Politics
Biden's Medicare Pick Would Be 1st Black Woman To Hold Post
President Joe Biden has picked a former Obama administration official to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The agency oversees government health insurance programs covering more than 1 out of 3 Americans and is a linchpin of the health c...
Rahul Gandhi Should Marry A Dalit Woman, Help End Casteism, Says Ramdas Athawale
Ramdas Athawale said that if Rahul Gandhi marries a Dalit woman, then he would fulfil the dream of Mahatma Gandhi and help end casteism. This will provide a direction to all youth, he said.
Amid Growing Backlash, Pennsylvania GOP May Censure Toomey
Pennsylvania's Republican Party is planning a meeting to potentially censure U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey amid a growing GOP backlash over his vote to convict Donald Trump during the former president's second impeachment trial, county party officials said Monday.
"Courtesy Doses": Peru Probes Early Use Of Sinopharm Vaccine By Top Government Officials
Peruvian prosecutors are investigating the use of socalled "courtesy doses" of China's Sinopharm vaccine after two top government officials resigned over the weekend upon acknowledging they had taken the Chinese shot months ago, well before they were wid...
Bengal DYFI Member Injured During March to Secretariat Succumbs to Injuries
Midda’s death has invited sharp criticism from the Left leaders who called for a massive protest rally across the state on Monday.
The Latest: Senators Await Closing Arguments In Trump Trial
The Latest on former President Donald Trump's second Senate impeachment trial (all times local):
Factbox - Six Republicans To Keep An Eye On During Final Trump Impeachment Vote
Donald Trump's impeachment trial is slated to finish on Saturday with a vote on whether the former president should be convicted on a charge of inciting insurrection in a speech to supporters just before hundreds of them stormed the Capitol.
Biden Launches Review Of Guantanamo Prison, Aims To Close It Before Leaving Office
President Joe Biden's aides have launched a formal review of the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba, reviving the Obamaera goal of closing the controversial facility with the aim of doing so before he leaves office, the White House said on Fri...
Focus: Dose Shortages Undermine Push By U.S. States To Speed COVID-19 Vaccinations
When the U.S. government began shipping COVID19 vaccines in December, state health providers could not administer shots fast enough to keep pace with deliveries and millions of doses sat waiting for arms.
Democrats To Show New Graphic Video Of Capitol Assault In Trump Impeachment Trial
Democrats on Wednesday aimed to show how Donald Trump laid the groundwork for the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol by falsely claiming the election was stolen as they opened their case charging the former president with inciting insurrection.
Cannabis Stocks Light Up Reddit As Sector Surges To New Highs
Interest from retail investors appeared to lift cannabis stocks broadly higher on Wednesday, signaling that the recent trading frenzy behind Reddit favorites such as GameStop is shifting to other companies.
Himachal Pradesh’s Young Brigade Take Centre Stage in Zilla Panchayat Elections
According to the State Election Commission data, 72 per cent of the winners in the recently held Zilla Panchayat polls are in the age group of 20 to 24.
EVMs Ensure Proper Voting, Show Correct Numbers: Ajit Pawar
Senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar attributed this to his personal experience as a contestant in the state Assembly polls held in the past.
Senators To Hear Opening Arguments As Trump Fumes Over Trial
Opening arguments will begin in Donald Trump's impeachment trial after an emotional first day ended with the Senate voting to hear the case for convicting the former president of inciting the riot at the U.S. Capitol even though he is no longer in office...
PM Modi Bids Emotional Goodbye to 'True Friend' Ghulam Nabi Azad in RS, Says 'Won't Let You Retire'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said whoever replaces Ghulam Nabi Azad as leader of Opposition will have difficulty matching his work.
Rajasthan CM Credits Hardwork of Congress Workers for Party's Victory in Civic Polls
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said Congress has formed its board in two-thirds of the urban bodies of the state. This is the result of the hardwork of our workers.