Category Archives: Politics
Live updates: Majority Republicans, in turmoil, unable to elect House speaker as McCarthy fails again
January 4, 2023
Republican leader Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) has came up well short of a majority in six rounds of voting stretching over two days.
GOP rep says McCarthy may need to step aside, suggests alcohol could help party reach consensus
January 4, 2023
Ken Buck, R-Colo., said Kevin McCarthy may need to step aside if no deal can be reached to get him elected House speaker.
Elections Canada probed how many Canadians have a 'conspiracy mindset'
November 2, 2021
The federal agency in charge of running elections commissioned its first stand-alone survey into the level of trust Canadians had in the electoral process.
'Don't you know President's salary is tax-free?': Twitterati raise questions as Ram Nath Kovind says he pays more than 50% in taxes
June 29, 2021
President Ram Nath Kovind was on a three-day visit to his home state Uttar Pradesh. On June 26, while addressing a gathering in his hometown, Jhinjhak, he urged people to pay tax and consider it as a duty to the nation...
Ram Nath Kovind: I pay Rs 2.75 lakh tax on Rs 5 lakh salary | India News - Times of India
June 29, 2021
India News: Urging people to pay taxes to push development work, President Ram Nath Kovind, while visiting his village in Kanpur Dehat in UP...
Mitch McConnell Opposes Voting Measure Sought By Joe Manchin
June 9, 2021
Manchin's opposition to a sweeping package of voting reforms has left Democrats scrambling to figure out a path forward on protecting voting rights.
Why media liberals and Democrats are suddenly trashing Joe Manchin
June 9, 2021
It is Manchin?s opposition to the sweeping For the People Act, which ranges from voting rights to D.C. statehood, that is prompting media liberals to denounce him with such fervor.
Biden Got the Vaccine Rollout Humming, With Trump’s Help
May 6, 2021
Trump administration officials grumble that they laid the groundwork for surging vaccinations, but some hard work in the trenches has helped pick up the pace of production.
On the most critical issue — vaccines — Biden has failed us
May 6, 2021
From the first moment of his presidency, Joe Biden has received rave reviews for his handling of the coronavirus response. Literally the day after he was sworn in, Dr. David Battinelli of Northwell…
Foreign Medical Aid Meant For People, Not To Be Kept in Boxes: Delhi HC
May 6, 2021
The observation came after amicus curiae and senior advocate Rajshekhar Rao expressed concerns regarding the manner of distribution of the medical equipment, received as aid, by the Centre and Delhi government.
Jaishankar Urges Indian Missions To 'filter Noise' as India Sees Politics Over COVID Aid
May 6, 2021
As India battles the COVID-19 crisis, External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar spoke about the politics over the COVID-19 aid sent by friendly nations.
Perspective | The Chauvin trial shows how much work it takes to win justice for Black people
May 6, 2021
Only a gargantuan effort could win unanimous convictions of a former police officer who committed murder
Derek Chauvin juror's 'BLM' T-shirt sparks concerns about trial verdicts: report
May 6, 2021
A photo that recently emerged online of a juror on the Derek Chauvin murder trial wearing a Black Lives Matter T-shirt has sparked questions about his impartiality, according to reports.
Bengal: How BJP Leaders Used Fake News to Build a Communal Narrative on Post-Poll Violence
May 6, 2021
According to latest reports, at least 14 people have died. However, aided by fake news, BJP has led a misleading campaign on this violence.
Bengal post-poll violence: BJP claims 'exodus', persecution of people; Himanta Biswa Sarma puts out list
May 6, 2021
BJP's Assam leader Himanta Biswa Sarma shared pictures of people who allegedly fled from West Bengal following purported post-poll violence and came to Assam.
Analysis | Top 5 takeaways from Biden’s American Families Plan
April 28, 2021
Biden has an ambitious plan that would greatly expand the U.S. government’s role in daily life. It will be tough to pass -- and make the changes permanent.
Biden's latest multitrillion-dollar plan to reward Dem allies — and balloon government
April 28, 2021
President Joe Biden?s ?American Families Plan? is yet another bid to reward Democratic interests with yet more cash and government and quasi-government jobs, further bloating Amer…
COVID-19 surge | India declines UN's offer of assistance from integrated supply chain, says it has 'robust system'
April 28, 2021President of the UN General Assembly said it is time for the world to extend help and support to the country, which had supplied crucial COVID-19 vaccines to vulnerable nations
United Nations offers 'assistance of integrated supply chain' to India amid COVID crisis
April 28, 2021
As India continues to battle the coronavirus contagion, the United Nations (UN) has offered the assistance of its integrated supply chain.