BJP’s Annamalai, TVK’s Vijay weigh in on RN Ravi’s anthem protocol row BJP’s Annamalai, TVK’s Vijay weigh in on RN Ravi’s anthem protocol row BJP’s Annamalai, TVK’s Vijay weigh in on RN Ravi’s anthem protocol row The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and other political voices have weighed in on the anthem protocol row between Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and the MK Stalin-led DMK government turning the dispute into a larger political flashpoint. BJP state president K Annamalai has accused the DMK government of diverting public attention from governance failures by blaming Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi. In a tweet, Annamalai…
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Republicans made claims about noncitizens voting a centerpiece of 2024 campaign. Republicans made claims about noncitizens voting a centerpiece of 2024 campaign. TOPEKA, Kan. — Republicans made claims about illegal voting by noncitizens a centerpiece of their 2024 campaign messaging and plan to push legislation in the new Congress requiring voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Yet there’s one place with a GOP supermajority where linking voting to citizenship appears to be a nonstarter: Kansas. That’s because the state has been there, done that, and all but a few Republicans would prefer not to go there again. Kansas imposed…
A moment of silence was held for former President Jimmy Carter before the Atlanta Falcons’ game at the Washington Commanders A moment of silence was held for former President Jimmy Carter before the Atlanta Falcons’ game at the Washington Commanders A video tribute to former President Jimmy Carter is seen before an NFL football game between the Washington Commanders and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Landover. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Jimmy Carter’s funeral will feature an interstate choreography of grief, ceremony and logistics that is characteristic of state funerals Jimmy Carter’s funeral will feature an interstate choreography of grief, ceremony and logistics that is characteristic of state funerals WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Jimmy Carter’s memorial journey will end at his house in the tiny town of Plains, Georgia, where he grew up on a peanut farm. That is where his wife, Rosalynn, was laid to rest last year in a burial plot that they chose years ago. But before Carter reaches his humble final destination, there will be an…
Karnataka PWD contractor seeks ‘euthanasia’ over government dues Karnataka PWD contractor seeks ‘euthanasia’ over government dues Karnataka PWD contractor seeks ‘euthanasia’ over government dues A Karnataka Public Works Department (PWD) contractor, Mohammed Mazhar, has written a letter to the Governor requesting “euthanasia” due to the financial turmoil caused by the non-payment of government dues. Mazhar, who completed two municipal projects in 2022 and 2023, claims he is unable to sustain himself due to the government’s failure to clear his bills amounting to Rs 25 lakh. advertisement In a letter addressed to the Governor, Mazhar revealed that he had completed a drainage…
President-elect Donald Trump calls his Mar-a-Lago resort the “center of the universe.” President-elect Donald Trump calls his Mar-a-Lago resort the “center of the universe.” PALM BEACH, Fla. — The cars begin lining up early in the morning to be screened by Secret Service agents under white tents near the fence that surrounds President-elect Donald Trump’s vast south Florida estate. Famous figures such as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Tesla and X owner Elon Musk pop up at breakfasts, luncheons and other social gatherings held daily at the opulent Mar-a-Lago club. Over the weekend, Mike Love,…
Following Florida Democrats’ losses on Election Day, a second state lawmaker has announced she’s switching her party affiliation and joining the Republican caucus Following Florida Democrats’ losses on Election Day, a second state lawmaker has announced she’s switching her party affiliation and joining the Republican caucus TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Democrats’ losses didn’t end on Election Day — a second state lawmaker has announced she’s switching her party affiliation and joining the Republican caucus. In a post on social media, Rep. Hillary Cassel said Florida Democrats are out of touch with voters and that she has…
North Carolina’s latest Democratic governor has been sworn into office with the new year North Carolina’s latest Democratic governor has been sworn into office with the new year RALEIGH, N.C. — RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s latest Democratic governor was sworn into office on Wednesday, as Josh Stein succeeded Roy Cooper in a top elected position for the second time in eight years. During a small ceremony inside the old Senate chamber of the 1840 Capitol building, Stein took the oath from Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby. His wife, Anna, family and friends and state officials watched, including…
KTR walks out of ACB questioning in Formula E case, claims lawyer denied entry KTR walks out of ACB questioning in Formula E case, claims lawyer denied entry KTR walks out of ACB questioning in Formula E case, claims lawyer denied entry Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Monday skipped questioning by the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) after being denied permission to have his lawyer present during the inquiry. The questioning was related to alleged financial irregularities in organising the Formula E race in Hyderabad in 2023. KTR arrived at the ACB headquarters around 10 am…
President Joe Biden is bestowing the second highest civilian award on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, who led the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot President Joe Biden is bestowing the second highest civilian award on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, who led the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot President Joe Biden is bestowing the second highest civilian medal on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, leaders of the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot who Donald Trump has said should be jailed for their roles in the inquiry. Biden will award the Presidential Citizens Medal to 20 people in…
