Four phases of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections have concluded, with the fifth phase scheduled for May 20. In this phase, a total of 695 candidates will contest elections across 8 states and union territories. According to the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), 227 of these 695 candidates (33%) are Crorepatis, possessing assets exceeding ₹1 crore.

Controversy over final voter turnout data in ongoing Lok Sabha election phases, with Election Commission's explanation now in Supreme Court. Questions raised by Congress chief prompt strong rebuttal. EC denies delays in publishing data, citing past practices. Former EC supports transparency in data sharing.

Rebel SP MLA Manoj Pandey joins BJP with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Rae Bareli. He shares dais with Shah in support of party candidates from Rae Bareli and Amethi, Dinesh Pratap Singh, and Smriti Irani. Pandey, ex-chief whip of SP, cross voted for BJP candidates in Feb Rajya Sabha elections.

Sonia Gandhi assures voters of passing the baton to son Rahul in Rae Bareli after 20 years, emphasizing values learned and roots linked to farmers' agitation of Awadh.

A B.C. man is recovering from multiple injuries after he was «attacked suddenly» by an adult grizzly bear near Elkford Thursday afternoon.

The Winnipeg police bomb unit removed a 'volatile substance' from a Winnipeg hospital research centre Friday afternoon, prompting an evacuation.

The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) and province announced that a tentative agreement had been reached on Friday afternoon, with the STF recommending and endorsing the potential deal to teachers.

For nearly three months, Amanda Huska has been in an Ontario hospital, part of it on life support, because of severe liver failure. Her history of alcohol use is getting in the way of her only potential treatment: a liver transplant.

An investigation into unsolved historical homicides from the 1970s has linked the deaths of two girls and two young women in and around Calgary to a now-deceased serial offender.

La Nouvelle-Calédonie et surtout Nouméa et son agglomération sont le théâtre de violentes émeutes depuis cinq jours. Le procureur fait le point sur leur traitement judiciaire. D'importants renforts sont arrivés. La compagnie Aircalin a annulé tous ses vols jusqu'à mardi prochain. La pénurie alimentaire guette.

DHAKA: Saudi officers are working round the clock to offer smooth immigration to thousands of Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims under the Kingdom’s Makkah Route initiative, authorities in Dhaka said on Friday. Most of the pilgrims are departing from Dhaka under the flagship pre-travel program, which was launched by the Kingdom in 2019 to help pilgrims meet all the visa, customs and health requirements at their airport of origin and save them long hours of waiting before and upon arrival in Saudi Arabia.

RIYADH: For the 18th year in a row, students from Saudi Arabia participating in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair have won nine special awards. The fair, being held in Los Angeles in the US, was sponsored by the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity, or Mawhiba, and the Ministry of Education.

ALKHOBAR: Celebrated American chef Jerome Grant ventured to Dhahran on Thursday to teach Saudi culinary students about a dish close to his heart. As a culinary diplomat, Grant visited ZADK Culinary Academy to break bread, learn about Saudi cuisine, and provide a bit of his homeland on a plate. Grant was joined on the visit by James Sindle, US consul-general in Dhahran. “It’s my first visit to Saudi. The food has been great, super tasty, great flavors, but also, there’s some similarities here and there, so it always felt welcoming and inviting,” Grant told Arab News.

DHAHRAN: Syrian star Faia Younan graced the stage at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, Ithra, for the first of two evenings of music on Thursday. Returning to the Ithra stage after almost a year, the singer-songwriter performed a medley of her most popular hits, some original songs and a few covers. “Her music fuses modern arrangements, traditional instruments and lyrics based on classical literary poetry, shaping her unique musical identity,” Ithra said in a statement to Arab News.

DAMMAM: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday received several princes, officials, scholars and a group of citizens at the Gulf Palace in Dammam, Saudi Press Agency reported. At the beginning of the reception, they all listened to a recitation of verses from the Holy Qu’ran, SPA added. The audience was also attended by Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, governor of the Eastern Region, energy minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, and Prince Mishari bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed.  

