Politics
Trump Plans To Return Cuba To U.S. List Of State Sponsors Of Terrorism - Source
The Trump administration plans to return Cuba to the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism, a person familiar with the matter said on Monday, a move that could complicate any efforts by the incoming Biden administration to revive Obamaera detente with...
'Right-wing' Activist Throws Ink on Somnath Bharti's Face Over Argument on Yogi Adityanath
Bharti was involved in a heated argument with police officials over his visit when an alleged right-wing activist threw ink on him.
All Those Involved in Pollachi Sexual Harassment Case Will Be Brought to Book: Kanimozhi
Addressing a protest rally in nearby Pollachi, Kanimozhi alleged that the ruling AIADMK was attempting to protect the party's student wing leader, Arulalandam, arrested in connection with the case recently, and many others involved in the case as they bel...
BS Yediyurappa in Delhi, to Meet Amit Shah to Discuss State Politics and Finalise By-poll Candidates
The chief minister, however, did not divulge if they would also deliberate on the much-awaited cabinet rejig in the state.
'Farmers Eating Biryani to Spread Bird Flu': BJP MLA Compares Protesters to 'Terrorists, Thieves'
Madan Dilawar could also be heard saying that the protesting farmers aren’t giving a thought to the country or the people. He says that it’s like a picnic.
Democratic Wins Could Strengthen Biden's Legislative Push
Presidentelect Joe Biden's victory in November was tempered by concerns that he would face Republican opposition in the Senate that could stymie him at every turn.
James On This Week's Unrest: "We Live In Two Americas"
LeBron James and his Los Angeles Lakers teammates were already upset after a Wisconsin prosecutor on Tuesday decided not to charge a police officer who shot a Black man last year.
'Take the First Shot': RJD's Tej Pratap Yadav' Takes a Jibe at PM Modi over Covid-19 Vaccine
Tej Pratap's remarks come amid staunch disapproval of the vaccine developed by Bharat Biotech by opposition party leaders including Congress leader Manish Tewari and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav.
Black Leaders Cheer Georgia Success, Push For More Progress
What started as a day of celebration for Black organizers, voters and other Georgians who helped deliver two historic Senate runoff victories was overshadowed Wednesday when a mostly white mob of President Donald Trumps supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol...
U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Expected To Serve Out Term - Sources
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is expected to serve out his term until the inauguration of Presidentelect Joe Biden on Jan. 20, sources familiar with Mnuchin's thinking said on Thursday.
After Trump Supporters Storm U.S. Capitol, Congress Poised To Certify Biden Win
Hours after hundreds of President Donald Trump's supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol in a harrowing assault on American democracy, a shaken Congress on Thursday was poised to formally certify Democrat Joe Biden’s election victory.
Democrats Take Control Of U.S. Senate As They Win Second Race In Georgia
Democrats on Wednesday completed a sweep of the two U.S. Senate seats up for grabs in runoff elections in Georgia, giving the party control of the chamber and boosting the prospects for Presidentelect Joe Biden's ambitious legislative agenda.
Wall Street Rises Ahead Of Georgia Senate Election Results
Wall Street shares gained on Tuesday in choppy trading, as investors took advantage of the previous session's slump to buy them back, ahead of the outcome of the Senate runoff elections in the battleground state of Georgia.
Decision Day In Georgia With Senate Majority At Stake
Georgia voters are set to decide the balance of power in Congress in a pair of highstakes Senate runoff elections that will help determine Presidentelect Joe Biden's capacity to enact what may be the most progressive governing agenda in generations.
Top Georgia Election Official Says White House Pushed Him To Take Trump Call
Georgia's top election official said on Monday that President Donald Trump, a fellow Republican, had pushed him to take an "inappropriate" call in which he pressured the state to overturn his November presidential election defeat there.
Ahead of Local Body Polls, BJP Chief Nadda to Meet Gujarat Leaders
In a statement, the party said the two leaders will participate in a meeting in Gandhinagar to be attended by state unit chief CR Patil, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel among others.