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Indian publishers contest Modi government’s privacy law

The October 6 lawsuit, being ‌reported for the first time and due to be heard on October 27, 2026, is the most high-profile challenge to the government’s privacy ‌law

thehindu.com | 1 min. ago NEW

Government decision to reduce Value Added Tax on Aviation Turbine Fuel welcomed

mirror.co.uk | 9 min. ago NEW

Top Labour donor calls on government to 'go the whole hog' in energy bill reform to save households £400 a year

Green industrialist Dale Vince says government should scrap VAT and standing charges on both gas and electricity bills to deliver much needed savings for households

mirror.co.uk | 9 min. ago NEW

Car radios face the axe despite 50% increase in listeners - but safety could suffer

EXCLUSIVE: Modern car manufacture is threatening the future of the car radio - but governments are racing to save them, saying they are essential for public safety, due to daily threats from everything from natural disasters to cyber attacks

abcnews.com | 30 min. ago NEW

A cartoonist takes Japan’s new imperial succession law to court over male-only heirs

A popular Japanese cartoonist has sued the government over a revised imperial succession law

theguardian.com | 46 min. ago NEW

UK sanctions Sudanese military leaders implicated in El Fasher ‘campaign of rape’

Commanders suspected of sexual violence during the largest and fastest slaughter of civilians in more than 30 years have been subjected to travel ban and asset freezeSenior Sudanese commanders implicated in a “campaign of rape” have been targeted by the UK on the first anniversary of a mass atrocity that saw tens of thousands of civilians killed over several days.A year after the fall of El Fasher, the British government said it had sanctioned military leaders from both sides in the country’s ongoing conflict whom it suspected of sexual violence during the siege of the city.

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livemint.com | 51 min. ago NEW

Israel elections 2026: What happens if no party can secure a 61-seat Knesset majority? Top scenarios explained

Israel’s 2026 elections: With 61 of 120 seats needed for a majority, parties could explore alliances, a unity government, minority rule or fresh elections if negotiations fail.

thehindu.com | 1 hrs. 25 min. ago

Centre urged to facilitate return of Keralites stranded in Saudi Arabia

Special Representative of Keralam government G. Devarajan, writes to the Civil Aviation Minister, citing difficulties faced by a large number of Keralites due to the prevailing volatile situation and disruptions to air services

rferl.org | 1 hrs. 29 min. ago

What Now For Serbia After Vucic's Stunning Election Defeat?

Who will lead the next government of Serbia, after Aleksandar Vucic lost parliamentary elections, can the protest movement turn electoral success into stable rule, and what the result could mean for Serbia’s balancing relations with the European Union, Russia, and China?

thehindu.com | 2 hrs. 2 min. ago

Lift protest curbs by Constitution Day or face civil disobedience, groups in Bengaluru tell Karnataka government

Criticising the Congress government’s ‘double standards’, the groups pointed out that the Congress demand for the right to protest and reclaim streets in Delhi while protesters raising similar demands in Bengaluru face detention and police cases.

koreatimes.co.kr | 2 hrs. 12 min. ago

HRW urges Korea to ease restrictions on proposed abortion pill rules

WASHINGTON — Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged South Korea to ensure wider access to abortion pills as the country moves to formally introduce the medication next year, describing the initiative as an important step but warning that restrictions could make abortion services inaccessible. In a press release issued Sunday, the New York-based international human rights group said the Seoul government's plan to formally introduce medication abortion in 2027 would help address a longstanding regulatory gap but criticized proposed restrictions on its use.

"Allowing the use of abortion pills is an important step, but South Korean lawmakers need to ensure that regulations aren't so restrictive that abortions are inaccessible and unaffordable," Susanne Bergsten, acting women's rights research assistant at HRW, said in the release. "South Korea's National Assembly should swiftly align abortion legislation with international human rights standards to protect patients and providers," she added.

