PM Modi to address joint session of US Congress on June 22

Assembly Polls 2023: BJP's Decisive Victory Shakes Opposition Foundations | Oneindia News

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a resounding victory in recent assembly elections, overshadowing the Congress and reshaping the political landscape. The BJP's triumph in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh reflects a saffron surge that defied initial expectations. Despite Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's commendable governance, a notable shift in tribal support highlights the complex dynamics at play. The BJP's strategic campaign, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, coupled with organizational strength, emphasises the formidable challenge facing the Congress in future elections. #electionsresults2023 #electionresult2023live #electionsresultlive #election2023update #election2023live #rajasthanelection2023 #rajasthanresults2023 #rajasthanassemblyelections2023 #mpelections2023 #mpelectionresult2023 #telanganaassemblyresults #telanganaelectionresultss #telanganaassemblyelectionresults #chattisgarhelection2023result #chattisgarhelection2023 #bjp #congress ~HT.178~ED.110~GR.124~

Assembly Elections Results: PM Modi's Hattrick Triumph: Is 2024 Next? | LIVE Speech Highlights

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates a political hattrick with recent victories in the Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan Assembly Elections. Tune in for exclusive highlights from his latest speech, where he hints at a potential hattrick in 2024. Get insights into the PM's vision and the unfolding political landscape. #PMModi #AssemblyElectionsResult #HattrickVictory #2024Elections #PoliticalSpeech #ModiSpeech #IndianPolitics ~HT.178~ED.194~GR.124~

Election Results 2023: Saffron party wins Hindi heartland | What led to Congress’s loss | Oneindia

As per trends till now, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) looks set to win the mandate for the fourth consecutive assembly election in Madhya Pradesh, makes a comeback in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, while the ruling Congress has suffered a major setback in two states in the Hindi Heartland. The Congress's poor showing in this round of assembly polls is only expected to consolidate its position in the margins of the INDIA alliance. The party, which was hoping to retain Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan and register a win in Madhya Pradesh, is now trailing far behind the BJP in all three. The only silver lining is Telangana, where it is on track to dislodge the decade-old government of K Chandrasekhar Rao. #electionsresultlive #BJPWins #BJPHindiHeartland #ElectionResults2023bjp #BJPElectionResults2023 #HindiHeartlandWin #HindiHeartlandBJP #electionresult2023 #liveelectionresult #rajasthanelection2023 #telanganassemblyelections2023 #telanganaelections2023 #mpelection2023 #chhattisgarhelection2023 #telanganassemblyelections2023 #telanganaelections2023 #livenews #latestnews #breakingnews #electionsresult ~HT.178~ED.194~PR.152~GR.124~

Indicted Republican Lawmaker George Santos Expelled from U.S. House | Oneindia News

In a historic move, the U.S. House expels indicted Republican lawmaker George Santos. Get the latest updates on this political shakeup and its implications. #GeorgeSantos #Expulsion #GOPIndictment #USPolitics #BreakingNews #oneindianews ~HT.178~ED.155~GR.123~

Donald Trump Trouble: U.S Judge turns down access request to Capitol Attack records | Oneindia News

In the latest developments surrounding former US President Donald Trump's legal battles, a judge has rejected Trump's request to access records from the congressional investigation into the US Capitol attack. In a decision on Monday, US District Judge Tanya Chutkan in Washington denied Donald Trump's request to obtain records from the Democratic-led House of Representatives probe into the January 6th attack. The former president argued that these records could be crucial for his defence against charges related to election interference. However, Judge Chutkan found Trump's justifications lacking. #DonaldTrump #CapitolAttack #TanyaChutkan #USCapitolAttack #DonaldTrumpLegalBattle ~HT.99~PR.151~ED.194~

US Pushes to Increase Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Amid Heightened Tensions

US Pushes to Increase , Nuclear Weapons Stockpile , Amid Heightened Tensions. 'Newsweek' reports that nuclear weapons have gained international focus amid a tense geopolitical landscape, particularly between the United States and Russia. Various studies in the past nine months have assessed that the two global superpowers control a combined 89% of the world's total nuclear weapons stockpile. . In late October, the U.S. House of Representatives pushed to increase spending for present and future nuclear stockpiles, defense and uranium enrichment. In late October, the U.S. House of Representatives pushed to increase spending for present and future nuclear stockpiles, defense and uranium enrichment. If passed, the new resolution would provide $56.96 billion for the 2024 fiscal year, with over $19 billion for updating weapons stockpiles and infrastructure. According to a March report by the Federation of American Scientists (FAS), just nine countries control about 12,500 warheads. . FAS' statistics estimate that Russia's total nuclear stockpile consists of 5,889 active and retired weapons, while the U.S.' total is just below with 5,244. . The nations with the next-highest amount of nuclear weapons are China with 410, France with 290, the United Kingdom with 225 and Pakistan with 170. Generally speaking, right now the Weapons Activities budget is focused on ensuring that the U.S. has the capability to modernize and dismantle existing nuclear warheads, and to design and produce new warheads as needed, Michael Duitsman, research associate at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, via 'Newsweek'. Less than a third of the budget is for maintaining the current stockpile; the rest is dedicated to infrastructure and science, engineering and industrial capabilities, Michael Duitsman, research associate at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, via 'Newsweek'

