The House will meet Friday at noon and has to select a speaker before it can do anything else — including certify Donald Trump’s election victory. The House will meet Friday at noon and has to select a speaker before it can do anything else — including certify Donald Trump’s election victory. LOADINGERROR LOADINGWASHINGTON ― When it meets for the first session of a new Congress on Friday, the House of Representatives has to elect a speaker before it can do anything else.It’s not clear if Republicans are up to the task.Current House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) projected confidence on Thursday morning…
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The top Senate Democrat praised Wikler’s record as chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. The top Senate Democrat praised Wikler’s record as chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s backing is a boost for Ben Wikler, who has yet to reveal his level of support among the Democratic National Committee members who will actually elect the next chair.ALLISON ROBBERT/Getty ImagesSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) endorsed Ben Wikler’s bid to lead the Democratic National Committee on Thursday morning.In a series of social media posts announcing the endorsement, Schumer cited Wikler’s achievements as chair of the Democratic…
Karnataka Cabinet splits Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation, okays key projects Karnataka Cabinet splits Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation, okays key projects Karnataka Cabinet splits Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation, okays key projects The Karnataka Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, granted administrative approval for the disbursement of a long-term loan of Rs 137.85 crores, provided by the Ministry of Finance under the Special Capital Assistance Scheme. The loan is aimed at supporting the state’s capital expenditure, and Minister HK Patil emphasised that the decision was based on the state’s capacity and credibility. He highlighted that the loan would support balanced development and ensure the practicality of managing…
Veteran Malayalam journalist and award-winning author S Jayachandran Nair dies at 85 Veteran Malayalam journalist and award-winning author S Jayachandran Nair dies at 85 Veteran Malayalam journalist and award-winning author S Jayachandran Nair dies at 85 Malayalam writer and senior journalist, S Jayachandran Nair, known for reshaping Malayalam magazine journalism died on Thursday at the age of 85 at his residence in Bengaluru. Nair, was undergoing treatment for age-related ailments and died at 2.50 pm, sources close to him confirmed.Nair’s literary contributions are vast, with numerous books to his name. His autobiography, Ente Pradakshina Vazhikal, won the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in…
All Goa hotels full: Chief Minister says influencers sending wrong message All Goa hotels full: Chief Minister says influencers sending wrong message All Goa hotels full: Chief Minister says influencers sending wrong message Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has rejected claims by some social media influencers that tourists were ditching Goa for other places and criticised them for sending the wrong message about the state. He said all hotels and beaches in the state were full and urged the influencers to visit these places.Sawant’s remarks came after some influencers posted photos and videos of near-deserted beaches, restaurants and roads and claimed that Goa…
Shock and dismay prevails in Montenegro after a gunman fatally shot 12 people including two children in a western town before killing himself
President Biden said there is “no justification” for the “horrific” attack early New Year’s Day in New Orleans that left at least 15 people dead and dozens more injured.
Law enforcement agencies are expanding their investigation into the New Year’s ramming attack on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street which killed at least 15 people.
The man suspected in the attack in New Orleans had a checkered marital history punctuated by multiple divorces and financial difficulty, according to court records.
According to the White House press release, this award is given to Americans who “have performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens.”
Authorities say three people are dead and 20 others injured in a New Year’s fireworks explosion in a Honolulu-area neighborhood
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Nagpur man kills parents over being asked to switch college after failing exams Nagpur man kills parents over being asked to switch college after failing exams Nagpur man kills parents over being asked to switch college after failing exams A 25-year-old engineering student allegedly killed his parents in Nagpur after being asked to change his college. The incident took place on December 26 but came to light on January 1 after the bodies of Liladhar Dakhole (55) and his wife, Aruna Dakhole (50) were found inside a house in the city. The couple’s son, Utkarsh Dakhole, repeatedly failed his engineering exams, and…
Kashmir turns snowy as tourists flock to Gulmarg for New Year’s celebrations Kashmir turns snowy as tourists flock to Gulmarg for New Year’s celebrations Kashmir turns snowy as tourists flock to Gulmarg for New Year’s celebrations Kashmir turns snowy as tourists flock to Gulmarg for New Year’s celebrations
4 construction company staffers injured in attack on bus by masked men in J&K 4 construction company staffers injured in attack on bus by masked men in J&K 4 construction company staffers injured in attack on bus by masked men in J&K Four employees of a construction company suffered minor injuries in an attack on a bus that was carrying them to a project site in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district on Wednesday, leading to the detention of eight people who were being interrogated, officials said.The bus, carrying the employees of the company to a tunnelling project site in Marog, was intercepted…
Mumbai’s popular local train station welcomes 2025 with horn blowing ceremony Mumbai’s popular local train station welcomes 2025 with horn blowing ceremony Mumbai’s popular local train station welcomes 2025 with horn blowing ceremony Mumbai’s popular local train station welcomes 2025 with horn blowing ceremony
40-year-old toxic waste from Bhopal gas tragedy site leaves city for disposal 40-year-old toxic waste from Bhopal gas tragedy site leaves city for disposal 40-year-old toxic waste from Bhopal gas tragedy site leaves city for disposal Forty years after the Bhopal gas tragedy, the shifting of about 337 metric tonnes of chemical waste stored at the Union Carbide factory site commenced on Wednesday for its disposal.On the night of December 2, 1984, a massive release of methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas from the Union Carbide plant transformed the city into a gas chamber, killing more than 15,000 people and affecting over 600,000.advertisementThe waste,…
Man claims wife kidnapped due to inter-caste marriage, court seeks her appearance Man claims wife kidnapped due to inter-caste marriage, court seeks her appearance Man claims wife kidnapped due to inter-caste marriage, court seeks her appearance The Bombay High Court has directed the Mumbai Police to ensure that a woman is produced before it after a plea was filed before the woman’s husband claiming that his wife had been kidnapped two weeks ago.A bench of Justices Dr Neela Gokhale and Ashwin Bhobe, while hearing the plea of Pradeep Rajesh Kumar Gupta, directed the Mumbai Police to present the woman, who is currently…
Rajasthan to hold 3-tier review of pacts signed during global investment summit Rajasthan to hold 3-tier review of pacts signed during global investment summit Rajasthan to hold 3-tier review of pacts signed during global investment summit The Rajasthan government on Wednesday announced that a three-tier review will be held of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed under the ‘Rising Rajasthan’ Global investor summit held in Jaipur.As per the state government, MoUs of more than Rs 1,000 crores will be reviewed by a team led by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. MoUs between Rs 100 crores to Rs 1000 crores will be reviewed by…
Territorial Army launches task force for Gomti river rejuvenation Territorial Army launches task force for Gomti river rejuvenation Territorial Army launches task force for Gomti river rejuvenation The Territorial Army on Wednesday established a new task force dedicated to the rejuvenation and protection of the Gomti River.According to a statement by the Territorial Army, the company, named Ganga Task Force (GTF) battalion, will provide a boost towards environmental preservation and sustainable development.Comprising primarily ex-servicemen, the Ganga Task Force will take on responsibilities such as pollution monitoring, patrolling of riverbanks and ghats, public awareness campaigns, and riverbank stabilisation efforts.advertisementThe formal raising ceremony took…