ELECTORAL COLLEGE
Britain's Labour on track for landslide victory, exit poll suggests, amid anger with Conservatives
The poll released moments after voting closed indicated that center-left Labour's leader Keir Starmer will be the country's next prime minister. He will face a jaded electorate impatient for change against a gloomy backdrop of economic malaise, mounting distrust in institutions and a fraying social fabric. As thousands of electoral staff tallied millions of ballot papers at counting centers across the country, the Conservatives absorbed the shock of a historic defeat that would leave the depleted party in disarray and likely spark a contest to replace Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as leader.
Britain's Labour Party has won enough seats to have a majority in the UK Parliament
Starmer will face a jaded electorate impatient for change against a gloomy backdrop of economic malaise, mounting distrust in institutions and a fraying social fabric. "Tonight people here and around the country have spoken, and they're ready for change," Starmer told supporters in his constituency in north London, as the official count showed he'd won his seat. "You have voted. It is now time for us to deliver."
US Presidential Election 2024: Is Trump winning easily in the upcoming election? Here is what this US political analyst has predicted
Nate Silver who is a political analyst has predicted that Donald Trump is winning the upcoming US Presidential election easily. He has predicted that Trump will win the electoral college vote by a large margin.
Biden’s shrinking lead among women voters is a worrying sign for the Democrats; Rising inflation emerges as key issue for women voters
President Joe Biden’s lead among women voters has reduced to a single digit number and this is a cause for concern for the Democrats ahead of the Presidential polls. Further, abortion rights, democratic issues and rising inflation have emerged as the key issues for this section of the voters.
Manipur: Three layer security cordon in all counting centres on June 4
Counting of votes for the General Elections in Manipur will take place on June 4, with a three-layer security cordon enforced at 24 counting centres. Additionally, over two lakh people in Manipur are affected by floods triggered by cyclones.
BJP's 9 'self-goals' will boost BJD's electoral prospect: VK Pandian
VK Pandian, a close aide of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, claimed that BJP's self-goals in Odisha elections will benefit BJD, ensuring their sixth consecutive term in government.
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2024 Lok Sabha Elections: Women candidates make up less than 10% of the contenders, ADR report shows
This is the first election since the passage of the women's reservation bill to reserve one-third of seats in Lok Sabha and state assemblies for women, reviving a bill pending for 27 years for want of consensus among parties. The bill is yet to come into effect.
Schools and colleges shut in these states on polling day for Phase 5 of Lok Sabha Elections
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections progress with Phase 5 on May 20, with 695 candidates in the fray. The Election Commission announced the poll schedule on March 16, setting the voting dates from April 19 to June 1. Schools and colleges will be closed on polling day to ensure the security of students, teachers, and staff. Many educational institutions serve as polling stations, and their closure facilitates the smooth conduct of elections without disrupting regular academic activities.
BJP worker killed, 7 others injured in clash with BJD supporters
A clash between supporters of Odisha's ruling BJD and BJP in Ganjam district resulted in one BJP worker's death and seven injuries. The confrontation erupted over campaign posters, with both sides reportedly wielding sharp weapons. BJP workers vandalized vehicles, demanding the arrest of the BJD candidate. Authorities deploy police to restore peace
Biden and Trump agree on debates in June and September, but working out details could be challenging
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump agreed to hold two campaign debates in June and September. Biden proposed media-organized debates excluding third-party candidates like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., aiming for one-on-one debates. Trump desired large live audiences and more debates. Both camps disagreed on key details, prioritizing voters' benefit.
2024 Presidential Election: Donald ‘Trumps’ Joe Biden in these swing states. What are the main poll issues?
Former US President Donald Trump and the Republican Party contender is ahead of the incumbent President Joe Biden in five out of the six states surveyed. All of these states are considered to be swing states.
Election Commission flags off cycling expedition to world's highest polling station in Himachal Pradesh's Tashigang
The Election Commission of India (ECI) launched an awareness program with two cyclists to boost voter turnout in Himachal Pradesh. The program targets young voters. The awareness program, led by the Chief Electoral Officer, flagged off from Shimla to the world's highest polling station at Tashigang to encourage voters to participate in the elections on June 1.
A contest between son and daughter of two JDU ministers
Shambhavi, who did her graduation from Delhi University's Lady Shri Ram College and MA in sociology from Delhi School of Economics, is locked in a direct contest with Sunny Hazari, a nominee of Congress, who is contesting as part of RJD-led Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance).
The Biden-Netanyahu relationship is strained like never before. Can the two leaders move forward?
Biden and Netanyahu's strained relationship over the Gaza war and weapons suspension may impact their political futures. Netanyahu faces pressure over Gaza conflict and hostages, while Biden grapples with domestic protests and backlash.
More and more Andhra education barons eye political heft
The great, renowned coaching factories of Andhra Pradesh are regularly churning out batch after batch of successful candidates at competitive exams. Side by side, the highly successful owners of these institutions are also aiming for -- and many of them achieving -- grand success in the political arena.
Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry women will lose access to health care
The new ban has an exception for saving a woman's life, as well as in cases involving rape and incest, but Roberts said health care workers are still prevented from performing an abortion on a nonviable pregnancy that they know may become deadly - such as when the fetus is missing organs or implanted outside the uterus - until it actually becomes deadly.
Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry women will lose access to health care
Florida enacts a controversial six-week abortion ban, alarming doctors and activists who fear it restricts crucial healthcare access. Concerns arise over exceptions and potential dangers posed to women's health, with fears that skilled practitioners may leave the state. Meanwhile, a proposed constitutional amendment seeks to protect abortion rights, igniting political debates.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3: Schools, colleges closed in these states and districts
The third phase of the Lok Sabha elections on May 7 will see 93 constituencies across 11 states in India voting. To ensure safety and smooth polling, schools and colleges in these constituencies will be closed. This measure aims to prevent disturbances and encourage more people to participate in the electoral process.
Lok Sabha polls: Banks, schools, offices, colleges, factories in Noida, Greater Noida to stay closed on April 26
Lok Sabha elections 2024: District Magistrate Verma ordered school closure in Gautam Buddh Nagar for election, providing paid leave for voting. Gautam Buddh Nagar, comprising the twin cities of Noida and Greater Noida, goes to polls on April 26 with 26.75 lakh registered voters. Gautam Buddh Nagar had recorded a voter turnout of 60.47 per cent in the 2019 Lok Sabha election, 60.38 per cent in 2014 and an abysmal 48 per cent in 2009, as per Election Commission's data.
Grand jury indicts 18 in Arizona fake elector scheme; Donald Trump is unindicted co-conspirator
18 charged in Arizona fake elector scheme implicating Trump, Giuliani, Goodman. Meadows, Electoral College part of case. Trials in Washington, D.C., Georgia focus on election concerns, electoral votes, popular vote.
Karnataka Congress corporator's daughter stabbed to death for turning down love proposal
Congress corporator's daughter fatally stabbed in Hubballi raises law and order concerns in Karnataka. Opposition and ruling party engage in blame game over the tragic incident, while officials emphasize the need to uphold law and order in the state.
Election Safari: How Panda, Turtle, Tiger and Rhino are encouraging voters to cast their vote
Bengali district Elections Sections are using various animal mascots to encourage voters to exercise their democratic rights and attend polling stations. The mascots are inspired by various Bengali animals, such as 'Gendu', 'Mohanbao', 'Baghu', and 'Dareeling hills'. The campaign aims to highlight Bengal's rich cultural diversity and encourage voters to participate in the electoral process. The mascots are based on characters closer to the voters' hearts, such as 'Teesta', 'Vote Gopal', 'Batul the Great', and 'Ghotoknath'.
Polling officials to trek 39 km for lone voter in Arunachal village
For Tayang to cast her vote, a polling team, including officials, security personnel and porters, will embark on the arduous journey through treacherous terrain amid unpredictable weather from Hayuliang, officials said.
Techie fights wordsmith: How the electoral battle of Thiruvananthapuram is unfolding
An iconic electoral battle unfolds in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, as veteran politician Shashi Tharoor of Congress faces off against techpreneur Rajeev Chandrasekhar of BJP. Tharoor, known for his left-liberal views and eloquence, clashes with Chandrasekhar, a successful entrepreneur advocating for tech and innovation, in a high-stakes face-off symbolizing the clash between old and new India.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma threatens legal action against Congress MP over electoral bonds allegation
A heated exchange has erupted between Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi regarding electoral bonds. The Assam CM's office dismissed Bordoloi's allegations of impropriety, asserting that there's no commercial relationship with the firm accused.
Brij Bhushan, his son not part of electoral college for WFI polls but son-in-law to represent Bihar
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and his son Karan are not part of the electoral college for the upcoming Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections but the list surprisingly includes members who are not associated with the existing state bodies. According to the WFI Constitution, only members of the state executive can be part of the electoral college for the elections.
Pakistan President Arif Alvi likely to continue as the head of state even after his term ends: Report
The five-year constitutional term of the incumbent National Assembly expires on August 12 at midnight - four days after the date on which both parties have reportedly agreed to dissolve the legislature. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) - the two major stakeholders in the federal government - have agreed to dissolve the National Assembly on August 8, media reports said.
National Election Committee announces electoral college lists for FNC elections 2023
In terms of geographical distribution, 126,779 members originate from Abu Dhabi, 73,181 members from Dubai, 72,946 members from Sharjah, 12,600 members from Ajman, 7,577 members from Umm Al Qaiwain, 62,197 members from Ras Al Khaimah and 43,559 members are from Fujairah.
WFI elections to be held on July 6, result on same day
The Wrestling Federation of India's much-awaited elections will take place on July 6, the returning officer announced in a notification issued on Tuesday. The announcement comes a day after the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) appointed retired high court judge Mahesh Mittal Kumar as the returning officer to set the poll process in motion.
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