Kishori Lal Sharma, the new Congress MP from high profile seat of Amethi in Uttar Pradesh met Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka and Rahul in Delhi today. Sharma, who emerged as a new giant killer after defeating BJP's Smriti Irani, also received an advise from the Gandhis. On being asked if he got any word of advise from the leaders, he said they asked him to «stay humble, just as I am.» «Jaise humble ho, waise hi humble rehna hai. Koi ghamand nahi karna hai ki aap MP ho gye ho (be humble as you are. Don't be arrogant about being an MP),» Sharma said the Gandhis told him.

According to the source, the delegation is led by the Sultanate of Oman’s minister of commerce, industry and investment promotion

It is reported that armed violence and conflict remain the primary causes of acute food insecurity across numerous hunger hotspots

According to the established procedure, the Indian president must then appoint the candidate of the winning party to form a new government

From May 8 to June 6, the Finance Ministry planned to allocate $1.2 bln for purchases of foreign currency and gold within the fiscal rule

At a meeting with congressional leaders in the White House in January to negotiate a deal on Ukraine aid, the US president spoke so softly at times that some participants struggled to hear him, according to five people familiar with the meeting

An 88-year-old man was arrested and will be charged in court on Thursday (June 6) for the alleged murder of his wife in their Bukit Panjang flat.  The police said in a statement that they were alerted to a call for assistance at about 1am on Wednesday at Block 137 Petir Road.  When officers arrived at the scene, they found the 74-year-old woman lying motionless inside the unit.  In response to AsiaOne's queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force said they received a call for assistance at 12.45am at the same unit. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. The 88-year-old man was arrested at the scene. Preliminary investigations show that both parties were known to each other.  Officers from the Criminal Investigation Department were seen going in and out of the flat on Wednesday morning. They were seen measuring a pair of scissors, reported Lianhe Zaobao. Marilou A Penar, a domestic helper who lives next door, told 8world that she saw police officers taking away the elderly man, who was in a wheelchair, at around 6am. His wife's body was removed from the flat at around 8am.

SINGAPORE - Construction for the Founders' Memorial - dedicated to Singapore's pioneers and the values they exemplified - has officially begun, with the institution slated to open in 2028. The memorial in Gardens by the Bay's Bay East Garden will offer future visitors an «integrated gallery and gardens experience», said the National Heritage Board (NHB). Within its two two-storey buildings, which will be connected by a common basement, will be a viewing gallery that overlooks Singapore's city skyline, exhibition galleries, and multipurpose rooms for workshops and programmes. NHB said that multiple paths will extend from the memorial into the larger Bay East Garden, with the memorial itself designed to depict a path - a symbol of the nation-building journey that Singapore's founding generation and its leaders undertook.

What was meant to be an exciting race was cut short for an 8-year-old girl when she fell after allegedly getting pushed by other runners. Her father, surnamed Chen, told Shin Min Daily News that his daughter suffered multiple abrasions on her right elbow, fingers and lips, with the largest wound on her left knee measuring about 4cm. The 48-year-old engineer had paid $55 to register the girl for the competitive 1.6km race at the Cold Storage and Giant Kids Run, which was held at Palawan Green in Sentosa last Sunday (June 2). This particular race was for girls aged seven to nine.  About 40 to 50 children participated in the race, which flagged off at around 9.15am. Chen and his wife were waiting at the finish line when he received a call shortly after the race had started, informing him that his daughter had been injured and was at a medical tent. When the couple rushed over, they saw that there was a bandage on her left knee. «My daughter cried and said her wound hurt, but the medical personnel said it was a minor injury, so I didn't think much about it and took her home,» Chen said.

PM Modi resigns, 17th Lok Sabha dissolution accepted by President Murmu ahead of NDA government formation, BJP falls short of majority requiring support from JD(U) and TDP.

RIYADH: A driver of healthcare innovation, Dr. Andrew Padmos built and managed a hematology and oncology clinical program at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, establishing the first bone marrow transplant program in the Middle East during his 15-year tenure in the Kingdom that started in 1978.

Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb met with his Honduran counterpart Yadira Gomez, the Saudi minister reported on X on Tuesday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation on tourism. Saudi Vice Minister for Tourism Princess Haifa bint Mohammed was also present during the meeting, along with other officials.

MAKKAH: The Interior Ministry has announced that Hajj Security Forces have apprehended eight suspects at Makkah’s entrances for transporting 28 people who did not have Hajj permits, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. The suspects — three non-Saudis and five from the Kingdom — were stopped for breaching Hajj rules and regulations after transporting violators who had failed to obtain permits required to perform Hajj.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority confirmed that over 27,000 buses are set to ferry pilgrims around the holy sites during this year’s Hajj. The authority said more than 3,500 buses will transport pilgrims to and from the Grand Mosque via 16 routes with 11 stops and stations. The authority also allocated 355 buses for transportation throughout Makkah and 27 buses in Madinah.

