‘Everyone wants a scapegoat’: Drishti IAS’ Vikas Divyakirti on crackdown on coaching centres’ after death UPSC aspirants
He acknowledged the emotional turmoil experienced by students, noting, “The students are going through emotional turmoil; the reason for their anger is why I did not stand with them.”
Delhi Rau’s IAS deaths: MCD seals 29 coaching centre basements after deaths of 3 UPSC aspirants
According to an official statement, the coaching centres that faced action in Rajinder Nagar on Tuesday include the IAS Gurukul Tathastu, Officers IAS Academy, Forum IAS, Psyche World IAS, Sanchetna IAS, Prisha IAS, Path Academy, and Drishti IAS.
Republican wins primary for Ruben Gallego’s House seat but remains long shot in November
Pro-Trump GOP candidate Jeff Zink won Tuesday’s primary in Arizona’s deep-blue 3rd Congressional District. Zink defeated 29-year-old Jesús David Mendoza, a software engineer and political newcomer who ran as the more moderate Republican in the race. CRUCIAL SOUTHWESTERN BATTLEGROUND HOLDS SENATE, HOUSE PRIMARIES TODAY Zink, who unsuccessfully ran for the seat in 2022, previously made headlines for being one of the thousands of people who attended former President Trump’s Jan. 6, 2021 “Stop The Steal” rally, which was followed by a riot at the U.S. Capitol. Despite the victory, he’s still a long shot candidate to win Arizona’s most heavily-Democratic congressional district. The area is majority Latino and Hispanic, encompassing significant portions of Phoenix. HAVE BATTLEGROUNDS SHIFTED WITH HARRIS AT TOP OF TICKET? The nonpartisan Cook Political Report ranks it D+24, making it the most left-wing congressional district in Arizona. It’s being vacated at the end of this year by Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., who is running for Senate against Republican candidate Kari Lake in November. ARIZONA SENATE CANDIDATE SAYS MARK KELLY WOULD GIVE HARRIS ‘JOLT’ AS VP Gallego represented the district from the beginning of 2023, having previously held Arizona’s 7th Congressional District from 2015. The progressive military veteran is expected to be formally named the Democratic candidate to succeed Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., who is not seeking re-election.
Kari Lake wins GOP nod, setting up general election battle with Gallego for Sinema’s seat
Kari Lake won the Republican Senate primary in Arizona on Tuesday evening, setting up a heated race against Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., in November for the open seat being vacated by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz. Lake defeated Pinal County, Arizona Sheriff Mark Lamb for the nomination. Gallego won his bid for the Democratic nomination to the Senate as well, officially securing the party’s nod to succeed Sinema. Lake initially ran for governor of the state in 2022 but was defeated by now-Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Ariz. Prior to her gubernatorial run, Lake was a news anchor for a local Arizona television station and had been working in the media for 27 years. GOP, DEM SENATORS UNITE TO CONDEMN ‘HORRIFYING’ TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT Lake challenged the results following her gubernatorial election loss. She still contends that there were significant irregularities in 2020 and 2022, echoing claims that former President Trump and a great number of his supporters have made about the elections. The concern has led to the Republican National Committee (RNC) devoting significant time and money to election integrity efforts. SCHUMER WON’T COMMIT TO SENATE VOTES FOR BIDEN’S LONG-SHOT RADICAL SCOTUS OVERHAUL Lamb has been sheriff in Pinal County since being elected in 2017. He rose to prominence in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, when he refused to enforce a stay-at-home order from Republican then-Gov. Doug Ducey. “It’s unfortunate that we’re here, but I need to make a stand for the people and for freedom,” he said at the time, according to the Associated Press. “I don’t want to cite, fine or arrest fine people.” TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT: NEW TEXTS SHOW LOCAL POLICE SCRAMBLE TO ASSIST WITH COVERING RALLY Consequences for violating the Arizona pandemic-era order included fines of $2,500 and up to six months of jail time. Lake had an advantage in the Senate competition with significant name recognition already from her 2022 campaign. Further, she enjoyed Trump’s endorsement as well as numerous other Republican lawmakers. CORNYN DRIVES RECORD FUNDRAISING AS SENATE LEADER RACE TO SUCCEED MCCONNELL DRAWS NEAR With Sinema’s decision to leave the Democratic Party and not to run for re-election in Arizona, Gallego ended up running unopposed in the Democratic primary race. Gallego and Lake will now face off in the general election on Nov. 5. Arizona’s open Senate seat is rated as “Lean Democratic” by non-partisan political handicapper the Cook Political Report. It is joined in the category by Senate races in swing states Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, which both have Democratic incumbents. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.
Rep. Ciscomani fends off primary challenge from fellow Republican ahead of tight election
Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., on Tuesday fended off a primary challenge from another Republican putting pressure on him from the right — ahead of what is expected to be a tight contest in November. Ciscomani won the GOP primary for the 6th Congressional District ahead of Kathleen Winn, who placed third in the 2022 primary for the seat. He will face Democrat Kristen Engel in November, who received more than 49% of the vote against him in the 2022 contest. CRUCIAL SOUTHWESTERN BATTLEGROUND HOLDS SENATE, HOUSE PRIMARIES TODAY Ciscomani brandished bipartisan credentials and has repeatedly defended his ability to work with Democrats. Winn, however, challenged the narrative that it was a district that wanted a moderate representative. “We keep hearing this as a moderate district. I believe it’s a conservative district,” she said this month according to the Tucson Sentinel. Winn had also accused Ciscomani of refusing to engage with her. “My opponent is not acknowledging I exist,” Winn said. TRUMP ENDORSES 2 GOP CANDIDATES IN SAME KEY ARIZONA HOUSE PRIMARY Ciscomani, however, has been able to tout the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. “Congressman Juan Ciscomani is doing an incredible job representing the great people of Arizona’s 6th Congressional District,” Trump said on Truth Social in May. “Juan is working hard to Secure our Border, Defend our Wonderful Military and Veterans, Promote Election Integrity, and Expand American Jobs and the Economy.” The district is judged to be a tossup by the Cook Political Report, which rates the race an R+3. In 2022, Ciscomani got 50.7% of the vote, compared to the 49.2% of Engel. It’s one of a number of close races in the swing state, where the presidential race is expected to be close. There are a number of House and Senate races being closely watched. The contest grabbing the most national attention is the race to succeed Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, who is not seeking another term in office. In terms of the presidential contest, the state was won by Trump in 2016 and by President Biden in 2020. Fox News’ Paul Steinhauser and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.
