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The results of the Mumbai North West constituency in India’s Lok Sabha elections have sparked a political battle, with opposition parties alleging that the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were tampered with during the vote count on June 4. At the centre of the controversy over the Mumbai North West constituency results is Rabindra Dattaram Waikal, leader of Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena party from Maharashtra, which won the seat by just 48 votes. The controversy over the Mumbai North West constituency erupted after it was alleged that Ravindra Waikal’s brother-in-law, Mangesh Pandilkar, had used his mobile phone to “unlock” the Election…

Following two petitions filed by voters in Surat Assembly constituency challenging the unopposed victory of a BJP candidate, the Gujarat High Court on Tuesday said it must first ascertain the maintainability of such petitions before taking them up for hearing.The petitions, filed by Kalpesh Barot, Firoz Malek and Ashok Pimpare from Surat Assembly constituency and another by another voter Hiteshkumar Sotha, challenge the unopposed victory of BJP candidate Mukesh Dalal in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Speaking to advocate Pankaj Champaneri, representing a host of petitioners, Justice JC Doshi said orally: “I have to check maintainability. I have to be…

The Malaysian leader criticized the “Western rhetoric” regarding the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel.The Malaysian leader said the country plans to join the BRICS group of emerging economies. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said in an interview with Chinese media Guancha that his government would soon begin the EU accession process after receiving feedback from South Africa. “We have clarified our policy, we have made a decision and we will start the formal process soon. As for the southern hemisphere countries, we have our full support,” Anwar told Shanghai-based media. Anwar also supported comments by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio…

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States renewed its warning Tuesday of its obligation to defend close treaty allies, officials said, a day after one of the most serious standoffs between the Philippines and China in disputed waters in the South China Sea left a Philippine navy sailor injured and a supply ship damaged.China and the Philippines accused each other of instigating Monday’s hostilities at Second Thomas Shoal, which is occupied by a small Philippine naval force aboard a stranded warship and closely watched by Chinese coast guard, navy and suspected militia vessels in a years-long territorial dispute that has…

Pakistan is one of only two countries in the world where poliovirus remains endemic – the other being neighbouring Afghanistan. Pakistan launched an eradication campaign to combat the spread of the disease in 1994. The country once reported 20,000 cases a year, according to government health officials. Although the number has dropped significantly — just five so far this year — the disease remains widespread. According to the Pakistan Polio Eradication Program, Pakistan administers more than 300 million doses of the oral vaccine every year with the help of at least 350,000 vaccinators. Healthcare workers and accompanying security officials have…

Pakistan is one of only two countries in the world where poliovirus remains endemic – the other being neighbouring Afghanistan. Pakistan launched an eradication campaign to combat the spread of the disease in 1994. The country once reported 20,000 cases a year, according to government health officials. Although the number has dropped significantly — just five so far this year — the disease remains widespread. According to the Pakistan Polio Eradication Program, Pakistan administers more than 300 million doses of the oral vaccine every year with the help of at least 350,000 vaccinators. Healthcare workers and accompanying security officials have…

Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Lithuania is helping Ukraine repair Leopard 2 tanks damaged in the war with Russia. Alexander Welsher/Picture Alliance via Getty Images Ukraine is set to receive hybrid air defense tanks from Germany.It consists of a Skyranger turret mounted on a Leopard 2 chassis, developed by arms manufacturer Rheinmetall.This comes as Russian and Ukrainian forces struggle with exploding drones. Ukraine’s war effort may soon be boosted by a new hybrid tank that blends a Cold War-era tank chassis with an advanced air defense system. German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall revealed in a…

NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 ended in disaster with the team being eliminated in the group stage by the USA and India. In the aftermath, Pakistan cricketer Ahmad Shahzad has backed the harsh criticism made by head coach Gary Kirsten.According to earlier reports from Pakistan, Kirsten expressed dissatisfaction over the team’s dismal performance and internal discord in the ongoing T20 World Cup in the US and West Indies. T20 World Cup 2024: Points Table | ScheduleHe criticised the lack of unity among players, saying, “There is no unity in the Pakistan team. They call it a…

Image caption, Boeing Chief Executive Officer Dave Calhoun is due to appear before the U.S. Congress on Tuesday.Article informationauthor, Charlotte Edwardsrole, BBC Business Correspondent7 hours agoBoeing CEO Dave Calhoun He is expected to tell U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday that he understands concerns about the airline’s safety culture after an air emergency in January raised alarms.”Our culture is far from perfect, but we are taking action and we are moving forward. We understand the seriousness of this matter,” he said in prepared remarks ahead of a Senate subcommittee hearing.Alaska Airlines has been in the spotlight after an unused door fell off…

Kylian Mbappe broke his nose in France’s opening match of Euro 2024 but will not require immediate surgery.The French Football Federation said it would produce a mask for the captain, but it is not yet clear whether he will take part in Friday’s match against the Netherlands.The 25-year-old forward was forced off during Monday’s 1-0 win over Austria after slamming his face into the shoulder of opposing player Kevin Danso on the follow-through from an aerial tackle.He was taken to hospital in Düsseldorf where a fracture was confirmed.”He has returned to the France team’s base camp,” the FFF said in…