Politics
Use of Unparliamentary Language by Public Representatives Hurts People's Sentiments: Kovind
President Ram Nath Kovind said elected representatives should engage in a healthy dialogue in Parliament and legislative assemblies and refrain from using unparliamentary language during debates.
With US In COVID-19 Panic, Sen. Perdue Saw Stock Opportunity
As the ravages of the novel coronavirus forced millions of people out of work, shuttered businesses and shrank the value of retirement accounts, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged to a threeyear low.
Maharashtra Guv and Uddhav Split on Legislative Council Berths. What are the Options Now?
The state cabinet on October 29 considered at length all the names received by the chief minister and submitted the list of 12: Eknath Khadse, Raju Shetti, Yashpal Bhinge and Anand Shinde of NCP; Rajani Patil, Sachin Sawant, Muzafar Hussain and Anirudha W...
Economy in Doldrums, Killings the Order of the Day: How Tarun Gogoi Reined in Culture of Violence in Insurgency-ravaged Assam
Tarun Gogoi took charge of the Congress party when Assam was going through a difficult phase. Insurgency and ‘secret killings’ – the extrajudicial killings of family members of certain United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leaders allegedly by state agen...
Global Stocks Rise Ahead Of US Data Amid Virus Unease
Asian stocks and Wall Street futures rose Monday as investors looked ahead to quarterly U.S. economic data amid unease about anticoronavirus restrictions and wrangling over the American presidential election.
Mamata to Attend Virtual Meet with PM Modi Tomorrow From Bankura, Eyes Crucial Vote Share Ahead of Polls
Eyeing on nearly 35.8 percent significant SCs and STs voters in Bankura alone and roughly around 40 per cent in Jangalmahal, Mamata Banerjee's visit is likely to announce series of sops for the tribals ahead of state polls.
Rahul Gandhi Attacks Govt Over its Handling of Covid-19 Pandemic, Lockdown
In another tweet, he hit out at the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh, citing a news report that said the family of the Hathras rape victim is not safe in the state.
Centre Sabotaging Participation of Non-BJP Political Parties in DDC Polls: Mehbooba
The candidates are provided a double escort and the security forces guard an area where they want to visit and campaign after leaving their secure accommodations.
Global Stocks, Bond Yields Fall On Ebbing Fed Stimulus, Virus Rises
Stocks were broadly lower and bond yields slipped on Friday on concern about dwindling stimulus in the United States and the economic cost of rising COVID19 infections around the world.
As U.S. Senate Battle Intensifies In Georgia, Allegations Fly
As the battle for control of the U.S. Senate intensified in Georgia, Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff on Tuesday suggested an ally of President Donald Trump may have committed a crime in approaching the top state election official about vote counting.
'Is Forming Political Alliance Anti-national': Mehbooba, Omar Hit Back at Amit Shah Over 'Gupkar Gang' Remark
While the Mufti said such comments were aimed at diverting people's attention from rising unemployment and inflation, Abdullah corrected Shah saying the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) is a legitimate political alliance and not a gang.
Alagiri to Join Hands with BJP? Leader Rubbishes Claims as Rumour Mills Stay Abuzz Amid Party's Ambition for TN
Dayanidhi Alagiri refutes reports that his father will meet Home Minister Amit Shah during his Chennai visit scheduled for November 21. He also denies reports of a party launch.
Peru Interim President Quits After Ultimatum From Congress, Protest Deaths
Peru's interim president, Manuel Merino, resigned on Sunday after the country's political parties demanded he step down or face impeachment following the deaths of two people in protests over the sudden ouster of his predecessor.
Trump, Stewing Over Election, To Deliver Remarks On Vaccine
President Donald Trump, who has remained mostly holed up in the White House this week as he stews over his election loss, is set to deliver an update Friday on Operation Warp Speed, the effort to get a coronavirus vaccine to market as speedily and safely...
Global Markets: Stocks Flatline, Bond Yields Slide As Caution Replaces Vaccine Euphoria
Global shares flatlined on Friday as rising U.S. and European COVID19 hospitalisations tempered the euphoria over a promising vaccine, though Wall Street looked set for a firmer open on news Presidentelect Joe Biden was set to cement his election win.
Biden Has Room On Health Care, Though Limited By Congress
Presidentelect Joe Biden is unlikely to get sweeping health care changes through a closely divided Congress, but theres a menu of narrower actions he can choose from to make a tangible difference on affordability and coverage for millions of people.