Two seats and Tamil Nadu’s return to a political duopoly
The Hinduby T Ramakrishnan2d ago
As the cliche goes, one week is a long period in politics. And five months, therefore, would technically be very long.
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top 95%Rahul Gandhi likely to postpone Goa visit
The Siasat Dailyby Press Trust of India2d ago
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is likely to postpone his proposed visit to Goa as the Opposition gears up for a series of coordinated demonstrations against Chief Election Commissioner...
Hectic schedule on cards for ruling front, Opposition as nine-day Keralam Assembly session opens on October 12
The Hinduby The Hindu Bureau2d ago
The new session of the Keralam Legislative Assembly will open on Monday (October 12, 2026) against the backdrop of the protests in Delhi seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)...
“Koi media nahi hai”: Journalists dragged, detained, demeaned in Delhi in dark day for world’s largest democracy
Alt Newsby Shinjinee Majumder2d ago
In what can be described as arguably the most brutal assault on press freedom in India since the Emergency, several journalists were stopped from doing their work and detained in Delhi on October...
Coalition baulks at One Nation-style migrant nation ban
PerthNowby Jacob Shteyman2d ago
Coalition baulks at One Nation-style migrant nation ban The coalition has baulked at a One Nation-style immigration policy that discriminates against would-be migrants based on their countries of...
How TV channels covered the protests as ‘anarchy’ and ignored the detentions of journalists
Scroll.inby Anant Gupta2d ago
Around 4.30 pm on Saturday, Republic TV, the news channel helmed by Arnab Goswami, flashed this headline on television screens across the country: “CJP Flop Show”.
MoS COMMENT: Kemi needs more than Waitrose Woman - she needs Farage
Mail Onlineby Mail2d ago
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch can congratulate herself on the first stage of a job well done. She has established herself as a major character on the national stage. Her face and voice are well-known.
Pro-Palestine thugs spark fury as they stamp on poppies
Mail Onlineby Nicholas Pyke; Sophie Carlin; Lydia Veljanovski2d ago
Far-Left thugs fought police, trampled poppies and desecrated London's Battle of Britain Monument as yesterday's pro-Palestine march descended into violence.
Bracing for the midterms, Trump says he will be blamed if Republicans lose
NBC Newsby Peter Nicholas2d ago
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Even as he makes a case that Republicans should win the midterm congressional elections, President Donald Trump is bracing for the fallout should they lose.
Taylor says he would welcome return of Frydenberg to politics
ABC News Australiaby Ewa Staszewska2d ago
In short: Opposition Leader Angus Taylor says he would welcome back former colleague Josh Frydenberg to the Liberals, if he were to contest a seat at the next federal election.
Pressure grows on Burnham to distance Labour from Man City scandal
Mail Onlineby Nick Constable2d ago
Pressure is growing on Andy Burnham to distance Labour from the Man City financial scandal after revelations that Labour MPs received almost £290,000 of freebies from the club and its UAE owners.
Return of two-party politics as Greens turn toxic and Reform implodes
Mail Onlineby Dan Hodges2d ago
Two-party politics is back. Even just a few months ago that would have been a ludicrous statement to make. On March 23, Reform stood on top of the polls, with 25 per cent.
KMT’s Cheng Li-wun on the ballot - Taipei Times
Taipei Times2d ago
The Chinese Nationalist Party’s (KMT) Kaohsiung mayoral candidate, Legislator Ko Chih-en (柯志恩), said in an interview that if the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) loses the election, it would only...
KMT Han’s distasteful national day speech - Taipei Times
Taipei Times2d ago
Last year, Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu (韓國瑜) turned the Double Ten National Day ceremony into a platform for grievances against the government.
Ministry releases video on Taiwan’s path to democracy - Taipei Times
Taipei Times2d ago
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a video titled “The Album of a Nation” to mark Double Ten National Day, highlighting Taiwan’s democratic development and resilience in the face of...
Opposition urges Lai to ‘fix’ constitutional crisis - Taipei Times
Taipei Times2d ago
The Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) and the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) caucuses yesterday urged President William Lai (賴清德) to communicate with opposition parties to resolve the constitutional...
Han warns Taiwan must not be a fake democracy - Taipei Times
Taipei Times2d ago
Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu (韓國瑜) yesterday warned that Taiwan’s democracy must not be seen as a “fake democracy.” Taiwan’s democracy is showing signs of strain, Han said, speaking at the Double...
Health minister defends drug harm reduction programs - Taipei Times
Taipei Times2d ago
Drug harm reduction programs do not encourage drug use or ask social workers to give out drugs, Minister of Health and Welfare Shih Chung-liang (石崇良) said yesterday amid accusations that Legislator...
President talks 'Trump Ocean,' trades jokes with Tennessee crowd as Kid Rock kicks off sprawling rally
FOX Newsby Jasmine Baehr2d ago
President Donald Trump touted billions of dollars in manufacturing investments and his administration's efforts to combat crime in Tennessee on Saturday, while calling Iranian leaders "crazy" and...
Mass detention of Delhi protesters draws scrutiny from legal experts
The Hinduby Aaratrika Bhaumik2d ago
Amid large-scale detentions across the national capital on Saturday (October 10, 2026), as police sought to thwart a youth protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)...