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Mumbai: Terming it a landslide victory, CM Eknath Shinde thanked his "ladki bahin, ladka bhau and farmers" for Mahayuti's stupendous performance in the polls. The people's mandate only reinforced that his Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar 's NCP are the real inheritors of the respective party ideologies, he said. "I will not go into [claims of] real or fake [party]. The people have decided that Shiv Sena, in alliance with BJP, is carrying forward Balasaheb Thackeray's ideology and it is the same for NCP," he said. On who would be the CM, the allies were at pains to point out that there was no dispute over the post. "All three parties will sit together [and decide]... We shall sit with our seniors and discuss," he said. Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis said the leaders of the three parties would hold a discussion, adding that BJP's parliamentary board has authorised the party president to hold these discussions with Shinde and Ajit Pawar. Addressing a joint press conference with Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, Shinde said, "We emphasised on development. Not a single decision that we took was kept on paper, every scheme was implemented. Congress gave assurances and then started asking money from the Centre. We did not extend our feet beyond the mattress. Whatever we have done is before the people," he said. Maharashtra Jharkhand Maharashtra Alliance View i Party View Seats: 288 Results Majority: 145 BJP+ 229 MVA 47 OTH 12 Results : 288 / 288 BJP+ WON Jharkhand Alliance View i Party View Seats: 81 Results Majority: 41 INDIA 56 NDA 24 OTH 1 Results : 81 / 81 INDIA WON Source: PValue Acknowledging PM Narendra Modi's role in scripting Mahayuti's win, Shinde said the state govt got huge support from the Centre. "During Manmohan Singh's tenure as PM, we got Rs 2 lakh crore while PM Modi has given us Rs 10 lakh crore," he said. Pawar said the Ladki Bahin scheme became a gamechanger. "Our scheme was ridiculed but when their manifesto came, it became clear the scheme works. We have to now bring in financial discipline but all of us have experience in govt and we shall do it." The CM said govt ensured the beneficiaries of Ladki Bahin got the first instalments in their accounts. He said the Mahayuti govt took unprecedented decisions, removed speed breakers, and completed the Metro as well as the Metro car shed. "They (MVA) paused work for 2.5 years. All-round development of the state was our focus. It is clear people do not want a Facebook govt. People have not forgotten that the 2019 govt, which should have been formed, was not allowed." On Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut's demand to bring back ballot paper, he said EVMs were acceptable to the opposition in Jharkhand and Maharashtra. "When decisions favour them, it is alright, but when it goes against them, they question the machinery, EC and even Supreme Court." Fadnavis attributed the victory to the PM's slogan ‘Ek Hain Toh Safe Hain'. "The PM gave [the slogan] to bring all communities together. All communities have responded to it and given us a big mandate. All those who wanted to do divisive politics, to them the people have given a strong response and accepted the PM's call," he said.Kay Patterson, who rose from janitor at segregated South Carolina capitol to state senator, dies

After his team's 102-89 home win on Wednesday night over Purdue Fort Wayne, Penn State coach Mike Rhoades challenged his team's fan base to show up and make more noise. "Sweat with us," he said at one point. At 5-0, the Nittany Lions haven't had to sweat much to get off to a fast start. They might not have to expend much perspiration to make it 6-0 on Monday when they meet Fordham in a semifinal matchup at the Sunshine Slam tournament in Daytona Beach, Fla. Penn State hasn't played a strong schedule so far, but the team has been impressive. It's averaging 98.2 points per game and 13.8 steals per game, both of which ranked second in Division I through Saturday's play. The Nittany Lions were seventh per kenpom.com in turnover rate, forcing 25.3 per 100 possessions. Point guard Ace Baldwin Jr. is leading the charge, scoring 16.4 points and dishing out 7.8 assists while chipping in 2.6 steals. Zach Hicks has nearly doubled his scoring average from 8.4 last season to 15.8 this season, while Northern Illinois transfer Yanic Konan Niederhauser has beefed up the interior, tallying 12.2 points and 7.2 rebounds. Meanwhile, Fordham (3-3) is coming off a 73-71 home loss Friday night against Drexel in New York. The Rams blew a seven-point lead early in the second half and missed a chance to force overtime when leading scorer Jackie Johnson III missed a layup as time expired. Johnson, a UNLV transfer, is averaging 19 points per game and is making nearly 48 percent of his shots as one of three Rams with double-figure scoring averages. Jahmere Tripp scores at an 11.0 clip while Japhet Medor is contributed 10.5, but Fordham is struggling to make shots, canning only 41.5 percent from the field. The Rams were picked for a 14th-place finish in the Atlantic 10 despite returning more scoring than any team in the league except for VCU. Third-year coach Keith Urgo thinks his team can defy low external expectations. "We're experienced and I think we're poised to have a tremendous year," he said. --Field Level Media

