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demand from importers and likely outflows from local equities, while intervention by the Reserve Bank of India curbed losses, traders said. The rupee fell to 84.9550 against the U.S. dollar before closing at 84.9525, down 0.07%.

Georgia’s outgoing president wants the European Union to press her country’s pro-Russia government to hold a new election

An election commission official said the meeting lasted for around half an hour and covered several topics. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar also reviewed poll preparedness for the upcoming Delhi elections.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Since the Soviet Union collapsed, a good quarter of Moldovans—no one knows the figure for sure—have chosen to build new lives abroad. Two decades ago roughly half of such emigrants used to headfor jobs in Russia, whichhad ruled them from 1944 to 1991; the other half tried their luck in western Europe.

Uber Technologies and its CEO Dara Khosrowshahi each donated $1 million to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund, a company spokesperson told Reuters on Tuesday. The ride-hailing firm joins a list of several large businesses that have sought to build a positive relationship with the incoming Trump administration after he won the election in November. The donations by Uber and Khosrowshahi were first reported by The Wall Street Journal earlier in the day.

President-elect Donald Trump is accusing the Des Moines Register newspaper and its pollster of “brazen election interference” for publishing a poll the weekend before the election that showed Democrat Kamala Harris was leading by three percentage point...

Canada has imposed economic sanctions on five Venezuelan officials, including the head of the country’s high court, accusing them of engaging in electoral fraud during the disputed July presidential election

MSNBC anchor named Ayman Mohyeldin recently highlighted a ‘striking pattern’ among the cabinet picks of US President- elect Donald Trump for his upcoming second term while eminently noting that many of these nominees are those specific individuals who have experienced significant electoral defeats previously, reported Huffpost. According to Huffpost, among them are former US Presidential candidates Marco Rubio, Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whom Donald Trump has nominated for key positions such as Secretary of State and Director of National Intelligence. Ayman Mohyeldin has also pointed out that Donald Trump is not only selecting those who have lost US Presidential races but also individuals who have failed in important Republican contests which includes Mehmet Oz and Lori Chavez-DeRemer. Also Read: Why Donald Trump can run again in 2028 US Presidential elections; Steve Bannon has this to say

European Union regulators are investigating whether TikTok breached the bloc’s digital rulebook by failing to deal with risks to Romania’s presidential election

recession fears becoming a major point of concern for the US stock market in the coming days, due to the incoming Donald Trump administration at the White House in January, things may get even more complex in the coming days. Also Read: Who is Rex Heuermann, suspected serial killer charged with seventh murder in Giglo Beach killings case? The automobile industry's stocks have not been a part of the massive bull run but have maintained a steady rise in the last couple of years, and have also contributed quite well to the top stock indices, as per reports.

US Presidential elections 2024. However, as he has finally come to power, his plans of implementing mass deportations is instilling fear in the minds of economists, who are even claiming that there could be some massive trouble for the US economy if Trump decides to go ahead with this plan.

Narendra Modi ripped into Congress in Lok Sabha last week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the party, accusing it of treating the Constitution as the «private property» of one family and amending it to remain in power. Shah's comments came during a discussion on the «Glorious Journey of 75 Years of the Constitution of India» in the Parliament. The senior BJP leader alleged that the Congress brought various amendments to the Constitution for its own benefit.

US President- elect Donald Trump firmly stated pretty recently that he had a ‘very good talk’ with the Prime Minister from Israel named Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the ongoing war situation in Gaza, reported Reuters. According to Reuters, while having a pretty recent press conference which was held at the Palm Beach located in Florida, Donald Trump again reiterated about his warning that if Hamas does not release hostages latest by the date of January 20, next year, the very day when he again resumes office then, ‘all hell is going to break out’. He also further added that if a ceasefire agreement is not reached by that very date, the upcoming situation ‘is not going to be pleasant’.

Kamala Harris assures DNC staff that their spirit will not be defeated following devastating layoffs. Harris made the remarks on Sunday in Washington, D.C., during the DNC's holiday celebration. At the event, which was attended by staffers fired from the Democratic National Committee without severance pay following the election, she spoke alongside President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. Harris emphasized the importance of being mindful of blessings and the invincible spirit that drives their efforts. The spirit that drives the innumerable hours, days, and months of effort they have invested in this, as quoted in a report by Fox News. She thanked those present for their clarity and willingness to work hard. She also emphasized the need for continued effort and fighting for their nation. Biden also assured them that they are not going anywhere, in reference to Harris.

President-elect Donald Trump told reporters that he would consider pardoning embattled New York Mayor Eric Adams, said the country was “not going to lose” the polio vaccine and weighed in on the flurry of drone sightings over New Jersey during a freewh...

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : The Election Commission of India (ECI) will likely retain discretionary powers to defer legislative assembly polls under specific circumstances even after the country transitions to a ‘one nation, one election’ system, per the Constitutional amendment bill tabled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Currently, the ECI can conduct elections under Article 324 of the Constitution and seek an extension to complete elections through section 153 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

Trudeau’s Cabinet on Monday, citing irreconcilable differences over the country’s response to US President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats. The move has deepened a leadership crisis within Trudeau’s Liberal Party, as nearly 60 of its 153 Members of Parliament have called for a change in leadership. Freeland’s resignation marks the first significant dissent from within Trudeau’s Cabinet, further jeopardizing the Prime Minister’s hold on power. Her departure follows Trudeau’s offer to shuffle her to another role, which she rejected, stating, “I have concluded that the only honest and viable path is for me to resign from the Cabinet.”

Opposition parties dubbed the draft laws — a Constitution amendment bill and an ordinary bill — as an attack on the federal structure, a charge rejected by the government. The bills were introduced after the opposition sought a division of votes. After electronic voting and a subsequent count by paper slips, the bills were introduced with 269 members in favour and 198 against.

President-elect Donald Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son to announce plans by the Japanese company to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing the biggest test of his political career following the resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, long one of his most powerful and loyal ministers

Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously is listed in the Lower House of the Parliament on Tuesday. It is likely to be referred to a joint committee of the two Houses. The Lok Sabha agenda said the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, popularly being referred to as the Bill on «one nation, one election», will be introduced by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. Post the introduction, Meghwal will request Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to refer the Bill to a Joint Committee of Parliament for wider consultations. The joint panel will be constituted on a pro-rata basis, based on the strength of MPs of various parties.