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Oct 26, 2026, 06:23 AM
India-Israel Ties Expected to Remain Strong Despite Israeli Elections

India-Israel Ties Expected to Remain Strong Despite Israeli Elections

: Strong ties between India and Israel are likely to remain unaffected by the outcome of the upcoming Israeli elections, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s close personal relationship with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and growing cooperation in defence and technology underpinning the partnership, Israeli author and political analyst Alec Pollard has said. “Whoever wins the election, Israel and India will continue to be good friends and to be close,” the Israeli author told PTI Videos, adding that the relationship is highly valued by Israel. He said that a change in leadership could, however, bring a new dimension to bilateral ties, with a new prime minister’s ability to establish a rapport with Prime Minister Modi remaining a key factor. The Israeli elections, scheduled to be held on Tuesday, October 27, are expected to be closely contested, with Netanyahu facing questions over the October 7 Hamas attack, exemptions from compulsory military service for the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, and concerns over Israel’s international isolation. Pollard said the October 7 Hamas attack, widely seen in Israel as a major security and intelligence failure, had emerged as a key electoral issue, with many holding Netanyahu responsible. “Netanyahu has been trying to sort of offload that blame onto the security establishment, onto the intelligence establishment, even his political rivals,” he said. But he is taking credit for some of the military successes that Israel has had since the Hamas attack, the author noted. “So the question is, will Israel believe that version or not? And that’s going to be quite crucial because a lot of people have been personally burned by this,” Pollard added. He said Netanyahu’s opponents have criticised exemptions from military service for ultra-Orthodox Jews, while reservists face repeated deployments. “Equal conscription of everybody is a major focus. Those who don’t serve shouldn’t be able to benefit from the welfare state. But the issue is more about the ultra-Orthodox because they’re core members of Netanyahu’s coalition,” Pollard highlighted. The analyst also flagged the unresolved debate over a national commission of inquiry into the October 7 attack and Netanyahu’s proposed judicial reforms as significant issues for Israeli voters. He said while “Netanyahu has projected himself as a leader willing to withstand international pressure”, the opposition has argued that his far-right coalition partners have contributed to Israel’s growing isolation. The election outcome would not bring major changes to Gaza policies, Pollard further stated, adding that Israel cannot afford to return to the security conditions that prevailed before October 7. “There was a ceasefire deal with US President Trump, which said that the hostages will be returned. That did happen, and Hamas will disarm. That did not happ
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Oct 26, 2026, 05:42 AM
Israel's Prime Minister and IDF Chief at Odds Over Military Operation Linked to Potential Attack on Iran

Israel's Prime Minister and IDF Chief at Odds Over Military Operation Linked to Potential Attack on Iran

Just a day before the elections in Israel, there are reports of a rift between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff General Eyal Zamir over the military operation. There is speculation that this possible military action could be linked to a new attack on Iran. Israeli media report that army chief General Eyal Zamir has sought more discussion and written legal approval from Prime Minister Netanyahu before going ahead with the proposed operation. According to an army source, the move could directly inflame tensions with Iran. There is a high risk of any misjudgment at this sensitive time. Some other unnamed sources have also expressed fears that the political leadership could use the issue of Iran to gain an edge in the elections. The Times of Israel reports that Netanyahu dismissed these differences and allegations as nonsense in an interview. However, he said in an earlier TV statement that he had directed the IDF and the Iranian regime to once again pull their weight behind the US military.
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The Financial Express
Oct 26, 2026, 05:38 AM
Brazilian President Luiz InĂĄcio Lula da Silva Wins Re-Election Amid Economic Challenges

Brazilian President Luiz InĂĄcio Lula da Silva Wins Re-Election Amid Economic Challenges

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a prominent critic of US President Donald Trump , won the Brazilian election for a non-consecutive fourth presidential term. According to the country’s electoral court on Sunday, the left-wing leader received nearly 52% of the vote, ahead of his opponent, Flavio Bolsonaro, by nearly 4.4 million votes. Bolsonaro would have emerged as a potential key ally of the POTUS in South America like his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, had he won the election. After suffering a sweeping defeat, the conservative candidate sounded the alarm on getting this year’s election results “annulled,” as Lula’s victory posed a major setback for Trump’s allies in Brazil . Lula addressed supporters in Sao Paulo after clinching his re-election bid despite losing the first round of voting earlier this month by over 2.2 million votes. His remarks appeared to take a dig at the influence exerted by the United States in the region, as he asserted, “BRAZIL IS NO ONE’S BACKYARD.” In a similar dig shared in an opinion piece he wrote for The Washington Post in July, Lula wrote, “Brazil’s destiny is for Brazilians alone to determine — without foreign ​interference or subservience.” “We need to regulate digital platforms,” Lula went on to say after his win over the weekend, highlighting that these channels helped the crucial Latin American economy challenge foreign intervention. He also said he would now “govern for 215 million Brazilians,” as no electoral rival stood in the way. Set to begin his next term in January 2027, Lula even thanked the “generosity of Brazilian people,” including the youth who “went to the streets to defend Brazilian democracy” in his victory speech, the BBC reported. The Brazilian leader has long criticised Trump’s tariffs on the exports of his country’s goods and the United States’ designation of drug-trafficking groups as foreign terrorist organisations. The 80-year-old incumbent even clashed with the US president over sanctions to keep Jair Bolsonaro out of prison after he attempted a coup in the country four years ago. Although Lula and Trump left one of their last meetings in May on a good note, the two sides continue to disagree on significant issues, including crimes. Lula particularly emphasised how they differed on trade . At the time, the White House even forego the general tradition of immediately releasing a press release following an international leader’s meeting with Trump. On top of that, a joint Oval Office appearance with the Brazilian leader was also not on the table. “He always thinks we charge too much tax,” Lula said of their tariff discussions in May. “Whoever is wrong will give in. If we have to give in, we will. If you have to give in, then you will have to give in.” In July, he again called new US tariffs unfairs and strategic mistake in an opinion column for The Washington Post. “This month, disregarding dozens of meetings between our teams, solid technical arguments, and documents I ​personally handed to President Trump, the U.S. government imposed new ​tariffs on Brazil ranging from 12.5 percent to 37.5 percent,” ⁠Lula wrote, following the US Supreme Court ruling that struck down last year’s 50% tariffs. “In the medium term, these tariffs will ​disrupt ⁠supply chains that are currently deeply integrated, and Brazilian companies will replace their U.S. suppliers with partners elsewhere.” Beyond the politics, Lula now faced multiple economic challenges following his re-election. These include soaring public debt, which has crossed 10 percentage points during the Brazilian leader’s current term to over 82% of GDP, and high interest rates amid a sticky inflation situation. Brazil’s annual inflation of 4.6% is above the central bank’s tolerance range of 1.5% to 4.5%, Reuters reported. As Lula ended up leading Flávio Bolsonaro by more than 4 million votes, the right-wing contender instantly refused to concede defeat. He has since demanded that elections results be annulled after a chaotic evening, which even involved a last-minute decision by the country’s Supreme Court to extend voting by two hours. It forced electoral authorities to halt the vote-counting process that had already begun. Reuters has since reported that candidates have the authority to challenge the outcome by filing lawsuits in the Superior Electoral Court of the Supreme Federal Court. As quoted by the news agency, “Annulling an election is a very, very, very serious measure; I don’t believe they will take such a drastic step,” said Ivar Hartmann, an associate professor of law at Insper in São Paulo. However, Vera Chemin, a constitutional lawyer based in São Paulo, said, “It can be argued that the extension was sufficient—a two-hour extension is a good amount of time.” Numerous world leaders have already hailed the leftist Brazilian president’s victory over the right-wing senator. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney especially pointed out that the relationship between his and Lula’s countries has “flourished” under their partnership. “Let’s seize this opportunity to make it even stronger, together — to create major new trade opportunities, protect the environment, and build greater prosperity for both our peoples,” he added. Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa also noted, “Our region has common enemies, shared challenges, and much to gain when we work together.” Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast stressed, “Chile and Brazil have a lot of shared future ahead, and we will continue working on an agenda that strengthens relations between our countries in economic integration and the fight against organised crime in the region.” Meanwhile, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum likened Lula’s win to a victory for democracy, saying, “the people of Brazil won.” Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said, “…This historic victory ensures the continuity of the path of peace, sovereignty, and social justice embarked upon by the Brazilian people under your leadership.” At the time of writing, Trump had yet to comment on Lula’s re-election victory.
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Oct 26, 2026, 05:07 AM
Trump Compares Democratic Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed to 9/11 Attackers

