Jayanagar constituency to go for voting tomorrow
Assembly Election
Bengaluru, June 10: The Jayanagar assembly constituency, which created a tough competition between the Congress-JDS coalition government and the BJP, will go for voting on June 11. The Election Commission has made all preparations to conduct voting from 7 am to 6 pm.
The election to the constituency was postponed as BJP candidate died before the election. Now, total 19 candidates including BN Prahlad Babu from BJP, Soumya Reddy from Congress, independent candidate Ravi Krishna Reddy and others are in the fray. Total 216 polling stations were set up in the constituency, for which 1400 polling staff were deputed. Among them, 50 polling stations were given web-casting facility and 15 were given videography facility. Total 29 officers were appointed as divisional officers to oversee the polling stations.
The constituency has total number of 2,03,184 voters and pink polling booths were set up in five places where women voters are more. After the formation of the coalition government, the JDS candidate Kale Gowda has withdrawn his papers paving way for Congress candidate Soumya Reddy.
Meanwhile, it is said that there is a triangular fight between Congress, BJP and independent candidate Ravi Krishna Reddy who has been fighting against corruption and election malpractices. So, Jayanagar election has created more curiosity.
Already, the Election Commission has imposed prohibitory order under Section 144 in the constituency. Liquor sale was completely banned and police security is beefed up throughout the constituency.
Counting of votes on June 13
Counting of votes would be held on June 13. All preparations were made to count the votes at SSMRV College at Jayanagar 4th Block. The counting will be held from 8 am and the result will be out by afternoon.
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Trump unveils fast-track ‘Gold Card’ visa scheme for wealthy foreigners
Washington: President Donald Trump has introduced a new visa programme that offers wealthy foreigners an expedited path to US citizenship in exchange for a minimum payment of $1 million. Announcing the initiative on social media on Wednesday, Trump described the offering, called the Trump Gold Card, as a “direct path to citizenship for all qualified and vetted people.”
According to the scheme’s official website, the Gold Card is aimed at individuals who can demonstrate they will provide a “substantial benefit” to the United States. The programme promises residency in “record time” and requires a $1 million fee as proof of that benefit. Businesses sponsoring foreign employees will need to pay $2 million, with additional charges depending on the applicant’s circumstances. A “platinum” version with special tax incentives is expected to be introduced for $5 million.
Applicants must also pay a non-refundable $15,000 processing fee before their documents are reviewed.
BBC reported that the scheme has drawn criticism from Democrats since its first announcement earlier this year, who argue that it unfairly prioritises the wealthy. When Trump initially outlined the plan, he likened the visa to a green card but stressed that it targeted “high-level” professionals. “We want people that are productive,” he said, adding that those who can pay $5 million “are going to create jobs.”
The launch of the programme comes at a time when the administration has sharply intensified its immigration crackdown. The US has increased fees for work visas and expanded efforts to deport undocumented migrants. Immigration applications from 19 countries, mostly in Africa and the Middle East which are covered under the administration’s travel ban remain paused.
The government has also halted decisions on asylum cases and announced a review of thousands of approvals issued during President Joe Biden’s tenure. In September, Trump signed an order introducing a $100,000 fee for new applicants to the H-1B programme for skilled workers, prompting concern among international students and technology companies. The White House later clarified that the fee applies only to applicants currently living outside the United States.
