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Wayanad bypoll fixed for November 13, Priyanka set for election debut

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is set to make her electoral debut in the bypoll for Kerala's Wayanad Lok Sabha seat on November 13, replacing brother Rahul Gandhi. The seat was vacated as Rahul chose to retain Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh.
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Wayanad bypoll fixed for November 13, Priyanka set for election debut

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is set to make her electoral debut in the bypoll for Kerala's Wayanad Lok Sabha seat on November 13, replacing brother Rahul Gandhi. The seat was vacated as Rahul chose to retain Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh.

EC modifies Sharad faction symbol for more visibility on EVM

The Election Commission has enlarged the symbol size of Sharad Pawar's NCP faction on EVMs for better visibility. Despite requests, the 'Trumpet' remains in Maharashtra's list of free symbols due to its distinct shape. Additionally, the NCP-SP is permitted t
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EC modifies Sharad faction symbol for more visibility on EVM

The Election Commission has enlarged the symbol size of Sharad Pawar's NCP faction on EVMs for better visibility. Despite requests, the 'Trumpet' remains in Maharashtra's list of free symbols due to its distinct shape. Additionally, the NCP-SP is permitted to accept public contributions ahead of the Maharashtra assembly polls.

Quota row puts an out-of-sync Mahayuti in a tighter spot

Protests by Maratha, OBC, and Dhangar communities in Marathwada are influencing voting patterns. The BJP-led Mahayuti faces significant challenges, with internal tensions and quota disputes threatening its prospects. Prominent activists push for specific quot
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Quota row puts an out-of-sync Mahayuti in a tighter spot

Protests by Maratha, OBC, and Dhangar communities in Marathwada are influencing voting patterns. The BJP-led Mahayuti faces significant challenges, with internal tensions and quota disputes threatening its prospects. Prominent activists push for specific quota solutions, impacting both Mahayuti and MVA political strategies.

DIRECT. Ministre des Outre-mer en Nouvelle-Calédonie : François-Noël Buffet est arrivé place Bir Hakeim, à Nouméa

François-Noël Buffet a réservé son premier déplacement en Outre-mer à la Nouvelle-Calédonie. Cinq mois après le début des violences, les urgences sont nombreuses et les attentes encore plus. Après les traditionnels honneurs militaires et la coutume
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DIRECT. Ministre des Outre-mer en Nouvelle-Calédonie : François-Noël Buffet est arrivé place Bir Hakeim, à Nouméa

François-Noël Buffet a réservé son premier déplacement en Outre-mer à la Nouvelle-Calédonie. Cinq mois après le début des violences, les urgences sont nombreuses et les attentes encore plus. Après les traditionnels honneurs militaires et la coutume d’accueil au Sénat coutumier, la journée du mercredi 16 octobre est consacrée aux rendez-vous avec avec les présidents d'institutions et les maires. Suivez ce premier jour de visite avec NC La 1ère.

Cash, caste, crop: Maha results will hinge on several factors

The Mahayuti alliance faces a crucial election in Maharashtra on Nov 20, following a poor performance in the LS polls. Major issues include farmer distress, unemployment, and caste-based demands. The BJP aims to retain power amidst internal splits and opposit
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Cash, caste, crop: Maha results will hinge on several factors

The Mahayuti alliance faces a crucial election in Maharashtra on Nov 20, following a poor performance in the LS polls. Major issues include farmer distress, unemployment, and caste-based demands. The BJP aims to retain power amidst internal splits and opposition gains.

German airline penalized for ‘discriminating’ against Jewish passengers

The US Department of Transportation has announced a record $4 million fine on Lufthansa for denying boarding to 128 Orthodox Jewish men Read Full Article at RT.com
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German airline penalized for ‘discriminating’ against Jewish passengers

The US Department of Transportation has announced a record $4 million fine on Lufthansa for denying boarding to 128 Orthodox Jewish men Read Full Article at RT.com

US forced firms to cut ties with USSR during 1970s arms race – declassified doc

American companies were forced to stop cooperating with the USSR during the 1970s arms race, declassified documents show Read Full Article at RT.com
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US forced firms to cut ties with USSR during 1970s arms race – declassified doc

American companies were forced to stop cooperating with the USSR during the 1970s arms race, declassified documents show Read Full Article at RT.com

'EVMs more robust than Hezbollah pagers': EC shoots down Cong claim

The Election Commission rejected Congress's allegations of EVM tampering, comparing their security to Hezbollah's compromised pagers. Congress spokesperson Rashid Alvi had urged for paper ballots, citing the PM's ties with Israel. BJP dismissed these claims,
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'EVMs more robust than Hezbollah pagers': EC shoots down Cong claim

The Election Commission rejected Congress's allegations of EVM tampering, comparing their security to Hezbollah's compromised pagers. Congress spokesperson Rashid Alvi had urged for paper ballots, citing the PM's ties with Israel. BJP dismissed these claims, attributing such accusations to Congress's political desperation.

