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The findings are from the Jharkhand Assembly Election Study 2024 that was conducted by the Lokniti programme of the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS), Delhi, between November 12-19, 2024. A total of 3,035 respondents were interviewed across 30 Assembly Constituencies and 150 polling stations of Jharkhand. Using multi-stage random sampling, this procedure ensured that the selected sample was fully representative of the cross-section of voters. The constituencies where the survey was conducted were randomly selected using the probability proportional to size method (adjusting the probability of choosing a particular constituency according to the size of its electorate). Thereafter, five polling stations were selected in each of the sampled constituencies using the systematic random sampling method. Finally, 40 respondents were selected at random using the systematic random sampling method from the electoral rolls of the sampled polling stations. Of these 40, we set a target of 20 interviews per polling station. Once we identified our sample, trained field investigators conducted face-to-face interviews using a pre-designed mobile App. The questionnaire was translated into Hindi. Though the sample is relatively small, the total number of voters interviewed represent the social reality of the voters in Jharkhand, i.e., the sample is truly representative with regard to the social composition of the State. Weights were applied to make corrections for under-representation of any social groups. Weights were also applied based on the actual result. The study was directed by Sanjay Kumar, Suhas Palshikar and Sandeep Shastri. Published - November 26, 2024 12:45 am IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024 / Jharkhand / interview / survey / voting / Hindi / mobile phones
A federal jury in Marshall, Texas, on Friday awarded computer memory company Netlist $118 million in damages from Samsung Electronics in a patent lawsuit over technology for improving data processing in high-performance memory products.Vicus Capital reduced its position in Amazon.com, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AMZN ) by 23.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 19,404 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after selling 5,909 shares during the period. Vicus Capital’s holdings in Amazon.com were worth $3,616,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). A number of other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its position in shares of Amazon.com by 1.9% during the 1st quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 785,811,114 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $141,744,609,000 after acquiring an additional 14,724,687 shares during the period. Capital Research Global Investors increased its position in shares of Amazon.com by 8.5% in the first quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 86,982,857 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $15,689,968,000 after buying an additional 6,810,145 shares in the last quarter. Legal & General Group Plc raised its stake in shares of Amazon.com by 1.5% during the 2nd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 69,686,374 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock worth $13,466,933,000 after buying an additional 1,042,177 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp lifted its position in shares of Amazon.com by 0.4% during the 2nd quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 67,745,972 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $13,091,909,000 after buying an additional 289,532 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Capital International Investors grew its stake in Amazon.com by 7.4% in the 1st quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 42,370,172 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $7,642,732,000 after acquiring an additional 2,932,192 shares during the period. 72.20% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Amazon.com Trading Down 0.6 % NASDAQ:AMZN opened at $197.12 on Friday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $193.00 and a 200 day moving average price of $186.31. The company has a current ratio of 1.09, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21. Amazon.com, Inc. has a 12-month low of $142.81 and a 12-month high of $215.90. The firm has a market cap of $2.07 trillion, a PE ratio of 42.21, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.33 and a beta of 1.14. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth AMZN has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Evercore ISI lifted their target price on shares of Amazon.com from $240.00 to $260.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, November 1st. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on Amazon.com from $210.00 to $230.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, November 4th. Wedbush boosted their price target on Amazon.com from $225.00 to $250.