Name: Pilgrims arrive in Mecca for downsized hajj amid pandemic
Uploaded: 2020-07-27T20:09:05+05:30
Channel: undefined
Description: For the first time, the hajj will not include pilgrims from outside the country. The kingdom also said that 70% of pilgrims allowed to make the pilgrimage this year will be from among foreign residents of Saudi Arabia and 30% would be Saudi citizens.

Rajkamal Rao

Trump Vs Harris: As America Votes, Here Is What To Expect In World's Most-Watched Election

Americans say four issues matter the most to them: the economy, illegal immigration, women's rights, and foreign wars and America's standing.

Fading Literature: Delhi's Famed Urdu Bazaar On Last Legs

Urdu has faced challenges in being viewed as connected to Islamic culture, a popular perception that has grown since the BJP took power in 2014.

Priyanka Chandani

Explained: How Navy's 4th Nuclear-Powered Submarine Launch Enhances India's Strategic Sea Power

Amidst de-escalation with China and a diplomatic spat with Canada, the Indian Navy has launched its fourth SSBN code-named S-4* which can launch nuclear-tipped missiles.

C P Rajendran

The Yamuna In Delhi – The Urgent Need To Restore A Dying River

River Yamuna, which flows through Delhi is highly polluted. The river, a tributary of the Ganga, originates from the Yamamori glacier in the Garhwal Himalayas.

US Election: Initial Results Coming In From Several States; Voting Continues In Some Others

us-election-2024-initial-results-from-several-states-voting-continues-in-some-others

Early election results show Trump winning solid states, while Harris secures Vermont. The battleground states, especially in the Rust and Sunbelt, will decide the winner.

US Election: Initial Results Coming In From Several States; Voting Continues In Some Others|episode|all

ETV Bharat English Team

Rajnath Singh: BJP, NDA Allies Are 'Powerful Rockets'; JMM, Cong, RJD 'Speedbreakers'

rajnath-singh-jharkhand-assembly-election-lohardaga-campaign-jmm

Addressing election rallies in Jharkhand, Rajnath Singh heavily attacked the Hemant Soren-led INDIA bloc government, urging the people to give the BJP a chance.

Rajnath Singh: BJP, NDA Allies Are 'Powerful Rockets'; JMM, Cong, RJD 'Speedbreakers'|episode|all

AP (Associated Press)

What is the Electoral College and how does the US use it to elect presidents?

us-election-2024-what-is-the-electoral-college-and-how-does-the-us-use-it-to-elect-presidents

The Electoral College, with 538 electors, elects the president based on state results, sometimes differing from the popular vote, and requires 270 votes to win.

What is the Electoral College and how does the US use it to elect presidents?|episode|all

The first polls closed Tuesday in the volatile White House race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as a divided nation anxiously awaited the result of one of the tightest elections in US history.The outcome-- which could be known overnight but may take days -- will have momentous consequences, either making Harris the first woman in the world's most powerful job or handing a historic comeback to Trump and his right-wing "America First" agenda.Millions of Americans formed long lines across the country to cast their vote, and polls closed at 5:30 am (0000 GMT Wednesday) in the first six states, including crucial Georgia -- one of the battleground states expected to tip the balance in the neck-and-neck race.There were no initial surprises, with Trump winning Republican stronghold Indiana and Harris taking Vermont.Several hoax bomb threats were reported at polling stations, causing disruptions to voting, including in Georgia. The FBI and local authorities said they appeared to originate in Russia.In a possible preview of election challenges, Trump took to social media to say there is "talk about massive cheating" in Philadelphia, the Democratic stronghold of the crucial state of Pennsylvania.City Commissioner Seth Bluestein, a Republican, responded on X that there was "absolutely no truth" to the charge.Trump also said, "We're going to have a big victory tonight."Trump has still refused to accept his 2020 loss to Joe Biden, after which his supporters attacked the US Capitol, and there are fears of fresh violence if he loses.A number of buildings in Washington were boarded up on Tuesday while barriers were erected around the White House.

US Presidential Election 2024 Results LIVE | Harris or Trump? First Polls Close As US Nervously Awaits Result

us-presidential-election-2024-result-live-updates-november-6

US Presidential Election 2024 Results LIVE | Harris or Trump? First Polls Close As US Nervously Awaits Result|episode|all

Polls In Swing States Begin To Close As Sharply Divided America Chooses Between Harris And Trump

us-election-2024-polls-in-swing-states-america-chooses-between-harris-and-trump

Voters in a polarised US chose between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in a contentious 2024 election, with the economy and democracy at the forefront.

Polls In Swing States Begin To Close As Sharply Divided America Chooses Between Harris And Trump|episode|all

ETV Bharat Default

For the first time, the hajj will not include pilgrims from outside the country. The kingdom also said that 70% of pilgrims allowed to make the pilgrimage this year will be from among foreign residents of Saudi Arabia and 30% would be Saudi citizens.