tensions with the West and promote social liberalization, though skepticism remains about his ability to challenge Iran's power elite. This election coincides with heightened Middle East tensions and pressures over Iran's nuclear program.
Biden heads into a make-or-break stretch for his imperiled presidential campaign
Later, during evening fireworks, he stood on the balcony with his family and Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, in a clear show of support. Harris at one point grabbed Biden's hand and held it high in the air, and later the two hugged. In a Wednesday night meeting with Democratic governors, Biden acknowledged that he needs to get more sleep and limit evening events so he can turn in earlier to be rested for the job, according to three people familiar with the meeting, who also spoke on condition of anonymity.
Iran holds runoff presidential vote pitting hard-line former negotiator against reformist lawmaker
Voters face a choice between the hard-line former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili and Masoud Pezeshkian, a heart surgeon and longtime parliament member who has allied himself with moderates and reformists within Iran's Shiite theocracy.
Days after Raisi’s death, Iran votes for a new President
Iranians voted for a new president following the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, choosing from a tightly controlled group of four candidates loyal to the supreme leader. The election coincides with escalating regional tension due to war between Israel and Iran's allies Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, as well as increased Western pressure on Iran over its fast-advancing nuclear programme.
Polls open in Iran for presidential election
Around 61 million Iranians are eligible to vote in the polls where reformist Masoud Pezeshkian, 69, hopes for a breakthrough win against a divided conservative camp.
No matter who wins Iran's presidential election, much may hinge on the 'Great Satan' US
In the waning moments of Iran's final televised presidential debate, one of the top candidates to replace the late hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi invoked the name of the one person who perhaps has done more than anyone to change the trajectory of the Islamic Republic's relationship with the wider world in recent years.
Trump’s secret weapon in the upcoming presidential election, here are all the details
Former US President Donald Trump is relying on his secret weapon. This individual had earlier managed his campaign in the state of Florida in 2016. The state ensured his victory.
ECI sets ball rolling for J&K polls, orders electoral rolls' revision
The full Election Commission of India (ECI) - chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar and election commissioners Sukhbir S Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar - is expected to visit J&K in July or early August for a ground review of electoral preparedness. The ECI has already begun moving the poll process. On Friday, the poll panel announced that it was set to conduct the second special summary revision (SSR) for updation of electoral rolls in the states of Haryana, Jharkhand, Maharashtra and UT of Jammu & Kashmir on July 1.
When will full statehood be restored, elections be held in Jammu & Kashmir?: Congress on PM Modi's visit
Congress questions PM Modi's visit to Jammu and Kashmir, demanding timeline for statehood restoration and assembly elections, criticizing BJP's governance and security situation in the region.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected for second term
During the first sitting of the 7th Parliament's National Assembly, South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), re-elected President Cyril Ramaphosa. The ANC announced his re-election on X. This follows the ANC's formation of a coalition government with the main opposition and other parties, after losing its majority in the recent election. Ramaphosa received 283 votes out of 339, defeating Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema, who received 44 votes.
UK PM Sunak warns: A vote for Farage gifts Labour the election
Farage's unexpected return to frontline politics has split support among right-of-centre voters, badly damaging Sunak's hopes of winning an election he was already predicted to lose to the opposition Labour Party. That impact was shown in a YouGov poll on Thursday which put Reform UK on 19%, up from 17% previously, and the Conservative Party unchanged on 18%. Labour, led by Keir Starmer, topped the poll with 37%.
Election Result 2024: Narendra Modi-led NDA wins world's largest elections, but there's a lot to brood over
Election Result 2024: The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is struggling to achieve the 400-seat target set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. Falling short of the 272-seat majority mark, the BJP will need support from key allies like Chandrababu Naidu's TDP and Nitish Kumar's JD(U) to form the next government. Unemployment, inflation, inequality, farmers' protests, and concerns over a repressive government are major challenges for the new NDA coalition government.
Why immigration is a major issue in Britain's election
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledges to cut immigration if Conservative Party wins election, aiming to distinguish from Labour. Immigration has long been a key issue in UK politics, impacting public services and society. Recent efforts to reduce immigration have resulted in decreased numbers but sparked debate over benefits and costs.
Naidu and Nitish, BJP's slippery partners, emerge as kingmakers
As the BJP struggles to reach the majority mark in the Lok Sabha elections, allies TDP and JD(U) in Andhra Pradesh and Bihar emerge as potential kingmakers. Both parties have had tumultuous relationships with the BJP, adding uncertainty to the outcome and potentially impacting Modi's government and its agenda.
Lok Sabha polls: Chautala clan bites dust in Haryana
Members of the influential Chautala family from Haryana face defeats in the polls, with Naveen Jindal leading in Kurukshetra and Abhay Chautala trailing third.
Sambalpur Lok Sabha Result: BJP's Dharmendra Pradhan leads by 1 lakh votes
Union Minister and BJP candidate Dharmendra Pradhan leads by 1,03,425 votes in the Sambalpur Lok Sabha seat in Odisha with 4,53,716 votes. He is against Biju Janata Dal's Pranab Prakash Das who is at 3,50,291 votes, followed by Congress candidate Nagendra Kumar Pradhan with 66,793 votes. Pradhan serves as the Minister of Education, and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. He has previously held key positions in the Ministry of Steel and Petroleum & Natural Gas, with a political career spanning Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
How accurate are exit polls? Here are six times when exit poll predictions proved wrong
Exit Polls Exit polls, often viewed as indicators of election results, can be significantly inaccurate. Notable instances include the 2004 and 2014 Lok Sabha elections, 2017 UP Assembly elections, and the 2015 Bihar and Delhi Assembly elections, where exit polls greatly diverged from actual outcomes. Recent 2023 Chhattisgarh elections also saw BJP's unexpected victory, defying exit poll predictions favoring Congress.
Sikkim assembly election 2024 result: SKM eyes landslide victory with 31 seats. Know all about founder Prem Singh Tamang here
As per the Election Commission of India, the ruling SKM is currently in the lead in 30 out of the 32 assembly seats in Sikkim, with the SDF ahead in one constituency. Vote counting for all 32 seats in Sikkim commenced at 6 am on Sunday, under stringent security measures, as reported by officials. Prem Singh Tamang, the Chief Minister and candidate of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), held a lead of approximately 6,443 votes over his closest SDF competitor, Som Nath Poudyal, in the Rhenock assembly constituency. Similarly, in the Soreng Chakung Assembly constituency, Tamang maintained a lead of 2,052 votes over his nearest SDF rival, A D Subba.
Sikkim election: Bhaichung Bhutia, former star footballer, trails in final round
The former star footballer had set up his own party -- Hamro Sikkim Party -- in 2018, before merging it with SDF in 2023. Bhutia is currently the vice-president of the SDF.
2024 elections in Pakistan more rigged than 2018 elections, says JUI-F chief
While addressing JUI-F's public gathering in Pishin on Saturday, chief Maulana Fazalur Rehman said that the Pakistan government was imposed through 'rigging'. He said, "The government imposed through fake mandate does not have a right to rule."
Plea in SC seeks disclosure of electoral bonds sold from Mar 1, 2018, to Apr 11, 2019
A plea filed in the Supreme Court demands disclosure of electoral bond details sold from March 2018 to April 2019, asserting voters' right to know political party funding. Following the scheme's recent scrapping, a petition seeks data on bonds sold, including donors' names, submitted by the Citizen's Rights Trust
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