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The Centre's order to relieve three IPS officers for central deputation is "unconstitutional and unacceptable", senior TMC leader and rural development minister Subrata Mukherjee said.

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Thursday, buoyed by hopes the U.S. Congress may finally deliver fresh aid to help American businesses and families weather the pandemic.

In a move to mollify BJP MLAs whose work has been recognised but for whom there is no vacancy in the cabinet, Chief Minister BS Yediyirappa appointed 13 MLAs as chairpersons to state-run boards and corporations. The notification also stated the rank would...

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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has come into contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus and will be quarantining although he has tested negative, the U.S. State Department said on Wednesday.

Democratic Presidentelect Joe Biden has begun nominating members of his Cabinet and White House team, working to fulfill his promise to build an administration that reflects the United States' diversity.

The Aam Aadmi Party will contest Uttar Pradesh elections in 2022, party chief Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday.

Asian stocks came under pressure on Tuesday following a mixed Wall Street session, as concerns about increasing COVID19 deaths, infections and lockdowns overshadowed optimism about the start of coronavirus vaccinations.

Heres whats happening Monday in Election 2020 and President-elect Joe Bidens transition.

Shortly after Presidentelect Joe Bidens victory last month, Cabinet hopeful Marcia Fudge pointedly noted that Black people are often typecast into positions such as housing secretary.

The BJP and its junior ally BPF separately fought the BTC polls which were held in two phases on December 7 and 10.

Global stock indexes eased and the dollar rose on Friday amid continued concerns over the timing of more U.S. economic stimulus.

A lone senator from Utah has singlehandedly blocked the bipartisan approval of two new national museums to honor American Latinos and women, arguing that last thing we need is to further divide an already divided nation.

Gold rose on Friday en route to a second straight weekly gain as investors bet on an imminent U.S. COVID19 relief package.

Gold prices were listless on Friday, with gains kept in check by a slight uptick in the dollar and caution setting in as investors grappled with a delay in a U.S. COVID19 relief package.

Amit Shah had called the attack on JP Nadda, allegedly by Trinamool Congress workers, "sponsored violence", and sought a report from the Mamata Banerjee government over the "serious security lapses".