US PREZ POLLS
View: In the court of Ra-Ra-Tsar Putin
Putin is now the longest-serving Kremlin leader since Joseph Stalin. So, it shouldn't come as a surprise that death and disappearance of dissidents and critics have been part of everyday life in Vladimir's Russia. Kremlin's control over media and judiciary is textbook, and the president has gained both fans and detractors through his authoritarian, strongman appeal.
View: Don't you forget to remember
Joe Biden's persistent lapses of memory have become a talking point in the US. Earlier this month, in his investigation into POTUS' handling of classified documents, special counsel Robert Hur, a registered Republican, mentioned Biden's 'significantly limited' memory, which caught both Biden and Democrats off guard. Sur claimed that, among other issues, the 81-year-old Biden had problems remembering the years he served as veep, and the day his son, Beau, died.
How abortion could impact the 2024 US presidential elections
Abortion-related legal battles persist, influencing the 2024 presidential race, with Republicans navigating conflicting positions and Democrats emphasizing it as a pivotal issue. The outcome remains uncertain, with economic concerns possibly overshadowing abortion in voters' priorities.
US Prez Biden to ramp up three-way Japan, S.Korea ties in sign to China
US President Joe Biden on Friday will announce new security cooperation at a first-of-a-kind three-way summit with the leaders of Japan and South Korea, hoping to send a message of strength to China which has already made clear its displeasure.
Post-poll behaviour: Recounting the sore loser
Sore losing in any field is an art by itself. But in politics, it can be a performance art of the highest 'low' order. In India, ever since EVMs became de rigueur, the very real ballot-stuffing of the past was no longer a kosher accusation. So, EVM manipulation became the thing. While that reaction to defeat has become more rare, it stands to reason that demands for recounts will gain ground.
Diwali begins in US from Times Square; VP Harris and former Prez Trump to celebrate on Friday
South Asia Engagement Foundation has once collaborated with Durst Organisation to curate digital animation displaying Diwali imagery on the iconic World Trade Center. This digital display called All American Diwali will run continuously from October 22 to 24 from sunset until 2am. As usual Diwali party is also being organized at several State Capitals and Governor House.
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Open to public debate between Cong prez poll candidates, will evoke people's interest in party: Shashi Tharoor
Mallikarjun Kharge and Tharoor were left in the fray in the Congress presidential poll after former Jharkhand minister K N Tripathi's nomination was rejected on Saturday. The polling, if needed, will be held on October 17. The counting of votes will be taken up on October 19 and the results will be declared the same day.
Gandhi family stressed they aren't backing anyone 'directly or indirectly' in Cong prez poll race: Tharoor
Tharoor, who filed his nomination papers for the top post at the AICC headquarters, also said it is apparent that not everything about the electoral process has been ideal, but added that there is no point seeking perfection now as if one wants to play the match, one has to "bat on the available pitch". The Thiruvananthapuram MP, however, asserted that he remains convinced of the party's commitment towards ensuring that these elections take place in a free and fair manner.
Maharashtra crisis is BJP's ploy to get numbers for Prez poll: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday launched scathing attack against the BJP over the Maharashtra political crisis and claimed that this is a deliberate ploy by the saffron camp to garner additional numbers in favour of its candidate for the forthcoming Presidential poll.
Winning the US Presidential election doesn’t require a majority, here’s how
The American Presidential election is going to happen on November 3 - 40 days from now - amidst a raging pandemic that could end up being a deciding factor, but the simple equation is that neither candidate needs a majority to win, here’s why.
Prez Trump now says 10 million people to welcome him in Ahmedabad
Ironically, the total population of Ahmedabad is only around 70 lakh. The authorities believe that between one to two lakh people are expected to line up along the 22-km route of the road show by PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump from the airport to the Motera cricket stadium, said to be the world's largest.
US Prez poll now biggest tail risk for equities: BofA fund managers survey
The survey showed fund managers remained bullish on the market, though they were not euphoric at all.
BJP delaying govt formation, creating Prez rule situation: Sanjay Raut
There have been no talks yet between RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on government formation in Maharashtra, Sena leader Sanjay Raut said on Thursday.
PM Modi, Iranian Prez Rouhani unable to meet due to scheduling issues
As banquet for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) leaders got extended, the two leaders could not meet, sources said.
Not demanding Prez rule in Bengal, but will defy bar on our programmes: BJP
BJP said it is not demanding President's rule there but asserted that it will "defy" the Mamata Banerjee government's bar on its political programmes.
Kamala Harris, Tulsi Gabbard for the US Prez race
Both Harris and Gabbard have made early moves, reaching out to party workers and voters in Iowa whose caucuses kick off the 2020 presidential cycle on February 3, 2020.
Homework, human connect missing in Congress: Ex Guj CM Shankersinh Vaghela
I'm leaving the Congress because the system isn't working. Cong doesn’t have a killer instinct but if it is heading towards a suicide, I won't be part of it, said Vaghela.
Not ideology but merit key issue in prez candidature: Venkaiah Naidu
The only ideology president can have is commitment to the Constitution of India. That is the only ideology. Other ideologies have no place," said Union minister Venkaiah Naidu.
No scope for consensus on BJP's prez nominee: Congress
Terming BJP's efforts to reach out to the opposition through its senior leaders as a "formality and a PR exercise", Nabi Azad asked the ruling party to reach a consensus first.
AAP finds itself isolated in Prez poll talks
Over the past few days, AAP members have had talks with CPI-M general secretary Sitaram Yechury, JDU's Sharad Yadav and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee.
Prez polls: Shiv Sena's vote kitty could prove crucial for BJP
According to sources in the BJP, the party could be short of numbers by about 20,000 to 25,000 votes in the Presidential polls.
Vladimir Putin ordered campaign to influence prez election: US intel
Trump who was briefed by the top four US intelligence chiefs earlier declined to single out Russia over cyber-interference in the US election and said he was confident the outcome was not affected by hacking.
Have immigrants arrived in US? Tuesday will tell
Over the past decade, cities and townships from Irving (outside Dallas) to Nashville, Tennessee, and Omaha, Nebraska, are growing with foreign-born populations.
Vice President Joe Biden is entering 2016 president race, says US lawmaker
"I have a very good source close to Joe (Biden) that tells me VP (Vice President) Biden will run for Prez (president)," Congressman Brendan Boyle said on Twitter yesterday.
Why Lindsay Lohan is making headlines
No, the buzz is that she may run for 2020 US presidential election.
Delhi Elections 2015: Kiren Bedi refers to US Prez Barack Obama visit at poll rally; draws AAP's ire
Bedi, during her regular morning visit to the constituency, also lauded the Centre's diplomatic efforts for bolstering India's international image.
US election results: Exceedingly polarised US electorate voted in 2012 prez poll
American electorate was deeply divided ideologically and exceedingly polarised in their political beliefs in the just concluded presidential election, according to an exit poll today.
44th or 45th? US presidential poll is a numbers game
The key question is whether the 45th president will be sworn in on January 20, 2013, or whether America will have to wait for another four years.
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