West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee dismissed exit poll predictions, asserting the Trinamool Congress will secure a decisive victory. While most surveys indicated a close contest with a slight edge for the BJP, one poll projected a strong win for the TMC. Both parties expressed confidence in their respective wins.
Today's Chanakya exit polls predict a landslide victory for the BJP in Assam, indicating a second term for Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. In Kerala, the projections show a close contest between the incumbent LDF and the UDF, with the BJP expected to secure a few seats. Projections for West Bengal and Tamil Nadu are still awaited.
The Prime Minister was heckled as he sped past crowds chanting 'Keir Starmer - Jew harmer' and 'traitor' in north London on Thursday.
The Culture Club icon, 64, who has spoken in the past of his ties to Judaism, took to X to share a video from the scene, while revealing: 'You could feel panic in the air'.
Natalie Mahalla, 31, from Hendon, north London, was pushing her one-year-old son in a pram when two Israeli men shouted from their car to warn her the attacker was running towards her.
The graduates, including Yars land-based mobile missile system driver-mechanics, were assigned to missile formations and military units according to their specialties
The European Parliament claims the goal is «to protect Ukraine’s civilian population»
Among the indicators of such a development, Dmitry Polyansky cited the «creeping 'nuclear consolidation' of Europe,» which he said is reflected in France and the United Kingdom extending their nuclear «umbrellas» to other EU countries
Dmitry Polyansky noted that Paris and Warsaw are preparing joint bilateral military exercises involving the procedure of carrying out nuclear strikes
The presence of local political figures at such events also raises serious concerns, the embassy noted
A 48-year-old man, believed to be Singaporean, was found dead in his Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong apartment on Thursday (April 30). The police said they were called to the scene shortly before noon and entered the unit to investigate, reported Hong Kong newspaper The Standard. The deceased reportedly held a Hong Kong identity card and had a history of health issues. A source said that the man had a prolonged absence from work and was found by his colleagues, who were concerned and went to his residence to check on him.They alerted the authorities after making the discovery.The man was pronounced dead at the scene and his cause of death will be determined after an autopsy. [[nid:734623]]esther.lam@asiaone.com
The sweet portrait, taken in Cornwall earlier this month during Easter break, commemorates a decade and a half of marriage for William and Kate.
The Green Party leader shared a tweet that said the officers were acting 'violently' towards the knifeman who was Tasered after stabbing Shloime Rand, 34, and Moshe Shine, 76.
Michaela Crawford, 34, was charged with misconduct in a public office over claims she had improper contact with the prisoner while working at troubled HMP Deerbolt in County Durham.
Soon-to-be centenarian Sir David has long been Richmond's biggest fan - but much has changed in the riverside town since he first moved there with his young family in the 1950s.
A bus carrying passengers has plunged into France's River Seine near the town of Juvisy.
The newly formed Federation of Civil Service Unions (FOCSU) has demanded a major overhaul of salaries and allowances for civil servants, rejecting the government’s recent 10–20 percent pay increase as inadequate and unlawfully imposed without consultation. FOCSU argues that the adjustment ignores unions’ legal right to be engaged and fails to reflect the harsh economic […] The post FOCSU demands sweeping salary hike, slams government over ‘token’ adjustment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
The price of benchmark Brent crude oil has soared above $126 per barrel for the first time since March 2022 Read Full Article at RT.com
Ghanaian envoy Koma Steem Jehu-Appiah speaks to RT about his country’s enduring relations with Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com
The British monarch’s trip showcases an alliance held together by shared complicity and decline Read Full Article at RT.com
Somali forces have killed 22 Al-Shabaab militants in a coordinated air and ground operation in the Lower Shabelle region Read Full Article at RT.com
Malian forces have regained control of Menaka after Islamic State-linked militants withdrew from the city following clashes Read Full Article at RT.com
Only selected child protection agencies will be allowed to manage child abuse cases from May 1, according to a recommendation by a panel which reviewed the death of four-year-old Megan Khung.This is to ensure that child protection matters continue to be handled by professionals with specialised expertise and dedicated resources, the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) said on Thursday (April 30).The designated social service agencies will be known as Child Protection Case Management (CPCM) agencies, and the list includes Family Service Centres (FSCs), Child Protection Specialist Centres and children's homes.«MSF will stipulate the competencies and training required of CPCM agencies,» it said. More agencies may be appointed if they are found suitable after review.Agencies not selected as CPCM agencies — such as pre-schools and outreach services — should not undertake case management duties including safety and risk assessments and developing safety plans.
From May 4, cross-border taxis will be allowed to drop off passengers anywhere in Singapore and in several parts of Johor, including Iskandar Puteri and Forest City.This is part of enhancements to the Cross-Border Taxi Scheme announced by the transport ministries of Singapore and Malaysia on Thursday (April 30).According to a joint statement, pick-ups for licensed taxis in a foreign country will be restricted to three new designated pick-up points via ride-hail or e-hailing bookings.They are:
Two Tower Transit staff were among 10 recipients of awards presented by the police on Thursday (April 30).Mohd Faisal Zakaria and Muhammad Zaki Selamat were commended for their help in stopping a man who attacked their colleague and used a fire extinguisher on commuters in January.A total of six public transport staff received the SaferSG Partner (Individual) Award, while three members of the public received the SaferSG Public Spiritedness Award.A letter of appreciation was also given to one member of the public for assisting the police. The cases involved molestation, voyeurism and public nuisance within the public transport network.Assistant Commissioner of Police Masagoes Idris Hussain, Commander of Public Transport Security Command, expressed his appreciation to the award recipients for their public spiritedness in making the public land transport network a safer and more secure place to commute.
The U.S. blockade and Iranian mines and drones continue to halt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz as each side bets the other will break first.
While it’s too late for many states to redraw congressional maps for the 2026 midterms, the court’s ruling to limit the Voting Rights Act could result in fewer Black members. “We’ve been dealt a bad hand,” says Georgia lawmaker.
Three women who have reported allegations of historical sexual assault to the RCMP say they want to tell their stories publicly, using a 2023 amendment to the Criminal Code that makes it easier for complainants to waive a publication ban on their names and anything that would identify them.
Newfoundland and Labrador is once again forecasting a hefty budgetary shortfall, but is expected to lead the country by a wide margin in 2026 when it comes to GDP growth.
The Liberal government is looking to set up a new federal law enforcement agency dedicated to financial crimes, a dramatic undertaking to shake up how money laundering and fraud is investigated are Canada.
It's trending with Gen Alpha as parents seek out an antidote to screen time, but the Tin Can is also just one of several landline brands surging in popularity as a growing number of consumers try to reduce their reliance on smartphones.
A young Mexican family is scrambling to convince Canadian border services to give them more time to prove he faces threats to his life in Mexico. The father's deportation date is 10 days before he's eligible to make that case.
