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The counting of votes cast by 64.2 crore hopeful Indian voters during the six-week-long 18th <keyword id="19923279" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Lok-Sabha-elections" source="keywords">Lok Sabha elections</keyword> officially began at 8 AM today and it is suffice to say that the air is crackling with equal parts excitement and trepidation. Over 700 aspiring parties participated in the world’s largest democratic exercise. But the main duelling parties remain consistent with previous trends: the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (<keyword id="19894848" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="BJP" source="keywords">BJP</keyword>) led by Prime Minister <keyword id="19895781" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Narendra-Modi" source="keywords">Narendra Modi</keyword> and the opposition bloc led by the <keyword id="19964138" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-National-Congress" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Indian National Congress" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</keyword> (INC). Modi is shooting for a third, historic win after spending the last ten years in office, but the road ahead does not seem as smooth as anticipated. A political party in India requires at least 272 seats to cross the majority mark in the 543-member lower house of the Indian parliament, the Lok Sabha. The PM has audaciously declared that he is expecting a huge win exceeding 400 seats, the slogan ab ki baar 400 paar is stuck in every Indian’s head — irrespective of their political inclination. The Congress-led India bloc, on the other hand, is aiming for a relatively modest 295. On Saturday, most exit poll surveys predicted 350-370 seats for the BJP and between 107-140 seats for the opposition. However, the early trends are showing a very different picture with the INDIA bloc exceeding expectations in many states. Polls have been off the mark a few times before, but as NDA looks poised to win a third term, albeit with a few last-minute struggles, here’s a look back at the previous elections responsible for Mr Narendra Modi’s unmatchable dominance over <keyword id="20184421" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-politics" source="keywords">Indian politics</keyword>. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Inside BJP’s decade-long winning streak" comment="subhead" text="Inside BJP’s decade-long winning streak">Inside BJP’s decade-long winning streak </cmsannotation>The BJP has come a long way since 1984 when the party won just two seats. Its pro-Hindutva stance pushed it to prominence over the decades, especially in the 1990s. The BJP was in power for a considerable amount of time under Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s leadership at the turn of the century. But the kind of support that Narendra Modi has received since 2014 has been unmatched in the history of modern Indian politics. In 2014, the BJP saw a surprising landslide victory with 282 of the 543 seats. But what factors contributed to its sweeping win with a 31.3% majority? Throughout its campaigning ahead of the general elections that year, the BJP kept stressing its interest in fixing the economy and combating corruption allegedly caused by the Congress party’s rather inept governing. Modi, who called himself a chowkidar or watchman, vowed to set the government and bureaucracy to rights. He promised more jobs for young Indians and even launched a social media campaign to appeal to the younger generation. Many experts suggested that Modi created the brand “NaMo'' for himself through relentless media campaigning, something that <keyword id="19895780" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="rahul-gandhi" source="keywords">Rahul Gandhi</keyword> and other major political leaders could not do at the time. Additionally, he is also said to have had the support of the 45,000 country-wide RSS branches — the Hindu cultural nationalist parent of the BJP. However, after the leader had managed to comfortably settle into his new role as the Prime Minister of India, he announced the demonetisation of all ₹500 and ₹1,000 banknotes of the Mahatma Gandhi Series on 8 November 2016. As per a 2018 report from the Reserve Bank of India said that “the effort had failed to remove black money from the economy”. Modi was widely criticised for the way this move impacted the middle-class people of India. Despite this setback as well as criticism against his economic reforms like GST, he continued to implement bold policy changes to strengthen the core economy. His tilt towards a digital economy and seemingly tough actions against corrupt practices received widespread acclaim. He also successfully invoked a strong sense of nationalism and security in the people through the Balakot airstrike, a bombing raid conducted by Indian warplanes in February 2019. And it worked! BJP came to power again in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, this victory being bigger than the last. The BJP won a whopping 37.36% of the vote — the highest by a political party since the 1989 general elections with 303 seats. However, similar to 2019, towards the end of his second term in 2024, joblessness appears to be on the rise and incomes of farmers continue to plummet. Amid major issues like food inflation and the threat of AI to the job market, the ruling party relied on not-so-subtle religious polarisation and a ton of welfare programmes. From being chowkidar in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been depicted to be a saint today by many of his followers. While past leaders in India have tried to hold on to their secular image, Mr Modi has been seen flouting this convention on multiple occasions, expressing that he takes pride in his religion. With crores of followers still supporting him, the PM seems to be already on a path to victory. Only time will tell if the struggles during the last phases of this year’s election will come back to haunt him. In the meantime, stay tuned to Business Insider India for <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/politics/elections/lok-sabha-election-results-2024-live-counting-begins-at-8-am-as-bjp-led-nda-hopes-for-a-historic-third-term/articleshow/110685785.cms">more updates on the Lok Sabha elections 2024</a>.

