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From Free Covid-19 Vaccine to 10 Lakh Jobs, 5 Statements That Encapsulate Poll Campaigns in Bihar
News18 looks at five such statements that, in some measure, give a sense of the sort of campaign that Bihar saw over the past one month.
Factbox: With Biden Declared Winner, What's Next For Investors
With Democrat Joe Biden projected winner of the U.S. presidential election by major television networks on Saturday, many investors welcomed the news as good for markets but warned of continued volatility.
Indian American Doctor Concedes Defeat In Arizona Congressional Race
Indian American emergency room physician Dr Hiral Tipirneni has conceded defeat in a keenly contested Congressional race in Arizona. Dr Tipirneni, conceded defeat to Republican incumbent David Schweikert when 93.6 per cent of the votes were counted and sh...
Sonia Congratulates Biden, Harris For US Election Win
Congress president Sonia Gandhi congratulated Joe Biden for winning the US presidential election on Saturday, saying India looked forward to a close partnership beneficial to peace and development. In a statement late in the night, Gandhi also extended...
Today’s Chanakya Exit Poll Predicts Tejashwi Yadav Will Topple Nitish Kumar as Bihar CM by a Landslide
The Today’s Chanakya exit polls have forecast RJD-Congress bagging 180 seats, the whereas JD(U)-BJP+ is expected to be restricted to just 55. The majority mark in the 243-seat assembly is 122.
Oil Drops 4% As U.S. Vote Count Continues, Coronavirus Cases Rise
Oil fell below $40 a barrel on Friday as rising global coronavirus cases stoked fears about lackluster demand and as drawnout vote counting in the U.S. presidential election kept markets on edge.
Amit Shah Has Time for Lunch at Backward Family Homes in Bengal, but He Can't Go to Hathras: Adhir Chowdhury
The BJP has faced flak over a string of attacks on Dalits in various states governed by the party, including the alleged gang-rape and killing of a 19-year-old Dalit woman at Hathras in Uttar Pradesh.
Wall Street Rally Set To Pause As Jobs Growth Slows, Eyes On Election Result
Wall Street's main indexes were set to take a breather on Friday after surging more than 7% this week as monthly payrolls data underlined the scale of the economic challenge awaiting America's next president.
Cong Opposes Hosting Of Music Festival In Goa Amid Pandemic
The opposition Congress on Friday protested against the hosting of Sunburn EDM Festival in Goa amid the coronavirus pandemic. The state health minister, however, said people may attend it while following the necessary safety protocol.
Oil Down Over 1% As Markets Whipsawed By U.S. Election Uncertainty
Oil dropped on Thursday as Democrat Joe Biden edged closer to the White House in a nailbiting U.S. presidential election but the Republicans look likely to retain Senate control, decreasing the chances of any huge COVID19 relief package.
House Latest: Republican Lauren Boebert Wins Colorado House
The Latest on the 2020 House races (all times local):
Finance Executives Fret As U.S. Presidential Election Too Close To Call
Wall Street and global financial executives are waiting anxiously for a clear winner in the 2020 U.S. election after President Donald Trump called foul play, stoking fears of a drawnout count that keeps markets and businesses hanging.
'Real Face Revealed': Ashok Gehlot Targets BJP Over Alleged Horse Trading in Gujarat
The attack came after a video surfaced showing former MLA, who resigned from the Congress in Gujarat, talking about the horse trading of MLAs.
MP Records 22% Voter Turnout Till 11 am, Violence Reported in Morena’s Sumawali
A firing incident was recorded at the Jatawar polling booth in Morena’s Sumawali area where a man was injured. The polling process was briefly halted here, while the miscreants who fired, fled the spot by the time the police reached.
Rajasthan Govt, Gujjars Agree Upon 14 Points of Reservation Demand
Gujjar leader Himmat Singh said the talks were positive and the agreement would satisfy the community, adding that there was no need for an agitation now.
Elusive Dalit Votes for BJP or More Opposition Room for Congress-SP. Who Gains from Mayawati's Twist?
Mayawati’s sharp attack and limited endorsement for the BJP came in the backdrop of 48 hours of intense political fight that played out over elections to 10 Rajya Sabha seats. The fact that the BSP has fielded a candidate despite having no capacity to win...