Hundreds gather at anti-migrant protests in two port cities Demonstrations are under way in Southampton, Hampshire, and Dover, Kent. Evening Standard · Oct 3
Rajasthan Panchayat polls in 4 phases; nominations begin Oct 8 Panchayati Raj elections in Rajasthan will be held in four phases, beginning with nominations on October 8. Voting for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti members will take place on specific dates in October and November. The election process includes the election of Pradhan, Up-Pradhan, Zila Pramukh, and Up-Zila Pramukh later… The Economic Times · Oct 3
Wisest thing CEC can do is to resign: P Chidambaram on SIR row P Chidambaram has called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation due to ongoing controversies and internal dissent. He emphasizes that opposition protests will escalate until Kumar steps down. Allegations have been made regarding improper deletions and potential bias in the voter roll revisions process. The Election Commission asserts that… The Economic Times · Oct 3
Shield of Americas in Action: Bolivia's Top Prosecutor Nailed in Cash-Stuffed Ambulance Getaway Bolivia arrested Attorney General Roger Mariaca and 13 others days after the U.S. revoked his visa over bribery and drug-trafficking accusations. Latin Times · Oct 3
Bengal to provide flour, sugar, semolina at half price to 2 cr families for Durga Puja: CM Suvendu The West Bengal government will provide flour, sugar, and semolina at a 50 percent discount during Durga Puja. The initiative will benefit over two crore families holding ration cards in the state. The program will cover more than eight crore people and cost the government Rs 150 crore. Each eligible… The Economic Times · Oct 3
Fresh protests over housing flare in Spain after lawmakers reject relief measures Tens of thousands of protesters marched in Madrid and other cities in Spain on Saturday to demand affordable housing, fuelled by anger at lawmakers who narrowly rejected measures put forward by the government of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to strengthen protection for tenants. France 24 · Oct 3
‘Sadness, cynicism and deep disappointment’: the Cornell gang-rape case and the failure of #MeToo As the university and local police defend their treatment of the alleged perpetrators, women decry a familiar story The Guardian - US · Oct 3
Badenoch returns to Conservative conference much stronger than a year ago Approval ratings for Tory leader and her party have crept up as she has asserted her style and authority but big challenges lie ahead The Guardian - UK · Oct 3
'It Required Courage': Alito Says Ending Federal Abortion Right Is Supreme Court's Leading Example of Bravery Justice Samuel Alito has described the 2022 Dobbs ruling overturning Roe v Wade as the Supreme Court decision that required the greatest courage from its majority. International Business Times UK · Oct 3
Thom Tillis Slams Trump for Threatening 'So Many Republicans' He Couldn't Keep Straight in Brutal Private Texts North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis used two expletive-laden texts to challenge Donald Trump, disputing claims about threats and accusing the administration of failing. International Business Times UK · Oct 3
NYC Therapist Accused of Raping Sexual Assault Survivor Still Recovering From Anal Surgery Joseph LoGiudice, founder of Liberation Psychotherapy, has been indicted on 24 charges alleging he sexually assaulted two patients. He denies no charges publicly and is presumed innocent. International Business Times UK · Oct 3
'Rapist Siding With Rapists': Trump 'Feels Badly' for Cornell Gang-Rape Suspects as Letitia James Takes Over Donald Trump criticised Letitia James and said he felt sympathy for seven men under investigation over an alleged gang rape at Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity. International Business Times UK · Oct 3
‘He feels more relatable’: Burnham’s conference speech wins praise from drifting Labour voters The UK prime minister has earned his party a rehearing but the battle of public opinion is not yet won The Guardian - UK · Oct 3
Former CBI Director M. Nageshwar Rao enters active politics, elected National President of the Sarvajana Sanatan Party M Nageshwar Rao has unveiled his new role as the National President of the Sarvajana Sanatan Party. He emphasized the need for India to advance modern development while staying connected to its civilizational roots. The party aims to create a balance between modernity and traditional values in governance and social… The Economic Times · Oct 3
The Economic Times · Oct 3 BJP slams Vaghela for Rs 50k offer to Brahmins, Vaniyas, Patels to take up manual scavenging Shankersinh Vaghela made a controversial statement regarding manual scavenging during a public gathering in Narmada district. He challenged members of certain communities to undertake this work for a salary of Rs 50,000. BJP leaders criticised Vaghela's comments, claiming they foster caste animosity and are inappropriate. Additionally, they pointed out that…
Evening Standard · Oct 3 UK Government must tackle student debt, SNP says The SNP released new statistics that say the majority of Scottish students graduate with less than half the debt of students in England and Wales.
The Economic Times · Oct 3 Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge calls all elections illegal; demands dissolution of Lok Sabha, state assemblies Mallikarjun Kharge has called for the dissolution of the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies due to alleged illegal elections. He claims that current electoral methods undermined democracy and disenfranchised many citizens, especially the poor and minorities. Kharge emphasized the misuse of electronic voting machines and irregularities in the electoral roll…
The Economic Times · Oct 3 After full implementation of BNS, cases from FIR to Supreme Court will be disposed of in 3 yrs: Shah Union Minister Amit Shah stated that the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita will ensure case resolutions within three years. He emphasised improvements in India's criminal justice system compared to its previous delays. Shah criticised the Congress for hindering the formation of an independent cooperative ministry for 75 years. The minister highlighted Prime…
The Economic Times · Oct 3 'Could no longer defend the indefensible': Priyanka Kakkar quits AAP, joins Congress Priyanka Kakkar has resigned from Aam Aadmi Party and joined the Congress party during an event. She expressed her inability to continue defending AAP's actions and leadership. Along with her, former MLA Shyam Sundar Sharma and Rajat Rakesh Tandon also joined Congress. Kakkar praised Rahul Gandhi for his authenticity and…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 3 Greens would nationalise Thames and SE Water without paying compensation, says deputy leader – as it happened Rachel Millward tells Brighton conference: ‘Forget compensation for shareholders and creditors, these are insolvent companies’
The Economic Times · Oct 3 PM Modi was aware of EC restricting EROs' access to ECINet: Congress PM Modi is alleged to have knowledge of restricted access within the Election Commission's IT division. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh claimed that complaints have been filed regarding this issue. The two election commissioners have expressed concerns about a lack of transparency in the electoral registration process. Allegations of central control…
The Economic Times · Oct 3 Won't be surprised if X handle taken down: Abhijeet Dipke after post thanking Mamata restricted Abhijeet Dipke expressed concerns about his X handle potentially being removed following a restricted post. He thanked former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her support of the Cockroach movement. Banerjee's endorsement came during a recent protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The Cockroach Janata Party plans…
The Economic Times · Oct 3 Puducherry's Thattanchavady constituency goes to bypoll on Oct 6; 11 in fray A byelection is set for October 6 in the Thattanchavady Assembly constituency of Puducherry, following AINRC leader N Rangasamy's decision to vacate his previous seat for another area. The party has nominated former legislator Ashok Anand, enjoying support from various political groups. The competition includes candidates from DMK, CPI, and…
AAP · Oct 3 G7 fuel release won't really help us, minister says Energy Minister Chris Bowen has welcomed a Group of Seven nations' decision to release additional fuel reserves but says Australia won't really benefit.
The Economic Times · Oct 3 I'm a team player, will work as 'full back': New Punjab Congress chief Pargat Singh Pargat Singh, the newly-appointed president of Punjab Congress, aims for a united approach despite past factionalism. He expressed respect for his predecessor, Raja Warring, and highlighted team collaboration for future decisions. Singh emphasized the need to restore democracy in the country and sees the party as a collective effort under…