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Trump's four criminal cases are quietly chugging along in court even as his race against Vice President Kamala Harris dominates the news. Important legal battles continue to be fought, and motions to be filed. Even now, Trump's lawyers are preparing for him to be sentenced — possibly to jail time — on his one conviction so far at a hearing in New York City scheduled for three weeks after Election Day, NYT Service reported. Trump has told people close to him that if he wins the election, the legal cases would simply «go away.» On Thursday, he said he would fire Jack Smith, the special counsel who filed two federal cases against him, «within two seconds» if he regains the White House. «I don't think they'll impeach me if I fire Jack Smith,» Trump, who was impeached twice by the House of Representatives, told radio host Hugh Hewitt.

NCP on Sunday released yet another list of 9 candidates for the Maharashtra elections, bringing its tally to 76 seats. The nominated candidates include Fahad Ahmad, husband of actress Swara Bhasker.

Vav assembly seat scheduled for November 13, it has turned into a de-facto battle of prestige for the Opposition Congress that has fielded Gulabsinh Rajput, a close confidant of Geniben Thakor, the lone Congress member of Lok Sabha from Gujarat. With AAP finally relenting from the contest after initial postering, the electoral battle is now clearly bipolar with BJP fielding Swarupji Thakor at the last minute. The Vav assembly segment in Banaskantha has a maximum population of Thakor voters at 70,000 followed by Chaudhary and Kshatriya voters. While the seat also has significant Dalit, Brahmin and Muslim voters, it is the Thakor and Chaudhary voters who play a decisive role in the outcome. The Congress high command refrained from fielding a Thakor candidate after fielding Geniben in the Lok Sabha and rewarded Gulabsinh, a Kshatriya candidate who had played a crucial role in Geniben's Lok Sabha campaign. Rajput is also a very popular leader in the region in his own right. However, he had lost to Shankar Chaudhary, Speaker of Gujarat legislative assembly from nearby Tharad constituency in 2022, Thakor had lost to Geniben in Vav in last assembly polls.

President Joe Biden has slammed Elon Musk for hypocrisy on immigration after a published report that the Tesla CEO once worked illegally in the United States

Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar the North East India is now centre stage in our national story. In the last 10 years, the central government has invested 3.37 lakh crore rupees in this area The Vice-President said, “The North East is now centre stage in our national story”, emphasizing the growing prominence of the North East region in India’s national narrative. He remarked, “We are seeing a phase of Purvodaya that was never imagined, even by the people of this land.” Dhankhar emphasized that the transformation of the North-East is a testament to the spirit of inclusion driving India’s progress. “For decades, this region faced challenges relating to development and connectivity, but today it has become a true priority,” he observed, reflecting on how the region’s development is advancing rapidly each day.

Sudha Murty has quietly built a temple in a remote village in Tamil Nadu, fulfilling her long-cherished desire. A temple has come up at Ivanallur village in Mayiladuthurai district with Lord Shiva as the presiding deity. The village, with about 2000, had a few ancient idols of Shiva, Parvathi, Ganesha, Subramanya, Nandi and others placed in a small hut. The villagers regularly offered pooja, though the site lacked a proper roof or structure. “When I was young, my grandfather used to tell me stories from the Vijayanagar empire. Scholars believed a person’s life becomes complete if he or she imparts knowledge to others, helps the needy, builds tanks and temples alike. I have the satisfaction of being part of many of these, like rejuvenation of ancient tanks and temples, but never built a temple from scratch. With the Ivanallur temple, my desire is fulfilled,” Murty, also a Rajya Sabha member, told ET.

Joe Biden told a Wisconsin crowd about his latest «life-changing» plan for student loan cancellation, promising financial relief for more than 30 million Americans. But Kamala Harris has steered clear of the issue at her political events since replacing Biden as the Democratic nominee for president. The vice president's platform mentions it just twice, and with no specific plan. As she courts moderate voters, Harris has focused on policies targeting Americans without a college degree. «For far too long, our nation has encouraged only one path to success: a four-year college degree,» Harris said in September in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. «Our nation needs to recognize the value of other paths.»