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US to require passenger vehicles to sound alarms if rear passengers don’t fasten their seat beltsAP Business SummaryBrief at 4:32 p.m. ESTDETROIT — In the end, the amount and way the Red Wings were losing lately was simply too much to ignore. And with that, the Wings fired coach Derek Lalonde and replaced him with former San Jose Sharks head coach Todd McLellan on Thursday. In a release just after noon, the Wings announced that Steve Yzerman, the Wings’ executive vice-president and general manager, named McLellan the team’s 29th head coach in franchise history and signed McLellan to a multi-year contract. The Wings also hired Trent Yawney as an assistant coach, replacing Bob Boughner, another former Sharks head coach who oversaw the defense and penalty-kill. McLellan will be behind the bench Friday, as the Wings return from the three-day NHL holiday break to host Toronto. Yzerman and McLellan will address the media on Friday. McLellan is San Jose’s all-time winningest coach, compiling a 311-155-63 mark over seven full seasons from 2008-15. He won three Pacific Division titles and had a 30-32 record in the postseason, reaching the conference finals in 2010 and 2011. McLellan’s Sharks teams finished with more than 100 points four times, winning the President’s Trophy in the 2008-09 season that also saw McLellan named a finalist for the Jack Adams Trophy as coach of the year. The Wings have struggled to a 13-17-4 record, good for 30 points, just two points above Buffalo for last place in the Eastern Conference. They trail Ottawa by eight points (38-30) for the final of two Eastern Conference wild-card positions. After just missing the playoffs last spring on the final night of the season on a tiebreaker, the Wings struggled from the start this season. They lost three of their first four games and have struggled mightily to get to, or above, the .500 mark ever since. The Wings have lost their last three games, and the way they did likely pushed Yzerman to replace Lalonde. The Wings let a third-period lead slip away at Little Caesars on Dec. 20 to Montreal and lost, 4-3, then lost the next night in Montreal, 5-1, watching the Canadiens score the last five goals consecutively with not a ton of pushback. Monday, the Wings were shut, 4-0, at LCA, looking listless, at times. The Wings were serenaded with a loud chorus of boos after each period, culminating with a lot of pent-up frustration at the end of the game. Lalonde, 52, ended his Wings career with an 89-86-23 record. This was his first NHL head-coaching job, and he was in his third season guiding the Wings. After last season’s exciting finish and near-playoff miss, there was plenty of optimism heading into this Wings season. The team’s overall defense needed to improve, and scoring was expected to be an issue because of the personnel losses the Wings had, but the roster appeared to be competitive. But Lalonde wasn’t able to appreciably fix any of the problem areas. The Wings rank 25th in goals-against (3.26), only slightly better than last season’s final average (3.35). Scoring goals has been a larger-than-expected issue. With the departures of Jake Walman, Shayne Gostisbehere, David Perron, Robby Fabbri and Daniel Sprong, the Wings were hoping for internal improvement, but it hasn’t happened. They currently rank 29th, at 2.56 goals scored per game (the Wings were 13th last season, scoring 3.12 goals per game). Add to that, a dismal penalty kill that ranks 31st (68.8%), and it’s made for a frustrating season. In steps McLellan, 57, who was an assistant coach under Mike Babcock from 2005-08. Yzerman, incidentally, was the captain in his final playing season and first season for McLellan in Detroit under Babcock. McLellan has 16 seasons of NHL head-coaching experience, posting a 598-412-134 regular-season record and a 42-46 postseason mark with the Los Angeles Kings (2019-24), Edmonton Oilers (2015-19) and Sharks (2008-15). His 598 regular-season wins are ranked 24th in NHL history and sixth-most among active coaches behind Paul Maurice (891), Lindy Ruff (876), Peter Laviolette (823), John Tortorella (757) and Peter DeBoer (632). Teams coached by McLellan have reached the 50-win mark three times and the 100-point plateau six times. McLellan’s teams have also advanced to the Stanley Cup playoffs nine times, including six consecutive postseason appearances with the Sharks. Related Articles Known as an upbeat coach with strong communication skills, McLellan is regarded as an effective coach of young players dating back to a successful junior hockey coaching career. McLellan, along with Yzerman, will be under increasing pressure to end a Wings’ streak of not making the playoffs for eight consecutive seasons. Only Buffalo, at 13 seasons, has a longer current streak.