Families of nursing home residents who died during the COVID-19 pandemic will be present at former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s congressional testimony on Tuesday, September 10th. They are seeking accountability for his administration’s handling of the crisis, particularly regarding the directive to place COVID-19 patients in nursing homes.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh sharply criticized Rahul Gandhi’s comments on the RSS in the US, calling the Congress leader a ‘traitor’ and suggesting he learn about the organization’s history. BJP leaders also criticized Gandhi, accusing him of insulting India and praising China. The controversy arose from Gandhi’s remarks about the RSS’s ‘one idea of India’ versus the Congress’s belief in a ‘multiplicity of ideas.’
The Indian National Congress has announced its second list of nine candidates for the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections, challenging the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Notably, Brijendra Singh, who recently switched from the BJP, will contest from Uchana Kalan against JJP’s Dushyant Chautala. The Congress aims to regain power in Haryana after a decade of being in opposition.
The Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have finalized a seat-sharing agreement for the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections, with AAP contesting on five seats. The alliance, aimed at defeating the ruling BJP, is expected to be officially announced on Monday. The parties are prioritizing unity and addressing the needs of the people of Haryana, setting aside individual ambitions.
Two Florida lawmakers, a Democrat and a Republican, are working together to cap federal student loan interest rates at 3%, aiming to provide relief to millions of Americans burdened by debt. The bill has garnered bipartisan support, with both lawmakers expressing optimism about its potential to pass even in an election year.
Rajesh Joon, a Congress leader who was denied a ticket from the Bahadurgarh Assembly seat in Haryana, has quit the party and will contest the upcoming elections as an independent candidate. This comes after the Congress released its first list of candidates for the Haryana Assembly polls on Friday, fielding sitting MLA Rajendra Singh Joon from Bahadurgarh. Joon claims he was ‘cheated’ and ‘used and thrown’ by the party.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has declared its readiness to contest all 90 seats in the upcoming Haryana assembly elections, even as alliance talks with the Congress remain stalled. This comes amidst reports of a potential collapse in the alliance discussions, with AAP demanding more seats than the Congress is willing to offer. AAP leaders have expressed confidence in their ability to win, warning that those who underestimate them will regret it.
Talks between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress to form an alliance for the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections have hit a major roadblock. With seat-sharing negotiations on the verge of collapse, AAP is preparing to contest the election independently in 50 seats. The potential breakdown of the alliance could benefit the BJP and significantly impact the election outcome.
Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi expressed outrage over the rape of a woman in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, criticizing the government’s inaction and the bystander apathy that allowed the crime to unfold. They called for systemic change to ensure women’s safety and societal moral upliftment.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to keep interest rates steady through late 2025. Meanwhile, the Congress party has accused the head of SEBI of corruption. In Jammu and Kashmir, the BJP has released its election manifesto, promising financial aid and employment opportunities. Other news includes a potential bonus share issue by Godfrey Phillips India, a Supreme Court decision regarding Adani Goodhomes, and the parents of a Kolkata rape-murder victim denying bribery claims.
