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Washington, DC [US]: President Joe Biden announced on Friday that Israel has proposed a «comprehensive new proposal» that provides a roadmap to a ceasefire in the ongoing war with Hamas in Gaza and securing the release of all hostages held by the terrorist group, CNN reported. According to Biden, the proposal, transmitted by Qatar to Hamas, outlines a «roadmap» towards a ceasefire. The initial phase, spanning six weeks, involves a «full and complete ceasefire with the withdrawal of Israeli forces from all populated areas of Gaza» and «release of a number of hostages including women, the elderly, the wounded in exchange for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.»

Singapore: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday the Indo-Pacific region remained a «priority» for Washington, saying the United States was secure «only if Asia is». Lloyd made the remarks at a major security forum in Singapore, a day after he met with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun. «The United States can be secure only if Asia is and that's why the United States has long maintained its presence in this region,» Austin told the Shangri-La Dialogue, which in recent years has become a barometer for US-China relations.

Sunday’s elections that will determine the presidency, nine governorships and about 19,000 mayorships and other local posts. The country’s powerful drug cartels have long staged targeted assassinations of mayoral and other local candidates who threaten their control. Gangs in Mexico depend on controlling local police chiefs, and taking a share of municipal budgets; national politics appear to interest them less.

Godfrey Phillips executive director Samir Modi has accused his mother of orchestrating an attack on him, worsening the feud among the late KK Modi's family members over their inheritance. The younger son of KK Modi and Bina Modi lodged a complaint with Delhi Police on Friday, accusing his mother, her personal security officer (PSO) and Godfrey Phillips directors of causing him «grievous hurt».Bina Modi is also a director of Godfrey Phillips. «The incident happened on Thursday when I was trying to enter the scheduled board meeting of GP at Jasola in Delhi,» Modi told ET. «I was prevented by Bina Modi's PSO from entering the meeting. When I insisted, he tried to push me and said that I was not allowed to enter the board meeting.»

Prince Harry and Meghan Markel’s recent visit to Nigeria may have been successful but it has only raised several questions about its purpose, protocol and other matters. While the visit was a PR success, it may have created tense moments for the members of the British diplomatic service and the security establishment. It is well known that such visits generally tend to create diplomatic incidents in the host country if they aren’t handled properly. Prince Harry and Meghan Markel, who were working royals before they decided to step down in 2020, visited countries at the invitation of the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). Since they aren’t part of any of the royal duties anymore, the officials from the FCO heaved a sigh of relief. If otherwise, it would have given the local British diplomatic establishment which is an Embassy/High Commission, a headache as it becomes their responsibility to handle all issues arising from protocol, security, media and planning the entire visit.

Christian Nwasike, principal and executive managing partner at Practice Management Consultants, has been “involuntarily removed” from the Association of African American Financial Advisors (AAAA), a nonprofit organization, InvestmentNews learned Friday.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy concluded long-term security agreements with Sweden and Norway on Friday, a sign of Western commitment to Ukraine as Kyiv seeks further military support from the West in the war with Russia. Zelenskyy visited Stockholm as Western nations discuss whether to let Kyiv use weapons provided by them to strike targets inside Russia. The security deals with Sweden and Norway bring to 15 the number of agreements Kyiv has signed with Western nations. Under the latest deal, Sweden will transfer two ASC 890 surveillance aircraft — seen as crucial for identifying incoming cruise missiles and drones and identifying targets in the air and at sea — as well as its entire stock of armoured tracked personnel carriers. But Stockholm will not yet transfer Saab Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine. Sweden joined the Western military alliance this year and does not have such jets.

Also Read: Lok Sabha Elections 2024: What are Exit Polls? When are they due? All you need to know“By deciding to boycott the Exit Poll exercise, they are bringing in question exercise carried out by several professional agencies, who have worked with thousands of associates to bring what people may have voted for," said Nadda in a post on X.“Instead of focusing on winning the election, Congress repeatedly approached the Supreme Court, making outrageous demands, in order to mutilate our well established electoral process," said Nadda.Nadda alleged that not just the Congress but its extended ecosystem, who are inimical India’s interest, too comes together to create cacophony and makes all attempts to undermine people’s faith in our institutions and process.Congress has been in denial mode for so long. The whole election they kept campaigning that they are going to get the majority but they know the situation.

Imprisoned former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder has pleaded not guilty to 10 felony counts brought against him by the state

Manipur over two lakh people are affected by in floods triggered by cyclone. Floods have affected 348 villages and urban localities in eight districts of Manipur. Officials said that besides important installations including medical colleges and government offices, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh’s private residence, and various hotels were inundated in knee- to waist-deep water. Water also surged into the Raj Bhavan complex, leaving the Governor's Office and Secretariat, staff quarters, and the security personnel's barracks under flood water, with only the vintage building, which is the official residence of the Governor, unaffected.

India’s expanding defence role and partnerships in Indo-Pacific region will likely further contribute to the increasingly competitive nature of India–China relations, pointee out International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS), leading international think tank in its recent report. The 11th edition of the International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS) Asia-Pacific Regional Security Assessment (APRSA) released on the occasion on Shangrila Dialogue beginning on Friday in Singapore noted, “For India, being a ‘preferred security partner through defence partnerships, from combined exercises to arms transfer, increases its regional presence, which in turn enhances its influence with Asia-Pacific countries while countering Beijing’s regional influence. India’s defence engagement is and will continue to be focused on the Indian Ocean region, although it is working to increase its presence in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Ocean. India’s expanding defence role and partnerships will likely further contribute to the increasingly competitive nature of India–China relations.’’ It may be noted that India has stepped up its maritime security partnership across SE Asia including deputing Navy ships to the region regularly.

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New Delhi: The Congress has decided not to participate in any Lok Sabha exit poll debates on the television channels and said it does not want to indulge in speculation and slugfest for TRP. Congress spokesperson and media department chairperson Pawan Khera said the voters have cast their votes and their verdict has been secured. «The results will be out on 4th June. Prior to that, we do not see any reason to indulge in speculation and slugfest for TRP,» he said in a statement shared on X.

Lok Sabha elections, the Phalodi Satta Bazar in Rajasthan has updated its estimates for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Opposition's INDIA bloc. This grey market has become a popular gauge for people amid the absence of official opinion or exit polls. Initially, the Phalodi Satta Bazar's estimates aligned closely with the BJP's claim of the NDA securing 400 seats out of 543. However, projections shifted as the election progressed. Prior to the polls starting on April 19, the market predicted over 300 seats for the BJP alone. This figure dropped to about 290 seats after the first two phases and rose again to nearly 300 after the fifth phase. In its latest update, the Phalodi Satta Bazar anticipates the BJP securing fewer than 300 seats, while projecting the INDIA bloc to achieve 80-85 seats, its highest forecast yet. On May 13, the market predicted 40-42 seats for the Congress, considerably lower than its 2019 tally of 52 seats and even below its lowest-ever tally of 44 in 2014.

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