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PoliticsOct 13Committee recommends replacing Telangana’s three-tier tax slab for contract carriages with single tax systemThe report ‘Rationalisation of Tax on Contract Carriage Buses Plying within Telangana’, flags alleged misuse of temporary permits by operatorsThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 13APC picks Adeleke to lead Tinubu’s campaign in Osun, assigns Akande, Omisore roles, excludes OyetolaThe APC names Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party to lead the presidential campaign for Mr Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election in the state. The post APC picks Adeleke to lead Tinubu’s campaign in Osun, assigns Akande, Omisore roles, excludes Oyetola appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 13Puducherry to roll out QR-code-enabled garbage collection systemThe Puducherry State Sanitation Workers’ Union said the QR-code-based monitoring system would add to the workload of workers and urged the Puducherry government to abandon the moveThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 13Pune-Bengaluru highway blocked by sugarcane farmers demanding better prices, resignation of Union MinisterSeek resignation of Union Minister Pralhad Joshi for inviting them to New Delhi for a meeting, and failing to listen to their grievancesThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 13Bardella supports Abascal towards November 29th, attacking Sánchez's migration policy for its "dramatic consequences for Europe's balance"El líder de Vox se apoya en su socio francés en el arranque de la precampaña, defiende las alianzas "basadas en el respeto a la soberanía" y perfila la gestión de la inmigración como un "asunto europeo" LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsOct 13Feijóo assures Sánchez should have deployed the Army in Ceuta and accuses him of "lying" about Moroccan ships that entered Spanish watersEl candidato asegura que Vox no es su "adversario" el 29-N: "El cambio político en mi país está por encima del PP" LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsOct 13Germany, Italy and Belgium call for ‘emergency brake’ on EU legislationThe three countries are pushing to scale back EU legislation they see as imposing unnecessary red tape on businesses. The proposal could prove a contentious issue at this week’s summit of EU leaders in Brussels.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 13Spain’s king visits Ceuta amid tensions with MoroccoKing Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are visiting Ceuta months after more than 70,000 migrants arrived from Morocco. While most have returned, thousands remain. The visit has divided residents and risks reigniting diplomatic tensions with Morocco, which claims sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 13UK PM Burnham levels sweeping accusations at Iran and RussiaAndy Burnham told Parliament that it was highly likely Iran was behind threats to an RAF military base in England and said Russia interfered during the 2016 Brexit referendum.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsOct 13Wike, Adeleke, Soludo named coordinators as APC revises campaign council list for 2027 electionPresident Bola Tinubu is expected to inaugurate the council at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday. The post Wike, Adeleke, Soludo named coordinators as APC revises campaign council list for 2027 election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 13Dozens of journalists in India detained while covering anti-gov’t protestsPolice in India detained at least 35 media workers covering protests in New Delhi over a 48-hour period.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 13Trump says does not believe China, Russia helping IranTrump said in July that he did not believe China and Russia were selling weapons to Iran, warning that "it would be very bad for them" if they did. The post Trump says does not believe China, Russia helping Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 13CEC Gyanesh Kumar has no option but to resign, says Congress leader Gidugu Rudra RajuThe Congress Working Committee member says many NDA parties are unhappy with the BJP and will soon join the INDIA blocThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 13Qatar’s emir says Palestinian cause remains ‘highest priority’While addressing the Shura Council, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani emphasised the importance of the Palestinian cause.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 13Official and confirmed: Mamdani promotes a plan to create nearly 4,000 new homes in ManhattanNueva York inició la revisión pública para transformar un edificio municipal de Lower Manhattan.El proyecto prevé unas 1.000 viviendas asequibles, espacios comunitarios y nuevas áreas abiertas.Clarín
PoliticsOct 13A list of lawyers promises to "make the functioning of justice transparent" in the Council of MagistracyRicardo Gil Lavedra, Guillermo Lipera y Alejandra García patrocinan la lista Unidad por la Abogacía, cuyo candidato es José Biglieri.Prometen impulsar el reglamento para los concursos judiciales y rendir cuentas de sus votos en el organismo.El 20 de octubre. 160.000 abogados de todo el país elegirán a sus cuatro representantes.Clarín
PoliticsOct 13After ban of one stun grenade, French police continue to use a different modelFrance's Interior Ministry suspended the use of the EF-SON stun grenade after a 15-year-old high school student lost his hand on October 5. Another stun grenade, the GL-304, was used on October 6 at Place de la Bastille, lightly injuring two people.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsOct 13Jantar Mantar no longer a protest site: All about Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground, and CBD GroundThe de-notification of Jantar Mantar has drawn criticism from activists and Opposition parties who allege that this is a stifling of the citizens’ right to protest.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 13Polls are a snapshot, and other helpful things to remember during the midterm electionsWith Election Day just a few weeks away — and millions of votes already cast — midterm polls are everywhere. While polling can be a helpful tool to understand the electorate, it's not a crystal ball.NPR News
PoliticsOct 13Win or lose, independent candidates want to meet voters in the middleNearly 200 independent candidates in more than 100 congressional races are trying to prove there's an alternative to the two party system — even though the chance of winning is very low.NPR News
PoliticsOct 13Should states force cities to build cheaper houses? Voters here will decideVoters in Massachusetts will decide whether to require cities and towns to allow smaller homes on smaller lots. A growing number of states are doing the same to help ease a housing shortage.NPR News
PoliticsOct 13France braces for fresh nationwide student demonstrationsFrance prepared for nationwide demonstrations on Tuesday as students continued protesting poor classroom conditions. Supported by trade unions and the far-left France Unbowed party, the mobilisation includes a march in Paris and rallies in other cities. Blockades had already disrupted central Paris, while authorities and protesters remained concerned about possible violence.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 13Central African Republic: Touadéra's maneuvers to contain popular anger against the high cost of livingÀ l’appel de la société civile, une journée ville morte a été organisée ce 12 octobre à Bangui, marquant la première mobilisation de ce type contre le pouvoir depuis 2023. Mais Faustin-Archange Touadéra a tout fait pour en limiter la portée.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsOct 13ASUU begins indefinite strike at Taraba varsityThe strike, which began on Monday, followed months of negotiations, a government-backed verification exercise, and a dispute over implementing agreements between the union and the Taraba State Government. The post ASUU begins indefinite strike at Taraba varsity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times