The Karnataka BJP is under intense scrutiny for its lacklustre opposition against the Congress government, which has faced anti-incumbency sentiment despite being in power for just 18 months. The party’s internal disarray and strategic shortcomings have drawn criticism from within its ranks and beyond, highlighting concerns about its leadership. BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal openly criticised the party’s internal dynamics, describing the recent bypoll defeats as “humiliating” and attributing them to “adjustment politics” with the Congress. “We didn’t expect this humiliating defeat for the BJP in the state. This situation is entirely due to the party’s internal adjustment with the Congress,” he said on Sunday Yatnal further alleged that Arun Singh, the BJP’s state in-charge, acted as a proxy for former chief minister BS Yediyurappa and his son, BY Vijayendra. “We had Arun Singh, who acted as a messenger for Yediyurappa and Vijayendra. People have rejected everything Vijayendra has done,” he remarked. Calling for a leadership overhaul, he demanded the BJP high command to appoint “someone honest and with values” to manage the state unit. He did not shy away from blaming the former chief minister and his son directly, stating, “The father and the son are responsible for this humiliating defeat in the state.” The BJP leadership has not yet responded to Yatnal’s statements. People close to BY Vijayendra acknowledged that the party’s challenges in the bypolls were compounded by dissident activities and damaging internal statements. “The unchecked dissident activities and continuous party-damaging statements have significantly impacted BJP’s performance. Giving a long rope to such issues has cost the party dearly. If this is not addressed by the party high command, the road ahead will be challenging,” people said. The Congress celebrated a sweeping victory in the by-elections held for three assembly constituencies, solidifying its position despite allegations of corruption and the Waqf row. This success has bolstered chief minister Siddaramaiah’s standing, even as he faces investigations by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Lokayukta in the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case. In Channapatna, deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar and his brother DK Suresh outmanoeuvred the JD(S) and consolidated their Vokkaliga vote bank, outshining the influence of the Deve Gowda family. BY Vijayendra, BJP’s state president, expressed disappointment over the results, admitting setbacks in all three contested seats. “We had confidence that our candidates would win all seats. We are disappointed with the results. In the coming days, the leaders of BJP and JD(S) parties will hold a meeting and discuss the reasons for our setback,” he said on Saturday. Leader of the opposition R Ashoka alleged that Congress relied heavily on financial resources to secure its victories. “The people have voted for the Congress thinking that they will face problems with regard to development. It is not a victory for CM Siddaramaiah or deputy CM Shivakumar. It is a victory for the money power. The BJP will turn the defeat into victory in coming days,” he said. He added that the Congress’s win does not Siddaramaiah received a clean cit in the MUDA case.Eagles seek 7th straight win while Rams try to keep pace in crowded NFC West race
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Fury as boss of Keir Starmer's 'viper's nest' union - the GMB - 'bullied and harassed' female staffers and even told one: 'We've got better lawyers than you'First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NASDAQ:FID) Short Interest UpdateMember of Parliament for St Andrew West Rural, Juliet Cuthbert Flynn says Opposition Leader and People’s National Party President Mark Golding is a man who believes in holding chains to the necks of the Jamaican people. Cuthbert Flynn also says Golding is a man who likes to brag about his riches and should be rejected by Jamaicans in the upcoming General Election. The state minister in the Ministry of National Security made the accusations on Sunday as she addressed the annual conference of the governing Jamaica Labour Party inside the National Arena. Said Cuthbert Flynn: “We have to say no to ‘Marky British’ because he’s a man who love fi show-off, him love fi boast and say him done rich aready. We don’t need a man like that. We have to say no to the man that is leading the PNP who love fi style black people and call them likkle bwoy and likkle lady”. “We have to say no to the man who tell us out of his own mouth that him want to run Jamaica with himself and him topanaris friend dem. We have to say no to the PNP topanaris man and him friend Peter Bunting who’s really the leader because they are the same ones who had a company years ago that benefited from the wicked PNP policies and they made millions off the backs of the Jamaican people,” she added. Cuthbert Flynn implored Jamaicans to “say no to them because we know that we have the better leader. It is very clear that we have to say no to Marky British and yes to our God bless Prime Minister Andrew Michael Holness”
