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Explained: What the Union government’s new delimitation bills change and why it matters

The Union government has unveiled a three-bill legislative package that could fundamentally reshape political representation in India. The package, comprising the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Delimitation Bill, 2026, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, will be introduced during a Special Session of Parliament…

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Good Jobs Bill: Northern Ireland’s workers’ rights reforms could impact job creation and investment

In Northern Ireland, the newly introduced 'Good Jobs Bill' aims to fortify worker protections, particularly by prohibiting zero-hour contracts. However, this initiative has sparked fierce resistance from business executives, who express concerns about its potential to hinder job growth and deter investment. They call for a postponement to allow for…

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Bomb Threat Emails Sent to Delhi Assembly Days After Security Breach

In a fresh security scare, the Delhi Legislative Assembly received two bomb threat emails on Monday, just days after a major breach at the complex raised serious concerns about safety protocols.

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‘We are Chitragupta of the Bengal SIR’: Meet the SABAR team tracking deleted voters

Earlier this month, a study by the Kolkata-based SABAR Institute uncovered an alarming disparity in West Bengal’s Nandigram constituency, where Muslims – who comprise 26 percent of the electorate – accounted for 95.5 percent of voter deletions across recent supplementary voter lists published by the Election Commission of India.

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Nicola Sturgeon alludes to new relationship with ‘secret rendezvous’ comments

The former Scottish first minister has also opened up on the end of her marriage

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon opens up on arrest, divorce and ‘secret rendezvous’

The former Scottish first minister discussed her personal and professional life on STV’s The Assembly.

Evening Standard

TN polls 2026: Does DMK see Vijay as a political threat? | Kanimozhi interview

As Tamil Nadu heads toward the 2026 Assembly elections, the political landscape is witnessing an unseen multi-cornered contest. The ruling DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance is seeking another term in office, while the AIADMK-BJP has formed a bloc to mount a strong challenge against the DMK bloc.

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The Assembly review – TV has rarely seen anything like this delightful gem

A group of neurodivergent and disabled young adults ask Stephen Fry the tough questions most others don’t dare to – and it makes for a truly liberating experience

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Delhi Assembly Security Breach: SUV Driver Sent to 8-Day Police Custody

A Delhi court on Tuesday remanded Sarabjeet Singh, the man accused of breaching security at the Delhi Assembly complex by driving an SUV into the premises, to eight days of police custody.

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BJP banks on select seats to break Kerala’s bipolar poll pattern

After senior BJP leader O Rajagopal broke the party’s jinx in 2016 by winning its first seat in the Kerala Legislative Assembly, poll pundits predicted there would be no turning back for the saffron party in the state. However, the 2021 election turned out to be a damp squib for…

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Delivery as politics: Inside India’s new welfare narrative

In early 2026, official communication from both Union and state governments has increasingly foregrounded near-universal coverage and last-mile delivery in key welfare schemes. The emphasis marks a shift in how welfare is framed – and politicised – especially ahead of assembly elections. Instead of unveiling new schemes, governments are now…

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Tensions Erupt in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Over Killing of Ayatollah Khamenei

A major confrontation unfolded in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Friday as National Conference (NC) MLAs staged a protest against the killing of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and the ongoing US-Israel military operations in Iran.

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NI to become first part of UK or Ireland to offer paid leave after miscarriage

Stormont Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald said the new miscarriage leave and pay entitlements would come into effect from April 6.

Evening Standard

Northern Ireland first in UK to offer paid miscarriage leave to parents

Northern Ireland will offer pay to parents affected by miscarriage from next month

The Independent UK

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Hindu Ekta Sammelanams in Kerala disguise Sangh politics as temple gatherings

Saffron flags fluttered along a narrow lane about 300 metres off Edappally’s busy main road as the chenda melam drew people toward the Anjumana Devi temple ground on February 28. What appeared to be a festive evening featuring a mega Thiruvathira soon transformed into a Hindu Ekta Sammelanam organised by…

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Iran Chooses New Successor to Supreme Leader Khamenei as Assembly of Experts Reaches Consensus

Iran's Assembly of Experts has reportedly reached a consensus on a successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's political history.

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California political candidate (aka a registered sex offender) holds press conference near school

Now lawmakers want to ban him from running.

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Federal Cuts Revive a California Lawmaker’s Push for Single-Payer Health Care

Assemblymember Ash Kalra says attacks on the Affordable Care Act underscore the urgency of creating state-run health insurance.

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Israel strikes building where Iranian clerics were choosing Khamenei's successor

Israel reportedly conducted an airstrike on a building in Qom, Iran, where senior clerics of the Assembly of Experts were meeting to select a successor for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran's state news agency disputed the claim, stating the targeted structure was unused.

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What is Iran's Assembly of Experts and who will succeed Khamenei?

The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has plunged Iran into a wartime leadership crisis. A temporary council runs the country while the Assembly of Experts — whose headquarters were hit in US-Israeli strikes on Tuesday — must select a successor.

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California Declawing Ban Now Statewide — What Vets Can Do

For decades, the practice of declawing cats was a common request at veterinary clinics across the Golden State. Many pet owners viewed it as a necessary evil to protect their furniture or prevent scratches to family members. However, as of January 1st, 2026, the landscape for pet care has fundamentally…

The Independent UK

Democratic lawmakers in New Jersey use blunt acronym to name anti-ICE legislation

The measure is expected to be voted on next week by the New Jersey State Senate and Assembly before heading to the governor’s desk

TechRadar

Wisconsin scraps VPN ban from age verification bill following backlash

Lawmakers hear the concerns of VPN users across the country, removing VPN blocking requirements from the age verification bill. Yet, experts warn that the proposed law still comes with some major issues.

Evening Standard

£14,000 pay increase recommended for Northern Ireland Assembly members

There will be a two-week consultation on the proposals.

The Independent UK

Sadiq Khan told to apologise to sacked bus driver who knocked out thief after they stole passenger’s necklace

Mark Hehir has called the mayor’s silence ‘disappointing’

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