Here’s what to know as electors cast ballots in 2024 election

A protest against Maine Gov. Janet Mills, the March Against Mills, took place outside Maine’s State House Saturday morning. Mills recently clashed with President Donald Trump over his executive order on keeping transgender athletes out of women’s and girls sports. Several female athletes took the microphone at the march to speak out against their Democratic…

Trailing Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 cash dash, former President Trump heads next week to Texas, a state that’s long served as an ATM for Republican White House candidates. Aiming to narrow the fundraising gap with Harris, the former president will headline a luncheon Oct. 2 in Midland, Texas, as he courts donors…

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new tax regime and significant reforms to ease compliance for the middle class and senior citizens. Key highlights include a nil tax slab up to Rs 12 lakh, rationalisation of TDS and TCS limits, and extended compliance periods for charitable trusts.

D Gukesh, an 18-year-old chess prodigy from Chennai, made history by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, defeating Ding Liren of China. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Gukesh’s dedication, humility, and his parents’ unwavering support.

Following a triumphant T20 World Cup win, Team India’s captain Rohit Sharma returned from a US vacation on Thursday. Greeted by a large, enthusiastic crowd at the airport, fans eagerly requested selfies, including one who pleaded, “Rohit sir, please have a selfie with me.” Accompanied by his wife and daughter, Rohit’s homecoming was celebrated. After…