With the second phase of voting concluding for Jharkhand Assembly elections, exit polls are split between predicting a win for BJP and INDIA bloc. While News24's Chanakya and Matrize foresee a BJP victory, Axis My India predicts a win for INDIA bloc. This phase is crucial for the electoral fate of Jharkhand Chief Minister and other prominent candidates. C-Voter has also predicted a win for BJP.
As the second phase of the Jharkhand assembly elections reaches its conclusion, multiple exit polls are showing a clear advantage for the BJP-led NDA alliance. While one pollster predicts a victory for the Congress-JMM alliance, others are giving a significant lead to the NDA. The results will be announced on November 23, when the fate of both alliances will be decided.
The second phase of the Jharkhand Assembly elections 2024 has begun, with voters heading to the polls across 38 seats. This phase follows the first phase held on November 13, with results for both phases to be announced on November 23. With the ruling JMM alliance and BJP competing for power in the tribal-dominated state, this election is crucial for both parties. BJP leaders, including state party President Babulal Marandi and Dhanbad candidate Raj Sinha, have expressed confidence in their party's victory, citing issues such as infiltration and unemployment. Meanwhile, JMM MP Nalin Soren has urged voters to prioritize development as they cast their votes.
BJP spokesperson Sandeep Varier's defection to the Congress in the final phase of the campaigning for the Palakkad bypoll has come as a major blow to the BJP's State leadership. Varier, who hails from a significant electoral community in the Palakkad constituency, was reportedly one of the top choices for the party's candidate. However, he publicly expressed his displeasure over the candidate selection and garnered ire from the State leadership for his controversial social media posts. The Congress, on the other hand, saw Varier's defection as a political jackpot and welcomed him to their party, sensing a better chance at winning the bypoll.
The Spanish national team, led by coach Luis de la Fuente, will face off against Denmark in a crucial match of the UEFA Nations League's group phase. Despite some key players missing due to injuries, La Roja can clinch their spot in the quarter finals with a win. On the other hand, Denmark's new head coach Brian Riemer will have to make tough decisions with some key players returning from injuries, including team icon Christian Eriksen. The match is set to be a close one, with Spain predicted to come out on top with a 2-0 score.
A fire broke out on Friday afternoon at the Bandra-Kurla Complex metro underground station in Mumbai, suspending train services for nearly two hours. The blaze was quickly contained by eight fire engines and other firefighting vehicles, with support from various authorities. Prime Minister Modi had just inaugurated the first phase of the BKC-to-Aarey stretch of the Mumbai Metro Line 3, but no injuries were reported and train services were restored after the situation was deemed safe.
Nadhmi al-Nasr, CEO of Neom, the futuristic city development in Saudi Arabia, has suddenly stepped down and will be replaced by an acting CEO from the country's sovereign wealth fund. The Public Investment Fund's board deemed this a natural evolution and strategic move, but the reasons for Nasr's departure are unknown. Neom, envisioned as a 9-million-resident city with extravagant features like a floating business district and the world's tallest skyscrapers, has faced financial and leadership challenges since its announcement in 2017. With projects being delayed, downsized, or cancelled, securing foreign investors has become crucial, but the project's first phase has already exceeded its budget.
The bullishness surrounding Bitcoin (BTC) is reaching a boiling point as the market disregards the chances of a significant price drop. BTC made daily gains of 4.5% on November 11 and is now up nearly 25% in the last week. Despite the predictions of some market participants, including popular trader known as Il Capo of Crypto, for a major capitulation, BTC/USD showed no signs of slowing down and is currently experiencing a continuous phase of price discovery. With more bid liquidity building up and no major retracements in sight, the momentum for BTC seems to be only getting stronger.
Shanghai Port secured their first win in the league phase of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 season with a 3-2 victory over Australia's Central Coast Mariners. Led by coach Kevin Muscat, Shanghai Port took the lead early on and held off a late comeback attempt by the Mariners to claim their first three points of the campaign. The thrilling match at Pudong Stadium showcased the talent and determination of both teams in the top tier of Asian football.
The 2020 tour of England by the West Indies was instrumental in providing financial stability to English cricket amid the uncertainties brought on by the pandemic. Former West Indian skipper Jason Holder praised England for their support towards smaller cricketing nations, stating that the influx of money from tours, mainly involving England and India, greatly helps Caribbean cricket. With the upcoming eight-match white-ball series between the two nations, Holder expressed his excitement for the series, considering that both teams are currently going through a phase of transition.