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PoliticsOct 6Fadnavis recommends panel to probe MPSC chairpersons over paper leaksThe move comes amid protests by MPSC aspirants over alleged irregularities in the functioning of the commission and examination-related controversiesThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 6Bernie Sanders calls for a vote on a tax on California billionairesBernie Sanders apoya la Proposición 40 en California, buscando imponer un impuesto del 5% a multimillonarios para financiar servicios esenciales. El senador resalta la desigualdad económica y critica la influencia política de los más ricos, instando a combatir su codicia para proteger la democracia.Clarín
PoliticsOct 6GHMC town planning official caught taking ₹4 lakh bribe, ₹2.5 lakh unaccounted cash seizedTulasiram Sunitha allegedly demanded ₹8 lakh to ignore speaking orders issued by the GHMC Deputy Commissioner, allow the complainant to continue with the building construction and refrain from causing further harassmentThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 6Japan PM Takaichi defends skipping G7 online meetingJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi defended her absence from a Group of Seven online meeting, responding over social media to some critics who questioned why she did not attend despite her apparently free schedule. “This was a last-minute meeting arranged by the chair, France, and allowed for substitute representatives. I understand that UK Prime Minister Burnham did not attend in person and had someone fill in for him, and that European Council president Costa was also absent,” she posted...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 6Germany news: Saxony-Anhalt parliament sits after AfD winAt its first session, the new state parliament in Saxony-Anhalt is to vote on a speaker nominated by the far-right AfD. And Germany's foreign minister has warned that the climate crisis could fuel extremism. DW has more.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 6Rubio arrives in Iceland to discuss Arctic security and defense cooperationEl secretario de Estado de EE.UU. busca fortalecer lazos con Islandia en seguridad del Ártico y cooperación en defensa durante su visita oficial.Islandia, clave para EE.UU. y Europa, se vuelve estratégica ante la creciente competencia en el Ártico, tras rechazar unirse a la UE.Clarín
PoliticsOct 6Trump allows cheaper, dyed diesel on highways to blunt historic fuel-cost spike ahead of midtermsThe U.S. national average price of diesel topped $6 a gallon in September for the first time ever, as fuel supply disruptions pushed up transportation costs in the country.CNBC
PoliticsOct 6Kosovo police use tear gas on protesters demanding curbs on war crimes courtAnger has been building since former president Hashim Thaci, viewed by many as a hero of the independence struggle, was sentenced last month over crimes committed during the 1990s war against Serbia.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 6Europe Today: Sánchez calls snap election in Spain as French students protest againPedro Sánchez is gambling on a snap election on 29 November, after Congress rejected his housing decrees and tens of thousands protested. In France, students take to the streets again over overcrowded classes and teacher shortages, while MEPs debate Europe's housing crisis and AI deepfakes.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 6John Lee promises ‘high-quality’ experience for Apec finance meeting guestsHong Kong’s leader has pledged to provide guests attending this month’s Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting with a “high-quality” experience, as the city works closely with Beijing to assist delegations with the registration process. About 500 guests, including finance ministers and senior officials from the 21 member economies, are expected to attend the annual meeting on October 20 and 21, which will be hosted by Hong Kong for the first time at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 6A right turn in Brazil?Right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro is the favourite to win election runoff with incumbent president Luiz Inácio Lula da SilvaIrish Times World
PoliticsOct 6TVK-led government backstabbed nurses, alleges M.K. StalinStalin condemns the arrest of nurses, who had been “fighting for job security, equal pay, and permanent employment”; Edappadi Palanisami also flays the TVK government for the police action on the protesting nursesThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 6From Streets to Polling Stations: Serbia’s Student Movement Takes Electoral TestNearly two years after it was created, Serbia’s student movement is contesting a national election – but experts warn that winning power would only be the start of the challenge.Balkan Insight
PoliticsOct 6Nationalist Parties Celebrate Wins in Bosnia Election, But Many Voters Stay HomeThe dominant ethnic-based parties scored highest in Sunday’s general elections, although a record low turnout hinted at growing apathy towards all parties.Balkan Insight
PoliticsOct 6Australian opposition party vows 'biggest cut to immigration' in country's historyAustralia's conservative opposition coalition has proposed to slash temporary and humanitarian visas while prioritising skilled workers in what ‌it called the "biggest cut to immigration" in the nation's…Japan Today
PoliticsOct 6Benin's President Wadagni holds talks with Macron during first official visit to FranceFrench President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Romuald Wadagni to the Elysee Palace on Monday. It’s the Beninese president’s first official visit to France since taking office in May.Africanews [en]
PoliticsOct 6Sondra Macollins legalized a millionaire state advance with family foundationsLa candidata gastó $3.200 millones públicos en una fundación que creó su esposo y en una empresa que es propiedad de sus hijastros. Así busca evitar devolver ese anticipo. The post Sondra Macollins legalizó millonario anticipo estatal con fundaciones de su familia appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsOct 6Puppet has to go but puppeteer pair must be held accountable too: CongressCongress leader Rahul Gandhi asserted that the CEC and everyone else involved in "criminal assault on democracy" will be held accountableThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 6Trump says MAGA Inc. will cover costs for controversial TV adsDonald Trump announced that his Super PAC, MAGA Inc., will finance controversial television advertisements. This signifies the funding strategy for political messaging.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsOct 6Bengal bypoll: AJUP chief Humayun Kabir detained in Rejinagar after verbal altercation with policeCongress demands repolling in both Assembly constituencies, Nandigram and Rejinagar, where bypolls are being held; BJP expresses confidence of winning both seats and questions if the Opposition has evidence for its allegationsThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 6Trump suggests letting Iran "take out" L.A., San Diego during rallyCBS News
PoliticsOct 62027: PDP faction cautions against selling votes for rice, spaghettiThe faction urged Nigerians to reject attempts by politicians to influence their votes with food items or cash. The post 2027: PDP faction cautions against selling votes for rice, spaghetti appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 6John Lee urges public to tune in to Legco debate on city’s 5-year plan, policy addressHong Kong’s leader has urged residents to pay close attention to a coming three-day debate on the city’s inaugural five-year plan and latest policy address in the legislature. The debate on the two policy documents is set to begin on Wednesday morning and continue until Friday, according to the Legislative Council’s agenda. “I look forward to tomorrow’s Legislative Council debate, during which government officials and lawmakers will conduct an in-depth discussion on the concept and details of...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 6Hong Kong prepares reforms, accountability measures ahead of Tai Po fire reportHong Kong authorities have made “a series of preparations” to implement reforms and pursue accountability ahead of the Tai Po fire inquiry panel’s final report due later this month, the city’s leader said, pledging to act “as soon as possible”. The government reportedly established a dedicated task force under the Public Service Commission, led by former commissioner for sports George Tsoi Kin-pan and former deputy secretary for security Benjamin Mok Kwan-yu, to investigate alleged official...South China Morning Post