As PM Modi awaits his third big win, here’s how BJP created history during the 2014 & 2019 Lok Sabha elections

NEW DELHI: The <keyword id="581232" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="National-Testing-Agency">National Testing Agency</keyword> has released the <keyword id="178605" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Joint-Entrance-Examination">Joint Entrance Examination</keyword> (JEE) Main II (April 2019) results and NTA Score on Monday, i.e., April 29, 2019. The JEE (Main) April 2019 result has been declared at the JEE official website https://jeemain.nic.in around 09:00 pm. The candidates, who appeared for the JEE (Main) April 2019 examination, can check their results through candidate login by visiting the official website (link is given below). According to the official "Information Bulletin" the result was to be declared on or before April 30, 2019 but it has been declared a day earlier than the scheduled date. <a href="https://jeemain.nic.in/jeemainresult/root/authcandwithdob.aspx" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">Click here to check JEE Main April 2019 score </a> Earlier, the <keyword id="4468795" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="JEE-Main-Result">JEE Main result</keyword> declaration news was doing the rounds today at the social media since morning. The TOI contacted the NTA officials and they confirmed the news that the JEE Main April 2019 results would be declared today. When asked about the result declaration time, the official said, "It will be declared toward late evening". Result can be checked via the official login. This time, the candidates can also get to see their All India Rank (AIR) in the result. The AIR has also been announced for all the candidates who appeared for the exam in January and April. Candidates who appeared for both the exam have been allocated on the basis of best of the two percentile score. How NTA Scores calculated NTA scores were calculated corresponding to the raw marks obtained by a candidate. The calculated NTA scores for all the shifts/sessions were merged and then results are declared. The four NTA scores for each of the candidates in Paper-1 of JEE (Main) – January 2019 as well as for the April 2019 will be merged for compilation of result and preparation of overall Merit List /Ranking. For the candidates who appeared in both the attempts, best of the two NTA scores (total) will be considered for further processing.

JEE Main Result April 2019 declared @ jeemain.nic.in; check direct link here

The pending editions of Joint <keyword id="6355248" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="entrance">Entrance</keyword> Examination (JEE)-Mains will be conducted from July 20 to 25 and July 27 to <keyword id="6415645" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="August">August</keyword> 2, Union Education Minister <keyword id="60487" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ramesh-Pokhriyal">Ramesh Pokhriyal</keyword> '<keyword id="913696" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nishank">Nishank</keyword>' announced on Tuesday. The results of the two editions, which were postponed in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, are likely to be announced in August. "The third edition of <keyword id="1115324" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="JEE-Mains">JEE-Mains</keyword> will be conducted from July 20-25 while the fourth edition will be held from July 27 to August 2. The exams will be conducted while following all Covid protocols keeping the safety of candidates in mind," Nishank said. JEE-Mains for admission to engineering colleges is being conducted four times a year from the current academic session to offer flexibility to students and a chance to improve their scores amidst the second wave of the pandemic in India. The first phase in February was followed by the second phase in March, while the next phases were scheduled for April and May. But those were postponed after a spike in the number of cases of coronavirus during the second wave of the pandemic. The JEE-Advanced <keyword id="50799" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Exam">exam</keyword>, which is conducted for admission to the prestigious <keyword id="6386086" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-Institutes-of-Technology">Indian Institutes of Technology</keyword> (IITs) and the <keyword id="6412123" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="national-institutes-of-technology">National Institutes of Technology</keyword> (NITs), was also postponed. The exam was scheduled on July 3. SEE ALSO - <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/payments-firm-pine-labs-raises-600-million-as-it-plans-to-go-public-by-2022/articleshow/84162996.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Payments firm Pine Labs raises $600 million as it plans to go public by 2022</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/personal-finance/news/what-happens-if-you-forget-to-claim-your-fixed-deposit-proceeds-after-maturity-explained/articleshow/84161710.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">What happens if you forget to claim your fixed deposit proceeds after maturity? Explained</a>

