Presidential Election: News
Trump's Justice Department fires officials who investigated him
The Justice Department has fired more than a dozen officials involved in criminal investigations against Donald Trump, CNN reported.
Where Kamala Harris's $1 billion campaign money went
Kamala Harris, the outgoing United States Vice President, and Democratic presidential candidate, lost the November 5 presidential election to Republican Donald Trump.
Is Trump eligible to run for president again in 2028?
In January, Donald Trump is set to become the 47th President of the United States, having defeated Kamala Harris with a significant lead in the Electoral College.
Cardi B v/s Elon Musk—and the story of 'puppet' remark
Rapper Cardi B has taken to social media to defend herself after Tesla CEO Elon Musk criticized her following a teleprompter glitch at a Kamala Harris rally in Milwaukee on Friday.
Elon Musk dances at Trump rally, calls himself 'dark MAGA'
Tech mogul Elon Musk has made his first appearance at a rally for Donald Trump, endorsing the Republican presidential nominee as the only candidate "to preserve democracy in America."
Mar-a-Lago membership fee raised to $1M: Is Trump selling influence?
Former US President Donald Trump has increased the membership fee for new members at his Mar-a-Lago resort, to a staggering $1 million.
Elon Musk pledges $45 million monthly to support Donald Trump
Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest individual with a net worth exceeding $250 billion, has pledged to donate $45 million monthly to America PAC, a pro-Donald Trump political group.
Donald Trump adds 'Victory' to his exclusive fragrance line
Donald Trump has launched "Victory," the latest addition to his exclusive fragrance line.
Biden ignored staff over unverified 'Hamas beheaded babies' claim: Report
Last month, United States (US) President Joe Biden ignored recommendations of some staffers to skip unverified claims of Hamas "beheading babies" in a speech, triggering backlash, per The Washington Post.
Meet Argentina's next president, who speaks with dead dogs
Argentines elected right-wing libertarian Javier Milei as their next president on Sunday after he vowed to bring major changes amid the soaring inflation and rising poverty in Argentina.
It's Dhankhar vs Alva in vice presidential election today
India will elect its new vice president (VP) on Saturday, more than a week after Droupadi Murmu became the country's first tribal woman president.
Droupadi Murmu takes oath as 15th president of India
Droupadi Murmu was sworn in as the 15th President of India by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Monday.
Droupadi Murmu may wear traditional Santhali saree for swearing-in ceremony
When President-elect Droupadi Murmu takes the oath of office in New Delhi on Monday, she may don a traditional Santhali saree.
Murmu vs Sinha: India elects its 15th President today
The polling for the election of the President of India will begin in Parliament and respective state assemblies on Monday.
Draupadi Murmu shouldn't be made 'symbol of Adivasi': Congress leader
In the run-up to the presidential election scheduled for Monday (July 18), Congress leader Ajoy Kumar raked up a controversy by saying the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) presidential candidate Draupadi Murmu represents a "very evil philosophy of India."
Shiv Sena to support NDA presidential nominee Draupadi Murmu: Thackeray
A day after Shiv Sena legislators urged their leader Uddhav Thackeray to back the NDA presidential nominee Draupadi Murmu, the party on Tuesday implied it would support her.
#NewsBytesExplainer: How does India elect its vice president?
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu's term will end on August 10 and according to the Constitution, an election to fill the vacancy must be completed before the expiration of the term.
Election to elect next Vice President on August 6: ECI
The Election Commission of India (ECI) declared on Wednesday that the election to select India's next vice president would take place on August 6.
Draupadi Murmu files presidential poll nomination in presence of Modi
Draupadi Murmu, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate, filed her nomination for the presidential elections on Friday. PC Mody, the Returning Officer, received her nomination.
#NewsBytesExplainer: What numbers say about Sinha vs Murmu presidential contest
The battle for India's highest constitutional office, that of the president, will take place between the Opposition's joint candidate Yashwant Sinha and the BJP-led NDA's nominee Draupadi Murmu.
Who is Draupadi Murmu, NDA's pick for President
Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance has named Draupadi Murmu, a tribal woman leader, as its pick for the Presidential race.
Presidential polls: BJP-led NDA nominates ex-Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led (BJP) National Democratic Alliance has picked former Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu as its nominee for the upcoming presidential elections.
Presidential polls: TMC's Yashwant Sinha is Opposition's pick for president
Leaders of the Opposition parties, including the Congress, Samajwadi Party, and Trinamool Congress (TMC), among others, met on Tuesday afternoon and finalized the name of TMC leader Yashwant Sinha as their joint nominee for the successor of President Ram Nath Kovind.
Farooq Abdullah declines offer to be Opposition's presidential candidate
Member Parliament and National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Saturday declined the opportunity to be the Opposition's presidential candidate, saying he would rather contribute to Jammu and Kashmir politically.
Presidential polls: Opposition hunts for candidate as Pawar declines offer
In a meeting of the opposition parties convened by West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee to decide on a joint candidate for the president's election, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar on Wednesday declined the proposal to run for the top post.
Suspense over next President: Left parties suggest Gopalkrishna Gandhi's name
With the Presidential polls due on July 18, the Opposition is seeking to put up a united fight against the probable National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate.
#NewsBytesExplainer: How is the President of India elected?
Elected Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) and Members of Parliament (MPs) are set to vote on July 18 to elect India's 15th President.
India's Presidential Election will take place on July 18
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on Thursday that the election to elect the next President of India will take place on July 18.
Presidential polls: BJP, Opposition parties begin preparations in full swing
With the presidential elections due in July, both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Opposition parties have begun preparations in full swing.
President, vice-president elections: BJP banks on 'friendly' parties, chief ministers
With the presidential elections due in July, political parties are intensifying their preparations to get their candidates elected.
Trump to sign executive order targeting social media firms
US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order pertaining to social media, the White House has confirmed.
Twitter CEO responds after employee targeted for fact-checking Trump
When Twitter took the audacious step of debunking 'potentially misleading' tweets by President Donald Trump, a wave of criticism ensued, targeting one single man - Yoel Roth, the Head of Site Integrity at Twitter.
Trump's former campaign manager goes to jail for witness tampering
Former campaign manager of US President Donald Trump, Paul Manafort, had his interim bail revoked by a federal judge because of his alleged attempted tampering of witnesses ahead of his trial on money laundering, tax, and bank fraud charges.
Mark Zuckerberg apologizes to Britons through full-page newspaper ads
Following the backlash over the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has taken out full page adverts in British newspapers to apologize.
Putin wins 4th term as Russian President with 74% vote
Vladimir Putin is set to extend his power in Russia for another six years after winning the Presidential Election with 74% vote, an official exit poll said.
The 58th US Presidential Inauguration: All eyes on Trump!
Donald Trump's inauguration is almost upon us; the 45th President of the United States would assume office ten weeks after a stunning Presidential Election.