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- NYC Mayor Mamdani Engages Labor Leaders to Back Left‑Wing Candidate for 2028
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is positioning himself as a progressive kingmaker ahead of the 2028 U.S. presidential election, according to Axios. He…
- Data Centre Concerns Surge in US Midterm Voter Sentiment
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A voter poll for the Associated Press and a consortium of news organisations found that 56% of respondents said data centres were a "crucial or major"…
- Congress Accuses Modi Govt of Delaying Prorogation to Enable Delimitation Bills
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Congress claims Modi govt kept Monsoon session unprorogued for 88 days to aid delimitation bills. PM refused all‑party meeting.
- BJP Criticizes Congress Chief for Comparing Diwali to Eid
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BJP accuses Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge of using vote‑bank politics by calling Diwali an 'Eid of happiness', sparking a heated response.
- Delhi Air Quality Debate Intensifies as BJP, AAP, and Congress Clash Over Smog Data
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After Diwali, Delhi's AQI spiked above 400. BJP, AAP, and Congress clash over stubble burning data and missing PM2.5 readings, sparking a heated debate.
- Opposition Expands Anti-CEC Campaign to States Ahead of Parliament Session
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Opposition parties launch second phase of protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, aiming to present evidence to President Murmu before Parliament's winter session.
- Parliament’s Monsoon Session Unprorogued for Record 88 Days
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India’s Monsoon session remains unprorogued for 88 days, breaking the 2008 record, keeping the possibility of a short‑notice sitting open.
- Mayor of Rio Bravo Released After Abduction in Zacatecas
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Mayor Miguel Angel Almaraz of Rio Bravo was abducted in Zacatecas, released hours later, and authorities investigate the incident.
- Pope Leo XIV Arrives in Argentina for First Papal Visit in 36 Years
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Pope Leo XIV arrives in Argentina for his first visit in 36 years, welcomed by President Javier Milei amid church‑state tensions over austerity measures.
- Trump Administration Confirms No Shift in Immigration Enforcement After Midterm Losses
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White House confirms no change to mass deportation strategy after midterms, pledging continued hardline immigration enforcement.
- Government Offers 10.5% Pay Rise to Public Sector Amid Imminent Strikes
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Public sector workers offered 10.5% pay rise, up to 17.8% for lower earners, with a 2026 back payment. Strikes planned for Thursday as negotiations stall.
- Democrats Prepare to Probe Musk, Miller as Congress Reopens
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California Representative Robert Garcia, who is slated to chair the House Oversight Committee after the Democrats’ midterm victory, said that when…
- Trump Declares Comeback After Republican Losses in Midterms
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President Trump vows a comeback after Republicans lose both congressional houses in the November 3, 2026 midterms, appointing Stephen Miller as chief of staff.
- Nandy Defends Linking Remembrance Sunday to Erasmus+ Amid Conservative Criticism
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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has denied accusations that she politicised Remembrance Sunday by associating the day with the UK’s return to the European…
- California Governor Gavin Newsom Commutes All Death Sentences Ahead of Possible 2028 Presidential Bid
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California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday commuted the death sentences of all 548 people awaiting execution in the state, a move many see as his last…
- Republicans Grapple With Post‑Trump Future After 2026 Midterm Losses
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Republicans are re‑examining their strategy after the coalition that propelled Donald Trump to three presidential nominations collapsed in the 2026…
- Chris Pappas and Husband Celebrate Election Victory
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Democratic U.S. Representative Chris Pappas of New Hampshire and his husband Vann Bentley celebrated his election win.
- Kurdistan Region Faces Risk of Dual Governments as KDP and PUK Clash
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KDP and PUK clash threatens split of Kurdistan Region; PUK withdrew from government after parliament session; risk of rival administrations in Erbil and…
- Democrats Capture Five GOP Attorney General Seats in Midterms
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In the 2026 midterms, Democrats captured attorney general seats in Texas, Ohio, Georgia, Iowa, and Kansas, shifting state legal power.
- Revanth Reddy Criticizes KT Rama Rao Over Sister’s Displacement
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NEW DELHI – Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy criticized Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao on Sunday, alleging that Rao…
- Congress Blames Modi for Economic Shock and Political Turmoil
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Congress accuses PM Modi of economic devastation from 2016 demonetisation and political damage via 'votebandi', citing a media report and Jairam Ramesh's post.
- Taiwan Authorities Detain Taiwan People's Communist Party Leader Over Alleged Chinese Election Influence
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Taiwan detained Lin Te‑wang, chair of the Taiwan People's Communist Party, over allegations of running as a borough chief candidate under China’s direction…
- CJP Founder Dipke Spends Diwali Night at Airport After Kochi Protest
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CJP founder Dipke spent a sleepless Diwali night at an airport after a protest in Kochi, awaiting a delayed flight to get home before his mother scolds him.
- Republican Party Faces Growing Debate Over Israel Support After Midterm Losses
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The November 3 midterm elections, in which Republicans suffered a sweeping defeat, have sparked a debate within the party about the United States’…
- Democrats Gain Momentum with Economic Populist Surge in 2026 Midterms
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In the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, voters’ rejection of Trumpism has given the Democratic Party a renewed opportunity, but the party must not squander…
- TMC MP Kirti Azad Criticises BJP’s Ram Temple References, Declares No Plans to Visit
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TMC MP Kirti Azad denounces BJP for using Ram Temple references, says he has never visited the temple and will not in future.
- Hong Kong’s Justice Secretary Urges City to Stand Firm Amid Western Criticism
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Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok said Hong Kong must stand at the bow and weather the storm, as it cannot expect Western countries to remain…
- Trump Orders DOJ to Probe Democratic Lawmakers Over Alleged Threats
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President Trump directs the DOJ to investigate Democratic lawmakers for alleged threats, calling the actions 'extortion at the highest level'.
- Prime Minister Urges Councils to Provide Housing for Rough‑Sleeping Veterans
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Andy Burnham has said that no veteran should have to sleep on the streets this Christmas. He will write to councils across England on Armistice Day (11…
- RJD MP Urges President to Act Against Delhi University Professor Over Alleged Caste‑Based Remarks
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RJD MP Sanjay Yadav wrote to President Draupadi Murmu demanding action against Delhi University professor Sangeet Ragi for alleged caste‑based remarks.