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Tommy Robinson, a prominent figure in the UK's far-right movement, is at the center of escalating tensions in London following his recent arrest for contempt of court. Over the weekend, thousands gathered to support Robinson, demanding his release during a rally called “Unite the Kingdom.” This event underscores Robinson's influence within Britain's far-right circles, particularly concerning immigration and nationalism. Robinson, born Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is the founder of the English Defence League (EDL), a nationalist and anti-Islamist group known for its confrontational stance. The protests attracted many participants who carried British and English flags and displayed signs with slogans like “Make America Great Again,” a phrase popularized by former US President Donald Trump. Trump, who is currently seeking another term in the US elections, is noted for his strong anti-immigration policies. The march was not without opposition; a counter-demonstration led by Stand Up to Racism was held nearby, where supporters advocated for welcoming refugees and denounced Robinson’s influence. This juxtaposition of rallies highlighted the deep divisions within British society. The protests included a separate demonstration by families mourning loved ones lost in police custody, who stood in solidarity with anti-racism campaigners by holding signs denouncing hatred and fascism.

gold in the medium to long term, as silver prices is expected to reach Rs 1,25,000 per kilogram on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) and USD 40 per ounce on the COMEX within the next 12 to 15 months, the Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd (MOFSL) said. Silver has shown impressive growth in 2024, recording gains of over 40 per cent year-to-date and surpassing the Rs 100,000 mark domestically, driven by safe-haven demand and robust industrial usage. The financial services firm further anticipated that the gold prices will reach Rs 81,000 per 10 grams in the medium term and Rs 86,000 in the long term.

In his three-hour interview with podcaster Joe Rogan, Donald Trump dug in on his false claims about voting, election fraud and his loss in the 2020 presidential election. Rogan helped encourage some of these claims.

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena announced a fifth list of 15 candidates for Maharashtra assembly elections. MNS has nominated Yogesh Chile from Panvel, Shivshankar Lagar from Khamgaon, Mallinath Patil from Akkalkot, Nagesh Paskanti from Solapur City, Madhya Amit Deshmukh from Jalgaon, Jamod Bhayyasaheb Patil from Mehkar, Rupesh Deshmukh from Gangakedhe Shekhar Dunde from Umred, Balasaheb Pathrikar from Fulambri Rajendra Gapat from Paranda Devdutt More from Osmanabad (Dharashiv) Sagar Dudhane from Katol Someshwar Kadam from Beed Faisal Popere from Srivardhan Yuvraj Yeddre from Radhanagari. Earlier in the day, MNS candidate for the Worli Assembly seat, Sandeep Deshpande, criticised incumbent MLA Aaditya Thackeray--son of Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray--alleging that Thackeray has not met his constituency's residents over the past five years.

Arvind Kejriwal, leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of orchestrating an attack on him during a foot march in Vikaspuri, Delhi. Kejriwal claimed 'BJP goons' assaulted him during the event. He questioned whether the BJP intended to «kill him» and challenged them to contest elections against him. Kejriwal addressed a gathering in Delhi, saying, «Do you want to kill me? If you have the courage, contest elections against me.» He stressed that he has no desire for power and is more concerned about the development work in Delhi. Accompanying Kejriwal, AAP MP Sanjay Singh stated that Delhi's citizens would «take revenge for this insult» in the upcoming elections, accusing BJP of being nervous about their electoral prospects in Delhi.

Harry Enten predicts a significant outcome for the 2024 U.S. presidential election, suggesting a 60% chance that the winner will secure over 300 Electoral College votes. Despite the current polls indicating a tight race, Enten explains that the dynamics of swing states could lead to a substantial victory for one candidate. CNN host John Berman questioned how a close race could also result in a «relative blowout,» which Enten clarified by analyzing the historical polling data. Enten emphasized that while the margins in the key swing states are currently tight, under 2 points, the average polling error in these states has been about 3.4 points since 1972. He provided electoral maps indicating how either former President Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris could potentially achieve over 300 Electoral College votes. Enten’s analysis highlights the trend that swing states often lean in one direction, historically favoring a stronger outcome for the eventual winner. Also Read: Dandadan: Here’s Episode 5 release date, time, where to watch and upcoming episode schedule

Lichtman’s prediction system evaluates 13 key factors, such as party standing in Congress, economic conditions, scandals, social unrest, and candidate charisma. He explains that these indicators have historically provided reliable forecasts. Currently, he sees eight of the keys yielding “true” answers, supporting the notion of a Harris victory. Also Read: Is Jessica Simpson's decade-long marriage heading for divorce? Here's what you need to know

Alex Buljan, a White House replica in Hillsborough, California, sold for $23 million just in time for the presidential election. The approximately 24,400-square-foot house outside of San Francisco, dubbed the Western White House, sold for $38.9 million in June 2023, as quoted in a report by The Wall Street Journal. Mehrdad Elie, a real estate investor, and his wife, Neda Elie, were the sellers. In 2022, they paid $15 million for the property. A request for comment on the sale was not answered by the Elies.