Pics: Floral sculptures steal the show at Ahmedabad’s flower extravaganza Pics: Floral sculptures steal the show at Ahmedabad’s flower extravaganza Pics: Floral sculptures steal the show at Ahmedabad’s flower extravaganza Pics: Floral sculptures steal the show at Ahmedabad’s flower extravaganza
It was a decision that robbed hundreds of athletes of their once-in-a-lifetime chance at Olympic glory It was a decision that robbed hundreds of athletes of their once-in-a-lifetime chance at Olympic glory COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — It was a decision that robbed hundreds of athletes of their once-in-a-lifetime chance at Olympic glory, and for more than four decades, it weighed heavily on the man who made it — Jimmy Carter. Carter’s passing Sunday has unearthed memories from his 1977-1981 presidency. Somewhere between his greatest foreign-policy success (the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt) and his greatest failure (the Iran…
As Rudy Giuliani’s life gets stripped for parts to satisfy a $148 million defamation verdict, the former New York City mayor is fighting to keep one gleaming set of sports memorabilia in the family: Yankees World Series rings bestowed to him by the tea… As Rudy Giuliani’s life gets stripped for parts to satisfy a $148 million defamation verdict, the former New York City mayor is fighting to keep one gleaming set of sports memorabilia in the family: Yankees World Series rings bestowed to him by the tea… NEW YORK — Ruth. Gehrig. DiMaggio. Mantle. Giuliani? As Rudy Giuliani’s life…
Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee of California has always stood apart Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee of California has always stood apart WASHINGTON — Rep. Barbara Lee has always stood apart, a matter-of-fact renegade with a long list of firsts. In high school, she was the first Black student to integrate her Southern California cheerleading squad. During the Democrat’s more than two decades in Congress, she has been the only Black woman elected to the House from California’s regions north of Los Angeles. But it was Lee’s lonely 2001 vote as the only lawmaker against the authorization for the use of military…
Wisconsin election officials are launching an investigation into how nearly 200 absentee ballots went uncounted in Madison Wisconsin election officials are launching an investigation into how nearly 200 absentee ballots went uncounted in Madison MADISON, Wis. — Nearly 200 absentee ballots somehow went uncounted in Wisconsin’s liberal capital after the Nov. 5 election, prompting state election officials to launch an investigation Thursday into whether the city clerk broke the law. The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted unanimously to investigate whether Madison City Clerk Maribeth Wetzel-Biehl failed to comply with state law or abused her discretion. Commission members said they were concerned…
Rupali Ganguly files defamation suit against stepdaughter in Bombay High Court Rupali Ganguly files defamation suit against stepdaughter in Bombay High Court Rupali Ganguly files defamation suit against stepdaughter in Bombay High Court Actor Rupali Ganguly has filed a defamation suit in the Bombay High Court against her stepdaughter in which she is seeking that the latter be restrained by a permanent injunction against putting out social media posts that defame the actor. Advocate Sana Raees Khan on Monday told the high court bench that in 2020, when the actor’s famous television serial “Anupamaa” was to premiere, her stepdaughter, Esha Verma,…
Mike Johnson is fighting for his political life, again Mike Johnson is fighting for his political life, again WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Mike Johnson is fighting for his political life, again. The Louisiana Republican’s hold on the House speaker’s gavel and his position as second in line to the presidency will be tested Friday when a new Congress convenes and House Republicans weigh whether to reelect him to the post. The challenge, as always, is that Johnson will need almost every Republican vote to win. Johnson has a singular asset in his favor: President-elect Donald Trump endorsed him for…
Former Florida Gov. Buddy MacKay has died at age 91 Former Florida Gov. Buddy MacKay has died at age 91 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Former Florida Gov. Buddy MacKay, who lost to Jeb Bush in 1998 but still served 23 days in office after the sudden death of Gov. Lawton Chiles, has died. He was 91. The former Democratic governor took a nap after lunch at his home in Ocklawaha, Florida, on Tuesday and never woke up, his son Ken MacKay told The Associated Press. “It was a very peaceful end to a great life,” MacKay said. Buddy MacKay, Chiles’ lieutenant…
Donald Trump is expected to hold a big Washington rally the day before he’s sworn in as the nation’s 47th president Donald Trump is expected to hold a big Washington rally the day before he’s sworn in as the nation’s 47th president Donald Trump is expected to hold a big Washington rally the day before he’s sworn in as the nation’s 47th president ByCOLLEEN LONG Associated Press January 2, 2025, 3:48 PM WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump is expected to hold a big Washington rally the day before he’s sworn in as…
UPDATED with latest: It’s a new year — time to look at what’s ahead trophy show-wise. Here is a list of awards shows and nominations dates ahead as we get deeper into Oscar season and look ahead to the guild awards, Grammys, Tonys and more. Check back often for updates. RELATED: Deadline’s Complete Coverage Of […]UPDATED with latest: It’s a new year — time to look at what’s ahead trophy show-wise. Here is a list of awards shows and nominations dates ahead as we get deeper into Oscar season and look ahead to the guild awards, Grammys, Tonys and more.…