Trump Compares Democratic Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed to 9/11 Attackers

President Donald Trump at a Sunday campaign rally ratcheted up his push to link US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to Muslim extremists, comparing him to the 9/11 attackers while saying Democrats would let violent anti-American terrorists into the United States. “I’m here to keep a jihadist, Muslim Brotherhood member from becoming a United States senator,” the president told a receptive audience in Port Huron, which is in a Michigan area where 66% of the vote went to Trump in the 2024 presidential election. If El-Sayed wins, he would be the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. Trump has sought to paint him as an anti-American Muslim radical, and on Sunday he took the rhetoric to a new level, likening El-Sayed to the attackers who took over United Flight 93 during the September 11, 2001, attacks. Michigan has one of the nation’s most competitive US Senate contests going into the November 3 midterm elections, with former US Representative Mike Rogers, a Republican, and El-Sayed vying for an open seat that will help to decide control of the chamber. The president on Sunday compared voting against El-Sayed to the actions of Michigan native Todd Beamer and others who fought back against the Flight 93 hijackers. “Twenty-five years later, Michigan needs to stand up and fight, just like Todd did, to stop a jihadist from walking into the Capitol,” said Trump. If El-Sayed wins, “he would be the only senator that will have to go through a metal detector before he’s allowed to go in the Senate,” Trump said. El-Sayed has dismissed the accusations against him, and at a Sunday night event, he suggested that Trump’s frequent emphasis of El-Sayed’s name contains a measure of hypocrisy. “I get that the president of the United States takes personal offense to my first name,” El-Sayed told an audience in Grand Rapids, Michigan. “He doesn’t mind as much when it’s a shared name from the Saudis who are funding his son-in-law’s private equity, doesn’t seem to mind as much when it’s the Qataris who are giving him a $400 million private jet.” Affinity Partners, Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner’s investment fund, has reportedly received billions from a Saudi Government entity. Qatar gifted Trump a Boeing 747 jet. EL-SAYED SAYS QUESTIONING HIS LOYALTY IS ‘SHAMEFUL’ The mostly White crowd at Sunday’s rally cheered Trump’s comments on El-Sayed. Some attendees yelled “traitor” and others yelled “deport,” although El-Sayed was born in Michigan. Terrance Camburn, a 52-year-old disabled Army veteran from Sandusky, Michigan, said he supported Trump’s criticism because of El-Sayed’s “political beliefs.” “I’ve been down to Dearborn and I’ve seen many of the things he agrees with,” Camburn said when asked about Trump’s 9/11 comments. Dearborn, Michigan, has the highest per-capita concentration of Muslims of any US city. As he left the venue after the rally, Rogers did not respond to Reuters’ questions about Trump’s invocation of 9/11. But earlier on Sunday, he said on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that he did not agree with the notion that El-Sayed is a violent terrorist. “I’ve never called him a terrorist,” Rogers told NBC. Rogers has alleged without evidence that El-Sayed has ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, one of the Arab world’s oldest and most influential Islamist groups. El-Sayed has denied affiliation with the Muslim Brotherhood, saying it is “shameful” for Rogers to question his allegiance to the United States. Rogers told “Meet the Press” that El-Sayed had not sufficiently responded to questions about the allegations. “He’s a Democrat Socialist of America-aligned candidate who has these pretty radical support groups that don’t like America,” he said. Trump’s speech in eastern Michigan on Sunday came a day after former President Barack Obama campaigned for Democrats in the state, underscoring its importance in next week’s elections. At a Saturday rally in Detroit, Obama framed the attacks by El-Sayed’s opponents as an attempt to make him look “less American than they are.” The former president compared them to his own experience as the target of false claims that he was born in Kenya. “This stuff didn’t work on me,” Obama said. “Not in Michigan. It’s not going to work on Abdul.” Democrats need to gain just a handful of seats each in the US Senate and House of Representatives to overturn Republicans’ narrow 53-47 and 218-214 majorities. (Reuters)
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The Moscow Times
Oct 26, 2026, 04:07 AM
Delhi Waqf Board Crisis: Three Years Without a Duly Constituted Board

Delhi Waqf Board Crisis: Three Years Without a Duly Constituted Board

NEW DELHI: More than three years after the tenure of the elected Delhi Waqf Board ended in August 2023, the statutory body responsible for protecting and managing Waqf properties in the national capital remains without a duly constituted board. What was initially a temporary administrative arrangement has turned into a prolonged vacuum, marked by changing administrators, disruptions in day-to-day functioning and continuing legal battles. The recent intervention came in September 2026, when the Delhi High Court sought responses from the Centre and the Delhi government on a petition seeking the constitution of a fresh board. Justice Anish Dayal, in an order dated September 8, granted the authorities four weeks to file their replies. The matter is listed for further hearing on December 10. The petition argued that the continued absence of a board violates the statutory obligation to constitute one under the Waqf Act, as amended in 2025. The crisis began on August 26, 2023, when the tenure of the board chaired by AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan ended. Khan had led the board since November 2020, following earlier stints as chairperson. No new elected body was constituted after the expiry of its tenure. On January 10, 2024, the Delhi government appointed senior IAS officer Ashwani Kumar, then Principal Secretary (Home), as administrator until the board was reconstituted. However, the arrangement continued without a new board being constituted.
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Amar Ujala
Oct 26, 2026, 04:07 AM
Congress Under Fire for Defending Derogatory Remarks About PM's Late Father

Congress Under Fire for Defending Derogatory Remarks About PM's Late Father

The Congress has crossed all limits of shame! First Mallikarjun Kharge broke the decorum, now Bhupesh Baghel is defending his statement. Is it the Congress's culture to make derogatory remarks on the Prime Minister's late father? The questions are clear: What kind of politics is it to defend abusive language as a way of speaking? Is it the Congress's dignity to defend the insult of Modiji's late parents? Is it now necessary to support every controversial statement in the sycophancy of the Gandhi-Nehru family? Resist politics, but don't make the honour of the late parents a weapon of your cheap politics. The country is watching. 140 crore Indians will never forgive those who insult their elders!
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Dainik Jagran
Oct 26, 2026, 04:04 AM
US Officials Accused of Running Covert Campaign to Influence Brazil's Presidential Election

