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Former U.S. President Donald Trump was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania Saturday evening, but remains “fine,” according to his campaign.

Barack Obama was not happy with Joe Biden way back in 2008 when they joined hands as President and Vice President respectively or even much before that. They disagreed over several issues and even clashed publicly. Some ex-Obama staffers and some of his close associates have now openly targeted Biden and even urged him to step aside of the presidential election bid. The old-time associates also recall the well-known tensions between the former White House duo that go back nearly two decades.

Joe Biden has adopted a two-pronged strategy. First, he has rejected calls to pull out of the race for the White House and has declared defiantly that he may not be as young and energetic as before, but he knows how to deliver as the president of the country. Secondly, he has targeted Republican contender Donald Trump, saying that he is in a worse condition and he will take the country along the wrong path if he wins the election.

Neurologist and specialist in movement disorders Dr. Kevin Cannard visited the White House at least eight times between last July and this March, reports 'The Telegraph'. It is believed that the doctor came to the White House to treat President Joe Biden for a cognitive disorder. The news outlet also reported that the neurologist works at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. After this was reported in the media, the White House issued a statement saying that Dr Cannard had only seen Biden for his three annual physicals and the other visits were related to military personnel.

Congress unit in Maharashtra as at least 7-8 party MLAs cross voted during the Friday's MLC polls leading to the defeat of a candidate supported by the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance (MVA). Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole claimed the Congress MLAs who cross voted in favour of the ruling alliance candidates have fallen in a 'trap' laid by the party. Notwithstanding Patole's claims of a trap laid for the MLAs, there are plenty of red faces in the Congress leadership in the state as this was the second occasion where the Congress MLAs cross voted. In 2022 there was cross voting for the MLC polls that precipitated the fall of the MVA government and led to a full-fledged inquiry by the Congress top brass that indicated that almost a dozen MLAs had cross voted.

lieutenant governor (LG) after amending the transaction of business rules under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. In a late evening clarifications, officials said that the notification regarding transaction of business rules was not an amendment to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, as some media reports suggested, but a simple amendment to the transaction rules issued to avoid any ambiguity. The notification did not in any sense alter the balance of powers as enshrined in the law, which has been passed by Parliament and upheld by the Supreme Court, they said. The amendments came into force on July 12, the date of the publication in the Official Gazette — a move in anticipation of the speculated assembly election in J&K, Officials said the decision is in line with the other union territories. As per section 32 of the Act, the legislative assembly may make laws with respect to any of the matters enumerated in the state list, except the «police» and «public order», or the concurrent list in the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India.

Joe Biden was stage-managed? Was a teleprompter used? The Democrat contender spoke with reporters at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The Wall Street Journal has reported that Biden read his opening remarks through a teleprompter before embarking on a wide-ranging 50-minute question-and-answer session with reporters. Except for a gaffe, Joe Biden looked comfortable replying to the questions of reporters assembled there, who quizzed him on subjects ranging from NATO to Ukraine War to the 2024 US Presidential Election.

Marvel Studios has released the official poster. Anthony Mackie will take on the role of Captain America in this episode. Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe will see the film open in theaters on February 14, 2025.

INDIA bloc's 10-2 victory against the ruling BJP and its allies in the assembly by-elections, with the 13th seat going to an independent in Bihar, was marked by the strategic gain to the opposition alliance from the defeat of several of its erstwhile MLAs who had defected and fought on the BJP ticket. The by-election results declared on Saturday showed that the opposition parties had thwarted the BJP's hitherto successful strategy of weaning away opposition MLAs, making them resign from the assembly and helping them win bypolls on its 'lotus' symbol. The trend reversal could serve as a deterrent against defections, thus rendering the results more significant than the simplistic narrative of ruling parties in states mostly retaining the upper hand in bypolls. The outcome also means the opposition parties will go to the upcoming state elections with enhanced confidence. Commenting on the Congress victories, party president Mallikarjun Kharge said, «These victories show that the people have now completely rejected the arrogance, misgovernance and negative politics of the BJP. This is also strong evidence of the falling political credibility of Modi and Shah.»

India-Russia ties. PM Modi and President Vladimir Putin, two of the most experienced world leaders, discussed bilateral relations and the fast-changing worldwide landscape in a five-hour conversation. If personal connection between the leaders is the diplomatic measure, the first day was successful. PM Modi received Russia's highest civilian decoration, the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle. PM Modi's last visit to Russia, for the 2019 Vladivostok summit, signalled India's participation in the Russian Far East to establish fresh leverage to counter Chinese dominance in North East Asia. A maritime corridor from Vladivostok to Chennai to connect to the Northern Sea route was meant to protect India's Arctic energy and commodity interests. Five years later, with little implementation, the 2024 summit revisited several 2019 projects. New consulates in Yekaterinburg and Kazan will strengthen India's diplomatic ties in Russia's key regions. Bilateral relations will regain momentum only if projects in energy, fertilisers, and commodities are converted into long-term agreements. Doing so will require private sector involvement. Both governments should encourage enterprises that are willing to break new ground in investment and joint ventures, building leverage in fast-changing global marketplaces that lasts longer than trade partners.

Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to overtake all other women in terms of authority. Her future is important because she has the chance to head the Democratic party and become the first Black female president come November. At the age of fifty-nine, Harris has served as California's US Senator, Attorney General, and District Attorney in San Francisco, as per the reports of New York Post.

