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US: Jain Acharya Lokesh honoured with American Presidential Award

Ahimsa Vishwa Bharati and World Peace Centre founder Jain Acharya Lokesh has been honoured with the American Presidential Award at Capitol Hill in Washington. He is the first Indian monk to be honoured with the American Presidential Award.... read..

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Slovakia: Peter Pellegrini wins presidential elections, rival Ivan Korcok concedes defeat

Slovakia's Parliament Speaker Peter Pellegrini secured a win against pro-West career diplomat Ivan Korcok for the Slovak presidency in a runoff election held on Saturday, Politico reported.... read..

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Pakistan: Asif Ali Zardari seeks presidential immunity in Thatta water supply case

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday filed a plea with the accountability court, requesting presidential immunity in Thatta water supply project case, ARY News reported.... read..

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Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto wins presidential election, confirms Election Commission

Prabowo Subianto has been elected as the President of Indonesia, after a decisive win against two rivals who have vowed to file a legal complaint about the voting.... read..

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Donald Trump wins Republican presidential primary in Illinois

Former US President Donald Trump has won the Republican primary in Illinois, reported The Hill, citing Decision Desk HQ.... read..

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Polling for Russian presidential elections in India ends, 1701 cast votes

Voting for Russian presidential elections concluded in the country with a total of 1701 votes cast, the Russian Embassy in India informed.... read..

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Russian Presidential polls: Putin leads over 87 per cent votes, says state media

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is running for the country's top office again as an Independent, opened up a yawning gap over his rivals in the race as he was leading with 87.34 per cent votes based on the results of processing 50.02 per cent of the... read..

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Russian Presidential polls: Putin leads with 87 per cent votes, says state media

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is running for the country's top office again as an Independent, opened up a yawning gap over his rivals in the race as he was leading with 87.34 per cent votes based on the results of processing 50.02 per cent of the... read..

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Woman pours dye into ballot box in protest against Russian presidential election: Report

Amid the ongoing Russian presidential elections, several Russians reportedly poured dye into ballot boxes in protest against the polling that was most likely to end in favour of Vladimir Putin, CNN reported on Friday.... read..

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Vladimir Putin casts his vote online on Day 1 of Russia's presidential polls

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is running for the country's top office again as an independent candidate, cast his electronic vote in the presidential elections, Russia-based TASS reported.... read..

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Russia: Voting for presidential elections begins, polling stations open door in Far East c

Voting for presidential elections will take place in Russia from March 15-17. Polling stations have already opened in Russia's Far Eastern regions, particularly the easternmost Kamchatka and Chukotka, TASS reported.... read..

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"This is our responsibility": Voting held in Kerala for Russian Presidential polls

Russian citizens residing in Kerala cast their votes for the Russian presidential elections at the booth specifically arranged at the Honorary Consulate of the Russian Federation, Russian House, in Thiruvananthapuram.... read..

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"I am calling on you...": Putin urges Russians to take part in presidential polls

President Vladimir Putin called on Russians to take part in the upcoming presidential election to be held on March 15-17, state news agency TASS reported on Thursday.... read..

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US: Biden, Trump clinch presidential nominations, set for another general election rematch

US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have secured the Democratic and Republican presidential nominations, respectively, setting up a rematch with each other, according to CNN.... read..

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AIBA writes to President, seeks Presidential Reference to Supreme Court on Electoral Bonds scheme

The All India Bar Association (AIBA) on Tuesday wrote a letter to the President of India and requested for Presidential Reference to the Supreme Court of India on the Electoral Bonds scheme under Article 143 of the Constitution of India.... read..

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Pakistan: Grand Democratic Alliance announces to boycott presidential election

The leader of the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA), Pir Sadaruddin Shah Rashdi, has announced that his party will abstain from the March 9 presidential elections that are slated to take place in Pakistan later today, according to ARY News.... read..

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Pakistan: Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari campaigns for father as presidential election nears

Pakistan People's Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari continued his campaign efforts for his father on the eve of the presidential election, hosting lawmakers from the National Assembly and the Senate at Sindh House in Islamabad, Dawn reported.... read..