US Officials Accused of Running Covert Campaign to Influence Brazil's Presidential Election

There have been major revelations about Brazil's presidential election. Two top U.S. State Department officials have been seriously accused of running a covert campaign to bring Brazil's right-wing Bolsonaro family back to power. Ten current and former U.S. officials with direct knowledge have been quoted as claiming that the intelligence campaign advocated tough sanctions and strategic moves aimed directly at blocking incumbent left-wing President Lula da Silva and tilting the election race in favor of Senator FlĂĄvio Bolsonaro. Darren Beatty and Ricardo Pitta, two key officials involved in the campaign. Darren Beatty was overseeing Brazil policy as a senior adviser on Western Hemisphere affairs, while Ricardo Pitta was promoted this year to deputy assistant secretary of state for North America. However, it is unclear whether they were acting on direct orders from the White House or Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Former President Jair Bolsonaro has not publicly endorsed a candidate close to Trump.
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Oct 26, 2026, 04:01 AM
Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport Partially Resumes Operations Amid Ongoing Houthi Attacks

Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport Partially Resumes Operations Amid Ongoing Houthi Attacks

Saudi Arabia said its mainairportresumed operations at two terminals on Sunday even as Yemen’s Iran-alignedHouthis vowed to keep striking the facility, which they called a“military target”. King Khalid InternationalAirportinRiyadhhad halted operations on October 10 following an attack claimed by theHouthis that killed 13 people, the deadliest in the kingdom in more than a decade. Saudi Arabiasaid itintercepted another wave of missiles and drones on Sunday as fighting with the militant group continued unabated. TheHouthis said they had launched attacks on the air hub among other sites in the kingdom, including in Khamis Mushait and Jazan. It was not immediately clear if those were the strikes the kingdom said it had blocked. The conflict has become an increasingly destabilising element in the US-Israeli offensive against Iran, turning US ally Saudi Arabia into a pressure point in the wider war. FLIGHT TRACKING DATA SHOWS LITTLE TRAFFIC After Saudi authorities announced the partial resumption of operations at theairport,Houthimilitary spokesperson Yahya Saree vowed the facility would “never be safe” and urged airlines,airportstaff and travellers not to use it. Late on Saturday, theairportsaid Terminal 1 would be designated for domestic flights and Terminal 2 for international flights operated by national carriers starting Sunday. Despitethe announcement, flight tracking data from Flightradar24 showed little traffic at theairporton Sunday. The Saudi-led coalition said earlier this month that theHouthis had carried out 20 attacks on theairportbetween October 1 and 11. MISSILE AND DRONE ATTACKS CONTINUE Saudi civil defense said on Sunday that shrapnel from the interception of two ballistic missiles launched by theHouthis over Khamis Mushait and Ahad Rafidah injured two people and damaged residential buildings and vehicles. Civil defense authorities earlier issued emergency alerts forRiyadhand the cities of Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran on Sunday, beforesaying minutes later that the danger had passed. The coalition said two drones and a ballistic missile were launched towardsRiyadh, and a cruise missile towards the southern city of Khamis Mushait. It later said it intercepted 10 ballistic missiles fired towards southern Saudi Arabia. The Houthissaid they attacked theairportand Saudi oil facilities on Saturday. Saudi authorities did not comment directly on theHouthistatements. Saudi Arabia has stepped up its strikes against theHouthis after the group seized strategic territory along the Red Sea coast last month, closing in on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait – a global maritime chokepoint and shipping route for Gulf oil producers on the opposite side of ​the Arabian Peninsula to the Strait of Hormuz. Therenewedfighting in Yemen has shattered a UN-brokered truce that had largely held since 2022. Saudi Arabia intervened in Yemen’s civil war in 2015 at the head of a coalition supporting the internationally recognised government, after theHouthis seized the capital Sanaa a year earlier. -Reuters
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The Moscow Times
Oct 26, 2026, 03:45 AM
Telangana Government Warns of Water Scarcity Amid Super El Nino Phenomenon

Telangana Government Warns of Water Scarcity Amid Super El Nino Phenomenon

KHAMMAM: Stating that the impact of the Super El Nino phenomenon is not confined to Telangana, Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy on Sunday cautioned that water availability could become uncertain in the coming days. He urged farmers and others to take precautionary measures and use water judiciously. The minister assured farmers that the government would spare no effort in protecting the first crop cultivated during the monsoon season. During his tour of Edulapuram municipality, he said: “The government is taking necessary measures to ensure the supply of water and electricity required for the standing crops. However, considering the possibility of water scarcity in the coming months, we urge farmers not to take up a second crop.” The minister laid the foundation for several development works, including a four-lane road from Maddulapalli to Gollagudem to be constructed at an estimated cost of `38 crore, along with central lighting, a road divider and cement-concrete drainage systems. He also laid the foundation for junction development works to be taken up at a cost of `1 crore. He said the four-lane road would significantly improve transportation facilities for residents of Edulapuram. He assured that the road and associated infrastructure works would be completed expeditiously and made available to the public. Hyderabad: The government has decided to convene an all-party meeting on October 28 to discuss the El Nino-induced drought conditions in the state. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka will preside over the meeting to be held at the Secretariat. The government intends to elicit the views and suggestions from the opposition parties to deal with the El Nino impact. The meeting will also discuss ways to conserve water, supply of drinking water, and supply of irrigation and power to farmers. The meeting will also seek the opinion of the opposition leaders on the alternative cropping methods and steps to be taken to minimise the impact of the El Nino.
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The Moscow Times
Oct 26, 2026, 03:42 AM
Telangana Ministers Conduct Secret Surveys Ahead of 2028 Assembly Elections

Telangana Ministers Conduct Secret Surveys Ahead of 2028 Assembly Elections

HYDERABAD: Like the early bird catches the worm, ministers in Telangana are already trying to read the electoral winds. Within the ruling Congress, the race to gauge the political mood has begun quietly, well ahead of the next Assembly elections, scheduled for 2028. Party circles suggest several ministers have commissioned “secret” surveys in constituencies beyond their own in the erstwhile Khammam, Karimnagar, Mahbubnagar and Nalgonda districts. The surveys are believed to be aimed at assessing their prospects and identifying potential constituencies for the next Assembly elections. Sources said the possibility of changes in constituency boundaries and reservation status has prompted several ministers to explore alternative constituencies that could suit their political interests. The developments have fuelled speculation about possible constituency shifts, with some ministers reportedly keen to assess their electoral prospects well in advance. In erstwhile Khammam district, two ministers are learnt to have commissioned surveys a few days ago and are awaiting detailed feedback. The exercise reportedly covers a cross-section of the electorate, including people from different age groups, employees, various occupational groups, local leaders and Opposition party representatives. The surveys have triggered discussions in political circles about the ministers’ possible plans for 2028. Sources said one of the ministers, who holds key portfolios, has turned his attention to the Wyra Assembly constituency, where a change in reservation status is being anticipated. He has reportedly been reaching out to residents and second-rung leaders in the constituency for the past few months. His efforts to offer assistance and facilitate development works in the constituency have triggered speculation about the reasons behind his sudden interest in the segment.
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The Moscow Times
Oct 26, 2026, 03:31 AM
NDA Gains Momentum in Vijayawada Mayoral Election with Jana Sena Candidate Vangaveeti Radha Krishna Leading the Charge