Last month, the South Korean government announced a plan to formally allow the use of abortion pills by

ft.com | 2 hrs. 16 min. ago

[$] NHS consultants in England to go on strike in November

Stoppage is first test on public sector pay and conditions for Burnham government

euronews.com | 2 hrs. 17 min. ago

Swedish government blocks ChatGPT and Claude. Here’s why

The ban on employees using browser-based versions of ChatGPT and Claude took effect on Monday 26 October amid security concerns over data processing.

nypost.com | 2 hrs. 26 min. ago

Crucial swing voters troubled by DSA, new poll shows: ‘Souring on socialism’

Nearly 60% also felt the Democratic Party was controlled by the far left, again up from 50% in September, and 82% indicated they favor personal freedom and free markets over government control.

thehindu.com | 2 hrs. 46 min. ago

After slashing VAT on jet fuel, Tamil Nadu government asks airlines to add more services from Chennai airport

Sources said that the airlines have assured to expand services after the State government reduced the VAT on jet fuel from 29 per cent to 16 per cent; the airlines, however, have not given a timeframe for the implementation

thehindu.com | 2 hrs. 47 min. ago

Launch of virtual autopsy at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital likely to take time

The Forensic Medicine Department has submitted a detailed list of the facilities to be introduced at the hospital, including the staff to be appointed and the equipment to be installed, to the government

livemint.com | 2 hrs. 56 min. ago

Who is Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi? Meet the former Tamil Nadu minister arrested in ₹100 crore school scam case

Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi is a DMK leader from Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, and a close associate of DMK youth wing secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin. He served as the state's school education minister after the DMK formed the government in 2021.

iol.co.za | 3 hrs. 1 min. ago

BlindSA takes government to court over delayed Marrakesh Treaty accession

Blind SA has taken the government to court over delays in joining the Marrakesh Treaty, which would give blind and visually impaired students access to books available overseas. The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has called for urgent action to address the delays.

thehindu.com | 3 hrs. 32 min. ago

SP urges public to report corruption within government offices without fear

P. Jagadeesh unveils posters on the toll-free number 1064 of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, emphasises public cooperation is essential for eradicating corruption

thehindu.com | 3 hrs. 33 min. ago

Man arrested for cheating four persons of ₹1.32 crore on promise of govt. jobs

The accused allegedly promised government jobs to four persons and issued them fake TNPSC appointment orders

iol.co.za | 3 hrs. 44 min. ago

Ramaphosa dismisses DA polling, insists ANC will win local government elections

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed confidence in his party’s electoral prospects, dismissing internal DA polling that suggests the opposition party could emerge as the largest party in six of South Africa’s eight metros.

thehindu.com | 4 hrs. 13 min. ago

Ambani, Adani outlets among Indian publishers contesting Modi government’s privacy law

The October 6 lawsuit, being ‌reported for the first time and due to be heard on October 27, 2026, is the most high-profile challenge to the government’s privacy ‌law

thehindu.com | 4 hrs. 14 min. ago

Cyclone Arnab threat: Naidu orders evacuations, puts Andhra Pradesh on high alert

With heavy to extremely heavy rain forecast in 13 districts on October 28 and 29, the government steps up disaster preparedness, shifts 4,711 pregnant women to health facilities and deploys 15 NDRF and SDRF teams; R&B department readies emergency teams to ensure road safety and swift restoration of traffic

theguardian.com | 4 hrs. 15 min. ago

UK looking to give carmakers incentives to turn EVs into ‘power plants on wheels’

V2G tech enables drivers to charge automatically when electricity is cheaper and then sell some back to the grid at times of high demandBusiness live – latest updatesElectric cars that can be used as “power plants on wheels” could be given government backing as part of plans under consideration to help UK manufacturers.Ministers are considering giving manufacturers incentives to add “vehicle to grid” (V2G) technology to cars as part of its review of the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate.

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mirror.co.uk | 4 hrs. 19 min. ago

Households warned 'don't miss' 5 easily overlooked essentials in home emergency kit

The government has advised families to be prepared for an emergency with stores of food and other essentials - but one expert says there are some key items that might be missed

thehindu.com | 4 hrs. 51 min. ago

India’s E85 fuel rollout: what it means for motorists

The Central Government’s E85 fuel push ramps up with 500 outlets planned by December 2026, but vehicle compatibility remains a challenge. The move may reduce imports, but not without costs for vehicle owners

theguardian.com | 4 hrs. 53 min. ago

‘Maxxing’ is Dictionary.com’s word of the year: ‘It’s cooler than saying you’re doing more’

As all facets of our lives are optimized, the suffix has become inescapable - and experts predict it’s around to stayMaxxing is not a new concept. Dungeons and Dragons players have been “min-maxing” character stats for years; Will Smith was maxin’ and relaxin’ in the 90s; as far back as the 40s, the term was used in game theory.But in the past few years, as all facets of our lives are optimized, the suffix has become inescapable.

