Star Indian pacer Mohammed Shami exercised his democratic right by casting his vote in Amroha during the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Encouraging citizens to participate in the electoral process, Shami emphasized the importance of electing a government of their choice.Voting Held in Eight Parliamentary Constituencies in Uttar PradeshThe voting process was conducted … Read more
CAN ANYONE BEAT MODI AND BJP? The main opposition political group, the Congress Party, won 52 seats in 2019, up just slightly from the 44 in 2014 when they were voted out of office after governing India for decades. It has formed an alliance with other opposition parties – the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance … Read more
NEW DELHI: As the Lok Sabha elections draw near, many citizens find themselves in a situation where they live away from their registered voting constituency. However, distance should not hinder your democratic right to vote. Here’s a simple guide on how to cast your vote even if you’re residing in a different city:1. Check your … Read more
Indigo Books & Music Inc. has agreed to be taken private after agreeing to a sweetened offer from a holding company connected to its largest shareholder. The retailer says its agreement will see Trilogy Retail Holdings Inc. and Trilogy Investments L.P. pay $2.50 per share in cash for the stake in Indigo they do not … Read more
WestJet Encore pilots could go on strike as soon as April 17 after they approved a strike mandate Tuesday, increasing the prospect of headwinds after a bumpy year for the airline’s owner. Aviators at WestJet’s regional carrier voted 97 per cent in favour of strike authorization after contract talks around pay, schedules and career progression … Read more
A new poll suggests 51 per cent of Canadians support banning the social media app TikTok, after a U.S. bill aiming to do just that passed in the House of Representatives. Canada has ordered its own national security review of TikTok, something the Liberal government revealed following passage of the U.S. bill earlier this month. … Read more
The House of Commons passed a softened New Democrat motion on Monday night that no longer calls for the federal government to officially recognize Palestinian statehood after last-minute amendments brought in by the governing Liberals. Softening the motion’s original language, one of the 14 amendments called for the government to work toward “the establishment of the State of Palestine … Read more
Numbers show that the 2024 South African general elections are likely to set a record for the most votes ever cast at the polls come Wednesday, 29 May. In particular, the age group and gender split for those registered make for fascinating reading. According to the official IEC website, 27 723 820 voters in South … Read more
The federal Liberals say they ordered a national security review of popular video app TikTok in September 2023 but did not disclose it publicly. “This is still an ongoing case. We can’t comment further because of the confidentiality provisions of the Investment Canada Act,” a spokesperson for Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said this week. “Our government has … Read more
Airline executives are frustrated with Boeing as its safety crisis has upended their business plans. But in a tight market for large aircraft supplied by two companies, they have little choice but do business with the U.S. plane maker. Despite some public displays of alarm — United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby flew to France to … Read more
