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Dakar, June 5 (IANS) Senegal’s national political dialogue, which opened on May 28, has concluded with “strong consensus on several key issues” related to the electoral process and institutional reforms, the chief facilitator of the discussions, Cheikh Gueye, said. “All active forces of the Nation were widely represented. In the end, we achieved 100 per cent consensus within the Commission on Institutional Reforms,” he said at the closing session on Wednesday in Dakar. Gueye noted that 94 per cent of the members of the commission on the electoral process approved the proposals, reports Xinhua news agency. The dialogue, which started…

United Nations, June 5 (IANS) Conflict-related displacement of people and the spread of cholera continue to increase humanitarian needs across Sudan, according to UN spokesman. Nearly 9,700 people in Khartoum state alone were recently displaced due to conflict, said Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, citing figures from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). In South Kordofan, more than 9,000 people fled Dibebat town in Al Quoz locality last week due to intense clashes. The situation remains very volatile, he said, quoting the IOM on Wednesday. At the same time, about 600 people were displaced from Abu Shouk…

Seoul, June 5 (IANS) The South Korean National Assembly on Thursday passed a special counsel bill to probe insurrection charges surrounding former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed attempt to impose martial law. The bill was approved in a 194-3 vote with one abstention at a plenary session of the National Assembly that is controlled by the ruling Democratic Party (DP). During the parliamentary session, lawmakers also passed two other special counsel bills, including one targeting former first lady Kim Keon Hee over allegations of stock price manipulation and Kim’s acceptance of a luxury bag. The bill…

Seoul, June 6 (IANS) North Korea said on Friday that it has successfully righted a warship that partially capsized during a launch ceremony last month, adding the ship is currently moored at the pier for more repairs. The 5,000-tonne destroyer tipped over and became partially submerged during the launch ceremony held in late May in the northeastern port city of Chongjin. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un ordered the full restoration of the warship before a key party meeting set for late June. After a North Korean team restored the balance of the warship in early June, it moored the ship…

Amid the controversy over the Election Commission (EC)’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar — which has sparked confusion and fear among a large section of people, especially the poor, marginalised and minorities — the EC has written to Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of all states, directing them to begin preparations for a similar exercise. The matter is also being heard in the Supreme Court. Urdu dailies continued to spotlight these developments, calling the EC’s move a “veiled exercise to determine citizenship” or an “NRC through the backdoor” despite not having this remit.Commenting on the Supreme…

Jeff Neumann/FOX Fox always has a lot of dramas in its roster, and once upon a time a crime series called “The Cleaning Lady” was among the best on the network. It became the network’s highest-rated new drama in two years when it dropped in 2022, making a big splash. Sadly, the show was axed after four seasons in 2025, much to the dismay of fans. It didn’t come as a shock to those who had been following the ratings: “The Cleaning Lady” was among the worst-performing shows on the…

PatnaJul 15, 2025 15:00 IST First published on: Jul 15, 2025 at 15:00 IST Share With only 10 days left for the submission and uploading of enumeration forms to be included as voters in the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive, Bihar Chief Electoral Office (CEO) has launched “an easy, two-step” online form for the estimated one crore migrants living outside the state, amid concerns that they may be left out of the exercise. Bihar CEO Vinod Singh Gunjiyal told The Indian Express in an interview earlier that the Election Commission was working on a hassle-free online system to…

A healthy gut should not mean avoiding occasional bloating or heartburn. Your digestive system breaks down food into energy, supports nutrient absorption and fuels your immune system. Although often, our fast-paced lives, it’s common to overlook the small habits that maintain digestion running smoothly. Skipping meals, eating too quickly, chronic stress, and processed foods can all throw your digestive health off balance. The good news? Nature offers a repository of simple, time-tested ways to support your digestion every day without relying on pills or complicated diets. Here’s how to boost your digestion naturally and feel your best every day. 1.…

Following claims of murders and secret burials that allegedly took place for over two decades in the temple town of Dharmasthala in Dakshina Kannada district, the Karnataka State Commission for Women has written to the state government seeking an impartial investigation into the allegations. The advocates of the whistleblower, whose police complaint brought to light the alleged murders and secret burials of sexual assault victims, have also written an open letter calling for the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) under DGP Pronab Mohanty to “unearth the truth and deliver justice in this profoundly disturbing case”. In a letter…

In a major victory for farmers of Devanahalli taluk, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Tuesday announced the complete withdrawal of land acquisition process for the proposed high-tech defence and aerospace park in the region.The decision comes after three and a half years of intense protests by farmers and land rights activists against the acquisition of 1,777 acres of fertile agricultural land in Bengaluru Rural district’s Channarayapatna hobli (village cluster) and nearby villages. Noting the scale of the agitation, the chief minister said it was one of the most “significant and historic” protests against land acquisition in recent memory in Karnataka. Story…