Politics
With 'Deal of 25 Seats', Congress Hops onto DMK Wagon; Final Poll Pact to be Announced Today
The poll agreement will be signed at the DMK headquarters at 10 am on Sunday (March 7).
Why Chandannagar, which Saw Seeds of Hindutva Growing at Ma Jagadhatri's Abode, is Crucial for BJP?
Capturing the Hooghly belt that includes Chandannagar, Singur and Nandigram would be a big battle won for BJP.
Customs Dept Names Kerala CM in Gold Smuggling Case, NIA Says No Evidence Against Vijayan
The NIA, which is probing the case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, said it has not found any evidence to suggest Pinarayi Vijayan’s involvement.
Biden White House: Message Discipline, No News Conference
No news conference. No Oval Office address. No primetime speech to a joint session of Congress.
Amarinder Announces Setting Up Of ED To Crackdown On Illegal Mining In Punjab
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday announced the constitution of an Enforcement Directorate to "completely eliminate the scourge of illegal mining" from the state. He said the ED (Mining) will be under a senior police officer with adequate...
'Bengal Knows Nandigram Winner': TMC MP and Suvendu Adhikari's Father Sisir Fears for Mamata
Nandigram is a prestige battle for CM Mamata Banerjee because she demolished the Left Front rule in Bengal while riding the Nandigram anti-land acquisition movements.
'When I Promise, I Keep It': Mamata Announces to Contest From Nandigram, Lists TMC's 291 Candidates
Mamata Banerjee also said she would not contest her traditional seat in south Kolkata's Bhabanipur, which will go to Sovandeb Chattopadhyay.
Study: Employment Rose Among Those In Free Money Experiment
After getting $500 per month for two years without rules on how to spend it, 125 people in California paid off debt, got fulltime jobs and had statistically significant improvements" in emotional health, according to a study released Wednesday.
Can Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Defy the Trend Like Jayalalithaa in Tamil Nadu?
Going by the results of the recent local body polls, Pinarayi looks better positioned for the upcoming battle.
PM Modi’s Photo on Vaccine Certificates Violates Poll Code, TMC Tells Election Commission
The Bengal elections will be held from March 27 to April 29 and counting will be held on May 2.
US Announces $125 Million Defense Aid Package For Ukraine
The Pentagon on Monday announced a $125 million military aid package for Ukraine, including two armed patrol boats to help the country defend its territorial waters.
Plea in SC Challenges EC's Decision to Hold Polls in 8 Phases in West Bengal
The plea seeks the apex court's direction to the poll panel to stop it from conducting eight-phase elections in West Bengal.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls: AIADMK-BJP Begin Seat Sharing Talks
The parleys, according to a BJP senior, were cordial and the deal is likely to be clinched soon.
Nasdaq Finishes Higher, Tech Stocks Retrace Some Losses
The techheavy Nasdaq index rallied in choppy trading on Friday, even as sentiment remained fragile after the index's worst performance in four months the day before as fears of rising inflation kept U.S. bond yields near a oneyear high.
Ohio Is First State To Sue Census Bureau Over Delay In Data
Ohio on Thursday became the first state to challenge the U.S. Census Bureau's decision to push back the release of 2020 census figures so more time can be spent on fixing any inaccuracies in the data.
Biden Nominates 3 To Postal Board As Delays Persist
President Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated three postal experts to the governing board of the U.S. Postal Service, a move that could alter the course of an agency grappling with delivery delays and rumored cuts under its embattled Republican leader.