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Saturday, September 27, 2025
TopicPresidential Election

Topic: Presidential Election

Trump wins battleground states North Carolina, Georgia; Republicans flip 2 seats to win Senate

Trump carried North Carolina in all 3 of his presidential bids, but managed to flip Georgia this time. Democrats, however, retained control of the governorship of North Carolina.

Sri Lanka presidential polls: Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the Marxist JVP in the lead

The voter turnout in the presidential elections was around 75%. Lower than the 83% polled in the previous presidential election held in November 2019.

Millions of Sri Lankans cast vote in first presidential election since 2022 economic crisis

Voting is underway at 13,134 polling stations in Sri Lanka, began at 7 am and will close at 4 pm local time. The counting of votes is expected to begin at 9:30 pm local time.

Lai Ching-te of Taiwan’s ruling party wins presidential elections

Lai's Democratic Progressive Party, which champions Taiwan's separate identity and rejects China's territorial claims, got an unprecedented third term in the government.

Self-proclaimed anarcho-capitalist, TV presenter — all about Argentina’s president-elect Javier Milei

Javier Milei, who garnered 56% of total votes, has promised to abolish Argentina's central bank, dollarise the economy & slash taxes.

V.V. Giri — how election of first ‘independent president’ changed Congress & India’s politics

When it comes to presidential elections changing the course of politics and economy, the impact of the 1969 contest continues to remain unparalleled.

‘Power of our democracy,’ says President Droupadi Murmu on remarkable journey to Raisina Hill

Murmu, the first tribal and second woman President, said her elevation to the post is not only her own achievement but that of every poor person in the country.

Droupadi Murmu takes oath as 15th President of India, the first tribal woman to hold office

‘My nomination is evidence that the poor in India can not only dream, but also fulfill those dreams,’ the new President said in her first speech in Parliament.

Jharkhand to Goa & MP, cross-voting for Droupadi Murmu exposes chinks in opposition unity

With more than 120 MLAs cross-voting for Droupadi Murmu in the presidential poll, non-BJP parties could face a challenge keeping their flock together ahead of elections in some states.

‘Mr Ballot Box’ ready to board — why EC books airline seats for presidential poll ballot boxes

Election Commission sends ballot boxes for presidential polls, accompanied by officers, to 14 states & UTs. The boxes get their own seats on flights, booked under name 'Mr Ballot Box'.

On Camera

Ghafoor is a jungle call. The Bads of Bollywood song is a war cry for partygoers

While we roll our eyes at the lyrical disaster of Ghafoor, the beat drops, and suddenly we are nodding our heads like we have discovered the anthem of the season.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.