NDA Gains Momentum in Vijayawada Mayoral Election with Jana Sena Candidate Vangaveeti Radha Krishna Leading the Charge

VIJAYAWADA: The NDA appears to be gaining momentum in the Vijayawada mayoral election, with Jana Sena candidate Vangaveeti Radha Krishna leading an aggressive campaign backed by senior TDP and NDA leaders. The entry of retired IPS officer Aluri Bala Venkateswara Rao (ABV) as an Independent candidate has added a new dimension to the contest, fuelling debate over its impact on the electoral outcome. Initially seen as a three-cornered contest between NDA, YSRCP and ABV, the election has sparked discussion in political circles over shifting voter preferences and the prospects of the principal Opposition party. Radha Krishna, who secured Jana Sena nomination for the mayoral post, is being backed by MP Kesineni Sivanath, Vijayawada Central MLA Bonda Uma Maheswara Rao, and East MLA Gadde Rammohan, all of whom have been actively campaigning for him. The campaign has also put the spotlight on vote transfer within the alliance. With Radha Krishna contesting on the Jana Sena’s glass tumbler symbol, NDA leaders are working to ensure support from TDP and BJP voters translates into votes for the alliance nominee.
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The Moscow Times
Oct 26, 2026, 03:22 AM
Indian Chief Minister Criticizes Congress Leader Over Controversial Remark About PM's Late Father

Indian Chief Minister Criticizes Congress Leader Over Controversial Remark About PM's Late Father

BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday came down heavily on Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for his controversial remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late father, accusing the opposition party of resorting to personal attacks out of political desperation. In a sharply worded post on X, Majhi described Kharge’s remark as evidence of the Congress’ absolute intellectual bankruptcy and said the party has no developmental vision or governance record to defend. “Congratulations, Mallikarjun Kharge Ji, by stating ‘Modi ka baap’ and dragging the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s late father into an election rally, you have certified your party’s absolute intellectual bankruptcy,” Majhi wrote sarcastically. The chief minister accused the Congress of abandoning democratic decency and constitutional morality when faced with electoral challenges. He said targeting a leader’s family did not enhance political stature but exposed desperation. “When you have no developmental vision to present, no governance track record to defend, and zero ground beneath your feet, simply default to personal abuse,” Majhi said. Kharge made the remark while attending the birth anniversary celebration of Bihar’s first Chief Minister Krishna Singh. Responding to a heckler who shouted, “Modi kahin nahin jayega” (Modi will not go anywhere), Kharge responded, “Modi ka baap bhi jayega, baap bhi jayega.”
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The Moscow Times
Oct 26, 2026, 03:21 AM
Andhra Pradesh Local Body Elections: TDP Leads in Nominations, Srikakulam District Tops the List

Andhra Pradesh Local Body Elections: TDP Leads in Nominations, Srikakulam District Tops the List

VIJAYAWADA: A total of 46,045 nominations for 9,829 Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MPTC) seats have been found valid after the completion of scrutiny for the local body elections. Of the total nominations for MPTC seats, 19,760 are filed by TDP candidates and 17,726 by YSRCP nominees. As many as 4,330 nominations filed by JSP candidates, and 1,049 by BJP nominees have also been found valid. When it comes to Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituency (ZPTC) elections, a total of 4,770 nominations have been found valid for 659 seats. Of the total, 1,693 nominations are filed by TDP candidates, and 1,445 by YSRCP nominees. As many as 587 nominations filed by JSP candidates and 227 by BJP nominees have also been found valid after the scrutiny. Srikakulam district stood top with 2,806 valid nominations for MPTC seats, while Visakhapatnam figured at the bottom of the list with 353 nominations. With 280 valid nominations for ZPTC seats, Tirupati district topped the list, while Visakhapatnam with 46 nominations came at the bottom. The reorganisation of Andhra Pradesh’s 13 erstwhile districts into 28 districts has reshaped the structure of MPTCs and ZPTCs. The elections are being held for the first time after the reorganisation of ZPs. YSR Kadapa Zilla Parishad has emerged as the largest in the State with 39 mandals, while Visakhapatnam ZP has become the smallest, comprising just four mandals. 
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Amar Ujala
Oct 26, 2026, 03:18 AM
Vucic's Party Projected to Lose Election as Student Bloc Gains Momentum

Vucic's Party Projected to Lose Election as Student Bloc Gains Momentum

Addressing supporters at his party's headquarters in Belgrade on Sunday, Vucic said that initial projections show that his party is losing the election. According to Vucic, the student-backed bloc could gain 135 to 140 seats in the 250-seat parliament, while his party may have to settle for around 105 seats. He also made it clear that final results are still to come. Early projections from the advertising poll survey agencies CESID and IPSOS also indicated a student lead. According to the survey, candidates associated with the student movement could win around 138 seats. Vucic's Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) was projected to win 104 seats. The rest of the seats could go to parties of ethnic minorities. If these projections translate into final results, a new era in Serbian politics could begin. As the initial results of the election came out, a wave of students and their supporters cheered in Belgrade.
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NorthEast Now
Oct 26, 2026, 03:15 AM
Manipur's Hill Residents Demand Local Body Elections Amid Prolonged Administrative Vacuum

Manipur's Hill Residents Demand Local Body Elections Amid Prolonged Administrative Vacuum

: Former members of Manipur’s Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) have called on the Khemchand-led government to hold the long-pending local body elections, saying the prolonged suspension of elected councils has deprived hill residents of development opportunities and their constitutional rights. The former representatives said the delay has resulted in the loss of more than Rs 624 crore in grants from the 15th Finance Commission . They also stressed that individual legislators cannot independently address the infrastructure, healthcare and education needs of extensive hill constituencies in the absence of functioning district councils. The impasse intensified after the terms of the last elected ADC members ended in 2020. The state government subsequently appointed caretaker chairmen to manage the councils. However, the Gauhati High Court declared these appointments illegal in March 2024, following which the Governor formally revoked them later that year. The government then appointed the respective deputy commissioners as temporary administrators to oversee the councils. The renewed demand for elections comes after the Hill Areas Committee (HAC) of the Manipur Legislative Assembly issued a second recommendation for holding the polls on March 12, 2026. Its earlier appeal, made in late 2024, had not led to any action. Former councillors have criticised the government for failing to initiate the election process despite repeated recommendations from the legislative body. The current administrative vacuum has revived concerns over Manipur’s history of prolonged interruptions to elected district council governance. Elections remained suspended from 1988 to 2010, a period marked by demands for greater regional autonomy and the extension of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. Elected local governance was restored in 2010 under the Okram Ibobi Singh-led government following legislative amendments. However, the councils again became inactive after the terms of their elected members expired in 2020. The former councillors maintain that restoring elected councils is essential to ensure accountable local governance, address the development needs of hill communities and protect their constitutional rights.
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Oct 26, 2026, 03:07 AM
Serbia's Vucic Concedes Defeat to Student-Led Protest Movement in Historic Elections

Serbia's Vucic Concedes Defeat to Student-Led Protest Movement in Historic Elections

