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'Eerie parallel' seen in Elon Musk's grip over GOP: historian

X owner Elon Musk flexed his political muscles last week when he used his platform to kill a bipartisan deal to keep the federal government open. According to Vanderbilt University historian Nicole Hemmer, this kind of outside influence is hardly novel for Republicans, who for decades received their marching orders from the late right-wing radio host Rush Limbaugh. Writing at …

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2 hours, 22 minutes ago

10 lakh youths got Central govt. jobs in 18 months, says Union Minister Kishan Reddy

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: In the last one and a half years, almost 10 lakh youths have been given permanent government jobs by the Modi government. Without any political interference, the Central government is conducting the recruitment process transparently in a mission mode, based on candidates’ qualifications and talent, said Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy. Addressing the Rozgar Mela at Central Reserve …

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2 hours, 23 minutes ago

Row over demolition of Azam Jahi Mills workers’ union building

Deccan Chronicle

Warangal: The demolition of a 75-year-old Workers' Union building of Azam Jahi Mills, the last standing remnant of the iconic mill, allegedly by land sharks, has triggered a political storm in Warangal. The controversy escalated when former MLC Konda Muralidhar Rao laid the foundation stone for the complex, drawing sharp criticism from Opposition parties and labour unions. BJP leader Errabelli …

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2 hours, 25 minutes ago

Invoking BR Ambedkar Doesn't Fix a Flawed Constitution

The Quint

In my 2016 article, “Ambedkar’s ‘United States of India,’” I outlined his vision, which he presented to the Assembly’s Subcommittee on Fundamental Rights just seven months before being appointed to the Drafting Committee. I have previously discussed why Ambedkar rejected Nehru’s Constitution. It does not suit anybody.” Ambedkar opposed the Constitution’s highly centralized system, which concentrated power in the hands …

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3 hours, 14 minutes ago

Israeli women mobilize against ultra-Orthodox military exemptions

Raw Story

Exhausted by more than 14 months of war, the wives and mothers of Israeli soldiers are uniting in protest against exemptions from conscription for ultra-Orthodox men. Ultra-Orthodox residents passed by, some running, as protesters holding Israeli flags and banners shouted through megaphones demanding "conscription for all". The military has asked for extra manpower in light of the war in Gaza …

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3 hours, 33 minutes ago

Gaslighting and the price good people pay for confronting the latest American tragedy

Raw Story

I’d be lying if I didn’t admit to being at least mildly jealous of the people who refuse to give modern-day politics, and the sorry state of our fading nation the worry they so haughtily demand. I’ll see them during my rare visits to Facebook, and I swear to you, if the America-attacking Trump threatened imminent nuclear Armageddon, they’d be …

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7 hours, 15 minutes ago

Trump asserts leadership, dismisses claims of Musk’s presidential influence

Deccan Chronicle

President-elect Donald Trump made it clear on Sunday that while Elon Musk plays a prominent role in his administration but he will not be the one calling the shots. While praising Musk as a “great guy,” Trump clarified that Musk’s role would be in leading the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, an agency aimed at reducing the size of …

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13 hours, 4 minutes ago

'That may have backfired': Ex-GOP staffer says Mike Johnson's plan came back to bite him

Raw Story

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson tried to flex his political muscle, but instead got hit in the face, according to a former Republican staffer. Brendan Buck, a former key adviser to ex-House Speaker Paul Ryan, appeared on MSNBC Sunday.Buck, who was counselor to Ryan and press secretary to former speaker John A. Boehner, has previously defended Donald Trump against allegations …

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13 hours, 39 minutes ago

Takeaways from Trump’s 1st rally speech as president-elect

Associated Press

PHOENIX — President-elect Donald Trump came to Arizona on Sunday for his first rally speech since winning the November election. We’re going to really give it a shot.” Trump, who likes to say that his clear but close victory was a landslide, argued: “There’s a spirit that we have now that we didn’t have just a short while ago.” Trump …

