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Iceland, the world's most gender equal country, is set to elect a woman as president for the second time in its history.

Lok Sabha elections 2024. "The man whose exit is certain on June 4 has had these exit polls orchestrated. The INDIA Janbandhan will get a minimum of 295 seats, a clear and decisive majority.

UPI) network operated by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has set a new record by processing 14.04 billion transactions in May, compared to 13.3 billion in April.

BJP candidate from Sambalpur Lok Sabha constituency, Dharmendra Pradhan, expressed confidence on Saturday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would form a government in the state and the Centre under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Helsinki library was returned in May — 84 years overdue, a librarian told AFP on Wednesday.

Helsinki returned a book after more than 84 years. He borrowed the book in the year 1939 from one of the public libraries. This was the year the Second World War broke out in Europe before it spread to the rest of the world.

India TV, News 24-Today's Chanakya and India Today — on Saturday predicted a 400-plus seat win for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance in the Lok Sabha elections.

India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik on Saturday announced his retirement from all forms of competitive cricket after two decades of playing for the country. While his retirement was on cards after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's ouster from the IPL Eliminator, Karthik chose his 39th birthday to make his decision official.

Centre collected Rs 1.73 lakh crore towards the goods and services tax (GST) in May, around 10 per cent higher on an annual basis, data showed on Saturday.

once-dominant ANC had received just over 40% in the election on Wednesday, well short of the majority it had held since the famed all-race vote of 1994 that ended apartheid and brought it to power under Nelson Mandela. The final results are still to be formally declared by the independent electoral commission that ran the election.While opposition parties hailed it as a momentous breakthrough for a country struggling with deep poverty and inequality, the ANC remained the biggest party by some way but will now need to look for a coalition partner or partners to remain in the government and reelect President Cyril Ramaphosa for a second and final term.

Also read: Crucial INDIA bloc meeting begins in Delhi; Stalin, Mamata & Mehbooba skipBengaluru voters had fallen for rumours assuring them of deposits into their IPPB accounts, if INDIA bloc is voted to power in the Centre.In its manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls, the Congress promised to launch the Mahalakshmi scheme under which the women heads of families belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category will get ₹8,500 directly into their accounts.On Monday, Gandhi in Bihar assured that women would receive deposits into their account. “From July, ₹8,500 will be deposited in women's accounts every month.

LGBTQ2 rights in Canada.The Ipsos survey polled adults in 26 countries on a variety of metrics measuring support for the queer community.Canada, it found, was among the few countries where support for rights and visibility appeared to register “precipitous drops,” Ipsos vice-president of public affairs Sanyam Sethi said.“What really stood out to me was how starkly Canadians are changing their opinions,” she said.“On some of these support aspects the drops in Canada are the highest across all 26 countries we have trend data for.”One area where attitudes appeared to have shifted was support for LGBTQ2 visibility.While 49 per cent of respondents agreed with people being open about their sexual orientation or gender identity, that still put Canada in the bottom 10 of countries measured.What’s more, the number was down by 12 per cent from 2021.Similarly, the poll found support for LGBTQ2 people showing affection in public (kissing or holding hands) at 40 per cent, down eight points from 2021.Just one-third of respondents supported more LGBTQ2 characters on screen, down 10 per cent from 2021.Annie Ohana, a B.C. teacher who also serves on the board of Surrey Pride said the numbers were troubling.“You can exist, but don’t exist in front of me,” she said.Ohana said she believed the data reflected an aggressive campaign targeting the LGBTQ2 community that has manifested in protests against SOGI-123 in schools, drag events and supports for transgender people.“You see the language of ‘groomer’ and ‘pedophile’ out there, being put on everybody,” Ohana said.

Arvind Kejriwal appealed to the voters to exercise their franchise in large numbers “to protect democracy and the Constitution."Also Read: Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 Voting Live Updates: 11% voter turnout recorded in 57 seats till 9 am"In this great festival of democracy, the country will vote in the last phase today. All of you are requested to exercise your right to vote in large numbers to protect democracy and the Constitution," Kejriwal posted on X.“Go to vote yourself and take your neighbours along with you.

Infinix GT 20 Pro review: A gaming phone that doesn't break the bankVivo has confirmed that it will launch its first foldable device in India, the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro, at an event on 6 June. The smartphone is likely to feature an 8.03-inch LTPO AMOLED inner display with a resolution of 2200 x 2480 pixels, 120Hz variable refresh rate and a peak brightness of 4500 nits.

work in Germany? Germany's new Opportunity Card gives holders a one-year residence permit to search for employment without needing a permanent contract. Germany has launched the Opportunity Card («Chancenkarte»), allowing candidates from non-EU countries to enter and seek employment without needing a permanent job contract. This initiative aims to attract skilled workers by simplifying the process. Candidates must be recognized as skilled workers or accumulate at least six points in a points-based system. Financial support for their stay must be assured. The Opportunity Card facilitates easier, legal entry to Germany, offers a chance for a good income, and provides the potential for permanent residency. After a successful application, candidates receive an immediate work permit.

France's credit score on Friday citing a deterioration in the country's budgetary position, a blow to Emmanuel Macron's government days before EU parliamentary elections.

Indian crypto market is brimming with potential, with several decentralised homegrown projects taking off and building impact. However, an ambiguity around regulations has got all private players in the Web3 space tiptoeing around real use cases. The adoption rate might be high as compared to many other countries but given the percentage of the cell phone ownership rate and internet penetration, it could be much higher with clear regulatory guidelines set by the government. Here's why bringing cryptocurrency under the purview of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) could be a game-changer. SEBI's Proven Track Record

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday appealed to people to cast their franchise in «unprecedented numbers» to elect a strong government again to ensure the internal security of the country and to maintain the pace of development.

BJP President JP Nadda on Saturday accused the Congress party of working on the principle of divide and rule for the last 75 years to increase their 'vote bank'.

A recent article about becoming a “Crorepati" by simply investing in the Public Provident Fund (PPF) has caught many people’s attention. The catch is “The investor must be willing to stay invested for 30 years". In a country, where there are more Dream11 subscribers than mutual fund investors, the proclivity to earn money quickly is palpable. 

initial public offerings, and as elections come to a close, a bumper crop of deals is poised to set a record as investors seek to tap the rapid growth in the region’s third-largest economy.About $3.9 billion has been raised in India via IPOs so far this year, more than double the same period in 2023, and a tally that’s higher than the combined amount raised in South Korea and Hong Kong, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Also Read | Lok Sabha Elections 2024: What should retail investors do after results on June 4? Experts suggest thisThe jump in activity for blocks and placements is even more outstanding.