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, November 1st. Roth Mkm raised their price objective on Amazon.com from $210.00 to $215.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, August 2nd. Finally, Piper Sandler increased their target price on shares of Amazon.com from $215.00 to $225.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, November 1st. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, forty have assigned a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Amazon.com currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $235.77. Get Our Latest Research Report on Amazon.com Insiders Place Their Bets In other news, Director Daniel P. Huttenlocher sold 1,237 shares of Amazon.com stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $199.06, for a total transaction of $246,237.22. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 24,912 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,958,982.72. The trade was a 4.73 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website . Also, SVP David Zapolsky sold 2,190 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $195.00, for a total value of $427,050.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president now directly owns 62,420 shares in the company, valued at $12,171,900. This trade represents a 3.39 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders sold 6,011,423 shares of company stock worth $1,249,093,896 in the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 10.80% of the company’s stock. Amazon.com Profile ( Free Report ) Amazon.com, Inc engages in the retail sale of consumer products, advertising, and subscriptions service through online and physical stores in North America and internationally. The company operates through three segments: North America, International, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). It also manufactures and sells electronic devices, including Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TVs, Echo, Ring, Blink, and eero; and develops and produces media content. Read More Five stocks we like better than Amazon.com 3 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Now Vertiv’s Cool Tech Makes Its Stock Red-Hot How to Plot Fibonacci Price Inflection Levels MarketBeat Week in Review – 11/18 – 11/22 How to Calculate Stock Profit 2 Finance Stocks With Competitive Advantages You Can’t Ignore Want to see what other hedge funds are holding AMZN? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Amazon.com, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AMZN – Free Report ). 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Election 2024: Greens are better for farmers than Independents, Clare candidate saysAs the saying goes, "History is written by the victors." In the 1988 3-point shootout, Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird sealed his place in history as one of the greats when he started celebrating while the final money ball was still in the air. Seattle Supersonics sharpshooter Dale Ellis was the victim of Bird's vintage victory. Larry struggled in the first few racks but suddenly went hot towards the end. Ellis would've been crowned the 3-point king that night if that final money ball bricked. "Hey, yeah, he got lucky," Dale said , smiling. "He got lucky. You can call him Larry Legend, (they) gave him that name for a reason. You know, he loved the situation where he was taking that final shot. He liked it in that situation. And it took him making a final shot to beat me." "They call him Larry Legend. We call him Lucky Larry." Sweet revenge Dale wanted exact revenge the following year. He wanted to prove that the Bird's 1988 victory was just a fluke and that Ellis would annihilate him in a rematch. But alas, Larry missed the tourney because of an injury. He felt that "The Hick From French Lick" was ducking him. "When he won, he beat me (in 1988), he didn't even come back," Ellis said. "He wouldn't come back." Ellis was confident in his abilities. After his heartbreaking loss in 1988, he won the 1989 3-point shootout after beating Chicago Bulls guard Craig Hodges convincingly. Even before he reached the fifth and final rack, Ellis had sealed his victory. Related: Ice Cube shares his struggles watching Larry Bird dominate: "I just couldn't understand how he was as good as he was" Straight shooter Though called the "Silent Assassin," Dale carries a certain swag. He may not talk much, but when he does, we get a glimpse of his oozing confidence in his shooting talents. As Stephen Curry was on the rise as one of the league's greatest shooters, Ellis shared his opinion on the Golden State Warriors guard . He may not have sufficient stamina or running power, but Dale believes his lethal shooting stroke can beat just about anyone. "I can't get up and down the court like Stephen Curry, but I can stand there and outshoot him all day long," the 3-point legend told Sports Illustrated in 2014. Maybe one day, the NBA will organize an inter-generational 3-point shootout contest. While Curry is widely recognized as the GOAT shooter, former players like Ellis believe otherwise. Dale may sound crazy, but he's used to calling out NBA superstars and challenging them. That's just his persona. Related: When the relationship between Larry Bird and Kevin McHale deteriorated: "Kevin felt Larry should've deferred to him more"AP Sports SummaryBrief at 6:40 p.m. EST