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14 hours, 30 minutes ago

Gangrape, fraud case against UP BJP MLA, 15 others, legislator calls it 'conspiracy'

India Today

A gangrape and fraud case has been filed against 16 people, including a BJP MLA and his relatives, in Uttar Pradesh's Badaun district after directions from a local court. The case against MLA Harish Shakya from Badaun's Bilsi seat, his brother Satendra Shakya and nephew, and several businessmen was filed under charges of gangrape and fraud worth crores and implicating …

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14 hours, 30 minutes ago

Like industry, BJP, BRS failed to console victim’s kin: TPCC

New Indian Express

NIZAMABAD: Alleging that the BRS and BJP were criticising the state government over the Sandhya Theatre stampede issue with political motives, TPCC chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud on Sunday said that the Congress government and its leaders did a lot to bring Telugu film industry to Hyderabad from Madras. Speaking to the media here, Mahesh Goud said: “It was the …

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14 hours, 30 minutes ago

Pak-trained terrorist's arrest sparks political row over border security in Bengal

India Today

The arrest of Javed Munshi, a senior member of the banned terrorist organisation Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen, in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district has triggered a political row. Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim blamed Union Home Minister Amit Shah, by saying, “The Border Security Force is responsible for border security. If the central government ensures proper sealing of the border, such incidents would …

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Producer Dil Raju caught in political crossfire as Telangana cracks down on film incentives, pre-release events

New Indian Express

Producer in cleft stick Tollywood producer Dil Raju, also known as V Venkata Ramana Reddy, is facing challenges after Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy criticised Allu Arjun's involvement in the Sandhya Theatre stampede during a legislative session. Additionally, Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy announced that the government would not allow pre-release events or offer incentives like ticket price hikes for …

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14 hours, 30 minutes ago

Betrayal has been watchword of Palaniswami’s political career: MK Stalin

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: Lashing out at AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on many counts, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday called the former a coward who failed to condemn the BJP-led union government in the tungsten mining issue and also failed to raised his voice against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for belittling revolutionary leader BR Ambedkar. Stalin also charged that …

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14 hours, 30 minutes ago

Independent legislator tries to oust Puducherry speaker R Selvam citing his functioning style

New Indian Express

PUDUCHERRY: Political tensions have risen in the UT after another Independent legislator initiated moves to oust Speaker R Selvam, citing objections to his style of functioning. Following this, another Independent MLA P Angalane, a BJP supporter within the NDA, sent his notice through registered post to the Assembly Secretary on Friday citing similar reasons.The Assembly Secretariat has confirmed the receipt …

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14 hours, 30 minutes ago

Bangladesh launches $5bn graft probe into Hasina's family

New Indian Express

Bangladesh has launched a probe into the alleged $5 billion embezzlement connected to a Russian-backed nuclear power plant by ousted leader Sheikh Hasina and her family, the anti-corruption commission said Monday. A statement Monday from the commission said it had launched an inquiry into allegations that Hasina and family members had "embezzled $5 billion" from the Rooppur plant via "various …

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Police raid former president Bouterse’s home amid fugitive hunt

NL Times

Police raided the home of former Surinamese president and military leader Desi Bouterse in Leonsberg as part of an operation to enforce his conviction in the December Murders case. Dubbed “Operation Kerstbrood,” the raid was part of a broader effort to locate Bouterse, who has been on the run for nearly a year following his 20-year prison sentence for the …

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Schoof Cabinet faces declining trust after six months

NL Times

In December 2024, six months after Dick Schoof became the Netherlands' first non-partisan prime minister in decades, his government faces mounting challenges. Once seen as a key player in the coalition, NSC’s decision to exit early negotiations with PVV, VVD, and BBB in early 2024 led to a steep decline in popularity. "The NSC’s fall from grace has been stark," …

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UK minister assures Sikh citizens of protection amid allegations of 'harassment' by Indian agencies: Report