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 16, 2024-- EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO) (“EVgo” or the “Company”) announced today that EVgo Holdings, LLC, an affiliate of LS Power Equity Partners IV, L.P. (“LS Power”), intends to offer for sale in an underwritten public secondary offering 23,000,000 shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Class A Shares”) of the Company. LS Power expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 3,450,000 Class A Shares at the public offering price, less the underwriting discounts and commissions. No Class A Shares are being sold by the Company. LS Power will receive all of the proceeds from the sale of Class A Shares in the offering, and the Company will not receive any proceeds from this offering. The offering is subject to market conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering. J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Morgan Stanley and Evercore ISI are acting as lead book-running managers for the offering. The Company has filed a registration statement (including a base prospectus) and a preliminary prospectus supplement relating to these securities with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The registration statement became effective on August 25, 2022. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus supplement (including the accompanying base prospectus), copies of which may be obtained, when available, from J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by email at prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com and postsalemanualrequests@broadridge.com , Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282-2198, or by telephone: (866) 471-2526 or email: Prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com , Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Attn: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10014, and Evercore Group, L.L.C., Attention: Equity Capital Markets, 55 East 52nd Street, 35th Floor, New York, New York 10055, or by telephone at (888) 474-0200 or email: ecm.prospectus@evercore.com . This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful without registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. About EVgo EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) is one of the nation’s leading public fast charging providers. With more than 1,000 fast charging stations across 40 states, EVgo strategically deploys localized and accessible charging infrastructure by partnering with leading businesses across the U.S., including retailers, grocery stores, restaurants, shopping centers, gas stations, rideshare operators, and autonomous vehicle companies. At its dedicated Innovation Lab, EVgo performs extensive interoperability testing and has ongoing technical collaborations with leading automakers and industry partners to advance the EV charging industry and deliver a seamless charging experience. Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act, as amended. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “going to,” “could,” “intends,” “target,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern the Company’s expectations, strategy, priorities, plans or intentions. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the completion, timing and size of the public offering and LS Power’s expectation to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase additional shares. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, risks and uncertainties related to the ability of EVgo and LS Power to complete the proposed offering on the anticipated terms or at all, market conditions and the satisfaction of closing conditions related to the proposed public offering. Additional risks and uncertainties that could affect the Company’s financial results are included under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in EVgo’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2024, June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2024 as well as its other filings with the SEC, copies of which are available on EVgo’s website at investors.evgo.com , and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov . All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and EVgo does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as required by applicable law. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241216664249/en/ CONTACT: For Investors: investors@evgo.comFor Media: press@evgo.com KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: EV/ELECTRIC VEHICLES BATTERIES ALTERNATIVE VEHICLES/FUELS GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET TECHNOLOGY AUTONOMOUS DRIVING/VEHICLES AUTOMOTIVE OTHER TRANSPORT AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING TRANSPORT MANUFACTURING SOURCE: EVgo Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/16/2024 04:10 PM/DISC: 12/16/2024 04:10 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241216664249/en

