With 90 seats up for grabs, the Haryana Assembly elections in 2024 are heating up with a fierce competition among political parties. The BJP, Congress, AAP, and new alliances like JJP-ASP and BSP-INLD are vying for power, each offering a plethora of freebies, job promises, and schemes to woo voters. The focus remains on agrarian issues, women’s welfare, and caste-based appeals, setting the stage for a multi-cornered fight and potentially complex post-poll alliances.
Rep. Darrell Issa accuses the State Department of misleading Congress about funding for a non-profit organization that provides guidance to migrants on how to navigate the U.S. asylum process. He alleges that the department’s funding of HIAS, despite their claims to the contrary, effectively encourages migrants to circumvent Mexican asylum options and enter the U.S. illegally.
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensex crossed the historic 84,000 mark for the first time, with over 250 stocks hitting their one-year highs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a fresh attack against the Congress in poll-bound Maharashtra, accusing the party of hindering progress for marginalized communities. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court’s YouTube channel was temporarily taken down after it was hacked and displayed cryptocurrency videos. The Tirupati laddu adulteration controversy continues to escalate.
Rep. Ritchie Torres is questioning the SEC’s use of the term ‘digital asset security,’ arguing that it lacks legal basis and was invented without any statutory or regulatory support. This comes after the SEC has faced criticism for its aggressive approach towards cryptocurrencies, particularly with the Binance lawsuit and the Ripple case.
The Congress party has demanded the restoration of Special Protection Group (SPG) security for Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi after a BJP minister made controversial remarks about Rahul Gandhi. Congress leaders condemned the BJP’s alleged attempts to create a hostile atmosphere against the Gandhis and called for increased security measures.
The Sustainable Aviation Futures North America Congress, taking place in Houston, Texas from October 2-4, 2024, will bring together over 600 leaders in the aviation decarbonization field. The event focuses on achieving net-zero aviation emissions and scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production by 2050. Through panel discussions, technical sessions, and networking opportunities, attendees will collaborate and explore solutions for a sustainable future of air travel.
Republican Senator Ron Johnson accuses the Secret Service and FBI of hindering the investigation into the assassination attempt against former President Trump, citing a lack of crucial information, including autopsy reports, toxicology reports, and FBI interview forms. The senator highlights the redaction of crucial information in provided documents and points to the Secret Service’s slow response to information requests.
Ahead of the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections in October, a look at recent electoral trends reveals a potential shift in favor of the Congress. While the BJP has held power since 2014, the Congress has seen a resurgence in vote share and leadership, particularly among Dalit voters. This analysis explores the factors contributing to this trend and its implications for the upcoming election.
A comment targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, allegedly made from the official X handle of the Noida/Gautam Budh Nagar District Magistrate, has sparked outrage. The comment, which was deemed inappropriate by many, has led to calls for action against the officer. The District Magistrate has since claimed his account was compromised and an FIR has been filed.
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi visited the CPI(M) party office in Delhi to pay her respects to the late General Secretary, Sitaram Yechury, who passed away on September 12th.