Serbia’s Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat to a student-led protest movement in a historic election on Sunday that ends his long grip on power and heralds a new political era in the Balkan country. Vucic, a populist and nationalist, has dominated Serbian politics as prime minister or president since 2014. But he called snap elections in September after almost two years of student-led demonstrations against perceived corruption and creeping authoritarianism triggered by the deaths of 16 people when a train station canopy collapsed in the city of Novi Sad in 2024. “It is clear that we have lost these elections, the Student List has won,” Vucic said in a televised speech. Within moments of his announcement, the streets of Belgrade erupted in celebration. Tens of thousands of people thronged along the city’s main boulevards, with cars honking, people dancing and students shouting “victory” and “he’s done”. The students’ win marks a profound political shift in the country of some 6 million people and is reminiscent of the defeat of Hungary’s Viktor Orban in April. It may also offer a blueprint for other student movements across Europe, which have taken to the streets in recent weeks to protest, in some cases violently, against poor education standards and a lack of prospects. Vucic said the students would have between 135 and 140 seats in the 250-seat parliament and that his Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) would have 105, based on preliminary results. “Dear Serbia, tonight the voice of the people is being heard,” said Radomir Sajcic, a professor at Belgrade University, speaking on behalf of the students at their headquarters. “Tonight we celebrate victory, tomorrow we build the future.” European leaders and officials congratulated the Student List on its victory, among them President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos. “We stand ready to…work together to advance Serbia’s future in the European Union,” von der Leyen wrote on X. Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar assured the students of his country’s support. RECORD TURNOUT SPURS STUDENTS TO VICTORY Lines snaked from polling stations in cities and towns across the country earlier in the day, and even Vucic waited for nearly two hours to vote in Belgrade. Pollsters and the election commission put turnout close to 70%, the highest since the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1992. “(The turnout) did not surprise me because there was a large and strong mass that has formed throughout the past two years,” said voter Katarina Petrovic. Vucic, who resigned from his second term as president to run again for prime minister, was a strong incumbent and few in the student protest movement dared believe he would concede so fast. Supporters credit him with modernising Serbia’s economy and building new highways, railways, schools and hospitals. “Some businessmen, some people will leave us but our structure is firm, we are very united, very strong, we are used to being in the opposition,” Vucic said. UNCERTAINTY OVER THE STUDENTS’ CANDIDATES Much remains unclear about how the student-backed candidates will fare. Their list of 250 largely unknown candidates includes university professors, actors and farmers, and is led by cardiologist Ilija Srdanovic, who was in tears after Vucic’s announcement. However, it is unclear who will be prime minister and enact the students’ domestic agenda, which aims to root out graft and improve schooling. Political analysts predict some kind of purge of Vucic allies in the police, security services and ministries. But the students have been quieter on their international ambitions. As Vucic did for years, they will have to juggle relations with China, a major investor, Russia, Serbia’s traditional ally and principal supplier of natural gas, and the European Union, Serbia’s largest trading partner. “The biggest uncertainty is…who is going to lead the government, who will be the key ministers, and how they will operate based on the promises they made to fight corruption, to reintroduce the rule of law, but also to re-establish Serbia’s position in foreign policy,” said Radivoje Grujic, a Warsaw-based election consultant. PROTEST MOVEMENT INCREASED PRESSURE The student-led street protests sparked by the station disaster started small but quickly became the biggest in a generation, calling for Vucic to step down. Rights groups and activists say repression worsened in the period since. Vucic and the SNS repeatedly denied accusations of repression, corruption and spying on their opponents. He has said the students are funded by foreign agents in Croatia and Montenegro, a charge the students dismiss. Meanwhile, on the streets of Belgrade, a traditional brass band struck up, and a group including a man in a “students are champions” jumper floated balloons in the shape of the number 3, representing the number of the students’ list of candidates. “We will drink a beer to celebrate, we will get drunk, we are so happy, I have no words to describe how much,” said Andjela, a student who was with a group of friends. Dejan Soskic, a former central bank governor and a candidate of the Student List, called on people to maintain order and peace, and thanked voters for their civilised conduct during the electoral process. (Reuters)
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Oct 26, 2026, 03:05 AM
MP CM Condemns Kharge's Remarks on PM Modi's Father; BJP Plans Protest

MP CM Condemns Kharge's Remarks on PM Modi's Father; BJP Plans Protest

Madhya Pradesh: CM Mohan Yadav condemns Kharge for his remarks on PM Modi's father. CM Mohan Yadav to attend a special meeting at BJP's state office, Deendayal Complex on Monday at 1.30 pm. The meeting will be attended by senior party functionaries. The party will gherao the Congress office after the protest at Red Cross intersection, 1250 noon. MP BJP president Hemant Khandelwal has hit out at the Congress.
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Oct 26, 2026, 03:00 AM
Kochi to Set Up Central Kitchen for Samridhi@Kochi and Indira Canteen

Kochi to Set Up Central Kitchen for Samridhi@Kochi and Indira Canteen

KOCHI: Mayor V K Minimol on Sunday announced that a central kitchen would be set up soon in the city to serve food at the Kochi corporation-run Samridhi@Kochi and Indira Canteen. The corporation also plans to open two new outlets at Vyttila hub and Vypeen Jetty. The civic body has identified a one-acre space at Manappattiparambu for the purpose. Federal Bank has agreed to release Rs 3 crore to set up the central kitchen with modern machinery, the mayor said. “Work on the central kitchen will begin in three months and the facility will be ready to prepare food without much delay,” Minimol told TNIE. She said the limited space available at Samridhi had become a major concern while planning its expansion, prompting the corporation to propose a central kitchen facility. “We first thought of setting up the central kitchen at Edappally, but that didn’t work out. Now, the location has been finalised, at Manappattiparambu,” the mayor said. Currently, Samridhi@Kochi has four outlets, which have been running profitably. Samridhi offers three meals a day at a total cost of Rs 50. After the UDF came to power in the corporation last year, Indira Canteen was also opened, serving Rs 10-breakfast and dinner. With demand growing for the pocket-friendly food, more Samridhi and Indira outlets are set to be opened across the city, once the central kitchen is ready.
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Oct 26, 2026, 02:48 AM
Kerala Condemns Vlogger's Communal Remarks, Calls for Legal Action

Kerala Condemns Vlogger's Communal Remarks, Calls for Legal Action

KOCHI: Malayalis from every walk of life and cutting across political affiliations were in unison in condemning vlogger Amrit Singh Darren, who, through his Instagram handle ‘littichokha_up_’, published a video titled “Keralam is in Danger”. The vlogger, who made communal remarks against Keralam, has been booked for inciting hatred between religious groups and intenting riot. In the video, he claimed the cafe — named after the Hindu holy city of Kashi — served beef and displayed a portrait of Muhammad Ali Jinnah next to Mahatma Gandhi, linking it to the local demographics of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry. However, Malayalee netizens, including UDF, LDF and BJP leaders, called out the video as a misinformation campaign to disrupt the communal harmony of the state. Taking to X, Chief Minister V D Satheesan had posted that Keralam stands united. “The recent Instagram video by a vlogger from outside the state, attempting to spread misinformation about Fort Kochi, portray our state in a negative light, and divide communities, is unacceptable,” he said. Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan called the video an attempt by Sangh Parivar in outsourcing hate campaigns to online provocateurs. “Keralam’s secular spirit will not yield to their politics of hatred. The state government must take strict legal action against those spreading communal enmity,” he wrote on X.
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Oct 26, 2026, 02:29 AM
Indian Mother-Son Duo Promotes Hindi Language and Indian Culture in India

