Us Politics
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United States: Republican leader Nikki Haley quits presidential race
The former South Carolina governor said it was now up to former president Donald Trump to earn the votes of those who did not support him earlier.
Scroll Staff
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Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity, can be put on trial: US court
The Republican leader was appealing against his August 1 indictment pertaining to his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Scroll Staff
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The storm is just beginning: Donald Trump’s Iowa win sends dangerous signal for American democracy
The result may have been a foregone conclusion but it is still significant, indicating support for an overtly racist candidate who has incited an insurrection.
Emma Shortis, The Conversation & Liam Byrne, The Conversation
Trending
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Unnatural sex between husband and wife not rape, woman’s consent immaterial: Madhya Pradesh HC
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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Man of Indian origin pleads guilty to ramming truck near White House, says he wanted to seize power
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Why Vivek Ramaswamy has failed to strike a chord with Republican voters in the US Presidential race
His provocative hard-right agenda is a space already occupied by the leading Republican contender for the 2024 nomination – Donald Trump.
Richard Hargy, The Conversation
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Donald Trump briefly arrested in Georgia election subversion case, released on bond
He has been accused of trying to subvert the will of the voters of Georgia in an attempt to prevent his rival Joe Biden from becoming the president in 2020.
Scroll Staff
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Donald Trump charged with attempting to overturn 2020 presidential elections
The former US president is accused of inciting violence at the US Capitol in 2021 in a ‘desperate attempt’ to undermine American democracy and cling to power.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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Indian-origin engineer Hirsh Vardhan Singh announces US presidential bid
He is the third Republican politician of Indian origin after Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy to enter the race for the top post.
Scroll Staff
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Why white conservatives in the US have launched a war on ‘wokeness’
There is a battle to erase any form of American history that considers the racism and inequity of the country’s past and present.
Emma Shortis, The Conversation & Liam Byrne, The Conversation
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Why are right-wing US voters so loyal to Donald Trump?
As soon as the former president is in trouble, a vast majority of Republican sympathisers rally behind him.
Jérôme Viala-Gaudefroy, The Conversation
The Reel
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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With Trump’s indictment, Joe Biden faces a significant risk
The US president must prosecute a message of political integrity and the importance of the rule of law, while resisting continued assaults against them.
Emma Shortis, The Conversation
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Why Joe Biden is confident he’ll win his re-election bid despite low approval ratings
His team is hoping his relative stability arising from half a century of experience will remain a welcome relief for Americans exhausted by choppy politics.
Jared Mondschein, The Conversation
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Trump indictment: American democracy is facing a test that it cannot afford to fail
The outcome of this test will affect all Americans.
Emma Shortis, The Conversation
The Field
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Meiraba Luwang Maisnam qualifies for men’s singles main draw
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South Africa tour of India: Bengaluru, Chennai to host multi-format series for women
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Gaurav Chauhan advances into semi-finals, Shiva Thapa exits
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Shooting, National Olympic trials: Manu Bhaker and Vijayveer Sidhu win respective 25m pistol finals
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Table tennis: Manika Batra reaches career-best rank after Saudi Smash run; regains top India spot