What's On Tap in Chicago Bulls news ? Welcome to the 52nd edition of "Tasting Flight," a daily newsletter to keep fans updated on all the latest news in Bulls Nation. Bulls Set for 1st 2024 NBA Cup Home Game The Bulls return home Friday to host the Atlanta Hawks in their second 2024 NBA Cup group-play game. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. CT and the game will air on Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) . Cup Night action at the UC! ⏰: 7:00 pm CT : https://t.co/dLgvAjfc2T : @670TheScore @MotorolaUS | #SeeRed pic.twitter.com/1wYi1L11eL As Friday marks the first Bulls home game of the 2024 NBA Cup, the United Center will feature a new court design. The stage is set! @MotorolaUS | #SeeRed pic.twitter.com/z3n7MvuhI1 Stacey King Gives Josh Giddey Defensive Advice Bulls television broadcast analyst and three-time NBA champion Stacey King spoke at length about what Josh Giddey should do to improve his defense. Delivered via his "Gimmer the Hot Sauce" podcast, King's advice covered nuanced fundamental details such as angles, help defense, and more. On Today’s Episode... Stacey King gives a message to Josh Giddey Talks about Billy’s lineup rotations and the impact of Torrey Craig And his thoughts on the new All Star Game setup⭐️ OUT NOW: https://t.co/QnHxOv8Eln pic.twitter.com/VJysZ5krTA Torrey Craig , Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic Appear in Latest NBA Trade Rumors Brett Siegel of Clutch Points published notes on the Golden State Warriors' trade options with guard De'Anthony Melton out for the season. Siegel suggests the Warriors are looking for a "home-run" talent in a trade, but Zach LaVine and Brandon Ingram are the only big names currently on the market. Additionally, Siegel states teams like the Warriors might proceed with caution at the trade deadline and instead seek salary-cap-friendly talent, such as Nikola Vucevic. While LaVine and Vucevic are the Bulls' most frequent subjects of trade rumors, Torrey Craig is reportedly drawing interest from the Milwaukee Bucks. Siegel notes the Bucks have made MarJon Beauchamp and Pat Connaughton available in discussions as they search for wing help. With De'Anthony Melton out for the year, he now becomes a possible trade chip for the Warriors to utilize. New on @ClutchPoints - Breaking down the Dubs' options on the trade market with intel and rumors from around the NBA: https://t.co/Iq3xFKF98T Ayo Dosunmu Speaks on NBA Cup Stakes Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu discussed the NBA Cup with K.C. Johnson of CHSN before Friday's game against the Hawks . Dosunmu specifically touched on the $500,000 reward each player gets if they win the tournament and how it incentivizes players to perform with more effort. Asked Ayo Dosunmu if players talk about NBA Cup games: “Yeah, for sure. That’s $500,000. [share for players on winning team] Everybody in top 4 gets money. You’re getting paid on top of getting paid so that’s fun. I think it brings more competitiveness.” Gotta love the honesty This article first appeared on On Tap Sports Net and was syndicated with permission.None
I was just 8 years old the first time my family came under attack. Even at that young age, I could sense the tension in my parents as they tried to shield me from the vitriol. But secrets were never their strong suit. It was 2015 and my dad had decided to leave his corporate job to run for the state legislature. On weekends, we’d hit the pavement, knocking on doors and attending fundraisers. Some people would greet us warmly with offers of coffee and cookies. But there were others, like the older man who thought it was OK to yell at a kid and his father to get off his property before he “made us.” It wasn’t your typical family bonding experience, but I loved it. Being immersed in politics at such a young age gave me a unique perspective and appreciation for civic engagement. Little did I know the personal toll it would take on all of us. As my dad’s political career progressed, the demands on his time became increasingly brutal. During legislative sessions, I would often go days without seeing him, as he burned the midnight oil at the Capitol. He missed family dinners, vacations, and school events. The line between our personal and his professional life vanished. Personal attacks bled into my life as social media posts circulated among my friends. The need for police surveillance of our home due to death threats had become a reality. Yet, I admired his dedication and believed the positive impact he could have made the hard parts worthwhile. That changed in 2022 when my dad decided to run for mayor of Denver. I remember sitting in the audience with my mom and brother, when one of his opponents flat-out called him a racist live on air in front of thousands of people. I watched