Minneapolis (HOL) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has announced the dissolution of 17 state nonprofits implicated in a colossal fraud scheme involving the Federal Child Nutrition program, which totalled an estimated $250 million. These actions are a response to the extensive investigations sparked by the scandal surrounding the Feeding Our Future organization.

Around 70 earthquakes have been detected in the magma channel at Svartsengi in the last day. The largest earthquake last night measured 1.5 magnitude southwest of Grindavík offshore.

Un an après les élections territoriales, Moetai Brotherson revient sur sa première année à la tête du gouvernement. Le président du Pays répondra en direct aux questions des auditeurs ce vendredi 17 mai à partir de 06h30, accompagné de nos journalistes Carlos Natua et Ibrahim Ahmed-Hazi

Somali officials have strengthened their skills in decision-making and policy development through an IMO-led workshop focusing on a 'whole of government' approach to maritime security.

Attempts to show legitimate examples of handing out free food to needy families and text messages plotting how to buy property in Kenya are dominating the third week of proceedings in the Feeding Our Future trial in Minneapolis.

C'est à l'initiative de Prince Boussombo, meilleur manager du Gabon 2023 que les 15 et 16 mai dernier, les jeunes de Mouila et Ndéndé ont été formés sur la pratique managériale d'un artiste où qu'il soit dans le Gabon. Pendant, 3h, le manager de l'artiste Arielle T, a expliqué aux acteurs culturels de ces différentes localités l'importance de se structurer, se former et de rêver d'avantage car le talent ne peut pas atteindre son apogée sans l'encadrement et l'orientation d'un (...) - ARTS & CULTURE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Maths teacher Rebecca Joynes, 30, who wrecked her career by having a one-night stand with a 15-year-old pupil then got pregnant by a second boy was today found guilty of a string of sex offences

The King and Queen and the Prince of Wales will attend ceremonies in France to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings on June 6, Buckingham Palace said.

EXCLUSIVE: The dream garden was given to Anderson as a thank-you gesture for what Titchmarsh described as his tireless work helping needy people with free plumbing jobs.

Arne Slot has confirmed he will be Liverpool's new manager in his press conference on Friday, with the Feyenoord boss taking over from Jurgen Klopp at the end of the season. 

World No 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was taken to jail on a string of charges - including a felony charge of assaulting a police officer - after being arrested by police outside Valhalla Golf Club.

Kandela said that after the consent of the people of his organisation, they have decided that they will fully support those in the Lok Sabha elections who supported the farmers' movement. Kandela said the BJP has fielded the same person who was accused of being a coal thief. On Aam Aadmi Party's candidate he said a big capitalist was brought in from Delhi and has nothing to do with the farmer community. He said the third candidate is Abhay Singh Chautala who supported the farmers protesting against the ‘three black agri-marketing laws’ with all his heart and mind and was the only MLA in the entire country who resigned from the post.

Honourable MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's stronghold in Kaiserganj Lok Sabha constituency is evident as his son, Karan Bhushan Singh, steps in as BJP candidate for the upcoming polls despite sexual harassment allegations by women wrestlers.

Rohini Acharya campaigns in Saran against Rajiv Pratap Rudy in a challenging David vs Goliath scenario. Known for donating a kidney to her father, she emphasizes RJD's promises, banking on family legacy, voter demographics, and key issues like EBC voters, PM Modi's influence, and the Ram temple.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s office has advocated the introduction of a foreign agent law across the EU Read Full Article at RT.com

The International Olympic Committee has banned anyone attending this year’s Games from displaying Russian national symbols, TASS reports Read Full Article at RT.com

The US is still publicly opposed to sending instructors but “will get there eventually,” said Joint Chiefs Chair General Charles Q. Brown Read Full Article at RT.com

The self-governing island is part of “one single China,” the bloc’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has asserted Read Full Article at RT.com