Indian Mother-Son Duo Promotes Hindi Language and Indian Culture in India

Tushar Dahiya and his mother Parveen Rani, who have made a mark in local politics in the UK from Rohtak's Sector-34, are now engaged in promoting the Hindi language and Indian culture along with solving people's problems. The mother-son duo, who arrived in India for the first time after assuming the responsibility of mayor in the UK, were welcomed with drums. They say that spreading Indian culture and language to the next generation is also among their priorities. Tushar, 23, is the mayor of Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council, while his mother Parveen Rani has been elected as the mayor of Hertsmere Borough Council. Tushar, who has been doing community service since he was about 16, became a councillor at the age of 20. After becoming a deputy mayor in 2025, he has now got the responsibility of mayor. He believes that before entering politics, the youth should understand the needs of the people through community service. Parveen Rani said that children born in the UK do not know Hindi and do not see the initiative of their elderly grandparents in this initiative.
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Oct 26, 2026, 02:18 AM
Congress Leader Harish Rawat Condemns Akhilesh Yadav's Statement on Uttarakhand

Congress Leader Harish Rawat Condemns Akhilesh Yadav's Statement on Uttarakhand

There is no end to the political slugfest over Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav's reported statement on Uttarakhand. While the BJP continues to attack the people of Uttarakhand as infiltrators, there has now been a sharp reaction from the Congress party. Senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister Harish Rawat has also called Akhilesh's statement unfortunate. Congress leader Harish Rawat said that he should not have made such a statement. Criticizing Akhilesh Yadav's statement, he said that the part of his state which has made his karmabhoomi is a part of that state and he also has the same rights as a citizen of another state. Harish Rawat said - "Akhilesh Yadav's statement is very unfortunate and not at all desirable. The area which he chose his workplace at the time of partition, the part of the state which belongs to Uttar Pradesh or Uttarakhand, is the citizen of that state and has the same rights as the rights of any other citizen."
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Oct 26, 2026, 02:15 AM
Controversy Over Slogans on JNU Campus Escalates into Confrontation Between Student Organisations

Controversy Over Slogans on JNU Campus Escalates into Confrontation Between Student Organisations

The controversy over the writing of controversial slogans on the walls of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus has now escalated to a confrontation between student organisations. On Saturday, a scuffle broke out between students of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and left-wing student organisations over the slogans. On Sunday, the controversy deepened with new slogans being written on the walls of the campus and political pictures being pasted. The university administration is investigating the case. However, the names of those who wrote slogans on the walls have not been identified so far. Slogans like'Free Umar Khalid'and'Long live Naxalbari'were earlier written on the wall of the campus's School of Social Sciences (SOS). On Sunday, a cross was marked on the same wall in the name of Umar Khalid and'Never Don't Free'was written next to it. In addition, messages like'Akhand Bharat ','Stop Love Jihad'and'All Harassers Will Be Taken Down'also appeared. On the door of the school's lecture hall,'Bharat Bachao'along with pictures of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi were also written.
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Oct 26, 2026, 02:09 AM
BRICS Evolves as Influential Anchor of Global South: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

BRICS Evolves as Influential Anchor of Global South: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker and Chairperson of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum Om Birla today said that BRICS has evolved into an influential anchor of Global South and a driving force for multilateral architecture. In an article for a daily newspaper, Mr Birla said that the growing engagement among the BRICS countries has also strengthened its parliamentary dimension through the BRICS Parliamentary Forum.The Lok Sabha Speaker said that the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum being hosted by India in New Delhi seeks to strengthen parliamentary dialogue, cooperation and collective action among BRICS member and partner countries. He added that through four dedicated plenary sessions, this Forum will examine how parliaments can contribute to translate the consensus of the BRICS Summit 2026 into domestic policies and programmers.Mr Birla further said that the BRICS parliaments are moral frameworks for governance that guide the democratic ethos of the people. He also emphasized that the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum is an opportunity to assert that global governance must belong to every citizen of the world.
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Oct 26, 2026, 02:08 AM
Over 50,000 Nominations Valid for Andhra Pradesh MPTC and ZPTC Elections

Over 50,000 Nominations Valid for Andhra Pradesh MPTC and ZPTC Elections

Nominations of over 50,000 candidates were found valid for MPTC and ZPTC elections in Andhra Pradesh, scheduled to be held on November 3. According to the State Election Commission (SEC), after scrutiny of nominations, a total of 50,815 nominations were found valid. As many as 46,045 nominations were valid for 9,829 Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies (MPTCs). The nominations of 4,770 candidates were filed valid for 659 Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies (ZPTCs). For MPTCs, 19,760 candidates of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) have filed nominations. Its ally Jana Sena Party (JSP) has filed 4,330 nominations, while another ally, BJP, has filed 1,049 nominations. The partners in the ruling NDA have not reached a formal seat-sharing agreement for these elections. Several aspirants from all three parties have filed their nominations. The leadership of the three allies are trying for an understanding to put up a united fight. A total of 17,726 candidates from the YSR Congress Party have filed nominations. For MPTCs, 1,693 candidates from TDP have filed nomination papers. JSP and BJP have filed 587 and 227 nominations, respectively. YSRCP has fielded 1,445 candidates. Appeals against rejection of nominations were filed on October 25 before the concerned Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) in the case of MPTCs and before the District Collector in the case of ZTPCs. The appellate authority will dispose of appeals on October 26. According to the SEC, October 27 will be the last day for withdrawal of candidatures. The same day, a final list of candidates will be published. Polling, wherever necessary, will be conducted on November 3. Repolling, if any, will be held on November 4. Counting of votes will be taken up on October 5. About 2.81 crore voters are eligible to cast their votes in elections to be held in 28 Zilla Praja Parishads. Out of the total 663 ZPTCs, polling will be held for 659 ZPTCs. Similarly, polling will be held for 9,829 MPTCs out of 9,858 MPTCs in the state.
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Oct 26, 2026, 02:03 AM
Lula da Silva Wins Brazilian Presidential Election

Lula da Silva Wins Brazilian Presidential Election

In Brazil, leftist leader Lula da Silva has won the presidential election. He will become the country's president for the fourth time at the age of 80. He defeated FlĂĄvio Bolsonaro in the electoral contest. Brazilian media and Data Folha ((Datafolha)) estimates that by the time the 99.97 percent vote count is complete, Lula has 51.76 percent of the valid votes, while FlĂĄvio Bolsonaro has 48.24 percent. Lula, a former factory worker and member of the Workers'Party, will become the second-longest-serving presidential candidate with this victory, ahead of only GetĂşlio Vargas in 2003. By the end of his current term, his total term in power will be 16 years, a record in Brazil's democratic history. Lula's victory comes at a time when inflation, rising cost of living, and major corruption are major issues during the election campaign. CNN reports that Lula has won the presidential election for the first time since 2010, when he was the presidential candidate.
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Oct 26, 2026, 02:02 AM
Israel's Election: A Referendum on Netanyahu's Leadership and Foreign Policy