JEE-Mains pending exams to be held from July 20 to 25 and July 27 to August 2, results likely in August

If there is one word to aptly describe the ongoing 2024 Lok Sabha <keyword id="20515965" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="election-results" source="keywords">election results</keyword>, specifically for the incumbent party, it would be jolting, startling, and perhaps, even surprising. The exit polls were wide off the mark, and then some. Less than a week ago, India reported a remarkable <keyword id="19972825" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="GDP-growth" source="keywords">GDP growth</keyword> rate of 8.2% for the fiscal year 2023-24. Over the weekend, exit polls predicted a clear and easy majority for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its alliance NDA. Consequently, benchmark indexes, Sensex and <keyword id="6354813" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nifty" source="Orion">Nifty</keyword>, both zoomed more than 3 per cent on Monday, breaching the all-time high records. On Tuesday, the tides turned! Putting a harsh full stop on the ruling party’s “abki baar 400 paar” narrative, the electoral situation on Tuesday evening shows less than 300 seats to the NDA and over 230 seats to the opposing INDIA bloc. What’s even more concerning for the ruling party is its tally dropping from 303 in 2019 to less than 245 this year. Consequently, on Tuesday, Sensex witnessed the steepest drop in over four years since the pandemic, recording a drop of 4,389 to settle just over 72,000. Nifty also dipped by almost 6%, standing at 21,884 points. If the trends hold, the BJP will lack a clear, simple majority on its own for the next five years, even if it manages to form a government with its pre-poll allies. The question is, how stable the new government would be, what would be the overall impact of this verdict on India’s economy, and what’s the story behind the jitters exhibited by the markets on Tuesday? <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="India’s incredible economic growth story" comment="subhead" text="India’s incredible economic growth story">India’s incredible <keyword id="19900794" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="economic-growth" source="keywords">economic growth</keyword> story </cmsannotation>Perched to be the world’s 3rd largest economy by 2027, India’s current GDP value stands at $3.9 trillion. As per FM <keyword id="20200167" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nirmala-Seetharaman" source="keywords">Nirmala Seetharaman</keyword>, the Indian economy is anticipated to grow at a rate of close to 7% in FY25 and hit $7 trillion by 2030. The <keyword id="3530620" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Gross-Value-Added" source="Orion">Gross Value Added</keyword> (GVA) data supports the optimistic outlook, with a growth rate of 7.2% in FY24 compared to 6.7% in FY23. And notably, this strong economic growth has come at a time when most of the major economies across the globe are grappling with a slowdown. While few expect India to maintain a robust growth of 8.2%, most economists agree that GDP growth could moderate to around 7% in FY25. But most of these growth forecasts are contingent on a stable government and policy reforms at the centre. So, does the sharp fall in benchmark indices on Tuesday foretell a twist in India’s growth story? <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Is there a twist in the tale?" comment="subhead" text="Is there a twist in the