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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicDemocratic Party

Topic: Democratic Party

Democrats’ chances for Senate majority grow slimmer as Republicans retain key seats

The final outcome of the battle for the Senate might not be known for days while votes are tallied -- or even months if control of the chamber hinges on the Senate race in Georgia.

Joe Biden promises free Covid vaccine in US if elected as president

Biden said the virus dwarfs anything faced in recent history and if elected, he would direct the federal govt to bulk-purchase as many doses as necessary.

Over 13 million Americans cast early votes in 2020 US election, Democrats leading trend

The early voting this year is significantly higher than in 2016 when roughly 1.4 million Americans had cast their ballots by 16 October.

‘You simply can’t fake your way through this job’ – Michelle Obama slams Trump at convention

In a video address to endorse Joe Biden at the Democrats convention, the former first lady of the US said Trump isn't what the US needs him to be.

Young Black Americans not sold on Biden, the Democrats or even voting

Political analysts in the US portray Black Americans as an undifferentiated mass – loyal Democrat-supporting foot soldiers. That idea is stale.

Joe Biden clinches Democratic presidential nomination

Joe Biden, who failed in his previous two US presidential primary bids in 1987 and 2008, outlasted more than two dozen Democratic candidates.

Obamas are the new margdarshaks. They refuse to retire in Trump’s America

From Netflix documentaries to Covid jibes at Trump, and pleas to vote right, Michelle and Barack Obama are suddenly everywhere.

Nancy Pelosi’s fat-shaming of Donald Trump shows bigotry exists in liberal camp too

It is often hard to defend Donald Trump, even when he has been wronged. But here's why Nancy Pelosi calling him 'morbidly obese' is also a major issue.

How Joe Biden rebounded to become leading Democratic contender

The party actors waited until Bernie Sanders won big in Nevada and then there wasn’t any more, so they converged on Biden in the run-up to South Carolina and even more afterward.

Why today, ‘Super Tuesday’, is most crucial for US Democratic presidential hopefuls

Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren and Mike Bloomberg’s fortunes will be on the line as 14 US states and one territory hold primaries today.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.