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NEW YORK — As a Democrat who immersed himself in political news during the presidential campaign, Ziad Aunallah has much in common with many Americans since the election. He’s tuned out. “People are mentally exhausted,” said Aunallah, 45, of San Diego. “Everyone knows what is coming and we are just taking some time off.” Television ratings — and now a new poll — clearly illustrate the phenomenon. About two-thirds of American adults say they have recently felt the need to limit media consumption about politics and government because of overload, according to the survey from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Smaller percentages of Americans are limiting their intake of news about overseas conflicts , the economy or climate change , the poll says. Politics stand out. Election news on CNN and MSNBC was taking up too much of Sam Gude’s time before Nov. 5, said the 47-year-old electrician from Lincoln, Neb. “The last thing I want to watch right now is the interregnum,” said Gude, a Democrat and no fan of President-elect Donald Trump. More Democrats than Republicans stepping away from news The poll, conducted in early December, found that about seven in 10 Democrats say they are stepping back from political news. The percentage isn’t as high for Republicans, who have reason to celebrate Trump’s victory. Still, about six in 10 Republicans say they’ve felt the need to take some time off too, and the share for independents is similar. The differences are far starker for the TV networks that have been consumed by political news. After election night through Dec. 13, the prime-time viewership of MSNBC was an average of 620,000, down 54% from the preelection audience this year, the Nielsen company said. For the same time comparison, CNN’s average of 405,000 viewers was down 45%. At Fox News Channel, a favorite news network for Trump fans, the post-election average of 2.68 million viewers is up 13%, Nielsen said. Since the election, 72% of the people watching one of those three cable networks in the evening were watching Fox News, compared to 53% prior to election day. A post-election slump for fans of the losing candidate is not a new trend for networks that have become heavily identified for a partisan audience. MSNBC had similar issues after Trump was elected in 2016. Same for Fox in 2020, although that was complicated by anger: Many of its viewers were outraged then by the network’s crucial election night call of Arizona for the Democratic presidential candidate, Joe Biden, and sought alternatives. Will political interest rebound when Trump takes office? MSNBC can take some solace in history. In previous years, network ratings bounce back when the depression after an election loss lifts. When a new administration takes office, people who oppose it are frequently looking for a gathering place. “I’ll be tuning back in once the clown show starts,” Aunallah said. “You have no choice. Whether or not you want to hear it, it’s happening. If you care about your country, you have no choice but to pay attention.” But the ride may not be smooth. MSNBC’s slide is steeper than it was in 2016, and there’s some question about whether Trump opponents will want to be as engaged as they were during his first term. People are also unplugging from cable television in rates that are only getting more rapid, although MSNBC believes it has bucked this trend eating away at audiences before. The poll indicates that Americans want less talk about politics from public figures in general. After an election season in which endorsements from celebrities such as Taylor Swift made headlines , the survey found that Americans are more likely to disapprove than approve of celebrities, large companies and professional athletes speaking out about politics. Advice for networks who want to see the viewers return Some of the Americans who have turned away from political news lately also had some advice for getting them engaged again. Gude said, for example, that MSNBC will always have a hard-core audience of Trump haters. But if the network wants to expand its audience, “then you have to talk about issues, and you have to stop talking about Trump.” Kathleen Kendrick, a 36-year-old sales rep from Grand Junction, Colo., who’s a registered independent voter, said she hears plenty of people loudly spouting off about their political opinions on the job. She wants more depth when she watches the news. Much of what she sees is one-sided and shallow, she said. “You get a story, but only part of a story,” Kendrick said. “It would be nice if you could get both sides, and more research.” Aunallah, similarly, is looking for more depth and variety. He’s not interested “in watching the angry man on the corner yelling at me anymore,” he said. “It’s kind of their own fault that I’m not watching,” he said. “I felt they spent all this time talking about the election. They made it so much of their focus that when the main event ends, why would people want to keep watching?” The poll of 1,251 adults was conducted Dec. 5-9 using a sample drawn from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for adults overall is plus or minus 3.7 percentage points. Bauder and Sanders write for the Associated Press.Pure BRILLIANCE: Justice Alito Just WRECKED the Trans Civil Rights Argument

The Delhi High Court has raised serious concerns about the state of civic administration in the capital, criticizing authorities for failing to address the city's urgent infrastructure needs. The court described the civic administration as having "collapsed" and pointed out that the political class is more focused on "selling slogans" than addressing the city's expanding infrastructure problems. The bench, consisting of Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet PS Arora, made these observations while hearing a case regarding the eviction of residents from Madrasi Camp, a slum area in the Old Barapullah Bridge locality. The Infrastructure Crisis A central concern brought up by the bench was the gaps between the city’s population and its infrastructure. With a population surpassing 3.3 crore, Delhi's infrastructure is struggling to keep pace with its growth. The court questioned whether the city's infrastructure could accommodate this vast population and stressed the need for major investments in areas like housing, transport, and sanitation. The judges pointed out that the current administration has failed to provide enough infrastructure which is necessary for a city of Delhi’s size and scale. "Can the infrastructure of Delhi accommodate 3.3 crore people?" the court asked. Without proper development plans or a clear growth strategy, the quality of life for Delhi’s residents continues to worsen. In addition to the general lack of infrastructure investment, the court pointed out that Delhi's governance has been marked by frequent crises, including droughts, floods, and pollution. It mentioned how the city struggled this year with severe droughts, followed by floods and extreme air pollution, all of which have put even more pressure on the already weak infrastructure. The Diversion of Focus Another significant point raised by the Delhi High Court was the political establishment's emphasis on short-term solutions like freebies instead of addressing the city's long-term infrastructure needs. The bench criticized politicians for focusing on offering free services, such as water and electricity, rather than prioritizing the