Israel's Election: A Referendum on Netanyahu's Leadership and Foreign Policy

Going by pre-election estimates, neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his principal challenger, Gadi Eisenkot, former chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defence Forces, is expected to secure a majority in the 120-member Knesset in Israel. Such an outcome would be far from unusual — Israel held five general elections between 2019 and 2022. Netanyahu is seeking a seventh term as PM, and the election is widely being viewed as a referendum on his handling of Hamas’s horrific terror attack three years ago and Israel’s devastation of Gaza in response, which has drawn widespread international condemnation. Eisenkot, too, has made the October 7 attacks central to his campaign, holding Netanyahu responsible for what he describes as the country’s gravest security failure. With both leaders likely to depend on smaller parties to cobble together a governing coalition after the vote on October 27, that question may not be unambiguously settled. In any case, whoever takes the reins of power, little will change in Israel’s foreign policy. Netanyahu and Eisenkot may differ on domestic issues, from exemptions for ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) men from military service to the powers of the judiciary. But on Palestine, Iran and the wider region, their differences lie more in the means than the ends. Eisenkot has been critical of Netanyahu’s handling of the Gaza war, but like all Jewish parties except left-wing Democrats, he opposes Palestinian statehood. On Iran, he has called Netanyahu “unfit for launching another operation” without ruling out future strikes to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. In Lebanon and Syria, he supports retaining what Israel calls “security zones”. And on the West Bank, while pledging to crack down on settler violence, he has remained ambiguous on settlement expansion. A change of guard after the election may alter tactics, but is unlikely to fundamentally change Israel’s strategic course. Nevertheless, this election could prove pivotal for Israel and the region. US President Donald Trump ’s endorsement of Netanyahu shows how closely the Israeli leadership is tied to Washington’s West Asia strategy. With reports that the US and Israeli militaries are preparing for fresh strikes against Iran after the US midterm elections on November 3, the outcome in Israel is bound to have implications for the conflict’s next phase. The stakes, as framed by the energy crisis triggered by the war, are global.
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Oct 26, 2026, 02:01 AM
French Protests Continue, Turn Violent as Demonstrators Demand Change

French Protests Continue, Turn Violent as Demonstrators Demand Change

In France, protests have continued for the past two weeks. Shops have been looted. Anti-government slogans are being chanted. Protesters are attacking policemen. Protesters are turning violent on the streets. On Saturday, in addition to Paris, police in Lyon, Clermont-Ferrand, and Strasbourg dispersed crowds by firing tear gas at protesters. In Nice and Nantes, water cannons were used to try to control protesters. Meanwhile, President Macron has appealed to the people to end the movement, but the protesters are not ready to back down. Thousands of students joined the protest on Saturday. Initially, it was about the lack of teachers and poor conditions in Paris schools. It has now grown into a large nationwide movement against salaries, pensions, and economic inequality. Student leader Riyad Rani said, "Today, we are also demonstrating with our 10 demands that our recruitment programs be increased and our university teachers be given permanent positions, in addition to thousands of other demands."
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Oct 26, 2026, 01:52 AM
India Urges Global Cooperation to Counter Terrorism and Address Global Crises

India Urges Global Cooperation to Counter Terrorism and Address Global Crises

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that the use of terrorism as an instrument of statecraft is simply unacceptable, and it can never be justified or rationalised. He said, terrorism continues because not all states display zero tolerance for the menace. Dr Jaishankar was addressing an event held in New Delhi to mark 75th anniversary of Chinmaya Mission. He said, the world must develop sharper awareness about this common threat, and it must come together with stronger resolve to counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.He underlined the importance of peace, especially amid the ongoing conflicts in the world, and cautioned that war anywhere threatens peace everywhere. Dr Jaishankar cited the two major conflicts going on in the world, in Ukraine and in West Asia, and said societies and economies and people far away who have little say in the matter are actually paying the cost. External Affairs Minister said, India expresses global sentiment when we urge that dialogue and diplomacy are the only solution. The minister underlined that India is making efforts towards peace building and is open to working with other partners to that end.Dr Jaishankar reiterated that the Global South today faces a ‘4F’ crisis — of finance, fuel, food and fertiliser and said the Global North must realise that it has “equal stakes” in finding solutions. He said, international economy must be urgently derisked and nations provided with more diversified options. Stressing the need for a genuine dialogue, the minister said, market distortions through constriction and chokepoints only add to suffering. Dr Jaishankar said, United Nations must show leadership, and not be a spectator to global crises. He asserted that the case for reformed multilateralism gets stronger by the day.
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Oct 26, 2026, 01:51 AM
Trump Attacks Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul Al-Sayed, Calls Him 'Jihadi' and Demands Metal Detector Check

Trump Attacks Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul Al-Sayed, Calls Him 'Jihadi' and Demands Metal Detector Check

US President Donald Trump has stepped up his attacks on Michigan Senate candidate Abdul Al-Sayed. He called Al-Sayed a jihadi member of the Muslim Brotherhood. Trump compared Al-Sayed to the September 11 attackers and demanded that if he is elected to the US Senate in the November midterm elections, he must go through a metal detector. Addressing an election rally on Sunday in Port Huron, Michigan, Trump urged voters to support Republican candidate and former Congressman Mike Rogers. He accused Democrats of allowing violent and anti-American extremists into the United States. Al-Sayed has denied multiple times that he has any ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. Trump referred to Todd Beamer, a Michigan resident who helped fight the hijackers of United Airlines Flight 93 during the September 11, 2001 attacks. El-Sayed, a Michigan congressman, said that Todd would have to fight to stop him from entering the US Capitol 25 years later.
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Oct 26, 2026, 01:51 AM
Brazil's Leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Wins Presidential Election

Brazil's Leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Wins Presidential Election

In Brazil, Leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has defeated right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil’s intense presidential race. With this victory, Lula has become the only politician in modern Brazilian history who successfully rebound and win the second round after falling behind in the first. Incumbent Lula won the final runoff election with 51 percent of the vote and more than 51.49 million ballots. Meanwhile, Bolsonaro received 48.68 percent of the vote, which amounted to 48.8 million ballots. Just over 2.6 million votes separated the two candidates. Because of the close and highly contested race, voting stations across the country remained open two hours longer than originally planned.The former metalworker union leader, at the age of 80 will be sworn into office on 5th of January next year, breaking his own record as the oldest president to take the oath of office since Brazil returned to a democracy. This victory marks an unprecedented fourth non-consecutive term for Lula, who has run for the presidency a total of seven times.During his campaign, Lula has rallied supporters around cost-of-living issues. He championed a constitutional amendment passed this month that reduces the Brazilian workweek, and floated the possibility of providing free public transport on weekends. Lula’s victory stops a recent regional trend in South America, where right-wing leaders have swept recent presidential elections in nearby countries like Peru, Colombia, Argentina, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
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Oct 26, 2026, 01:50 AM
Israel's PM Netanyahu Orders Overthrow of Iran's Government Ahead of Elections

