Donald Trump approval plunges to 33%, hits lowest of his presidency amid Iran war

Donald Trump approval plunges to 33%, hits lowest of his presidency amid Iran war

US President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to the lowest level of his presidency, with an overwhelming majority of Americans concerned the US war with Iran will last a long time, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that concluded on Monday.

Just 33 per cent of respondents in the four-day survey said they approved of Trump's performance in the White House, while 64 per cent disapproved. Trump's approval rating, down from 35 per cent in a poll that closed earlier this month and lower than at any point in his current term, has now tied the lowest level of his prior term reached in December 2017.

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Sanjay Jha questioned the call to give controversial figures a “second chance”, arguing that those seeking such leniency should also apologise for their remarks.

Referring to the glorification of Mahatma Gandhi’s assassin, Jha questioned whether similar praise for historical assassins would be tolerated in countries such as the US.

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In a strong endorsement of India's longstanding position on Jammu and Kashmir, US ambassador Sergio Gor on Wednesday called the Union Territory "an important part of India" during his first visit to Srinagar.

"It is a pleasure to be here... This is an important part of India. I am here, visiting for the first time. It is an incredibly beautiful place," Gor said. The US envoy, known to be close to US President Donald Trump, also asserted that the US would reconsider downgrading its strict J&K travel warning.

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Should a person be condemned for life over a single comment? asks Shehzad Poonawalla. He also questioned what he described as a double standard in how statements made by Congress leaders and the Prime Minister are viewed.

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Since 2007, 11 Indian Railway ministers spent nearly Rs 8.9 crore on 33 chartered flights for crises, inaugurations, and official duties. Lalu Prasad Yadav flew most frequently, especially during the 2008 Bihar floods, while Suresh Prabhu incurred the highest costs despite fewer trips

The flight records have become less detailed over time, shifting from Indian Air Force planes to IRCTC-chartered aircraft. Recent years show minimal use, with current minister Ashwini Vaishnaw taking only one flight during the 2023 Balasore crash.

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay said all Tamil Nadu MLAs will be given new cars for constituency travel.

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Tamil Nadu government revokes order that barred students from joining protests organized by Left parties and the CJP.

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Can a person with a police case against them be barred from participating in a protest? Saurav Das questioned the constitutional basis for such restrictions and asked police to clarify their position.

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TVK government issues directive to prohibit students from participating in CJP and Left protests.

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A major food safety lapse has been reported in Arwal, Bihar, after worms were allegedly found in the soybean curry supplied as part of the mid-day meal to 75 schools in the Sadar block.

School authorities spotted the worms while inspecting the food before serving it to students. Headteachers subsequently stopped the meal from being served, leaving several children without their mid-day meal.

Headteachers of schools in Umairabad, Ahiyapur and Sakri Ibrahimpur** submitted complaints to the district mid-day meal authorities.

District Education Officer Asgar Ali said the matter was being investigated and that action would be taken against the concerned NGO if negligence is established.

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A dispute between restaurant co-workers Muskan Chaudhary and Pawan reportedly turned violent on August 14. Police said Pawan allegedly stabbed Muskan four times in the abdomen with a kitchen knife. CCTV footage showed him continuing to work as Muskan lay injured nearby.

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Tamil Nadu government has announced that women employees will be granted 365 days of maternity leave for the birth of their third child, extending maternity benefits for government staff

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Satyendar Jain and five others were arrested by the Delhi Anti-Corruption Branch in an alleged Delhi Jal Board tender scam involving irregularities in sewage treatment plant contracts

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The Delhi Police affidavit faces tough questions over the July 20 protest. CJP co-convener Saurav Das asks why alleged criminals were "roaming free" while the protest unfolded

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"Every time it is convenient, the whataboutery comes in from the BJP," says political analyst.

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A government event in Maharashtra’s Thane witnessed an unusual mix-up when a song in Lata Mangeshkar’s voice was played instead of the scheduled rendition of Vande Mataram

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge defended the party’s practice of singing ‘Vande Mataram’, saying he sang the same version associated with Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru

He questioned whether singing the song could be considered a crime and said that, if so, cases should also be filed against the leaders who followed the same practice. Kharge said Congress had continued the tradition for around 90 years. 

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Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ordered former Prime Minister Imran Khan to be moved from jail to a hospital, his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party said on Tuesday

The 73-year-old former cricketer-turned-politician has been imprisoned since August 2023 after being convicted in multiple cases that he has described as politically motivated. His party and family have repeatedly raised concerns over his health, with his lawyers previously claiming that he had suffered significant vision loss in his right eye.

The court has directed that Khan be shifted to Shifa International Hospital within 48 hours and remain there until September 16, according to his spokesperson.

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A Bihar police constable fired four rounds from an AK-47 into the air after he got "trapped" in a crowd during protests over the NEET-UG paper leak, the state government has told the Supreme Court.

The government, however, denied that police used disproportionate force against the protesting students.

"No one was injured from the bullets of the AK-47," the Bihar government said in an affidavit filed before the top court.

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India’s 21-year-old Ayush Shetty pulled off a stunning upset at the BWF World Championships, defeating World No. 1 and defending champion Shi Yu Qi of China 21-14, 13-21, 21-19 in his debut.

Shetty held his nerve in the deciding game to seal his first-ever win over Shi and advance to the men’s singles second round.

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