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The great dollar dump: Russia liquidates US Treasury holdings

Russia is continuing to diversify state reserves away from US debt. The latest data from the US Treasury shows that Russia's share hit an 11-year minimum and totaled only $14.9 billion. Read Full Article at RT.com

Young graduate murdered amid rising tribal violence

Mogadishu (HOL) - In Galkayo, the murder of a young man, Ali Eid, has sparked widespread discussion in the city and on social media. Eid, a recent graduate of the University of East Africa, was killed in what is believed to be a tribalism-driven act. The inci
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Young graduate murdered amid rising tribal violence

Mogadishu (HOL) - In Galkayo, the murder of a young man, Ali Eid, has sparked widespread discussion in the city and on social media. Eid, a recent graduate of the University of East Africa, was killed in what is believed to be a tribalism-driven act. The incident is part of a troubling pattern of similar crimes in Galkayo, often linked to tribal disputes.

Somali market partners with food bank to provide hundreds of free meals a day

A partnership between a local Somali market and a regional food bank is providing 2,000 free meals a week in Faribault during Ramadan. The owner of the local Somali market opted to pay for and serve another 1,500 meals on top of that, bringing the weekly tota
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Somali market partners with food bank to provide hundreds of free meals a day

A partnership between a local Somali market and a regional food bank is providing 2,000 free meals a week in Faribault during Ramadan. The owner of the local Somali market opted to pay for and serve another 1,500 meals on top of that, bringing the weekly total to 3,500 meals served to the community.

When Somaliland tries to discredit Somalia's ATC

An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737-8 MAX, registration ET-AWH performing flight ET-690 from Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) to Bangalore (India), was enroute at FL370 over Somaliland in contact with Somalia's ATC.
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When Somaliland tries to discredit Somalia's ATC

An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737-8 MAX, registration ET-AWH performing flight ET-690 from Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) to Bangalore (India), was enroute at FL370 over Somaliland in contact with Somalia's ATC.

Deacon Christian Toulon: Holiness of priests and nuns in Seychelles should inspire young people

December 2023 was a special month for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Port Victoria in Seychelles – 115 islands in the western Indian Ocean. This was when two young Seychellois men were ordained as deacons.  The new deacons are Christian Toulon and Emmanue
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Deacon Christian Toulon: Holiness of priests and nuns in Seychelles should inspire young people

