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High voter turnout in MPTC/ZPTC elections across Chittoor, Annamayya, Sri Sathya Sai districts

Sri Sathya Sai district recorded 83% polling by 5 p.m.,Annamayya crossed 70% polling by 4 p.m., and Chittoor recorded 63% turnout by 3 p.m.

Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan’s stand comes under a cloud in power purchase row

As per KSEB documents, Chief Engineer (Commercial and Tariff) had informed the then MD of KSEB M.G. Rajamanickam that the Himachal Pradesh arrangement was “more suitable” for meeting the KSEB’s critical peak-hour requirements

Winners, losers, the EU: Five takeaways from the US midterms

Donald Trump's Republicans suffered a crushing defeat in Tuesday's midterm elections, with the Democrats wresting control of Congress. What does this mean for US politics and the world?

Keralam BJP team meets President over alleged irregularities in KPSC

The team requests President Murmu to act on recommendation of former Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar for removal of State Public Service Commission Chairman M.R. Baiju and its members

Parliament sets November 9 deadline for 2027 Budget media accreditation

Parliament has announced accreditation requirements and operational guidelines for journalists and media organisations intending to cover the presentation of the 2027 Budget Statement by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Dr Forson is scheduled to present the 2027 Budget Statement to Parliament in accordance with Article 179(1) of the 1992 Constitution.

Joint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel’s next government

Arab-led parties won a record 19 seats in Israel's 120-seat parliament in last week's general election.

Bonded-labour survivor votes for first time in Tirupati

Volivo Bridge construction expected to begin in early 2027

The proposed Volivo Bridge over the Volta River is expected to improve transportation, expand trade and make essential services more accessible to communities on both sides of the river when completed. Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza says the government is committed to delivering the project, which is being pursued through a partnership between Ghana and Japan.

Vigilance panel formed in Kozhikode district

To ensure broad public participation, the committee also incorporates representatives from various sectors, including elected public representatives, residents’ associations, human rights bodies, consumer protection forums, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), major colleges, and political parties.

What the downfall of near three-decade senator Susan Collins says about Republican unpopularity

Troy Jackson, in just 101 days, bested the Republican, preventing her sixth Senate term: ‘You can’t eat road salt’ The political demise of Susan Collins – a fixture of Maine and Washington politics for three decades – recalls the famous line in Ernest Hemingway’s In the run-up to Tuesday’s stunning Democrat “blue wave” election triumph, it seemed obvious that Collins’s 30-year tenure as Maine’s Republican senator was vulnerable to the challenge of Troy Jackson, the Democrats’ explicitly working-class candidate as voters prepared to unleash pent-up anger with Donald Trump’s presidency.

Tracking the blue wave: how our visual and data journalists helped you navigate the US midterm elections

Some midterm races for the Senate and House of Representatives were closer than others. The shades and nuances in each race were always going to be important this year, with expectations that many Republican supporters wouldn’t turn out for their party because of specific issues, such as inflation, fuel prices, the Iran war, datacentres, or Donald Trump’s toxicity.

Seeing Trump and his acolytes lose so spectacularly is powerful schadenfreude for millions across the globe

Trump is still president, and we don’t know where things will go from here – but sometimes it just feels good to see some terrible people have a terrible time The last couple of days have been very bad for Donald Trump. For me, it’s just been the icing on a cake I’ve been dining out on for the last couple of months: watching Trump supporters watch Trump describing other men’s bodies in detail.

Lessons from the 2023 presidential elections: Obi Vs Wike, By Sunday Adelaja

Tinubu’s political journey illustrates the importance of building these layers over a long period. Wike’s current Rainbow Coalition illustrates the power — and potential limits — of cross-party elite coordination.

Democratic progressive wing notches win in California Central Valley

Campaign focused on cost of living issues and backlash over ICE raids pays dividends for progressive Randy Villegas.

Yemen’s president sacks ministers and officers in attempt to turn tide of war

Dismissals follow Houthi victories and pressure from southern Yemenis for more power The UN-recognised government of Yemen has shaken up its political and military leadership in an attempt to regain territory lost to the Houthis in September and lift the four-week siege of Taiz, the country’s third largest city. The air superiority of the government’s ally Saudi Arabia – which has had to fend off near-daily Houthi attacks on its airports and military bases – has not translated into progress on the ground.

Academics, civil society members urge Home Minister to probe into ABVP’s threats to recent events

Minister Bharath attends temple consecration ceremony in A.P.’s Kurnool

Europe’s far right has a Trump problem after Republican US midterms wipeout

European far-right leaders quick to distance themselves from US president and stress their own priorities Europe live – latest updates US midterms live – latest updates The historic Republican defeat in the US midterm elections has forcibly reminded Europe’s far-right leaders of their perennial Donald Trump dilemma: they may love his nativist agenda, but the man himself is a toxic electoral liability. Since his re-election in 2024, European populist leaders such as Marine Le Pen in France and Giorgia Meloni in Italy have carefully calibrated their public postures towards the US president, walk

Ghana Armed Forces physical training instructor criticises Sam George over confrontation with military officer

Physical Training Instructor Twumasi Barimah, popularly known as the Commander General of the Ghana Armed Forces, has criticised Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George over his handling of a confrontation with a military officer in the Ningo-Prampram Constituency. Mr Barimah said the minister, who is also the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, should have sought clarification about the military operation before publicly criticising the officer involved.

Kalonzo names Matiang’i, Orengo to lead Ukombozi Alliance Council

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 5 – Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has named former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i and Siaya Governor James Orengo as Chairman and co-chair of the Ukombozi Alliance Council, downplaying divisions within the opposition as leaders reorganise ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kalonzo announced the appointments on Wednesday upon arrival at Kisumu International Airport at the start of a tour of Migori and Homa Bay counties, describing the emerging political formation as a broader coalition bringing together leaders committed to challenging President William…

Governors demand revocation of 2026 Tourism Regulations over county licensing powers

The Council of Governors (CoG) has called for the revocation of the Tourism (Tourism Enterprise) Regulations, 2026, arguing that provisions granting the Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) exclusive licensing powers undermine the constitutional mandate of county governments. Appearing before the Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation, Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu, who chairs the Council’s Tourism and Wildlife Committee, raised concerns over the scope of powers assigned to the Tourism Regulatory Authority.

ADC rejects judgement sacking Mark, Atiku, blames APC

The ADC has rejected a Federal High Court judgement affecting its leadership and Atiku Abubakar's presidential nomination, accusing the APC of interference and citing an earlier ruling recognising David Mark's leadership.

NSCDC Smashes Border Gang Hideout In Ebonyi

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ebonyi State Command, have dismantled a criminal syndicate operating along the Ebonyi-Benue border, recovering an AK-47 rifle, live ammunition, and various dangerous items during a targeted sting operation. Briefing newsmen on Thursday at the Command Headquarters in Abakaliki, the State Commandant, Francis Nnadi, confirmed the success of the multi-location operation, highlighting the professional conduct of the officers during the raid on the fleeing suspects and their collaborators.

CPI(M) and Congress skirmish over 'hasty issuance' of liquor licences in Keralam

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and Excise Minister M. Liju blame the LDF government for the 'liberal granting' of bar licences by ceding the authority to lower-level excise officials, possibly to evade political responsibility; CPI(M) State Secretariat member and former Excise Minister M.B. Rajesh accuses Satheesan and Liju of 'lying' to save face, and the LDF had granted liquor licences only with the Minister’s sanction