Jen Psaki, Vice President Kamala Harris is the most qualified contender to succeed President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee if he withdraws. In response to claims that Harris is too unpopular to be the front-runner, Psaki defended Harris's campaigning and communication skills in an appearance with the podcast «Pod Save America,» as reported by 'Yahoo News'.

2024 US Presidential Election allowing Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him as the Democrat nominee? If media reports are to be believed, first lady Jill Biden does not want her husband to let this opportunity go to his deputy for a personal grudge. According to 'Radar Online', Jill Biden disliked Kamala Harris when she slammed Joe Biden in the 2020 Democratic primary debates, during which the former California senator criticized Biden for his stance on mandatory busing for school desegregation. This provoked Jill so much that she reportedly expressed her disdain in the most unequivocal terms. 'Radar Online' reports that Jill Biden allegedly used an abusive word for Harris during a conference call with supporters, venting her frustration over her.

Elon Musk has contributed a large sum to a political organization that is backing former President Donald Trump in the 2024 race. Musk reportedly gave a significant donation to America PAC, a powerful political action committee established in Austin, Texas, in May, according to a 'Bloomberg News' story. On July 15, America PAC is scheduled to release its roster of contributors. America PAC concentrates on promoting voter registration and early voting, both in-person and by mail. It is situated in the same location as Musk's Tesla headquarters. Voting is crucial to ensuring that America is a country of opportunity and freedom, according to the group's website. Per the New York Times, it has reportedly spent a minimum of $6.6 million assisting Trump's campaign.

K P Sharma Oli, set to become Nepal's new Prime Minister, on Saturday held consultations with his alliance partner Nepali Congress in preparing the list of ministers to be inducted into the new coalition government that is likely to be sworn in on Monday. President Ram Chandra Paudel is expected to appoint Oli, 72, as the new Prime Minister of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML)-Nepali Congress (NC)coalition on Sunday. «However, the President is likely to administer the oath to the new Prime Minister and other members of the cabinet on Monday morning. A small cabinet is likely to be announced on Monday before the oath-taking ceremony starts,» said sources close to the NC and UML. Amid political turmoil in the Himalayan nation, CPN-UML chairman Oli, 72, is set to become prime minister once again after incumbent Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' on Friday failed to win a trust vote in Parliament.

Badrinath and Manglaur assembly by-polls in Uttarakhand, Congress has got a fresh chance to keep the morale of its workers high across the state. Following its defeat in the five Lok Sabha seats of the state in 2024 LS polls, Congress party was facing a tough task to revive its old bases in the hill state in view of the disappointment in its camp. In the 2022 assembly polls, Congress had won Badrinath seat while BSP emerged victorious in Manglaur seat. The by-election to Manglaur seat was necessitated following the death of sitting BSP MLA Sarwat Karim Ansari. The Badrinath by-poll was necessitated because of the then Congress MLA Rajendra Singh Bhandari’s decision to resign from this seat and subsequently, join the BJP. Bhandari had left the Congress party just ahead of the 2024 LS polls. So, congress party leaders worked out a concrete strategy to retain the Badrinath seat and teach a lesson to the turncoat Bhandari, who was BJP’s nominee from this seat in the by-poll. Badrinath assembly constituency is a part of Garhwal Lok Sabha seat which accommodates 14 seats. In the 2022 assembly poll, Congress could win only Badrinath assembly seat while BJP emerged victorious in 13 assembly seats of the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency.

NBDA) has unanimously elected India TV chairman Rajat Sharma as its president. He replaces Avinash Pandey, the former CEO of ABP Network. Sharma said that the TV news industry is at a critical juncture and NBDA needs to collectively work together to advance the interests of the genre, which is operating under tremendous pressure.

SCO summit held here under the Kazakhstan Presidency will adopt an important document to combat terrorism, separatism and extremism. The summit will also discuss SCO anti-drug strategy amid the rising menace of drug addiction.Kazakhstan assumed the SCO chairmanship in July 2023. President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has emphasised that the Summit will present the initiative “On world unity for a just peace and harmony” This document will lay down the principles of strengthening confidence-building measures, maintaining stability and security, ET has learnt. And the main task of this document is to prevent a geopolitical fault between East and West, sources here said. Tokayev noted that the Astana SCO summit will be held under the slogan “Strengthening multilateral dialogue — the pursuit of sustainable peace and development.”

Peace dialogue does not succeed amidst bombs, guns and bullets and no solution to any conflict is possible in the battlefield, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said this to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as the two leaders held talks under the spectre of the Ukraine conflict. In his televised opening remarks, Modi conveyed to Putin and assured the world community that India is on the side of peace and was ready to contribute in ending the conflict in Ukraine. «For a bright future for the new generation, peace is most essential...Peace talks do not succeed amidst bombs, guns and bullets,» he said. The prime minister also referred to his informal meeting with Putin on Monday and said listening to the Russian president lent «hope».

Vienna visit, and lauded the ties shared by India and Austria. In a post shared on X, PM Modi posted a video depicting his engagements that took place in Austria during his 2-day long visit to the European nation, and wrote «May the India-Austria friendship scale new heights of progress!» «Highlights from a special visit.» he wrote sharing glimpses of the visit.