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Monday, September 15, 2025
TopicUS presidential elections

Topic: US presidential elections

‘They are both horrible candidates’ — Biden-Trump debate stumps polarised American voters

Biden and Trump were under pressure to display their command of issues and avoid verbal gaffes as they sought a breakout moment in a race that has been deadlocked for months.

Sweaty Nixon, Reagan’s screen presence, Romney’s gaffe — US presidential debates & defining moments

As Biden & Trump prepare for first presidential debate, a look at how it has evolved over the years as well as blunders caught on screen by millions.

Donald Trump’s conviction in hush money trial — what the case was about & what happens next

New York jury found that former US President had falsified records in scheme to influence his 2016 Presidential elections. Despite conviction, Trump can still contest Presidential polls.

US Presidential elections: Biden & Trump both secure nominations, poised for a rematch

Biden issued a statement after clinching the Democratic nomination, taking aim at what he called Trump's 'campaign of resentment, revenge & retribution that threatens very idea of America.'

Trump, Biden win big in primaries on Super Tuesday, set stage for rematch in November

The sole Republican running against Trump, former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley, manages to win the Vermont primary, preventing the former President from making a clean sweep.

Illinois judge removes Donald Trump from state’s ballot citing ‘insurrectionist ban’

After Colorado and Maine, Illinois is the third state where former US President Donald Trump has been removed from ballot.

‘Joe Biden is a greater guarantee for survival of democracy in US. Hope he wins,’ says Luiz Lula

Brazilian president said he had a ‘good relationship’ with Biden and praised US president for his defense of workers’ rights, noting he supported strike against automakers last year.

How Trump’s NATO-bashing has sent shockwaves throughout Europe

Former US President Donald Trump said last week that Russia is free to attack any NATO ally that wasn’t meeting defence spending obligations. Many wonder if it has hurt his presidential bid. 

‘Don’t deserve to be commander-in-chief,’ Nikki Haley hits back as Trump mocks her husband

Trump Saturday mocked Haley for her husband's absence. Haley's husband Major Michael Haley is a commissioned officer with the South Carolina National Guard, currently on a year-long deployment.

Early trends predict Donald Trump’s victory in New Hampshire primary against Nikki Haley

With 26 percent of votes counted, Trump is leading with 53.8 percent votes while Haley trails with 45.5 percent, says The Hill report.

On Camera

Manipur has seen too much pain to be seduced by promises

Nehru learned the truth the hard way when 3,000 Nagas walked out of his 1953 rally. The people of the Northeast aren’t easily seduced by baubles.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

New Defence Procurement Manual out, first since 2009, with moves to cut red tape, ease pvt participation

The updated manual introduces reforms like guaranteed orders, lower financial penalties & simplified procurement for specialised equipment.

Gen Zs have taken down the Nepal regime. Here’s why this will never happen in India

To be truly functional and durable, even eternal, a state doesn’t just need a leader, a party or an ideology. It needs functional and robust institutions.