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Powertrip: Kerala govt’s film industry dilemma, who will bag AIADMK’s poll strategy contract

The fallout from the Hema Committee report continues to unfold, with new perpetrators being named everyday. While the en masse resignation of the leadership of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists might have solved one headache, the Kerala government seems to have another, more problematic issue to deal with. Two…

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NASA shuts down NEOWISE asteroid hunter after almost 15 years in space

NASA's NEOWISE spacecraft turned off its transmitter for good on Aug. 8, wrapping up its prolific asteroid-hunting career.

Space

China used ‘shocking’ bullying tactics ahead of Taiwan Ipac meeting, organiser says

Member countries from the global south were intimidated in an attempt to dissuade them from attending meeting, says executive director

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Taiwan president urges democracies to unite at largest-ever gathering of foreign lawmakers in Taipei

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te welcomed he said was the “largest-ever” delegation of foreign lawmakers to Taiwan, even as Beijing pressured members of the delegation not to visit

The Independent UK

Lawmakers from 6 countries say Beijing is pressuring them not to attend summit in Taiwan.

Lawmakers from at least six countries say Chinese diplomats are pressuring them not to attend an annual China-focused summit in Taiwan

The Independent UK

‘Can’t bury myself 10 ft under’: Prashant Kishor on his political ‘advice’ to an NDA ally

Many see Prashant Kishor as not an ordinary political analyst. As cofounder of IPAC – a political consultancy he claims to not be involved with anymore – he has earlier worked on campaigns and parties across the spectrum, from Narendra Modi’s BJP to Mamata Banerjee’s TMC.

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YSRCP all set to create history in Andhra Pradesh, affirms Jagan Mohan Reddy

YSR Congress Party aims to break its own record with confidence, promising historic results and efficient governance in Andhra Pradesh.

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China targets group of MPs and peers with string of cyber-attacks

Deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden is expected to inform parliament on Monday of the attacks

The Guardian - UK

What is Article 23, Hong Kong’s new draconian national security law?

Passing of new national security law described as ‘very dark day’ for civil liberties in Hong Kong.

Al Jazeera

Jagan has denied me ticket citing the ‘baseless’ I-PAC report, alleges Puthalapattu MLA Babu

Jagan has denied me ticket citing the ‘baseless’ I-PAC report, alleges Puthalapattu MLA Babu. Though Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy claims to be committed to welfare of Dalits, there is no justice for them in the YSR Congress Party, he alleges. Supporters of APSRTC Vice-Chairman M. Vijayananda Reddy are in…

The Hindu

Campaigners aim to lower support for China on UN human rights council

Parliamentarians from 15 countries urge reduction in vote to signal disapproval of country’s crackdown on Uyghur population

The Guardian - UK

Is Sachin Pilot launching his own political party? Yes, according to IPAC insider

Last month, Sachin Pilot was in the news for reasons that are anathema to his party. The Congress leader was protesting against his own party’s government in Rajasthan, led by chief minister Ashok Gehlot, to demand it investigate cases of corruption dating back to Vasundhara Raje’s tenure.

Newslaundry

US China hawks to press UK minister for tougher line on Beijing

Republican-led group expected to lobby Ben Wallace at informal lunch meeting during Westminster visit

The Guardian - UK

MPs and peers ask information commissioner to investigate TikTok

Letter argues that Chinese-owned video-sharing app could be in breach of UK law

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Reuters

Deadlier and more media savvy, separatist rebels evolve in Indonesia's Papua

Egianus Kogoya, the dreadlocked rebel behind the kidnapping of a New Zealand pilot this month in the highlands of Indonesia’s Papua region, is at the vanguard of an increasingly dangerous and media-savvy insurgency for independence.

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Can a Transnational Legislative Alliance Challenge China?

The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China aims to coordinate democratic countries’ responses to China. Political analysts, however, say there are limitations to the group’s ability to formulate concrete measures.

Birmingham Post

Gateshead firm iPac creates 100% recyclable packaging with £4.2m funding deal

The family firm is launching two new products and creating new jobs on the back of the HSBC deal

The Guardian - UK

Cross-party MPs shocked by Foreign Office talks with Xinjiang governor

Exclusive: Erkin Tuniyaz ‘played central role’ in persecution of Uyghurs, says inter-parliamentary alliance on China

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European Lawmakers Visit Taiwan, Taking Different Path from Scholz

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz set out on a high-profile visit to Beijing while lawmakers from seven European countries and the European Union were winding up a show of solidarity in Taiwan.

The Hindu

China biggest threat to global peace order; need to create a counter-narrative, says IPAC

Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China members planning on visiting Taiwan soon

Bangkok Post

Taiwan hosts dozens of foreign lawmakers in Washington to push China sanctions

WASHINGTON: Taiwan's de facto ambassador in Washington, Hsiao Bi-khim, hosted on Tuesday dozens of international lawmakers who back sanctions on China for aggression toward the island, a show of support for Taipei amid military pressure from Beijing.

Reuters

Exclusive-Taiwan hosts dozens of foreign lawmakers in Washington to push China sanctions

Taiwan's de facto ambassador in Washington, Hsiao Bi-khim, hosted on Tuesday dozens of international lawmakers who back sanctions on China for aggression toward the island, a show of support for Taipei amid military pressure from Beijing.

Reuters

Indonesia to investigate army officers over Papua killings

Authorities in Indonesia's Papua region have detained six army officers and launched an investigation into their alleged involvement in the brutal killing of four civilians last week, military officials said on Monday.

Radio France Internationale

UN human rights chief starts controversial visit to China and Xinjiang

The UN human rights commissioner began a six-day trip to China on Monday. She will visit the remote Xinjiang region, stirring fears about the propaganda value of the visit to the Chinese Communist Party.

The Hindu

A script for a national footprint, a Telangana hat-trick

It remains to be seen whether the TRS’s strategy to consult election strategist Prashant Kishor will fetch the party dividends

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