RIYADH: Saudi leaders congratulated Mexico’s new president on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. King Salman, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent separate cables of congratulations to Claudia Sheinbaum who won a landslide victory in Sunday’s presidential election to become Mexico’s first woman leader. The king and crown prince expressed their best wishes for her success, and for the Mexican people, wishing them continued progress and prosperity. Sheinbaum has promised to continue the political course set by her populist predecessor.

En séjour dans la ville économique du Gabon, la Députée de la Transition, l'Honorable Pepecy Ogouliguendé a mené plusieurs activités sur les plans social et éducatif. Aussi, a t-elle été reçue par les Délégués Spéciaux du 2e arrondissement de Port-Gentil. Les échanges ont porté sur la gestion, le fonctionnement et les perspectives de développement de la mairie du deuxième arrondissement. C'était ce lundi 03 juin 2024. La Députée de la transition, Madame Ogouliguende née Mavikana Pepecy, (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Lors de l'audience collective que leur a accordée récemment le Président de la Transition, le Général de Brigade Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, les Délégués Spéciaux des 52 communes et des 48 départements du Gabon ont reçu une dotation spéciale de du Président de la République. Cette enveloppe est essentiellement destinée à l'achat du matériel de voirie, de bureau et de la papeterie afin d'optimiser le fonctionnement de ces entités. Ici en images, la présentation de cette dotation à la (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

« Evitons de changer simplement de maçon sans changer les matériaux et les outils adaptés au contexte, même si le chantier est vaste et que les ouvriers doivent se relayer : le bandeau qui couvre nos yeux doit être ôté ». Si nous pouvons reconnaître que depuis le 30 août 2023, grâce à la prise du pouvoir par l'armée, notre pays le Gabon est en chantier au sens propre et figuré, il n'en demeure pas moins que nous (peuple gabonais) pouvons faire encore plus car, la marche vers la félicité (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The victory of two candidates who are in jail on terror charges has brought up a unique situation. While the law will keep them away from attending proceedings of the 18th Lok Sabha, they also have a Constitutional right to take oath as members. In the results declared by the Election Commission on Tuesday, jailed Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh has won from the Khadoor Sahib seat, while incarcerated Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, emerged victorious from the Baramulla constituency.

Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan sent a message of congratulations to the Prime Minister of India,  Narendra Modi, for securing a third consecutive term in the 2024 elections. According to the Foreign Affairs Department, Ramkalawan said, «This outcome is a testament to the confidence that the Indian people place in your visionary leadership and the remarkable progress that India has made under your stewardship, as well as the high regard in which you are held.»  He added: «The special relationship between Seychelles and India has strengthened over the years, with our two nations working ever more closely on a range of issues of mutual interest and concern. India's role as a key development partner and strategic ally for Seychelles has been invaluable.» The head of state of Seychelles, an archipelago in the western Indian Ocean, said, «Our joint undertakings have been marked by robust cooperation in various sectors of shared interest including the military, health, education, infrastructure development, among others. Our collaboration in maritime security has been pivotal in ensuring the safety and stability of the Indian Ocean region. In addition, through our collective efforts in enhancing collaboration in cultural exchanges and human resource development, we have been able to foster mutual respect and better understanding between the people of our two countries.» Ramkalawan added that he is confident that «during your third term in office, our bilateral ties will continue to strengthen and expand. In this regard, I reaffirm my unwavering commitment to working closely with you and your government to bolster our bilateral relations and address the multiple global and regional challenges that confront us.» It was confirmed that Modi, aged 73, will take up his third consecutive term as Prime Minister after India's Election Commission on Wednesday gave final confirmation that the parties that make up his coalition had collectively passed the majority mark in parliament.

INDIA bloc leaders will meet at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence Wednesday evening to decide on the strategy to form the government and whether to reach out to former allies Nitish Kumar and N Chandrababu Naidu. «The INDIA Janbandhan leaders will be meeting today at 6 PM at 10, Rajaji Marg to discuss the election results and strategy thereafter,» Kharge said in a post on X.

After suffering a massive defeat in the State assembly and Parliamentary elections, the 24-year-long tenure of Odisha chief minister and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik has ended. Patnaik submitted his resignation to Odisha governor Raghubar Das at the Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday.

In a press conference, on the questions of Rahul Gandhi's prospects of becoming Prime Minister, the Shiv Sena UBT leader said, «If Rahul Gandhi is ready to accept the leadership, why would we object? He has proven himself as a national leader for multiple times. He is one of the popular leaders. We all want him and love him. There is no objection and difference in the alliance.»

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra penned a heartfelt message to her brother, Rahul Gandhi, in the wake of his triumphant win in both constituencies he contested and the party's enhanced showing in the recent Lok Sabha elections. In her note, she lauded her brother's unwavering commitment to his beliefs and his steadfast pursuit of truth, even in the face of skepticism and an onslaught of false propaganda.

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Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-N.J.) died following a heart attack in April. More than a month later, he won the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 10th District.

A man who fired shots at the US embassy in Lebanon has been taken into custody, the Lebanese military has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Standing at two luminous lecterns, against a backdrop that looked like something out of The Matrix, the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour pretender Keir Starmer squared up for the first live debate of this election.