New Indian Express

Jarvis urges India to "cooperate" with Canada on Nijjar probe Jarvis, in his December 10 letter, also called on India to cooperate with Canada regarding the investigation into the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, according to The Guardian. The remarks come amid Canada’s accusations that the Indian government was involved in Nijjar’s killing. India has also criticised Canadian …

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Political, religious leaders condemn CT Ravi’s derogatory remarks against Hebbalkar

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: While Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has strongly hit out at BJP MLC CT Ravi calling his remarks against Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar “a criminal offence”, political leaders and religious heads have also strongly condemned Ravi. Kashappanavar further referred to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s previous remark that “CT Ravi’s tongue and brain are not connected,” which he said aptly …

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19 hours, 22 minutes ago

Kishwar Desai | UK-US ties to get strained in 2025; music keeps Paul, Ringo, Mick young

Deccan Chronicle

As a “perfect storm” blows through the UK, disrupting flights and road travel, it does not augur well for those with planned Christmas get-away holidays. Known popularly as the “Prince of Darkness “during the Labour years — Lord Mandelson has been just been appointed UK’s ambassador to the US by the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer. This is an interesting …

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23 hours, 18 minutes ago

We need institutions that can hold officials accountable: SC judge

The Hindu

“The constitutional vision or preambular objectives cannot be realised if we do not invest time and effort in working our institutions. At the lecture organised by the National Law School of India University, he discussed the importance of Fourth-Branch Institutions recognised by the Constitution, such as the Election Commission, Comptroller and Auditor General, Public Service Commissions, and other Statutory bodies. …

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Ivanka to be 'informal adviser' in new admin as Jared profits off Middle East: report

Raw Story

Ivanka Trump is expected to remain an "informal adviser" in President-elect Donald Trump's next administration but will do it "under the radar" this time, sources close to the former president's daughter said. "She's still his daughter, and a trusted voice, so in that sense an informal adviser, as we all are with our family members," former Trump administration staffer and …

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Bluesky finds with growth comes growing pains — and bots

Associated Press

Bluesky has seen its user base soar since the U.S. presidential election, boosted by people seeking refuge from Elon Musk’s X, which they view as increasingly leaning too far to the right given its owner’s support of President-elect Donald Trump, or wanting an alternative to Meta’s Threads and its algorithms. But Bluesky’s growth trajectory — with a user base that …

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'Eerie parallel' seen in Elon Musk's grip over GOP: historian

10 lakh youths got Central govt. jobs in 18 months, says Union Minister Kishan Reddy

Row over demolition of Azam Jahi Mills workers’ union building

Invoking BR Ambedkar Doesn't Fix a Flawed Constitution

Israeli women mobilize against ultra-Orthodox military exemptions

Gaslighting and the price good people pay for confronting the latest American tragedy

Trump asserts leadership, dismisses claims of Musk’s presidential influence

'That may have backfired': Ex-GOP staffer says Mike Johnson's plan came back to bite him

Takeaways from Trump’s 1st rally speech as president-elect

Gangrape, fraud case against UP BJP MLA, 15 others, legislator calls it 'conspiracy'

Like industry, BJP, BRS failed to console victim’s kin: TPCC

Pak-trained terrorist's arrest sparks political row over border security in Bengal

Producer Dil Raju caught in political crossfire as Telangana cracks down on film incentives, pre-release events

Betrayal has been watchword of Palaniswami’s political career: MK Stalin

Independent legislator tries to oust Puducherry speaker R Selvam citing his functioning style

Bangladesh launches $5bn graft probe into Hasina's family

Police raid former president Bouterse’s home amid fugitive hunt

Schoof Cabinet faces declining trust after six months

UK minister assures Sikh citizens of protection amid allegations of 'harassment' by Indian agencies: Report

Political, religious leaders condemn CT Ravi’s derogatory remarks against Hebbalkar

Kishwar Desai | UK-US ties to get strained in 2025; music keeps Paul, Ringo, Mick young

We need institutions that can hold officials accountable: SC judge

Ivanka to be 'informal adviser' in new admin as Jared profits off Middle East: report

Bluesky finds with growth comes growing pains — and bots