The US presidential election is on November 5. Former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, faces Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate. Over 75 million Americans have already voted. The election will impact US policies and global relations, including ties with India. The nation awaits the candidates' strategies, voter turnout, and election results.
It could take days to know the winner, as it did in 2020, because counting mail ballots takes time. But returns on election night could also offer clarity.
Indian Railways has halved the advance reservation period for tickets from 120 to 60 days, effective November 1. Aimed at reducing ticket blocking and cancellations, this move follows a review of reservation trends. Currently, about 21% of reservations are canceled, and 4%-5% of passengers do not show up for their journey, leading to frauds and illegal ticket accommodations.
The US supreme court has decided against lifting the block on President Biden's student loan repayment plan. The plan, paused due to legal challenges, would lower monthly payments and expedite loan forgiveness. Borrowers in the SAVE program are currently in interest-free forbearance, while the legal proceedings continue in lower courts to determine the plan's future.
"Swifties for Kamala" is the latest example of digital organizing among affinity and identity-based groups supporting Harris, especially since President Joe Biden left the race last month. Harris's campaign has effectively used virtual events to quickly mobilize volunteers and raise funds.
The Harris-Walz campaign might also be strategically emphasizing other topics that resonate more widely, such as economic policy, healthcare, and climate change. This approach allows the campaign to maintain a message centered on unity and forward-looking policies, avoiding the contentious issue of immigration.
Alfred Ruf, a 71-year-old man, admitted to poisoning his wife's Coca-Cola with a toxic substance to kill her and marry her daughter. He pleaded guilty to aggravated battery and was sentenced to four years in prison and five years of probation. The wife tested positive for drugs and reported him to the authorities. Ruf explained that the daughter and a female friend would instruct him to spike his wife’s drink, and then they would visit his home to add more of the substance to the drink while she slept.The US presidential election is on November 5. Former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, faces Vice President Kamala Harris, th...
