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  • Vivek Ramaswamy campaign files mandatory paperwork ahead of Ohio gov. bid

    Vivek Ramaswamy campaign files mandatory paperwork ahead of Ohio gov. bid

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    Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign filed paperwork to begin his widely-expected run for governor of Ohio, Fox News Digital can confirm.

    The venture capitalist’s campaign filed its Designation of Treasurer form with Ohio’s Secretary of State on Friday. The form is a requirement before a candidate’s campaign committee makes any expenditures or receives contributions.

    The filing represents an official registration for Ramaswamy’s gubernatorial committee. While the filing was made under the name “Vivek Ramaswamy For Ohio” and online records did not note an explicit reference to the gubernatorial bid, Ramaswamy has been heavily hinting about the Ohio governor’s race, which will take place in 2026. Current Gov. Mike DeWine is ineligible to run, having taken office in 2019. 

    The filing comes nearly a month after it was revealed that Ramaswamy left President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative. In a statement to Fox News, Trump-Vance transition spokesperson Anna Kelly said that Ramaswamy “played a critical role in helping us create DOGE.”

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    Vivek Ramaswamy speaks before Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage at the campaign rally at Madison Square Garden on October 27, 2024 in New York City.  (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

    “He intends to run for elected office soon, which requires him to remain outside of DOGE, based on the structure that we announced today,” Kelly explained. “We thank him immensely for his contributions over the last 2 months and expect him to play a vital role in making America great again.”

    Ramaswamy’s exit from DOGE came after he and Tesla CEO Elon Musk polarized Trump supporters over their support for H-1B temporary worker visas. At the time, Ramaswamy addressed his departure by saying it was an “honor” to help create DOGE. 

    “I’m confident that Elon & team will succeed in streamlining government,” he said. “I’ll have more to say very soon about my future plans in Ohio. Most importantly, we’re all-in to help President Trump make America great again!”

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    Vivek Ramaswamy in New Hampshire

    Then-Republican presidential candidate and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy speaks at the Republican Party’s First in the Nation Leadership Summit in Nashua, New Hampshire, U.S., October 13, 2023. (REUTERS/Brian Snyder)

    Republican leaders have endorsed Ramaswamy in recent weeks, including GOP Sens. Mike Lee of Utah and Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee. In a post, Blackburn said that Ramaswamy has “a servant’s heart and a brilliant entrepreneurial mind.”

    “The people of Ohio would be well served by his leadership, and if he chooses to run, he’ll have my full support,” the Tennessee Republican wrote.

    Lee said that he was sure Ramaswamy would win a gubernatorial race in the Buckeye State and that he would “transform Ohio for the better.”

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    Vivek Ramaswamy gestures from the stage on Day 2 of the Republican National Convention

    Vivek Ramaswamy gestures from the stage on Day 2 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 16, 2024.  (REUTERS/Brian Snyder)

    “The results will benefit Ohioans—and Americans—for generations I’m honored to have worked with @VivekGRamaswamy, and I support him wholeheartedly,” Lee’s X post read.

    Fox News Digital’s Paul Steinhauser, Alex Nitzberg and Sophia Compton contributed to this report.

  • New Year 2025: Bengaluru makes mask mandatory, bans whistling during NY’s Eve celebrations

    New Year 2025: Bengaluru makes mask mandatory, bans whistling during NY’s Eve celebrations

    In a bid to ensure public safety, Bengaluru authorities have made wearing masks mandatory and imposed a ban on whistling in public places during New Year’s Eve celebrations. 

    Meanwhile,the Bengaluru city police have made extensive arrangements ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations today (December 31) and going into the New Year 2025 celebrations (January 1), with as many as 11,000 personnel deployed to maintain law and order across the metro, according to a PTI report.

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    Bengaluru Commissioner of Police in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), noted that arrangements have been inspected and the city is ready to welcome the New Year.

    A total of 11,830 police personnel, including senior officers along with civil defence staff and others, will be maintaining strict vigilance across the city, monitoring any potential rave parties and drug-related activities.

    Police said the government has permitted New Year celebrations only until 1 am, and the public is allowed to conduct celebrations only within the prescribed time limit.

    Further, according to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, over 1,000 security cameras have been installed around the city for the same purpose, the report added.

    Here is how to avoid crowd crush

    To reduce the risk of being involved in a crowd crush, there are several steps you can take. First, plan your journey ahead by avoiding areas likely to experience heavy congestion, PTI reported.

    Local authorities often design crowd control measures, such as multiple celebration sites, to help with crowd distribution. If possible, delay your departure until after the fireworks display to avoid the rush toward public transport. Stay alert for signs of overcrowding, such as slow or halted movement, and move towards less crowded areas if necessary.

    Pay attention to signals of distress from those around you and help pass on critical information, such as asking the crowd to slow down. Extra care should be taken if you or someone you are with has mobility issues, is shorter, or experiences crowd anxiety.

    (With inputs from agencies)