as almost everyone on stage piled on knowing nothing about him. This was my father, a man raising two boys of color in Denver who talked to us all of the time about the things he knew he couldn’t understand. The following weeks, he was subjected to a relentless barrage of personal attacks from his opponents, attacks that had nothing to do with ideas or policy — they were just about him as a white man. Standing on the sidelines unable to come to my father’s defense, I had never felt more powerless in my life, or more disillusioned by politics. His opponents were not interested in debating the issues or understanding his positions. They wanted to create clickbait to help further their own campaigns. In that moment, something inside me snapped. The pure, unshakable love for politics that I had once felt gave way to a deep cynicism about the state of public discourse. I had grown up dreaming of one day following in my father’s footsteps, but now those ambitions felt tainted by the harsh realities I had witnessed. Only days ago, even after my dad decided to resign from the state Senate, the attacks continued. Rather than celebrating his years of service and often unrecognized achievements, he was met with a scathing, unprofessional news segment that was more character assassination than responsible journalism. From someone who publicly advocates for professionalism and impactful journalism, it’s deeply disappointing to witness such inappropriate and unprofessional attacks. As Denver’s most-watched local newscaster, Kyle Clark’s vulgar remarks highlight the very issues plaguing our political system. Reducing a man who has spent a decade in public service to a caricature of a power-hungry politician is simply wrong. The media and critics know Senator Chris Hansen. They don’t know “Dad” – that he loves good coffee, worries about paying for college, felt guilty having to say no to us a lot as we were growing up. They don’t understand the hard conversations and decisions that have been made within our home. And I know my family isn’t alone. We live in a world in which public servants are supposed to just ignore personal attacks, yet these attacks too often cross boundaries in inappropriate ways. They impact families, friends and neighbors. I’ve come to realize that the personal toll of political life makes long careers in public office a near impossibility in today’s climate unless you are someone who shuts everyone out and doesn’t care. But that’s not what good leaders do. Good-intentioned people simply cannot succeed in a political landscape that rewards division, demonization, and a single-minded pursuit of scoring points and tearing each other down. But what can we do to change it? Get involved in a campaign to elect someone you believe in. Show up at local city council, school board, state House or Senate meetings to actually listen to your representatives and ask questions. This will let you get to know them as people — imperfect but hopefully well-intentioned. It will let you become a more critical consumer of the news; it will give you insight into the agendas people might have when they misrepresent an elected official’s position. And it lets you be a partner to your elected officials instead of just bystanders. Before criticizing an elected official, try asking yourself, “What things might they be thinking about that I am not because they see a bigger picture?” I’ve seen the good side of politics. I’ve been infatuated with the change that it can bring into people’s lives. Yet we get so caught up in the hatred of political opponents that we forget politics can be a pure and true tool for the American people. If we can restore a sense of shared purpose and mutual respect in our politics, then perhaps the personal sacrifices required of our public servants will not be in vain.After a far-right pro-Russia candidate secured a surprise lead in Romania's presidential election Monday, the eastern European NATO member is bracing for a high-stakes parliamentary vote on Sunday, amid fears it could bring about a strategic shift in the country. Calin Georgescu was in pole position with almost 23 percent after the first round of voting, a political earthquake in the country of 19 million people that has so far resisted nationalist appeals that have gained traction in Hungary and Slovakia. His victory ahead of centre-right mayor Elena Lasconi -- who scored 19.18 percent -- ended the hopes of Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to compete for the presidency in the December runoff. After coming third at 19.15, Ciolacu said his Social Democratic Party (PSD) won't challenge the narrow result, and announced his resignation as party leader. Experts say the far right's surprise success could affect the parliamentary elections later this week, and even influence the chances of forming a future government. In the runoff ballot on December 8, Lasconi will face Georgescu, a NATO critic who in the past expressed his admiration for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Georgescu's popularity surged ahead of the vote with a viral