tale?">Is there a twist in the tale? </cmsannotation>Firstly, the <keyword id="16791710" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="foreign-portfolio-inflows" source="Orion">foreign portfolio inflows</keyword> (FPI), indicative of the global confidence reposed in the Indian markets, have been on a consistent decline over the past 3 months. As of 4th June 2024, foreign institutional investors had withdrawn a total of Rs 14,339 crores from the Indian equity markets while investing Rs 55,273 crores in debt instruments, which are traditionally reflective of safety, security, and a low-risk and change appetite. Foreign institutional investors had also withdrawn Rs 25,586 crores during May 2024, and Rs 8,671 crores during April 2024. If anything, the Indian market stands atop the strong confidence of domestic investors. The AUM (assets under management) of the Indian mutual fund industry stood at a record high of around $57 lakh crores in April 2024, even as the SIP AUM hit a record high of Rs 11.26 lakh crore. "The steep fall is due to the results so far falling short of the exit polls which the market had discounted yesterday. If BJP doesn't get a majority on its own there will be disappointment and this is getting reflected in the market. Also it is possible that Modi 3.O may not be as reform-oriented as the market expected and may turn more welfare- oriented," said V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Cautiously optimistic investors could prevail" comment="subhead" text="Cautiously optimistic investors could prevail">Cautiously optimistic investors could prevail </cmsannotation>But does this mean India’s growth story stands threatened or even jeopardized? Even though social media is flooded with memes that might lead one to believe it is all over for India’s story, the country remains the fastest growing economy amongst all G-20 nations in 2024, compelling almost all rating agencies to positively hike the country’s potential growth rate. But, equally noticeable is the fact that India’s private consumption, a major indicator of the economy’s growth, jumped by only 3.5% over the last 3 months of 2024. India now makes up 6.7% of the world’s GDP by purchasing power parity (PPP). As figures go, India is set to become a $10 trillion economy by 2030. Veteran investors like Raamdeo Agrawal, who heads Motilal Oswal Financial Services, believe that India’s potential growth rate of 8-8.5% is not going anywhere and that NDA’s leadership is here to stay. In his words, if an investor has managed to make 4-5x in the last 3-4 years, one will have to give in 20-30%. But that is where you will have to persist as an investor. "With the NDA still looking to form a government, though with the important support of coalition partners, markets look jittery about the prospects of strong decision making. Markets believe that the reformistic approach, which was a hallmark of the previous two terms, might take a backseat in the third term. However, our sense is that it is still early to jump to conclusions and should ideally wait for a clearer picture," said Manish Chowdhury, Head of Research, StoxBox. But all in all, the NDA government is most likely to stay for the full term, and those who bet on the same stand to stay safe despite the surprisingly strong performance of the INDIA alliance. However, in the end, the only one who wins in the market stays put in the market in the long run. Because NDA, or INDIA, compounding is here to stay, all set to immensely benefit long-term investors. (With inputs ANI)

