Trump edges closer to victory with lead in Pennsylvania, Republicans celebrate
New Delhi: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is inching towards a second term after securing projected wins in 26 states, totalling 266 electoral votes. His Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, trails with 214 electoral votes as key battleground states remain undecided.
Trump has flipped critical states like Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia, boosting his chances of reclaiming the White House. With 270 electoral votes required to win, Harris faces an uphill battle, with results still pending in swing states such as Michigan, Nevada, and Arizona.
While Trump’s camp celebrates in Palm Beach, Harris’s supporters at Howard University began to leave after hearing that she would not be making a speech as her path to victory narrows.
With Republicans also gaining ground in Senate races, including flipping seats in Ohio and West Virginia, both Congress chambers are up for grabs, adding to the high-stakes atmosphere of the election.
Trump has maintained a slim lead in Arizona and has pulled ahead in Michigan and Nevada, while Harris claimed wins in states like California and New York. The final outcome may hinge on these remaining states, with results expected to take days if the race remains tight.
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
