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What to Expect in the US Mid-Term Elections?

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We already discussed the role and relevance of the midterms in the USA back in 2022, during Biden's term. We are here to discuss the US Midterm elections in 2026, which is a referendum on Trump's second term.  US midterm elections comprise the race for the US Congress- House of Representatives, Senate, Gubernatorial Race, Secretary of State, etc.  The Midterm Election is the second most important election in the USA after the General Election, aka the Presidential Election. T he last Midterm election was in 2022, following the presidential election of 2024, which gave a resounding victory to Donald Trump.  AI Image Early Voting and Mail-in voting have already started, and the main election date is November 3rd. The convening of the new Congress is on January 3, 2027. This is a direct referendum on Donald Trump's presidency, which has one of the lowest approval ratings among presidents.  In the video, the presenter started with basic information on the US Midterm...
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News Capsule for the Month of October 2026

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The following are the top news stories for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can sign up using the email address on the left sidebar.  Article of the Month Kerala  Kochi airport plans luggage pickup from home.  Kochi Corporation Rejects TDLC Bid Following P&T Apartment Controversy.  At least 190 cases of locally acquired dengue have been confirmed in 6 counties. Keralam HM orders Vigilance probe against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over 2006 KSTP project.  Man, wife arrested for cheating trading firm in Kochi.  Malayali researcher shines in Germany; CUSAT's Sajna represents India at global climate programme.  Rajasthan’s Manganiyar folk musicians and traditional artisans brought their heritage music and craft to Kochi during the Indian Artisans Haat held at the Kaloor stadium ground. Kochi Water Metro drops 6 terminals, adds Nettoor; Total count reduced to 33.  3 killed, 8 injured as building colla...
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How Can the Opposition Politically Capitalise on the Current Protests?

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There are massive protests happening in Delhi-NCR over the demand for the resignation of the  Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar due to the discrepancies in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Amid all this, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has de-notified Jantar Mantar as a designated venue for protests and demonstrations, following recommendations from a committee set up to examine alternative locations.  According to the decision, three new venues have been designated for holding protests and demonstrations: Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in East Delhi. These protests are happening on an issue which was seldom in the public domain just three months back. Today, we are witnessing a strong gathering of opposition amidst the ongoing political climate for 12 years that was dominated by the BJP. Today, the opposition is setting the agenda, and the BJP is just reacting to it. The Protests against the CEC and ECI have put a big chance in favour of op...
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News Capsule for the Month of September 2026

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The following are the top news stories for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can sign up using the email address on the left sidebar.  Kerala  Beyond bridges, GIDA eyes a wider role in development of suburban islands.  Sex with minor wife can attract offence under POCSO Act; Muslim personal law no defence: Kerala High Court.  No extension for Behera; Ernakulam district collector given additional charge as KMRL MD.  Kerala CM rejects scholar's call to confine women at home, says women deserve equal space. He rejected Kanthapuram's remarks; 'That is a 19th-century argument'; cites Islamic history. Women not to be confined to homes or kitchens; KNM Markazudawa rebukes Aboobacker Musliyar's remarks. Woman identified in Palarivattom Onam pookalam vandalism case.  KT Jaleel backs Kanthapuram as remarks on women at public events spark row.  Kozhikode trader burnt to death in car; Petrol canister found a...
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