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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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Instant ‘gate-cane’ weddings in parched Marathwada supply desperate labour to sugar industry
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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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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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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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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing