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thehindu.com | 47 min. ago NEW

The debate over immunity to CEC, ECs

The SC has issued a notice to the Centre on a plea challenging Section 16 of the 2023 law, which grants CEC and ECs lifelong immunity for actions taken in discharge of official duties; the provision is more expansive than constitutional immunities provided to the President and Governors; as well as Parliamentary privileges granted to legislators

thehindu.com | 1 hrs. 34 min. ago

Trump says Ford Hood shooter’s military execution will not be livestreamed

“That said, the execution ⁠may be viewed in person by the immediate families of the victims, ‌if they so choose. They deserve to witness JUSTICE!” The U.S. President wrote

koreatimes.co.kr | 2 hrs. 2 min. ago

Lee pays tribute to firefighter killed in Bucheon factory fire

President Lee Jae Myung paid his respects Saturday to a firefighter who died while responding to a factory fire in Bucheon, west of Seoul, the presidential office said. Lee posthumously awarded firefighter Kim Jin-seok the Okjo Order of Service Merit in recognition of his dedication and sacrifice, and offered condolences to his bereaved family, the office said.

After paying his respects, Lee said, "The government must provide firefighters with recognition and support commensurate with their dedication and sacrifice." Lee also stressed the need to strengthen on-site safety measures to ensure that firefighters can perform their duties in safer working conditions. The president instructed Interior Minister Yoon Ho-jung, who accompanied him, to provide all necessary support for the treatment and recovery of firefighters injured in the blaze.

The government also plans to provide further honors for Kim, including arrangements for his burial at a national cemetery. The fire broke out at a four-story metalworking factory at 8:38 a.m. Friday and was fully extinguished at 11:06 a.m., according to fi

thehindu.com | 2 hrs. 22 min. ago

Rahul Gandhi urges President to reconsider Dushyant Gautam’s appointment as Governor over pending CBI probe

Rahul Gandhi referred to the Ankita Bhandari murder case and said the appointment raised concerns because Article 361 of the Constitution provides immunity to the President and Governors from criminal proceedings while they hold office

thehindu.com | 2 hrs. 22 min. ago

Vice-President’s visit: tight security arrangements in place in Kozhikode

Traffic restrictions will be in place in Kozhikode city from 4 p.m. on Friday. The restrictions will cover the route from Ramanattukara-Airport Road junction through Thondayad, Arayidathupalam, Mavoor Road, Mananchira, Palayam, and Pushpa Junction to Chalappuram

thehindu.com | 2 hrs. 44 min. ago

Heavy Russian strikes on Ukraine kill six, cut power in Kyiv

The attacks on multiple regions came after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine had received no warning from Western allies before a Russian strike on a Kyiv power plant.

dw.com | 2 hrs. 52 min. ago

Ilhan Omar: The US Democrat targeted by Donald Trump

Donald Trump has described her as "garbage" and a "criminal" who does nothing but "bitch." Congress member Ilhan Omar has long been the target of angry verbal attacks from the US president. But why her?

dailymail.com | 3 hrs. 13 min. ago

Trump can't stop himself from gushing over male senator's body: 'I've never done this with a man before'

'I stood right over here, and I examined his a**. I never did that- no, I never did that with a man before,' the president said/

thehindu.com | 3 hrs. 31 min. ago

MLC Varudu Kalyani is YSRCP’s Mayor candidate for Vizag

YSRCP State women’s wing president thanks party chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy for reposing faith in her, vows to make every effort to live up to the expectations of the party leadership

thehindu.com | 4 hrs. 40 min. ago

Mayawati demands regularisation of contractual employees working in Uttar Pradesh departments

BSP president Mayawati said that the party is against the exploitative system of outsourcing and contracting, especially in the government system

thehill.com | 4 hrs. 47 min. ago

Stephen A. Smith calls dinner with Trump, Bill Maher, Kid Rock 'shocking'

Commentator Stephen A. Smith said he was shocked President Trump hosted him, left-leaning comedian Bill Maher and conservative country star Kid Rock at the White House earlier this week, adding the White House gathering lasted more than four hours. “It was shocking. I certainly didn’t expect that amount of time,” Smith told CNN's Laura Coates...

thehindu.com | 5 hrs. 5 min. ago

Kalam connect: what made him the ‘People’s President’?

Only some people have the character and charisma to connect with most others. Our former President, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, was one of them. Some see him as the ‘Missile Man of India’. Certain others view him as the ‘People’s President’. Others still cherish his association with youngsters, and it is for this reason that his birthday was chosen to be celebrated as World Students’ Day in India.

Regardless of what it is, almost everyone feels a certain connection with Dr. Kalam. Read on to find out more...

dw.com | 5 hrs. 13 min. ago

Egypt's Ssisi says he'll defend Saudi Arabia, if asked

The Egyptian president said his country was ready to defend Saudi Arabia "if requested." The comments come amid escalating Houthi attacks.

thehill.com | 5 hrs. 36 min. ago

Trump: California officials will 'go to jail' if state ignores DOJ voter roll suit

President Trump reupped the Justice Department's (DOJ) warning that California officials could face criminal charges if they include the mail-in ballots of the over 200,000 people the federal government identified as potential non-U.S. citizens in their midterm election count. “They will all go to jail for a long period of time!!!” Trump wrote in a...

thehindu.com | 6 hrs. 16 min. ago

Trump downplays claims that Russia, China are helping Iran, says he does not believe it

U.S. President Trump dismissed the claims in a Truth Social post, as China agreed to import at least 10 million tonnes of U.S. coal in 2027 and 2028 following Xi Jinping’s September visit

thehindu.com | 6 hrs. 17 min. ago

Saudi Supreme Court sets aside Sri Lankan migrant worker’s death penalty

A fresh sentence is expected in the case, senior lawyer and President’s Counsel Upul Kumarapperuma, who was on the team sent to Riyadh by the Sri Lankan government, told The Hindu

thehindu.com | 6 hrs. 17 min. ago

Diplomats experience West Bengal Durga Pujas, explore business opportunities

West Bengal plays a significant role within the larger national ambition, Parthiv Neotia, president of the Indian Chamber of Commerce, which hosted the envoys, says

livemint.com | 6 hrs. 22 min. ago

Kolkata stampede Highlights: At least 17 dead in crush; PM announces ₹2L ex gratia; President expresses condolences

Kolkata Chorbagan stampede Highlights: A stampede-like situation broke out at Kolkata's Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal on 17 October amid heavy rain and overcrowding. At least 17 people lost their lives in the incident. Reports of fatalities remain subject to official confirmation.

kyivpost.com | 6 hrs. 47 min. ago

Zelensky Hails Improved Ties With Poland, Strong Alliance

President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that bilateral relations between Ukraine and Poland have markedly improved following productive consultations with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. He thanked Tusk and the Polish public for their sustained solidarity, emphasizing that Moscow is alarmed by the strong alliance between Kyiv and Warsaw.

Zelensky urged that complex issues be resolved calmly through mutual respect and continental security priorities, reinforcing bilateral ties that build upon earlier diplomatic outreach from Polish President Karol Nawrocki.

nytimes.com | 6 hrs. 50 min. ago

What to Know About the Violent Protests in Albania

Student demonstrations over education converged with broader protests against rising living costs and a luxury development linked to Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law.

foxnews.com | 6 hrs. 52 min. ago

Former US ambassador says South Korea prosecuted him over speech made on American soil

Ambassador Morse Tan faces trial in South Korea over comments he made about crimes allegedly committed by its president, claims Korean authorities have refuted.

thehindu.com | 7 hrs. 9 min. ago

Russian diesel not for us, but for world markets: Trump

That's a diesel deal. Not for us. That's being released into the world. That's not being released to us, says U.S. President Donald Trump

thehindu.com | 7 hrs. 10 min. ago

Red Cross calls for urgent de-escalation in West Asia

Civilians are paying an unacceptable price as a result of military operations in the Middle East, said Mirjana Spoljaric, the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

thehindu.com | 8 hrs. 35 min. ago

Expelled leader Rahul Mamkootathil’s association with Congress workers exposes rift in Pathanamthitta unit

Pathanamthitta DCC president’s decision to support the expelled leader in the aftermath of a recent clash between SFI and Youth Congress workers has drawn sharp objections from a section of district leaders and workers

thehindu.com | 8 hrs. 37 min. ago

BJP women MPs seek President’s intervention to suspend Congress MP from Lok Sabha

Former Jawaharlal Nehru University academic Angomcha Bimol Akoijam represents the Inner Manipur constituency in the Lok Sabha; he was dismissed by the university administration on October 9, after an internal enquiry found him guilty of sexual harassment

ft.com | 8 hrs. 45 min. ago

[$] Zelenskyy says Starlink speed limits in Ukraine are a ‘planned operation’

President says restrictions only apply in Ukraine and are hampering efforts to intercept Russian attacks

al-monitor.com | 9 hrs. 23 min. ago

Egypt's Sisi seeks parliament's backing to help defend Saudi Arabia if asked

CAIRO, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday Egypt would take any measures necessary to defend Saudi Arabia if asked, amid escalating Houthi attacks on the kingdom, and parliament announced an emergency session on Sunday."It is inconceivable that we would allow Saudi Arabia, its security or stability to be harmed," Sisi said at a graduation ceremony at the Egyptian Military Academy.

He said Egypt was not seeking to attack anyone, but was prepared to act in defence.

nytimes.com | 9 hrs. 25 min. ago

[$] Trump’s Bubble Is About to Burst

The president’s crazy actions have Democrats on the cusp of victory — and they’ll be coming for him.

nypost.com | 9 hrs. 27 min. ago

Netanyahu fires back at Obama after he accuses Israel of stealing land, defends Palestinian terror

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shot back at former President Obama after he claimed Israel had stolen Palestinian land.

thehindu.com | 9 hrs. 43 min. ago

Pakistan President declares emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, provincial government ceases to exist

An emergency allows Pakistan's federal government to assume key executive and legislative powers in a province during a security crisis or breakdown of constitutional governance

scmp.com | 9 hrs. 52 min. ago

AI used for first time to analyse lawmakers’ 5-year plan, policy address debate

Hong Kong’s legislature has for the first time used artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse lawmakers’ remarks during a three-day debate on the city’s first five-year plan and the latest annual policy address, with talent and the Northern Metropolis emerging as the most-discussed topics. Legislative Council president Starry Lee Wai-king said on Saturday that an overview of the six-session debate had been produced using AI.

The session on improving livelihood protections drew the largest number...

thehill.com | 10 hrs. ago

Final Trump arch plans submitted to city omit proposed military complex

Final site plans for President Trump’s proposed, 250-foot-tall triumphal arch do not mention the military features he previously said he would add to the project, according to documentation the Interior Department submitted to the National Capital Planning Commission. The president announced in late September the structure, slated to be built between Arlington National Cemetery...

dailymail.com | 10 hrs. 35 min. ago

Trump's war with the EU: How US president's hatred of the European bloc has exploded - fuelled by migrant crisis, rise of radical Islam and NATO 'freeloading'

Trump has not shied away from heated spats with Europe, which his administration accused of being on the brink of 'civilizational erasure' last December.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 10 hrs. 37 min. ago

Phulpati Dashain Messages: Nepal PM and President urge unity; Shah recalls Bhotekoshi floods

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah and President Ramchandra Paudel share heartfelt festive wishes for Bada Dashain, underlining family cohesion and social harmony. In light of recent floods, Shah expresses sympathy for those affected while advocating for recovery efforts. Paudel notes the festival’s significance in fostering goodwill and cultural richness across Nepal’s communities, urging citizens to cherish their traditions and unite in celebration despite struggles.

nypost.com | 10 hrs. 39 min. ago

SoCal sorority president speaks out on scandal that rocked Greek life at America’s top party school: ‘Sick to my stomach’

The president of a sorority at the University of California, Santa Barbara, is breaking her silence on an explosive discrimination scandal that rocked Greek life and sparked a revolt among sisters.

thehindu.com | 10 hrs. 56 min. ago

Lula stages mass rally ahead of Brazil's presidential run-off

Polls show the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, Flavio, is favoured to win the October 25 runoff

thehindu.com | 10 hrs. 56 min. ago

Sunil Bharti Mittal conferred France’s highest civilian award

Bharti Enterprises founder Sunil Bharti Mittal receives the Légion d’Honneur from French President Emmanuel Macron, in recognition of his role in deepening India-France economic ties

al-monitor.com | 11 hrs. 8 min. ago

Zelenskiy hopes for meeting with US and Russia during G20 summit

KYIV, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Ukraine, the United States and Russia could meet during a G20 summit in the US but Washington and Moscow have not confirmed the meeting and other venues are also possible, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday.The Group of 20 major economies, which includes the US and Russia but not Ukraine, is due to hold a summit in Miami in December.

nypost.com | 11 hrs. 11 min. ago

Katie Zacharia shares Instagram post praising Trump after being fired as White House press secretary

Ex-White House press secretary Katie Zacharia had nothing but kind words to say about President Trump hours after she left her post following just five days in the role.

theguardian.com | 11 hrs. 32 min. ago

Insults, odd obsessions and rambling thoughts: a week in Trump rallies

President has hit red states to drum up Republican support – and his increasingly strange performances are on full display Montana, Tennessee, Alaska. In the run-up to an election, a Republican president typically wouldn’t be campaigning in these traditionally red states.These aren’t normal times, however, and Donald Trump, an unpopular president leading an unpopular party, has held rallies in those states in the last week, seeking to drum up support.

But a series of eccentric performances from the president means his behavior has been the focus, rather than any of the candidates he is backing. Continue reading...