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LONDON (AP) — A shooting in a rural area of Northern Ireland left two people dead and two others seriously wounded, police said Wednesday.Police didn’t indicate a possible motive. But Jemma Dolan, a member of the Northern Ireland Assembly from the area, called it “a domestic incident” in a post on social media.The Police Service of Northern Ireland said that there was no ongoing risk to the public from the shooting outside the village of Maguiresbridge, about 75 miles (120 kilometers) southwest of Belfast.Police and paramedics were called to an address in the village after 8 a.m. (0700 GMT) on…

AS THE Election Commission announced on Wednesday that it had begun preparations for election of the new Vice President, the government’s choice for Jagdeep Dhankhar’s replacement will be decided by the BJP Parliamentary Board. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who heads the board, departing on a four-day overseas tour on Wednesday, the meeting will take place only on his return. Top BJP sources said the government’s candidate – who is expected to be elected given the BJP-led NDA’s numbers in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha – will be “someone with total loyalty”. Story continues below this ad A senior…

High drama unfolded in the Bihar Assembly on Wednesday after CM Nitish Kumar’s intervention during the leader of the opposition Tejashwi Yadav’s statement on the special intensive revision of electoral rolls triggered a heated exchange. The situation escalated, leading Speaker Nand Kishor Yadav to adjourn the proceedings till 2 pm, barely 30 minutes after the House had convened at 11 am. VIDEO | Bihar Assembly Session: Heated exchange of words between CM Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) and Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi).”Your father was CM for seven years and then your mother was there… you were the deputy CM……

For crypto firms, the vibe-shift is a blessing. Although they have comparatively few problems accessing overseas bank accounts—often in the Cayman Islands or Switzerland—in lieu of a US bank account, they are often unable to earn yield on deposits or transact seamlessly with US-based counterparties, and sometimes incur high account fees. Neither do they benefit from deposit insurance under the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, which guarantees up to $250,000 per account holder.Though some of the big-name banks, like JP Morgan, are trialing crypto technologies for internal use, many remain reluctant to supply accounts to crypto businesses, sources say. “The…

It may be tough to accept, but the first theatrically released live-action “Fantastic Four” film will be two decades old when “Fantastic Four: First Steps” hits theaters. It was the first time audiences got a look at the Fantastic Four in the flesh, with stretchy team leader Mr. Fantastic being played by Ioan Gruffudd. Though the film feels today like a relic of a different era — because it is — but while it has a decidedly goofy feel to it, most fans responded warmly to Gruffudd’s portrayal of Reed Richards as…

For people with diabetes, choosing the right foods is key to managing blood sugar levels and preventing complications. While nuts are generally considered a healthy snack, pecans stand out due to their unique nutritional profile. These buttery, crunchy nuts not only taste great but also provide a host of benefits for blood sugar control, heart health, and overall well-being. Here’s how pecans can naturally support diabetes management:- 1. Low Glycemic Index for Stable Sugar Levels Pecans have a low glycemic index (GI), meaning they don’t cause a rapid spike in blood sugar after consumption. This makes them a smart choice…

New Delhi: The Opposition Wednesday ratcheted up the pressure on the government over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, launching protests from Parliament to the assembly in the poll-bound state. While the Opposition in parliament and the Bihar assembly came to attend house proceedings in black outfits, the Bihar assembly witnessed acrimonious exchanges between the ruling and opposition benches, with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar dismissing young RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as a “bachcha” (kid). The rancorous scenes on the third day of the current assembly’s last Monsoon Session began when Speaker Nand Kishor Yadav allowed Tejashwi…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Activists on Wednesday called for more protests of a new law that they say weakens Ukraine’s anti-corruption watchdogs, following the first major anti-government demonstration in over three years of war.The legislation, which has also drawn rebukes from European Union officials and international rights groups, has put increased pressure on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and endangered his public support at a critical phase of the war.Also on Wednesday, delegations from Russia and Ukraine met in Istanbul for a third round of talks in as many months. The talks appeared to have lasted less than an hour and yielded…

In the Agra Islamic conversion racket case involving conversion of two Hindu sisters to Islam, shocking revelations have been made. the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Intelligence Bureau (IB) have arrested mastermind Abdul Rehman from the Mustafabad area of Delhi. The police had also rescued a Dalit Hindu girl named Mamta from Haryana, who had been brought there for conversion. Now, the girl rescued girl has become a government witness in the case. The UP ATS and the police are tracing one Junaid, a member of the same Islamic conversion racket based on the information provided by the rescued Dalit…