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Biden clinches victory in Arizona, electoral count rises to 290
US President-elect Joe Biden has narrowly won Arizona, capturing the state’s 11 electoral votes and strengthening his Electoral College margin, while President Donald Trump has not yet conceded defeat in the presidential elections, reported New York Times. The Arizona victory brings Biden to 290 electoral votes, 20 more than required to clinch the White House. […]
4 years ago
Manipur , Politics , Top News
Four newly-elected MLAs, including lone Independent candidate take oath in Manipur
All four newly elected candidates, including the lone independent in the recently concluded Manipur Assembly elections, were sworn in as the new MLAs of their respective ACs on Thursday. The oath was administered by Speaker of the Manipur Legislative Assembly Y Khemchand at his chamber in the presence of Manipur CM N Biren Singh, Minister […]
4 years ago
Assam , Politics , Top News
Assam: Rajya Sabha MP Biswajit Daimary quits BPF, likely to join BJP
In a major blow to the Bodo People’s Front in BTR ahead of the Council polls, Rajya Sabha MP Biswajit Daimary resigned from the BPF on Wednesday. Daimary tendered his resignation to BPF Chief Hagrama Mohilary. In his resignation letter, Daimary claimed that he is not being able to serve the State anymore while being […]
4 years ago
National , Politics , Top News
Bihar Assembly polls | NDA overcomes stiff challenge to retain power in Bihar
Surmounting anti-incumbency of 15 years, a mutinous former ally, and a spirited challenge from a resurgent opposition that rose from its ashes like proverbial phoenix after the 2019 Lok Sabha poll debacle, Nitish Kumar- led NDA was back in power in Bihar on Wednesday with a slender majority. The ruling coalition won 125 seats in […]
4 years ago
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NDA continues to lead in Bihar polls; RJD, BJP in race to emerge as single largest party
The National Democratic Alliance continues (NDA) to maintain its lead in the Bihar elections over Mahagathbandhan with the ruling alliance having won nine seats so far and its candidates ahead in 113 more seats in the 243 member assembly. According to trends from the Election Commission at 6 pm, Mahagathbandhan is leading on 113 seats. […]
4 years ago
Nagaland , Politics , Top News
Nagaland bypolls: NDPP candidate Medo Yhokha wins 14-Southern Angami-I
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) candidate Medo Yhokha won the bypolls to 14-Southern Angami-I Assembly Constituency in Nagaland on Tuesday. Yhokha bagged the Southern Angami-I seat by defeating his nearest rival, Independent candidate Seyievilie Peter Zashumo with 598 votes, as per the ECI website. Yhokha secured 4,773 votes to win the 14-Southern Angami-I assembly seat, […]
4 years ago
Nagaland , Politics , Top News
Nagaland bypolls: Independent candidate T Yangseo Sangtam wins Pungro Kiphire seat
Independent candidate T Yangseo Sangtam has emerged victorious in the 60 Pungro Kiphire Assembly Constituency in Nagaland, with a margin of 1,416 votes. The trailing candidate is S Kiusumew Yimchunger. Meanwhile, Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) candidate Medo Yhokha is leading in the third round of counting by 211 votes in Southern Angami-I AC. The […]
4 years ago
National , Politics , Top News
Bihar Polls: Trends indicate BJP set to emerge as single-largest party
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) looks set to emerge as the single-largest party in Bihar polls as it is leading on 73 seats in the state, as per the Election Commission of India’s initial trends. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has crossed halfway mark as per the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) latest trends for all […]
4 years ago
Assam , Politics , Top News
Himanta Biswa Sarma hits campaign trail in BTR, lashes out at BPF
BJP top gun and party strategist for Northeast, Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday came out all guns blazing against coalition partner BPF with political temperatures soaring ahead of the BTR elections. Sarma who is on a hectic campaign trail in the Bodo heartland said that the BPF during its regime has not done enough for […]
4 years ago
International , Top News
Kamala Harris: The inspiring story of many firsts
Known as the “female Obama”, first time Senator Kamala Devi Harris has scripted history by becoming first woman, Black and Indian-American vice president of the United States. Harris was picked by Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden as his running mate in August, months after she suspended her own presidential dreams, saying she lacked the financial […]
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