Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge experienced dizziness while addressing a public rally in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district on Sunday. The incident occurred during a visit to pay tribute to a head constable killed in a counter-terrorism operation. While doctors are attending to him, party leaders confirm he is stable. Mr. Kharge’s scheduled rallies in the region are now in question, with doctors advising on his ability to continue campaigning.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress leader, pledged to restore Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir if her party comes to power. She accused the BJP of using the region as a political pawn and criticized the current administration as a ‘puppet government’ controlled by the BJP. Gandhi also raised concerns about unemployment, land grabbing, and the ‘Agnipath’ scheme, vowing to address these issues if the Congress wins the upcoming Assembly elections.
Senator Ron Wyden has introduced a comprehensive bill aimed at reforming the Supreme Court, including expanding the number of justices, strengthening congressional oversight, and enhancing transparency through stricter financial disclosure requirements. This proposal comes amidst growing public concern about the court’s recent decisions and its perceived influence on national policy.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth ₹44 crore belonging to Haryana Congress MLA Rao Dan Singh and his son in connection with a money laundering case linked to a bank fraud. The assets include flats in Gurugram and land in Haryana, Delhi, and Rajasthan. The ED alleges that Rao Dan Singh and his family members received ₹19 crore from funds allegedly diverted as part of a ₹1,392 crore bank loan fraud committed by Allied Strips Limited.
The House of Representatives passed a resolution rebuking Biden administration officials for their handling of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, with 10 Democrats joining Republicans in the vote. The resolution specifically names 15 current or former Biden administration members, including President Biden himself, and accuses them of prioritizing optics over security, leading to the deaths of 13 U.S. servicemembers in a terror attack at Kabul airport. The bill was spearheaded by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, who is also poised to lead the House in holding Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress over accusations he is stonewalling his probe into the withdrawal.
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut faced backlash after supporting the reinstated farm laws, leading to her withdrawal of the remarks. Social media users took the opportunity to praise her, suggesting her comments would benefit the Congress party in upcoming elections. The incident sparked discussions about free speech within the BJP and the party’s alleged suppression of dissenting voices.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee has advanced a contempt resolution against Secretary of State Antony Blinken, setting the stage for a potential House-wide vote on holding him in contempt. The move comes after Blinken refused to comply with a subpoena from the committee regarding the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan in 2021. Republicans allege Blinken is stonewalling their investigation into the withdrawal, while Blinken argues that his schedule at the United Nations General Assembly prevents him from testifying. The House GOP has previously held other Biden officials in contempt, but those cases were not prosecuted by the Department of Justice.
Rep. Maxine Waters, the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, is pushing for a bipartisan agreement on stablecoin legislation before the end of the year. She aims to resolve the ongoing debates over the regulatory framework for stablecoins and ensure consumer protection alongside federal oversight. Waters emphasizes the need for stablecoins to be backed by secure reserves and for the Federal Reserve to play a dominant role. She also challenges her Republican counterpart, Rep. Patrick McHenry, to demonstrate his commitment to bipartisanship.
The Karnataka government’s mandate of Urdu as a necessary language for Anganwadi teacher positions in Mudigere and Chikkamagaluru districts has triggered a wave of criticism from the opposition BJP, who accuse the Congress of being ‘anti-Kannada’. The BJP draws parallels to historical instances of Urdu imposition, sparking a heated debate about language and identity in Karnataka.
This article explores the striking parallels between the annual struggles of Congress to pass appropriations bills and the consistent disappointments faced by Major League Baseball teams, using the Cincinnati Reds as an example. Both Congress and the Reds find themselves in a cycle of promises and unmet expectations, with a lack of meaningful progress and a constant hope for a better future.
