Politics
BSP MLA from Madhya Pradesh's Patharia Appears for Class 10 Exam
The examination is going on at the JPV school in Damoh, and when people first saw Ram Bai at the examination centre, they were taken in by surprise since she is perceived to be an extremely articulate legislator.
Still No COVID-19 Relief Bill As U.S. Congress Faces Shutdown Deadline
The U.S. Congress looked increasingly unlikely on Friday to meet a deadline to agree on $900 billion in fresh COVID19 aid and instead may pass a third stopgap spending bill to keep the government from shutting down at midnight.
More Than 1.1 Million Ballots Cast In Early Voting For Georgia U.S. Senate Runoffs
More than 1.1 million Georgians have voted in twin U.S. Senate runoff elections that will determine which party controls that chamber of Congress, and with it the fate of much of Democratic Presidentelect Joe Biden's agenda, state data showed on Friday.
Chandrababu Naidu Poses Challenge to Jagan Mohan Reddy, Says 'Will Quit Politics' if He Loses
Naidu addressed a massive rally "Amaravati Janabheri" at Rayapudi village here to mark the first anniversary of the farmers' struggle for retaining Amaravati as the state capital. Meanwhile, the TDP alleged that several of its leaders and those of other o...
Suvendu Adhikari Quits Trinamool Amid BJP Buzz; Aides Begin Leaving Key Posts in Hint of Bigger Rebellion
Adhikari's resignation from the TMC puts a lid on all rumour mills that went abuzz speculating his moves since November 26, when he resigned as the chairman of Hooghly River Bridge Commissioners (HRBC). Shortly after, he quit the state cabinet.
Fed Keeps Rate Near Zero But Sees Brighter Economy In 2021
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that it will keep buying government bonds until the economy makes substantial progress, a step intended to reassure financial markets and keep longterm borrowing rates low.
MP Congress to Hold Fasts in Protest against Farm Laws, CM Chouhan Suggests Party Must Repent Instead
The Congress, in accordance with their stand on the farm laws, announced on Tuesday that it would hold fasts across the state in opposition of the legislation. Congress leaders and workers will hold fasts at district and block levels against the farm law...
Fed Faces Tricky Act Weighing Impact Of Vaccines Against Economic Pain
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday will offer its first glimpse of how a coronavirus vaccine has changed the U.S. economic outlook, and whether businesses, workers and families need more help from the central bank until inoculations and immunity are widespr...
Election 2020 Today: Trump Base Resigned, Buttigieg Picked
Heres whats happening Wednesday in Election 2020 and President-elect Joe Biden's transition.
Shiv Sena MLA Pratap Sarnaik Moves Breach of Privilege Notice in Maharashtra Assembly Against Media Outlets
The ruling party legislator said these media outlets published/aired the false news based on a "tweet" by actress Kangana Ranaut. Patole said appropriate action would be taken in the matter.
In His 4th Term, Assertive & Stern CM Shivraj Chouhan Stuns Party Leaders After Emphatic Bypoll Win
The Madhya Pradesh chief minister can be seen exuding greater conviction and assertion on governance issues primarily when it comes to punishing those who breach rules.
New Farm Laws to Help Farmers Get Remunerative Price, Says Bengal BJP Chief Dilip Ghosh
Thousands of farmers, mostly from Punjab and Haryana, are protesting against the new farm laws which they claim will dismantle the minimum support price (MSP) system.
Exclusive-Trump Administration Moves Forward With $1 Billion Moroccan Arms Deal
President Donald Trump's administration moved forward with $1 billion in sales of drones and precisionguided weapons to Morocco on Friday, sending a notice to Congress about the potential deals, according to sources familiar with the notification.
Stocks Slip, Dollar Gains As Concerns Remain Over Stimulus Talks
Global stock indexes eased and the dollar rose on Friday amid continued concerns over the timing of more U.S. economic stimulus.
Wall Street Drops As Stimulus Delay Weighs; Disney Soars
Wall Street's main indexes slipped on Friday and were set to register their worst week since late October, as doubts over fresh economic stimulus dented confidence, even as regulators inched toward emergency use approval of a COVID19 vaccine.
Gold Flat As Dollar Ticks Higher, U.S. Stimulus Talks Drag
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.