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Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to the press after he was convicted in his criminal trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, on May 30, 2024. A panel of 12 New Yorkers were unanimous in their determination that Donald Trump is guilty as charged -- but for the impact on his election prospects, the jury is still out. The Republican billionaire was convicted of all 34 charges in New York on May 30, 2024, and now finds himself bidding for a second presidential term unsure if he'll be spending 2025 in the Oval Office, on probation or in jail. (Photo by Steven Hirsch / POOL / AFP)

AA Edit | Trump is a convicted felon: Will US still vote for him?

With Donald Trump's conviction, the 2024 election poses the question: Can a felon return to the White House?

01 Jun 2024 12:08 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meditates at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, in Kanniyakumari, Friday, May 31, 2024. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | PM has every right to meditate

Opposition parties raise concerns over potential voter influence as PM Modi undertakes meditation retreat before crucial Lok Sabha elections

01 Jun 2024 12:05 AM

Rating agency credits Modi government's policies for positive outlook. (PTI File Image)

AA Edit | A morale booster for govt

S&P upgrades India's investment outlook amid economic growth

31 May 2024 12:05 AM

The heat takes its insidious toll even on the normally healthy as there is always the likelihood of developing heat illness and heatstroke in all ages. (Image: lifeforstock on Freepik)

AA Edit | As heat rises across India, let’s find new ways to cope

With temperatures soaring, calls grow for measures to combat rising heat-related deaths

31 May 2024 12:05 AM

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee greets supporters during an election roadshow in support of her party candidate from Kolkata North constituency Sudip Bandopadhyay for the Lok Sabha polls, in Kolkata. (Image: PTI)

AA Edit | A long, acrimonious campaign will end today

Hyper-local issues dominate acrimonious 2024 campaign, with Modi's Hindutva push and opposition's local agendas at forefront

30 May 2024 12:00 AM

Rescue work underway after a stone quarry collapsed amid heavy rain in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal, in Aizawl district. (Image: PTI)

AA Edit | Prepare for extreme weather

Northeastern states grapple with aftermath of Tropical Storm Remal, highlighting need for better disaster preparedness amidst climate change

30 May 2024 12:00 AM

The onset of the Indian monsoon, expected around June 1, could enhance the national mood alongside the eagerly awaited Lok Sabha and Assembly poll results. (PTI Image)

AA Edit | Timely onset of monsoon will be most welcome

The eagerly anticipated Indian monsoon may bring much-needed relief to drought-hit areas, coinciding with the crucial poll results on June 4

29 May 2024 12:48 AM

The recent events in Pune, involving a minor in a fatal accident and subsequent tampering of evidence, raise serious concerns about the integrity of the justice system. (AA File Image)

AA Edit | Porsche case: Shame on docs

Pune incident challenges rule of law amid allegations of corruption

29 May 2024 12:05 AM

Passersby look at the charred building of the Baby Care Hospital after a fire broke out here on Sunday, in east Delhi, Monday, May 27, 2024. Seven newborns were killed and five others injured in the incident, according to officials. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav)

AA Edit | Ignoring fire safety norms is proving very costly for India

Tragic fire incidents reveal negligence and greed behind safety lapses

28 May 2024 12:55 AM

Actor and Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan and players celebrate with families and friends after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 tournament at MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai, Sunday, May 26, 2024. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar)

AA Edit | IPL crowns a worthy champion

Shah Rukh Khan's KKR dominates with an unbeaten run, showcasing a perfect blend of batting, bowling, and fielding.

28 May 2024 12:49 AM

EC's move to publish constituency-wise voting numbers addresses concerns over transparency and integrity in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. (PTI Image)

AA Edit | EC disclosure welcome, but why was it so late?

Election Commission releases detailed vote count data amid calls for transparency

27 May 2024 12:05 AM

Indian actress Anasuya Sengupta, Bulgarian director and screenwriter Konstantin Bojanov and Indian actress Omara Shetty pose during a photocall for the film "The Shameless" at the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 17, 2024. (Photo by CHRISTOPHE SIMON / AFP)

AA Edit | A Cannes salute for Indians

Indian films and talent shine at Cannes with wins in the Grand Prix and Best Actress categories, highlighting diversity and social issues

27 May 2024 12:05 AM

The Reserve bank of India. (PTI File Image)

AA Edit | RBI’s booster shot to economy

Record Rs 2.1 Lakh Crore transfer fuels fiscal optimism amid market surge

25 May 2024 12:34 AM

European nations eye recognition of Palestinian state amid calls for peace. (Image: Freepik)

AA Edit | Self-ruled Palestine can bring peace to Mideast

International momentum grows for two-state solution in Israel-Palestine conflict

25 May 2024 12:27 AM

Britain's Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak holds a Q&A with staff at a distribution centre in Ilkeston in the East Midlands on May 23, 2024 as part of a campaign event ahead of a general election on July 4. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / POOL / AFP)

AA Edit | Sunak rolls the poll dice

Facing steep odds, Sunak's Tories call for early polls amid Labour Party dominance and mounting crises

24 May 2024 2:07 AM

The tragic accident in Pune prompts a nationwide conversation on justice and road safety. (Image: Twitter)

AA Edit | Justice should be done over Porsche accident

Public outcry ensues after a juvenile's release after a fatal accident, highlighting loopholes in the legal system & road safety measures

24 May 2024 2:00 AM

The EC’s directives indeed reflect universal condemnation of the ways in which campaigning has been undertaken by the main players in the election game. (Representative Image: DC)

AA Edit | ECI has acted, but isn’t it too little too late?

EC has directed BJP and Congress to avoid campaigning on caste, community, language, and religion, urging for respectful electoral conduct

23 May 2024 12:00 AM

The chaotic scenes inside a London-Singapore flight of Singapore Airlines, with an impeccable safety record stretching to a quarter century as the last fatality on board occurred in the year 2000, may have been caused by an extraordinary drop of 6,000 feet in three minutes. (Representative Image: AFP)

AA Edit | Keep seatbelts on to be safe

Modern aviation remains safe despite turbulence incidents. Keeping seat belts fastened during flight can prevent injuries from turbulence

23 May 2024 12:00 AM

Voters wait in a queue at a polling station to cast their votes for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, in Mumbai, Monday, May 20, 2024. (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade)

AA Edit | Low voter turnout not healthy for democracy

Voter apathy plagues fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, raises concerns for democracy

22 May 2024 12:12 AM

The International Criminal Court's pursuit of justice in the Gaza War raises questions about the effectiveness of international legal mechanisms. (Image: Twitter)

AA Edit | ICC acts, but it may be futile

Despite its mandate, the International Criminal Court struggles to arrest heads of state implicated in conflicts.

22 May 2024 12:07 AM

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