Elections
Kamala Harris to Kick Off Philadelphia Rally with Future Vice Presidential Pick
After the Philadelphia event, Harris and her would-be running mate are expected to visit six other battleground states next week. They will stop in western Wisconsin, Detroit, Raleigh in North Carolina, Savannah in Georgia, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.
Ranil Wickremesinghe Announces Independent Bid for Sri Lanka's Presidential Election
The election commission of Sri Lanka said earlier on Tuesday that the presidential election will be held on September 21, putting an end to continuous speculation about the main event likely to largely dictate the trajectory of economic reform in the country. This will be the first election since Sri Lanka faced a major economic crisis in 2022.
BJP Calls for Investigation into Surge in Muslim Voter Numbers in Jharkhand
A delegation of the Jharkhand BJP, led by its state unit president and former Chief Minister Babulal Marandi, met the Chief Election Commissioner here on Wednesday. It also submitted a survey report pointing out a massive increase in the number of Muslim voters and demanded an inquiry into the matter.
Blow to Biden's Re-Election Effort as Donors Withhold $90 Million in Pledges
"The cash freeze delivers a blow to Biden’s campaign," reported The New York Times on Friday, noting that Democratic donors have communicated this decision to Future Forward, the largest pro-Biden Super PAC.
Keir Starmer Names UK's First Female Chancellor in New Cabinet Appointments
Yvette Cooper becomes Home Secretary, David Lammy becomes Foreign Secretary, and at Defence, John Healey will be appointed.
Jeremy Corbyn Secures Islington North Seat Independently Following Party Expulsion
In a close contest, Corbyn's majority fell below what it was in 2019 at the time of the general election, which was 26,000 votes. In sharp contrast is Labour's significant majority in Parliament under its new leader, Keir Starmer, on its way to becoming the government. By Friday morning, though, Labour had managed to win 326 seats out of 650, signifying a major electoral victory.
UK General Election Anticipates Record Diversity in Parliament, Surge in British Indian Representation
A study conducted by the British Future think tank indicates that if Labour secures a majority or even a landslide victory, it will boast the highest number of ethnic minority MPs. The analysis highlights that approximately 14% of MPs will come from ethnic minority backgrounds, marking a significant step towards aligning Parliament's composition with the diversity of the British electorate.
UK General Election Focuses on India FTA in Tory and Labour Manifestos
The efforts have been made from both sides towards strengthening the already existing bilateral trade partnership of $38.1 billion. However, the negotiations have been slow and are presently halted in the fourteenth round due to India's phased general election followed by Britain's own political transitions.
Political Appeals to British Hindus: Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer on the Temple Campaign Trail
Sunak, 44, visited the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Neasden on Sunday, emphasizing his commitment: "This mandir stands as a great statement of the contributions that this community makes to Britain," he said, blending prayers with promises to uphold Conservative values of education, hard work, and family.
High Turnout in French Parliamentary Polls, Exit Polls Show Far-Right Leading
With the polls due to close in rural areas at 6 pm and those in urban areas three hours later, at 5 pm local time, nearly 60 percent of the electorate had voted, according to the Ministry of the Interior. That is equivalent to 59.39 percent, against 39.4 percent at the same time in 2022, the BBC reported.
UK PM Rishi Sunak Visits Neasden Temple During Campaign Trail
The couple was given a rousing cheer on their arrival in the temple grounds on Saturday evening. They joined in with the puja ceremony led by priests of the temple.
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