Meet man, who lost 19 elections, now files nomination for 20th time in Lok Sabha polls 2024
The 63-year-old real estate businessman filed his nomination as an independent candidate, expressing confidence that someday he will emerge victorious and that poll losses do not bog him down. Polling will be held in the Indore constituency in the fourth phase on May 13.
Trump hush money trial: Juror excused after saying she does not think she can be fair
One of the jurors selected and sworn in earlier this week to serve on the jury for former President Trump’s criminal trial was excused Thursday morning after she said she no longer believed she could be fair. Seven jurors were selected and sworn in on Tuesday during the second day of jury selection. The court Read More
Maine lawmakers approve several gun safety bills after deadliest shooting in state’s history
The Maine Legislature approved sweeping gun safety legislation including background checks on private gun sales, waiting periods for gun purchases and criminalizing gun sales to prohibited people before adjourning Thursday morning, nearly six months after the deadliest shooting in state history. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills and the Democratic-led Legislature pressed for a number of gun Read More
Kerala woman, part of Indian crew on board ship seized by Iran, returns home
Ministry of External Affairs said the Indian mission in Tehran is in touch with the remaining 16 Indian crew members of the container vessel.
Trump lawyers tried to subpoena Stormy Daniels, but instead this happened
Former President Trump’s legal team says it tried to serve ex-pornographic actress Stormy Daniels with a subpoena as she arrived for an event at a bar in a New York City bar last month, but she refused to accept it. A process server working for Trump’s lawyers said he approached Daniels with papers demanding information Read More
Jill Biden praises agreement to make it easier for military spouse federal employees to work overseas
Jill Biden said Wednesday that allowing federal employees who are military spouses to work from overseas is a “national security imperative” that is long overdue. The first lady spoke at a White House ceremony she hosted with Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks and Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma, who signed a permanent memorandum of Read More
Top New York City mayor Adams aide slapped with second sexual harassment lawsuit: report
A top aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams was slapped with a second lawsuit alleging discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation on Wednesday, according to reports. Timothy Pearson, a former NYPD inspector who led the Mayor’s Office of Municipal Services Assessment, is being sued by retired NYPD sergeant Michael Ferrari in a lawsuit filed Read More
Chinese Embassy defends TikTok against potential forced sale in meeting with congressional staffers: report
The Chinese Embassy has held meetings with Capitol Hill staffers to protect TikTok from a potential forced sale, according to a report. The meetings took place with Chinese diplomats after the House passed legislation with an overwhelming bipartisan vote last month that would force Chinese divestment from TikTok or see the app banned, Politico reported. Read More
Polish president meets with Trump in New York City amid criminal trial
Former President Donald Trump continues to meet with foreign leaders, even as his criminal trial is underway in New York. Trump met with Polish President Andrzej Duda on Wednesday in New York City to discuss the Ukraine-Russia conflict and NATO defense spending. The pair were photographed entering Trump Tower, where Trump told reporters, “He’s done Read More
Meet man, Maoists’ nemesis, who led Kanker encounter in Chhattisgarh
Kewat guided the team through a fierce firefight with the Naxalites.T he 17-year veteran of the Chhattisgarh police force has won six gallantry medals.