Kamala Harris was asked at a recent forum to talk about her life for the benefit of voters who are still getting to know her. It was the type of question typically asked of a new candidate. But here was Harris getting it less than two weeks before the Nov. 5 election and after millions of people already had voted. Her response underscored perhaps the defining challenge of her campaign for the White House. «How much time do we have?» Harris quipped.

US election 2024 campaign is all set to witness Kamala Harris and Tim Walz crisscrossing the United States to visit all seven battleground states — Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — in the coming days. This is part of Democratic Presidential and VP candidates' final blitz before the November 5 polling day and a direct message to Donald Trump. Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, will spend Sunday in Philadelphia, attending church services in the morning and visiting a barbershop. The vice president also plans to stop at a Puerto Rican restaurant and a youth basketball facility, as per an AP report. On Monday, Walz, the Minnesota's governor who is Harris' running mate, will campaign in Manitowoc and Waukesha, Wisconsin, before a joining Harris for a rally in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where the singer Maggie Rogers is scheduled to perform.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. WASHINGTON—Two weeks before Israeli warplanes struck Iran Saturday morning, President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed on the parameters of the attack in a half-hour phone call, their first in almost two months. After mounting worry that Israel might strike Iran’s oil infrastructure or even nuclear installations, the Israeli leader set his sights on military targets—to the relief of American officials.

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Tommy Robinson, a prominent figure in the UK's far-right movement, is at the center of escalating tensions in London following his recent arrest for contempt of court. Over the weekend, thousands gathered to support Robinson, demanding his release during a rally called “Unite the Kingdom.” This event underscores Robinson's influence within Britain's far-right circles, particularly concerning immigration and nationalism. Robinson, born Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is the founder of the English Defence League (EDL), a nationalist and anti-Islamist group known for its confrontational stance. The protests attracted many participants who carried British and English flags and displayed signs with slogans like “Make America Great Again,” a phrase popularized by former US President Donald Trump. Trump, who is currently seeking another term in the US elections, is noted for his strong anti-immigration policies. The march was not without opposition; a counter-demonstration led by Stand Up to Racism was held nearby, where supporters advocated for welcoming refugees and denounced Robinson’s influence. This juxtaposition of rallies highlighted the deep divisions within British society. The protests included a separate demonstration by families mourning loved ones lost in police custody, who stood in solidarity with anti-racism campaigners by holding signs denouncing hatred and fascism.

Kamala Harris in a blue dress at McDonald's has sparked controversy, with MAGA supporters claiming it is a manipulated photo shared mainly by pro-Harris accounts on X. They allege that the image was altered from a picture of McDonald's staff, putting Harris's face onto it. This incident has brought the spotlight on Harris's claimed employment at McDonald's, which has become a contentious issue between Republicans and Democrats. Former President Donald Trump has asserted that Harris lied about her work experience at the fast-food chain 41 years ago. Last Sunday, in a provocative move, Trump worked a shift at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania, stating that he worked «15 minutes more» than Harris, who he contends has no record of employment there.

In his three-hour interview with podcaster Joe Rogan, Donald Trump dug in on his false claims about voting, election fraud and his loss in the 2020 presidential election. Rogan helped encourage some of these claims.

Michelle Obama delivered a searing denunciation of Donald Trump on Saturday in Michigan and challenged voters to support Kamala Harris as the United States' first female president. «By every measure, she has demonstrated that she's ready,» the former first lady said. «The real question is, as a country, are we ready for this moment?» It was Obama's first appearance on the campaign trail since she spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago over the summer, and her remarks were forceful and passionate, even vulnerable.

New York City Police Department is ramping up security outside Madison Square Garden, where former President Donald Trump will hold a campaign rally on Sunday. NYPD officials have outlined strict security measures, including the closure of several streets around the arena to ensure a safe environment for rally attendees, protesters, and city residents. Interim Police Commissioner Thomas Donlon confirmed the NYPD’s preparedness late Saturday, joining Mayor Eric Adams to discuss protocols for the event. “We are doing everything possible to minimize impact on New Yorkers,” Donlon stated, while advising residents to avoid the area if they do not need to be there. He assured, “Tomorrow’s rally will be safe, it will be secure.”

