TEAM INAUGURAL ELECTIONS
VP Kamala Harris' ancestral India village tracks her rising prospects in US vote
In 2021, the leafy village of Thulasendrapuram, where Harris's maternal grandfather was born more than a century ago, celebrated her inauguration with firecrackers, free chocolate, posters and calendars featuring the vice president.
First Presidential Debate Verdict: Did Trump's performance earn him a 1-0 lead over Biden?
Following the debate, a CNN poll revealed that 67% of viewers believed Trump emerged as the winner, while 33% favoured Biden. This marked a significant shift from CNN's post-2020 debate poll, where 53% viewed Biden as the winner compared to 39% for Trump. Viewers expressed concerns over Biden's leadership abilities, underscoring doubts about his performance.
Prem Singh Tamang elected leader of SKM legislature party
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) legislators have re-elected Prem Singh Tamang as their Chief Ministerial candidate. Tamang announced that all 30 newly elected legislators signed a resolution designating him as the leader of the Legislature Party and Chief Ministerial candidate for the 11th Sikkim Legislative Assembly. SKM secured 31 out of 32 seats, while the opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) won just one seat
Has Brand Modi been challenged by Brand Rahul or Brand Kejriwal? Image guru Dilip Cherian explains
Dilip Cherian illustrates instances where Brand Modi's scale and visibility surpassed competitors through initiatives like Vibrant Gujarat and GIFT City, emphasizing the challenge competitors face in matching his leadership and brand image.
T20 World Cup in US going to be landmark event: India's Consul General in New York Pradhan
India's Consul General in New York, Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, has expressed excitement about the T20 World Cup in the US, stating that it is playing a significant role in bringing cricket to the country's mainstream and contributing to the bilateral people-to-people relationship. The tournament is being jointly hosted by the USA and the West Indies from June 2 to June 29. India will play three matches in New York against Ireland, Pakistan, and the United States, marking the first time India will be playing with the American team.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's moments before helicopter crash captured on video
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian tragically died in a helicopter crash near Azarbaijan border, sparking national mourning. Raisi was seen as a potential successor to Supreme Leader Khamenei. He was travelling in a US-made Bell helicopter.
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IIT Guwahati unveils Innovative 3D Printed Dummy Ballot Unit
In a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing voter awareness and engagement, the Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation Cell (SVEEP) of Kamrup Election District has partnered with Indian Insitute of Technoloy-Guwahati to develop a innovative 3D printed dummy ballot unit.
IPL 2024 full schedule announced: Chennai's Chepauk to host final on May 26 after 12 years
IPL 2024: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the schedule for the remaining fixtures of the Indian Premier League (IPL), ensuring matches are held solely in India due to the impending General Elections. With 74 matches left, including playoffs, the tournament resumes from May 21, culminating in the final on May 26 at Chennai’s Chepauk Stadium.
Harsh Jain, Aakrit Vaish to chair TEAM governing council
Dream Sports cofounder and CEO Harsh Jain and Haptik CEO Aakrit Vaish to chair its eight-member governing council in its inaugural elections starting from April 1 for a two-year term.
Congress is corrupt, India failed to thrive under its rule: PM Modi
Lashing out at Congress, the PM further said, "After independence, today this golden period has come. India has this opportunity to leave behind all the disappointments from 10 years ago. India is moving forward now with confidence. Before 2014, there used to be only discussions of scams and bombings. People in India used to wonder what would happen to them and to the country. During the Congress regime, this was the atmosphere..."
If there is a Third Wave: Modi will have a rejigged team, new global leaders to deal with
If elected, Modi is expected to overhaul his Council of Ministers, put in place a new BJP President, and will have to deal with a new set of world leaders and perhaps altered bilateral equations as several countries go to polls this year.
BJP to set election tempo after January 22
BJP brass has started giving shape to its 'Team 2024' for the next Lok Sabha polls comprising several Union ministers and party office-bearers. An eight-member team would be assigned with key responsibilities and coordinate directly with the brass.
Residents of Kashi are its true brand ambassadors: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his desire to promote the glory of the ancient temple town of Kashi (Varanasi) around the world. He announced a tourist guide competition and emphasized the importance of effective communication about the city. Modi inaugurated 16 residential schools for needy children in Uttar Pradesh, named after former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Opposition names alliance INDIA in run-up to 2024 elections
The opposition meeting in Bengaluru decided to name their alliance INDIA i.e. Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance. "Earlier we were called UPA. Leaders of 26 parties agreed on a new name for our alliance, INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance)," said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.