Economic implications of Lok Sabha Election 2024 results: Would lack of a clear majority for BJP impact India’s growth story?

In the heart of India's southern landscape, a monumental shift unfolded on June 2, marking a pivotal moment in <keyword id="19896313" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Andhra-Pradesh" source="keywords">Andhra Pradesh</keyword>'s history. Hyderabad bid adieu to its role as the administrative nucleus of Andhra as a tangible consequence of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act of 2014. Presently, the southern state has no capital, a fate that will likely change after the verdict of the <keyword id="21626076" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Vidhan-Sabha-elections" source="keywords">Vidhan Sabha elections</keyword> is delivered. Now, trends as confirmed by the Election Commission of India suggest that the TDP-BJP-Jana Sena Party (JSP) coalition is poised to deliver a significant blow to the incumbent <keyword id="19973324" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="YSR-Congress-Party" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="YSR Congress Party" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="YSR Congress Party">YSR Congress Party</keyword> (YSRCP) in both Vidhan Sabha and Lok Sabha elections. At the time of writing this article, The <keyword id="19910623" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="TDP" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="TDP" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="TDP">TDP</keyword>-JSP-BJP alliance has either won or leading in a whopping 158 out of the 175 seats, as per the ECI. And TDP leader <keyword id="20138505" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="N-Chandrababu-Naidu" source="keywords">N Chandrababu Naidu</keyword> is all set to take oath in Amaravathi as the Chief Minister on June 9. Similarly, in the Lok Sabha election, the NDA triparty alliance has won (or leads) in 21 out of 25 seats. Compared to their impressive vote share of nearly 50% in the 2019 assembly elections, YSRCP is facing a substantial setback, largely attributed to the compelling appeal of the alliance's promise of effective and progressive governance. In 2013, as a product of decades of political fervour and regional aspirations, <keyword id="19909031" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Telangana" source="keywords">Telangana</keyword> became India's newest state. It necessitated the redefinition of Andhra Pradesh's administrative centre. And former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu had set his sights on <keyword id="19926152" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amaravati" source="keywords">Amaravati</keyword> as the new capital, envisioning a modern hub of governance. Amaravati, with its promise of modernity and progress, symbolised Naidu's vision for a dynamic Andhra Pradesh. Yet, with the changing of the political guard came a divergence in vision. The unexpected rise of <keyword id="19936253" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Jagan-Mohan-Reddy" source="keywords">Jagan Mohan Reddy</keyword> in 2019 ushered in a completely new and audacious vision of <keyword id="21938308" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="three-capitals" source="keywords">three capitals</keyword>! The current CM of Andhra affiliated with the YSR Congress Party revealed his vision of establishing a three-city plan with Visakhapatnam, Amaravati, and Kurnool sharing governance roles. With Visakhapatnam for executive functions, Amaravati for legislative affairs, and Kurnool for judicial matters, this plan reflected a departure from the conventional wisdom of centralised governance. Reddy's vision, born from a desire to uplift all corners of the state, challenged the conventional wisdom that a single capital must bear the burden of governance. It was a bold experiment — one that seeked to rewrite the script of regional development. Yet, amidst the cacophony of political rhetoric and legal battles, the fate of Andhra Pradesh's administrative apparatus hung in a limbo. The High Court's intervention, compelling the state to honour the commitments made by its predecessor, added another layer of complexity to an already convoluted saga. In April 2024, Naidu asserted that should he come to power in Andhra, Amaravati would remain the enduring capital of the state, adding that the city embodied the pride of Telugu people. Speaking at a gathering in Tadikonda, Guntur district, during his Praja Galam public meetings, Naidu stated firmly, "This isn't just Tadikonda; this is Amaravati. I assure you all from this platform that no force can disrupt Amaravati's future. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, JSP president Pawan Kalyan, and I are committed to its development." Naidu also accused YSRC president and Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy of commencing his tenure by demolishing the 'Praja Vedika' (Grievance Hall). The 74-year-old legislator pledged to rebuild the Praja Vedika promptly upon regaining power. Meanwhile, the new CM of Andhra already has his work cut out for him. With Hyderabad's departure, a logistical domino effect has ensued — offices, assets, and infrastructure must find new homes. The bureaucratic machinery, once anchored in Hyderabad, now faces the challenge of redefining its locus. The fate of over 55 buildings, prime symbols of administrative authority, lies in the hands of policymakers. The intricate process of bifurcating government corporations, training institutions, and assets demands meticulous planning and foresight. The transition from Hyderabad to a new capital is not just about changing addresses; it's about reimagining governance itself. In the corridors of power, negotiations simmer as Andhra Pradesh and Telangana navigate the delicate dance of asset allocation. The fate of institutions like the Film Development Corporation and the Women's Finance Corporation hangs in the balance, awaiting resolution in the crucible of political negotiation.

Andhra Assembly Election Results 2024: As TDP sweeps AP, dream of Amaravati as the ideal capital gains momentum

