India S Vast New Parliament Opened by Narendra Modi Amid Opposition Boycott
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India's Desperate Opposition Pushes Caste Quotas
One reason it’s unlikely to work: Rahul Gandhi is descended from Brahmins, whereas Narendra Modi has broad appeal among Hindus.The Wall Street Journal - World - India -
S. Africa Opposition Would Only Do ANC Deal to Avert ‘Doomsday’
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Modi’s Party Doesn’t Control All of India. But He’s Working on It.
As an election nears, political strife between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and opposition-held states is straining the federal formula that holds India together.The New York Times - World -
Investors bet a Modi election win will extend India’s stock market boom
Some analysts are increasingly concerned about lofty valuations and shallow marketsFinancial Times - World -
Venezuelan Opposition Names New Candidate in Show of Unity
The announcement that Corina Yoris would run came as a surprise to many who had feared that a fractured opposition would benefit President Nicolás Maduro.The New York Times - World -
As India's election nears, some Bollywood films promote Modi politics by embracing Hindu nationalism
A cluster of Bollywood films based on polarizing issues that promote Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government’s Hindu nationalist agenda are coming outABC News - Entertainment -
Khanna Explains Opposition to TikTok Bill While Senators Signal Openness
The California Democrat Ro Khanna pointed to the need for a federal data privacy law, and a Democrat and a Republican in the Senate suggested sympathy for the calls to ban the app.The New York Times - Tech - Tiktok -
New Portuguese Parliament elects house speaker after deal between 2 main parties
Portugal’s newly-elected Parliament has elected a new house speaker, following a deal between the country’s two main centrist partiesABC News - World - House -
Singapore's former transport minister S Iswaran slapped with 8 new charges
The new charges bring his total amount of charges to 35, including corruption. Iswaran has pleaded not guilty to the earlier 27 charges.CNBC - Business -
Who is Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.'s new running mate?
An unconventional choice, Nicole Shanahan brings youth and considerable wealth to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s long-shot campaign but is little known outside Silicon Valley.CBS News - Politics -
Overwatch 2's New DPS Hero, Venture, Is As Maneuverable As They Are Deadly
Overwatch 2's newest DPS hero, Venture, will be excavating their way into the game soon, and Blizzard has now given fans their best look yet at the archaeologists' game-changing abilities.Venture is a highly maneuverable DPS who uses their Smart ...GameSpot - Tech -
The U.S.’s First Congestion Tolls Were Approved in New York City
Also, the Biden administration promised to aid Baltimore’s recovery. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - Top stories - New York -
Stocks Finish Lower, Led by Nasdaq
U.S. stocks finished lower, with the S&P 500 creeping further from its recent record highs.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Togo's opposition calls for protests to stop president from signing off on a new constitution
Activists and opposition leaders in the West African country of Togo have called for protests to stop the president from signing off on a new constitution that would scrap future presidential elections and could extend his decades-long rule until ...ABC News - World -
Tractors brought to Parliament in farmers' protest
Farmers from across the UK drive tractors to Westminster to protest a lack of support for food producers.BBC News - Top stories -
Amid ongoing Shohei Ohtani saga, Dodgers defeat Angels in Freeway Series opener
Bobby Miller looks sharp and the Dodgers drive in four runs off Angels starter Griffin Canning in a 5-3 victory over the Angels at Dodger Stadium.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
MLB Opening Day 2024: Reds clinch first win amid a decidedly different atmosphere than last year
Frankie Montas delivered on the mound and Nick Martini was the unlikely hero at the plate as the Reds met the high expectations entering this season.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
S&P 500 Rises to New Record to Close Out Monster First Quarter
Benchmark index notches best start to year since 2019.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Lebanon's displaced celebrate Ramadan amid fears that border conflict might become the 'new normal'
About 60 families are celebrating the Islamic holy month of Ramadan at an abandoned hotel in southern Lebanon, far from their homesABC News - World -
On a garden bench, amid a sea of daffodils: how Kate dropped her bombshell news
Royal fans hope that news of princess’s cancer diagnosis will end the online storm . There was no carpet of roses outside Windsor Castle yesterday, no bunches of daffodils blocking the entrance to Kensington Palace – just an occasional bouquet. ...The Guardian - World -
Meghan Debuts New Brand, American Riviera Orchard, Amid Royal Family Drama
The Duchess of Sussex released a mysterious 15-second video on Instagram, but what little is known about the brand has been gleaned from a trademark application.The New York Times - Lifestyle - United Kingdom -
James Cleverly predicts fan boycott of Nike’s controversial England shirt
The Home Secretary, James Cleverly, has predicted a fan boycott of Nike’s controversial new national team kit which he says is “not the England shirt”.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
NY Officials Are Grasping for Ways to Protect a Vast Subway System
Three million people a day ride trains in a system with more than 400 stations and 6,000 train cars. Officials hope pouring in more resources and officers can keep them safe.The New York Times - Top stories -
Why Russia’s Vast Security Services Fell Short on Deadly Attack
The factors behind the failure to prevent a terrorist attack include a distrust of foreign intelligence, a focus on Ukraine and a distracting political crackdown at home.The New York Times - World - Russia -
Baltimore bridge collapse live news: White House says ‘our hearts go out to families’ of victims amid recovery operation
Officials say divers have not entered water yet due to moving debris; questions raised over economic impact of Key Bridge’s collapse. Baltimore bridge collapse victims: ‘Wonderful family people’Economic impact: US braces for supply chain ...The Guardian - World -
Opposition leads race for Senegal presidency - reports
Several rivals declare Bassirou Diomaye Faye the winner of the delayed poll as votes are still being counted.BBC News - Top stories -
Police defend using pepper spray at #WomenWillSpeak rally on Victoria parliament steps
Footage shared on social media showed protesters tackled to the ground by officers, with a newspaper photographer also knocked over. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily ...The Guardian - World -
Prosecutors allege South Africa's parliamentary speaker took $135,000 and a wig in bribes
South African prosecutors say they intend to charge the parliamentary speaker with corruptionABC News - World -
Speaker of South African parliament accused of taking $135,000 and a wig in bribes
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula denies allegations she took bribes over three years while defence minister. South African prosecutors said on Monday they intended to charge the parliamentary speaker with corruption, alleging she took $135,000 (£107,000) ...The Guardian - World