EC team arrives in Karnataka to review preparations for assembly polls
After reaching the state capital, the team held a meeting today at the Vikasa Soudha with the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Karnataka Manoj Kumar Meena and other officers. It will interact with the representatives of various political parties to seek their suggestion, opinion and complaints.
Nepal PM Prachanda inaugurates Pokhara airport built with Chinese assistance
"As the two-way trade at the Kerung/Rasuwagadhi border port resumed export of Nepali products to China had started again. The two-way trade at the Pulan/Yari port will be reopened in early 2023," he said, adding "more Nepali products will be exported to China." "The expert team for the feasibility study & survey of China-Nepal Cross-Border Railway has recently arrived in Nepal, marking an important step in the construction of this 'sky road'. Nepal's dream from a 'land-locked country' to a 'land-linked country' will finally come true," he added.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Pramukh Swami centenary event
Modi recalled his close association with Pramukh Swami. He said that he got the first opportunity to meet Pramukh Swami alone for the first time in 1981. Modi said Pramukh Swami dispatched volunteers for rescue work to Morbi, in 1979, after the dam disaster, when he was working there as a volunteer.
Rajasthan BJP netas, JP Nadda discuss team effort
Former CM Vasundhara Raje Scindia, state BJP president Satish Poonia, state general secretary, organisation, Chandrashekhar, Rajendra Rathod and Gulabchand Katariya were present at the meeting. BJP general secretary BL Santosh, state in-charge Arun Singh, union ministers Arjun Meghwal and Gajendra Shekhawat were also present.
BJP election team in Uttar Pradesh to start work from next week
The BJP’s campaign for the 2022 assembly election in UP is quite different from the campaign in 2017. This time, the party has assigned major roles to different morchas. OBC Morcha, Kisan Morcha, SC/ST Morcha, Minority Morcha, all have been asked to organise meetings in each of the assembly constituencies for their target groups.
Joe Biden inauguration ceremony: Guest list, performers and where you can watch
Instead of an in-person parade along Pennsylvania Avenue, Biden’s inaugural committee on Monday provided details about a virtual “Parade Across America” that will start at 3:15 Wednesday afternoon after Biden’s swearing-in.
McConnell said Trump 'fed lies' to mob about Biden election
McConnell's remarks are his most severe and public rebuke of outgoing President Donald Trump. The Republican leader vowed a ``safe and successful'' inauguration of Biden on Wednesday at the Capitol, which is under extremely tight security.
Inauguration Day also is move in/out day at the White House
It's typically a precision operation: Both moves are usually carried out in about five hours. The clock would normally start ticking when the outgoing and incoming presidents leave the White House together to head to the Capitol for the swearing-in ceremony.
Biden's inauguration rehearsal postponed over security concerns, Politico says
Biden's team had also canceled an Amtrak trip from Wilmington to Washington planned for Monday due to heightened security concerns, the report added. Biden will be inaugurated on Jan. 20.
Joe Biden names key members of his climate team including Pakistani-American Ali Zaidi
Biden on Thursday also announced the appointment of Gina McCarthy as his National Climate Advisor and Ali Zaidi as his Deputy National Climate Advisor. Zaidi is the highest-ranking Pakistani-American appointed by Biden in his administration.
Trump team making false argument about his 2016 transition
President Donald Trump and his allies are harking back to his own transition four years ago to make a false argument that his own presidency was denied a fair chance for a clean launch.
Biden inauguration will be scaled down amid COVID, aide says
The Democratic president-elect was attacked repeatedly by Republican President Donald Trump for wearing masks and practicing other COVID mitigation measures during the campaign for the White House.
Trump's vaccine team will not brief Biden administration -U.S senators
"Just off a conference call with Trump Administration vaccine distribution team," Senator Chris Murphy said on Twitter. "They confirmed that they have not briefed anyone on President-elect Biden's team and have no plans to do so. This is potentially catastrophic."
Biden reaches out to governors as Trump stymies transition
The highest-ranking Republican on the NGA's executive committee, Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas, said over the weekend that Biden would be the next president and he called on the Trump administration to give Biden access to the intelligence briefings.
President-elect Joe Biden filling out top White House team with campaign vets
Former campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon will serve as a deputy chief of staff, while campaign co-chair Louisiana Rep. Cedric Richmond and campaign adviser Steve Ricchetti will play senior roles in the new administration.
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