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Thursday, December 4, 2025
TopicUS politics

Topic: US politics

How US Republican senator’s call to assassinate Putin shows deep divisions in party

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham’s suggestion to have Russian President Vladimir Putin killed received severe backlash not only from the Democrats but also from his own party.

What are the ‘mean tweets’ that threaten Neera Tanden’s nomination as US budget chief

Indian-American Neera Tanden is facing a tough confirmation process with 4 senators saying they will vote against her in light of her past social media behaviour.

Implications of Capitol Hill violence on US politics, and the legacy Trump leaves behind

In episode 656 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the unprecedented Capitol Hill incident through the prism of US politics.

Who is Neera Tanden? Hillary Clinton loyalist and Joe Biden’s pick for budget chief

Daughter of Indian immigrants, Neera Tanden, 50, is a Washington mover and shaker who currently heads the think tank Center for American Progress.

Set politics aside and wear mask, it’s key to avoiding Covid shutdowns, Anthony Fauci says

US top infectious-disease doctor Anthony Fauci, who has advised six US presidents, said inconsistent mask-wearing is a significant impediment to controlling the pandemic.

Coronavirus a hoax, fearing it a sin, believed several US pastors and many have since died

Conservative Christian clergymen in the US have been encouraging their flock to come to church and attend meetings, actively defying social distancing rules.

American politics is taking a radical new turn. Socialism is no longer a dirty word

American dream is fading with jobs being shifted to Shanghai and Bengaluru, factories shutting down and “outsourcing” raising corporate profits but lowering American wages.

Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony against Brett Kavanaugh will change the face of US politics

The timing of the revelation — before the US mid-term elections — has raised suspicions about the motive and genuineness of Blasey Ford’s allegations

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India’s Russian oil imports are showing up in cryptic new places. The crude map stands redrawn

December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.

From nuclear cooperation to defence, trade to oil, what is expected from Putin’s two-day India visit

New Delhi is interested in firming up bilateral agreements for increased trade, mobility, upgrade of Su-30 MKI fighters and the increased range of BrahMos supersonic missiles.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.