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2024 Exit Poll: Exit polls for the 2024 Indian Lok Sabha elections will be conducted on June 1, shortly after the final phase of voting concludes. In the 2024 general elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA alliance is seeking a third consecutive term. Meanwhile, the opposition parties have banded together under the umbrella of the Indian Union and are challenging the ruling party. Will the BJP come to power for the third time in a row, or will the opposition parties pull off a comeback victory? 2024 Lok Sabha Election Exit Poll: Dates and Times The…

The Department of Justice said the ads violate federal civil rights and labor laws.A Virginia-based IT services company has been fined $38,500 (Rs 3,211,177) for advertising jobs that only invited white applicants born in the United States. BBC According to reports, the discriminatory ad was posted by Arthur Grand Technologies on its job site in March 2023 for a business analyst position, with a bold disclaimer stating: “U.S.-born citizens only.” [White] According to a Justice Department news release, the ad was targeted to “local residents within 60 miles of Dallas.” The ad also included a parenthetical message: “Do not share…

BEIJING, China, May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Earlier this year, the Xiaomi Internet Partner Conference (MIPC) was held. At this pinnacle event, SmartConnect was selected as the prestigious Agency of the Year for 2023 by Xiaomi’s Internet Business Department. The recognition highlights SmartConnect’s unwavering dedication to excellence, innovation, and notable contributions to the expansion of Xiaomi’s Internet business. The endorsement from Xiaomi cements SmartConnect’s pivotal role as a core agency and heralds the way for exciting partnerships to come.A notable highlight was a comprehensive explanation by Song Qiang, General Manager of Xiaomi’s International Internet Business Division, detailing Xiaomi’s Internet…

Omani Consul General and Pakistani businessmen discuss export diversification, strengthening bilateral trade ISLAMABAD: Oman Consul General Sami Abdullah Salim Al Khanjali on Wednesday held talks with Pakistani businessmen focused on diversifying exports from the South Asian country to Gulf countries and expanding bilateral trade, a Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) statement said. Like other Gulf states, Pakistan shares friendly ties with Oman rooted in common faith, culture and history, and the South Asian nation also has strong defense and economic ties with Oman. Khanjali led a delegation comprising Oman Consulate Deputy Consul General Abdullah Juma Al Harbi and…

TR PHOTO BY ROBERT MAHARRY — Celeste Mendoza, a 2016 MHS graduate, is the owner and operator of Blink x Celeste Beauty House, located at 2501 S. Center St. Ste. Q in Marshalltown. On Monday, May 13, Marshalltown residents welcomed a new addition to the city’s burgeoning beauty scene as Blink x Celeste Beauty House officially opened at 2501 South Center Street Ste Q. The studio promises to be a fresh expression of glamour and luxury, and aims to wow locals with its services. At the center of this new venture is Celeste Mendoza, a 25-year-old…

Spoilers ahead. You might want to try solving today’s puzzle before reading on!Constructors: Olivia Mitra Framke & Sally HoelscherEditor: Amanda LufkinMay 30, 2024Comment from the creator of Today’s CrosswordOlivia: I’m so happy to be back at USA TODAY with my good friend Sally. Looking back at this puzzle, I’m thrilled to see so many references to my interests, from tennis to sheet music to the Roll-and-Write board game to Star Wars (of course)… It’s always great when editing preserves the author’s voice. I hope you all enjoy this fun, spring-like theme. My rooftop garden is already blooming!Sally: It’s always fun…

Los Angeles County has announced a new program to help small business owners stay open as the extended closure of Topanga Canyon Boulevard continues to hurt businesses in the unincorporated city of Topanga. Starting July 1, small business owners in and near Topanga will be able to apply for one-time payments of up to $10,000 as part of a new business interruption fund, according to Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsay Holbert. “We just asked them what they really needed, and they said this financial support would make a difference,” Holbert said. “I know people are thinking about how they can…

“All eyes on Rafah.” In the last 48 hours, my social media has been flooded with reshares of this particular phrase. Everyone, from friends to popular social media personalities, i.e. influencers, seem to have noticed the trend. The phrase, along with an image, is urging people to pay attention to the ongoing conflict in Israel’s Gaza Strip. The image has been shared by millions of people on social media in the wake of deadly Israeli airstrikes that have killed dozens of civilians. The image, which reportedly shows a row of tents stretching into the distance with the words “All eyes…

2024 Lok Sabha Elections Live: The final phase of the general election is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, which will mark the end of six of the seven phases that have been held so far. Indian National Congress leader Jairam Ramesh (PTI) Campaigning for the seventh phase of India’s Lok Sabha elections ended two days before the polling day, with residents of 57 Lok Sabha constituencies across eight states and union territories gearing up to cast their vote. Elections are scheduled to be held in constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Chandigarh on…

Many thought the 2021 Tokyo Olympics would be the last time we’d see Simone Biles on international gymnastics’ biggest stage, but she’ll be back in 2024 with another shot at gold.Of course, if Biles wants to win more Olympic gold medals, she’ll need to qualify for the US national team — a position she is likely guaranteed after winning the 2024 Core Hydration Classic by nearly two points — but she still needs to qualify to make the five-person team.Qualifying for 2024 will look a bit different than it did three years ago. The U.S. National Team has only five…