Russia election 2024: Russians to cast vote today amid Putin’s possible ‘extended rule’. All you need to know

Russia is holding its presidential election from Friday as President Vladimir Putin is widely expected to secure victory, barring any unforeseen developments. The election results are anticipated to be announced shortly thereafter, with the winner set to be inaugurated in May. If successful, Putin will begin another six-year term, extending his tenure as the longest-serving …

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Ali Hassan Mwinyi, Who Led Tanzania for a Decade, Dies at 98

(Bloomberg) — Ali Hassan Mwinyi, who during two terms as Tanzania’s president oversaw the introduction of a multiparty democracy and the liberalization of the economy, has died. He was 98. Mwinyi died from lung cancer in Tanzania’s commercial hub, Dar es Salaam, where he had been hospitalized for several weeks, President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced …

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National Voters’ Day 2024: Theme, History, Significance, Inspiring Quotes, and Celebrations

Curated By: Nibandh Vinod Last Updated: January 25, 2024, 06:30 IST National Voters’ Day is celebrated annually on January 25. (Image: Shutterstock) National Voters’ Day 2024: Government of India celebrates National Voters’ Day to not only identify eligible voters and inspire people to vote, but also to assure them about the safety and integrity of …

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