Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump, left, with Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, right, at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. | Photo Credit: AP
Trump claims victory over Harris
Donald Trump claimed victory and vowed to “heal” the country as the result saw him defeat Kamala Harris in a stunning White House reversal. Mr Trump took the stage at his campaign headquarters in Florida alongside his wife Melania and several of their children. “We will help our country,” said the former Republican President. Mr Trump, who won in Wisconsin, cleared the 270 electoral votes he needed to win the Presidency. The former President also won the swing states of Pennsylvania and Georgia.
The Union Cabinet approved the ‘PM Vidyalaxmi’ scheme for students to get easy loans for higher education
The Union Cabinet has approved the new scheme of PM Vidyalaxmi which provides financial support to meritorious students who are facing financial constraints preventing them from pursuing higher education. Under the scheme, anyone enrolled in a Quality Higher Education Institution (QHEI) will get an unsecured, unsecured loan from banks and financial institutions to cover tuition fees and other costs associated with the course. .
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, amid the uproar, passed a resolution to restore special status
The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Assembly proceedings were adjourned for today amid unrest after the House passed a resolution calling for dialogue between the Center and its elected representatives to restore the erstwhile state’s special status. Speaker Abdur Rahim Rather put the resolution to vote and it passed with the majority of legislators supporting it.
Caste census launched in Telangana
Backward Class Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar launched a door-to-door survey in Telangana at the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) office in Hyderabad. The survey is to assess the social, economic, political, caste and educational status of all households across the State. This is done by the State Planning Department. The minister said that the last caste census was conducted in 1931.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah was questioned by the Lokayukta police in Mysuru about the MUDA case
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was questioned by the Lokayukta police for almost two hours over alleged irregularities in the allotment of a compensation site to his wife Parvathi by the Mysuru Municipal Development Authority (MUDA). Mr. Siddaramaiah said he has answered all the questions raised by the sleuths. His answers were recorded and then read to him for accuracy.
CBSE removes ‘stupid’ schools: Affiliation of 21 schools withdrawn, six schools downgraded
In a crackdown on ‘stupid’ admissions, the Central Board of Secondary Education canceled the affiliation of 21 schools and downgraded six schools from senior to secondary level, officials said. “We are taking decisive action to combat the spread of dummy schools and send a clear message to all affiliated institutions to resist the lure of accepting fake admissions or not taking admission,” said CBSE Secretary Himanshu Gupta.
The Supreme Court asked NCP’s Ajit Pawar to publish a disclaimer in newspapers within 36 hours
The Supreme Court ordered the faction of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to publish a disclaimer in newspapers, including in Marathi, that the issue of allocation of the “jam” symbol is pending in court. A Bench of Justices Surya Kant, Dipankar Datta and Ujjal Bhuyan heard the faction led by Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar on the use and misuse of the “jam” symbol while suggesting that the group is targeting voters.
‘Real democracy functions differently’: India slams Pakistan at United Nations
Member of Parliament Rajiv Shukla responded to Pakistan at the United Nations during the UN session when Pakistan again raised the Kashmir issue. Mr. Shukla, while referring to Pakistan, said, “A delegation is still using this August forum to lie and lie. Usually this delegation uses disinformation and misinformation. This delegation tends to measure the largest democracy in the world using the same yardstick”.
EAM Jaishankar calls on Australian PM Albanese, discusses relations
Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar called on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and discussed ways to expand the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership. During the meeting, Mr. Jaishankar also conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings to the Albanians. The minister is on an official visit to Australia from November 3-7. He also met New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters in Canberra.
Indian service providers signaled strong growth in October amid favorable conditions
Service India Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) recovered from a ten-month low in September to reach 58.5 in October supported by a strong expansion in output and new business, which in turn boosted job creation, said the monthly survey. HSBC India’s seasonally adjusted Services Business Activity Index rose from 57.7 in September to 58.5 in October, as a strong sales pipeline and strong demand conditions supported an increase in business activity.
‘Concerns’ in Ukraine in Trump’s victory at a critical moment in the war
Donald Trump’s victory in the US Presidential election has caused anxiety on the streets of Kyiv at a defining moment of the war as Ukrainian defenses tighten under Russian pressure. Natalia Pichakchi, who fled the southern city of Mariupol now controlled by Russian forces after a brutal siege in 2022, said she expected vital aid to start drying up. “It’s worrying. Disturbing,” he said. “Something will change; there will not be the same support as before,” he added.
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear Facebook’s bid to escape securities fraud charges
The US Supreme Court will consider Facebook Meta’s bid to settle a federal securities fraud lawsuit brought by shareholders who accuse the social media platform of misrepresenting its misuse of user data. The plaintiffs accuse Facebook of misleading investors in violation of the Securities Exchange Act, a 1934 federal law that requires publicly traded companies to disclose their business risks.
Switzerland’s ‘burqa ban’ comes into force from 2025
“The controversial Swiss ban on face coverings in public spaces known as the “burqa ban” will come into effect on January 1,” the Government said. Passed in a 2021 referendum in neutral Switzerland and condemned by Muslim associations, the measure was launched by the same group that organized the 2009 ban on new minarets. The governing Federal Council said it had issued a statement establishing the ban and that anyone who violates the law will be fined up to 1,000 Swiss francs ($1,144).
Gauff beat Swiatek to reach the semifinals at the WTA Finals
Coco Gauff earned her second win over Iga Swiatek in 13 career matches, winning 6-3, 6-4 at the WTA Finals to reach the semifinals of the season-ending tournament. The result means Swiatek cannot move up from No. 2 in this week’s rankings, so Aryna Sabalenka will finish the year at No. 1 for the first time.
Indian boxer Mandeep Jangra won the WBF world title
Indian professional boxer Mandeep Jangra won the World Boxing Federation super featherweight world title after defeating England’s Conor McIntosh in the Cayman Islands. He delivered powerful punches from the start, maintaining his stamina for 10 rounds, as the British boxer struggled to keep up.
Published – November 06, 2024 6:59 PM IST
