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ACT needs a bigger Assembly and it'd be cheaper than adding a local council: review

A bigger Assembly is 'more cost-effective' than local councils.

The Canberra Times · Jul 26

Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: 'Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety' and a lesson on whether to choose freedom or control

A statement that Benjamin Franklin said on a specific issue became a memorable quote over the years. The founding father of America wrote a letter on behalf of the Pennsylvania Assembly to the colony's governor in 1755. It was meant to be an economic and political statement about tax sovereignty.…

The Times of India · Jul 25

DCs will be held accountable for question paper leak henceforth: CM D K Shivakumar

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar warned district Deputy Commissioners about exam paper leaks. He mandated CCTV cameras and enhanced security for all recruitment examination processes. Officials must ensure public administration efficiency and address citizen issues proactively. Groundwater work irregularities will be curbed with mandatory video and GPS documentation. Cabinet…

The Economic Times · Jul 25

BJP alleges irregularities in Abhishek Banerjee's 'Sebashray' medical camps, CM Suvendu Adhikari to respond on Saturday

Serious irregularities at Abhishek Banerjee's medical camps were raised in the West Bengal Assembly. BJP MLA Debanshu Panda alleged medical negligence and buried medicines at these camps. He also claimed playgrounds were occupied, impacting children's access to play areas. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Shankar Ghosh assured the Assembly that the Chief…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Delhi Assembly, Secretariat, Army school get hoax bomb threat

Delhi Assembly, Secretariat, and an Army Public School received bomb threats on Friday. Authorities intensified security measures across the national capital after the alarming calls. Teams were immediately dispatched to the three locations to investigate the threats. After thorough checks, the bomb disposal squad declared all threats as a hoax.…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

California's Prison Reform Experiment Worked. The State's Crime Rate Has Fallen by 27% in 15 Years.

Facts don't care about the GOP's "crime wave" feelings.

Reason · Jul 24

France’s emergency agriculture bill passed, amid divisions over pesticides

France’s National Assembly has approved an emergency agriculture bill after a tense overnight debate, clearing the way for the possible temporary return of two pesticides banned in the country but still authorised elsewhere in the European Union.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 21

Mamata Banerjee says she is ready to join CJP protest in Delhi, attacks PM Modi over police action

Mamata Banerjee intensified her attack on the central government regarding student protests. She alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi drove away as protesters neared Parliament. The Former West Bengal Chief Minister also criticized the Centre's COVID-19 pandemic handling. She claimed any probe into pandemic issues would implicate the Prime Minister. Banerjee…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

"Ask DMK why they are doing flip-flop": Congress' Karti Chidambaram on party's stand on delimitation bill

"You have to ask the DMK for its reasons why they are doing a flip-flop. In my opinion, they are being enticed with this One Nation One Election. They are in a little bit of urgency to have another election. But all I can tell you is if the DMK…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal child sex offence convictions

The 63-year-old was convicted of 18 sex offences, including one count of rape, last month

The Independent UK · Jul 17