Fine Gael Faces Tight Election Amidst Declining Support
Fine Gael Faces Tight Election Amidst Declining Support Polls show Simon Harris's party slipping to third place as pre-election controversies mountThe electoral race of Ireland is heating up as the nation approaches its general election this Friday, marked by significant troubles for the ruling party, Fine Gael. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Simon Harris, Fine Gael, which has held office since 2010, is facing declining support just days before the polls open. Another poll conducted by the Sunday Independent echoed this, showing Fine Gael sinking by four percent. The polling atmosphere sets Fine Gael behind Fianna Fáil, led by Micheál Martin, which has garnered 21 percent support, as well as Sinn Féin, currently at 20 percent. Professor Theresa Reidy from University College Cork noted, "It is the cumulative impact of all these blunders—not just the viral incident with Fallon—that is now pushing Fine Gael down the ranks.
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November 26, 2024 09:03 UTC
India slams Chinmoy Krishna Das arrest in Bangladesh; urges Dhaka to protect Hindus
India has expressed concern over the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, leader of the Hindu organization Sammilita Sanatani Jote, in Bangladesh. India has criticized the action, emphasizing that charges were brought against a religious leader for peaceful protests, while perpetrators of arson and vandalism against temples and minorities remain unpunished. It lamented that while those responsible for such attacks remain at large, a religious leader advocating peacefully for legitimate demands has been arrested. A court in Bangladesh on Tuesday ordered Chinmoy Krishna Das to be sent to jail after rejecting his bail appeal. Why was Chinmoy Krishna Das arrested?
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November 26, 2024 08:56 UTC
Bangladesh court orders jail for Hindu community leader
Dhaka, Nov 26 (PTI) A court in Bangladesh on Tuesday ordered to send to jail Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a leader of the Hindu group Sammilita Sanatani Jote, after turning down his bail appeal. “The court of Chattogram Sixth Metropolitan Magistrate Kazi Shariful Islam issued the order around 11:45 am on Tuesday,” BDNews24.com said. The followers of the Hindu priest began to chant slogans in protest at the court premises as he was not granted bail, the news portal added. Bangladesh police on Monday arrested Das from the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport area in Dhaka. “Das was detained in line with a request from (regular police)," spokesman of the Police's Detective Branch Rezaul Karim said.
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November 26, 2024 08:46 UTC
Hindu Leader Denied Bail in Bangladesh: Protests Erupt
A Bangladeshi court on Tuesday denied bail to Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, ordering his incarceration. The legal decision sparked protests from his followers at the court premises. The Chattogram Sixth Metropolitan Magistrate Kazi Shariful Islam issued the order at approximately 11:45 am, according to local news outlet BDNews24.com. Das was arrested by Bangladesh police at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Monday. His detention was requested by the regular police force, but no detailed charges were disclosed.
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November 26, 2024 08:36 UTC
F1’s American Gamble: Tradition Meets Transformation on the Las Vegas Strip
Formula 1 has always been considered a European sport, steeped in tradition and exclusivity. In the wake of this past weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix, however, I think it’s become clear that this European grounding has eroded. Building on this momentum, Liberty Media doubled down by adding races in Miami and Las Vegas to join the long-standing Austin Grand Prix. The Las Vegas event is particularly ambitious — a night race on the iconic Strip, taking place in the shadow of the famed Caesars Palace casino. Liberty Media’s gamble here is clear: to make Las Vegas the crown jewel of the calendar, rivaling or even replacing Abu Dhabi as the season finale.
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November 26, 2024 08:06 UTC
Plastic pollution talks: the key sticking points
ProductionThe resolution that kicked off the talks urged a treaty that would "promote sustainable production and consumption of plastics". But what that means is a key point of difference among negotiators. Some countries want the treaty to mandate a reduction of new plastic production, and the phase-out of "unneccessary" items, such as some single-use plastics. "A new global agreement to address plastic pollution should not duplicate these existing instruments and voluntary efforts," warned the International Council of Chemical Associations. Developed countries "have historically benefited from industrial activities related to plastic production", noted Saudi Arabia, speaking for the Arab group.
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November 26, 2024 07:44 UTC
Ex-PM Khan supporters kill 4 Pakistan security forces: govt
ISLAMABAD, Nov 26, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Pakistani protesters flooding the capital on Tuesday to demand the release of ex-prime minister Imran Khan killed four members of the nation's security forces, the government said. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said in a statement the members of the paramilitary Rangers force were "killed in the attack" by protesters in central Islamabad.
