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Trump pledges ‘upper class’ tax cut if he returns to White House The president raised the issue after warning Israel on Wednesday that he would stop supplying artillery shells and other weapons if its forces attacked the city of Rafah, Gaza, as he deplored the fact that civilians had been killed by the dropping of US bombs. Hamas, the Palestinian militant group on Friday said efforts to find a Gaza Strip truce deal were back at square one after Israel effectively spurned a plan from international mediators.

J&K – is among the 96 constituencies going to polls in the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 on Monday, May 13. The Lok Sabha Elections 2024 are the first general elections in the erstwhile state since the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution in August 2019 by the Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)-ruled centre. The abrogation stripped Jammu and Kashmir of its special status.

Berlin in 1949 marked a significant turning point in the early stages of the Cold War. The blockade had begun in June 1948, when the Soviet Union, in response to the introduction of a new currency in West Berlin, cut off all land and water routes into the city, effectively isolating West Berlin from the Western Allies. The blockade led to the Berlin Airlift, a massive humanitarian effort by the United States, United Kingdom, and other Western allies to supply West Berlin by air.

advanced glass coatings to keep vehicle cabins cool, alleviating the air-conditioning load as summer sweeps India, sending temperatures past 45°C in some cities. The push comes as vehicle sizes, glass surface areas and thermal loads grow with the shift toward larger vehicles such as SUVs and electric models requiring increased battery pack space. With glass typically comprising 25-30% of a vehicle's surface area, and that percentage rising consistently with increased sunroof adoption, moderating the sun’s fierce heat with glazing is becoming critical, car makers said. Over the past few years, average windshield area has increased 8% and total glass surface is up 12% as cars have become bigger, according to Jato Dynamics estimates. Automotive glass suppliers have developed specialised solar-reflective coatings incorporating ultra-thin layers of metal oxides such as silver, zinc and tin. These transparent metallised coatings absorb solar infrared radiation to reduce interior temperatures. Amid rising global temperatures, the role of advanced glass coatings is a must-have solution to beat the searing summer heat. Their widespread adoption aligns with vehicle electrification and enhanced safety features, said experts.

The governor of New Mexico has announced plans to court new investments in hydrogen fuel development at a business summit in the Netherlands over the coming week

Swedish police and other legal formalities are underway. 1. Joost Klein was among the eight finalists of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 final and was popular among bookmakers and fans with his song "Europapa." 2.

Eldorado do Sul: More heavy rain is forecast for Brazil’s already flooded Rio Grande do Sul state, where many of those remaining are poor people with limited ability to move to less dangerous areas. More than 15 centimeters (nearly 6 inches) of rain could fall over the weekend and will probably worsen flooding, according to the Friday afternoon bulletin from Brazil’s national meteorology institute. It said there is also a high likelihood that winds will intensify and water levels rise in the Patos lagoon next to the state capital, Porto Alegre, and the surrounding area.

ALSO READ: ‘Fight tooth and nail’: Israel vows to fight alone after US warns to curb arms Bodies covered in white lay on the ground in a courtyard of the facility. A man in a baseball cap leaned over one body bag, clasping a dust-covered hand that protruded. The feet of another corpse poked from under a blanket bearing the picture of a large teddy bear.

Russia on Saturday said it had captured five villages in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region during a surprise ground offensive that prompted mass evacuations, as President Volodymyr Zelensky made an urgent call for military aid. Moscow's defence ministry said its troops had «liberated» five villages in Ukraine's Kharkiv region near the Russian border — Borysivka, Ogirtseve, Pletenivka, Pylna and Strilecha — as well as taking one village in the Donetsk region. Ukraine's defence ministry said Friday Russia had launched a surprise attack on the Kharkiv region, making small advances into a border zone from where it had been pushed back nearly two years ago.

light to moderate rainfall are likely to occur in the region on May 15. ALSO READ: Bengaluru rain: IMD issues yellow alert for heavy showers, thunderstorms; Check next week's weather forecast here Unseasonal rains brought much-needed respite from the scorching heat to Pune city and the surrounding areas on Friday afternoon. Lohegaon area in the city recorded the highest rainfall of 58 mm, while Wadgaonsherri and Shivajinagar recorded 37.5 mm and 28 mm of rain, respectively, till 5.30 pm, the IMD was quoted by PTI as saying.

Aurangabad (Maharashtra): The constituency is all set to witness a triangular fight between incumbent AIMIM MP Imtiaz Jaleel, Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Chandrakant Khaire and Shiv Sena (Shinde)'s Sandipan Bhumre. The constituency had been bastion of undivided Shiv Sena till 2014. In 2019 election, Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM's candidate Imtiaz Jaleel defeated Chandrakant Khaire.

Telangana News: BJP's richest candidate takes pride in cleaning school toilets CM Revanth Reddy also questioned PM Modi on his economic policies. He further said, "I want to remind you of one thing. From 1947 to 2014, 14 prime ministers, for almost 67 years, have borrowed 55 lakh crores.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy on Saturday said that the country does not need PM Modi or the BJP as try to make everything political. He further added, ‘Classic examples would be - answering everything with 'Jai Sri Ram'. Pulwama incident’ CM Reddy said while speaking to ANI, “...For Modi, everything is politics, everything is about winning elections.

gold in the last one week has been -0.15% .whereas in the last month it has been 0.74%. The cost of silver is Rs.84300.0 per kg up by Rs.1710.0 per kg. Gold Price Today in Delhi is ₹74322.0/10 grams.

Smarter vehicles could mean some of the most dramatic changes for the traditional traffic signal since the yellow light was added more than a century ago

thunderstorms and lightning on Saturday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Heavy Rainfall and Thunderstorms Forecast «Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is likely over Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan during the next 3 hours,» IMD posted on X.

Alternative Banking Options: Despite the closures, customers can continue to manage their finances using mobile and net banking services. These platforms offer a range of financial services that are accessible even on bank holidays. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) classifies bank holidays under three categories: Negotiable Instruments Act Holiday, Real Time Gross Settlement Holiday, and bank account closures.

In Praise of Shadows, says, “In making for ourselves a place to live, we first spread a parasol to throw a shadow on the earth, and in the pale light of the shadow we put together a house." He goes on to cite the example of Western houses, which he says are built to create as few shadows as possible and “to expose the interior to as much light as possible". Tanizaki’s piece is essential reading on aesthetics and the psychology behind design decisions; many designers and architects swear by it.

Air Vanuatu has filed for bankruptcy protection a day after it cancelled all international flights, stranding thousands of travelers

Rudy Giuliani has been suspended from WABC Radio and his daily show canceled over his violation of a ban on discussing discredited 2020 election claims

Blood of Zeus Season 2 is out and is streaming now on Netflix. This is returning after a period of 4 years during which Season 1 became an instant hit among those who enjoy animated shows. This is all about Greek mythology even as war returns to Olympus. Here are some important details.