<ul class="summary-list"><li>If Congress doesn't pass a stopgap bill by September 30, there will be a partial government shutdown.</li><li>East Coast and Gulf Coast ports will also shut down if a union contract isn't renegotiated by the same date.</li></ul>September 30 could be a consequential day for the US economy if two <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-government-shutdown-looms-ahead-harris-trump-presidential-election-2024-9">major negotiations</a> don't get hammered out in time.Congress must pass a stopgap spending bill by the last day of this month to avoid a partial government shutdown. September 30 is also the deadline for the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/port-la-dock-workers-longshoremen-make-100k-salary-overtime-2021-9">International Longshoremen's Association</a> and several East Coast and Gulf Coast ports to strike a contract.If a government shutdown happens and/or a strike is not averted, substantial chunks of the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/economy-jobs-report-sentiment-consumers-elections-recession-inflation-mortgage-rates-2024-9">US economy</a> could impacted a little more than a month before the 2024 presidential election.Of course, there's still time for members of Congress to negotiate a stopgap spending bill. On Wednesday, September 18, the House of Representatives rejected a bill brought by GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson that would have funded the government for another six months. On Thursday, Johnson and other GOP leaders signaled that they were interested in keeping the government open.There's also time for the International Longshoremen's Association to hash out a contract with the United States Maritime Alliance — though, as of Wednesday, there had been no negotiations thus far, nor are any on the books, The Wall Street Journal <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-importers-are-pulling-in-goods-early-as-possible-port-strike-draws-closer-fff1930b">reported</a> this week.The two potential crises are unrelated beyond sharing an ominous deadline. Here's what's happening with each.<h2 id="83f582ee-541a-4bfa-871e-733af4d870b8">A government shutdown</h2>The rejection of <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mike-johnson-trump-rally-shooting-political-rhetoric-election-2024-7">Johnson's</a> plan on Wednesday ratcheted up tensions in Congress as the September 30 deadline draws ever nearer.The 220-202 vote saw fourteen Republicans join with Democrats to block the bill, which is opposed by both the White House and Democrats in the Senate.While the bill had been expected to fail for days, former President <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/immigration-border-security-biden-trump-2024-election">Donald Trump</a> likely didn't help Johnson's cause by pushing Republicans to include the entirety of a voting registration bill that requires proof of citizenship to vote in national elections or move forward with a shutdown.As Johnson is now forced to work across the aisle, Democrats will likely propose a three-month continuing resolution, The Washington Post <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/09/18/house-bill-government-shutdown-funding/">reported</a>. On Thursday, The Wall Street Journal reported that GOP leaders were in discussions over a bill that would keep the government open until mid-December.The fallout of a pre-presidential election government shutdown would be bad for both parties, but Senate Minority Leader <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mitch-mcconnell-trump-relationship-now-endorsement-senate-gop-2024-6">Mitch McConnell</a> told reporters on Wednesday that he thinks Republicans would bear the brunt of the blame.Should Congress fail to pass a bill by September 30, the government would be partially<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/who-is-affected-by-government-shutdown-parks-social-security-tsa-2023-9"> shut down</a> on October 1, meaning federal agencies that were not funded would discontinue all non-essential work until new funding legislation is passed and signed into law.During a shutdown, nonessential government workers are furloughed, social services programs like Social Security, Medicare, and veteran's benefits may experience disruptions, and national parks close to the public.The 2018-2019 shutdown that lasted 35 days reduced GDP by $11 billion, according to an <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cbo.gov/publication/54937">estimate</a> from the Congressional Budget Office.The previous three shutdowns, which occurred in 2013, 2018, and again in 2018-2019, cost taxpayers nearly $4 billion, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.appropriations.senate.gov/news/majority/senator-murray-details-harms-of-a-needless-and-costly-shutdown-as-she-pushes-to-get-final-funding-bills-across-finish-line#:~:text=Shutdowns%20cost%20taxpayers.&amp;text=The%20last%20three%20shutdowns%20cost,late%20fees%20on%20interest%20payments.">according</a> to the Senate Appropriations Committee.<h2 id="82e4510d-0e5a-4c3f-a3b2-c6aad708ad11">A shutdown of the docks</h2>Meanwhile, the likelihood that 45,000 dockworkers at ports spanning Maine to Texas grows likelier with each day.The dockworkers' contract expires at the end of this month, and the International Longshoremen's Association has said its members will strike if a deal is not met.The union is asking for a 77% wage increase over six years, The Journal reported.The looming economic threat is prompting US importers to get a jump-start on <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/supply-chain-crisis-holiday-products-arriving-late-what-happens-2021-12">holiday shipping</a>, with millions of dollars worth of items being rushed to try to avoid the possible walkout, according to the outlet.A strike would likely lead to mass cargo diversions to West Coast ports, which could clog up gateways, per The Journal.Should these high-traffic ports cease operations ahead of the peak holiday season, the economic consequences for retailers and consumers could be dire.A walkout could result in mass delays, increased shipping costs, and potential shortages, all of which could affect the broader economy, according to the Retail Industry Leaders Association.Some analysts have predicted that every day of a strike would require five days to deal with the backlog, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.rila.org/blog/2024/09/looming-port-strike-what-means-us-economy">according</a> to the industry group.The government could step in to help the two sides reach a deal, though the Longshoremen have said they don't want government intervention. President Joe Biden could also "request a court order for an 80-day cooling-off period under the Taft-Hartley Act," according to RILA. This would pause the strike while negotiations continued.

