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Phase 6 of the Lok Sabha elections include Bihar (8 seats), Haryana (all 10 seats), Jammu and Kashmir (one seat), Jharkhand (4 seats), Delhi (all 7 seats), Odisha (6 seats), Uttar Pradesh (14 seats) and West Bengal (8 seats).ALSO READ: Lok Sabha elections: How to cast vote without voter ID cardPolling in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag-Rajouri, adjourned in Phase 3, will also be held during Phase 6 of the Lok Sabha elections.As many as 889 candidates are in the fray from these 58 Lok Sabha constituencies.ALSO READ: Lok Sabha polls: How to check name in voter list - follow these stepsHere's full list of constituencies voting in Phase 6 on May 25:1. Valmiki Nagar GEN2. Paschim Champaran GEN3.

A wind farm in southwest Iowa suffered a direct hit from a powerful tornado that crumpled five of the massive power-producing towers, including one that burst into flames

Israel on October 7, 2023, by Hamas militants, have once again outraged and angered people across the world. A new video has surfaced in which it can be seen how the militants surrounded five women and threatened them with rape, reports the 'New York Post'. The hapless female soldiers are already covered in blood and surrounded by dead bodies. The attackers can be seen gloating and announcing their apparent intention to sexually assault the female soldiers. 'Economic Times' has not verified the authenticity of the video.

India is the only country, among the top five steel producing nations, to have seen a growth in production in April, with the others seeing production drop by as much as 7% during the month. China, which is the world's largest producer of steel, has seen its production in April fall more than 7% on year to 85.9 million tonne. Its production from January-April this year, at 343.7 million tonne, is 3% lower as compared to 2023, data from the World Steel Association showed. India, which is the world's second-largest producer of steel, saw production rise by 3.6% to 12.1 million tonne. The country has seen an 8.5% growth in production between Jan-Apr this year, having produced 49.5 million tonne of steel.

New Zealand bird has become a record-setter for being sold for a $20,000-plus amount. The auction house handling the sale named 'Webb's Auction House' has said that the feather from the extinct huia bird, smashed all estimates to become the world's most expensive feather to be sold, according to 'The Mirror' report.

Virat Kohli's IPL 2024 journey concluded with a bittersweet ending, marked by outstanding individual performances yet an ultimate heartbreak. Orange Cap holder Kohli, the charismatic leader and prolific batsman, amassed an impressive 741 runs throughout the season. His remarkable consistency was reflected in an average of 61.75, showcasing his reliability and hunger for runs. Rajasthan Royals ended Royal Challengers Bengaluru's eventful campaign in the Indian Premier League with a four-wicket win in the Eliminator in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Kohli's strike rate of 154.69 underscored his aggressive intent and ability to accelerate the scoring, keeping bowlers on their toes. His stellar season included five half-centuries and one magnificent century, proving his dominance at the crease. He lit up the tournament with 62 boundaries and 38 towering sixes, enthralling fans and driving his team forward. Throughout the season, Kohli, who became the first player to score 8000 runs in IPL, demonstrated his class and commitment, often being the backbone of his team's batting lineup. His century was a masterclass in pacing an innings, combining textbook shots with innovative stroke play. The half-centuries were crucial in building or consolidating the innings, often coming under pressure situations.

higher studies abroad than before, but the US continues to be their preferred destination. In 2022-23, the US issued over 1.4 lakh student visas in India, more than in any other country. A major jump is expected.

Equitable has strengthened its wealth advisory presence in California with a pair of former Lincoln advisors, including a four-decade veteran of the industry.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was due to address the nation on Wednesday amid mounting expectations that he will call a summer general election. Sunak's office confirmed that he would issue a statement statement after positive economic figures set Britain's political rumor mill alight with speculation that an election might be imminent. Multiple British media outlets said he would name a July 4 date for the election.

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heatwave conditions, there is also a major risk to public health. Over the next five days, there could be high to extremely high heatwaves in several regions of the nation, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Sunil Gavaskar heaped praises on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru for their «absolutely phenomenal» performance in the second half of the Indian Premier League 2024. Initially struggling at the bottom of the table, RCB staged a remarkable turnaround by winning their last six matches, concluding the league stage campaign in the top four with 14 points. In the first eight games, RCB secured only one victory against the Punjab Kings. This marks the fourth occasion in the last five seasons that RCB has reached the IPL playoffs.

mortgage rates and rising prices continued to put a damper on the spring homebuying season last month. Existing home sales fell 1.9% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.14 million in April from a revised 4.22 million in March, the National Association of Realtors reported Wednesday. Sales dropped across the country — down 4% in the Northeast, 2.6% in the West, 1.6% in the South and 1% in the Midwest.

Almost two-thirds of Canadians feel that inflation at the grocery store is getting worse, a new poll suggests, even as food inflation has been steadily cooling.

Pentagon has given out the details of a Russian counter space weapon that was launched earlier into the Low Earth Orbit (LEO). This weapon is said to be capable enough of attacking US Space assets. The US said that this launch took place on May 16, 2024.

Lok Sabha polls, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh has said that «the candidate of the biggest party will be the PM» as happened in 2004 and the name would be announced soon after the results. In an interview with ANI, Jairam Ramesh also talked of the party's demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into the "Modscam", saying that a INDIA bloc government will form the committee within a month. He said INDIA Alliance will get «a clear and decisive» mandate in the Lok Sabha polls.

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes sank last month, pushed down by high mortgage rates and rising prices

Sentiment among U.S. workers about their financial wellbeing has improved in 2024, according to new research from Bank of America.

The dollar may remain stronger for longer if the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady, while other nations opt for a reduction in borrowing costs, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board earned an eight per cent return in the fiscal year ended March, as double-digit gains in stocks, credit and private equity made up for weaker performance in emerging markets and real estate.

Toronto-Dominion Bank and its U.S. money-laundering woes are set to dominate the start of Canadian bank earnings season this week.