GOP rep wins primary to defend closely watched Arizona seat
Republican Rep. David Schweikert has won the battle for the party’s nod to keep one of the most vulnerable congressional seats in Arizona, which Democrats are hoping to flip in November. The 1st Congressional District is currently held by Schweikert, who narrowly won re-election in 2022 by less than 1%, and was the frontrunner going into the primary. CRUCIAL SOUTHWESTERN BATTLEGROUND HOLDS SENATE, HOUSE PRIMARIES TODAY Businessman Robert Backie and ex-FBI agent and corporate investigator Kim George were his primary rivals. Axios reported that Schweikert led both parties’ fields in fundraising, bringing in $2.5 million. Two of the top Democrats had raised about $1.5 million each. Schweikert has served in the House for nearly 15 years and has won re-election in a number of redrawn districts since being elected in 2010. Candidates hoping to oust him in November included ex-state party chair and 2010 state treasurer nominee Andrei Cherny, ex-local news anchor Marlene Galán-Woods, orthodontist Andrew Horne, ex-regional American Red Cross CEO Kurt Kroemer, investment banker Conor O’Callaghan and ex-state Rep. Amish Shah. The results of that primary were not known at the time of publication. WATCH: KARI LAKE OFFERS OLIVE BRANCH TO THESE VOTERS IN ARIZONA The Cook Political Report rates the race as a toss-up, with the report giving it a R+2 rating, meaning Schweikert is narrowly favored – but that was before the Democratic nominee was decided. Arizona is a closely watched state this election season, with multiple races in the House and Senate as well as the presidential contest all potentially to be decided by thin margins. In the state legislature, Republicans hold a thin majority and Democrats are hoping to take both chambers. If so, it would be the first time they took the House since 1966. The contest grabbing the most national attention is the race to succeed Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, the Democrat-turned-independent who is not seeking a second six-year term in the Senate. Fox News’ Paul Steinhauser and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
First-term GOP rep fends off grudge challenge from McCarthy-backed primary opponent in Arizona
Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz., fought off a primary challenge Tuesday against a challenger he sought to tie to ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy, whom Crane voted to remove last year. Crane had faced a challenge for the seat in Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District from Jack Smith, a former member of the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors. Crane was one of eight Republicans who voted to remove Speaker McCarthy last year, and Smith reportedly received indirect financial support from McCarthy’s allies to challenge the freshman. CRUCIAL SOUTHWESTERN BATTLEGROUND HOLDS SENATE, HOUSE PRIMARIES TODAY Crane had cast Smith as someone funded by the D.C. “swamp.” “Kevin McCarthy recently recruited an ambitious guy named Jack Smith to primary me. Nobody in the district asked him to run, just a corrupt swamp creature who’s bitter that he lost his grip on power,” Crane said in a fundraising email, according to The Arizona Republic. Smith had accused Crane of betraying the GOP with his votes and also took aim at him for refusing to debate. Smith had also brushed off comparisons with the former speaker and said he had never met him. WATCH: KARI LAKE OFFERS OLIVE BRANCH TO THESE VOTERS IN ARIZONA “If you want to just throw at me that I’m a McCarthy guy, that’s great. I would happily join with Kevin McCarthy if he wanted to join the team to help us get some reality back to the district,” Smith said, according to the Republic. Tuesday’s primaries were originally scheduled for Aug. 6, but the legislature switched dates to allow more vote counting time in case of a recount. Arizona is an important state, with multiple races in the House and Senate — as well as the presidential contest — all potentially to be decided by thin margins. In the state legislature, Republicans hold a thin majority, but Democrats are hoping to take both chambers. However, the contest grabbing the most national attention is the race to succeed Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, who is not seeking another term in office. Fox News’ Paul Steinhauser and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.
Kamala Harris expected to be lone Democratic presidential candidate ahead of party’s official vote
Vice President Kamala Harris is the only presidential candidate who has qualified to run for the Democratic presidential nomination, the Democratic National Committee said Tuesday. No other major Democrat had made any indication they planned to seek the party’s nomination, but the DNC’s announcement officially clears the path for the vice president to run unopposed for the nomination, according to The Associated Press. This comes after President Biden announced he was suspending his re-election campaign. The party’s national convention delegates will vote to officially ratify the nominee in a new online voting procedure adopted by the party last week. Voting will begin Thursday and finish on Monday, the statement said, adding that votes for anyone other than Harris will be tallied as “present.” The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Texas’ floating barrier in the Rio Grande can stay for now, appeals court says
After Texas deployed the barrier, a panel ordered it removed. The full appeals court says it can stay while a lower court hears a case on the merits.
Wayanad Landslides news live updates: Death toll rises to 116, hundreds missing as rescue operations continue
The first landslide occurred at 2 am, followed by another at 4:10 am, causing immense damage to homes and livelihoods. Many areas, including Meppadi, Mundakkai and Chooralmala, have been isolated, and roads have been washed away. The Vellarmala GVH School was completely buried.