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Mar102024 by thestatelineNo Comments

UP Congress Unanimously Recommends Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi for Amethi and Rae Bareli Lok Sabha Seats

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Congress Pradesh Election Committee (UPPEC) is set to convene on Sunday to unanimously propose Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi as the party's candidates for the Rae Bareli and Amethi Lok Sabha seats. UPCC President Ajay Rai affirmed, "The UPPEC will meet on Sunday to recommend names for all seats. However, the selection of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi will be unanimous. There will be no debate on their nominations, and both leaders will be invited to contest from Rae Bareli and Amethi." Deepak Singh, a prominent Congress leader from Amethi, revealed that district and state party units have already passed resolutions urging the duo to contest from Rae Bareli and Amethi. Singh, also a UPPEC member, reiterated the plea to Priyanka Gandhi Vadra...

Mar102024 by thestatelineNo Comments

Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon Claim Lives of Three Civilians

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Beirut: A tragic Israeli airstrike on a residential area in the southern Lebanese village of Kharbet Selm has resulted in the deaths of three civilians and left nine others injured, as confirmed by Lebanese military officials. The victims, members of the same family, succumbed to the attack, while the injured, including children and elderly individuals, were rushed to Tebnin Governmental Hospital for urgent medical attention. Civil Defense teams swiftly mobilized with heavy machinery and ambulances to clear debris and search for any individuals who might still be trapped. Reports indicate that Israel carried out 15 airstrikes across nine towns and villages in southern Lebanon on Saturday, alongside launching 55 artillery shells targeting 14 locations. The onslaught resulted in the de...

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Palestinian Death Toll in Gaza Climbs as Israeli Attacks Continue

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Gaza: The Palestinian death toll in Gaza has tragically risen to 30,960, with an additional 72,524 individuals wounded, as reported by the Hamas-run Health Ministry. Over the last 24 hours alone, 82 Palestinians were killed and 122 others wounded by Israeli military actions. Amid relentless bombardment, rescue efforts face immense challenges, with some victims still trapped under rubble due to the lack of civil defense and ambulance crews. Most of the casualties are children and women, with at least 23 people killed in intense airstrikes targeting residential areas in Khan Younis and Rafah. The escalation in violence comes as Israel pursues a large-scale offensive against Hamas in response to previous attacks, including a Hamas incursion into southern Israeli territory in October 202...

Mar102024 by thestatelineNo Comments

Election Commissioner Arun Goel Resigns Ahead of LS Polls

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New Delhi: In a surprising development, Election Commissioner Arun Goel has tendered his resignation from his post, just weeks before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. His resignation was confirmed on Saturday and has been accepted by President Droupadi Murmu. A gazette notification issued on Saturday, citing Clause (1) of Section 11 of The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, officially acknowledged the acceptance of Goel's resignation, effective from March 9, 2024. Speculation arises regarding Goel's potential ascension to the role of Chief Election Commissioner, given the impending retirement of the current CEC, Rajiv Kumar, slated for February 2025. However, the reasons behind Goel's resign...

Mar92024 by thestatelineNo Comments

Karnataka’s CM Siddaramaiah-Led Committee Greenlights Projects Worth Rs 17,835 Crore

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Bengaluru: The 63rd State High-Level Clearance Committee (SHLCC), under the leadership of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has given its approval to six new projects and eight additional investment proposals amounting to Rs 17,835.9 crore. These initiatives have the potential to generate approximately 27,000 job opportunities across the state, as per official sources. During the meeting held at the Chief Minister’s official residence "Krishna," the SHLCC sanctioned six new projects valued at Rs 8,220.05 crore, along with eight supplementary investment ventures worth Rs 9,615.85 crore, Siddaramaiah confirmed. Among the notable approvals, Wistron's proposal to invest Rs 2,095 crore, potentially creating job opportunities for around 21,723 individuals, received significant attenti...

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Congress Set to Reveal Additional LS Candidates in Karnataka After Screening Committee Meeting

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Bengaluru: Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister, D. K. Shivakumar, disclosed on Friday that the Congress party is poised to finalize more candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in the state following a crucial Screening Committee meeting scheduled for March 11. The initial list released by Congress included seven candidates for Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka. Addressing reporters at his Sadashivanagar residence, Shivakumar explained, "While additional names were expected to be unveiled in today's list, the final decisions will be made during the upcoming Screening Committee meeting on March 11." He further stated, "The selection of candidates has been meticulously carried out based on inputs from local leaders and survey data. Further nominations will be concluded post the Scr...

Mar92024 by thestatelineNo Comments

Over 100 Pediatric Deaths Reported from Flu in the US This Season

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Washington: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released data indicating that more than 100 flu-associated pediatric deaths have been recorded in the United States this flu season. According to news agencies, seasonal influenza activity continues to remain elevated across the nation, with certain regions experiencing increases in flu cases. The CDC's estimates reveal staggering figures, with at least 28 million reported flu illnesses, 310,000 hospitalizations, and 20,000 deaths attributed to flu-related complications thus far this season. In the latest week ending March 2, over 10,000 patients were admitted to hospitals due to flu-related illnesses, as reported by the CDC. To combat the spread of influenza viruses, the CDC strongly recommends that indivi...

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PM Modi Explores Kaziranga National Park with Elephant and Jeep Safari

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New Delhi: During his two-day visit to Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi indulged in a memorable experience on Saturday morning by embarking on an elephant and jeep safari in Kaziranga National Park. Beginning his exploration at the Central Range of the park in Kohora, PM Modi commenced with an elephant safari in the picturesque Mihimukh area. Subsequently, he embarked on a thrilling jeep safari within the same range, marking his inaugural visit to this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Accompanying the Prime Minister on this wildlife adventure were the Director of Kaziranga National Park, Sonali Ghosh, along with other officials from the Forest Department. PM Modi's arrival at Kaziranga National Park on Friday evening was met with a warm and grand reception, setting the stage for his...

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Congress-DMK Seat Sharing to Conclude on March 10

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Chennai: The long-awaited seat sharing arrangement between the DMK and Congress parties, which had hit a roadblock over disagreements regarding seat allocation, is set to be finalized by Sunday, March 10. Sources within the Congress party indicate that while the DMK is expected to agree to all nine seats, adjustments may be made to three constituencies. However, DMK leaders remained tight-lipped when approached for comments on the matter. A crucial meeting involving senior leaders from both parties is scheduled to take place at the DMK headquarters, Anna Arivalayam. Representing the ruling DMK will be T.R. Baalu and S. Duraimurugan, while the Congress delegation will be led by Selvaperunthagai. K. Selvaperunthagai, president of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC), expressed o...

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NASA’s Crew 7 Set to Return to Earth on March 12

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New Delhi: NASA has announced that the astronauts of Crew 7, currently stationed aboard the International Space Station (ISS), are gearing up for their return to Earth following a six-month stint in space. According to NASA, the four-member crew will make their journey back to Earth aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. The spacecraft is scheduled to undock from the ISS at 11:05 a.m. on March 11. Weather permitting, the Dragon will splash down off the coast of Florida as early as 5:35 a.m. on March 12. The Crew 7 mission, comprising NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen, JAXA astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Konstantin Borisov, commenced on August 26 last year. Currently, with the recent addition of four members from the Crew 8 mission, t...