We’re personalitymaxxing to charm our peers and sleepmaxxing to get the best possible rest; the Pentagon brags about “lethalitymaxxing”. Continue reading...

euromaidanpress.com | 5 hrs. 18 min. ago

Kazakhstan prepares a list for Moscow, Kenya appeals to Kyiv: three governments try to get citizens out of Russia’s war

Kyrgyzstan says some of its migrants are forced into contracts, and Russia told Kenya that unit commanders rule on requests to quit, case by case.

thehindu.com | 5 hrs. 32 min. ago

Fire breaks out at Delhi’s North Block; six fire tenders deployed, no casualties

A minor fire broke out at Delhi’s North Block, which houses key Union government offices, on Monday morning, October 26, 2026

smh.com.au | 5 hrs. 36 min. ago

AI supercharges cyberattacks on Australia, with superannuation savings in the firing line

Australia’s cybercop is dealing with an 80 per cent surge in attacks as criminals and foreign governments use new AI to target the country.

thehill.com | 5 hrs. 50 min. ago

The House is sitting on the evidence about pulsed microwave attacks

Two years ago, I implored Congress and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence specifically to allow me to brief them on evidence the U.S. government possesses of pulsed microwave attacks allegedly perpetrated by Russia, causing so-called Havana Syndrome. These attacks have injured hundreds of U.S. government personnel, including myself, my wife and my two...

thehindu.com | 6 hrs. 10 min. ago

‘No understanding of nationalism’: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari slams TMC

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari accused the previous government of adopting the ‘Joy Bangla’ slogan of Bangladesh; takes a dig at CJP

thehindu.com | 6 hrs. 49 min. ago

Pakistan’s Punjab government extends detention of Imran Khan’s sisters by 30 days

Aleema Khan, Noreen Niazi and Dr. Uzma Khan remain in Kot Lakhpat Jail under a public safety law, as PTI leader Moonis Elahi calls the detention “politically motivated”

iol.co.za | 6 hrs. 58 min. ago

Ghost worker scandal: 4,323 suspicious cases flagged on state payroll

Parliament wants answers after Treasury flagged 4,323 suspicious government payroll cases, calling for investigations into those responsible, the recovery of lost money and stronger controls to prevent ghost workers.

globalnews.ca | 7 hrs. 8 min. ago

‘They buy because it’s easy’: Legal shops want more than enforcement to fight illegal pot

Though the Ford government says it’s planning to introduce new measures to crack down on illicit cannabis sales, legal retailers are questioning why it took eight years following legalization for enforcement tools to be bolstered. Several legal sellers told Global News they want Ontario to take the new rules a step further, by allowing the...

thehindu.com | 7 hrs. 26 min. ago

Odisha’s contempt petition in Supreme Court over Kotia panchayat election

Explained | The Odisha government filed a contempt of court petition against the Andhra Pradesh government in the Supreme Court challenging the notification for the forthcoming election in Kotia

thehindu.com | 9 hrs. 4 min. ago

Amid row, Keralam’s UDF govt says cost of generic SMA drug can be cut further

Health Minister K. Muraleedharan tells Assembly that UDF government’s aim, eventually, is to offer medicines free of cost to all SMA patients. LDF Opposition stages walkout after adjournment motion rejected

scmp.com | 9 hrs. 10 min. ago

‘Fed up’ Malaysian sultan rebukes scandal-hit pilgrimage fund, demands accountability

A Malaysian ruler has demanded accountability over the mismanagement of a pilgrimage fund, where a government rescue, criminal proceedings against former officials and half-hearted reforms have fuelled concerns over political influence in an institution entrusted with the savings of millions of Muslims in the country.

Tabung Haji holds the savings of more than 9.8 million depositors and helps Malaysian Muslims finance and undertake the pilgrimage to Mecca, a religious obligation for those with...

iol.co.za | 9 hrs. 15 min. ago

Johannesburg businesses on the brink as crime and service failures escalate

Businesses in Johannesburg’s CBD are struggling with rising crime, prolonged power outages and mounting operating costs, with some forced to close or relocate ahead of the November 4 local government elections.

iol.co.za | 9 hrs. 15 min. ago

Billions to leave: Government pays public servants to exit. Here's how to qualify

Government aims to save R4.4 billion annually through early retirement and voluntary exit incentives for public servants aged 55 to 63. Here’s how the programmes work, who qualifies and what employees need to know before applying