December 2023 was a special month for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Port Victoria in Seychelles – 115 islands in the western Indian Ocean. This was when two young Seychellois men were ordained as deacons.  The new deacons are Christian Toulon and Emmanuel Boniface, with Toulon ordained in Victoria and Boniface ordained in France.  Their ordination came one year after the church welcomed a new Seychellois priest, Romeo Bonne, to the clergy. This was in July 2022, 13 years after the ordination of another Seychellois priest, Father Collin Underwood. The island nation is a predominantly Catholic country. SNA caught up with Toulon, who made his promises as a deacon on December 7, at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, to know more about the young man, a university graduate and electrician who felt the call to the priesthood as early as when he received his First Holy Communion.   SNA: Tell us about your background and education. CT: I grew up at Ma Constance, Anse Etoile. My parents originate from Praslin on my mother's side and English River [on Mahe] on my father's side. We were three sons at home and I am the eldest. I did primary and secondary schooling at the Anse Etoile and English River schools respectively. After my A-levels, I was awarded a scholarship in Malaysia. After completing my studies, I returned to Seychelles, and I went to work in the Indian Ocean Tuna (IOT) factory as an electrician.   SNA: When did you feel the vocation for service to the Church? CT: God speaks to us through the different circumstances of life. I felt his call when I took the sacrament of Holy Communion. For me, that was a special day. I was happy. But at that time, I did not understand what God was trying to tell me. Much later, I went through a process of discernment to understand what had happened.  When I went to Malaysia, I started asking questions about life in general, about myself, and especially about happiness. Like everyone else, I wanted to live in happiness. But I realised that the life I was living was not a fulfilling one. This is when I started to question myself on happiness and what I wanted in my life to make me happy. At first, I was not thinking of priesthood, I only wanted to live my life according to the teachings of the Church. I also wanted to get married and have my own family - a big family. But then I realised that God wanted something else for me. After that, I went through another stage where I said maybe the celibate life was what God wanted for me, so I entered a period of celibacy, living as a single person. It was not a burden for me to be single. I lived like this for a while and at the same time, I joined a group called «Cherche ton étoile» («Search for your star»). This group was like a platform, where young people meet to deepen the question of vocation. Those who feel they are being called to either marriage, or religious life, or to become priests. We came together to meet and share our experiences and read the Word of God. It is through these meetings with «Cherche ton étoile» that I can say catapulted me into really thinking of taking the vocation of priesthood, and this is more or less how I got the call to this vocation.  In 2015, after three years of work and discernment, the bishop sent me to the seminary. Toulon said the meetings with «Cherche ton étoile» catapulted him into really thinking of taking the vocation of priesthood. (Deacon Christian Toulon) Photo License: All Rights Reserved    SNA: How did your family react to your vocation? CT: Reactions varied. My parents were surprised. My father was even more surprised because I had quit work. Although to a lesser degree, my mother was also surprised. But with time, they accepted it. As for my brothers, they remained indifferent.   SNA: How was your journey to become a deacon, your theological studies? CT: There are two types of diocesan deacons. Permanent deacons and the ones that follow on to become priests. Training to become a permanent deacon typically takes between five and six years. For deacons on their way to priesthood, their training is between six and eight years and sometimes more. And since I am a deacon who wishes to become a priest, I have completed eight years of training: two years of philosophy, two years of practice and four years of theology. I did all my studies in France.   SNA: Now that you are back in Seychelles, you are ordained as a deacon, what is the next step? CT: The next step is service. The word «deacon» comes from the word 'diakonos' meaning servant. A deacon is a servant of God and a servant of others. You serve God in prayer when you thank God whom you serve and are also a servant during Holy Mass. Towards others: through prayer; sharing the Word of God; and serving the weakest, especially the children, the sick and the poor. You also help others by giving the sacraments, and you encourage them.  The Deacon said he thinks the vocation of the priesthood and religious life are the same, the holiness of priests and nuns must inspire young people. (Deacon Christian Toulon) Photo License: All Rights Reserved    SNA: Why do you think few Seychellois are choosing the vocation of becoming priests and nuns? CT: There are two reasons. First, it is the lack of prayer. The Lord tells us to pray for the harvester to send more workers to harvest (Matthew 9, 37-38). Secondly, it is the lack of inspiration. Young people, especially boys, follow someone who can inspire them, like a role model. Why do a lot of them go for football for example? Because great stars inspire them, the likes of Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, and the rest. I think for the vocation of the priesthood and religious life it is the same, the holiness of priests and nuns must inspire young people.   SNA: What needs to be done to change this? CT: The faithful need to pray more. The priests and nuns need to live life as good examples of holiness.   SNA: What do you have to say to young people about vocations? CT: Prayer, spiritual direction, the Word of God, and good friends. First prayer: prayer is the first step to God, and if He is calling you, stop and listen. This is important. Take time in prayer to deepen this call. With depth comes spiritual direction. So, it is good to find someone who can help you deepen this call, a spiritual leader, someone with experience, or a teacher who can lead you. And read the Bible, read the Word of God. This is very important. Because for me, one thing that has helped me a lot especially to move forward in my discernment, was the Word of God. Another thing is to have friends around you who can encourage you. Those who have the same thoughts as you, who are 'burning' to find the answer to what God is asking of you and your true purpose in life. 