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Pakistan presidential election: Counting begins as voting concludes; Zardari sweeps Balochistan, Achakzai leads in KP

The voting in the presidential election in Pakistan concluded in the National Assembly and all provincial assemblies at 4 pm. The counting process is now in progress.... read..

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Pakistan poll panel announces Asif Ali Zardari's victory in presidential election

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has declared that PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari secured victory with 411 votes in the presidential election, while his opponent PkMAP Chairman Mehmood Khan Achakzai got only 181 votes, Dawn reported.... read..

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Pakistan: MQM-P announces to vote for Asif Ali Zardari in presidential polls

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has announced that it will support Asif Ali Zardari of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) in the forthcoming presidential elections, according to ARY News.... read..

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Nikki Haley quits Republican presidential candidate race, paves way for Donald Trump

Republican presidential candidate, Nikki Haley formally announced on Wednesday to end her Republican presidential candidate campaign, CNN reported.... read..

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US: Nikki Haley to quit Republican presidential candidate race, paving way for Donald Trump

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley will announce her exit from the presidential race, CNN reported citing sources familiar with her plans on Wednesday.... read..

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Pakistan: PKMAP holds rally against raid on presidential candidate Achakzai

Pashtoonkhwa Milli Awami Party on Monday held a rally against the raid at its chairman Mahmood Khan Achakzai's residence in Quetta and announced a shutterdown strike today, Pakistan-based Dawn reported.... read..

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf urges Election Commission to delay presidential, senate elections

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday urged the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to postpone the forthcoming presidential and Senate elections, reported The Nation.... read..

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Pakistan: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam opts to refrain, Muttahida Qaumi Movement sets terms for presidential vote

Asif Ali Zardari's popularity among allies appears to have faded since his initial presidential election victory in 2008, with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) choosing to refrain from participating in the presidential election, as reported by Dawn.... read..

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Pakistan: Asif Ali Zardari, Mahmood Achakzai submit nomination papers for presidential polls

Former Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari as a joint candidate of Pakistan Peoples Party and Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) and Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PKMAP) chief Mahmood Achakzai as a candidate of the Sunni Ittehad Council have submitte... read..

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Pakistan Election Commission issues schedule for presidential polls

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday issued the notice and schedule for the presidential elections scheduled to be held on March 9, Pakistan-based Geo News reported.... read..

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US President Joe Biden projected to win Michigan's Democratic presidential primary

US President Joe Biden secured a win in Michigan's Democratic primary on Tuesday, NBC News projects. There was never a doubt over Biden's win against his rival, Representative Dean Phillips. However, the only question was the extent to which a loose-knit ... read..

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South Carolina primary: Trump beats Haley in her home state, moves closer to 2024 presidential nomination

Former US President came another step closer to getting the Republican presidential nomination by registering a landslide victory in the South Carolina primary on Saturday and defeating GOP rival Nikki Haley at her home turf and casting grave doubt on her... read..

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Pakistan's Election Commission gears up to hold presidential poll by March 9: Report

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is gearing up to hold the election for the office of Pakistan's President by March 9, two days prior to the retirement of half of the senators after completing their six-year terms, Pakistan-based Dawn reported.... read..

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Pak: Bilawal rejects power-sharing proposal, declares Zardari as PPP's presidential candidate

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari disclosed that he has declined a proposed power-sharing arrangement, wherein the prime minister's office would be shared between two parties. Bilawal firmly stated that his father, former presi... read..

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Pakistan: Bilawal confirms father Asif Ali Zardari will be party's presidential candidate

Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari confirmed that his father, Asif Ali Zardari, would be the party's candidate for the presidential elections, Dawn reported.... read..

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Indonesia: Prabowo Subianto claims victory in presidential polls while official voting underway

Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto declared victory in the presidential polls after unofficial vote counts showed him leading significantly over his rivals, Al Jazeera reported.... read..

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Alexander Stubb wins Finland's presidential election

Alexander Stubb won the election runoff against ex-Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto to become Finland's next president and steer the country's foreign and security policy, reported Al Jazeera.... read..

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Thousands of supporters of presidential candidates storm streets in Indonesia as nation gears up for polls

Tens of thousands of supporters of Indonesia's presidential candidates have descended onto the country's streets, including in Jakarta and other cities, to see their last-ditch campaigns before heading to the polls in the world's biggest single-day electi... read..