city's infrastructure development. "Freebies will not build infrastructure," the bench remarked, emphasizing that while such policies may win votes, they do nothing to solve the city's infrastructure issues. According to the court, politicians are more focused on "selling slogans" than on doing the hard work required to solve the city’s challenges. The Burden on the Judiciary The Delhi High Court also expressed concern about the increasing burden placed on the judiciary due to the failure of the civic administration. The bench noted that the inefficiency of the administrative bodies had resulted in the courts becoming involved in issues that should have been handled by the government. "We have an inefficient system where organizations are working in silos. The entire load is now on the judiciary. This is not our job," the judges remarked. This comment underscores the extent to which the courts have been forced to intervene in matters like unauthorized constructions, drainage issues, and the eviction of residents in slum areas—tasks that should ideally fall under the purview of local authorities. The court criticized the Delhi government for failing to act on time and allowing the situation to deteriorate to the point where judicial intervention is necessary. In this case, the court was hearing the plea of residents from Madrasi Camp, who were facing eviction without proper rehabilitation plans in place. The judges pointed out that delays in resolving such matters were a direct consequence of the government’s inefficiency. Case of Madrasi Camp Eviction The immediate case being heard by the Delhi High Court concerns the eviction of residents from Madrasi Camp, located near the Old Barapullah Bridge. In September, the Delhi government issued eviction notices, asking the residents to vacate the area for the construction of a new flyover. However, the residents, who have lived in the area for more than 50 years, have sought an alternative rehabilitation site, claiming that they cannot be displaced without proper compensation or relocation. The court expressed its dissatisfaction with the delay in the rehabilitation process. While advising the residents to vacate the area and seek alternative accommodations, the court also emphasized that the authorities had failed to meet deadlines set for the rehabilitation process. The deadline for conducting a survey of eligible residents for rehabilitation was set for November 20, but the authorities failed to meet this timeline. The bench warned that if the authorities did not comply with deadlines, strict action would be taken. "You can’t take us for a ride," the court stated, expressing frustration over the repeated breaches of timelines. The judges made it clear that no further extensions would be granted and that failure to comply would lead to serious consequences. Consequences for Delayed Action The court’s frustration was further evident as it warned that the failure of the authorities to act promptly would result in consequences. The judges noted that the current state of affairs in Delhi had led to a "collapsed" civic administration, and the political class had failed to meet its responsibilities. If the authorities continue to miss deadlines and neglect their duties, the court made it clear that it would take further steps to hold them accountable. The court also referenced Section 56(J) of the Central Civil Services (CCS) Pension Rules, 1972, which allows for the premature retirement of incompetent government officials. The bench warned that if the authorities continued to be inefficient, the court would not hesitate to invoke this rule. The consequences of inaction are severe, as delays in fixing infrastructure and rehabilitation problems worsen living conditions for marginalized communities. For residents like those in Madrasi Camp, the lack of proper planning and timely action from authorities makes them vulnerable to displacement without sufficient support or relocation options. Delhi High Court's comments highlight a growing crisis in the city's administration. The court expressed frustration with the political class focusing on short-term policies and the inefficiency of civic administration. The city is in an urgent need for long-term solutions to infrastructural problems. As the city faces rapid growth, it is crucial for the government and political leaders to committedly focus on sustainable development and infrastructure investment. Without such a shift, Delhi may continue to face escalating crises that impact its residents’ quality of life and long-term viability. The court's intervention serves as a critical reminder to the authorities to take responsibility for the city's future, addressing its challenges with urgency, planning, and a commitment to the well-being of all residents.It turns out the magic potion needed to end Aston Villa’s miserable run came in a bottle of peroxide applied to Morgan Rogers’s hair. The England midfielder went bright blond after a trip to the barbers and could not have been happier with the results – his opening goal giving Villa lift-off as they finally won a match after going eight games without victory. Rogers also provided an assist for Matty Cash after Ollie Watkins had scored from the penalty spot, with only Mikkel Damsgaard’s second-half goal making it slightly nervy after the interval. “They can do whatever they like with that but, on the field, I want them committed, working tactically and with the attitude we need to play serious and compact and disciplined,” said Unai Emery, the Villa manager. “Then he can be the protagonist, not for his hair and more for his football. Scoring like he did was fantastic, because this is the way to get confidence again.” The first 45 minutes was an emphatic answer to whether this was a mini-blip for Emery, or a more deep-rooted problem for the team who shook up the natural order in the Premier League last season by finishing in the Champions League places. Rogers has enjoyed a stunning few weeks, making his England debut last month and backing it up with a match-winning performance just when there were suggestions of Villa heading towards crisis. Such is the competitiveness of this season, victory takes Villa within sight of the European places, despite their recent run. “The message is to try and focus on each match and forget the table and how we were then and how we are now,” Emery added. “I don’t want to speak about what it does for the table. I spoke before about the top five, but now we have to keep calm and recover.” Rogers’s hair was the highlight of an opening period short on quality and desperate for somebody to stamp their mark on the game, which the Villa midfielder did by running from his own half into enemy territory and then swapping passes with Watkins before curling into the top corner. Watkins scored his seventh goal of the season with a penalty after winning the spot kick himself, getting knocked off balance by Ethan Pinnock as he ran through on goal. Young referee Lewis Smith, who made his Premier League debut last season, was backed by VAR, but it was a tight call. Rogers provided the assist for the third goal, floated to the far post, where Cash volleyed in. Emery had made a huge call dropping Pau Torres to give Tyrone Mings his first Premier League start of the season, and first since conceding a penalty against Club Brugge with a bizarre handball when he thought the ball was dead. Denmark midfielder Damsgaard pulled one back for Brentford but their run of