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From Birbhum's 'Poltu' to President in Rashtrapati Bhavan: Pranab Da's Illustrious Journey in Politics
In his book ‘The Coalition Years’, Pranab Mukherjee had said, "As a child, I nurtured the ambition to be a member of the CWC one day after reading biographical sketches of CWC members in my Rapid Reader textbook in school in 1945," and he had become one o...
U.S. Increases Support For Taiwan, Says To Counter Rising China Pressure
The United States said on Monday it was establishing a new bilateral economic dialogue with Taiwan, an initiative it said was aimed at strengthening ties with Taipei and supporting it in the face of increasing pressure from Beijing.
Ranveer Singh Approves of Lady Gaga's Style Game at MTV VMAs
Lady Gaga flaunted her various masks and outfits at the MTV Video Music Awards night. Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh praised Gaga's style game during the ceremony.
Apple And Tesla Shares Surge After Stock Splits Kick In
Highflying shares of Apple Inc and Tesla Inc surged again on Monday as stock splits took effect and attracted more buying from investors.
'He Stokes Violence in Our Cities': Biden Launches Blistering Attack on Trump over Handling of Protests
Trump and his campaign team meanwhile believe that the more the national discourse is about anything other than the virus, the better it is for the president. They have seized upon the recent unrest in Portland and Kenosha, Wisconsin, leaning hard into a...
Strong Typhoon Sweeping Over Japan's Southernmost Islands
A powerful typhoon was blowing over Japan's southernmost islands early Tuesday on course for Japan's main southern island and later the Korean Peninsula.
Guinea President To Seek 3rd Term Despite Opposition
Guinean President Alpha Conde's party announced on state television late Monday that he will seek another term in office, becoming the second West African leader this month to say term limits don't apply when there is a new constitution in place.
Administration: 70% Of Relief Payments To The Dead Recovered
The Trump administration says that it has recovered nearly 70% of the government relief payments that went to dead people.
In Battleground Pennsylvania, Biden Accuses Trump Of Stoking Violence
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Monday called for rioters and looters to be prosecuted, and slammed President Donald Trump for stoking violence in American cities gripped by protests over police brutality and racial inequality.
Delta Joins United In Dropping Most Change Fees For US Trips
This could be the final boarding call for the $200 ticket-change fee that has enraged so many U.S. airline travelers over the past decade.
House To Subpoena Postmaster General Over Mail Delays
The House Oversight Committee intends to subpoena Postmaster General Louis DeJoy for documents on disruptions in mail delivery operations that are now central to questions over the agency's ability to handle the onslaught of mailin ballots expected for th...
Karnataka Minister Shashikala Jolle Tests Positive for Coronavirus
She said her health condition was currently normal and with love and wishes from everyone, would soon get back to serve the people.
Kanpur Ambush: Another Aide of Vikas Dubey Arrested, Accused Carried Cash Reward of Rs 50,000
Ravindra Kumar alias Ramu Bajpai was carrying a cash reward of Rs 50,000 on his arrest. He was held at Baba Kuaan crossing in the Chaubepur police station area.
Baltic States Impose Sanctions On Lukashenko And Other Belarus Officials
Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia imposed travel bans on President Alexander Lukashenko and 29 other Belarusian officials on Monday, signalling impatience with the West's cautious approach by announcing sanctions without waiting for the rest of the EU.
McConnell Rips McGrath, Other Democrats At Campaign Forum
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made an enthusiastic pitch Monday for Republican candidates on the ballot nationally, pointing to the precoronavirus economy and the appointment of conservative judges while saying Joe Biden would not be able to resi...
Germany To Revise Downward Its 2021 Growth Forecast On Coronavirus Woes - Sources
The German government expects the economic devastation caused by the coronavirus pandemic this year to be slightly less severe than originally feared, but it will revise downward its growth forecast for next year, two sources told Reuters on Monday.