This Day in History: Barack Obama Elected As America’s First Black President (Sat. Nov 4)

This Day in History: , Barack Obama Elected, as America’s First Black President. November 4, 2008. The 47-year-old Illinois Senator defeated 72-year-old Arizona Senator John McCain to become the 44th President of the United States. Born in Hawaii to an interracial couple, Obama graduated from Harvard Law School. . He taught law at the University of Chicago, before being elected to the Illinois State Senate in 1996. After gaining national notoriety delivering the keynote speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, Obama was elected to the U.S. Senate. Less than three years later, he announced his candidacy for president and clinched the nomination from NY Senator and former First Lady Hillary Clinton. His grassroots campaign utilized the internet with a unique message of hope, inspiring donations in excess of $500 million. 143 years after the end of the U.S. Civil War, almost 70 million Americans voted for Obama. He secured 365 electoral votes. If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible ... tonight, because of what we did on this date in this election at this defining moment, change has come to America, President Barack Obama, Nov. 4, 2008

House Passes $14.3 Billion in Israel Aid

House Passes $14.3 Billion , in Israel Aid. House Passes $14.3 Billion , in Israel Aid. A bill to provide monetary aid to Israel amid its war against Hamas was passed by the House on Nov. 2. The move is likely to "clash with the Democratic-led Senate," CNN reports. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer referred to the bill as a "deeply flawed proposal.". Democrats are upset that the bill doesn't include aid for Ukraine and would cut IRS funding. Democrats are upset that the bill doesn't include aid for Ukraine and would cut IRS funding. However, much of the GOP-led House is against sending more money to Ukraine. However, much of the GOP-led House is against sending more money to Ukraine. According to the Congressional Budget Office, cuts to IRS funding would increase the deficit and lose about $26.8 billion in revenue over a decade. The hypocrisy here is that by cutting funding to go after tax cheats, (it) will actually explode the deficit by billions and billions of dollars. What a joke, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement. We will work together on our own bipartisan emergency aid package that includes aid to Israel, Ukraine, competition with the Chinese government and humanitarian aid to Gaza, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement. As the two chambers continue to argue, another potential government shutdown is on the horizon, as funding expires on Nov. 17. New House Speaker Mike Johnson said he's committed to passing a bill to help Ukraine after dealing with Israel first, but it would need to include border security provisions. Ukraine will come in short order, it will come next. And you’ve heard me say that we want to pair border security with Ukraine … If we’re going to take care of a border in Ukraine, we need to take care of America’s border as well, House Speaker Mike Johnson, via statement

Israel-Hamas War: EAM S.Jaishankar says attack on Israel a big act of terrorism | Oneindia News

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday (local time) said the attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7 was a "big act of terrorism" and pointed out that there was also an issue of Palestine, which, he said, has to have a solution. Speaking at a Joint Secretary Session of the Senate's External Affairs and Defence Commission in Rome, Jaishankar said dialogue and negotiation can be the solution to address the Israel-Palestine conflict and underlined that terrorism was "unacceptable". He also reiterated that India's stand on the issue has been a two-state solution. #SJaishankar #EAM #IsraelGazaConflict #IsraelPalestineIssue #GazaWar #HamasWar #TwoStateSolution #MEA #Terrorism ~HT.178~GR.122~PR.152~ED.155~

Mike Johnson Is Elected New House Speaker

Mike Johnson , Is Elected New House Speaker. After Kevin McCarthy was ousted over three weeks ago, . Rep. Mike Johnson from Louisiana has been elected to take the gavel. . The GOP unanimously backed him with 220 votes, while 209 Democrats sought to elect Hakeem Jeffries. Johnson is an ally of Donald Trump. Johnson is an ally of Donald Trump. He was a main congressional figure in attempting to overturn 2020 election results. As the new speaker, Johnson faces mounting pressure on a number of issues. Government funding expires on Nov. 17, so the House and Senate will need to work together to avert a shutdown. Meanwhile, aid for Ukraine and Israel must be decided upon. . Meanwhile, aid for Ukraine and Israel must be decided upon. . Johnson has already had a measure come to the floor since being elected on Oct. 25. Lawmakers passed a resolution 412-10 in support of Israel amid its conflict with Hamas