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New Delhi: After parting ways with the AAP, the party has begun preparations to run on its own in the Delhi assembly elections. After suffering three consecutive defeats in the Lok Sabha elections, the Indian National Congress Party has begun preparations for next year’s Delhi assembly polls. The veteran party, which has been in power in the union territory for a decade, was defeated by Ahmed Aami’s Party. They supported the AAP government in 2013, but it was short-lived as it failed to secure a majority in the 70-seat Assembly, forcing it to contest new elections. In that election, the…
Paul George will opt out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Clippers and become an unrestricted free agent, CBS Sports’ Bill Leiter confirmed. He is scheduled to meet with the Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic and Clippers on Sunday night, according to The Athletic. George has been with the Clippers since they acquired him and Kawhi Leonard in a big way in the summer of 2019. The two haven’t appeared in the NBA Finals together in five seasons, mostly due to injuries suffered by both during or before the postseason. George will now consider other options…
Bryce Harper limped into the game against the Marlins on Thursday night after hitting a grounder, becoming the third Phillies position player this season to land on the disabled list with a tight hamstring. Earlier this year, shortstop Trea Turner was sidelined for six weeks and outfielder Brandon Marsh for 10 days with a hamstring injury. Early indications are that Harper should return sooner than later, but the question remains whether there’s anything the team could have done to avoid this injury or something similar. Kyle Schwarber is also out with a groin strain. “We do post-mortems on everything,” manager…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s federal and provincial governments have completed preparations under a dengue control plan to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne dengue fever and keep people safe during the monsoon season that begins next week, officials confirmed on Saturday.Dengue fever can be fatal in its most severe cases and there is currently no cure or vaccine. Dengue fever often causes intense flu-like symptoms, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, body aches, high fever, nausea, vomiting, swollen lymph nodes and a rash.Dengue fever is endemic in Pakistan, with seasonal peaks but transmission occurring throughout the year. The first dengue-related death this year…
A Swiss-based operating systems provider has unveiled technology that allows drones to evade jamming and other electronic warfare countermeasures. Auterion has introduced Skynode S, a revolutionary new drone technology for military use, to better support democracies seeking to defend themselves against danger.Auterion says the Skynode S is capable of fully autonomous flight, capable of reaching and destroying ground targets with great precision. All-in-one computer and flight controller The company says Skynode S is an all-in-one computer and flight controller that offers the first low-cost, NDAA-compliant technology to be integrated into a wide range of commercial and military vehicles.The system, proven…
A judge on Friday rejected Alec Baldwin’s latest attempt to have his manslaughter case dismissed, allowing the actor’s trial in the shooting death of “The Lust” cinematographer to proceed within two weeks.Baldwin’s lawyers had asked a New Mexico judge to dismiss the case after the gun used to kill cinematographer Halina Hutchins on the set of the 2021 film “Lust” was damaged during forensic testing at an FBI lab.Director of photography: Halina Hutchins.Sven Studio (via Reuters)Baldwin’s attorney, John Bash, said at a motion hearing Monday that the gun was a central piece of evidence in the case. The government’s “outrageous”…
Amid a deteriorating security situation, Pakistan’s top civilian and military leaders have decided to launch a new multi-faceted nationwide counter-terrorism operation, named Operation Azm-e-Istekam (Resolved for Stability). Approved by a meeting of leaders chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, this comprehensive and decisive approach is not merely a reactionary measure but a strategically essential move for the survival and prosperity of the nation. Pakistan is plagued by almost daily terrorist attacks targeting mostly security personnel. This alarming frequency of attacks highlights the urgent need for a robust, multi-pronged approach to counterterrorism. According to the South Asia Terror Portal, the country…
Exxon Mobil joined other major lithium producers this week in reiterating its bullish outlook for long-term demand for lithium, despite the current bear market and recent price declines for the metal crucial to the energy transition.Lithium prices have fallen sharply in recent months, triggered by inventory buildup amid slowing growth in electric vehicle sales. Lithium producers said earlier this year that the current low price environment was “unsustainable” and could discourage investment in new supply. But all lithium producers, including Albemarle, the world’s largest, are bullish on the key battery metal’s long-term prospects.Oil giant Exxon, which last year announced plans…
The U.S. Men’s National Team will face Uruguay in their final match of Group C of the Copa America 2024 on Monday, July 1 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri at 9:00 PM ET. The match will be broadcast on FS1, Univision and TUDN. It will also be available on the radio on Fútbol de Primera.The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals. A full schedule and tickets for the U.S. Men’s National Team’s upcoming matches can be found here.Here’s how to watch the Copa America 2024 Group C Final live in…
Suffolk County police have released the identities of the four people killed Friday when an SUV crashed into a nail salon on Long Island.Suffolk County police said in a release Saturday that the three people killed were Jen-Tsai Chen, 37, of Bayside, Queens; Emilia Renhack, 30, of Deer Park; Yan Xu, 41, of Flushing, Queens; and Meiji Zhang, 50, of Flushing, Queens. Nine people, including a 12-year-old girl, were injured in the accident.Police said customers and staff were at Hawaii Nail & Spa on Grand Boulevard in Deer Park when an SUV crashed through the windshield.One of the victims, Lenn…