Exit polls not scientific, they just create a 'distortion': EC

Election Commission criticizes exit polls for lack of scientific basis and transparency, and warns against creating false expectations. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar highlighted the mismatch between early media trends and actual results, urging intr
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Exit polls not scientific, they just create a 'distortion': EC

Election Commission criticizes exit polls for lack of scientific basis and transparency, and warns against creating false expectations. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar highlighted the mismatch between early media trends and actual results, urging introspection and self-regulation by broadcasters and pollsters to ensure accurate reporting.

EC to write to each Haryana complainant, counter their claims

Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar rebutted Congress's claims of EVM irregularities in Haryana, asserting that the machines are secure and all procedures are conducted under candidate oversight. He addressed 20 complaints on EVM snags, emphasizing transp
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EC to write to each Haryana complainant, counter their claims

Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar rebutted Congress's claims of EVM irregularities in Haryana, asserting that the machines are secure and all procedures are conducted under candidate oversight. He addressed 20 complaints on EVM snags, emphasizing transparency and the robustness of the election process through extensive documentation and security measures.

Election Commission tackles urban voter apathy in Maharashtra and Jharkhand ahead of 2024 polls

The Election Commission addresses urban voter apathy in Maharashtra and Jharkhand by scheduling mid-week polling and planning meetings with municipal officials to improve turnout. Notably low voter turnouts in urban areas contrast sharply with state averages
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Election Commission tackles urban voter apathy in Maharashtra and Jharkhand ahead of 2024 polls

The Election Commission addresses urban voter apathy in Maharashtra and Jharkhand by scheduling mid-week polling and planning meetings with municipal officials to improve turnout. Notably low voter turnouts in urban areas contrast sharply with state averages, prompting initiatives to encourage greater participation.

Jharkhand seat-sharing challenge for both INDIA bloc & NDA

INDIA bloc parties in Jharkhand criticize the Election Commission for hastily scheduling assembly elections alongside Maharashtra, though they express readiness to face the BJP-led NDA. Seat-sharing remains a complex issue for both alliances, with key partie
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Jharkhand seat-sharing challenge for both INDIA bloc & NDA

INDIA bloc parties in Jharkhand criticize the Election Commission for hastily scheduling assembly elections alongside Maharashtra, though they express readiness to face the BJP-led NDA. Seat-sharing remains a complex issue for both alliances, with key parties negotiating candidacies to maximize their electoral chances.

Kiev upset about West’s refusal to open ‘second front’ against Russia

Mikhail Podolyak, an adviser to the chief of staff of the Ukrainian president’s office, expressed hope that anti-Russian sanctions will be stepped up
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Kiev upset about West’s refusal to open ‘second front’ against Russia

Mikhail Podolyak, an adviser to the chief of staff of the Ukrainian president’s office, expressed hope that anti-Russian sanctions will be stepped up

Over 90 projectiles fired at Israel from Lebanon — IDF

«The IDF will continue to defend the State of Israel and its people against the threat posed by the Hezbollah terrorist organization,» the Israel Defense Forces pledged
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Over 90 projectiles fired at Israel from Lebanon — IDF

«The IDF will continue to defend the State of Israel and its people against the threat posed by the Hezbollah terrorist organization,» the Israel Defense Forces pledged

Pentagon urges not to compare US support to Ukraine, Israel

US Department of Defense Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said that the two conflicts require different capabilities and approaches and «it is a little bit of apples and oranges here»
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Pentagon urges not to compare US support to Ukraine, Israel

US Department of Defense Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said that the two conflicts require different capabilities and approaches and «it is a little bit of apples and oranges here»

Burkina Faso wants more Russian military instructors, weapons — PM

«Russia is an ideal partner in anti-terrorist fight» and is capable of «resisting the West as a military power,» Joachim Kyelem stressed
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Burkina Faso wants more Russian military instructors, weapons — PM

«Russia is an ideal partner in anti-terrorist fight» and is capable of «resisting the West as a military power,» Joachim Kyelem stressed

Les obsèques d'Edna Tepava en métropole, ses cendres vont bientôt rejoindre le fenua

Edna Tepava, reine de beauté polynésienne est décédée dans l'hexagone où elle s'était installée depuis quelques années. Ses obsèques ont eu lieu à Rochefort ce mardi 15 octobre
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Les obsèques d'Edna Tepava en métropole, ses cendres vont bientôt rejoindre le fenua

Edna Tepava, reine de beauté polynésienne est décédée dans l'hexagone où elle s'était installée depuis quelques années. Ses obsèques ont eu lieu à Rochefort ce mardi 15 octobre

Svavarsdóttir excludes the Left-Green Movement's participation in the acting government

Svandís Svavarsdóttir, chairman of the Left-Green Movement, says the party's MPs will not participate in the executive government under these circumstances.
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Svavarsdóttir excludes the Left-Green Movement's participation in the acting government

Svandís Svavarsdóttir, chairman of the Left-Green Movement, says the party's MPs will not participate in the executive government under these circumstances.

Rwanda: The Promise of Artificial Intelligence in African Financial Services

[New Times] The Future of Financial Services Summit, held last week in London, brought together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to explore how AI is transforming the financial sector. This event focused on moving beyond the hype to examine real
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Rwanda: The Promise of Artificial Intelligence in African Financial Services

[New Times] The Future of Financial Services Summit, held last week in London, brought together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to explore how AI is transforming the financial sector. This event focused on moving beyond the hype to examine real-world applications of AI, particularly in areas such as credit decisioning, financial inclusion, and the broader transformation of the financial services value chain.

