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Pune NCP president Deepak Mankar reacted to the exit poll predictions for the state and exuded confidence in the BJP-led Mahayuti's victory saying, that the alliance will secure 180 seats and sweep all the 8 seats in Pune district. Speaking to about the exit polls, Mankar said, «The whole atmosphere stands in support of the Mahayuti in Maharashtra. We work on the ground level and that is why we know that the public supports the work that we do. It will be disclosed in these elections. I think Mahayuti will get 180 seats here. Our candidates have done good work in their constituencies. In Pune also, Mahayuti will win all the 8 seats.» Meanwhile, Pune Collector Suhas Diwase also spoke to ANI ahead of counting day and said, that the administration is fully prepared and that the necessary barricading has been completed at the counting centres.

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Donald Trump tapped Pam Bondi, a staunch ally who helped defend the ex-leader against impeachment, as US attorney general on Thursday following firebrand Matt Gaetz's withdrawal from the running. Gaetz's retreat amid sexual misconduct allegations signaled limits to Trump's power, even as the president-elect prepares to retake the White House with his Republican Party also in control of both chambers of Congress. The nomination of Bondi, a former Florida attorney general who served as a surrogate during the 2024 campaign and pushed to de-legitimize vote counting in swing state Pennsylvania in 2020, could be seen as a useful tool for Trump in his attempt to settle personal grievances.

The bitcoin price topped $98,000 for the first time during European trading and was last up around 2.4% at $96,779.

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Joe Biden dropped out of the US election race. Joe Biden dropped out of the US Presidential election race after his dismal performance in the US Presidential debate against Donald Trump. He was presumably forced out on public opinion and approval ratings, but his resignation letter from the Presidential elections spoke otherwise. In his departing, he endorsed Kamala Harris as his successor for the Democrats, and even though things looked good for Kamala Harris until the last few weeks, things fell apart and the Republicans managed to secure a massive election victory. Meanwhile, the visitor logs of the White House from the month of July has still not been revealed publicly, which is now raising serious questions among the American public and the press corps, with some even wondering if the Democrats or Joe Biden has something to be concerned about these visitor logs.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to temporarily lift the federal sales tax off a slew of items and send checks to millions of Canadians who are dealing with rising costs as a federal election looms

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a $6.3 billion affordability package that includes temporary relief on the federal sales tax and a one-time $250 rebate to more than 18 million Canadians.

Mahayuti and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on who will head the next government with constituents in both camps laying claim over the chief minister's post. After polling for the 288-member assembly ended on Wednesday evening, the ruling as well as opposition fronts started claiming that mandate will be in their favour when votes are counted on November 23. Soon after polling, state Congress chief Nana Patole asserted a MVA government will be formed in Maharashtra under the leadership of his party. Voting trends suggest the Congress will get the maximum number of seats in the new assembly, he said.

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Bitcoin is jumping again, rising above $98,000 for the first time Thursday

As Donald Trump prepares to return to power, his victory is likely to embolden those who think they can get his ear

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Elon Musk joined Google CEO Sundar Pichai on a call with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, according to The Information. Pichai called Trump to congratulate him on his victory over Kamala Harris in the recently concluded U.S. presidential election. While the conversation details remain unclear, Musk reportedly listened in as Pichai conveyed his message to Trump.

After the close of voting, several exit polls backed the BJP-led alliance to dominate, while two suggested that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition would go all the way. Some saw the BJP-led Mahayuti securing as high as 160 seats. Congress-led INDIA bloc is projected to get approximately 120 seats. The majority mark in the state is 145. In the 2019 Maharashtra assembly elections, BJP won 105 seats and its then ally Shiv Sena (undivided) 56. The NCP (undivided), which was part of the UPA, bagged 54 constituencies and Congress 44.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday revealed its first list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, expected to be held in early 2025. The list includes several former BJP and Congress leaders who recently joined AAP. Brahm Singh Tanwar, Anil Jha, and BB Tyagi from the BJP, along with Chaudhry Zubair Ahmad, Veer Dhingan, and Sumesh Shokeen from the Congress, have been given tickets for the elections.

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