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Agartala, July 11 (IANS): The issuance of the notification on Thursday kick-started the process of the three-phase gram panchayat elections in Tripura with political parties busy selecting thousands of candidates and formulating strategies. The three-phase gram panchayat elections in Tripura will be held on August 8 and the counting of votes will take place on August 12. Announcing the election dates on Wednesday, State Election Commissioner Saradindu Chaudhuri said a formal notice would be issued on Thursday and the last day to file nominations was July 18, with examination taking place the following day. The last date for withdrawing candidature…
A doctor has criticised the popular TikTok trend called “Think Drinks”. Be it a TikTok trend that puts drivers at risk of receiving huge fines or experts warning against a trend called “Blackout Rage Gallons”, there have been some shocking activities that have gone viral on social media platforms and this latest one is no exception.What is the “Think Drinks” trend?In case it wasn’t already obvious enough, the “sink drink” trend encompasses drinks and sinks — specifically, people deciding to brew their drinks in their kitchen sink rather than a pitcher or bowl. I hope I was kidding.Why? Well, maybe…
We often think of leadership as a lofty experience, like leading soldiers up a hill in battle, when in reality it’s all about doing the little things. I’ve worked with and met some of the bravest people in the world who have actually run up hills under bullets. But they say it doesn’t take such grandiose acts to be a good leader. The best way to build trust with others is to lead by example, so that your words and actions are consistent and show others exactly what you expect from them. We have arrived! On June 8, 2005, I…
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats plan to meet privately Thursday at a special caucus luncheon with President Joe Biden’s senior advisers Mike Donilon and Steve Ricchetti, as well as Biden campaign chairman Jen O’Malley Dillon, according to Democratic leadership sources and senators.The meeting comes amid growing anxiety among Democrats that Biden’s stumbling block in the June 27 debate has weakened his standing in the presidential race against President Donald Trump.Many Democrats don’t believe Biden can win, with polling averages showing a slight decline in his approval rating. They also worry that Biden could undermine the party’s approval rating and lead to…
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives on Thursday rejected a resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in “substantial contempt” for failing to turn over audiotapes of interviews between President Joe Biden and special counsel Robert Hur.The “privilege” resolution, written by Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, an ally of Donald Trump, called for the House to impose a penalty of $10,000 for each day that Garland fails to turn over the tapes.In the past, there was a unique contempt procedure in which House chamber security officers would detain the accused and try them on the House floor, but that…
Wednesday’s game ended with USA Basketball 86 to Canada 72. Next is an Olympic gold medal.Officially, the U.S.-Canada game was a meaningless exhibition game, a chance for the North American neighbors to knock off some rust before flying overseas for the real thing. But Canada swept the U.S. in the bronze-medal game at the World Cup last summer. On Wednesday, Canada waved the white flag early in the fourth quarter. Seriously, who can compete with this U.S. team? Soccer has come a long way since the days of the Dream Team, when Charles Barkley wrestled hapless Angolans and Cuban players…
Pakistan announced on July 11 that it was hosting at least 44,000 Afghan nationals who had been approved for relocation to their country by Western countries due to fears of Taliban retaliation.Pakistan saw a mass exodus of Afghans from the country in 2021 after the NATO-backed Afghan government collapsed and the Taliban invaded Kabul.Pakistan’s foreign ministry spokeswoman Mumtaz Zahra Baloch told a weekly press conference in Islamabad that at least 44,000 Afghans approved for relocation to Western countries are still in Pakistan.She said 25,000 Afghans have been approved to emigrate to the United States, 9,000 Afghan nationals have been allowed…
by Publicly knownJuly 11, 2024 Public Knowledge hosts Emerging Tech, which brings together public interest activists, policymakers, and companies working on cutting-edge technologies to help inform policymakers about the promise, potential pitfalls, and policy implications of rapidly evolving technologies that are dominating news headlines and impacting society in new ways. Featuring industry experts from across the country, the event will feature daylong discussions, receptions and technology showcases, allowing guests to experience the latest technologies first-hand and meet the people driving the next generation of the Internet.The 2024 event focused on generative AI, XR technology, and the decentralized web. Rep. Anna…
In their first tune-up game before the Paris Olympics, the U.S. men’s basketball team pulled off a commanding victory, beating Canada 86-72 on Wednesday night in Las Vegas.Former President Obama attended the league’s 50th anniversary celebrations along with many of the NBA’s coaching staff and senior officials from the United States Basketball Association.Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis led Team USA in scoring, while Stephen Curry, making his Olympic debut, scored 12 points and made 3 of 6 3-pointers.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Stephen Curry, wearing the number 4 jersey for the USA men’s basketball team, celebrates…
Really supportIndependent journalismClick here for detailscloseOur mission is to provide unbiased, fact-based journalism that holds power accountable and exposes the truth.Every donation counts, whether it’s $5 or $50.Support us to deliver journalism without purpose.Jurgen Klopp rejected an initial offer from the United States to become the new head coach of the men’s national team.The United States has named Klopp as the leading candidate in its search for a new coach to replace Gregg Berhalter, whose second stint as U.S. national team coach ended this week with the team’s group stage exit from the Copa America on home soil.Independent It is…