INDIA bloc protest: Security tightened in Central Delhi

Heavy security measures are in place around the BJP headquarters ahead of the opposition INDIA bloc's protest against the arrest of AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal. Police presence has been increased in Central Delhi, particularly on DDU Marg and ITO area. Kejri
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INDIA bloc protest: Security tightened in Central Delhi

Heavy security measures are in place around the BJP headquarters ahead of the opposition INDIA bloc's protest against the arrest of AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal. Police presence has been increased in Central Delhi, particularly on DDU Marg and ITO area. Kejriwal was apprehended on March 21 in connection to a money laundering case related to Delhi's excise policy.

'Hope that everyone's rights are protected': UN on Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, freezing of Congress bank accounts

In response to a query regarding the 'political unrest' in India, the UN spokesperson said that the world body hopes for the safeguarding of individuals' 'political and civil rights' during electoral processes in India and elsewhere. These comments were made
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'Hope that everyone's rights are protected': UN on Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, freezing of Congress bank accounts

In response to a query regarding the 'political unrest' in India, the UN spokesperson said that the world body hopes for the safeguarding of individuals' 'political and civil rights' during electoral processes in India and elsewhere. These comments were made in light of apprehensions surrounding 'political unrest in India' following the apprehension of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and the suspension of the Congress Party's bank accounts ahead of imminent national elections.

Trop de licences et pas assez de places ? Les taxis menacent

Ils ne sont pas contents et tiennent à le faire savoir haut et fort. Les chauffeurs de taxi réclament plus de places pour stationner leurs véhicules, notamment à Taravao et à Teahupoo mais aussi en ville, à Papeete. Ils menacent de mener une «opé
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Trop de licences et pas assez de places ? Les taxis menacent

Ils ne sont pas contents et tiennent à le faire savoir haut et fort. Les chauffeurs de taxi réclament plus de places pour stationner leurs véhicules, notamment à Taravao et à Teahupoo mais aussi en ville, à Papeete. Ils menacent de mener une «opération escargot» s'ils n'obtiennent pas un rendez-vous avec leur ministre de tutelle.

South Carolina latest state to use congressional map deemed illegal

The Supreme Court heard arguments on the redistricting case in October but has yet to rule, essentially running out the clock for this year’s election.
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South Carolina latest state to use congressional map deemed illegal

The Supreme Court heard arguments on the redistricting case in October but has yet to rule, essentially running out the clock for this year’s election.

U.S. updates how it classifies people by race, ethnicity for first time in decades

The changes, announced Thursday by the Office of Management and Budget, aim to better capture an increasingly diverse country and give policymakers a fuller view of Americans.
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U.S. updates how it classifies people by race, ethnicity for first time in decades

The changes, announced Thursday by the Office of Management and Budget, aim to better capture an increasingly diverse country and give policymakers a fuller view of Americans.

Biden raises $25 million in ‘historic’ fundraiser with Obama, Clinton

The record event came as Biden has sought to present his financial edge over Trump as a broader sign of strength and momentum
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Biden raises $25 million in ‘historic’ fundraiser with Obama, Clinton

The record event came as Biden has sought to present his financial edge over Trump as a broader sign of strength and momentum

Horror bus crash leaves 45 dead with girl, eight, as the sole survivor after South African coach plunged off a bridge into a ravine before bursting into flames

South Africa's Department of Transport alleged that the driver lost control and collided with barriers on the bridge, causing the bus to go over the bridge and hit the ground where it caught fire.
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Horror bus crash leaves 45 dead with girl, eight, as the sole survivor after South African coach plunged off a bridge into a ravine before bursting into flames

South Africa's Department of Transport alleged that the driver lost control and collided with barriers on the bridge, causing the bus to go over the bridge and hit the ground where it caught fire.

Renegade Nell review: A family-friendly romp full of Happy Valley writer's wit and swagger, writes CHRISTOPHER STEVENS

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Holy olde folklore, Batman! Great Britain just gained a historical superhero to rival Spiderman or Captain America - and she's a girl.
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Renegade Nell review: A family-friendly romp full of Happy Valley writer's wit and swagger, writes CHRISTOPHER STEVENS

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Holy olde folklore, Batman! Great Britain just gained a historical superhero to rival Spiderman or Captain America - and she's a girl.

