As 40 per cent of the world's population are casting their vote in 2024 recent incidents have once again raised concerns about the misuse of AI-powered technology. Bad actors are using videos to deceive people, spread misinformation and influence public opinion.

AI deepfakes pose threat to elections worldwide

Ahead of the general election in India, every party members are weighing their options of political gains and survival .Considerations like these are making for a season of defections.

Bahujan Samaj Party MP joins BJP, 3 more in talks

Indian farmers are determined to continue their protest against the government. Almost two weeks after they started their march to Delhi, they have decided to stay put at two points on the Punjab-Haryana border till Thursday.

Farmers continue to protest on Punjab-Haryana border

In the race for the white house, all eyes are now on the Michigan republican presidential primary after Nikki Haley racked up another steep loss in the South Carolina primary to Donald Trump. With the former US President establishing his lead, trouble mounts for Haley as the Americans for prosperity, the political arm of the powerful Koch network ended their financial support for her campaign, who will continue to endorse Haley for president but in the form of words and not with cash.

Trump tightens hold on White House race; trouble continues to mount for Haley

In a historic development, Maryam Nawaz, daughter of three-time former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, has been elected head of Punjab province in Pakistan, the country's most populous province. She has vowed to not only perform as per expectations but to go above and beyond those expectations.

Maryam Nawaz, daughter of ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif, wins elections

Thousands of protesting farmers in India have put their march to Delhi on hold for two days. The decision was prompted by the death of a 22 year old protester on the Punjab-Haryana Khanauri border.

Indian farmers pause march to Delhi after protester’s death

After weeks of negotiations and hard bargaining, the opposition India national development inclusive alliance, sealed a few seat-sharing pacts with its coalition partners. Three alliance partners, the Samajwadi party, Aam admi party and The Indian national congress have reached a consensus on the seat sharing. Watch to know more!

India bloc finalised seat sharing pact in Uttar Pradesh | General Elections 2024

Campaigning began for the Iranian parliamentary election today. This is Iran's first election since the crackdown on the 2022 nationwide protests after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody. watch to know more!

Iran begins first election campaign since 2022 mass protests

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) by the law has time till February 22 to put on its website the related Forms 45, 46 and 47, concerning February 8 polls. However, ECP has conceded it was unlikely for the electoral body to meet the legal deadline despite best of efforts. Watch to know more!

Pakistan Elections: ECP ‘unlikely’ to meet deadline on publication of results

US President Joe Biden has announced that his administration is cancelling 1.2 billion dollars worth of student loans for nearly 153,000 aspirants who are eligible under a new program.

150,000 more student loan borrowers to receive debt relief

Federal filings show the U.S. president Joe Biden’s re-election campaign had nearly double the cash on hand of his Republican rival at the end of January.

Biden fund-raising outpaces Trump

US presidential hopeful Nikki Haley has no plans to drop out of the Republican primary race despite trailing far behind republican frontrunner Donald Trump. After facing three primary defeats in a row, Haley faces a turbulent fate in her home state of South Carolina which is scheduled to hold primaries this Saturday.

Nikki Haley won't quit despite trailing in South Carolina primary

Thousands of indian farmers resumed their protest-march towards delhi after failing to reach a deal for higher crop prices with the government. Chaos erupted as farmers clashed with police while they pushed to break the barricades and head towards the national capital.

Indian farmers clash with police as they resume march to Delhi

South Africa has announced the dates for its most pivotal elections. The president's office has said the nation will have the national and provincial elections on May 29th.

South Africa to hold national and provincial elections on May 29

After days of negotiations, Pakistan's two old-guard political parties have agreed to form a government. This report takes you through all the hectic efforts to form the government in Pakistan after the Feb 8 polls.

Pakistan: PML-N and PPP strike deal to form government

Tory voters believe Penny Mordaunt would be more likely to lead the party to victory at the next general election than Rishi Sunak, new polling suggests.

Tory voters think Mordaunt gives the party a better chance to win

Of the states in southern India, Tamil Nadu has had and continues to have the most distinctive political landscape, where language identity politics and state autonomy play a major part. This is a state that's dominated by two Dravidian parties - the DMK and AIADMK. This report by Sidharth MP tells you more.

BJP looking for gains in Tamil Nadu, fighting without allies

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday took exception to the involvement of Shahjahan Sheikh, Pradhan of the Zila Parishad, in the violence that has ensued in the Sandeshkhali area in West Bengal, as well as to the inability of the state police to apprehend him for more than 19 days.

Political tensions in West Bengal: Shahjahan's aides arrested, leader at large | Race To Power

Iran is gearing up for two crucial elections on March 1. They will be the first elections since the nationwide uproar in September 2022 that erupted over the tragic death of Mahsa Amini. 22-year-old amin was arrested for allegedly breaching Iran's strict dress code for women.

Survey shows majority of Iranians unwilling to participate in polls | Race To Power

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will soon face a crucial legislative test in the Knesset. Netanyahu will have to make a decision on two military conscription draft law. The outcome is expected to have repercussions for his coalition government, and it also affect its war against Hamas militants.

Netanyahu to make decision on 2 military conscription draft laws

With no decision yet on the government formation, leaders of the Pakistan Muslim league Nawaz and the Peoples Party of Pakistan will meet for their 6th round of power-sharing talks.

PML-N & PPP to hold sixth round of talks amid stalemate

Indian farmers have rejected the centre's proposal on minimum support price. With this, the protesting farmers will resume their journey to the capital, Delhi. The demonstrations come just months ahead of the general elections. We decode how will this back and forth impact BJP'S prospects.

Thousands of farmers to resume march to Delhi on February 21

Senior congress leader Anand Sharma, is reportedly upset by the Himachal Pradesh' seat being given to Abhishek Manu Singhvi. The stakes are high for the Rajya Sabha polls which are scheduled on the 27th of February.

Growing resentment in Himachal Congress ranks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch 14000 projects worth more than Rs 10 Lakh Crore at the fourth ground breaking ceremony for investment proposals received during the UP Global Investors Summit 2024.

UP Global Investors Summit: Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, PM Modi's investment push

Former US President Donald Trump commented on the current Supreme Court hearing that could determine his eligibility to run in the Colorado Republican primary. At a news conference on Thursday (February 8), Trump expressed confidence in the arguments presented by his legal team, emphasizing his leading position in polls across various states and the nation and questioning the fairness of potentially disqualifying the most popular candidate from the race.

Mega battle for South Carolina: Haley's last stand in home state | Race To Power

Confusion persists over the next government in Pakistan, 11 days after the elections. the two largest parties - the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz and the People Party of Pakistan have agreed to form a coalition with four other parties. but there is no agreement on the power-sharing arrangement yet.

11 days on, no headway in government formation in Pakistan

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