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POLITICSOct 8Keralam’s local bodies urged to pursue tangible development outcomesExperts and policymakers observe that while Keralam leads in decentralisation, the next era of local governance requires administrative agility, outcome-driven resource allocation and commitment to asset sustainabilityThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 8Vijayasai Reddy promises prohibition in Tirupati and a Dharmic board for TTD if his party comes to powerThe former MP says his proposed party would hand over Tirumala’s security to Central agencies and accuses Jagan Mohan Reddy of playing ‘caste and religion politics’The Hindu
POLITICSOct 8India aims to anchor military ties with US as Indo-Pacific ‘resident power’A second visit by one of the top US naval officers to India this year has raised expectations that the two countries can insulate their growing military ties from trade tensions. US Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, who leads the US Pacific Command, is scheduled to leave India on Thursday after spending six days meeting with senior Indian defence officials and others. The talks, which follow Paparo’s visit to India in February, come as Washington weighs further tariff pressure on India over its...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 8Keralam MLA pushes for night access to Sabarimala trek path, sparks controversyPoonjar MLA M.J. Sebastian seeks round-the-clock access to the 30.7-km stretch to ease congestion and make the trek more convenient; forest officials, however, maintain that restrictions are necessary as large sections of the route pass through forest areas frequented by wild animalsThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 8INDIA bloc protests in Srikakulam against deletion of voters’ names, demands CEC’s resignationLeaders of the Congress, CPI(M) and CPI burn an effigy of Gyanesh Kumar and say thousands of migrant workers have lost their votes in the Special Intensive RevisionThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 816th Finance Commission recommends one-time grant to urban local bodies for merging peri-urban villagesThe grant is for urban local bodies with population above one lakh as an urbanisation premium component; conditions for clearance of grant include publishing of audited figures from previous financial yearsThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 8Hindi on medicine covers: Tamil Nadu Health Minister accuses DMK of playing ‘cheap politics’He says that TVK is the only organisation committed to follow former Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai’s two-language policy in letter and spirit and would never compromise on itThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 8BJP slams TVK-led govt. over sexual assault on five-year-old in GummidipoondiHe alleged such crimes were recurring and that the law-and-order situation in the State was deteriorating under the TVK-led governmentThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 842 former judges defend ECI, slam ‘calculated campaign’ driven by ‘vested political interests’In a letter, the judges said that a “party that governed this nation for over five decades now claims that the very system which elected it is rigged” and slammed outfits “with a long record of selective litigation”The Hindu
POLITICSOct 8Beyond the textbook: Why an exhibition on Constitution in Keralam is drawing young mindsOrganised as part of State Conference of All India Lawyers Union, ‘Constitution Exhibition and Public Debate’ traces the making and evolution of India’s Constitution, contributions of national leaders and lesser-known personalities and moreThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 8Malaysia PM says will work on Myanmar’s ASEAN reintegrationMyanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing in Malaysia for a two-day visit, his first since he became president in April.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 8Delhi police monitor travel plans, bus bookings ahead of proposed CJP protestDelhi Police have intensified security arrangements ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s proposed protest on October 10. Authorities are monitoring mobilisation efforts, reviewing travel and transport arrangements, and deploying thousands of personnel across the New Delhi district. With no formal permission granted so far, security has been increased around Jantar Mantar and nearby areas. Police have also coordinated with educational institutions, accommodation providers and transport operators as part of a broader strategy to maintain law and order during the proposed demonstration.The Hindu
POLITICSOct 8What ‘Beyond Advocacy’ Means for India’s Role in the Russia-Ukraine ConflictIndia’s possible role as a facilitator will be driven by its own economic interests, rather than any need to increase its political heft on the global stage.The Diplomat
POLITICSOct 8Supreme Court seeks review of State DGP appointment rules against 2006 Prakash Singh judgmentCourt requests its amicus curiae, senior advocate Raju Ramachandran, to take the help of the Union Public Service Commission and scrutinise police laws and DGP appointments nationwide for breaches of the 2006 verdictThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 8Supreme Court sets aside elections in 50 wards in Punjab, orders fresh pollsA Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana set aside elections in 50 wards – 28 in Patiala district and 22 in Moga.The Hindu
POLITICSOct 8Election petition: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay produces Kodaikanal land sale deed before Madras High CourtJustice V. Lakshminarayanan asks whether an election tribunal can decide the title of a property if it is confronted with conflicting documentsThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 8Forum for Constitutional Democracy condemns criminal cases against Rahul Gandhi and MPsThe Forum for Constitutional Democracy has condemned the criminal cases filed against Rahul Gandhi and other Members of Parliament. This action signifies concerns regarding the legal issues faced by these political figures.The Hindu
POLITICSOct 8Telangana Congress leaders detained during march to Lok Bhavan in Hyderabad against CEC Gyanesh KumarMinisters continued their protest at the Police Station with large number of activists joining them.The Hindu
POLITICSOct 8Crime Branch defends pace of probe into Chander Kunj Army towers in Kochi amid owners’ concernsIn letter to affected apartment owners, Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch, Ernakulam Range, dismisses allegations of lack of progress in investigation into alleged irregularities and offences related to constructionThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 8Myanmar’s Strongman President Is on a Global Quest for Legitimacy. Next Stop, Malaysia.After trading his military uniform for civilian clothes, Myanmar’s strongman president, U Min Aung Hlaing, is in Malaysia, his ninth stop on a search for international legitimacy.NYT World
POLITICSOct 8SEC has set up special voter registration camps in colleges and house-to-house verification campaignThe Voter Registration Officers have set up the camps for disposal of notices/claims and objections and enrolment of all eligible electorsThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 8KPSC recruitment scam: ED arrests suspended chairperson, member; ₹20–40 lakh bribe for leaked answer keysIn some cases, the accused allegedly used confidential information to approach candidates, who were anyway likely to be selected, and assured them of selection in exchange for bribes ranging from ₹10 lakh to ₹50 lakhThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 8Gadkari-Satheesan meeting decides to expedite NH, other road projects in KeralamGadkari assures that required Union Cabinet approval for Thiruvananthapuram Outer Ring Road project will be granted soonThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 8Who is ACP Vivek Bhagat? Delhi cop accused of sexual harassment during protestsA 2018-batch IPS officer, Vivek Bhagat is in the crosshairs over sexual assault allegations by women journalists at Jantar Mantar, prompting him to seek a hold of his promotionThe Hindu