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LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers star, decided to leave social media earlier this month. The four-time NBA champion, who turns 40 years old next month, said he was getting fed up with all of the hate on the app. James, who has X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram accounts, is one of the most followed athletes in the world. He's usually pretty open with his fans on social media and is often posting to his accounts. While some prominent athletes and celebrities have people running their accounts, it seems like LeBron is usually the one behind most of his posts. So, it's sad to see that LeBron is choosing to leave social media - for now, anyway - but he'll probably be back at some point. LeBron is known for speaking his mind, one way or another. LeBron/IG Over the years, LeBron James has made it pretty clear where he stands politically. In fact, prior to the 2024 election, LeBron made his thoughts very clear. LeBron made it clear that he thought a vote for Kamala Harris was a vote for women, morality, etc. He was sending a clear message that he was siding with Kamala Harris voters over those who chose to vote for Donald Trump. “So having a daughter, having a wife, mother, things of that nature that she believes in when it comes to women’s rights and when it comes to the future of my kids and where I see where our country should be, I feel like that endorsement is only right,” James told reporters in the locker room about his endorsement earlier this month. “’And come on, I mean, you guys know me. I damn sure wasn’t going the other way.” LeBron is a dad to three - Bronny, Bryce and Zhuri. He made it clear that he felt it wasn't even a choice. “What are we even talking about here??,” he wrote on X. “When I think about my kids and my family and how they will grow up, the choice is clear to me. VOTE KAMALA HARRIS!!!” Of course, LeBron was not joined by the majority of Americans, as Donald Trump topped Kamala Harris, winning 312 Electoral College votes. Gina Ferazzi/Getty Images The Lakers, 10-6 on the season, are scheduled to return to the floor on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns. Tipoff is set for 10 p.m. E.T. on TNT.
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The 50-year-old will be officially handing the reins over to Thomas Tuchel in January after overseeing a largely positive UEFA Nations League campaign as Gareth Southgate 's immediate successor. Carsley masterminded five wins from his six matches in charge of the Three Lions, including the 5-0 demolition of the Republic of Ireland that confirmed England's promotion back to League A. The one blot on Carsley's England notebook was a 2-1 home loss to Greece in October, although Tuchel had already signed his contract two days before that, and Carsley is now set to return to managing the Under-21s. The Irishman's pleasing work in the Wembley chair has led to suggestions that he could step away from his FA role in favour of taking on a club position, having never had a permanent manager's job in the English Football League. © Imago However, The Sun claims that Carsley is happy to bide his time and wait for the England job to become available again when Tuchel's time comes to an end, which as things stand will be after the 2026 World Cup. The former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss only signed an 18-month contract with the FA, and it remains to be seen whether a disappointing World Cup campaign in two years' time could extinguish his chances of an extension. Should Tuchel not stick around for any longer, the report claims that Carsley would be an 'automatic candidate' for the permanent position if he stays with the Under-21s rather than trying his hand at club management. As such, it will supposedly take an 'unbelievable offer' to tempt Carsley into the world of the EFL, and his friends have said that he feels he would be more well-equipped to take the reins permanently in 2026. Carsley led England's Under-21s to the European Championship title in 2023, and the 50-year-old handed debuts to no fewer than eight players in Lewis Hall , Noni Madueke , Morgan Gibbs-White , Angel Gomes , Tino Livramento , Taylor Harwood-Bellis , Morgan Rogers and Curtis Jones in the Nations League. © Imago Even though Carsley has never had a permanent job as a club manager, he has often stepped into a caretaker role when necessary, as was the case when Southgate vacated his position in the summer. The 50-year-old's first taste of the touchline came with Coventry City in 2013, where he won three of his five matches in charge before also overseeing 10 Brentford games in 2015, earning five victories. After managing Manchester City's Under-18s and Birmingham City's Under-21s, Carsley was caretaker boss of the latter's first team for three games in 2017, although one of those results was a heavy 6-1 defeat at Hull City. Tuchel will soon find out who his first England game will be against, as the draw for the UEFA World Cup 2026 qualifying cycle will be held on December 13.
