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Topic: US Senate

More Black women ran for Congress in 2020 than ever before, but they still lost ground

In some of the 2020 congressional races, Black women ran against each other – a sign of their strong participation.

Who invented the electoral college in US — the question everyone is asking

In the summer of 1787, the US Constitutional Convention had a big task — deciding how to pick the leader of the United States.

Amazon’s Bezos, Facebook’s Zuckerberg gain billions amid tight Biden-Trump election race

Across the board, 167 US billionaires gained $57.4 billion Wednesday as investors bid up stocks, capping four years of robust gains for the America’s wealthiest people.

Niraj Antani becomes first Indian-American to be elected to Ohio state Senate

Antani, currently the State Representative, defeated Mark Fogel of the Democratic Party on Tuesday and was elected as the state Senator for the Ohio Senate's 6th District.

Mitch McConnell wins reelection for seventh term, Senate majority in the balance

The final outcome of the battle for the Senate might be delayed if control of the chamber hinges on whether one or both contests for Georgia’s two Senate seats are sent into a runoff.

‘Invaluable’ addition — US Senators welcome inclusion of Australia in Malabar naval exercise

Malabar naval exercise was started in 1992 between Indian Navy and US Navy. Japan joined in 2015. Talks had been on for over a decade to include Australia.

US Senate condemns Chinese aggression against India at LAC, calls for diplomatic solution

The resolution stated that US recognises the McMahon Line, the state of Arunachal Pradesh & encourages a diplomatic solution to remaining contested areas between India and China.

Resolution condemning China’s aggression towards India introduced in US Senate

John Cornyn, one of the two senators, who introduced the resolution said it was more important than ever to support "our Indian partners" as they defend against "Chinese aggression".

US Congress quickly passes bill to impose sanctions on China for Hong Kong security law

The legislation provides for sanctions against financial institutions working with Chinese officials who the US claims are interfering in Hong Kong affairs.

America’s new ‘tough on China’ stance seen pushing bill to delist Chinese companies

Even if the bill is eventually approved, actual delisting requirements may kick in years from now. But any move could prompt retaliation from China.

On Camera

Why Modi, BJP should worry about bad blood between CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Rahul Gandhi

If there is bad blood between the CEC and the Opposition leaders, it will shake the people’s faith in election results. It’s the worst thing that could happen to Indian democracy.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

India provides Nepal with military equipment, medical supplies; PM Oli likely to visit next month

New Delhi: India has handed over military equipment, medical supplies, and trained animals to the Nepalese Army Monday, ahead of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma...

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?