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Wellington, Nov 3 (IANS) New Zealand’s Electoral Commission declared the official results for the 2023 General Election on Friday, with a coalition of right-wing parties led by the National Party losing majority and needing NZ First to form a government.The National Party has two fewer seats, the Maori Party has gained two, and the Green Party has won one more seat, according to the special votes counted over the last three weeks after the election day on October 14, reports Xinhua news agency.The past three weeks saw the recounting of all votes, the checking of the special votes for eligibility…

Toronto, Nov 3 (IANS) An immigration agent, accused of cheating several Indian students of tens of thousands of dollars by issuing fake college admission letters to procure study permits to Canada, has denied charges against him. Brijesh Mishra, who has been under arrest in a British Columbia jail since June, said he has been scapegoated by dozens of international students from India, the Toronto Star reported.“They are blaming me to cover their mistakes,” Mishra said, making his first public appearance before an immigration tribunal in Toronto via video link on Wednesday.The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has charged Mishra with…

“The matter is adjourned in terms of the letter circulated,” said a bench of Justices B.R. Gavai and Prashant Kumar Mishra in view of the letter circulated by the petitioner– Ashok Pandey – seeking adjournment.In his plea, Pandey contended that once a member of Parliament or a state legislature loses his office by operation of law, he will continue to be disqualified till he is acquitted from the charges levelled against him.He prayed the Constitution Bench to decide as to whether on the basis of a stay of conviction, a person who has suffered disqualification by operation of law, will…

The online store provides fans in India with the most comprehensive selection of official NBA merchandise ever available in the country.Throughout the season,NBAStore.inwill provide fans across India with a range of authenticNBA merchandise and memorabilia, including current and former player jerseys, apparel, headwear, performance and casual footwear, basketballs, accessories, and more from major brands such as Nike, New Era, Mitchell & Ness, Wilson and NBA Fanwear by Suditi.Fans who purchase merchandise fromthe e-commerce sitewill also be eligible to enter contests operated by Bhaane to win a range of prizes, including tickets to regular-season NBA games in the U.S. and NBA…

The Minister, along with Special Chief Secretary (Agriculture) K.A.P. Sinha, was chairing a meeting with sugarcane farmers led by BKU (Doaba) president Manjit Singh Rai and BKU (Lakhowal) president Harinder Singh here.Khudian directed Deputy Commissioner Karnail Singh to ensure payment of Rs 9.72 crore to farmers by the mill owner and the first installment of around Rs 2 crore should be paid before starting the cane crushing season this year.He asked officials to open the mill, which has been sealed for a few days following protests, so that required repairs would be ensured to make it operational before the beginning…

The researchers from Harvard University in the US estimated that before humans started pumping mercury into the atmosphere, it contained on average about 580 megagrams of mercury.However, all available atmospheric measurements now estimate that the atmospheric mercury reservoir is about 4,000 Mg — nearly seven times larger than the natural condition.Human emissions of mercury from coal-fired power plants, waste-incineration, industry and mining make up the difference.”Methylmercury is a potent neurotoxicant that bioaccumulates in fish and other organisms — including us,” said Elsie M. Sunderland, Professor of Environmental Chemistry, at Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS).”Understanding the natural mercury…

Idanim:With more than a thousand guided meditations and a plethora of tools at your disposal, Idanim is your ticket to tranquillity. The app offers personalized sessions to cater to your unique needs, allowing you to navigate through the stress of the festive season with ease. Its sleep stories are akin to a lullaby, ensuring you wake up refreshed and ready to take on the festivities. Its LIVE classes and ‘Ask the expert’ feature help users feel a part of the community and give an opportunity to ask their queries directly from the teachers, ensuring you’re never alone in your journey…

Jad said: “I received the offer and didn’t want to miss it. Although I had received an offer of a similar format that was very well-paid, I believe I am more comfortable in India than anywhere else in the world.””The love and attention I have received here, the feeling of being a member of this country, I have never experienced anywhere else in the world. It makes me feel like I belong here even more compared to my own country.”He added that he has “previously watched the original show out of curiosity and thought, ‘Why haven’t I been a part…

Joanne Kang, Lead Research Scientist in Microbiology at Dyson sheds light on that overlooked danger lurking beneath the surface which can impact your sleep and overall wellbeing and shares some tips to achieve a cleaner bedroom environment.What is the problem?While your mattress may appear clean, it could be a hotbed of microscopic life. Household dust, containing dust mites, bacteria, viruses, pollen, and other allergens, makes up the complex matrix that exists in your mattress, highlighting significant cleanliness concerns. This extends to linens and pillowcases, which can also house harmful microorganisms within their fabric, creating an environment conducive to the thriving…

The deadline ended on Thursday and not all rebels from both parties backed out.Many of the rebels have stayed put as independent candidates after they were denied tickets from their respective political parties — the Congress and the ruling BJP. This has made the contest more interesting. Importantly, in some of these seats, the rebels are from close families.The Congress leadership managed to convince around one-and-a-half dozen of its workers to withdraw their nomination and give a sense of relief for the party’s candidates, however, the problem could not be resolved in nearly a dozen of Assembly seats.For instance, rebel…