In 1992, Bill Clinton defeated George HW Bush, a sitting Republican president. In 1996, Clinton won re-election over Bob Dole. A former Democratic governor of Arkansas, Clinton had a flair for policy and retail politics. He felt your pain, garnering support from voters without a four-year degree and graduates alike. He played the saxophone, belting out Heartbreak Hotel on late-night TV. Redefining what it meant to be presidential, he told a studio audience he preferred briefs to boxers. He oozed charisma – and more. But his legacy remains deeply stained by allegations of predatory conduct and questionable judgment. He is one of three presidents to be impeached – in his case, for lying under oath about his extra-marital relationship with Monica Lewinsky, a White House intern. Before leaving office, to avoid professional discipline, Clinton surrendered his law license. Congress twice impeached Donald Trump. His legal problems range far wider than Clinton's. Nonetheless, there are echoes. Back in the day, Clinton and Trump golfed together, each a tabloid fixture. Clinton crossed paths with Jeffrey Epstein too. View image in fullscreen Citizen: My Life After the White House by Bill Clinton. Photograph: Hutchinson Heinemann Clinton's fame outstrips his popularity. Like an old-time vaudevillian, the 42nd president, now 78, finds it hard to leave the stage. His second memoir, subtitled My Life After the White House, is a stab at image rehabilitation and relevance. Densely written, the 464-page tome is a prolonged stroll down memory lane that never quite reaches a desired destination. It is too much, too little, too late – all at once. Clinton grapples with his past. In January 1998, news broke that the president, then in his 50s, had a sexual relationship with Lewinsky, a 22-year-old intern. It gave a nascent internet culture – most of it following and shaped by Matt Drudge – plenty to talk about. Newt Gingrich, the soon-to-be disgraced speaker of the House, and... Lloyd GreenSuva nightclub brawl under investigationJulián Álvarez picking up the scoring pace with Atletico Madrid
Matt Gaetz is now giving pep talks and holiday wishes on CameoIt could have been a photo people posted on family WhatsApp groups on what seemed like a routine day—a young girl in a crowded metro, clicked by a friend. The difference, however, was that it was not a friendly click. The photo was maliciously made public on social media. An anonymous social media handle posted the picture, “calling the girl out” for “having an affair with a Hindu boy”. The post’s caption said: “The girl in hijab was in a relationship with a Hindu boy”, who had “gotten off the metro at a station” before the picture was supposedly taken. What followed was a barrage of comments against the girl in particular and women from Kashmir working or studying outside the Valley in general. Religion was invoked, the girl was vilified. This is one brazen example of social media defamation of girls in Kashmir—a Muslim-majority region not known to enforce diktats on either dress or morality, except for a brief period in the 1990s when an all-women separatist organisation, Dhuktaran-e-Milat, tried to enforce hijab. The movement did not last, as it failed to garner public support. The Dhuktaran cadre, known for throwing colour on “non-hijabi women”, was denounced for humiliating girls publicly. However, for some time now, fast-sprouting faceless accounts/handles have been using social media as a platform for the resurgence of this very narrative. For them, everything spells problems—girls enjoying a musical evening at a college fest, marriages, relationships and even friendships happening outside of religion and region. In a similar incident a few months ago, a Kashmiri girl and her friends, who happened to be her non-local classmates, were attacked by a mob of local boys. Later, the video of the altercation was uploaded on social media. The video identified the girl, her residence, and the educational institute. The video was, however, taken down, sources say, following intervention by the local police. BY Mehroob Mushtaq Not Standalone Incidents These incidents are not standalone. For years, the social media landscape in Kashmir is reeking of misogyny. The real-life misogyny is spilling onto social media platforms. Taking a leaf from the right-wing book, Kashmiri men, like the Hindutva brigade in the rest of the country, want to take control of “what women do” and “what they wear”. Some call it the rise of the “right in Kashmir”, others a “mere reaction” to what is happening in the rest of the country in the name of “ love jihad ”. Technology and social media are providing the required tools to spread this misogyny. Girls are trolled for anything from riding a bike to reciting poetry. “ Papa ki pari ” is a highly abused tagline, used not only in Kashmir but the rest of the country as well. Social Scientists agree that cyber misogyny is on the rise. “Social media is a new platform that has given people the agency and space to express themselves. The abuse that women face in private and public