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candidates for the Maharashtra Legislative Council polls won on Friday by engineering a cross-voting from among the opposition ranks. Five MLCs of the BJP, two from the Shiv Sena (Shinde) and two from the NCP (Ajit) won the elections despite being short of votes. There were 12 candidates in fray for 11 MLC seats. The MLC elections were seen as a precursor to the assembly polls and a litmus test for the ruling parties as to whether they would be able to keep their flock together after the drubbing in the Lok Sabha polls. Barring the Congress and the NCP-SP, all the other political parties had kept their MLAs ensconced in different hotels two days prior to the voting.

Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Karol has said the construction of dams on the Sutlej has turned the trans-Himalayan river into a rivulet, altering the entire ecosystem and eco chain. Speaking at the launch of a book titled «Climate Change: The Policy, Law and Practice» by lawyer Jatinder (Jay) Cheema on Friday, Justice Karol also highlighted that climate change is heavily impacting the agriculture sector in the country. The Supreme Court judge noted that stretches of certain rivers are drying up due to rising temperatures and human activity. «The only trans-Himalayan river in India, the Sutlej, has turned into a rivulet because of the construction of several dams, changing the entire ecosystem and eco chain,» he said.

By Dan McTeague

Dogecoin, a crypto that started as a joke many years ago, has had a notable movement in its market recently. A recent YouTube video analysis suggests a potential bullish phase, sparking discussions on future price trends.

Much of north India has witnessed an intense heatwave in recent weeks, with several heatstroke-related deaths being reported. Monsoon rains could not have arrived any sooner. The effects of air pollution and climate change on human health are profound and increasingly palpable.

The cryptocurrency market has been experiencing significant fluctuations in recent months, with Bitcoin, the largest digital currency by market capitalization, remaining at the forefront of this volatility.

Iraq after being convicted for committing various crimes in Iraq and Syria when the terror organization headed by her husband occupied large parts of the Levant region. According to the Supreme Judicial Council, a criminal court in Karkh convicted a woman who has been identified as Asma Mohammed for working in a terror organization and detaining Yazidi women. The first wife of the slain commander of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is also known by the name of Umm Hudaifa.

Singapore City, Singapore, July 2, 2024 – Pandiana , a new meme-infused utility token on the Solana blockchain, today announced the successful closure of a $500,000 pre-seed funding round.

Argentina designated Hamas a terrorist organisation on Friday and ordered a freeze on the financial assets of the Palestinian group, a largely symbolic move as President Javier Milei seeks to align Argentina strongly with the US and Israel. Announcing the decision, Milei's office cited the militant Palestinian group's cross-border attack on Israel last October 7 that killed some 1,200 people and took 250 others hostage, in the deadliest assault in Israel's 76-year history. The statement also mentioned Hamas' close ties to Iran, which Argentina blames for two deadly militant attacks on Jewish sites in the country. The move comes just days before the 30th anniversary of one of those attacks, the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community centre in Buenos Aires. It killed 85 people and wounded hundreds more in the worst such attack in Argentina's modern history.

meme coins have become a hot topic in the cryptocurrency world, delivering astronomical returns and capturing the imagination of investors. In a recent live stream session on ETMarkets, Arjun Vijay, Co-Founder & COO of Giottus, highlights that coins like Doge with Hat, Pepe, and Floki have shown remarkable gains, far outperforming traditional equity markets and even major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Let's delve into the world of meme coins to understand their allure, their unique characteristics, and how to navigate this volatile market. The origin and evolution of meme coins

Each year, a crush of tourists arrives in Alaska’s capital city on cruise ships to see wonders like the fast-diminishing Mendenhall Glacier

Mid-Day quoted Gavaskar as saying.Earlier, legendary cricketer Sachin was awarded with Bharat Ratna, which he won at the age of 40 in 2014."Dravid’s achievements have given joy across all party lines and across caste, creed, communities and brought untold happiness to the whole country. Surely, that deserves the highest accolade the country can give.

Letitia Wright steps behind the scenes as an executive producer for Angel Studios' latest film, “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot.” This heartfelt movie sheds light on America's foster care system, inspired by a true story of remarkable compassion and community effort.

Seattle inaugurated its new visa application centre on Friday. The facility will offer full visa and passport services to the greater Seattle area. Local leaders, including Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, Port Commissioner Sam Cho, and State Rep. Vandana Slatter, were among those who attended the event. Mayor Harrell presented the first Indian passport and visa to eager applicants, marking a special moment for the community.

In the wake of a domain attack involving Squarespace, numerous DeFi protocols have released post-mortem reports and updates to inform their communities about the incident’s impact and their subsequent actions.

The meme coin market is captivating and dynamic, with trends changing rapidly every market cycle. Initially, with the popularity of Dogecoin and Shiba Inu, the community focus was largely on animal-themed meme coins. This trend is now shifting to product-based coins, where new and engaging concepts quickly gain traction. The recent success of tokens like WATER and BEER showcases the dynamic nature of this market segment.

Narendra Modi on Thursday said that terrorism in any form or manifestation cannot be justified and called on the international community to isolate and expose the countries that harbour terrorists, provide safe havens and condone terrorism. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivered these remarks on behalf of PM Modi at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation being held under Kazakhstan's Presidency in Astana. Calling SCO a principle-based organization whose consensus drives the approach of its member states, PM Modi stated, «At this time, it is particularly noteworthy that we are reiterating mutual respect for sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, equality, mutual benefit, non-interference in internal affairs, non-use of force or threat of use of force as a basis for our foreign policies. We have also agreed not to take any measures contrary to the principles of state sovereignty and territorial integrity.»

The excitement surrounding meme coins on the Solana blockchain continues to surge, with Pandiana ($PNDA) emerging as a new project to keep an eye on.

Aveek Mitra, Aveksat Financial Advisory, says they are spreading bets a little thinner so that they can get into ideas beaten down stocks and also into areas with some momentum. So they mix and match things. They are not sitting on too much cash, maybe about 5% to 6% cash and at the same time do not have that kind of conviction that they will bet big on some ideas. Correction can always be there. The investor community is waiting for a correction and the markets are waiting for market man's patience to go dry. Who will win? The patience of the investors or will the market win, Mr Market? Aveek Mitra: First of all, the patience of the investor is not there because, on any kind of small fall, people are putting in more money than they were doing yesterday. Every month, the flow goes up. So. how can you say that investor patience is not there?

Born from an endeavor to defy convention, Avión Lucky Liquid embodies a story of serendipity. This limited-edition release of just 100 bottles is the pioneering product of nine years’ aging for extra añejo tequila in one single oak cask that previously matured Mexican Cabernet Sauvignon. Left forgotten in the cellars until it was fortunately rediscovered, the result is an expression with unparalleled depth and character which takes its name from having beaten all odds – clearly prevailing as an exquisite 100% agave tequila despite the nature of its production.

A company has installed vending machines that sell ammunition in grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma, and Texas, raising concerns among gun control advocates