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DETROIT (AP) — Starting in September of 2027, all new passenger vehicles in the U.S. will have to sound a warning if rear-seat passengers don’t buckle up. Related Articles National News | Luigi Mangione’s high-powered attorney is married to Diddy’s top lawyer National News | Survivors seek a reckoning as FBI investigates child sex abuse in little-known Christian sect National News | Trump migrant deportations could threaten states’ agricultural economies National News | Federal Reserve is likely to slow its rate cuts with inflation pressures still elevated National News | Teacher and a teenage student killed in a shooting at a private Christian school in Wisconsin The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday that it finalized the rule, which also requires enhanced warnings when front seat belts aren’t fastened. The agency estimates that the new rule will save 50 lives per year and prevent 500 injuries when fully in effect, according to a statement. The new rule will apply to passenger cars, trucks, buses except for school buses, and multipurpose vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds. Before the rule, seat belt warnings were required only for the driver’s seat. Under the new rule, outboard front-seat passengers also must get a warning if they don’t fasten their belts. Front-center seats will not get a warning because NHTSA found that it wouldn’t be cost effective. The agency said most vehicles already have warnings for the outboard passenger seats. The rule also lengthens the duration of audio and visual warnings for the driver’s seat. The front-seat rules are effective starting Sept. 1 of 2026. Rear passengers consistently use seat belts at a lower rate than front passengers, the agency says. In 2022, front belt use was just under 92%, while rear use dropped to about 82%. About half of automobile passengers who died in crashes two years ago weren’t wearing belts, according to NHTSA data. The seat belt rule is the second significant regulation to come from NHTSA in the past two months. In November the agency bolstered its five-star auto safety ratings to include driver assistance technologies and pedestrian protection. Safety advocates want the Department of Transportation, which includes NHTSA, to finish several more rules before the end of the Biden administration, because President-elect Donald Trump has said he’s against new government regulations. Cathy Chase, president of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, urged the department to approve automatic emergency braking for heavy trucks and technology to prevent impaired driving.

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The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) Index decreased by 45.33 points or 0.43% during the week to close at 10,413.41, according to QNB Financial Services (QNBFS). Market capitalisation declined by 0.6% to reach QR615.2bn on Thursday from QR619.1bn at the end of the previous trading week, QNBFS said in its weekly market report. Of the 51 traded companies, some 39 ended the week down, 10 ended up, and two remained the same. Widam Food Company (WDAM) was the worst performing stock for the week, declining 5.1%. Meanwhile, Dukhan Bank (DUBK) was the best performing stock for the week, climbing 3.6%. QNB Group (QNBK), Ooredoo (ORDS) and Qatar Islamic Bank (QIBK) were the main contributors to the weekly index decline. QNBK and ORDS removed 15.04 and 10.65 points from the index, respectively. Further, QIBK subtracted another 7.59 points. Traded value during the week rose 15.9% to QR1,570.5mn from QR1,355mn in the prior trading week. QNB Group was the top value traded stock during the week with total traded value of QR180.8mn. Traded volume jumped 25.4% to 529.9mn shares compared with 422.6mn shares in the prior trading week. The number of transactions increased by 22.8% to 48,467 vs 39,467 in the prior week. Ezdan Holding Group (ERES) was the top volume traded stock during the week with total traded volume of 49.1mn shares. According to QNBFS, foreign institutions remained bearish, ending the week with net selling of QR127.2mn vs. net selling of QR47.9mn in the prior week. Qatari institutions remained bullish with net buying of QR34.3mn vs. net buying of QR69.7mn in the week before. Foreign retail investors ended the week with net buying of QR48.7mn vs net buying of QR10.2mn in the prior week. Qatari retail investors recorded net buying of QR44.2mn vs net selling of QR31.9mn the week before. Year-to-date, global foreign institutions were net sellers by $174.6mn, while GCC institutions were net sellers of Qatari stocks by $444mn, QNBFS noted.KF Aerospace president CEO tapped for Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame

Israel cracks down on Palestinian citizens who speak out against the war in Gaza UMM AL-FAHM, Israel (AP) — In the year since the war in Gaza broke out, Israel's government has been cracking down on dissent among its Palestinian citizens. Authorities have charged Palestinians with “supporting terrorism” because of posts online or for demonstrating against the war. Activists and rights watchdogs say Palestinians have also lost jobs, been suspended from schools and faced police interrogations. Palestinians make up about 20% of Israel's population. Many feel forced to self-censor out of fear of being jailed and further marginalized in society. Others still find ways to dissent, but carefully. Israel's National Security Ministry counters that, “Freedom of speech is not the freedom to incite.” Israel says rabbi who went missing in the UAE was killed TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel says the body of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who went missing in the United Arab Emirates has been found, citing Emirati authorities. The statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office on Sunday said Zvi Kogan was killed, calling it a “heinous antisemitic terror incident.” It said: “The state of Israel will act with all means to seek justice with the criminals responsible for his death." Kogan went missing on Thursday, and there were suspicions he had been kidnapped. His disappearance comes as Iran has been threatening to retaliate against Israel after the two countries traded fire in October. Hezbollah fires more than 180 rockets and other projectiles into Israel, wounding at least 7 BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah has fired at least 185 rockets and other projectiles into Israel, wounding seven people in the militant group's heaviest barrage in several days. The attacks in northern and central Israel happened Sunday in response to deadly Israeli strikes in central Beirut on Saturday. Meanwhile, negotiators pressed on with cease-fire efforts to halt the all-out war. Lebanon's military says an Israeli strike on a Lebanese army center in the southwest killed one soldier and wounded 18 others. Israel's military has expressed regret and said its operations are directed solely against the militants. Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister condemned the latest strike as an assault on the U.S.-led cease-fire efforts. The rising price of paying the national debt is a risk for Trump's promises on growth and inflation WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has big plans for the economy. He also has big debt problem that'll be a hurdle to delivering on those plan. Trump has bold ambitions on tax cuts, tariffs and other programs. But high interest rates and the price of repaying the federal government’s existing debt could limit what he’s able to do. The federal debt stands at roughly $36 trillion, and the spike in inflation after the pandemic has pushed up the government’s borrowing costs such that debt service next year will easily exceed spending on national security. After Trump's Project 2025 denials, he is tapping its authors and influencers for key roles WASHINGTON (AP) — During the campaign, President-elect Donald Trump had hailed what would become Project 2025 as a conservative roadmap for “exactly what our movement will do." Trump pulled an about-face when Project 2025 became a political liability. He denied knowing anything about the “ridiculous and abysmal” plans, even though some were written by his former aides and many allies. Now, after winning the 2024 election, Trump is stocking his second administration with key players in the effort he temporarily shunned. Trump has tapped Russell Vought for an encore as director of the Office of Management and Budget; Tom Homan, his former immigration chief, as “border czar;” and immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as deputy chief of policy. Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across US during Thanksgiving week WINDSOR, Calif. (AP) — Forecasters in the U.S. have warned of another round of winter weather that could complicate travel leading up to Thanksgiving. California is bracing for more snow and rain this weekend while still grappling with some flooding and small landslides from a previous storm. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for California's Sierra Nevada through Tuesday, with heavy snow expected at high elevations. Thousands remained without power in the Seattle area on Saturday after a “bomb cyclone” storm system hit the West Coast earlier in the week, killing two people. Parts of the Northeast and Appalachia also began the weekend with heavy precipitation. Pakistan partially stops mobile and internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan has suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns” as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan gear up for a protest in the capital. The government and Interior Ministry made the announcement on X, which is banned in Pakistan. Sunday's protest is to demand Khan's release. He has been in prison for more than a year but remains popular. His supporters rely heavily on social media and messaging apps to coordinate with each other. Pakistan has already sealed off Islamabad and shut down major roads and highways connecting the city with Khan's power bases. Here's what