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Yahoo
25 minutes ago
- Business
- Yahoo
South Carolina Democrats, poised to play a major role in 2028, say they want a coalition builder
South Carolina Democrat Lynn Ramirez has a decent track record of picking her party's eventual presidential nominee. Though she backed former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg over President Joe Biden in the 2020 primary, the 64-year-old Simpsonville resident said she voted for President Barack Obama in 2008 and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2016. The next Democrat to win her vote needs to be capable of reaching everyday Americans — a coalition builder. 'I think South Carolina is looking for a person of the people, that can speak to the people without lowering and debasing themselves, like the current administration seems to be doing,' Ramirez, a retired public health worker, said during an interview at the state party's Blue Palmetto Dinner on Friday. 'Speak to hope and promise and prospects, as opposed to unfounded fears and divisiveness.' The 2028 presidential primary is years away, but the Democratic Party's leadership and messaging struggles are defining it now. As the party continues to grapple with what comes next, the Palmetto State is uniquely positioned to set the tone of the conversation. For years South Carolina Democrats have played an outsize, and often decisive, role in presidential primaries, whittling down the field after the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary. In 2028, depending on how the party organizes its calendar, South Carolina Democrats could be called on to serve a similar role, boosting the candidate they deem best suited to rebuild the party and win back the White House. Until then, the state's Democrats are in the same boat as the rest of the party: looking for strong leaders. The state's weekend of Democratic Party events — including a fundraising dinner, the state party convention and Rep. Jim Clyburn's annual fish fry — come as party leaders in Washington have struggled to craft a message that resonates with voters. Polls show the party's approval at generational lows, and strategists are still brainstorming ways to win back the parts of the base that shifted to President Donald Trump in 2024. Top Democrats have moved to fill that leadership vacuum. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's appearances at events here this weekend follow weeks of early 2028-style jockeying, from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's recent New Hampshire trip to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo saying they're open to running. Each potential Democratic presidential candidate comes with their own vision for how to lead the party out of the electoral wilderness and beat Trump's eventual successor. The primary may be shaped by which vision resonates more with Palmetto State voters. Over two days, Moore and Walz pitched South Carolina Democrats on where the party went wrong in 2024 and, more urgently, what the party needs to do to right in 2025 and beyond. At the state party's annual Blue Palmetto Dinner, Moore, the keynote speaker, made the case for urgency. He called on Democrats to stop being the party of panels and yearslong studies and instead become one of action. He pointed to Trump as an example of a politician who enacts his agenda with 'impatience.' 'Donald Trump does not need a white paper to start arbitrary trade wars that will raise the costs on virtually everything in our lives,' Moore said Friday. 'And so we must think about it this way — if he can do so much bad in such a small amount of time, why can't we do such good?' Walz, who addressed the state party convention Saturday morning, shared a similar message: Democrats must show they have the 'guts' to fight for working-class voters. To do that, the party might benefit from following the president's approach. 'What Trump learned from his first term to this one is: If you say you're gonna get things done and actually do it, even if it's not the right thing, people still give you credit for getting something done,' Walz, Democrats' 2024 vice presidential nominee, said Saturday. 'Think how powerful a tool that will be if we move with the same speed that he's moving to give everybody health care.' During the early days of Trump's second term, Moore and Walz have fallen into two leadership camps among those named as possible presidential contenders. Moore, a first-term governor who is running for reelection next year, has focused on boosting Maryland and eschewing the resistance label in a way reminiscent of Govs. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania. Walz, meanwhile, has taken on a fighting stance similar to Pritzker. Asked which style he would prefer in a future presidential candidate, 74-year-old retired Army veteran Paul Brewer said: 'All of the above.' 'It's not just about how much money you can raise,' Brewer said. 'It's being positive and having a platform that everybody can buy into.' While elected officials have argued Democrats need to show concrete examples of how they've improved people's lives, voters here say Democrats need to show they can reach a wide audience. 'The winning message is taking care of the people of the country,' said Doris J. Potter Hickman, a Loris resident in her 70s who voted for the eventual winner of the 2008, 2016 and 2020 Democratic presidential nomination in her state's primary. 'It's time for the average and lower-income people to have an opportunity to participate within their own country and to receive the benefits of their own country.' Ever since Democrats moved South Carolina into the early primary window in 2008, the state has played a key role in winnowing the field. In 2008, after Obama won the Iowa caucuses and Clinton won New Hampshire, the future president's victory here helped propel his campaign against the former first lady. Eight years later, Clinton's win in the state highlighted independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' weakness with Black voters and moderates, which contributed to his eventual loss. But never has South Carolina been as decisive as it was in 2020. After Biden managed to only come in fourth in Iowa and fifth in New Hampshire, his third presidential run seemed to be fading. But Clyburn's endorsement, and Biden's strong first-place finish in the state, quickly led to several candidates dropping out and endorsing the former vice president. 