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New Jersey councilman admitted to ties with Lucchese crime family and cops to pocketing nearly $1 million. It’s left him banned from office

“No one is above the law."

We Got This Covered · Aug 30

GST Council's 57th meeting to be held on September 12, officers' meeting on September 11

The 57th Goods and Services Tax Council meeting will convene on September 12, 2026. An Officers' Meeting will precede it on September 11 in New Delhi. Details regarding the venue and agenda will be communicated shortly. The memorandum has been sent to various government offices and state finance ministers. The…

The Economic Times · Aug 29

Beachfront development splits council over classification

Mayor Leah Anderson cast the deciding vote approving the development application.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 27

What Andy Burnham’s £10 billion pledge means for the UK’s housing crisis

‘Councils built this country out of a housing crisis once before,’ the prime minister said

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Townhouse or unit block? Council backs developer as neighbours cry foul

'It is selfish to build a block this big'

Newcastle Herald · Aug 24

Rain makes way for stars as bash ends on a high note

"There's nothing quite like Mundi," Noiseworks and INXS rocker Jon Stevens says as he headlines the closing night of Australia's largest outback festival.

AAP · Aug 21

Historic cottage in ‘prime’ park location set for demolition

A council-owned cottage in a "prime" location in a Glasgow park is to be demolished after lying abandoned for years.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 21

GST registration for big businesses: Centre, states work on uniform documents for faster approvals

In a bid to enhance efficiency, tax authorities are crafting standardized guidelines for GST registration applications. This effort targets easing the process for businesses disbursing tax credits that surpass Rs 2.5 lakh each month. Negotiations with states are underway to unify the documentation and information required. Officials are also considering…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

UN Security Council tests contenders in race for next secretary-general

The Security Council will hold another straw poll Friday for UN leadership contenders. Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan led the first informal vote among members. Argentina's Rafael Grossi and Chile's Michelle Bachelet are also candidates. Veto powers may delay their preferences, and new contenders could emerge. This poll aims to provide…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

UN holds second informal straw poll for next leader

The UN's most powerful body, the Security Council, meets Friday to hold another straw poll to gauge the popularity of a growing field of contenders to lead the embattled organisation.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 21