Former President Donald Trump has claimed that Google CEO Sundar Pichai complimented him on his recent McDonald’s visit, while also reiterating his allegations that Google search results are biased against him. Trump’s claims have sparked controversy and raised questions about the relationship between politicians and technology giants.
Melania Trump issued a statement condemning the assassination attempt on her husband, Donald Trump, during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. She expressed gratitude for the secret service and law enforcement officials who protected him and offered condolences to the families of the victims.
Polling has concluded in 23 States and Union Territories in the ongoing General Election 2024. The fourth phase of polling witnessed a voter turnout of 69.16%, marking a 3.65 percentage point increase compared to the corresponding phase in 2019. Key political figures, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, continue their campaigns across the country.
After an arduous election campaign, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy engaged in a leisurely game of football at the Central University in Gachibowli. Sporting an ‘INDIA’ jersey bearing his name, he joined students and a team led by Congress MLC Venkat Balmoori for an hour-long match. Despite being an avid football enthusiast and a former player, Mr. Reddy’s passion for the game is primarily recreational. This jovial interaction also served as an opportunity for him to connect with students on non-political matters and understand their perspectives on the country.
The Supreme Court has granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the Delhi Excise policy scam. Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on March 21 and was granted bail on May 10. The court imposed several restrictions on Kejriwal as part of his bail conditions, including barring him from visiting his office or the Delhi Secretariat and from making any comments regarding his role in the case.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to focus on the performance of his government over the last ten years rather than resorting to hate speeches. Kharge referred to a letter written by Modi to NDA candidates, expressing concern about the tone and content, which he believes reflects desperation and worry. Kharge emphasized that the RSS and BJP have consistently opposed reservations and challenged the PM’s claim that his party would take them away from SC, ST, and OBC communities.
The election campaign in Kerala concluded on April 24 with a distinctive style. Political leaders from various parties engaged in face-offs, while supporters showcased their dominance in the respective regions. Several prominent leaders, including Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Shashi Tharoor, Sunil Kumar, and K Muraleedharan, conducted their final campaigns in various locations across Kerala. This unique process is a characteristic of the electoral landscape in the state.
The Lok Sabha election campaign in Wayanad concluded peacefully on Wednesday evening. Electioneering reached a feverish pitch during the final hours, with candidates embarking on final whistle-stop tours across local bodies. Rallies, roadshows, street plays, and processions were held by political parties in Kalpetta town and throughout the constituency, which spans the districts of Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad. District Collector and District Election Officer Renu Raj affirmed that all necessary arrangements are in place for the polls.
Public campaigning for the Chalakudy Lok Sabha constituency concluded with high-octane rallies and festive processions. UDF candidate Benny Behanan started the day interacting with voters at Angamaly market before joining the main rally at Chalakudy bus station. LDF candidate C. Raveendranath began his day with a roadshow at Kolencherry, followed by rallies in various Assembly segments. NDA candidate K.A. Unnikrishnan led a rally at Angamaly, accompanied by BJP and BDJS workers. Twenty20 candidate Charlie Paul held a closing event at Kolencherry. All candidates are now in a silent campaign period ahead of the April 26th polling day.
The Congress party has distanced itself from Sam Pitroda’s comments on inheritance tax, stating that sensationalizing them is an attempt to divert attention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s election campaign. Pitroda, the president of the Indian Overseas Congress, had discussed the inheritance tax law in the United States and mentioned the issue of “redistribution of wealth”. The Congress general secretary, Jairam Ramesh, clarified that Pitroda’s views do not necessarily reflect the party’s position.