failing to win away this season continued. All the final scores from an action-packed evening. Goal-happy Chelsea and Arsenal have cut Liverpool’s lead to seven points. Manchester City’s seven-game winless run ended without drama at the Etihad and they’re back up to fourth, nine behind Arne Slot’s men. At the bottom, Everton scored four to move up to 15th place. Wolves and Southampton, mired in the relegation zone, were on the receiving end of thrashings. Arsenal 2 Manchester United 0 Aston Villa 3 Brentford 1 Everton 4 Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 Manchester City 3 Nottingham Forest 0 Newcastle United 3 Liverpool 3 Southampton 1 Chelsea 5 Villa ran riot in the opening 35 minutes and that fierce start was more than enough to ensure all three points. They move up to seventh, passing ninth-placed Brentford. Morgan Rogers will be good for dozens more England caps, based on his influential display. Home is where the happiness is for both Villa and Brentford. They will seek to improve their away form in coming months. Arsenal reduce the deficit to leaders Liverpool to seven points. Once again, their set-pieces made the difference. Some lessons for Ruben Amorim. He never said it would be easy. United frustrated the home side in the first half, but Arsenal’s quality showed after the hour mark and the away side offered little of substance in attack. Declan Rice swings in a corner and it hits a few heads at the front post, nearly going in for another goal. No team seems able to handle Arsenal’s set-piece threat. Four minutes of stoppage time. Sharp set-piece work from Manchester United, but no cigar. That was one straight off the training pitch. Fernandes plays it to Antony on the left after shaping to shoot from a free kick. He shot hard and straight at Raya, who collected it after Kiwior chested it down to him. A few minutes left here and at Villa Park. Looks like both home teams will hold on. Every time Arsenal have a corner - and they’ve had 12 - they look capable of scoring. Tyrone Mings heads just over from a corner. Encouraging performance from the 31-year-old after a lengthy lay-out due to a knee injury. The home side look a bit less nervy. Yet another Arsenal goal from a set-piece. A Saka corner to the back post and Thomas Partey cannons a header in. It comes off Saliba’s derriere, with several United defenders crammed together on the goal-line. Thoughtless defending there, just when United had enjoyed a positive spell. A Var check briefly appears to be checking for handball, but it’s over quickly. David Raya seemed to hang in the air for seconds, diving to his left to keep out a Matthijs De Ligt header from a free kick. We’ve had some goalkeeper howlers tonight, but that is top-draw from the Spaniard. Manchester United are looking more confident and fluent as they chase an equaliser. This is an important spell in the match. Villa were cruising at 3-0 but that Damsgaard goals has made it quiet around Villa Park. Brentford could make this a very nervous second half with another goal, given the run Unai Emery’s team have been on. Twinkle-toed Rasmus Damsgaard jinks and jives around a few Villa defenders and hammers the ball into the net. The ball had been poorly headed away by Cash - well, more like headed into the Dane’s path, but he had a lot to do. Arsenal have a chance to reduce Liverpool’s advantage after the leaders’ all-action draw on Tyneside. Chelsea are now seven points down on Arne Slot’s players and are the top scorers in the Premier League, with 31 goals in 14 games. At the other end, it’s a priceless three points for Everton. The manner in which they did it will restore a lot of confidence and belief too. Few positives to take for Southampton, mind, who played most of the match with ten players. Everton 4 Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 Manchester City 3 Nottingham Forest 0 Newcastle United 3 Liverpool 3 Southampton 1 Chelsea 5 As it ends honours even in Newcastle, Liverpool’s title rivals Arsenal are a goal to the good. Declan Rice swung in a corner and Jurrien Timber comes through a crowded six-yard box and glances the ball home, with Onana rooted to the spot. A few suggestions of a push lead to no action from the referee. Big penalty shout in the dying embers as the ball strikes Dan Burn as he turns away. Nothing doing from the ref - good call. Meanwhile, Manchester City and Chelsea are minutes away from comfortable victories. Kelleher will be up all night thinking about that mistake. He saw a deep free kick sailing over his head and took his hands away, thinking it would go out. Big mistake. Fabian Schar slides in at the back post and converts it from an acute angle. Fine finish, but the Liverpool goalkeeper should have claimed that. They were queuing up, with five against three on the break. Jadon Sancho smashes home a rare goal, lashing in the ball. He seems to be enjoying his football again in a Chelsea shirt. Sheer quality from Mo Salah. Time seems to slow down when he takes the ball. Alexander-Arnold crosses, Salah controls it with his right leg, turns in an instant and fires the ball home with his left. No wonder Slot is pumping his fists. Salah comes very close to a winner, weaving in on the right and slamming the stanchion with his shot. Nick Pope was beaten. Alexander-Arnold and Szoboslai have revitalised Slot’s men, coming off the bench. Cole Palmer taps in from a yard out, helping on a trickling Nkunku shot which was part-blocked. It was coming. Chelsea could have had eight. After the famine comes the goal feast for Sean Dyche’s players. Dominic Calvert-Lewin marks his return to the starting XI with a goal, diving in with a header from a free-kick. More woe for Wolves and their leaky defence. Well, in fact, it was a second Craig Dawson own goal. Little quality to report from Arsenal v Manchester United so far. A very different story at Villa Park. Arsenal 0 Manchester United 0 Aston Villa 3 Brentford 0 Wolves fans are taunting Gary O’Neil and calling for his sacking. It has been like shooting practice at St Mary’s. Joao Felix miscued a headed sitter and Lumley saves well with his feet from Madueke. A dispiriting evening for the ten men of Southampton. What a response from Arne Slot’s side. Trent Alexander-Arnold, so often the assister, fired it into the near post from the byline and Mo Salah helped it into the far corner. Cute finish, passing it through Newcastle. The away side are showing their fighting spirit. Anthony Gordon gives Newcastle the lead again. Isak drew Quansah in and that was all the space the England international needed. He cut inside Gomez sharply, then hit it low past Kelleher. The keeper got a hand to it, but it was not enough. Matty Cash bags his first goal in 20 months, hitting home from a deflected Morgan Rogers cross at the back post. He got it on target from an acute angle and it had too much heat for Flekken. Villa are purring here. A Jeremy Doku special. Running from the halfway line, he bamboozles a back-tracking defender and curls the ball past Sels into the corner. Fine individual goal. It’s looking good for City and Guardiola. Ship a little steadier? That ought to be three precious points in the bag. Calvert-Lewin rises highest at the back post to head in from a corner. However, it transpires that it came off Dawson’s hands. Maybe that explains the sheepish celebration from the striker. Ollie Watkins was bundled over in the box by Ethan Pinnock and he pops up to roll the penalty into the back of the net - just. Flekken guessed right, but his hand wasn’t strong enough. On the right flank, Salah spots Curtis Jones haring into the box and picks him out perfectly. He steers it in off the crossbar on the half-volley. Pope was caught a bit flat-footed, but there was too much pace on it. New haircut, same quality from bleach-blond Morgan Rogers. He made that chance too. He drove forward, got the ball back from Watkins, opened up his body and curled the ball into the top-right corner from the edge of the 18-yard box. Classy finish. Everton deservedly ahead. Wolves will be doomed if they keep setting themselves the challenge of needing to score three a game to win. They have the capacity to create chances and might prey on home nerves as the game progresses if they can one back, but if Everton stay positive they will score more in the second half. Andre Onana nearly gave a goal away early doors by passing out to the Arsenal attack. United have barely got out of first gear, it’s all Arsenal at the moment. Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers has made an eye-catching start to the game - with his new hairstyle. The England midfielder has bleached blonde hair, which is a very different look to earlier in the season when he earned his international call-up. Chelsea could have had five or six goals and they trot off a man to the good against hapless Southampton. Everton are halfway to a precious three points and Manchester City’s seven-match winless run could be over in an hour’s time. Work to do for Arne Slot and Liverpool after Alexander Isak’s sublime finish. Everton 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 Manchester City 2 Nottingham Forest 0 Newcastle United 1 Liverpool 0 Southampton 1 Chelsea 3 Wolves’ vulnerabilities exposed again as Everton finally double their lead. The visitors just aren’t tough enough defensively. This is turning into the perfect game for Dyche to relieve pressure. The two 8.15pm kick-offs are underway. You can follow Arsenal v Manchester United here - Maguire and Mount are starting, interesting - and Villa v Brentford has just started. Chelsea don’t look comfortable defensively but Southampton have gifted them two goals. The first the result of a simple failure to defend from a corner and the second, one of the unfortunate hallmarks of their season, a calamitous attempt to play out from the back. Christopher Nkunku won’t score an easier goal than that. It’s been an eventful half for Gvardiol, who is notionally a left back but spending most of this game popping up in positions you’d expect of a No. 10. He has three league goals this season and probably should have had another two tonight, heading an inviting chance wide in the 15th minute and then dragging a shot wide when one on one after being released by Haaland. In between times, he was knocked off the ball by Jota Silva, who teed up Morgan Gibbs-White for a chance Ortega pushed wide. Attacking wise Gvardiol has been a real threat, defensively he has looked less sure. It goes from bad to worse for Russell Martin and bottom-of-the-table Southampton. Jack Stephens pulls Marc Cucurella’s hair and he’s sent off. Clear as day. A silly, petulant foul. No way back for the home side now, surely. Alexander Isak with the best goal of the evening so far. He blasts an unstoppable shot from 25 yards out after wrongfooting Virgil van Dijk, which takes some doing. Impressive power and accuracy. Orel Mangala gives Everton a buffer. The ball came back to him on the edge of the box and he made no mistake, helped by a slight deflection to make it past Jose Sa. They had not scored in the Premier League since the end of October, now two goals have come along in the first 33 minutes. Noni Madueka has room on the right, cuts inside Manning and shoots past Lumley into the fast corner. His star continues to rise. And there are more goals coming... Kevin De Bruyne lashes home Manchester City’s second. Doku jinked inside and his compatriot was afforded far too much space to fire high into the corner of the net past Sels. A neatly-worked goal, it is like he has never been out of the team. Bodes well for ending the winless run, but City have thrown away bigger leads in recent weeks... Chris Wood misses when through on goal. Sloppy play from De Bruyne passing back gifted it to the prolific New Zealander who charged through. Ortega dived to his left but the ball rolled wide of the right post. That’s a big let-off for Guardiola’s men. After a prolonged VAR check, Tarkowski’s goal is disallowed for Mangala blocking Lemina during the free-kick. It’s highly contentious. It’s an escape for Wolves, but their biggest problem right now is they can’t defend. Wolves will feel a few dodgy decisions in their favour are overdue, but not even the staunchest away fan would have complained had Tarkowski’s goal stood. It looks like the kind of unnecessary intervention Howard Webb promised would stop. Lumley redeems himself a little with a smart save from Cole Palmer, palming it onto the post after the on-form Englishman was put through. From the corner, Tosin heads onto the crossbar. Southampton need to be careful or this game will quickly get away from them. It will be interesting to see how Brentford get on without their engine room. Mathias Jensen and Christian Norgaard are out injured and the central midfielders are replaced by Yehor Yarmolyuk and Vitaly Janelt from the team that defeated Leicester 4-1. City have started with a bang and that man Kevin De Bruyne’s return to the starting XI seems to have given them added impetus. He picked out Erling Haaland with a pinpoint pull back that the Norway striker lashed at Matz Sels and has just played his part in City taking the lead, firing a header goalwards from Ilkay Gundogan’s cross that Bernardo poked in on the line. James Tarkowski rises, heading a Dwight McNeil free-kick into the bottom corner to give Everton a buffer... but Var rules it out. Orel Mangala was deemed to be offside. Nevertheless, Dyche’s men have started strongly. That is an early Christmas gift. No danger at all for Southampton as the defence looks to build from the back. The goalkeeper Lumley plays it slowly towards a defender, the watchful Madueke pounces and passes it to Nkunku who taps the ball into an empty net. Joe Lumley was more like Joanna Lumley there. The home side are in front and Everton have their first goal in four Premier League matches. Ashley Young bends in a low free-kick from 25 yards out round the outside of the Wolves wall. That is his 50th Premier League and his first for 26 months. Game on at the South Coast. Walker-Peters waltzes into the area and plays a ball across and Joe Aribo makes amends, tapping it past Jorgenson. That’s just desserts for the dynamic way the relegation strugglers have started. Bernardo Silva pinches the opener. Gundogan made a late run and sent a well-judged dink to the back post where Kevin De Bruyne threw himself at it. His effort was goalbound, but Bernardo Silva got the final touch about 50 centimetres from the goal line. He’s nabbed that one. Just the start Pep Guardiola wanted. Axel Disasi nods home Enzo Fernandez’s corner at the front post. The Southampton defence were like statues. Having had a gilt-edged chance of their own, the home side are already a goal down. Guardiola has taken a leaf out of Lee Carsley’s book by starting Jack Grealish in midfield alongside De Bruyne and Gundogan. Grealish hasn’t scored in the league this season and City could really do with the England