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November 26, 2024 07:05 UTC
Today's exams postponed for seven colleges
Dhaka University (DU) authorities have postponed the fourth-year honours examinations of the seven colleges which were scheduled to be held today (Tuesday), reports bdnews24.com. According to a notification issued by the university's examination controller's office on Monday, Tuesday's exam for the seven colleges affiliated with DU has been postponed citing "unavoidable reasons". The notification also states a new exam schedule will be announced "shortly" and the timetable for other examinations will remain unchanged. The fourth-year honours exams of the seven colleges began last week. Students of various educational institutions in Old Dhaka have engaged in clashes for the past two days over the death of a Mollah College student who passed away while undergoing treatment at Dhaka National Medical.
Source:bd News24
November 26, 2024 06:49 UTC
Over 500K taxpayers file tax returns online
More than 500,000 individual taxpayers have filed their income tax returns online for FY 2024-2025. The statement highlighted a significant increase compared to the same period last year, when 217,471 returns were submitted online. The number of registrations for online return filing has also surpassed 1.25 million. Taxpayers can easily and quickly file their 2024-2025 returns using the NBR's www.etaxnbr.gov.bd platform. The portal allows users to download and print return copies, acknowledgment receipts, income tax certificates, and TIN certificates.
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November 26, 2024 06:04 UTC
Daily Horoscope for November 26, 2024
General Daily Insight for November 26, 2024 Pleasure could come with complications today. As the optimistic Libra Moon fusses at gloomy Saturn, every good idea could rapidly turn out to have something wrong with it. Aries March 21 – April 19 Looking good in public could be a high priority for you at this time. You probably do need a break from your daily routine, but don’t let peer pressure tell you that relaxation must look a certain way. If there’s a way for your companion to join you in this, you might as well offer them the opportunity.
Source:Daily Sun
November 26, 2024 05:20 UTC
Rain likely in coastal areas due to deep depression
The depression over southeast Bay of Bengal may intensify into a deep depression, increasing the likelihood of rainfall in the coastal regions of Bangladesh, says the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, or BMD. On Tuesday morning, Meteorologist Afroza Sultana told bdnews24.com: “The depression may develop into a deep depression. It may rain in the coastal areas.”According to a special bulletin issued by the BMD, the depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal has moved west-northwest, and is currently located in the south-west bay and its adjacent areas, reports bdnews24.com. On Monday, the depression was located 2,060 km south-southwest of Chattogram seaport, 1,995 km south-southwest of Cox’s Bazar seaport, 1,995 km south-southwest of Mongla seaport, and 1,970 km south-southwest of Payra seaport. The maximum sustained wind speed near the centre of the depression has been recorded at 40 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 50 kmph.
Source:bd News24
November 26, 2024 05:14 UTC
GC Football Playoffs: Mildred faces Axtell in Regional showdown
Daily Sun File Photo/Paul BorsellinoMildred's Luke McKendree hands off to Trenton Harris. This dynamic pair of Eagles have helped Mildred got unbeaten and advance to the third round of the playoffs. They play Axtell at 3 p.m. Friday at Waco Robinson.
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November 26, 2024 04:04 UTC
India's Andhra Pradesh mulls next steps on Adani, if power deal can be scrapped
REUTERSThe logo of the Adani Group is seen on the facade of its Corporate House on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India, November 22, 2024. Most of the alleged bribes - $228 million - were paid to a government official to get Andhra Pradesh's state electricity distribution companies to agree to purchase power, stated the US indictment. A spokesperson for the Adani Group did not immediately respond to a request for comment outside regular business hours. The previous Andhra Pradesh ruling party, YSR Congress Party, last week denied any wrongdoing. French oil major TotalEnergies, which has a 20% stake in Adani Green, halted further investment into the Adani Group on Monday.
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November 26, 2024 03:04 UTC
Someone Please Save the Movie Musical: On ‘Wicked’
Chu’s Wicked (2024) is a big swing and a miss, capturing the content of the stage musical but failing to hit on all of the beats that make it so great. Wicked follows The Wizard of Oz’s Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba, before Dorothy ever landed in Oz. In the stage musical, when Nessarose is getting manhandled, Elphaba pushes her chair away. There’s nothing wrong with long movies in general, but there is something very wrong with long movies that are only long because they are paced horribly. Do we have to revive Gene Kelly to get another great movie musical?
Source:Daily Sun
November 25, 2024 23:05 UTC