Rwanda: APR Teams Lift 2024 Nyerere Volleyball Championship

[New Times] Rwanda's APR women and men volleyball clubs emerged winners of the 2024 Nyerere International Volleyball tournament that concluded in Moshi, Tanzania, on Monday, October 14.
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Rwanda: APR Teams Lift 2024 Nyerere Volleyball Championship

[New Times] Rwanda's APR women and men volleyball clubs emerged winners of the 2024 Nyerere International Volleyball tournament that concluded in Moshi, Tanzania, on Monday, October 14.

Goal to end extreme poverty by 2030 'out of reach': World Bank

A global target of ending extreme poverty by 2030 is «out of reach,» said the World Bank on Tuesday, adding it could take three decades or more to do so. «Global poverty reduction has slowed to a near standstill, with 2020–30 set to be a
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Goal to end extreme poverty by 2030 'out of reach': World Bank

A global target of ending extreme poverty by 2030 is «out of reach,» said the World Bank on Tuesday, adding it could take three decades or more to do so. «Global poverty reduction has slowed to a near standstill, with 2020–30 set to be a lost decade,» according to a new report assessing progress on eliminating poverty after the Covid-19 pandemic. The world is experiencing serious setbacks after decades of progress, noted World Bank senior managing director Axel van Trotsenburg. This comes amid overlapping challenges including slow economic growth, the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as climate shocks. He warned that with these crises, «a business-as-usual approach will no longer work.» Almost 700 million people, or 8.5 percent of the global population, live on less than $2.15 daily -- the threshold for extreme poverty. This is set to remain at 7.3 percent in 2030. Today, extreme poverty remains concentrated in countries with low growth and fragility, many in Sub-Saharan Africa, the World Bank said. And 44 percent of the world's population lives on below $6.85 a day, which is the poverty line for upper-middle-income countries. «The number of people living under this poverty line has barely changed since 1990 due to population growth,» the bank noted. It added that «future poverty reduction requires economic growth that is less carbon emissions-intensive than in the past.» Nearly one in five people are expected to be hit by a severe weather shock in their lifetime, and will struggle to bounce back from it, according to the World Bank. © Agence France-Presse

Africa: How African Women Are Protecting Communities From Devastating Droughts

[allAfrica] The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have released a new global report today - the International Day of Rural Women - calling for better recognition a
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Africa: How African Women Are Protecting Communities From Devastating Droughts

[allAfrica] The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have released a new global report today - the International Day of Rural Women - calling for better recognition and support for women-led efforts to protect vulnerable communities from the devastating effects of drought.

Africa: The New Public Health Order - Charting Africa's Path to Health Sovereignty

[allAfrica] The Africa CDC was the first to declare the current mpox outbreak in some African countries as a public health emergency of continental security. This was followed by WHO's declaration of mpox as a public health emergency of international concern
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Africa: The New Public Health Order - Charting Africa's Path to Health Sovereignty

[allAfrica] The Africa CDC was the first to declare the current mpox outbreak in some African countries as a public health emergency of continental security. This was followed by WHO's declaration of mpox as a public health emergency of international concern. In addition to mpox, there is a Marburg Virus Disease outbreak in Rwanda, which has killed at least 12 people and spread to other countries. Indeed, disease outbreaks and reemerging diseases have placed immense strain on

Man sentenced, ordered deported for killing woman, injuring 2 others in Surrey, B.C.

A Metro Vancouver man will spend up to four years in prison before he is deported after pleading guilty to a triple stabbing that left his sister-in-law dead and two others, including a two-year-old girl, seriously injured.
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Man sentenced, ordered deported for killing woman, injuring 2 others in Surrey, B.C.

A Metro Vancouver man will spend up to four years in prison before he is deported after pleading guilty to a triple stabbing that left his sister-in-law dead and two others, including a two-year-old girl, seriously injured.

90 charges withdrawn against father and his common-law partner in Edmonton child abuse case

Charges have been withdrawn against a man and a woman who faced a combined 90 charges in a child and animal abuse case.
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90 charges withdrawn against father and his common-law partner in Edmonton child abuse case

Charges have been withdrawn against a man and a woman who faced a combined 90 charges in a child and animal abuse case.

Bomb threats: Singapore scrambles jets for AI Express flight from Madurai; lands safely

Hoax threat messages have disrupted flight schedules, affecting at least 10 flights over 1.5 days, resulting in diversions and delays. Airlines and aviation authorities are calling for stringent actions against perpetrators, emphasizing passenger safety and l
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Bomb threats: Singapore scrambles jets for AI Express flight from Madurai; lands safely

Hoax threat messages have disrupted flight schedules, affecting at least 10 flights over 1.5 days, resulting in diversions and delays. Airlines and aviation authorities are calling for stringent actions against perpetrators, emphasizing passenger safety and legal repercussions for disruptions caused.