midfielder finding some form. Joe Aribo has missed an absolute sitter from ten yards out. Well-stopped by Jorgenson but it should have been tucked well out of his reach. Goals have been hard to come by for Russell Martin’s basement dwellers and they might be made to rue that. Here are the 7.30pm kick-offs about to get underway. Christmas anthems are pumping at stadiums around the country and opponents’ hands are being limply shaken: Everton v Wolverhampton Wanderers Manchester City v Nottingham Forest Newcastle United v Liverpool Southampton v Chelsea The great Beto renaissance lasted just one game, sadly for the Everton striker. Dominic Calvert-Lewin returns with Sean Dyche demanding more from him. Calvert-Lewin might be entitled to demand more service to oblige the request. Everton desperately need a win given their schedule. Wolves will sense a chance to prove they are in a false position. Joao Felix, Nkunku and Madueke are up top among seven changes made by Enzo Maresca. Only Cucurella is retained at the back, while Filip Jorgensen makes his first Premier League start in goal. Well, Chelsea do have the strength-in-depth to make these kind of wholesale changes and still come out on top. For the home side, Harwood-Bellis, Downes and Dibling are all suspended, in come Bree, Wood, Aribo and Ryan Fraser. Southampton: Lumley; Walker-Peters, Bree, Stephens, Wood, Manning; Fernandes, Aribo; Armstrong, Archer, Fraser. Substitutes: McCarthy, Edwards. Sugawara, Taylor, Cornet, O’Brien-Whitmarsh, Amo-Ameyaw, Brereton Diaz, Kamaldeen. Chelsea: Jorgensen; Gusto, Disasi, Tosin, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Joao Felix; Nkunku. Substitutes: Sanchez, Badiashile, Colwill, Veiga, Dewsbury-Hall, Lavia, Neto, Sancho, Jackson. Tyrone Mings and Leon Bailey start in place of Pau Torres and Jaden Philogene for the home side. A pair of tweaks for Brentford too, as Yehor Yarmoliuk and Vitaly Janelt slot in for Christian Norsgaard and Mathias Jensen. Kick off is at 8.15pm. Gabriel is out injured, alongside defensive partner Riccardo Calafiori. Zinchenko and Kiwior come in at the back, while Thomas Partey gets the call ahead of Leandro Trossard on the wing. Mikel Arteta’s fourth change to their five-goal shellacking of West Ham is opting for Thomas Partey ahead of Jorginho. Ruben Amorim said he would rotate the squad and he has made six amendments to the starting team who won with similar comfort against Everton at the weekend. Maguire and Ugarte are in for the suspended Martinez and Mainoo. Amad makes way for Malacia. Mount, Garnacho and Hojlund come in, with weekend scorers Rashford and Zirkzee on the bench. Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Zinchenko, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Martinelli, Saka, Havertz. Substitutes: Neto, Tierney, Heaven, Jorginho, Merino, Nwaneri, Trossard, Sterling, Jesus. Manchester United: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire; Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Malacia, Mount, Garnacho, Hojlund. Substitutes: Bayindir, Kukonki, Yoro, Casemiro, Eriksen, Amad, Antony, Rashford, Zirkzee. Here it is in good old black-and-white. One change for Eddie Howe’s side, as Jacob Murphy replaces Joe Willock. Alexander Isak is fit and starts. Three for Liverpool, as Jarrell Quansah, Curtis Jones and Darwin Nunez come into the line-up. Luis Diaz, Dominik Szoboszlai and Trent Alexander-Arnold start on the bench. Newcastle United: Pope, Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall, Tonali, Guimaraes, Murphy, Joelinton, Isak, Gordon. Subs: Dubravka, Wilson, Barnes, Targett, Osula, Almiron, Kelly, Willock, Longstaff. Liverpool: Kelleher, Gomez, Van Dijk, Quansah, Robertson, Mac Allister, Jones, Gravenberch, Salah, Gakpo, Nunez. Substitutes: Jaros, Endo, Diaz, Szoboszlai, Elliott, Nallo, Alexander-Arnold, Morton, Nyoni. Kevin De Bruyne is back and pulling on the captain’s (rainbow, I expect) armband today for his first start in nearly three months. The experienced Belgian midfield magician is one of four changes to City’s starting XI in their 2-0 defeat against Liverpool. Josko Gvardiol, Jeremy Doku and Jack Grealish are also starting. Doku gave them a little more energy and penetration when he came on in the second-half at Anfield. Anthony Elanga is one of three changes made by Nuno Espirito Santo for Forest, alongside Dominguez and Moreno. Manchester City: Ortega; Gvardiol, Dias, Akanji, Ake; Grealish, Doku, De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Gundogan, Haaland. Substitutes: Ederson, Carson, Walker, Savinho, Nunes, Wright, O’Reilly, Lewis, McAtee. Nottingham Forest: Sels, Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Moreno; Yates, Dominguez, Jota Silva, Gibbs-White, Elanga, Wood. Substitutes: Carlos Miguel, Morato, Williams, Anderson, Awoniyi, Hudson-Odoi, Da Silva Moreira, Ward-Prowse, Sosa. Good evening and welcome to Telegraph Sport ’s live, minute-by-minute Premier League clockwatch. There are six matches to get stuck into on a busy Wednesday night of action, four kicking off at 7.30pm and a brace at 8.15pm. League leaders Liverpool are away to Newcastle United. It’s an opportune time to be visiting, as Eddie Howe’s side are experiencing an inconsistent patch of form. Can they show their best and slow down Slot and company’s saunter to the title? In stark contrast, defending champions Manchester City have not won in seven matches, which has never happened under Pep Guardiola’s guardianship. The aura has gone, their defence has looked nervy and leaky, but surely the free-fall will end - and there will not be a seven-finger salute from their manager to away fans tonight. “We don’t have a squad [due to injuries],” Guardiola said. Rodri and John Stones are still crocked; Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake were previously out for a significant period of time. They go up against a very game Nottingham Forest outfit who will move ahead of them if they win at the Etihad. Who would have thought that possible four months ago? Unbeaten in five, Enzo Maresca’s free-scoring Chelsea have an opportunity to move into second place tonight, as the Londoners travel to bottom side Southampton. Wesley Fofana is out, nursing a hamstring injury sustained in Sunday’s win over Villa, but Southampton have a swathe of players banned or on the treatment table. They’ll be missing Tyler Dibling and Taylor Harwood-Bellis, whose bookings in their last match mean they are suspended tonight. In a match between fellow relegation fighters, Everton play Wolves. The home team hasn’t won in five and pressure is building on Sean Dyche. If the visitors take three points, they will move above their opponents and out of the relegation zone. The pick of the lot is 8.15pm kick-off, as Arsenal go up against rivals Manchester United. After Ipswich, Bodo/Glimt and Everton, this is Ruben Amorim’s first big test. Lisandro Martinez and Kobbie Mainoo are suspended, though the side are unbeaten in seven games. Nevertheless, coming away from London with anything will be a big ask. Mikel Arteta’s men will be brimming with confidence after putting five past their last two opponents and United have lost seven of their last nine at the Emirates. “I have to say it again: the storm will come,” said Amorim yesterday, who warned after the match against Ipswich that United are “going to suffer for a long period”. “We know that we are in a different point, if you compare to Arsenal. We will try to win it and we go with confidence to win but we know that we need to play very well to win the next football match.” Rounding out the night’s action, in a mid-table clash, eighth-placed Brentford travel to Aston Villa (12th) in the other 8.15pm GMT kick-off. Team news coming imminently.The Marketing Alliance Announces Financial Results for Quarter Ended September 30, 2024Game-changing holiday gifts for building fires, printing photos, watching birds and more