spaces is now being witnessed on virtual platforms as well. Women face ‘digital abuse’ for numerous reasons, and misogyny is the most important one,” said sociologist Farah Qayoom. BY Zahir Abdullah The trend started with trolling women for their choice of clothes and careers, demeaning their achievements and has now become a new form of harassment for Kashmiri women on social media. Any out-of-the-box video featuring a girl, any achievement highlighted on social media has some keyboard warrior sitting on a prowl. In February 2022, Srinagar’s Aroosa Parvaiz, who had topped class 12 board exams in the science stream, was trolled for not wearing a hijab after photographs of her without a headscarf went viral across social media. The 17-year-old girl, who was hailed as an achiever by people, was soon targeted for her appearance with derogatory comments and vicious attacks flooding social media. Some people hide behind the anonymity of unidentified accounts and use hate and trolling as weapons of harassment and character assassination. The incident happened in the backdrop of Karnataka’s hijab ban in educational institutes. More recently, in October, a video from a college festival in SKUAST, Jammu, was relentlessly shared on X with sermons of “dwindling morals of Kashmir students, especially girls”. The X user called the video “a serious concern” because young female students were seen clapping and enjoying the musical programme. Questions were raised about Kashmiri values and the dwindling morality. In another post, the same user posted a video of a male singer singing in woods and called it “mesmerising”. BY Ather Zia Shrinking Social Media Space Experts agree social media spaces are shrinking for women in Kashmir, and most women are leaving platforms for fear of being trolled. “On social media platforms, many Kashmiri women are targeted for their dress, not covering their head, their appearance, and so on. Often, it is seen that the ones doing it use religion to malign women. Misogynist religious ideology is reflected when many Kashmiri women are asked to keep their heads covered, to wear a certain type of dress, and are accused of having relations with Hindu boys,” Qayoom adds. However, she adds that the digital abuse that women face is not confined to Kashmir but is the same as it is in the rest of the country. “It’s a reflection of the larger social inequality that women are inferior to men that prevails in our society,” she says. Statistics show women across the world are subjected to abuse. A 2023 UN report says 16-58 per cent of women are targeted online in Kashmir; however, it is being used as a tool for the subjugation of females. Creating Synthetic Role Models Another phenomenon Kashmir watchers believe that fuels the misogyny is the “synthetic role model narrative”. “A certain set of women, who are pro-administration, mostly seen supporting the BJP at the Centre government and its stance on Kashmir , are being promoted as role models for Kashmiri women and girls,” says a politician who did not want to be named. “The state facilitates these women; they call themselves social media influencers but are government mouthpieces. This type of social remodelling and botched reengineering has also made people sceptical of the rise of girls as social media opinion-makers or role models. And as a consequence, common women and girls are unfortunately bearing the brunt,” he adds. This “role model” trend started in 2019, when a girl claiming to be Kashmiri featured in viral videos extending support for abrogation of Article 370. A media article later revealed the girl was not “a Kashmiri Muslim” as was being projected but a Sindhi who claimed ancestry in Kashmir. The young girl, who later married a Kashmiri politician from BJP, has since spoken in various international forums supporting India’s reading down of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. Experts say such achievers and influencers undermine the real achievers and leave people with a sense of doubt. “State manufacturing role models, stigmatises the narratives and helps further fuel misogyny,” says an expert. BY Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra Surprising as it may sound, in a place like Kashmir, where any social media post can lead to years in jail, the trend is catching on unabated. Police say they initiate action upon receiving complaints. Whether the complaint is from the victim or flagged by another person, the concerns are met with “swift and decisive action”. However, Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, V K Birdi, urged “women to report the incidents”. “We acknowledge the problem, are cautious, and try to scan social media for such incidents. But people have to also come forward. If any girl feels threatened, she can register a complaint at our cyber police station, and we will take the required action. We have acted very swiftly many times when women have complained,” he says. “However, if the content is viral and risks the safety of the women/girls, action is taken without any complaints,” he adds. Is