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French Elections Highlights News: French leftists win most seats in elections, pollsters say. Lack of majority to create turmoil
08 Jul 2024 | 12:05:56 AM IST
French Elections Highlights News: A coalition on the left that came together unexpectedly ahead of France's snap elections won the most parliamentary seats in the vote, according to polling projections. The surprise projections put President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance in second and the far right in third.
The lack of majority for any single alliance plunged France into political and economic turmoil. Final results are not expected until late Sunday or early Monday in the highly volatile snap election, which was called just four weeks ago in a huge gamble for Macron.
The deeply unpopular president lost control of parliament, according to the projections. The far right drastically increased the number of seats it holds in parliament but fell far short of expectations.
France now faces the prospect of weeks of political machinations to determine who will be prime minister and lead the National Assembly. And Macron faces the prospect of leading the country alongside a prime minister opposed to most of his domestic policies.
Show moreThe lack of majority for any single alliance plunged France into political and economic turmoil. Final results are not expected until late Sunday or early Monday in the highly volatile snap election, which was called just four weeks ago in a huge gamble for Macron.
The deeply unpopular president lost control of parliament, according to the projections. The far right drastically increased the number of seats it holds in parliament but fell far short of expectations.
France now faces the prospect of weeks of political machinations to determine who will be prime minister and lead the National Assembly. And Macron faces the prospect of leading the country alongside a prime minister opposed to most of his domestic policies.
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"A few rounds of bullets were fired near an army camp in the Manjakot area of Rajouri. A search operation has been launched," Army officials said.
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"A few rounds of bullets were fired near an army camp in the Manjakot area of Rajouri. A search operation has been launched," Army officials said.
Further details are awaited as the operation was ongoing.
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Former Uttar Pradesh CM and BSP chief Mayawati reaches Chennai, to pay her last respects to late BSP Tamil Nadu President K Armstrong. K Armstrong was hacked to death by a group of men near his residence in Perambur on 5 July.
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: Gujarat Police monitor CCTVs set up for the surveillance of Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad.
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: The three chariots are ready roll carrying Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra
BJP Leader CR Kesavan accuses Rahul Gandhi of insulting Hindu devotees
BJP leader CR Kesavan says, "... Rahul Gandhi's disdainful remarks have demeaned centuries of struggles of millions of Prabhu Ram devotees... What kind of La La Land is Rahul Gandhi living in?... The architects of our Constitution had placed Sri Ram's picture in the section where our Fundamental Rights are mentioned... They have always insulted the values and ethics of Sanatana Dharma and it is part of their anti-Hindu and anti-Sanatan mindset..."
UP: People use boats to commute as area suffers severe waterlogging due to heavy rainfall
The people of Bholanath Colony use boats to commute as the area suffers severe waterlogging due to heavy rainfall. A resident of Bholanath Colony said, "The area has been suffering waterlogging since the monsoon started. The people are facing the risk of water and harmful insects and snakes entering their homes. We are commuting by boat. There are at least 200-250 houses in this area."
J-K: Four terrorists gunned down, two soldiers killed in action in separate operations in Kulgam
Four terrorists have been neutralised and two Indian Army soldiers were killed in action in separate encounters with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, defence officials said on Sunday.
According to officials, two separate encounters broke out in Kulgam district on Saturday and were ongoing.
The first encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Modergam village. Hours later, another encounter broke out in the Frisal Chinnigam area of the district.
According to officials, two separate encounters broke out in Kulgam district on Saturday and were ongoing.
The first encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Modergam village. Hours later, another encounter broke out in the Frisal Chinnigam area of the district.
Tamil Nadu: People pays homage to slain BSP President K Armstrong at Perambur
Mortal remains of state BSP President K Armstrong kept in Corporation School ground in Perambur for public homage. K Armstrong was hacked to death by a group of men near his residence in Perambur on 5 July.
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: PM Modi greets people on start of Rath Yatra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted people at the start of the sacred Rath Yatra. "Greetings on the start of the sacred Rath Yatra. We bow to Mahaprabhu Jagannath and pray that His blessings constantly remain upon us," Modi said in a post on X. Rath Yatra is a festival associated with Lord Jagannath.
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: Chariots are ready for the Yatra
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: Odisha Police to use AI for traffic, crowd management
Servitor Suryanarayan Rath Sharma welcomes the devotees and informs about the Rath Yatra. "Today we are celebrating the world-famous Rath Yatra of Lord Shri Jagannath. Everything has been set. Thousands of people are eagerly waiting for the Lord to come out. Lakhs of devotees will have a glimpse of the Lord. Comprehensive police arrangement has been made on different aspects. Crowd mobility, crowd regulation, traffic mobility, parking arrangements, safety and security of devotees, security of the coastline have been made. President of India will be visiting. Elaborate police arrangements have been made as per the protocols and guidelines. The primary objective is to make it convenient for the devotees," said Puri SP Pinak Mishra.