DEAR ABBY: My best friend of 40 years, "Savannah," has been in a bad marriage for 20 of those. Her husband has cheated on her repeatedly. He can't keep a job, and he emotionally abuses her and her daughter. Now that she's finally fed up, he refuses to leave the house. Despite how bad his behavior has been, Savannah is doing nothing to move the divorce forward. She continues paying for his travel and includes him in family get-togethers in what she calls a "sacrifice," made at her daughter's request. It has been incredibly difficult to be supportive, hear about how harmful this has been, support her when she says she's getting out, and then hear that for one reason or another he's still there. When I challenge her and suggest she's making excuses for not progressing with the divorce, she becomes defensive and shuts down the conversation. Over the last two years, she has taken to calling me twice a day, and becomes frustrated if I don't answer. I have asked her to stop telling me stories about her husband's behavior -- which usually lasts a week or two. I am at my wits' end about how to be a good friend without taking on the stress of her horrible situation and feeling generally overwhelmed by her outreach. What can I do to help her, but also prevent our friendship from imploding? -- WEARY FRIEND IN MICHIGAN DEAR WEARY FRIEND: What you may need to do is accept that one of the reasons Savannah's dysfunctional marriage has lasted as long as it has is because she wants it to. She doesn't need to move forward because she has you to dump on when the pressure becomes too great. It may be time to stop focusing on what you can do to help Savannah and concentrate on what you need to do to help yourself. If that means stepping back and letting her find solutions to her problems without your help, don't feel guilty for doing it. DEAR ABBY: For years, a group of us former co-workers has been going out to dinner once a month. My daughter is part of the group and is also the youngest. Lately, she has been dismissed and ignored by two members of our group (there are six of us). Being her mother, I am hurt by how they have treated her. She has stopped going out with us, but I'm uncertain if I should also stop. They have been nothing but nice to me. I'm lost on what to do anymore -- to go, or not to go? -- HURT IN THE MIDWEST DEAR HURT: Have you asked these two former co-workers why they made your daughter feel unwelcome? Their behavior was rude. Have you asked the two who were welcoming what they think about all of this? Perhaps you (and your daughter) would feel more comfortable socializing with only them. That said, I do not think you should drop out of the group if you enjoy their company.

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Less than a month after winning the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers are spending big again to add one of baseball's best pitchers to their star-studded roster. Blake Snell and the Dodgers agreed to a $182 million, five-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday night because the deal is subject to a successful physical. The two-time Cy Young Award winner broke the news personally by posting a photo of himself on social media in a Dodgers uniform — No. 7. Snell would join two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani and fellow Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto atop Los Angeles' rotation, giving the Dodgers the first mega deal of this offseason following Ohtani's $700 million, 10-year contract and Yamamoto's $325 million, 12-year deal last winter. Ohtani didn't pitch this year while recovering from right elbow surgery but is expected back on the mound in 2025. He won his third MVP award — first in the National League — following a huge season at the plate exclusively as a designated hitter. Yamamoto went 7-2 with a 3.00 ERA in 18 starts as a rookie, then won twice in four October outings. Down to three healthy starting pitchers during the postseason, Los Angeles overcame a string of injuries to its projected rotation in winning the franchise's second World Series title in five years. Right-handers Jack Flaherty and Walker Buehler then became free agents this fall, creating more voids on the staff. But the addition of Snell would fill a large one at the top with a legitimate ace. Snell's $36.4 million average salary would rank as the fifth-highest among active deals next year behind Ohtani ($70 million), Philadelphia pitcher Zack Wheeler ($42 million), New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge ($40 million) and Texas pitcher Jacob deGrom ($37 million). Among expired contracts, it also was exceeded by pitchers Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander (both $43.33 million) under deals they agreed to with the New York Mets. ESPN first reported the details of Snell's contract. Earlier this month, Snell opted out of his deal with San Francisco to become a free agent for the second consecutive offseason after he was slowed by injuries during his lone year with the Giants. The left-hander agreed in March to a $62 million, two-year contract that included a $17 million signing bonus payable on Jan. 15, 2026, a $15 million salary for 2024 and a $30 million salary for 2025, of which $15 million would have been deferred and payable on July 1, 2027. Snell, who turns 32 next week, went 5-3 with a 3.12 ERA in 20 starts this year, throwing a no-hitter at Cincinnati on Aug. 2 for one of only 16 individual shutouts in the major leagues this season. He struck out 145 and walked 44 in 104 innings. He was sidelined between April 19 and May 22 by a strained left adductor and between June 2 and July 9 by a strained left groin. Snell won Cy Young Awards in 2018 with Tampa Bay and 2023 with San Diego. He is 76-58 with a 3.19 ERA in nine seasons with the Rays (2016-20), Padres (2021-23) and Giants. Because he turned down a qualifying offer from San Diego last November, the Giants were not eligible to give Snell another one and won’t receive draft-pick compensation. Los Angeles expects All-Star right-hander Tyler Glasnow and three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw back in the rotation next year. Other starting candidates if healthy include right-handers Dustin May, Tony Gonsolin and Bobby Miller. Ohtani is coming off right elbow surgery in September 2023 and left shoulder surgery on Nov. 5. Glasnow didn’t pitch after Aug. 11 because of right elbow tendinitis. Kershaw, who turns 37 in March, had foot and knee surgeries on Nov. 7. He declined a $10 million player option in favor of free agency, but is expected to return to Los Angeles. May is coming back from Tommy John surgery in July 2023 and for an operation this past July to repair a tear in his esophagus. Gonsolin spent 2024 rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. Miller, an 11-game winner as a rookie in 2023, was sidelined early this season by shoulder inflammation. He struggled to a 2-4 record with an 8.52 ERA in 13 big league starts and ended the regular season in the minors. Yamamoto was sidelined by right triceps tightness between June 15 and Sept. 10, then returned and went 2-0 with a 3.86 ERA in four postseason starts to cap the first season of his $325 million contract. AP Baseball Writers Janie McCauley and Mike Fitzpatrick contributed to this report. AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB

NEW YORK , Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report on how AI is redefining market landscape - The global thermal energy storage market size is estimated to grow by USD 2.88 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of almost 9.61% during the forecast period. Increasing demand for CSP is driving market growth, with a trend towards growing demand for renewable energy sources. However, rising demand from alternate sources of energy storage due to efficiency rate poses a challenge.Key market players include Abengoa SA, Acciona SA, ARANER, Baltimore Aircoil Co., BrightSource Energy Inc., Burns and McDonnell, Caldwell Energy Co., CALMAC, Comfort Systems USA Inc., CRYOGEL, DN Tanks Inc., Dunham-Bush Holding Bhd, EnergyNest, EVAPCO Inc., Goss Engineering, HTS, McDermott International Ltd., SENER GRUPO DE INGENIERIA SA, Steffes LLC, and Thermofin. Key insights into market evolution with AI-powered analysis. Explore trends, segmentation, and growth drivers- View Free Sample PDF Thermal Energy Storage Market Scope Report Coverage Details Base year 2023 Historic period 2018 - 2022 Forecast period 2024-2028 Growth momentum & CAGR Accelerate at a CAGR of 9.61% Market growth 2024-2028 USD 2.88 billion Market structure Fragmented YoY growth 2022-2023 (%) 9.41 Regional analysis Europe, North America, APAC, Middle East and Africa, and South America Performing market contribution Europe at 30% Key countries US, China, Japan, Germany, and UK Key companies profiled Abengoa SA, Acciona SA, ARANER, Baltimore Aircoil Co., BrightSource Energy Inc., Burns and McDonnell, Caldwell Energy Co., CALMAC, Comfort Systems USA Inc., CRYOGEL, DN Tanks Inc., Dunham-Bush Holding Bhd, EnergyNest, EVAPCO Inc., Goss Engineering, HTS, McDermott International Ltd., SENER GRUPO DE INGENIERIA SA, Steffes LLC, and Thermofin Market Driver The Thermal Energy Storage market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing renewable electricity capacity and investments in renewables. Supply chain disruptions have highlighted the importance of energy storage for grid reliability. Carbon emissions and Paris Climate targets are driving the demand for carbon reduction through renewable power generation and energy storage. Solar and wind generation are leading the way in renewable power generation, with concentrated solar power (CSP) and battery storage playing crucial roles in balancing supply and demand. CSP projects like Vast Solar Pty's VS1 and Worley's VS1 CSP are leading the charge in this area. Thermal energy storage technologies include sensible heat storage, thermochemical storage (TCS), molten salts, and ice-based technology. Molten salts are popular due to their high energy density and ability to store large amounts of heat. Latent heat storage and thermochemical heat storage are also gaining attention for their efficiency and ability to provide seasonal energy storage. Battery energy storage and power generation applications are key areas of focus for energy storage alternatives. Utilities are exploring demand-side management and off-peak hours for energy storage, while time-of-day pricing and carbon reduction targets are driving the adoption of energy storage. Industrial bulk consumption and decentralized renewable energy are also driving the demand for distributed storage. HVAC systems and large-scale solar thermal systems are using thermal energy storage for energy efficiency and energy utilization efforts. The clean energy future relies on the continued development of energy storage technologies and the efficient use of materials and technological efficiency. Solar troughs, solar towers, superheated steam, and steam turbines are all being used to store and generate thermal energy from solar power. Fossil fuels will continue to be a significant part of the energy mix, but renewable energy sources like solar and wind power are becoming increasingly competitive. Excess energy from these sources can be stored for use during low energy production periods, ensuring energy security and a sustainable energy future. Renewable energy, specifically geothermal energy, is a clean and reliable source of electricity generation that is becoming increasingly important due to global population growth and industrialization. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), electricity demand is projected to grow by 60-70% by 2040. Fossil fuel price volatility is also driving the demand for renewable energy sources. In 2020, global geothermal capacity expanded by 2%, thanks to new projects coming online. Geothermal energy is a promising solution to meet growing electricity demand in a sustainable and eco-friendly way. Request Sample of our comprehensive report now to stay ahead in the AI-driven market evolution! Market Challenges The Thermal Energy Storage (TES) market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing renewable electricity capacity and investments in renewables. However, challenges such as supply chain disruptions and carbon emissions are pushing the need for energy storage solutions. Paris Climate targets and carbon reduction targets require more renewable power generation, leading to an increase in solar, wind, and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) generation. TES technologies like battery storage, pumped-storage hydropower, sensible heat storage, and thermochemical storage (TCS) are being explored for their energy security benefits. Companies like Vast Solar Pty and Worley are leading the way with projects like the VS1 CSP project, utilizing molten salts and superheated steam for thermal energy storage. Energy efficiency and utilization efforts are key to a clean energy future, with TES offering alternatives like latent heat storage, thermochemical heat storage, and ice-based technology. The market is also exploring large-scale HVAC systems, solar thermal systems, and deep cycles for electric automobiles. Despite challenges, the TES market is poised for growth, offering solutions for grid reliability, decentralized renewable energy, and utility off-peak hours. Electricity grids require a stable balance between supply and demand. Thermal energy storage systems play a crucial role in maintaining this balance by addressing predictable and unpredictable changes in energy consumption. These systems store excess energy during periods of low demand and release it during peak demand or when supply is insufficient. Thermal energy storage systems, including molten salt and ice storage, are the most widely used energy storage technologies in the market, surpassed only by battery energy storage systems. These systems provide grid operators with flexibility and reliability, ensuring a consistent power supply and preventing blackouts. Discover how AI is revolutionizing market trends- Get your access now! Segment Overview This thermal energy storage market report extensively covers market segmentation by Technology 1.1 Molten salt energy storage 1.2 Phase change material End-user 2.1 Industrial 2.2 Residential and commercial 2.3 Utilities Geography 3.1 Europe 3.2 North America 3.3 APAC 3.4 Middle East and Africa 3.5 South America 1.1 Molten salt energy storage- The molten salt