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US: Trump name drops Tim Scott, Kristi Noem as top Vice Presidential picks

US former president Donald Trump on Sunday stoked rumours about his choice for a running mate in 2024 by mentioning Senator Tim Scott and Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota in response to a question about his preference for the vice president contenders... read..

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Maldives' two main opposition parties to boycott presidential statement by Muizzu on Feb 5

As the political turmoil continues in the Maldives, the island nation's two main opposition parties--the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and The Democrats Party--have chosen not to attend the presidential statement scheduled for February 5, Maldives-base... read..

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US Presidential Elections 2024: Key dates and events, what lies ahead

The 2024 presidential election began this week in Iowa, with the state holding its first-in-the-nation caucuses, where former US President Donald Trump registered a huge victory with an unprecedented margin.... read..

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Former Taiwan President Tsai thanks Dalai Lama for wishing party after victory in presidential polls

Former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen expressed gratitude to Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama after he congratulated her colleague Lai Ching-te for winning third straight term for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in Taiwanese presidential election... read..

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Ramaswamy pulls out of US Presidential race after Iowa Caucus results, throws support behind Trump

Indian-American entrepreneur and GOP leader Vivek Ramaswamy pulled out of the White House race on Tuesday after a weak showing in the Republican Party's first nominating contest in Iowa.... read..

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After losing Taiwan presidential elections, Hou Yu-ih returns to mayoral duties in Taipei City

Hou Yu-ih returned to his role as mayor of New Taipei City on Sunday, after he lost the Taiwan presidential elections to Lai Ching-te, reported Taiwan News.... read..

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Taiwan: DPP candidate Lai Ching-te wins presidential polls amid escalating tensions with China

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate Lai Ching-te has won the much-anticipated Taiwanese presidential polls and is set to be the next President amid concerns of escalating tensions with China, Taiwan News reported.... read..

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As Taiwan heads to polls, countries three presidential candidates cast their ballots

As Taiwanese prepare to cast their votes to determine the fate of their country, the three presidential contenders for Taiwan in the 2024 general election cast their ballots early on Saturday, according to Taiwan News.... read..

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Maldives ruling coalition used anti-India sentiments in 2023 presidential polls: EU Report

The Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People's National Congress (PNC) -- the two main parties in the ruling coalition in Maldives -- used 'anti-India' sentiments during the campaigning for the 2023 presidential polls, a report by European Union Ele... read..

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Taiwan's Presidential frontrunners clash over future of trade with Beijing

Taiwan's presidential candidates clashed over future trade agreements with China on Tuesday, as the two leaders presented contrasting opinions regarding the same.... read..

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Year Ender 2023: Trump entrapped in legal hassles, Biden struggles ahead of US Presidential polls

Recent survey ahead of US presidential elections revealed that former President Donald Trump is leading incumbent President Joe Biden in pivotal swing states critical for the 2024 race, however, Trump is trapped in legal hassles, indicted on multiple crim... read..

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Egypt presidential polls: El-Sisi seeks to secure third term

Egyptians are voting in the country's presidential polls amid a severe financial crisis while Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is seeking a third term, reported Al Jazeera.... read..

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China intensifies efforts to interfere in Taiwan's presidential election: Taiwanese official

China has escalated its interference in Taiwan's upcoming presidential election, with a top Chinese leader urging officials to enhance effectiveness and discretion, CNN reported, citing a senior Taiwanese security official.... read..

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Russia to hold 2024 presidential elections from March 15-17 next year

Russia's Central Election Commission (CEC) will hold presidential elections on March 15 to 17 next year adding that elections will also be held through house-to-house voting in Russia's four new regions, including Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhia... read..

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Russia: Vladimir Putin confirms running for 2024 presidential polls

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday confirmed that he will be running for a fifth term in office in the 2024 presidential elections, state news agency TASS reported.... read..

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Russian senators set March 17 as date for next year's presidential election

The Russian Federation Council unanimously agreed to officially designate March 17, 2024, as the date for next year's presidential election at a plenary meeting on Thursday, Russian state-owned news agency TASS reported.... read..

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