From pinnacle of presidency, Biden saw political career melt in pool of pathos

From pinnacle of presidency, Biden saw political career melt in pool of pathos

New York, July 22 - Starting as a local councillor 54 years ago, Joseph Robinette Biden reached his lifelong ambition of becoming the leader of the most powerful country only to see his career melt in a pool of pathos, his mental and

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World leaders react to Biden’s decision to quit presidential race

World leaders react to Biden’s decision to quit presidential race

Washington, July 22 - Leaders from around the world have reacted to US President Joe Biden's announcement that he would not seek re-election this year, endorsing Vice-President Kamala Harris to run in the race for the White House, media reports said.

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Vance ties Kamala Harris to Biden calling him ‘worst’ President

Vance ties Kamala Harris to Biden calling him ‘worst’ President

Washington, July 22 - Senator JD Vance, the Republican nominee for Vice-President, sought to tie Vice-President Kamala Harris, who could become the Democratic nominee for President, to President Joe Biden's presidency, saying the latter was the "worst President in my lifetime" and Harris

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Kamala Harris says she wants to ‘earn and win’ Democratic nomination

Kamala Harris says she wants to ‘earn and win’ Democratic nomination

Washington, July 22- US Vice-President Kamala Harris said on Sunday that she was honoured to get President Joe Biden's endorsement and said it was the intention to "earn and win" the nomination of the Democratic party to run for the President.

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‘Democrats throwing Biden overboard’: Trump

‘Democrats throwing Biden overboard’: Trump

New York, July 22 - Republican Party presidential candidate Donald Trump crowed, "the Corrupt and Radical Democrats are throwing him overboard" after President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the race for the White House.

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Obama, Clintons praise Biden

Obama, Clintons praise Biden

Washington, July 22 - Former US President Barack Obama has called President Joe Biden "one of the most consequential presidents" and former President Bill Clinton said that Biden "advanced our founders' charge to build a more perfect union".

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Akhilesh Yadav in Kolkata for Trinamool’s Martyr’s Day rally

Akhilesh Yadav in Kolkata for Trinamool’s Martyr’s Day rally

Kolkata, July 21 - Samajwadi Party chief and Lok Sabha member Akhilesh Yadav arrived here on Sunday to participate in Trinamool Congress’ annual Martyr's Day rally.

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Three killed in landslide on Kedarnath Yatra route

Three killed in landslide on Kedarnath Yatra route

New Delhi, July 21 - At least three devotees were killed and six others injured in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath in a landslide triggered by rain on Sunday, officials said.

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Paris Olympics: All eyes on Bopanna and Sumit as India aim to relive 1996 tennis triumph

Paris Olympics: All eyes on Bopanna and Sumit as India aim to relive 1996 tennis triumph

New Delhi, July 21 - The 1996 Olympics was, historically speaking, the pinnacle of Indian tennis as a sport. Against all odds, Leander Paes, at the age of 23, won bronze at the Atlanta Summer Games in 1996 despite not being a major

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Centre to sign over 70 MoUs with startups to empower the disabled

Centre to sign over 70 MoUs with startups to empower the disabled

New Delhi, July 21 - The government is set to sign more than 70 MoUs on Monday between the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) and various startups and private organisations.

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Abhishek Banerjee breaks silence, calls for continued struggle against anti-Bengal forces

Abhishek Banerjee breaks silence, calls for continued struggle against anti-Bengal forces

Kolkata, July 21 - Finally breaking his silence, Trinamool Congress’ General Secretary and Lok Sabha member Abhishek Banerjee gave his message on the occasion of the party’s annual Martyr’s Day programme in Kolkata on Sunday calling for the continued movement against the anti-Bengal

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Union Budget: Investments in rural infrastructure key to boost new economy

Union Budget: Investments in rural infrastructure key to boost new economy

New Delhi, July 21 - There is a need to infuse investments in districts and rural areas both for accelerating traditional economic activities as well as the new economy especially focused on circularity, experts have said.

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Union Budget: Markets bet big on defence, capital goods, electronics manufacturing, tourism

Union Budget: Markets bet big on defence, capital goods, electronics manufacturing, tourism

New Delhi, July 21 - As the Centre is set to present the Union Budget 2024-2025 on July 23, stock market experts bet big on four key sectors -- capital goods, defence, electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM) and Tourism.

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TMC more violent than Left, should observe Introspection Day instead of Martyrs’ Day: BJP

TMC more violent than Left, should observe Introspection Day instead of Martyrs’ Day: BJP

New Delhi, July 21 - BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Sunday criticised the Trinamool Congress (TMC) for observing July 21 as Martyrs' Day, stating that the party has become "more violent than the Left parties" and should instead observe the day as an

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Paris Olympics: Quarterfinals first target as hockey team chases second successive medal

Paris Olympics: Quarterfinals first target as hockey team chases second successive medal

Paris, July 21 - India ended a long 41-year-old drought for an Olympic medal in men's hockey in Tokyo and now face a bigger challenge of breaking a long dry spell when it comes to winning medals in back-to-back Games. India last won

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HM Amit Shah in Pune today, set to boost morale of BJP cadres

HM Amit Shah in Pune today, set to boost morale of BJP cadres

Pune, July 21- Union Home Minister Amit Shah is attending a day-long state convention on Sunday in Pune to give a much-needed booster dose to the BJP cadres and send a strong signal to be ready for certain compromises and sacrifices for the

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Over 3.86 lakh perform Amarnath Yatra in 22 days

Over 3.86 lakh perform Amarnath Yatra in 22 days

Jammu, July 21 - Over 3.86 lakh devotees have performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra so far as another batch of 3,113 pilgrims left Jammu for Kashmir on Sunday.

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3 killed, 87 injured as Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen after Tel Aviv drone attack

3 killed, 87 injured as Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen after Tel Aviv drone attack

Tel Aviv, July 21 - At least three people and 87 others were left injured after Israeli airstrikes targeted oil facilities in the port on Yemen's west coast, media reports said.

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Amit Shah sounds poll bugle in Jharkhand, slams ‘most corrupt’ Soren govt

Amit Shah sounds poll bugle in Jharkhand, slams ‘most corrupt’ Soren govt

Ranchi, July 20 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday launched the BJP's campaign for the upcoming Assembly elections in Jharkhand, calling for ousting the Hemant Soren government and bringing the BJP to power with a full majority.

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Thackeray to grassroots cadre: Poll codes in 41 days, reach out to masses

Thackeray to grassroots cadre: Poll codes in 41 days, reach out to masses

Mumbai, July 20 - Cracking the whip, Shiv Sena (UBT) President and former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Saturday that the model code of conduct for the Maharashtra assembly elections in October is likely to be announced in 41 days and called

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