First South Asian woman in state's General Assembly takes the seat; India-born Saba Haider wins Illinois House seatSaba Haider won a seat in the Illinois House of Representatives during the November 3 mid-term elections. She secured 70.9 per cent of the ...
06 Nov, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Homeless tents in her LA neighbourhood changed Nithya Raman's life: From volunteer to Los Angeles mayorNithya Raman, originally from Kerala, has etched her name in history as Los Angeles' first South Asian mayor. Elected during the pivotal mi...
06 Nov, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Who is David Crowley? 40-year-old Democrat from Milwaukee, whose family struggled with poverty and homelessness, becomes first Black governor of WisconsinDavid Crowley has won the race for governor of Wisconsin, marking a historic victory as the state's first Black governor. His campaign focu...
06 Nov, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Congress pursuing a politics of corruption, communalism and conflict: Union minister Sarbananda SonowalSarbananda Sonowal criticized the Congress party and its allies for their politics of corruption and discord. He emphasized the importance ...
05 Nov, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
'Come forward': Ashwini Vaishnaw challenges Congress to debate on SIR in ParliamentUnion Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has invited Congress to discuss the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. He emphasized that the p...
05 Nov, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Abdul El-Sayed was a three-sport captain and University of Michigan’s first Rhodes Scholar since 2004 - his athletic journey before winning Michigan’s Senate raceAbdul El Sayed won Michigan Senate: Before entering the US Senate, Abdul El-Sayed captained three high school sports teams, played lacrosse...
05 Nov, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Abdul El-Sayed: How a Rhodes scholar from Michigan became the state's first Muslim US SenatorAbdul El-Sayed's inspiring journey began in Michigan, shaped by his upbringing as the child of Egyptian immigrants. His dedication to socia...
05 Nov, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
What is Abdul El-Sayed's net worth? Democrat leader wins in Michigan to become first Muslim US senator; here's how wealthy he isAbdul El-Sayed completed his medical degree at Columbia University in 2014. He earned a doctorate in public health from Oxford University i...
05 Nov, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Deb Haaland: A single mother's journey to becoming the first Native American woman to govern a US stateDeb Haaland's election as governor of New Mexico signifies a notable achievement in political representation. She previously served as the ...
05 Nov, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Trump's midterm defeat dims hopes of North Korea meetingA meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un seems less likely following Trump's midterm election defeat. Analysts believe Kim has less i...
05 Nov, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
He lost the governor’s primary, then got picked as a last-minute replacement with 566 of 571 votes; 100 days later Troy Jackson unseated Susan CollinsTroy Jackson's political journey took an unexpected turn when he received the Democratic Senate nomination. After Graham Platner withdrew d...
04 Nov, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
Palmer Luckey left Facebook at 24, later invested $1 billion in Ohio Factory; his defence company is now valued at nearly $61 billionPalmer Luckey's journey began with Oculus VR, but his vision now lies with Anduril Industries, where he's spearheading the establishment of...
04 Nov, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
Meet Xavier Becerra, who becomes California's first Latino governor in over a century, defeats Trump-backed Steve Hilton; know about his political journey and what lies aheadXavier Becerra was born in Sacramento, California. His father was born in Sacramento and raised in Mexico, while his mother was born in Mex...
04 Nov, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
Beyond politics: Amy Acton, LaMonica McIver and James Talarico; meet the families behind the US midterm election winnersIn the recent US midterm elections, Amy Acton, LaMonica McIver, and James Talarico claimed significant victories. Acton's campaign was mark...
04 Nov, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Displeased by spotty obedience, Xi Jinping continues culling party leadersA record number of officials have been expelled from the Chinese Communist Party during the recent plenum. Among those removed were senior ...
03 Nov, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Omar Abdullah, Nidhi Razdan get married; J&K CM shares ‘new journey’ postOmar Abdullah and journalist Nidhi Razdan have recently gotten married after Abdullah's past divorce. Their relationship had been publicly ...
31 Oct, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi and Opposition are trying to create disorder: Nitin NabinNitin Nabin addressed the Goa BJP executive committee, highlighting the need for discussions focused on development. He accused opposition ...
27 Oct, 2026, 08.53 PM IST