Two million British holidaymakers to jet off abroad over Easter weekend - but Storm Nelson sparks getaway chaos as 80mph winds cancel ferry services and force planes to abort landings

Manchester airport has said it is bracing for 'record-breaking' passenger numbers, with many hoping to jet off to warmer climates as the UK is set to be lashed by wet and windy weather.
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Two million British holidaymakers to jet off abroad over Easter weekend - but Storm Nelson sparks getaway chaos as 80mph winds cancel ferry services and force planes to abort landings

Manchester airport has said it is bracing for 'record-breaking' passenger numbers, with many hoping to jet off to warmer climates as the UK is set to be lashed by wet and windy weather.

'You've erased my girl from history': Mothers' fury after photo firm offers to DELETE disabled children from class photo, with a youngster in a wheelchair among those removed from school picture

Businesswoman mother-of-two Natalie Pinnell, 38, told MailOnline the decision to omit her nine-year-old daughter Erin (pictured with Natalie) from her class photo had 'devastated' their family.
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'You've erased my girl from history': Mothers' fury after photo firm offers to DELETE disabled children from class photo, with a youngster in a wheelchair among those removed from school picture

Businesswoman mother-of-two Natalie Pinnell, 38, told MailOnline the decision to omit her nine-year-old daughter Erin (pictured with Natalie) from her class photo had 'devastated' their family.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's years-long bitter divorce battle FINALLY nears the end - as the actor drops his pursuit seeking shared custody of their children

A source told DailyMail.com that the couple, who have been embroiled in a nasty courtroom showdown since they split in 2016, are finally approaching the finish line in their legal war.
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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's years-long bitter divorce battle FINALLY nears the end - as the actor drops his pursuit seeking shared custody of their children

A source told DailyMail.com that the couple, who have been embroiled in a nasty courtroom showdown since they split in 2016, are finally approaching the finish line in their legal war.

Plus il fera chaud, plus les prix de l'alimentation vont augmenter

Le réchauffement climatique et les vagues de chaleur vont faire grimper encore plus les prix de l'alimentation dans les années à venir, les pays du Sud étant les plus affectés, selon une étude publiée jeudi dernier.
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Plus il fera chaud, plus les prix de l'alimentation vont augmenter

Le réchauffement climatique et les vagues de chaleur vont faire grimper encore plus les prix de l'alimentation dans les années à venir, les pays du Sud étant les plus affectés, selon une étude publiée jeudi dernier.

Agressée à Papeete en décembre, Marcy Pautehea dénonce une justice à double vitesse

Marcy Pautehea, victime d'un vol à l'arraché le 28 décembre dernier au centre-ville de Papeete, réclame justice. Elle a signalé son agression, mais les auteurs n'ont pas encore été identifiés. Cette élue de Pirae dénonce la lenteur de la procédure
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Agressée à Papeete en décembre, Marcy Pautehea dénonce une justice à double vitesse

Marcy Pautehea, victime d'un vol à l'arraché le 28 décembre dernier au centre-ville de Papeete, réclame justice. Elle a signalé son agression, mais les auteurs n'ont pas encore été identifiés. Cette élue de Pirae dénonce la lenteur de la procédure, alors que l'agression des deux touristes australiens le week-end dernier a vite été élucidée. Elle a décidé de porter plainte contre le maire de Papeete.

Saving on rent? Malaysians working in Singapore caught rough sleeping on JB streets

Some Malaysians working in Singapore have been sleeping on the streets of Johor Bahru (JB), purportedly to save time and money, reported Malaysian media. A late-night inspection along the street of Jalan Wong Ah Fook in the wee hours of Tuesday (March 26) mo
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Saving on rent? Malaysians working in Singapore caught rough sleeping on JB streets

Some Malaysians working in Singapore have been sleeping on the streets of Johor Bahru (JB), purportedly to save time and money, reported Malaysian media. A late-night inspection along the street of Jalan Wong Ah Fook in the wee hours of Tuesday (March 26) morning saw about 20 individuals picked up for further investigation, said Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon in a Facebook post. One rough sleeper, who identified himself as a Malaysian and is working in Singapore, was found resting on a row of seats at the nearby Larkin Sentral bus terminal, reported China Press. The man reportedly chose to sleep at the bus terminal to minimise the time needed to travel from his home in Kota Tinggi to the Johor checkpoint.