'We gave him the nomination,' said Carmen Quesada-Virella, an 80-year-old retired organizer with the National Education Association. Quesada-Virella, who supported Biden in 2020 and Clinton in 2016, said she wants Democrats to develop a consistent message that responds to what people are going through in the country. She said she didn't think Democrats would be able to work with Trump, and instead wants someone who could reach a broad coalition. 'What I don't think we can have right now — or maybe ever — is someone who goes to the extremes, who can't bring people in,' Quesada-Virella said at the palmetto dinner. Roxanne Cordonier, a 65-year-old retired radio host and longtime Democratic activist from Greenville, said part of what sets South Carolina apart is the strong presence of Black voters, who have power within the party and 'a deep sense of who is resonating.' 'I wasn't a crazy Biden supporter but … when Clyburn said, 'Let's go for Biden,' I was like 'OK, we gotta win this thing,'' she said at the palmetto dinner. 'There's a lot of deep grassroots energy here that you need to pay attention to.' Looking to the future, Cordonier rejected the notion that Democrats need to move to the center, and said instead the party needs an 'issue-based' message with broad appeal. 'We have to form coalitions across party lines and across issue lines to form what we see as the strength of the movement,' she said. 'If we just get the message out and let people listen to us, I think we can win.'
The Hindu
5 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Cut in import duty to discourage ryots from taking up oil palm plantation: Tummala
HYDERABAD The Centre's move to reduce import duty on palm oil (all edible oils) from 27.5% to 16.5% would discourage farmers from taking up oil palm cultivation, Minister for Agriculture Tummala Nageswara Rao said on Saturday. He requested the Centre to review its decision in the interests of farmers and for promotion of edible oil plantation crop to protect local farmers' interests. On Friday, the Centre reduced customs duty on the crude palm, sunflower and soya oils to bring down the import duty. Mr. Rao stated that the oil palm farmers had been demanding for a long time to increase the import duty from 27.5% to 40% to make their cultivation of the edible oil crop remunerative. However, the Centre had reduced the duty in the name of bringing down the food prices. The move would bring down the prices of oil palm bunches, presently at ₹21,000 per tonne affecting the returns drastically. The cut in import duty would make farmers who were planning to take to oilpalm cultivation have second thoughts, would affect the extent of the plantation crop and would become a hurdle in the plans to achieve self reliance in the matter of edible oils. He addressed a letter to the Union Minister of Commerce Piyush Goyal and Minister of Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan to review the Centre's decision. On the green manure seed supply, the minister said over 56,262 quintals of seed was purchased by nearly 1.18 lakh farmers so far against the 89,302 quintals positioned in Agros Rythu Seva Kendras and PACSs. Against the indent placed for 'jeeluga' seed (sesbania), the National Seed Corporation had supplied 750 kits (5 kg each) of 5 varieties of green manure used in other States. It was ready to supply another 5,000 kits containing one-kg each of jeeluga, jute, cluster beans and maize and half-kg each of jowar and cowpea seed used in other States as green manure to improve the soil fertility. The cost of each kit is ₹635.
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Where's Trump's $5-million Gold Card visa? Report says it possibly does not exist
Trump showed the Gold Card visa earlier but the program is yet to be launched. The Donald Trump administration has been teasing a Gold Card visa that would give US citizenship to the richest people who are ready to spend $5 million to become US citizens, but as it is yet to see the light of day, experts feel it probably does not exist. Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick said the website would go live within a week but now that deadline is now over, an expert told Forbes that it is probably not even real. Lutnick, however, claimed he sold Gold Card visas in the Middle East during his latest trip. In an earlier interview, Lutnick said he sold 1000 such visas in a day. Nuri Katz, founder of Apex Capital Partners, told Forbes that the challenges to pull off something like this are daunting. 'In my 34 years of experience, I have rarely seen anybody spend more than 10% of their net worth on an immigration program, and generally it's more like 5%. So you've got to be worth $100 million in order to be able to afford this," Katz said adding that unlike what is being portrayed, the pool of such wealthy people who are willing to contribute $5 million is relatively small. Even if the government launches the Gold Card visa program any time soon, it won't be a million people and it won't be even 200,000. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo 'It looks to me like they're backpedaling,' Katz said. 'Now they have to make a decision of whether or not there really is the interest, because they are going to have to expend a lot of political capital in order to get this done,' Katz said. Ultra-wealthy investors will be skeptical about such program and will wait for more details, he said. "We don't know where that information is going to go and who's going to use it. Will it be used only by the U.S. government? Could it maybe be sold to private businesses? It's going to be a pretty powerful database of rich people." A few weeks ago, Elon Musk said he was doing a quiet trial of the program but now that he is back to his companies, it is not known what happened to the Gold Card visa program.