Uruguay beat Brazil on penalties to reach Copa America semi-finals
Uruguay beat Brazil on penalties (4-2) to reach the semi-finals of Copa America after their game ended goalless on Saturday.Uruguay, who finished the game with ten men after Nahitan Nandez was sent off in the 74th minute, will face Colombia in Charlotte, North Carolina, in their semi-final on Wednesday.The other semi-final, in New Jersey on Tuesday, sees world champions Argentina face surprise package Canada.
Landslide blocks Rishikesh to Rudraprayag route
Death toll in Assam floods rises to 58
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), on July 6, two people drowned in floodwaters in the Charaideo district taking the overall toll to 58. Dhubri is the worst-hit district, with 797,918 people affected, followed by 175,231 people in Cachar, 163,218 people in Darrang, 131,246 people in Barpeta, 109,470 people in Golaghat, 105,372 people in Nalbari, and 100,926 people in South Salmara district.
Wimbledon: Bopanna-Ebden crashes out
Star Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden crashed out of the Wimbledon 2024 after their defeat in the second-round match on Saturday.The Indo-Aussie duo of Bopanna-Ebden conceded defeat to Hendrik Jebens and Constantin Frantzen of Germany 6-3, 7-6(7-4). The game lasted for one hour and 18 minutes.Bopanna and Ebden failed to control the match in the opening stage and gave their opponents Jebens and Frantzen a 4-1 lead without any struggle.
4 terrorists neutralised in Kulgam encounter
Death toll in Surat building collapse rises to seven: Police
Jagannath Rath Yatra begins in Ahmedabad with much fanfare. Devotees gather in large numbers.
Encounter underway in Kulgam
Mayawati enroute to Chennai
Former Uttar Pradesh CM and BSP chief Mayawati leaves for Chennai, to pay her last respects to late BSP Tamil Nadu President K Armstrong. He was hacked to death by a group of unidentified men near his residence in Perambur on Friday evening
Gujarat house collapse: Several people are still feared trapped in debris
Gujarat building collapse: Three bodies recovered
Three bodies have been retrieved while at least six to seven people are feared trapped in the debris as the rescue operation is underway by the SDRF and NDRF teams where a six-storey building collapsed in Surat on Saturday."Rescue operations are underway by the SDRF and NDRF teams. According to the information that was received, 6-7 people are trapped and three bodies have been retrieved. One person is injured and has been rescued," Commissioner of Police, Surat, Anupam Gehlot said.
Search & rescue operation underway after six-storey building collapses in Surat
Search & rescue operation underway, where a six-storey building collapsed yesterday, in Surat. Commissioner of Police, Surat, Anupam Gehlot says, "...Rescue operation is underway by the SDRF and NDRF team. According to the information that was received 6-7 people are trapped and three bodies have been retrieved. One person is injured and has been rescued..."
India Women team to take on South Africa in 2nd T20 today
India Women would to look to dish out an improved batting and fielding performance in the second T20 International and bounce back in the the three-match series against South Africa in Chennai on Sunday. Dropped catches and batters' lack of intent in the middle overs had cost India dear in the opening match on Friday, as they could only score 177 for 4 in 20 overs after South Africa had posted 189 for 4, thanks to Tazmin Brits (81) and Marizanne Kapp (57).
Ahmedabad rath yatra underway
England beats Switzerland in a penalty shootout to reach Euro 2024 semifinals
Switzerland, which has never reached the semifinals of a major tournament, exits the European Championship on penalties in the quarterfinals for the second time running after defeat to Spain three years ago. "I'm really sad for the players," coach Murat Yakin said.It was the second game in a row that England left it late to win, after beating Slovakia 2-1 in extra time in the last 16.
Two-day Rath Yatra in Puri after 53 years
The seaside pilgrim town Puri is all set for smooth conduct of Lord Jagannath's annual Rath Yatra festival which will be a two-day affair from Sunday in 53 years. Along with lakhs of devotees, President Droupadi Murmu is also scheduled to witness the Rath Yatra on Sunday. The state government has made special arrangements for her visit.Officials said that the Odisha government has made elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of the festival which usually is organized in a single day. Some celestial arrangements have made it a two-day event which was last held for two days in 1971.
