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The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) has increased its tally of seats to 31 in the 2024 state assembly elections from 17 in 2019. In March, the BJP ended its alliance with the SKM, labelling it “corrupt”.Meanwhile, the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF), which ruled the state for 25 consecutive years until 2019, won one seat. The party had won 15 seats in 2019. This follows a trend of decline for the SDF since 2009, when it won all seats in the state. Since 2014, when the SDF first contested elections, the party has been ousting the SKM from the Assembly.…
The Texas Tech basketball program has long been a beneficiary of the transfer portal, but not every player who has come to Lubbock through this recruiting method has hit a home run — in fact, many have ended up striking out. Recently, we looked at five transfer students who made a positive impact on the program despite only being on campus for one season, and today we’re looking back at five former Red Raiders who did the opposite and failed to live up to the expectations that came with joining through the portal. 2021-22. Players. 468. . Sardar Calhoun. Sardar…
On June 2, 2019, 65-year-old Walter Lübke was shot in the head at close range by a right-wing extremist while he was enjoying a quiet evening sitting in his garden. The assassination sent shock waves through the country. The attacker, Stephan E*, later said his motive was to punish politicians from the centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) for their refugee-friendly stance. When hundreds of thousands of refugees, mainly from Syria and Afghanistan, entered Germany in 2015, Lübke supported the policies of then-Chancellor Angela Merkel, urging Germany to show empathy for its fellow countrymen and to welcome them. Politicians sound ‘wake-up…
Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun warned on Sunday that his country’s military was ready to “forcefully” prevent Taiwan independence, but called for greater exchanges with the United States.The remarks were made at an annual security forum in Singapore following the first substantive face-to-face meeting between the two countries’ defence chiefs in 18 months.”We are always open to exchanges and cooperation, but this requires compromise from both sides,” Dong said during the Shangri-La Dialogue, where he met with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday.”I believe that because of the differences between the two armies, more exchanges are necessary.”Mr Dong and…
“If the Maldives is looking to engage more substantively with India, it is in India’s interest to respond in kind and that is exactly what India is doing,” he said.Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted a welcoming ceremony for Maldives President Mohamed Muiz in Beijing on January 10. Photo: Xinhuaafter that Overwhelming victory For the pro-China Muizu April parliamentary electionsThe Maldivian government has sent positive signals to India to develop economic ties, with Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer visiting India in May to discuss issues of “mutual interest”.During the visit, India announced that it would extend the maturity date of a $50…
This article first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? Sign up now. hereYou can listen to the audio version of the newsletter by clicking the same link. Washington CNN — As Americans struggle with high inflation and interest rates, companies that offer great deals and essential products are reaping the benefits. Just ask Ross Stores Inc. America’s largest discount retailer reported earnings and revenue last week that beat analysts’ expectations, and company executives said it plans to open about 90 new stores this year. “Clearly there is a lot of uncertainty in the macro economy,”…
Michaela Vacheva/Bloomberg/Getty Images/File A Ross store in San Francisco on Nov. 12, 2023. Company executives said they plan to open about 90 new stores this year. This article first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? Sign up now. hereYou can listen to the audio version of the newsletter by clicking the same link. Washington CNN — As Americans struggle with high inflation and interest rates, companies that offer great deals and essential products are reaping the benefits. Just ask Ross Stores Inc. America’s largest discount retailer reported earnings and revenue last week that beat analysts’…
ITANAGAR: A sports enthusiast and music lover, Pema Khandu has emerged as a capable leader in Arunachal Pradesh over the years, especially since the constitutional crisis of 2016 that led to the introduction of President’s rule.Khandu is also credited with being the strategist who, through political maneuvering, brought the BJP to power for the first time in a northeastern state bordering China.The BJP returned to power in Arunachal Pradesh for the third consecutive term on Sunday, winning 46 seats in the 60-seat assembly.Khandu’s journey into politics began with personal tragedy: the untimely death of his father, former prime minister Dorje…
Renters who are planning to move may need to reallocate money they’ve set aside for summer vacations.Apartment prices rose 1.2% month-on-month in May, the fastest increase in nearly two years, according to real estate site Zumper’s latest rent report. One-bedroom rents haven’t risen this sharply since August 2022, while two-bedroom rents saw their biggest increase in 20 months.May marked the second time in three months that monthly rents increased after remaining flat in April — not a big surprise, given that spring is a time when many people move.Last month, one- and two-bedroom apartments settled at $1,504 and $1,865, respectively.…
2 June 2024When Europeans vote in elections for the European Parliament this coming week, their choices will reflect the national mood in 27 different countries.Right and far-right parties are set to make gains, but the picture is widely different across the continent. Here is a snapshot of what to expect from BBC correspondents ahead of the vote.Young leader boosts French far-right appealImage source, Marianne Baisnée/BBCImage caption, At 28, Jordan Bardella has become the young star of France’s National RallyThe main point of suspense in France is how big will be the victory of the far right under its 28-year-old leader…