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In First Speech To Congress, Biden To Push $4 Trillion Spending Plans
President Joe Biden plans to unveil a sweeping $1.8 trillion package for families and education in his first speech to Congress on Wednesday and will argue that he has restored faith in democracy 100 days after he succeeded Donald Trump in office.
TMC Candidate from Khardah Dies From Covid-19, Announces CM Mamata Banerjee
Notably, three candidates have died due to Covid during the Bengal polls, while at least half a dozen candidates have contracted the infectio
Activists Hope Chauvin Convictions Are Start To Real Change
One down, three to go! went the chant just minutes after Derek Chauvin was convicted in George Floyds death a reference to three more fired officers who are awaiting trial.
US Outlines Possible Sanctions Relief For Iran In Nuke Talks
A senior U.S. official said Wednesday that the Biden administration has laid out examples of the kinds of sanctions on Iran its willing to lift in exchange for Irans return to compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal.
End Of The Castro Era: Diaz-Canel Becomes Cuban Communist Party Chief
Cuba's ruling Communist Party elected President Miguel DiazCanel to succeed Raul Castro as party first secretary, the most powerful position in the country, on the final day of its congress on Monday.
No More Big Rallies in WB, Says BJP; Public Meetings by PM Modi, Other Leaders Capped at 500 People
BJP national president JP Nadda said that not more than 500 people will be present in any public meeting or rally.
Mayor Claims 'More COVID Deaths' Took Place Than Reported By Delhi Govt
More deaths from COVID-19 took place on Friday according to municipal records vis-a-vis the figures reported by the city government, North Delhi Mayor Jai Prakash claimed on Saturday. According to the official data shared by the health department, 141...
Over 71 Pc Polling Recorded In Jharkhand S Madhupur By-poll
More than 71 per cent of voters exercised their franchise in the by-election to the Madhupur assembly constituency in Jharkhand, where polling was held peacefully on Saturday, an official said. Six contestants including JMM leader and minister Ha...
Centre and Maha Govt Trade Barbs over Oxygen and Remdesivir Supply as Covid Wreaks Havoc
In a series of tweets, Union Minister Piyush Goyal lashed out at the Maha Vikas Aghadi government for trying to create a narrative around the supply of oxygen.
EC Puts off Poll at Bengal's Jangipur Seat Following Death of RSP Candidate
Revolutionary Socialist Party candidate Pradip Kumar Nandi, who tested positive for COVID-19 four days ago, died at a hospital in Berhampore on Friday.
Justice Department Sues Roger Stone Over $2M In Unpaid Taxes
The Justice Department sued Donald Trump's ally Roger Stone on Friday, accusing the conservative provocateur and his wife of failing to pay nearly $2 million in income tax.
Raul Castro, Long A Sidekick, Finally The Face Of His Nation
For most of his life, Raul Castro played secondstring to his brother Fidel first as a guerrilla commander, later as a senior figure in their socialist government. But for the past decade, it's Raul who has been the face of communist Cuba, its defiance of...
Exclusive-Biden Administration Proceeding With $23 Billion Weapon Sales To UAE
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration has told Congress it is proceeding with $23 billion in weapons sales to the United Arab Emirates, including advanced F35 aircraft, armed drones and other equipment, congressional aides said on Tuesday.
PM Modi's 'Didi... O Didi' Remark Recreated by Kids, Viral Videos Leave BJP and Netizens Amused
Videos of small children imitating the prime minister were shared by several leaders of the BJP AEE and party supporters on the internet.
No Release For Ex-officer Guilty In 'Fatal Vision' Murders
A federal judge on Friday refused to release an exArmy captain imprisoned for decades for the murders of his wife and two young daughters, deciding he lacked authority to consider Jeffrey MacDonalds request.
UP Panchayat Polls: Candidate's Husband Booked for Distributing Buckets to Attract Voters
A case was registered against Shokat Ali for violating the Model Code of Conduct