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Congress MP Kumari Selja expressed disappointment over Haryana election results, calling for a fresh start and identification of those responsible for the party's shortcomings. Despite intense campaigns by senior leaders, the BJP appeared set for a third consecutive term in the state.

The assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir saw a historic win for BJP in Haryana, securing a record third term, while the National Conference and Congress alliance triumphed in Jammu and Kashmir. The elections in J&K were notable for their high participation, despite recent political changes.

BJP secures a historic win in Haryana, setting the stage for a third consecutive term by winning 48 out of 90 seats. Meanwhile, the NC-Congress alliance leads in Jammu and Kashmir with 48 seats, while Congress faces setbacks. BJP's victory is a boost ahead of Maharashtra, Jharkhand elections.

MP Jairam Ramesh claims the Congressional defeat in the Haryana assembly elections was due to system misuse, not genuine loss, and announced plans to submit complaints to the Election Commission. Congressional leaders also highlighted the Jammu and Kashmir elections, expressing optimism for a coalition government despite challenges.

The Union Ayush ministry declared advertising Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homeopathy drugs with «miraculous or supernatural effects» illegal, highlighting the risk to public health from unverified claims. The ministry urged the public to consult registered practitioners before using these drugs and to report any misleading advertisements or false claims. Self-diagnosis and self-medication are strongly discouraged.

A football club chairman has been banned from all soccer stadiums for three years after hurling homophobic abuse towards Liverpool fans.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) secured its first victory in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections on Tuesday, with Mehraj Malik winning the Doda constituency by over 4,538 votes against the BJP candidate. This win marks AAP's entry into its fifth state, with celebration ensuing among its members. Later, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal expressed his appreciation for Malik's well-fought election and congratulated the entire party.

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah's decision to contest the assembly elections pays off as his party, National Conference, emerges as the largest with 42 seats. Omar Abdullah wins both Ganderbal and Budgam, securing his position as the next chief minister.

Scientists Geoffrey Hinton from the University of Toronto and John Hopfield of Princeton University won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning within artificial neural networks, the award-giving body said on Tuesday.

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Ofwat has said that water companies will have to pay a £157.6million penalty after missing key targets on reducing pollution, leaks and supply interruptions.

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The ex-presenter slammed the trio on Channel 5 's Castaway but did not name them during his three-part TV comeback.

Nearly the entirety of Florida's west coast is under a hurricane warning today as the storm and its 180mph winds creep towards the state, sucking energy from the Gulf of Mexico 's warm water.

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to two scientists for developing the methods that are the foundations for today's powerful AI.

A Mustafa employee was injured after one of the department store's glass windows shattered early Tuesday (Oct 8) morning as a result of the suspected gas explosion along Syed Alwi Road.  The incident took place at about 1.30am, and caused the partial collapse of the two shophouses in Little India. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said in a Facebook update on Tuesday that preliminary findings indicate a likely build-up of flammable gas within 84 Syed Alwi Road (a restaurant) led to the blast and partial collapse of both units. Building Construction Authority (BCA) has also served a Dangerous Building Order and Closure Order to the respective owners of the two shophouse units to close off the buildings. 

Rarik must replace over 100 electricity meters damaged in last week's widespread power outages.

[RFI] After decades of legal battles, Britain has agreed to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a former colony. The remote Indian Ocean archipelago will continue to host a US military base, but Chagossians exiled to make way for the base in the 1960s and 70s are questioning whether the deal can truly rectify past wrongs.

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[allAfrica] Lima, Peru -- Africa is contributing to groundbreaking data from the PURPOSE 2 study, which explores twice-yearly lenacapavir for HIV prevention. This study, with participants from South Africa and Uganda , is one of the scientific highlights showcased at the 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference, better known as HIVR4P 2024, in Lima, Peru.

Addis Ababa (HOL) - The Ethiopian government has begun evacuating its nationals from Lebanon as Israeli airstrikes and ground operations continue in southern Lebanon.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Cabinet of Ministers has approved a $1.3 billion budget for the 2025 fiscal year following an emergency meeting chaired by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Tuesday.

The Election Commission of India has firmly rejected Congress's allegations of delays in updating Haryana Assembly election results on its website. Congress's Jairam Ramesh claimed the delay fosters misleading narratives; however, the ECI assured adherence to proper procedures. Trends show BJP leading in Haryana, while the Congress-NC alliance leads in Jammu and Kashmir.

«We should wait for the final results to come. Only after that we can say something. As of now, I am really happy that NC has got victory and we are thankful to the voters. People have supported us more than we expected. It will now be our efforts to prove that we are worth these votes,» Abdullah said.

Senior faculty at RG Kar Medical College have submitted mass resignations to support junior doctors protesting the rape and murder of a trainee. Despite government appeals, the junior doctors remain firm in their demands for justice, security, and administrative accountability, including the removal of the Health Secretary and establishment of student council elections.

BJP's Shagun Parihar won the Kishtwar seat in Jammu and Kashmir by 521 votes, defeating Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo of the National Conference. Parihar aimed to unify the region's communities impacted by terrorism. BJP's decision to nominate Shagun Parihar as their candidate was a strategic move to garner support from the district's diverse religious demographics.

BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla criticises Congress for shifting from celebrating Haryana election victory to questioning the Election Commission's credibility over voter data discrepancies. Congress leaders Pawan Khera and Jairam Ramesh allege inconsistent vote counts and data reporting delays, suggesting attempts to influence local administration.

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SINGAPORE — Emergency hotlines operated by the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) were among public service hotlines that were disrupted on Oct 8 due to an issue with Singtel's landline phone service which affected thousands of users. Other public hotlines, including those operated by KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Changi General Hospital, and SimplyGo, also said on Facebook that their hotlines were disrupted. There were more than 2,500 reports as at 3.10pm on service outage website Downdetector. About 80 per cent of the reports cited issues with landline phones. Several netizens commented in Singtel's latest Facebook post that their office landlines were down. The SCDF and police are aware that the public are experiencing difficulties calling 995 and 999, said a statement by the defence force on its Facebook page at 4.22pm. «The safety and well-being of the public is our top priority. We will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available,» said the force.