The US economy could get hit by a double whammy on September 30, if 2 major negotiations are not hammered out

<keyword id="11916587" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="maine" source="Orion">Maine</keyword> is holding statewide, congressional, and state legislative primaries on Tuesday. Polls closed at 8 p.m. ET.<h2>The races and the stakes:</h2>Incumbent Democratic Gov. Janet Mills will face off against former Gov. Paul LePage in the fall, with both running unopposed for their parties' nominations. Mills was elected in 2018 to succeed LePage after two terms. LePage — whose tenure as governor from 2011 to 2019 was marked by ultraconservative policies, <a href="https://www.governing.com/archive/gov-maine-governor-paul-lepage.html">feuds with state lawmakers</a>, and <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/30/us/controversial-gov-paul-lepage-maine-list.html">a constant supply of bombastic and inflammatory statements</a> — <a href="https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/paul-lepage-maine-governor/">is now mounting a political comeback</a> for his old job. Election forecasters at the <a href="https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/governor-race-ratings">Cook Political Report</a>, <a href="https://insideelections.com/ratings/governor">Inside Elections</a>, and <a href="https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2022-governor/">Sabato's Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics</a> have rated the Maine governor's race as "leans Democratic" going into November. Maine's two Democratic House representatives, Rep. Chellie Pingree and Rep. Jared Golden, are running unopposed in their primaries. Former Rep. Bruce Poliquin, who Golden defeated in 2018, and local elected official Elizabeth Caruso are competing for the Republican nomination to face Golden in the general election for Maine's 2nd District. The race for the highly competitive 2nd District is rated as a tossup by all three major election forecasters. <h2>Maine state legislative primaries:</h2>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Democratic Gov. Janet Mills defeated Republican Paul LePage in Maine's gubernatorial race. </li><li>The state has voted for the Democratic candidate in every presidential election cycle since 1992. </li></ul>Democratic incumbent Gov. Janet Mills defeated Republican Paul LePage — the state's former governor — in Maine's gubernatorial election. Polls closed in the state at 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.<h2>Maine's gubernatorial candidates</h2>Mills is the 75th governor of Maine. Elected in 2018, she became the state's first female governor. <a href="https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/about">Prior to being elected governor</a>, she served as the state's attorney general — the first and only female to hold the job — for eight years. She also served as vice chair of the Maine Democratic Party and in the Maine House of Representatives. Mills has expressed strong support for abortion rights. In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision this year to overturn Roe v. Wade, she issued an <a href="https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/governor-mills-signs-executive-order-safeguard-reproductive-health-care-protect-maine-health">executive order</a> that protects abortion access for women in Maine."A woman's right to choose is just that – a woman's, not a politician's," Mills said in a statement. "This Executive Order makes clear that access to reproductive health care, and the health care providers who offer it, will be protected by my Administration."LePage, Mills' challenger, is the <a href="https://govlepage.com/meetpaul/">former governor of Maine</a>, serving from 2011 to 2019. He was first elected in 2010, when Republicans took control of the state House and state Senate, and was later reelected in 2014. LePage, who received national attention for comments he's made over the years about <a href="https://www.bangordailynews.com/2022/09/06/politics/paul-lepage-fan-election-prospects-joam40zk0w/">race</a>, <a href="https://www.pressherald.com/2018/08/27/lepage-joins-15-other-states-in-brief-to-high-court-about-transgender-worker-case/">gender</a>, <a href="https://www.pressherald.com/2013/06/20/lepage-democratic-leader-giving-it-mainers-without-vaseline/">sex</a>, and <a href="https://www.pressherald.com/2016/08/26/house-democrats-condemn-lepage-attack-on-westbrook-legislator/">violence</a>, was blocked by Maine's term limits to run for a third consecutive term. <a href="https://govlepage.com/meetpaul/">Prior to his election as governor</a>, LePage served on the Waterville City Council and later as mayor of Waterville. He and Mills both faced no primary opposition. <h2>Maine's voting history </h2>President Joe Biden had a 9 percentage point margin of victory in 2020, and the state has voted for the Democratic candidate in <a href="https://www.270towin.com/states/Maine">every presidential election cycle since 1992</a>. <h2>The money race</h2>According to <a href="https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2022-09-28/gov-mills-continues-to-outpace-former-gov-lepage-in-fundraising">Maine Public</a>, Mills has raised $4.9 million, spent $3.4 million, and has $1.4 million on hand, as of September 20. Her opponent, LePage, has raised $2.2 million, spent $905,000, and has $1.3 million in cash on hand, as of September 20.<h2>What experts say</h2>The race between Mills and LePage is rated as "lean Democratic" by <a href="https://insideelections.com/ratings/governor">Inside Elections</a>, "lean Democratic" by <a href="https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/governor-race-ratings">The Cook Political Report</a>, and "leans Democratic" by <a href="https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2022-governor/">Sabato's Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics</a>.