to know about the new funding deal that countries agreed to at UN climate talks BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — In the wee hours Sunday at the United Nations climate talks, countries from around the world reached an agreement on how rich countries can cough up the funds to support poor countries in the face of climate change. But it’s a far-from-perfect arrangement, with many parties still unsatisfied but hopeful that the deal will be a step in the right direction. Japan holds Sado mines memorial despite South Korean boycott amid lingering historical tensions SADO, Japan (AP) — Japan has held a memorial ceremony near the Sado Island Gold Mines despite a last-minute boycott of the event by South Korea that highlighted tensions between the neighbors over the brutal wartime use of Korean laborers. South Korea’s absence at Sunday’s memorial, to which Seoul government officials and Korean victims’ families were invited, is a major setback in the rapidly improving ties between the countries. The Sado mines were listed in July as a UNESCO World Heritage Site after Japan moved past years of disputes with South Korea and reluctantly acknowledged the mines’ dark history. Chuck Woolery, smooth-talking game show host of 'Love Connection' and 'Scrabble,' dies at 83 NEW YORK (AP) — Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of “Wheel of Fortune,” “Love Connection” and “Scrabble” who later became a right-wing podcaster, skewering liberals and accusing the government of lying about COVID-19, has died. He was 83. Mark Young, Woolery’s podcast co-host and friend, said in an email early Sunday that Woolery died at his home in Texas with his wife, Kristen, present. Woolery, with his matinee idol looks, coiffed hair and ease with witty banter, was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978. He teamed up with Young for the podcast “Blunt Force Truth” and became a full supporter Donald Trump.

NoneLudhiana: Apprehending resentment in the ranks, the Congress did not even release the complete list of the candidates. On Thursday, the last day of filing nominations, the party only publicised a list of 88 candidates. The remaining seven candidates were individually approached and asked to file nominations. Candidates for wards 1, 22 70, 77, 78, 80 and 81 were not announced publicly. Despite such precautions, several congress workers have decided to contest elections independently. From ward number 51, Congress worker Harpreet Singh alias Preet Rajdhani announced that he would contest as an independent as he was denied a ticket. However, by Friday, he lent support to another independent candidate, Avneet Kaur Lapran, wife of former Congress leader Parvinder Singh Lapran. Lapran joined BJP but did not get a ticket, after which he decided to make his wife, Avneet, contest as an independent candidate. Lapran also shared a post on social media, thanking Preet Rajdhani for lending his support. Another Congress worker, Jaswinder Singh Thukral, had sought two tickets, one for himself and one for his nephew, Manraj Thukral. Since the party gave them only one ticket, Thukral made his wife, Jaspreet Kaur Thukral contest from ward number 46, though Manraj Thukral is contesting from ward number 44. Another Congress worker from ward number 40, Hardeep Singh Sokhi, on Thursday uploaded a post on his Facebook page saying that he had quit the Congress. A Congress leader admitted, “The reason for not releasing names of the last few candidates was the fear that the upset workers may file nominations from other parties or independently. Therefore, candidates were directly approached and were asked to file nominations.” He added that they would talk to the upset candidates and pacify them. We also published the following articles recently Congress may release first list of candidates this week The Delhi Congress is poised to release its initial list of assembly election candidates this week, marking a significant shift in strategy. The Congress Working Committee (CWC) is expected to convene and finalize the candidacies, potentially including former ministers and MLAs. This proactive approach contrasts with the party's past practice of delaying announcements. Independent candidate wins council bypoll Dismissed teachers' union leader Banshi Dhar Brijwasi secured a surprising victory in Bihar's Tirhut Graduates constituency election. Brijwasi, fired for protesting against the government, defeated the ruling JD(U) and RJD candidates. His win is a significant setback for the ruling alliance and highlights growing support for his cause. Ludhiana municipal corporation elections: 34 candidates file nominations ahead of December 21 polls Nominations for the Ludhiana municipal corporation elections are underway, with 34 candidates filing papers on the third day, bringing the total to 26. Nine additional nominations were submitted for Sahnewal and Malaud Nagar Panchayat elections. The deadline is December 12, followed by scrutiny on December 13 and withdrawal until December 14. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .

GUJRAT: A month-long faculty training workshop successfully concluded here at Hafiz Hayat Campus of the University of Gujrat on Thursday. Organized by the ORIC, in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan’s National Academy for Higher Education (NAHE), the workshop – ‘National Outreach Program for Higher Education Faculty’ – was a part of HEC’s extensive faculty development training series. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Muhammad Mushahid Anwar was the chief guest of the closing ceremony. Other distinguished guests included NAHE Director Suleman Ahmed, Deputy Director Muhammad Saleem Qamar, UoG faculty deans, and participating teachers. The event was hosted by ORIC Director Prof. Dr Audil Rashid. The workshop focussed on enhancing the mental, intellectual and technical capabilities of UoG faculty members, enabling them to deliver high-quality education amid rapidly changing technological landscapes. As many as 30 faculty members from various departments participated in diverse teaching exercises and practical activities, improving their skills and abilities. Emphasizing that teaching at a high level is a noble duty, Prof. Dr Muhammad Mushahid Anwar said teachers contribute to society by shaping the intellectual and mental framework of students, fostering positive societal change and nation-building. “An excellent teacher refines students’ leadership qualities,” he said. Suleman Ahmed stressed that the actual role of teachers is to guide students to the pinnacle of academic success, in addition to shaping their character and personality. Practical training of teachers makes the educational process more beneficial for students. Better educational and research outcomes can be guaranteed by aligning faculty skills with modern technical and vocational needs. Dr Audil Rashid underscored the significance of faculty training. “The freshness of knowledge and teaching techniques count a lot and always yield positive results for students,” Dr Audil said. He added that the feedback from teachers at the end of the training was encouraging. Dr Audil lauded the role of workshop resource persons in introducing new teaching techniques and methods to the faculty. Teacher representatives Hamad Ismail, Dr Waqas Manzoor, Saadia Noreen and Dr Shahida Basheer praised the workshop’s high-quality content and modules. Prof. Dr Muhammad Mushahid Anwar presented certificates to all the teachers upon successful completion of the workshop. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );The Higantes Festival, held annually in Angono, Rizal, is a vibrant celebration of creativity and community. Known as the “Art Capital of the Philippines,” Angono brings this tradition to life every November in honor of its patron saint, San Clemente. This festival showcases larger-than-life papier-mâché figures called higantes, a key highlight that reflects the ingenuity and artistic flair of Filipinos. The higantes, which stand over 10 feet tall, are colorful caricatures of various characters, often portraying humorous depictions of everyday life, folklore, or historical figures. Their exaggerated features and lively designs are not only a feast for the eyes but also a reflection of the Filipino spirit — joyful, resilient and creative. The parade of these towering giants, accompanied by traditional music and dance, transforms the streets into a living canvas of cultural expression. The festival’s roots trace back to Spanish colonization, when it served as a form of social satire, allowing locals to subtly critique colonial figures through exaggerated representations. Over time, it evolved into a cultural celebration that bridges the past and the present, keeping traditions alive while adapting to modern sensibilities. The Higantes Festival is more than just an artful spectacle; it is a testament to the unity and vibrancy of Filipino communities. It brings people together, from local artisans crafting the gigantes to families gathering to watch the parades. This celebration underscores the importance of preserving heritage while inspiring future generations to embrace and innovate within their culture. In a rapidly modernizing world, festivals like Higantes remind Filipinos of their rich history, their deep connection to community, and the enduring power of art to tell stories and celebrate life. It is a cultural treasure that embodies the heart and soul of the Philippines.Ange Postecoglou fights on as Tottenham return to scene of Antonio Conte rant