'Give it a smell yourself': Woodlands resident fed up with neighbour's stinky clutter at common corridor

A resident has raised a stink over his neighbour's smelly and unsightly clutter along the corridor of Block 886A Woodlands Drive 50. A Stomp contributor said the issue has been going on since the start of the year and persisted even after repeated feedback t
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'Give it a smell yourself': Woodlands resident fed up with neighbour's stinky clutter at common corridor

A resident has raised a stink over his neighbour's smelly and unsightly clutter along the corridor of Block 886A Woodlands Drive 50. A Stomp contributor said the issue has been going on since the start of the year and persisted even after repeated feedback to the town council. Photos he shared show numerous potted plants, various furniture and a bicycle on the 13th-floor corridor. He has also seen mosquito larvae on the plants. The Stomp contributor said: «I have been sending feedback about my neighbour, who has been watering his plants with some stinking water. It's very smelly and look how messy it is. »It was even worse when we first moved in, with items piled up all the way to the central rubbish chute. I wrote to the town council and they got him to keep it clean. «But now, he has started watering his plants using what sorts of concoctions and it literally stinks a lot. You can come now and give it a smell yourself. »I've been putting up OneService requests since the start of the year. Feedback after feedback and it looks like no action was taken by the town council.

New NATO member admits ‘sovereignty’ issue with US pact

A Defense Cooperation Agreement with the US will limit Finland’s sovereignty so it needs a two-thirds majority vote in parliament to pass Read Full Article at RT.com
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New NATO member admits ‘sovereignty’ issue with US pact

A Defense Cooperation Agreement with the US will limit Finland’s sovereignty so it needs a two-thirds majority vote in parliament to pass Read Full Article at RT.com

Transport operators agree to hold off on 16% fare increase

Transport operators have reportedly agreed to delay implementation of the 16 per cent fare increase, which was set to take effect on April 1. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr Nigel Clarke, Minister of Science, Energy,...
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Transport operators agree to hold off on 16% fare increase

Transport operators have reportedly agreed to delay implementation of the 16 per cent fare increase, which was set to take effect on April 1. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr Nigel Clarke, Minister of Science, Energy,...

St Mary woman accused of selling crack cocaine

The narcotics police have charged a St Mary woman after her home was raided and crack cocaine was allegedly discovered. She is 52-year-old Sophia Ricketts, a resident of Annotto Bay in the parish. Investigators said that the woman was arrested on...
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St Mary woman accused of selling crack cocaine

The narcotics police have charged a St Mary woman after her home was raided and crack cocaine was allegedly discovered. She is 52-year-old Sophia Ricketts, a resident of Annotto Bay in the parish. Investigators said that the woman was arrested on...

JDF veteran Brigadier Radgh Mason is new prison boss 

Brigadier Radgh Mason from the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is to take over as the head of Jamaica's prison service on April 2.  As commissioner of corrections, he will head the Department of Correctional Services (DCS).  Mason will...
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JDF veteran Brigadier Radgh Mason is new prison boss 

Brigadier Radgh Mason from the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is to take over as the head of Jamaica's prison service on April 2.  As commissioner of corrections, he will head the Department of Correctional Services (DCS).  Mason will...

