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Telangana government to launch family insurance scheme on November 19

Deepavali celebrations planned in 2.25 lakh Indiramma houses with participation of Ministers, MLAs, MLCs

Criticise government, but don’t incite violence, Akume tells writers

The SGF urged authors to speak frankly about Nigeria’s challenges while using their influence to promote understanding and constructive solutions.

Bishara: US election deals a blow to warmongers

Al Jazeera's senior political analyst Marwan Bishara says the US election is a setback for warmongers.

Karnataka Cabinet approves additional ₹1,118 crore for 134-km road project

The project, sanctioned in 2017, was initially estimated to cost ₹2,290 crore, however, the revised project cost has increased to ₹3,409 crore owing to changes during implementation, higher land acquisition costs, rising prices, delays, and additional works

Bilingual Classes in all government schools from 2027-28: Madhu Bangarappa

Government absorbs over GH¢2bn to cushion fuel consumers – NPA CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, says the government has so far absorbed more than GH¢2 billion to ease the financial burden on Ghanaians. He disclosed this at the 2026 NPA Consumer Week Celebration in Kasoa.

Ghana’s BRICS partnership proposal came from Akufo-Addo-era committee – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana’s decision to pursue a partnership with the BRICS bloc was first recommended by a ministerial committee set up under the previous administration led by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. BRICS comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

Governor Lawal distributes 300 vehicles, 2,000 bikes to Zamfara groups, individuals

The governor said the distribution of 300 vehicles and 2,000 motorcycles is part of the state government’s empowerment programme aimed at engaging people and groups in productive activities and boosting the local economy

Carers deserve a new, fairer social contract

Academics question the purpose of the carer’s allowance and say we can learn from the Scottish government’s reform process Your editorial (27 October) is right: serious issues with the Department for Work and Pensions’ administration of carer’s allowance run far deeper than inadequate IT systems. Following the revelation that the DWP has completed fewer than 2% of the cases included in its reassessment exercise, this brings into question the urgency given to improving carers’ financial security.

ZPTC, MPTC elections in Andhra Pradesh by and large peaceful

voters exercised their franchise in 30,994 polling stations by 3 p.m; stray incidents reported in Kadapa, Chittoor and some other districts

Paraguay: President Pena resigns amid bank crisis

Paraguay's President Santiago Pena has resigned amid a crisis over his ties to collapsed lender Ueno. Millions of customers' accounts are frozen, with public pension and health care funds also tied up.

Paraguay's President Santiago Pena resigns amid a bank crisis that froze millions of customers' accounts and sparked protests

Paraguay's President Santiago Pena has resigned amid a crisis over his ties to collapsed lender Ueno. Millions of customers' accounts are frozen, with public pension and health care funds also tied up.

MPTC/ZPTC elections: clashes erupt between YSRCP, TDP activists in Kadapa

Kotia group of villages record 35% turnout amid strong objections from Odisha government

US voters name economy and state of democracy as top issues, poll says

An election-day poll says the economy and the state of democracy are the top issues for US voters. Majority say Trump’s policies ‘worsened economy’ Almost two-thirds (65%) of voters surveyed say US President Donald Trump’s policies have worsened economic conditions in the US.

VIT donates ₹1 crore to A.P. Chief Minister Relief Fund towards cyclone relief

Tinubu Congratulates Flamingos, Backs Team To Win U-17 World Cup

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, on their 3-1 victory over Brazil in Wednesday’s semi-final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The Flamingos reached the final of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup for the first time after defeating Brazil 3-1 in their semi-final encounter in Morocco.

Vance eyes 2028 reset, as Republicans mull pivot after US midterms drubbing

A Democratic 'blue tsunami' in the US midterms shines a light on emerging distaste for Trump's brand among Republicans.

2027: Makinde rejects ‘turn-by-turn’ presidency, vows APM victory

Makinde rejects ‘turn-by-turn’ presidency, vows APM victory. APM National Leader and Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, described Makinde as a tested politician whose record in Oyo State informed the party’s decision to present him as its presidential candidate.

INDIA bloc demands scrapping of SIR, seeks use of pre-SIR 2025 electoral rolls for next local polls

The declaration urged the State government to conduct next taluk and zilla panchayat elections using the pre-SIR 2025 electoral rolls

VIDEO: Peter Obi Declares NDC Movement Unstoppable After Convoy Attack

Peter Obi Declares NDC Movement The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has condemned the attack on his convoy in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, on Wednesday.

Elon Musk’s millions failed to deliver Republican wins in fierce midterms

Musk spent at least $45m supporting Paxton, according to a BBC analysis of campaign finance data. James Flintoft, head of investment solutions at AJ Bell, pointed to Musk’s unsuccessful spending on Republican candidates and Democrats’ scale of wins as creating a “period of uncertainty for investors as they assess whether tech companies are set to face greater regulation.”

Sporadic clashes mar MPTC/ZPTC elections in Kurnool, Nandyal, and Anantapur districts

Nandyal registers 73.63% polling, Kurnool 68.23 %, and Anantapur 64.83%

Government’s revised offer meets less than 20% of JUSAG’s demands – General Secretary

The General Secretary of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG), Abdulai Yakubu, says the government’s revised offer to address the concerns that triggered the association’s ongoing strike meets less than 20 per cent of its demands. Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Thursday, November 5, Mr Yakubu said the government presented the revised offer to the unions following engagements with the management of the Judicial Service.