The Chancellor is said to be looking at the option of limiting tax breaks on contributions for both employers and employees.

Opposition leaders have criticised the government's announcement of a shortened winter parliamentary session, citing a record low of 17 sittings. Accusations of «Parliament-ophobia» and avoidance of key debates on unemployment and federalism have been leveled. Concerns were also raised about the session's delayed start and brevity, particularly its avoidance of Constitution Day.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on Rahul Gandhi and the INDIA bloc in Bihar, predicting their electoral wipeout. Shah accused the opposition of harboring infiltrators and warned against the return of 'jungle raj' under the RJD. He also took a dig at Lalu Prasad and Sonia Gandhi, highlighting concerns over their sons' political futures.

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar faces a significant political challenge in the 2025 assembly polls. After nearly two decades, voter fatigue is evident. Can Prime Minister Narendra Modi's enduring popularity and the BJP's national strength help Nitish Kumar retain power?

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated the organization serves society without seeking power, asserting Hindus are responsible for Bharat. He emphasized that all Indians share common ancestry and follow Indian culture, making everyone 'Hindu' in essence. Bhagwat clarified that 'Hindu Rashtra' aligns with the Constitution by uniting Hindu society.

The company says it intends to restore, repair and launch new generation

Presidents of Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile and Ecuador Javier Milei, Santiago Pena, Yamando Orsi, Gabriel Boric and Daniel Noboa attended the inauguration

The men's gold medals were won by Artyom Tadin and Sergey Kiryukhin, the women's competition was won by Taisiya Kireyeva and Anastasiya Lukanina

The Russian President instructed the Foreign and Defense Ministries, the special services and civilian agencies to make proposals on the possibility of preparing for nuclear weapons tests

The poll showed that almost four years after the end of Merkel's chancellorship, she is still popular, primarily among the supporters of the Greens and the Left Party, young voters and residents of urban agglomerations

[New Times] In «a significant step forward,» representatives from the Rwandan and Congolese governments "initialed the full text of the Regional Economic Integration Framework (REIF), on Friday, November 7, overseen by US Under Secretary Allison Hooker and US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos.

“I find it curious that this debate is being led by people who seem neither to read books nor to know how to make Excel sheets. When their spreadsheets become the foundation of the argument, I think the discussion has gone completely off track.”

Beyond the big governors and New York mayor contests, Democrats on Tuesday swept city councils, school boards and county commissions.

It's over for Keir Starmer. Don't take my word for it. Don't even be guided by the polls, which couldn't be more dire for him or his party. Just speak to his own MPs.

A high-spirited aristocratic couple recently lost the services of their butler who tired of the foul state they left their house in.

TEHRAN – Despite facing unilateral coercive measures, as well as restrictions on access to modern technologies, knowledge, financial support, and foreign investment, the Islamic Republic of Iran has achieved remarkable progress in adapting to climate change while considering further steps to take in the coming years, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE) has said.

The International Week of Science and Peace, November 9-15, was first observed in 1986 as part of the observance of the International Year of Peace.

TEHRAN – Nader Yar-Ahmadi, the head of the National Organization for Migration, and Guusje Korthals Altes, Director of the Middle East and North Africa Department at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, have discussed ways to support Iran in hosting Afghan nationals.

Delhi's air quality has entered the 'red zone' with AQI crossing 400, making it the country's second most polluted city. Despite hazardous levels in several areas, Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage 3 has not been enforced due to comparatively better air quality this November than last year, attributed to coordinated pollution control measures.

Operation Fish was a secret mission that would see Halifax play a key role in ensuring Britain's success in the war.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has strongly condemned Southern Railway for allegedly having school students sing an RSS song during the Vande Bharat Express inauguration. He called it a «blatant violation of constitutional principles» and accused the Railways of subverting national institutions with «Sangh Parivar politics.» MP John Brittas also criticized the move, deeming the inauguration «highly politicised.»

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that 'ease of justice' is crucial for ease of living and doing business, ensuring accessibility for all citizens. He highlighted the government's efforts in faster, inclusive justice delivery through Lok Adalats and the legal aid defence counsel system, resolving millions of disputes and aiding marginalized sections.

Belém (HOL) — Somalia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama on Friday called for urgent international action to combat climate change, as he addressed delegates at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil.

[RFI] Tunisia's migration policy is under scrutiny two years on from a deal with the European Union intended to discourage illegal migration from the North African country, and from a «replacement theory» speech the same year by President Kais Saied on the «dangers» of black migration. A recent Amnesty International report has highlighted widespread human rights violations in the country.

[RFI] The Republic of the Congo this week entered the international bond market for the first time since 2007, signalling a new confidence in its economic reforms and fiscal management.

[allAfrica] President Félix Tshisekedi's latest cabinet reshuffle is not a mere administrative update--it's a full-scale political recalibration. With 46 new faces in a 56-member cabinet, the Congolese leader has sent an unmistakable message: the era of shared power is over.

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar assured the public that the election's integrity remains intact despite VVPAT slips found roadside in Bihar's Samastipur. These were from mock polls, not actual voting. The assistant returning officer responsible has been suspended for negligence, and an FIR is being filed. The Election Commission acted swiftly after a video of the incident went viral.

Nasdaq shares are down almost 12 per cent on the week. Analysts are concerned that the estimated £1.1 trillion being pumped into the AI sector this year will not pay off

There was to be no mercy. The three duty policemen were to be blown to pieces at their desks by a digger carrying a 400lb bomb and if any of them attempted to escape, they were to be shot dead.

Hungary is the only EU nation that stands for peace and has “philosophical” differences with Brussels, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said Read Full Article at RT.com