Caspian region not interested in military presence of third states — Iran’s top diplomat

Hossein Amirabdollahian also expressed Iran’s readiness to host the third economic conference of Caspian coastal countries at the level of prime ministers
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Caspian region not interested in military presence of third states — Iran’s top diplomat

Hossein Amirabdollahian also expressed Iran’s readiness to host the third economic conference of Caspian coastal countries at the level of prime ministers

Houthis say they attacked 86 vessels since Middle East conflict escalated in October 2023

Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, member of the movement’s political bureau, said that Houthis had delivered a missile strike on several targets in the southern Israeli city of Eilat
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Houthis say they attacked 86 vessels since Middle East conflict escalated in October 2023

Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, member of the movement’s political bureau, said that Houthis had delivered a missile strike on several targets in the southern Israeli city of Eilat

Anurag Thakur takes a dig at Kejriwal for not quitting

Anurag Thakur criticizes Kejriwal's arrest, questions timing, and highlights opposition unity against BJP's alleged vendetta politics. He predicts NDA's success with southern states, mentioning disunity in the INDIA bloc and emphasizing law enforcement indepe
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Anurag Thakur takes a dig at Kejriwal for not quitting

Anurag Thakur criticizes Kejriwal's arrest, questions timing, and highlights opposition unity against BJP's alleged vendetta politics. He predicts NDA's success with southern states, mentioning disunity in the INDIA bloc and emphasizing law enforcement independence.

Sam Bankman-Fried's mea culpa: Read disgraced FTX founder's statement to court as as he declares 'my useful life is probably over' ahead of being sentenced to 25 years

The former tech prodigy spoke for 20 minutes, claiming the collapse of his crypto trading company 'haunts me every day'. He said: 'A lot of people feel really let down and they were very let down.'
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Sam Bankman-Fried's mea culpa: Read disgraced FTX founder's statement to court as as he declares 'my useful life is probably over' ahead of being sentenced to 25 years

The former tech prodigy spoke for 20 minutes, claiming the collapse of his crypto trading company 'haunts me every day'. He said: 'A lot of people feel really let down and they were very let down.'

CM to stay in ED custody till Monday; slams agency in court

Arvind Kejriwal accuses ED of implicating AAP, claiming a corruption smokescreen. Atishi expresses safety concerns, planning protests. Kejriwal faces PMLA court for Delhi excise policy, accused of Goa campaign involvement. ASG Raju alleges Rs 600 crore bribes
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CM to stay in ED custody till Monday; slams agency in court

Arvind Kejriwal accuses ED of implicating AAP, claiming a corruption smokescreen. Atishi expresses safety concerns, planning protests. Kejriwal faces PMLA court for Delhi excise policy, accused of Goa campaign involvement. ASG Raju alleges Rs 600 crore bribes.

1st case at 17, 1st conviction at 61

Mukhtar Ansari's death ended his 40-year terror reign in UP, starting at 17. He rivaled Brijesh Singh, shot Awadhesh Rai, and faced a 2022 conviction. His political legacy passed to sons.
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1st case at 17, 1st conviction at 61

Mukhtar Ansari's death ended his 40-year terror reign in UP, starting at 17. He rivaled Brijesh Singh, shot Awadhesh Rai, and faced a 2022 conviction. His political legacy passed to sons.

238 defeats, and looking for more: TN man who lost to Modi, Atal, Manmohan, Rahul

K Padmarajan, known as the 'Election King', from Mettur, India, emphasizes participation over victory, contesting elections persistently. He aims for recognition in the Limca Book of Records, showcasing his unwavering determination.
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238 defeats, and looking for more: TN man who lost to Modi, Atal, Manmohan, Rahul

K Padmarajan, known as the 'Election King', from Mettur, India, emphasizes participation over victory, contesting elections persistently. He aims for recognition in the Limca Book of Records, showcasing his unwavering determination.

No further talks with Congress on seat allocation or swap: Raut

Chavan expects amicable resolution with Shiv Sena (UBT) over seat dispute. MVA leaders address differences on candidate nominations, propose coordination committee for Lok Sabha polls.
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No further talks with Congress on seat allocation or swap: Raut

Chavan expects amicable resolution with Shiv Sena (UBT) over seat dispute. MVA leaders address differences on candidate nominations, propose coordination committee for Lok Sabha polls.

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