Results: Democratic Gov. Janet Mills defeats Republican Paul LePage in Maine's gubernatorial election

IIT Roorkee will announce the JEE Advanced result today on 14 June 2019, according to media reports. The final answer key and the result is expected to be released at 10 am. The examination was conducted on 27 May 2019. The students can access the results on the university’s official website jeeadv.ac.in. To check the results, follow the steps: <ul><li>Visit the official website jeeadv.ac.in </li><li>Click on the ‘<keyword id="7713483" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="jee-advanced-result-2019">JEE Advanced result 2019</keyword>’ tab on the homepage. </li><li>Enter your credentials to login </li><li>Download the final answer key and result for future reference.</li></ul>The Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee released the JEE Advanced (Joint Entrance Examination) admit card on 20 May 2019. Nearly 2,24,000 students qualified for the JEE Mains examination this year. JEE Advanced is the next phase of examination after JEE Mains. The students that have cleared the Mains examination can register for the Advanced test.

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IIT Roorkee has announced the JEE Advanced the final answer key and result today on 14 June 2019. Kartikeya Gupta from Allen Career Institute Kota secures the first All India Rank(AIR). Last year, Pranav Goyal from Chandigarh topped the JEE Advanced examination, scoring 337 out of 360 in the examination. The examination was conducted on 27 May 2019. The students can access the results on the university’s official website jeeadv.ac.in. The JEE Advanced rank is accepted by all the 23 IITs and other technical institutions across the country. The seat allotment will take place on 17 July - 20 July 2019. The Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee released the JEE Advanced (Joint Entrance Examination) admit card on 20 May 2019. Nearly 2,24,000 students qualified for the JEE Mains examination this year. JEE Advanced is the next phase of examination after JEE Mains. The students that have cleared the Mains examination can register for the Advanced test. To check the results, follow the steps: <ul><li>Visit the official website jeeadv.ac.in </li><li>Click on the ‘<keyword id="7713483" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="jee-advanced-result-2019">JEE Advanced result 2019</keyword>’ tab on the homepage. </li><li>Enter your credentials to login </li><li>Download the final answer key and result for future reference.</li></ul>

JEE Advanced result 2019 declared: Kartikeya Gupta is the All India topper

IIT Roorkee has announced the JEE Advanced final answer key and result today on 14 June 2019 at 10 am. The students can access the results on the university’s official website jeeadv.ac.in. The JEE Advanced rank is accepted by all the 23 IITs and other technical institutions across the country. The seat allotment will take place on 17 July - 20 July 2019. The Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee released the JEE Advanced (Joint Entrance Examination) admit card on 20 May 2019. Nearly 2,24,000 students qualified for the JEE Mains examination this year. JEE Advanced is the next phase of examination after JEE Mains. The students that have cleared the Mains examination can register for the Advanced test. To check the results, follow the steps: <ul><li>Visit the official website jeeadv.ac.in </li><li>Click on the ‘<keyword id="7713483" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="jee-advanced-result-2019">JEE Advanced result 2019</keyword>’ tab on the homepage. </li><li>Enter your credentials to login </li><li>Download the final answer key and result for future reference.</li></ul>

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