The H-1B midterm test: Why Indian tech workers could matter in the US electionsThe 2026 US midterms could make H-1B policy a political test among Indian-American voters, with Trump-era fees and tighter scrutiny affecti...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
Germany's Merz struggles to stay on track after humiliating regional election defeatChancellor Friedrich Merz faces political pressure after electoral defeats. His party lost seats in state legislatures for the first time. ...
21 Sep, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Billionaires abound in California. Why not tax their wealth?No state may be a more natural fit for a tax on billionaires than California. The state leans left politically, needs funds for healthcare ...
20 Sep, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
"Everything happening in Europe is result of systemic mistakes by the West": Putin on rise of 'Alternative for Germany'Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed Western systemic mistakes for current European challenges. The far-right Alternative for Germany pa...
12 Sep, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
EU countries to seek import curbs on chemicals, plastics, sources sayEuropean governments plan to use trade safeguards against surging imports. France, Italy, and Germany will request broad import quotas soon...
10 Sep, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Germany wanted more foreign workers. A far-right win may rewrite the immigration storyGermany spent years opening new routes for foreign workers and easing citizenship rules. The AfD’s record victory in Saxony-Anhalt does not...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Far-right Alternative for Germany party wins big in regional election but falls short of majorityThe far-right Alternative for Germany party achieved a significant victory in a regional election. This win secured them a strong presence ...
07 Sep, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
5 EU nations agree on model to send rejected migrants to 'return hubs' as early as 2027Denmark and four EU nations agreed on return hubs in non-EU countries. These facilities aim to send rejected asylum seekers to third nation...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
Count Binface, the man in a can with a plan, seeks Parliament seat in Britain's wackiest electionCount Binface, a comedian dressed as a garbage can, is challenging Nigel Farage. The candidate is running in a special election in Clacton-...
10 Aug, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
Pressured by Tesla, European regulators keep 'Full Self-Driving' safety data secretThe Dutch regulator RDW approved Tesla's FSD system, but refuses to share safety evaluation details. RDW cites Tesla's demands for commerci...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
India's next election could be decided by Gen Zs in Hindi heartlandIndia's next election could hinge on Gen Z voters concentrated in the Hindi heartland. A TOI analysis based on UN population estimates, Cen...
02 Aug, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Germany freezes family reunification rights for some refugeesGermany's parliament approved a law to halt family reunions for some refugees. This affects those with subsidiary protection for two years....
27 Jun, 2025, 03.11 PM IST
German parliament deals historic setback to would-be Chancellor Merz - what now?Friedrich Merz's bid to become German chancellor faced a setback as he failed to secure an absolute majority in the initial parliamentary v...
06 May, 2025, 05.51 PM IST
Akhilesh Yadav pitches for ballot voting, says EVMs not trustworthySamajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav advocates for ballot paper elections, questioning trust in EVMs. Joined by Rahul Kumar Kamboj, an ...
29 Dec, 2024, 05.28 PM IST
One parliament, 27 ways of voting: Europe's electionMore than 350 million people across 27 countries are called on to participate in one of the West's largest democratic events from June 6 to...
02 Jun, 2024, 10.40 AM IST
Germany approves immigration law revamp in bid to attract skilled workers"This draft law secures prosperity in Germany," Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said as she presented the government's plan in the chamber, ...
23 Jun, 2023, 06.15 PM IST
- Why other countries have scrapped electronic voting
Many nations have decided that electronic voting lacks verifiability, is not transparent by nature, and is vulnerable to errors and manipul...
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