cyber harassment of women a reaction to the “love Jihad” conspiracy theory in the rest of the country? “They have anti-conversion laws, and we can’t even talk about it”, “are you supporting organised bhagwa ‘love traps’, “are you also sleeping with some Hindu?”, and many similar replies with extremely unparliamentary language were reactions this reporter got after objecting to a misogynist post regarding interfaith relationships. Most of the abusive replies were from accounts formed a few months ago with just a few followers. Although cyber trolling is a common phenomenon, social scientists say the trolls are taking refuge in the “love jihad conspiracy” being fuelled in the rest of the country. Every time an Islamophobic incident takes place in the rest of the country, misogynistic and trolling incidents of women are on the rise. Earlier this year, many X accounts, including that of a senior politician, ran into trouble with law enforcement agencies when the marriage certificate of a local Kashmiri Muslim girl with a Hindu non-Kashmiri boy was widely circulated on social media. Another document confirming her religious conversion also went viral. The incident had many Kashmiris crying foul claiming such marriages and conversions were part of “organised bhagwa love traps”. Many users on X claimed the Centre and state were closing their eyes to the cases where the brides happened to be Muslim, especially Kashmiri. BY Naseer Ganai Junaid Azim Mattu , former mayor of Srinagar, posted the same documents on his X account, trying to draw a parallel with a case of a cleric of Dargah Hazratbal, who was barred from performing religious duties for “helping a man convert to Islam”. “A 23-year-old Muslim girl, Humerah, from a village in Baramulla is converted to Hinduism by Sanatan Vedic Samaj Kalyan Sansthan, given a name Purni, and married to a certain Mr. Parihar from Maharashtra by an organisation that proclaims, “approved by the government of India. No cry for Love Dharam Yudh?” Mattu had written. Existence of Traditional Misogyny While Kashmir has not been a strictly patriarchal society but it’s also not a matriarchal society as well. Although women have traditionally been given opportunities in education and employment, men have greater power and social status than women. Qayoom said that the problem is that “in a traditional society like Kashmir, children are not socialised to accept gender equality”. “We don’t inculcate a gender-sensitive approach in our children. Boys are made to believe that they are superior, and girls are inferior. When such boys grow up, they harbour a misogynistic attitude, and it is reflected in their expressions over social media and other such platforms,” Qayoom says. Qayoom believes there is a need for comprehensive strategies to address this pressing issue; people must learn to create a balance between traditional and cultural beliefs and modern life. Social scientists say society has to be reminded that respect for women cannot be only for those, those who live in your home, your mother and daughters but it has to be extended to those whom you don't know. Those whom you meet in unfamiliar situations like social media. “These interactions would define who you are,” says Qayoom. These interactions cannot be governed by premature judgements, the patriarchal norms and predetermined or predefined rules particularly for women.Pelote's 24 lead Western Carolina over Milligan 78-69
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif Thursday met the participants in the 26th National Security Workshop of the National Defence University (NDU), who gave her the title of ‘Super CM’. She gave the participants a two-hour briefing on the government performance. The head of the National Security Workshop delegation said that it was a blessing to come to Punjab, where sincerity and effort for the people is clearly visible. “By coming to Punjab, we have come from darkness to light,” he added. The CM said, “The overall situation in Punjab is better than other provinces. No recommendation in any sort of appointment has been made in Punjab. I do not pay heed to anyone on the issue of merit. Every sector is in a state of decline due to lack of accountability. The journey of development and prosperity gets affected due to political instability. Unfortunately the governments are not allowed to function properly.” She added, “Every work that has a positive impact on the lives of 15 crore people is my priority. We want to control smog as soon as possible. Positive effects of government’s measures are coming to light. People lose their lives due to lack of health and treatment facilities. “We are all Pakistanis irrespective of our political affiliations. Our aim is to promote patriotism. Inflation is low and foreign exchange reserves are increasing in Pakistan. The stock market has broken all records; IT exports are increasing. With increasing exports, dependence on foreign aid decreases, we will be able to live our lives with pride and dignity.” Maryam Nawaz said, “Controlling inflation is an uphill task, bringing