Fashion Value Chain
7 hours ago
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh to Play Key Role in FinTech & Banking Education with Industry Collaborations for Practical Learning: TCS Sr. Consultant, Ambrish Srivastava
The Faculty of Business and Commerce at Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh organised a panel discussion focused on India's transformation through education and its goal to become a $7 trillion economy by 2030. The event witnessed participation from industry leaders, academicians and expert panellists. Held in two sessions, the discussion delved into themes such as changes in education, the future of the economy, and the roadmap for achieving the $7 trillion economic goal. Experts participating in the panel discussion India @2030 organized by Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh The panel also explored how AI will impact employment in the coming years. Speakers highlighted that AI-based jobs are likely to witness a 40 percent rise over the next five years. According to the India Skills Report 2024, the AI industry in India is expected to reach USD 28.8 billion by the end of 2025. Additionally, as per a report by ServiceNow and Pearson, AI is projected to generate 2.8 million new jobs in India by 2028. Under the Uttar Pradesh governments newly launched UP AI City Project, a target has been set to create 50,000 direct and indirect jobs over the next five years, reflecting the promising future of AI in India. Dr. Ajay Yadav, Registrar, Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh said, 'It is a proud moment for us to host the first business school panel discussion at Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh in the presence of esteemed dignitaries. This institution is not merely a project-it is a dream to create one of the finest educational spaces in India, with an investment of over â¹2,500 crore. Our vision is to build an iconic learning environment in the state capital region-one that parallels global standards and fulfills the aspirations of students who otherwise seek education abroad. We look forward to continued support and collaboration from academia and industry alike as we shape this dream into reality.' The Chief Guest, Prof. Manuka Khanna, Pro Vice-Chancellor, University of Lucknow said, 'It was a delight to visit Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh and witness the energy and vision shaping this emerging institution. The integration of AI across disciplines, coupled with a strong focus on skill development and incubation, reflects the future of higher education. Initiatives like these will empower students with real-world capabilities and position India as a global hub for innovation and talent. As the National Education Policy gains momentum, such models will play a vital role in transforming the educational landscape.' According to the Stanford AI Index 2024, India ranks first globally in AI skill penetration and has recorded a 263 percent growth in this sector since 2016. Moreover, India has now emerged as the world's third-largest startup ecosystem, having generated over 1.6 million jobs through 1.57 lakh startups. These statistics indicate that India is becoming a global power in AI skills, innovation, and entrepreneurship. While speaking on the role of AI in the finance and commerce sectors, speakers pointed out how AI is making processes such as data analysis, customer service, fraud detection and investment advisory faster, more accurate, and more secure than ever before. AI-powered chatbots and automated tools are not only improving customer experience but also enhancing critical functions like risk management and credit scoring. This is making banking and financial services more transparent and efficient. Speakers also emphasized that cyber fraud has become a major challenge in the digital era, and AI is proving to be an effective tool in combating it. AI-based systems can identify suspicious transactions in real-time. Thus, AI technology is playing a significant role not only in economic and educational development but also in strengthening cybersecurity. The event was graced by Prof. Manuka Khanna, Pro Vice Chancellor of Lucknow University as the chief guest, and by special guests including Prof. Neel Mani Verma, former Vice Chancellor of BBAU Lucknow, Prof. Amarendra Pratap Singh from IGNTU Amarkantak, and Mr. Ambarish Srivastava, Senior Consultant, TCS Lucknow. During the discussion, experts also stressed that aligning education with innovation, industry needs, and the vision of Digital India can not only make Indian youth globally competitive but also help India become economically self-reliant and prosperous. The discussion underlined that long-term thinking and an inclusive approach in education policies are essential to ensure that every section of society is integrated into the mainstream of economic development. In the first session, titled 'Future of Education and Economy,' in-depth discussions were held on changes in education and the future of the economy. The session was moderated by Prof. Alka Singh from the Faculty of Business and Commerce, Chandigarh University UP. Key speakers included Prof. Manuka Khanna, Pro Vice Chancellor, University of