Harry Enten predicts a significant outcome for the 2024 U.S. presidential election, suggesting a 60% chance that the winner will secure over 300 Electoral College votes. Despite the current polls indicating a tight race, Enten explains that the dynamics of swing states could lead to a substantial victory for one candidate. CNN host John Berman questioned how a close race could also result in a «relative blowout,» which Enten clarified by analyzing the historical polling data. Enten emphasized that while the margins in the key swing states are currently tight, under 2 points, the average polling error in these states has been about 3.4 points since 1972. He provided electoral maps indicating how either former President Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris could potentially achieve over 300 Electoral College votes. Enten’s analysis highlights the trend that swing states often lean in one direction, historically favoring a stronger outcome for the eventual winner. Also Read: Dandadan: Here’s Episode 5 release date, time, where to watch and upcoming episode schedule

passenger vehicle market is witnessing a paradox this festive season: some models command waiting periods of up to 96 weeks with no discounts while others are offering cash discounts as high as ₹4.5 lakh to manage inventory pileups. This highlights a growing segmentation between premium and volume players in one of the world's largest auto markets even as most PV dealers report a 10% month-on-month sales growth in October after a relatively slow start in the festive season. Several mainstream manufacturers are offering substantial discounts on select models to stimulate sales while Toyota's Land Cruiser leads the waiting period chart at 96 weeks, according to data collated by Jato Dynamics. MG leads the discount wave with up to ₹450,000 off on its Gloster SUV, followed by Mahindra's XUV400 and Hyundai's Kona with discounts of ₹300,000 and ₹200,000. At the same time, several electric vehicles and premium SUVs from manufacturers like BYD and Hyundai continue to see waiting periods ranging from 4 to 32 weeks.

BJP on Saturday appointed Ravindra Ray as state working president of Jharkhand BJP. Ray was earlier BJP Jharkhand president and an MP from Koderma Lok Sabha. The appointment in the middle of the election campaign is being seen as a damage-control exercise. Sources tell ET that Ray was unhappy with the party for quite some time. In the recent assembly election, he was demanding a ticket from Dhanwar seat, which is currently being contested by state BJP president Babulal Marandi. On the day of the ticket announcement, Ray expressed his anger to the party leaders. Later BJP Jharkhand election in-charge Shivraj Singh Chouhan and co-incharge Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Ray at his house in Ranchi to convince him to work for the party. However, two days later the buzz was that Ray, like a few other disgruntled BJP leaders, could join the JMM. However, Ray denied such news and said that this was being spread by the JMM as he never intended to leave the BJP. After his appointment on Saturday, Ray was part of the BJP state meetings at the party office in Ranchi.

Jake Paul is set to make his long-awaited MMA debut in the summer of 2025. This comes after he signed a deal with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) nearly two years ago. Although he lost to Tommy Fury in 2023 and has been focused on boxing, his commitment to MMA remains strong. Paul is currently preparing for a boxing match against former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson on November 15 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, which could attract up to 90,000 fans. While Paul gears up for his boxing fight, he is also planning his entrance into the MMA arena. Although specific details regarding his weight class and opponent are yet to be finalized, PFL owner Donn Davis confirmed that Paul is ready for his debut. Davis stated, «He tells me the summer of 2025. He's been training.» Earlier discussions for a fight with Nate Diaz fell through, but Davis believes that the timing was never right for both fighters. Also Read: Can a U.S President ban abortion across the country? Here's all you need to know about presidential power on abortion laws

Bill Clinton praised the appearance of Arizona Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake and called Vice President Kamala Harris extremely vulnerable, as quoted in a report by the New York Post. Clinton, 78, made the strange comment while discussing the race between Lake and Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), drawing comparisons to Harris' run against former President Donald Trump. Clinton characterized the dynamic between Gallego and Lake as reflective of Kamala Harris's presidential campaign, emphasizing Gallego's resilience in overcoming childhood adversity while contrasting it with Lake's emphasis on superficiality in politics.