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Keir Starmer went from election landslide to downfall after his supporters deserted himKeir Starmer's tenure as Britain's Prime Minister has ended less than two years after his election, marked by missteps and party infighting...22 Jun, 2026, 02.59 PM IST- Explainer: How will the next UN chief be chosen and who wants the job?The United Nations will elect a new Secretary-General next year. The process begins with a joint letter soliciting nominations from member ...22 Oct, 2025, 08.59 PM IST
- This Hollywood A-list star is the leading Republican in California governor's race; who is he and what are his chances of winning against Kamala Harris in 2026?Mel Gibson tops a GOP straw poll for California Governor but declines to run. Explore his criticism of Newsom’s wildfire response and the s...26 Mar, 2025, 03.37 AM IST
- Haryana, Punjab aiming for zero farm fires: Govt to SCThe Centre has informed the Supreme Court that Punjab and Haryana aim for zero paddy stubble burning this year. Despite a reduction in burn...04 Sep, 2024, 12.25 AM IST
- Elon Musk looks for Twitter’s new CEO, claims reportElon Musk is actively looking for a new CEO, a report claimed. This comes after Elon Musk asked a question in an informal poll whether he s...21 Dec, 2022, 12.20 AM IST
- CPAC accused to be in a quid pro quo with foreign backers as Trump's stalwarts rise with powerCritics from all fronts accuse CPAC to be involved in financial and other beneficiary dealings with charges claiming the gathering becoming...14 Mar, 2022, 09.57 PM IST
- Hectic meet between Ministry and Air Quality commission to reduce burning of farm stubbleThe Commission on Air Quality Management (CAQM) has also expressed concern that incidents of stubble burning in Terai may hit the air quali...31 Aug, 2021, 07.49 AM IST
- Hopes fading for woman UN Secretary-GeneralThe UN has been headed by a male Secretary General in all of its 70-year history.10 Sep, 2016, 11.44 AM IST
- Portugal's ex-premier emerges as frontrunner to succeed Ban Ki-moonGuterres was followed by Slovenia's former president Danilo Turk and Bulgaria's Irina Bokova, who serves as UNESCO Director-General.22 Jul, 2016, 05.58 PM IST
- UNSC holds first round of secret poll on next Secretary-General candidatesThe straw poll followed a series of closed-door meetings in which each of the 12 candidates, who have been nominated by their governments, ...22 Jul, 2016, 12.04 PM IST
- India seeks transparency in election of UN Secretary-GeneralIndia today called for doing away with "secret straw polls" to make the selection of the next Secretary-General more transparent.21 Oct, 2015, 04.31 PM IST
- Lok Sabha polls would be turning point in Goa politics: Manohar ParrikarThe Lok Sabha polls for two Goa seats would be a turning point for state's politics as the Congress would be defeated, Parrikar said.10 Apr, 2014, 05.27 PM IST
- Aneesh Chopra wins straw poll for Virginia Lt Governor40-year-old Chopra, who had formally entered the race last week, received more than 70 per cent of the votes in the straw poll held last ni...18 Mar, 2013, 11.54 AM IST
- Tune of communal harmony in KolkataOn the eve of the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid verdict, ET decided to do a straw poll at two traditional bastions of religious fervour in t...30 Sep, 2010, 04.03 AM IST
- I’m not disheartened: TharoorA day ahead of the last ‘straw poll’ for the UN Secretary General’s post, Indian nominee Shashi Tharoor on Sunday.02 Oct, 2006, 02.32 AM IST
- Tharoor second in third UN poll tooIndia’s quest to see an Indian as the UN secretary-general seemed to be getting more difficult with Shashi Tharoor coming second after Sout...30 Sep, 2006, 03.55 AM IST
- UNSC straw poll: Tharoor finishes close runner-upUN Secretary-General aspirant Shashi Tharoor has come in second in an informal straw poll held by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC...26 Jul, 2006, 01.45 AM IST
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