Mahayuti Leads, MVA Close: Exit Polls

20 Nov 2024

The ruling Mahayuti is poised to retain power in Maharashtra, with the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) also putting up a strong show in assembly polls, exit polls predicted on Wednesday after the conclusion of polling on 288 seats in the state. According to the Republic TV-PMARQ exit poll, the...

After 179 Years, Scientific American Endorses Second Time For Kamala Harris

19 Sep 2024

Magazine's Second-Ever Endorsement Highlights Policy Differences In a significant political move, Scientific American magazine has endorsed Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election. This marks the magazine’s second endorsement in its 179-year history, following its first endorsement in 2020 for Joe Biden. Support for Science and Policy The prestigious...

Union Minister Reddy rejects NC’s J&K manifesto promises

19 Aug 2024

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy dismissed the National Conference’s manifesto for Jammu and Kashmir, stating that promises such as restoring Article 370 are irrelevant because neither Omar Abdullah nor the Congress will come to power in the region. "Omar Abdullah will neither become Chief Minister nor will his party or...

US Secretary Of State Affirms Opposition Victory In Venezuelan Presidential Election

02 Aug 2024

In a bold assertion, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that there is "overwhelming evidence" indicating that Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González won the recent presidential election. Despite incumbent President Nicolás Maduro's claims of victory, Blinken's statement underscores a significant international challenge to the results announced by Venezuela's government-controlled...

International Reactions To Maduro’s Controversial Re-Election In Venezuela

29 Jul 2024

Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner of Venezuela’s presidential election by the government-controlled electoral authority, securing 51.21% of the votes. This result, released after a six-hour delay, dashed opposition hopes of ending 25 years of socialist rule, with rival Edmundo González Urrutia receiving 44.2%. Italy Casts Doubt on Election...

Venezuelans Head To Polls In Most Consequential Election In 25 Years

28 Jul 2024

Venezuelans will vote on Sunday in what is considered the most significant election in a quarter-century of socialist rule. President Nicolas Maduro is confident of victory despite the opposition's growing support and concerns over potential voting irregularities. Maduro's Confidence Amid Opposition Challenges President Maduro, whose 2018 re-election is deemed...

Prashant Kishor Criticizes “Fake Journalists And Loudmouth Politicians” After Exit Poll Results

02 Jun 2024

Shortly after the release of the exit poll results for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, political strategist Prashant Kishor took a swipe at what he termed "fake journalists and loudmouth politicians." Kishor urged the public to refrain from engaging in "useless discussions" and "analyses" propagated by these individuals. The Jan...

Bihar: Heatwaves During Critical Election Days, 19 People Die

31 May 2024

At least 19 people have died as Bihar experiences intense heatwave conditions, with temperatures exceeding 44 degrees Celsius. In Bihar's Aurangabad, the death toll due to heat wave conditions has reached 12, while four people died in Kaimur district, including a worker on election duty, on Thursday and three people...

Congress, BJP Candidates Accuse Party Leaders of Assisting Opponents

30 May 2024

Amidst the election heat in Haryana, both Congress and BJP candidates have stirred controversy by leveling allegations against their own party leaders. BJP nominee from Sonepat, Mohan Lal Badoli, claimed to possess recordings of local BJP leaders and officials aiding rival candidate Satpal Brahmachari. Badoli asserted his confidence in winning...

Maharashtra Demands Relaxation In Lok Sabha Poll Code, Writes Letter To EC

23 May 2024

The Maharashtra Government has written a letter to the Election Commission, highlighting the dire situation in drought-affected regions, requesting a relaxation in the code of conduct applied in the state during the Lok Sabha elections. Notably, this request for drought mitigation was made in response to the state's conclusion of...