it down from 38 per cent to 7 per cent is a mega achievement. We want to serve the people by increasing financial resources. People from all over Pakistan come to Punjab for a better future, employment, jobs and treatment. Mismanagement of resources after 77 years is regrettable. Infrastructure is very important for development. The example of Dubai is in front of us. Low literacy rate in South Asia is shameful. Those embracing martyrdom in other provinces are also Pakistanis. Threats of terrorism prevail, maintaining law and order is our foremost priority.” The CM added, “Rs. 45 billion were saved in the road rehabilitation program through e-tendering and transparency. Rs. 800 billion have been saved by not purchasing wheat. The Punjab government will not provide support price but farmers will be given subsidies on agricultural inputs and equipment on Kisan cards. Patients gets affected due to the behavior of doctors and staff in hospitals. After the Sahiwal incident, fire extinguishers were made functional in all hospitals. It is not children of the rich who die by falling into sewers, but children of the poor.” She said, “Change cannot come overnight. Capacity building has not been done as a nation. We need to find a solution to extremism problem. There is a special focus on the protection of minorities. Regardless of religion and sect, protection of every individual is our responsibility. It is highly regrettable to appreciate a child abuser on his release. We apprehend thieves and robbers, but they escape from the courts. No matter how much we spend on health and agriculture, it seems less. Punjab is the only province which gives a surplus budget.” The Punjab CM said, “Air ambulance service was launched to transport patients to big hospitals during golden hour. I decide to initiate a project by talking directly to the common people. Everything looks good while sitting in the office, but the ground realities are different. No patient will be denied admission in the Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital worth Rs. 16 billion. A special ward will be built for incurable cancer patients. Pakistan’s first Artificial Intelligence University will be built in the Nawaz Sharif IT City. A safe city will be built across Punjab and pink buttons will be installed everywhere.” She added, “Five thousand people have applied for the Punjab Dhee Rani program for mass marriages. Punjab is the first province to implement the ‘Sikh Marriage Act’. I feel pleased to see girls traveling on e-bikes comfortably. Corruption is my red line. The government has sent insulin sellers to jail on selling insulin from public sector worth Rs. 25 million. Every child fulfilling merit requirements will get a Honhaar scholarship. The Punjab government has started pink bus service to facilitate transportation of female students to schools and colleges. Pakistan’s first government autism school will be built in Lahore.” She said, “Roads are being repaired under Punjab Khushal scheme. 907,172 kilometres of roads are being constructed and expanded. We will make wasteland useful through shrimp farming so as to earn foreign exchange. 27 electric buses will arrive in December. Police and deputy commissioners get commendations for showing meritorious performance. A negative marking is done on receiving complaints. As a woman, at times one has to face character assassination. Women in Punjab are moving forward rapidly in the field of politics, employments and business. Women commissioners and deputy commissioners are more proactive.” She added, “A zero plastic policy has been strictly implemented in all government offices of Punjab. The people of Punjab are my first and foremost priority. The farmers in Punjab have purchased equipment and medicines worth billions of rupees through Kisan Card.” CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif also replied to questions of the participants in the NDU workshop. The participants in the delegation comprised members of the National and provincial assemblies, senators and others. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered to construct 5,000 new classrooms under the Public Schools Reorganisation Programme (PSRP). While chairing a special meeting of the School Education Department to review its various projects and their related issues, she added, “Modern labs will be established to increase learning capacity of students.” She agreed to a proposal to establish revolving funds for the construction and maintenance of schools. The Chief Minister reviewed a proposal to launch a mobile bus library project in government schools in order to promote study culture among students.” She added,”Uniforms should be properly enforced in government schools.” The authorities concerned presented a report on the ongoing school meal program in three districts of South Punjab. She directed the relevant authorities to establish a formal learning center for out-of-school children in Punjab.Diamcor Mining (CVE:DMI) Stock Price Down 16.7% – Time to Sell?
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