Politics
Modi is Ultimate Star Campaigner, Says CT Ravi a Day After Rajinikanth Junked Political Plan
On Rajinikanth's announcement that he would not launch a political party, Ravi said that he respects his decision.
Fauci Sees U.S. Gaining Control Over Pandemic By Next Fall
The leading U.S. infectious disease specialist, Dr. Anthony Fauci, said on Wednesday he foresees America achieving enough collective COVID19 immunity through vaccinations to regain "some semblance of normality" by fall 2021, despite early setbacks in the...
Defying Trump, McConnell Delays Vote On $2,000 Checks And Opposes Defense Veto
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday put off a vote on President Donald Trump's call to boost COVID19 relief checks and urged the Senate to override his veto of a defense bill, in a rare challenge to his fellow Republican three weeks bef...
'Urban Naxals Having Field Day in Punjab': BJP's Chugh Hits Out at Amarinder Govt as Farmers Cut Power Supply
Chugh alleged that the state had lately been witnessing frequent incidents like blocking of roads and rail traffic, disrupting functioning of toll plazas and snapping of telecommunication lines which indicate that disruptive forces have been at work and t...
FAA To Reform New Airplane Safety Approvals After 737 MAX Crashes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Monday it would reform how it certifies new airplanes in line with legislation passed by Congress after two fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes that killed 346 people.
'Big Brother' AIADMK Rules Out Power-Sharing in Blunt Message But BJP Insists Ties Still Strong
The AIADMK told the BJP it has to endorse K Palaniswami's candidature for the CM's post for the polls and agree to its other terms, and if not, then rethink its 2021 electoral options.
Unemployment Benefits Expire For Millions As Trump Rages
Unemployment benefits for millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet lapsed overnight as President Donald Trump refused to signed an endofyear COVID relief and spending bill that had been considered a done deal before his sudden objections.
Millions Of Americans Risk Losing Jobless Benefits As Trump Refuses To Sign Aid Bill
Millions of Americans are about to see their jobless benefits expire on Saturday as U.S. President Donald Trump has so far refused to sign into law a $2.3 trillion pandemic aid and spending package, insisting that it did not do enough to help everyday peo...
Indian Farmers Agree To Meet Government Over Contentious Farm Laws
Leaders of Indian farmers' unions have agreed to meet ministers on Tuesday, possibly paving the way for a seventh round of talks with the government which has so far failed to mollify growers who say three new agricultural laws threaten their livelihoods.
'We Are Struggling': A Bleak Christmas For America's Jobless
Last Christmas, Shanita Matthews cooked up a feast for her family of three: Roast chicken, barbecue spareribs, spinach, macaroni and cheese.
U.S. Economy Losing Speed As Year Winds Down
The number of Americans filing firsttime claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, though remaining elevated as more businesses face restrictions and consumers hunker down amid an explosion of new COVID19 cases.
US Layoffs Remain Elevated As 803,000 Seek Jobless Aid
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell by 89,000 last week to a stillelevated 803,000, evidence that the job market remains under stress nine months after the coronavirus outbreak sent the U.S. economy into recession and caused million...
Court Extends Tenure Of Top Federal Prosecutor In Manhattan
The top federal prosecutor in Manhattan will remain in her role until Presidentelect Joe Biden decides whether to replace her upon taking office.
Nasdaq Supported By Apple As Weak Economic Data Weighs On Wall Street
The Dow and the S&P 500 slipped on Tuesday as concerns over a new variant of the coronavirus and weak economic readings prompted investors to lock in recent gains, while the Nasdaq was kept in positive territory by Apple.
Asian Shares Extend Losses On US Blacklist, Spread Of Virus
Shares retreated in Asia on Tuesday after the U.S. included dozens more Chinese companies in a Commerce Department blacklist in another blow to markets already wracked with uncertainty over the pandemic.
BJP's Saumitra Khan Claims Astrologer Told Wife to Join TMC, Sujata Says 'Still Wearing Sindoor'
A furious Saumitra Khan hastily called a press conference hours after Sujata Mondal joined the TMC, where he revealed his decision to sever their 10-year relationship and send her divorce papers.