Lucknow; Prof. Neel Mani Verma, former Vice Chancellor, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow; Prof. Amarendra Pratap Singh, Professor, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak; and Mr. Ambarish Srivastava, Senior Consultant, Tata Consultancy Services, Lucknow. This session saw a deep exchange of ideas on Indias new education policy, technology-driven education systems, the relationship between industry and academia, and the role of education in economic growth. A key thought that emerged was that adopting innovation and industry-oriented vision in education systems can make India's economy stronger and more inclusive. In the second session titled 'Roadmap to a $7 Trillion Economy', the speakers discussed the necessary steps to take India's economy to the next level. This session was moderated by Prof. Ashutosh Bajpai from the Faculty of Business and Commerce, Chandigarh University UP. Key speakers included Prof. Manoj Agrawal, Professor, Department of Economics, Lucknow University; Prof. Saurabh, Dean, Siddharth University, Kapilvastu; and CA Anurag Pandey, Chairman of the Lucknow Branch of ICAI. All the speakers, being experts in their respective fields, shared valuable insights on the role of education, policy and investment in India's economic advancement. Mr. Ambrish Kumar Srivastava, Senior Consultant, TCS said, 'With nearly 60% of our population under the age of 35, India has a vast talent pool ready to be empowered through technology-driven education. Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh is leading this transformation by integrating AI across disciplines and building a future-ready curriculum. Its strong industry collaborations and focus on innovation are preparing students for diverse roles-from fintech and manufacturing to defence-making them truly industry-ready.' CA Anurag Pandey, Chairman, Lucknow Branch of ICAI said, 'Financial discipline, tax reforms, and a strong regulatory framework are crucial for sustainable national growth. As financial professionals, we play a vital role in shaping this journey. I appreciate Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh's beautiful campus and its commitment to practical, industry-aligned education. With a strong focus on AI and global collaborations, the university is empowering students with the skills needed to become future-ready professionals.' About Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow) Envisioned to foster a culture of sustainability and empower future global leaders, Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, immerses 21st-century learners in a personalised and experiential learning experience, integrating an AI-powered academic model and a multidimensional, futuristic perspective on education. Our Uttar Pradesh campus carries forward the venerable legacy of more than a decade of Chandigarh University, Punjab, which has established itself as Indias No. 1 Private University and a torchbearer of groundbreaking pedagogy and research-driven innovation. The AI-augmented new campus offers a broad spectrum of industry-driven futuristic academic programs encompassing data-driven insights, virtual reality experiences, real-world simulations, corporate mentorship, international perspective, interdisciplinary research, cultivation of entrepreneurial spirit, and professional competencies. For more information, please visit
NDTV
8 hours ago
- Science
- NDTV
Jharkhand Class 12 Result 2025: Latehar District Tops With 100 Per Cent In Commerce
Jharkhand Class 12 Result 2025: The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) declared the Class 12 results for Commerce and Science streams today. Latehar district has secured the top positions in both the Science and Commerce streams. Students can check their result on the official website, and DigiLocker. The JAC Class 12 board exams were conducted from February 11 to March 4, 2025. Jharkhand Class 12 Result 2025: How To Download Your Result? Visit the official website - Click on the link titled 'JAC 12th Result 2025' . Enter your roll number and other login credentials. Your result displayed on the screen. Download and take a printout for future reference. Jharkhand Class 12 Result 2025: Result Key Highlights Students from Science stream recorded a passing percentage of 79.26 per cent this year, a 7 per cent increase from last year. With a two per cent increase from last year, Commerce students achieved a passing percentage of 91.20 per cent. Jharkhand Class 12 Result 2025: Latehar Tops With 100 Per Cent Latehar district has topped the JAC Class 12 results for both Commerce and Science stream by securing 100 per cent passing percentage in Commerce and 88.02 per cent in Science. Commerce students from Godda district achieved the lowest passing percentage of 84.66 per cent while Science stream students from Khunti achieved the lowest passing percentage of 60.91 per cent. The Arts stream result is yet to be announced by the Jharkhand Academic Council. Students can stay updated regarding the same by regularly visiting the official website of JAC, Students who fail in one or two subjects will be eligible to apply for compartment exams. Improvement exams will also be held for those who wish to enhance their scores.
