New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) As many as 38 delegates from 22 countries were all praise for the ECI after witnessing firsthand the scale, precision, and vibrancy of India’s electoral process during the April 9 Assembly elections in Kerala, Puducherry, and Assam, an official said on Saturday. Branimir Farkas from Croatia said, “Indian voting… is a true festival of democracy for the whole world…what is overwhelming for me is the enthusiasm of people to vote. We can only learn from this proces…
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Brussels, April 10 (IANS) Global sea surface temperatures rose to their second-highest level on record in March and edged closer to the peaks seen during the last El Nino episode, the European Union’s (EU) climate monitor said Friday, suggesting the climate may be entering a new warming phase later this year.Average sea surface temperature over the extra-polar oceans, spanning 60 degrees south to 60 degrees north, reached 20.97 degrees Celsius in March, the second-highest level on record for the…
Washington, April 5 (IANS) Top US senators have urged President Donald Trump to block Chinese automakers from operating in the United States, warning of risks to national security and American jobs, according to a congressional press release.Senators Tammy Baldwin, Chuck Schumer, and Elissa Slotkin called for action after Trump signalled openness to Chinese firms entering the US market, saying at a forum: “Let China come in.”In a letter to the president, the lawmakers warned: “Allowing aut…
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) India’s diesel exports to Southeast Asia rose to an over seven-year high in March, as demand for the fuel in the region and Australia surged amid the disruption in crude flows from the Middle East. This has filled a crucial gap for Australia because the country is heavily dependent on imported fuel and gets most of its supply from Asia, not from domestic refineries. Australia now meets less than 20 per cent of national fuel demand from its remaining refineries, while …
Mexico City, April 1 (IANS) The remaining places for this year’s FIFA World Cup were finalised, capping a qualifying campaign that spanned nearly three years and setting the stage for the tournament’s first 48-team edition. The competition will be held across the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19. The expanded format has opened the door to new contenders while leaving several established powers and high-profile players on the outside looking in.Absent giantsItaly will miss…
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Turkiye brought an end to their 24-year absence from the FIFA World Cup with a narrow victory over plucky Kosovo, which was sealed by an opportunistic effort from Kerem Akturkoglu.They will now join Group D at the global finals alongside Australia, Paraguay and co-hosts USA.Playing in front of the pouring rain at Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina, Turkiye soon imposed their will on the proceedings with Kenan Yildiz repeatedly probing the Kosovo defence early on. The game…
Berlin, April 1 (IANS) Four-time champion Italy have failed to qualify for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a dramatic playoff decided by penalties.The match, held in Zenica, ended 1-1 after extra time before Bosnia triumphed 4-1 in the shootout, securing its first World Cup appearance since 2014.”We still can’t believe it,” said Italy defender Leonardo Spinazzola. “It’s upsetting for everyone.”Head coach Gennaro Guttuso apologized after the match, say…
Washington, March 31 (IANS) The United States has allowed an oil shipment to reach Cuba on humanitarian grounds, even as it maintained there has been no formal change in its sanctions policy, the White House said Monday. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the decision was made on a “case-by-case basis” to address the urgent needs of the Cuban people.“As the President said… we allowed this ship to reach Cuba in order to provide humanitarian needs to the Cuban people,” she said….
Mexico City, March 27 (IANS) Moises Paniagua and Miguel Terceros struck late as Bolivia edged closer to its first World Cup appearance in 32 years with a 2-1 victory over Suriname in their inter-confederation playoff semifinal.Liam van Gelderen had given Suriname the lead just after halftime at BBVA Stadium when he toe-poked home after a scramble inside the six-yard box.Bolivia equalised in the 72nd minute through Paniagua, who pounced on a loose ball and finished clinically into the bottom-righ…
United Nations, March 27 (IANS) Maldives has withdrawn its surprise nomination of Virginia Gamba for secretary-general, and Chile has backed out of its nomination of Michelle Bachelet, according to the General Assembly president’s spokesperson, La Neice Collins.That would effectively leave only one woman, Rebeca Grynspan Mayufis, on the ballot amid a clamour for a woman to head the 80-year-old organisation.It also narrows the field of candidates from five to three, the other two being men.Coll…