energy storage (MSES) segment leads the global thermal energy storage market due to its use in large-scale solar power plants, such as Concentrated Solar Power (CSP), for producing electricity continuously. MSES employs a molten salt mix, like sodium nitrate and potassium nitrate, in the receiving tower to store energy. The salt mixture gets heated by sunlight reflected by mirrors, reaching temperatures up to 1022 degrees Fahrenheit (550 degrees C), causing it to melt. The molten salt then flows down the tower to generate electricity immediately or store it in tanks for later use. Abengoa SA is a notable company offering thermal energy storage solutions, where the sun's energy captured in the solar field is stored in molten salts during the day to produce electricity at night or during periods of unavailability of renewable resources, under the brand name ABENGOA. The primary reason for MSES's market dominance is its minimal temperature loss, enabling longer storage durations and electricity generation in unfavorable weather conditions. Additionally, the salt mixture can be cooled and heated repeatedly without replacement for over three decades, making MSES the most cost-effective capital energy storage system. The growth of the global thermal energy storage market by MSES can be attributed to the increasing preference for clean energy sources like solar or wind energy and heightened environmental concerns. The salt mixture used in MSES is an eco-friendly substance that can be repurposed as high-grade fertilizers after the plants' decommissioning. Download a Sample of our comprehensive report today to discover how AI-driven innovations are reshaping competitive dynamics Research Analysis The Thermal Energy Storage (TES) market is witnessing significant growth due to the increasing renewable electricity capacity and investments in renewables. The intermittency of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, necessitates energy storage solutions to ensure energy security and efficient utilization. TES systems, including Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and HVAC, play a crucial role in storing excess energy during peak production hours and releasing it during demand periods. Carbon emissions reduction is a key driver for the adoption of TES, as it helps in meeting Paris Climate targets. The clean energy future relies heavily on renewable power generation, and TES is an essential component in the energy storage alternatives landscape. Seasonal energy storage is another application of TES, which allows for the storage of energy over extended periods, making it an ideal solution for energy security methods. Battery energy storage is another prominent energy storage technology, but TES has its advantages, such as higher energy density, longer lifespan, and lower environmental impact. The power generation application of TES is diverse, ranging from industrial processes to residential HVAC systems, making it a versatile solution for energy efficiency and energy utilization efforts. Market Research Overview Thermal energy storage (TES) is a critical component of the renewable energy sector, enabling the efficient use of excess renewable electricity capacity during generation growth. TES technologies include sensible heat storage, such as molten salts, and thermochemical storage (TCS), like molten salts with different boiling points and volumetric heat capacities. TES plays a crucial role in grid reliability, especially in decentralized renewable energy systems, and is essential for energy security methods during utility off-peak hours and time-of-day pricing. Renewable power generation sources, such as solar, wind, and concentrated solar power (CSP), benefit from TES to ensure consistent power output and improve energy density. Technological efficiency is a key focus, with innovations in materials, cycles, and heat storage systems driving advancements in TES. The transition to a clean energy future relies on the continued development and implementation of TES solutions, as carbon reduction targets necessitate the reduction of fossil fuel usage and the integration of renewable energy sources. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation Technology Molten Salt Energy Storage Phase Change Material End-user Industrial Residential And Commercial Utilities Geography Europe North America APAC Middle East And Africa South America 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Contacts Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: media@technavio.com Website: www.technavio.com/ View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/thermal-energy-storage-market-to-grow-by-usd-2-88-billion-from-2024-2028--driven-by-csp-demand-and-ais-impact-on-market-trends---technavio-302316481.html SOURCE Technavio © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.NEW DELHI (AP) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party headed for a victory Saturday in state elections in politically significant Maharashtra while the opposition won mineral-rich Jharkhand state. Polling in the two states are seen as a test of Modi's popularity after his party returned to power in June national elections but was forced to form a coalition government with help from regional partners. India’s Election Commission said Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies have already won 183 of 288 seats and were leading in another 48 seats in Maharashtra, India’s wealthiest state and home to the country's financial and entertainment capital, Mumbai. The opposition Congress party and its allies have won 50 of 81 seats and were leading in another four seats in eastern Jharkhand state, according to the commission. It said vote counting was nearing completion and final results were expected later on Saturday. Modi's BJP and a Hindu nationalist ally currently rule Maharashtra, where Hindus constitute nearly 80% and Muslims 11.5% of its 126 million people. An opposition alliance, including the Congress party, is in power in eastern Jharkhand state. The BJP has used slogans such as, “If you divide, then you will die,” and “If we are united, then we are safe,” to attract majority Hindu votes. The opposition accused it of trying to polarize voters along Hindu-Muslim religious lines. Meanwhile, Priyanka Gandhi from Congress party, the 52-year-old scion of the Nehru-Gandhi political dynasty, is set to make her debut in Parliament after winning the race against a Communist Party candidate by a huge margin of over 400,000 votes in the Wayanad seat in southern Kerala state. She contested a special election after her brother Rahul, who was elected in two constituencies in June, had to vacate one. Her mother Sonia Gandhi is already in Parliament. The BJP had hoped to attract women with a plan that provides 1,500 rupees ($18) a month to over 20 million women in the 21-65 age group whose annual family income is less than 250,000 rupees ($3,010). The Congress party promised women double that amount and free transportation in government buses. The opposition also hoped to capitalize on the simmering disaffection with high youth unemployment, inflation and low crop prices during the BJP’s rule. In September, Congress was able to secure votes in India’s insurgency-wracked Jammu and Kashmir after a 10-year gap. But Modi’s BJP regained momentum in October and won the Haryana state election even though pollsters had predicted an easy victory for Congress.

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