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale while sounding approval of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's political pitch of 'Batenge to katenge'. Describing BJP chief JP Nadda brother from the same ideological family, Hosabale said Sangh understood the spirit of Nadda's remarks and even he had food at his residence after the Lok Sabha polls. Hosabale was referring to Nadda's reported remarks that the BJP is not dependent on Sangh for elections and other works.

US election 2024 campaign rally at New York's Madison Square Garden stadium on Sunday, an iconic sports and music venue that has a history of hosting political conventions — but was also tainted by an infamous 1930s Nazi assembly. On Sunday night, Trump performs a campaign quirk: rallying his supporters in Madison Square Garden, the iconic arena in the heart of Democrat-heavy New York. The choice is a classic Trump flex, an opportunity to fill a 20,000-seat stadium dubbed «The World's Most Famous Arena» in the city where he first made his name as a real estate tycoon with a playboy lifestyle, according to reports. The rally at Madison Square Garden, which has changed locations since the 1930s, underscores Trump's bold claim that he could even flip solidly Democratic New York into the Republican camp on November 5.

BJP on Saturday appointed Ravindra Ray as state working president of Jharkhand BJP. Ray was earlier BJP Jharkhand president and an MP from Koderma Lok Sabha. The appointment in the middle of the election campaign is being seen as a damage-control exercise. Sources tell ET that Ray was unhappy with the party for quite some time. In the recent assembly election, he was demanding a ticket from Dhanwar seat, which is currently being contested by state BJP president Babulal Marandi. On the day of the ticket announcement, Ray expressed his anger to the party leaders. Later BJP Jharkhand election in-charge Shivraj Singh Chouhan and co-incharge Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Ray at his house in Ranchi to convince him to work for the party. However, two days later the buzz was that Ray, like a few other disgruntled BJP leaders, could join the JMM. However, Ray denied such news and said that this was being spread by the JMM as he never intended to leave the BJP. After his appointment on Saturday, Ray was part of the BJP state meetings at the party office in Ranchi.

Donald Trump's US election 2024 campaign has been surrounded by controversies and now another one has emerged as a model named Stacey Williams has accused the Republican Presidential nominee of groping her, as per a report. One day in 1993, financier Jeffrey Epstein brought a model named Stacey Williams to Trump Tower in Manhattan to say hello to the building's owner, Donald Trump. As he and Epstein chatted, Trump groped Williams, she said, NYT News Service reported. Williams, a former Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, made the accusation this week in an interview with The New York Times and on a Zoom event in which several women said they had been victims of sexual misconduct by Trump. The women, some of whom had previously made their allegations in public, endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president.

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will be closely monitoring every development following months of rallies, interviews, speeches, and town hall events. The networks' release of the exit poll's preliminary results at 5 p.m. ET will be a significant event. According to a report by the Telegraph, the survey's results will be adjusted throughout the evening as additional information from polling stations across the US becomes available, and it will not immediately predict the outcome of the election.

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Saturday announced a list of 15 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. Here are the candidates:

Donald Trump dug in on his false claims about voting, election fraud and his loss in the 2020 presidential election. Rogan helped encourage some of these claims. The interview, released late Friday, came on the same day that the former president, on his social media network, re-posted threats to prosecute lawyers, voters and election officials he deems to have «cheated» in the 2024 election. Here's a look at some of the claims by the Republican nominee for president and the truth.

Kamala Harris in Michigan on Saturday, while Republican candidate Donald Trump holds his own rally in the battleground state. With some 8.4 million registered voters and 15 electoral college votes of the 270 needed to win, Michigan is one of seven competitive U.S. states that will decide the election. It is part of the «Blue Wall» that is considered Democrats' best chance of electing Harris, along with Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. In Michigan, Harris and Trump are battling for voters that include a large Arab American and Muslim population concerned about Israel's war in Gaza, and union workers worried about how electric vehicles could reshape the U.S. auto industry, which is headquartered in Detroit, the state's largest city.

2024 U.S. election looms and the end of Biden’s term approaches, speculation rises over whether President Joe Biden will include his son Hunter in his final list of presidential pardons. Historically, outgoing U.S. presidents issue pardons, sometimes in controversial cases. Hunter Biden, facing convictions related to tax and gun charges, is at the center of this discussion. Biden, while previously stating he would allow the justice system to run its course, could exercise leniency or clemency as alternatives to a full pardon, sparking debate on what precedent his decision might set.

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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra filed her nomination papers for the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-polls, she wrote an open letter to the people of Wayanad on Saturday. In a post on X, the letter is titled «My Dear Sisters and Brothers of Wayanad», where she expressed her deep connection with the constituency and her commitment to serving the people. She said she would work closely with the people and address their challenges, especially those faced by the women and the tribal communities. Furthermore, talking about her brother's relationship with Wayanad, Priyanka Gandhi acknowledged the pride and sadness Rahul Gandhi felt when he asked her to contest from the constituency. She assured the people of her dedication to building upon her brother's establishment and vowed to continue representing their needs and concerns in Parliament.

The Washington Post says it won't endorse a candidate for president in this year’s tightly contested race and would avoid doing so in the future