Israel's PM Netanyahu Orders Overthrow of Iran's Government Ahead of Elections

Israel goes to the polls on Tuesday. Ahead of the elections in Israel, PM Benjamin Netanyahu has made a big claim. Netanyahu has claimed to have overthrown Iran's regime. He has also given instructions to Mossad and ID for this. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that he has instructed Mossad, Israel's intelligence agency, and the military to overthrow Iran's government. He warned that despite earlier military strikes, Tehran could still pose a nuclear threat. In an interview with Israel's Channel 14, Netanyahu said, "I have instructed Mossad and IDF (Israeli army) to overthrow the Iranian regime. We have a chance to secure a bright future for the state of Israel. We have attacked them, but like a wounded scorpion, they can sting one last time and harm us." We have attacked them again, "Netanyahu said, and the Israeli leaders" will criticize their nuclear program. "
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Oct 26, 2026, 01:48 AM
Brazil's Lula da Silva Wins Historic Presidential Election Victory Over FlĂĄvio Bolsonaro

Brazil's Lula da Silva Wins Historic Presidential Election Victory Over FlĂĄvio Bolsonaro

In Brazil, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has regained power after defeating conservative candidate FlĂĄvio Bolsonaro in a tight race. Lula, 80, received 51.75 percent of the vote, while FlĂĄvio, son of former president and jailed Jair Bolsonaro, received 48.25 percent. Brazil's electoral authority confirmed the results. This victory is historic because for the first time since the end of the military dictatorship in 1985, a candidate has won the second round of the presidential election despite trailing in the first round. This result will maintain left-wing leadership in Latin America's largest economy. On October 4, in the first round of counting, Lula was about 2.2 million votes behind FlĂĄvio. After that, he changed his campaign and tried to reach out to voters, including young people, who had not yet been able to decide. He held a series of rallies, in which Lula's former president, Jair Bolsonaro's campaign chief of staff, was picked up again.
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Oct 26, 2026, 01:47 AM
Bengaluru Parking Rules Review Likely Amid Public Concern Over Annual Fees

Bengaluru Parking Rules Review Likely Amid Public Concern Over Annual Fees

BENGALURU: With ministers, MLAs, former mayors and corporators raising concern over annual parking fees against house owners parking their vehicles outside their homes under the proposed Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Parking Rules 2026 and possible resentment from the public, sources in the Urban Development Department (UDD) hinted that the decision is likely to be reviewed and withdrawn soon. The proposed draft policy states that owners have to pay Rs 25,000 to Rs 40,000 based on their site measurement. A UDD official said the clause that makes provision to collect parking fees from residents is under scrutiny by senior officers, following numerous objections by citizens. It is likely that the specific clause will be rolled back in the final rules. BTM Layout MLA and Minister Ramalinga Reddy was the first to ask the government to relook into the policy. “I had objected as it will cause inconvenience to the public,” he told TNIE. Former Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) mayor Sampath Raj too said the government will not take any step that will discomfort Bengalureans. “In future, sites measuring 30x40 sqft and 40x60 sqft and above will all have to show the parking area in their construction plan,” he added. Senior BJP leader and four-time MLA Satish Reddy from Bommanahalli said there is anger among the public over potholes, garbage and other infrastructure issues. The move to charge a hefty sum as parking fees will cause more anger against the government.
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Oct 26, 2026, 01:37 AM
Brazil's Presidential Election: A Choice Between Left-Wing Leadership and Growing US Influence

Brazil's Presidential Election: A Choice Between Left-Wing Leadership and Growing US Influence

The results of the Brazilian elections will determine whether the growing influence of the United States in Latin America will be stronger or the left-wing leadership will remain strong. Polls and pre-results showed a tight race between the two candidates. Lula, a veteran left-wing ideologue, has been in the news for some time now for his outspoken opposition to US President Donald Trump. His election rival FlĂĄvio Bolsonaro, who leans toward the United States and has been a Trump ally. FlĂĄvio, the son of jailed former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, won more than 2.2 million votes in the first round of the election earlier this month. However, more than 30.3 million people did not vote in a country with nearly 160 million voters, while voting is mandatory in Brazil. Lula and FlĂĄvio's views on issues such as relations with the United States, climate change, and social welfare are very different from each other. FlĂĄvio's victory in Latin America and his right-wing allies in Chile and Peru is the biggest in recent years.
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Oct 26, 2026, 01:35 AM
Congress Leaders Should Resolve Controversy Locally: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister

Congress Leaders Should Resolve Controversy Locally: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister

BENGALURU: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwara on Sunday said that there was no need for the Congress high command to intervene immediately in the alleged sting operation targeting former chief minister and Congress Working Committee member Siddaramaiah, and urged CM DK Shivakumar and KPCC president BK Hariprasad to resolve the issue through discussions at the state level. “There is no need to insist that the high command intervene immediately. The CM and the party president should discuss the issue and resolve it locally,” Parameshwara told reporters. He said the party had a general secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala to address such issues. Repeatedly expecting the high command to intervene in every matter would not help resolve problems, he said. On reports that a team of senior Congress leaders might be sent to Karnataka to address the developments, Dr Parameshwara said he had no information about it. Expressing concern that the controversy was overshadowing the government’s work, he said issues related to governance and development deserved greater public attention.
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Oct 26, 2026, 01:33 AM
Rahul Gandhi to Face Verdict in Defamation Case Against Him in UP's Sultanpur

Rahul Gandhi to Face Verdict in Defamation Case Against Him in UP's Sultanpur

A special MP-MLA court in UP's Sultanpur will pronounce its verdict in a defamation case against Rahul Gandhi on Monday after 8 years. The case is related to Rahul Gandhi's objectionable remarks against then BJP president and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in 2018, over which a local BJP leader had filed a case. Rahul Gandhi himself will be present in the court during the verdict, in view of which the district administration is also on alert mode. The complainant's advocate Santosh Kumar Pandey said that on October 13, Special MP-MLA court judge Shubham Verma had fixed October 26 for pronouncing the verdict in the case. He said that Congress MP from Rae Bareli Rahul Gandhi will have to appear in person in court on Monday. According to information, Rahul Gandhi can reach MP-MLA court in Sultanpur at around 11 am today. Security arrangements have been tightened in and around the court complex in view of his arrival. BJP leader and former president of district cooperative bank Vijay Mishra had filed a complaint against Rahul Gandhi on August 4, 2018, for making objectionable remarks against him during an election rally in Karnataka's Bengaluru.
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Oct 26, 2026, 01:32 AM
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Wins Election Comeback Against Right-Wing Challenger Flavio Bolsonaro

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Wins Election Comeback Against Right-Wing Challenger Flavio Bolsonaro

Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pulled off a dramatic comeback on Sunday as he clinched election victory against right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who trounced him in the first round. With Lula's victory, Brazil staved off a conservative wave that has seen numerous countries -- such as Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru -- all shift right, backed by US President Donald Trump. The leftist icon, who turns 81 on Tuesday, defied all projections to win an unprecedented fourth term. According to official results, he won 51.7 percent of the votes to 48.2 percent for Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro, who had entered election day confident with his lead in the polls. Since the first direct election following the end of Brazil’s dictatorship in 1989, no candidate who lost the first round had gone on to win the second. Fireworks and vuvuzelas rang out in Rio de Janeiro, while thousands of people dressed in red, the color of Lula's Workers' Party, streamed into the streets of Sao Paulo to celebrate. In a video posted to social media, the president appeared jumping for joy,wearing red, star-shaped glasses, at a hotel in Sao Paulo, where he is scheduled to speak to the press later.
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