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EXPLAINER: How Congress Will Count Electoral College Votes
Wednesday's congressional joint session to count electoral votes has taken on added importance this year as Republicans allied with President Donald Trump say they will try to undo Democrat Joe Bidens victory and subvert the will of the American people in...
Wall Street Set For Tepid Open With Focus On Georgia Elections
Wall Street's main indexes were set for a muted open on Tuesday as investors waited for the outcome of Georgia's Senate runoff elections, which are expected to determine the balance of power in Washington.
Loyal Soldier Pence Torn Between Trump, Constitution
He has been President Donald Trump's most loyal soldier, dutifully backing the unpredictable leader through one chaotic situation after another.
Biden Largely Mum On Trump's Effort To Reverse Election
Presidentelect Joe Biden is mostly steering clear of the controversy engulfing President Donald Trump's final days in office, aiming to project the different approach to governing Americans can expect when he moves into the White House on Jan. 20.
Cong Flays Govt for 'Apathy' Towards Protesting Farmers
The Congress spokesperson alleged that Adani Agri Logistics Limited (AALL) was awarded an exclusive service agreement with the Food Corporation of India for storage of foodgrains, while the FCI had not even started lifting rice stocks yet in Chhatisgarh.
Trump To Return To White House Early From Florida Vacation
President Donald Trump is cutting short his Florida holiday vacation and returning to Washington on Thursday, one day earlier than expected for reasons the White House didn't explain.
Fauci Sees U.S. Gaining Control Over Pandemic By Next Autumn
The leading U.S. infectious disease specialist, Dr. Anthony Fauci, said on Wednesday he foresees America achieving enough collective COVID19 immunity through vaccinations to regain "some semblance of normality" by autumn 2021, despite early setbacks in th...
Not Having A Truck With BJP, Will Join Party Work In 2 Days: TMC's Jitendra Tiwari
Trinamool Congress leader Jitendra Tiwari on Tuesday scotched rumours that he is having a truck with the BJP, saying that he will join party work within two days. Tiwari, the MLA of Pandeveswar, said that his being at a top hotel in Kolkata where...
'Govt Not a Trader, Sale & Purchase Not its Responsibility': Once Opposed to Farm Bills, KCR Now 'Supports' Act
The officials also emphasized that ever since the Telangana State was formed, the government has incurred heavy losses to the tune of Rs 7,500 crore due to the purchase of agriculture products and Rs 3,935 crores for the procurement of Paddy alone.
JD(U) Not In Favour Of Laws Against Conversion For Marriage: KC Tyagi
At a time when BJP ruled states are making legislation against conversion for marriage, the Janata Dal (United), an ally of the saffron party in Bihar, on Sunday asserted that such laws will create social hatred and division in the society which it does...
Bovine Intervention: Decades After Indira's Balancing Act on Slaughter, Priyanka and Congress Connect Cow with Kisan to Corner BJP in UP
The party is planning a mega march and campaign in Uttar Pradesh. Without supporting cow slaughter, the Congress says the ban on it has hit farmers hard and has also led to a menace of stray cattle.
Arya Rajendran, 21, to be India’s Youngest Mayor from Kerala's Capital Thiruvananthapuram
Arya Rajendran was elected as the ward councillor from Mudavanmugal in the recently held Kerala civic body polls.
Democracy in India Only in Imagination Now, Says RaGa as Priyanka Slams 'Sinner' Govt in Latest Attack
Rahul Gandhi was speaking after leading a delegation of Congress workers to President Ram Nath Kovind to seek his intervention in ending the protests by farmers near Delhi over the three new farm laws.
RS MPs Assigned Parliamentary Committees, Sushil Modi Nominated for Transport, Tourism and Culture
In November, 10 MPs from Uttar Pradesh and one from Uttarakhand were elected to the upper House. The BJP got 8 seats, and SP and BSP both managed to get one seat each.
VIRUS TODAY: Vaccine Deal Reached, Jobless Claims Still High
Here's what's happening Wednesday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:
Biden Names Former Public School Teacher Miguel Cardona For Secretary Of Education
U.S. Presidentelect Joe Biden on Tuesday picked Connecticut education official Miguel Cardona for secretary of education, his transition team said, fulfilling a campaign pledge that he would nominate a teacher for the job.