TikTok campaign calling for an end to aid for Ukraine, which shares a 650-kilometre (400-mile) border with Romania. In a first reaction on his YouTube channel, the 62-year-old independent candidate insisted "there is no East or West", stressing that neutrality was "absolutely necessary". "I am not an extremist, I am not a fascist -- I am a Romanian who loves his country," he said in reference to media reports that "tried to portray" him in a wrongful way. For his rival Lasconi, the upcoming runoff represents "an existential battle", "a historic confrontation" between those who wish to "preserve Romania's young democracy" and those who want to "return to the Russian sphere of influence". "We must not allow anger to throw us back into the past," she said to thunderous applause from her supporters, vowing to stand up for Europe and NATO. The political earthquake comes amid soaring inflation and mounting fears of Romania being potentially dragged into Russia's war in neighbouring Ukraine, as the country has emerged as a key player on the alliance's eastern flank. In Sunday's vote, another far-right contender, AUR party leader George Simion, secured nearly 14 percent. Already pounding the campaign trail for this week's parliamentary elections, Simion said Romania now has "the chance to have a sovereign government and a sovereign president". Overall, the far right won more than a third of all votes in Sunday's presidential ballot. "The far right is by far the big winner of this election," political scientist Cristian Pirvulescu told AFP, predicting a possible "contagion effect" in the parliamentary vote. Extremist forces and Lasconi's centre-right party now have "wind in their sails", sociologist Gelu Duminica said, though "it remains to be seen if they know how to capitalise" on it. The PSD, which has shaped the country's politics for more than three decades, has never before been eliminated in the first round of a presidential election. The National Liberal Party (PNL) party, with whom the PSD currently governs, also suffered a defeat. While many expressed their disbelief over the poll in the streets of the capital Bucharest, others were enthused. Maria Chis, 70, said she was surprised by Georgescu's lead in the first round but had been impressed after watching his TikTok videos. "He seems a man of integrity, serious and patriotic. He inspires seriousness. I think only someone like him can bring change," said the pensioner, who was planning to vote for him in the second round. Alex Tudose, the owner of a construction company, was gloomy. "There is sorrow, disappointment, that after so many years in Euro-Atlantic structures we voted for a pro-Russian by over 20 percent," the 42-year-old said. "There is clearly a strong fragmentation both in society and in the political class, and I think we saw that yesterday," he said. ani-anb-kym/sbk
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Nagpur: Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole on Monday met party national president Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi to discuss the poll debacle in the state. Speaking to reporters, Patole denied offering to resign, owning moral responsibility for the setback. Party sources said Patole will stay overnight in Delhi and may meet Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday. In the Monday meeting, a Congress leader said, "Patole met Kharge and AICC general secretary KC Venugopal. IPL 2025 mega auction IPL Auction 2025: Who went where and for how much IPL 2025: Complete list of players of each franchise The meeting analysed reasons for the party's poor show in Maharashtra. They also discussed the poll loss of big names like Balasaheb Thorat, Prithviraj Chavhan, and others. Patole said there seems to be some other reason for the defeat as the mood on the ground was against the BJP alliance. The source said Patole even presented statistics on how Congress always managed to win over 40 seats during the 2014 and 2019 polls. "That's when there was a strong pro-BJP wave. But this time the wave was in favour of Congress, but the tally shockingly shrunk to 16. This is unbelievable," a Congress leader told TOI. "On Tuesday, Patole will meet Rahul Gandhi and as far as we know, there is no talk of him stepping down," the leader added. Even senior Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar said, "I don't think there is any official confirmation on the resignation, only the media is reporting about it." Patole's task to explain the party's humiliating loss became more complicated in view of his own wafer-thin 208-vote victory in Sakoli — courtesy postal ballots. This comes just months after Patole led Congress to victory in Bhandara-Gondia Lok Sabha polls by fielding a ‘political nobody'. Across the state, Congress had performed much better than expected in LS polls, but the assembly poll results have come as a shocker. The Congress leader, who was privy to information on Patole's meeting, said, "Maharashtra results were completely unexpected and have forced us to raise questions on the electoral process."