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Friday, March 29, 2024
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3 reasons why India must fast-track US drone deal—defence, diplomacy, Democrats

The US State Department has approved the sale of MQ-9B drones to India, but the Modi govt must give it timely attention to push it to the finish line. It’s a political opportunity.

Asian Americans in California are strongly backing the Democratic Party in upcoming elections

Kamala Harris is badly underperforming the generic ballot, which saw a 51–17 percent Democratic advantage over the Republicans

Modi govt critic, member of ‘The Squad’: About Ilhan Omar, Democrat ousted from key US House panel

White House called Somalia-born Congresswoman's removal 'political stunt'. Ilhan Omar has in past accused Biden of being 'reluctant' to criticise Modi govt’s human rights record.

No US ambassador to strategic ally India for nearly 2 yrs. Why Senate’s blocked Biden pick Garcetti

In Eric Garcetti’s case, Senate committee approved his nomination in January but Senate vote not yet held due to concerns expressed by Republican Senators as well as a few Democrats.

Catherine Cortez Masto wins re-election in Nevada, Democrats now control 50 US Senate seats

50 seats are enough to cement Democrats' control of the Senate in 2023-24, as Kamala Harris can break ties in the 100-member chamber, securing victories for President Joe Biden.

Democrats defy expectations in US midterm polls but Republicans make modest gains

The results appeared to show voters punishing Joe Biden for presiding over an economy hit by steep inflation, while also lashing out against Republican moves to ban abortion.

‘Our democracy’s at risk,’ Biden warns Republican victory could undo his accomplishments

President Joe Biden's comments reflected the deep political divide in the US ahead of 8 Nov elections that could see Republicans win control of one or both chambers of Congress.

Divided Congress, non-functional administration—What’s in store for US politics in 2022

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

From Kamala Harris to Kal Penn: How racists mispronounced names as a deliberate tactic

In 'Kamala Harris: Phenomenal Woman', columnist Chidanand Rajghatta outlines the US Vice President's life and legacy.

First Georgia win leaves Democrats’ Senate bid hanging in the balance

To secure a narrow majority, Democrats need to win both Senate seats, which would split the chamber 50-50 between the 2 caucuses, with VP-elect Kamala Harris casting tie-breaking votes.

On Camera

Ukraine foreign minister’s visit to India opens door for Delhi to shape post-war Europe

Ukraine’s outreach to India is about constructive engagement of a rising power that has bridged the broken links between East and West and North and South on many occasions.

Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.