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Udhayanidhi Stalin condemns 'house arrest' of health workers ahead of Chennai protest

Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin criticised the state government for allegedly placing multi-purpose health workers under house arrest to prevent their planned protest in Chennai who were demanding job regularisation. The LoP drew parallels between the arrests and the detention of youth protesting election irregularities in Delhi. Terming…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Tarantula-Tossing Senate Candidate Turns Her Assault Conviction Into Merch and a New Girl Scout Row

Minnesota Senate candidate Marisa Simonetti was sentenced over a tarantula-tossing conviction, sells themed merch, and faces fresh scrutiny after a Girl Scout clip.

International Business Times UK · Oct 12

Will not back down, standing with truth, says Rahul Gandhi as he demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

Rahul Gandhi, on Monday said Congress would not back down, asserting that the party was standing with the truth amid its protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Govt should prorogue Monsoon session, hold dialogue on delimitation issue: Congress

The Congress party has called for the government to prorogue both houses of Parliament. They emphasized the necessity for an all-party dialogue regarding the delimitation issue. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh stated that the Chief Election Commissioner must first resign for meaningful discussion. Additionally, he mentioned that recent attempts by the…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar warns protests against dignitaries could affect Centre-state relations

Concerns were voiced by Rajeev Chandrasekhar regarding the protests targeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah, warning of potential friction between the Centre and states. Noting disruptions during recent visits of Union officials to Keralam, he lambasted these confrontational acts as counterproductive to the needs of ordinary citizens in their quest…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Seekers star speaks out over CPAC song use

The co-authors of the classic song I Am Australian have objected to its use at a conservative conference, saying their permission was never sought.

AAP · Oct 12

Russia targets Ukraine energy facilities despite Trump ceasefire announcement

Russia continued to attack multiple power plants in Ukraine on Monday, in spite of claims by US President Donald yesterday stating a so-called “energy ceasefire” had been agreed to. NATO chief said that the military alliance would “block, blunt and break” any Russian attack on its members’ territory. Meanwhile strikes…

France 24 · Oct 12

Stoush brewing over mega-university plan

University workers will fight a plan to create a mega-uni from three state institutions, but a state government says it's the only way to remain competitive.

AAP · Oct 12

Burnham: not pursuing better EU deal would be ‘dereliction of duty’

Post-recess statement will focus on damage caused by Brexit and the need to cooperate on immigration and trade

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12

'Protest will continue until CEC Gyanesh Kumar resigns': Bhupinder Singh Hooda ahead of INDIA bloc protest

Former Haryana Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda said the INDIA bloc's protest march to the Supreme Court aims to ensure the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Ahead of the protests, Haryana Congress leaders assembled at Hooda's house. Congress MP Jebi Mather emphasised that the protests…

The Economic Times · Oct 12