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Geopolitics

University town to be fast-tracked, Eric Chan says after mainland China visit

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s No 2 official has pledged to fast-track a new university town’s development following a visit to similar projects in mainland China and said author…

Geopolitics

Birmingham city council doubles agency spending during bin strikes

The Guardian – World · Europe

Unite accuses authority of trying to ‘break’ industrial action as waste dispute enters second yearUnite has accused Birmingham city council of trying to “break…

Geopolitics

Defence exports skyrocket to record Rs 38,424cr in 2025-26, 62.7% rise over previous fiscal

Times of India – World · India

India's defence exports have soared to an unprecedented Rs 38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, a remarkable 62.7% surge. This achievement underscores growing global co…

Geopolitics

Parliament to reconvene for women quota bills on April 16

Times of India – World · India

- Parliament adjourned until April 16 for legislative sessions. - Two bills focus on women's reservation policies. - Aimed at expanding reservation quotas …

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s next 5 years must take city from alignment to action

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong is preparing its own medium-term development blueprint alongside China’s coming 15th five-year plan, which officials have described as a “golden stra…

Geopolitics

Defence budget under capital head fully utilised in FY2025-26

Times of India – World · India

India's defence ministry has smartly deployed its revised capital expenditure of Rs 1.86 lakh crore for FY2025-26, mirroring the momentum from the previous yea…

Geopolitics

51% of CCTVs China-made, Delhi plans phased removal over security concerns

Times of India – World · India

Delhi government plans to phase out over 1.4 lakh Chinese-origin CCTV cameras, primarily from Hikvision, citing national security concerns. The move aims to re…

Geopolitics

PM Modi reviews power, fuel and food security in high-level CCS meeting

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver real-time, comprehensive news globally. - Dedicated team ensures excellence in verifying and presenting breaking new…

Geopolitics

Federal government claims some states standing in the way of ‘getting those guns off our streets’

The Guardian – World · Europe

PM’s deadline to establish the biggest gun buyback in 30 years passes with half of the nation’s governments refusing to joinGet our breaking news email, free a…

Geopolitics

MP rejects Palantir’s claims that criticism of NHS England deal is ‘ideologically motivated’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Head of committee says it was appropriate for government to seek guidance on way out of £330m deal with US data companyClaims by Palantir that concerns over th…

Geopolitics

Albanese Urges Australians to Remain Calm Amid Fuel Crisis

The New York Times – World · US

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the plea to not panic over higher fuel prices in a rare national address on Wednesday.

Geopolitics

Some Hong Kong taxi drivers unprepared as new e-payments rule takes effect

South China Morning Post – World · China

Some Hong Kong taxi drivers have yet to install e-payment options even after the city’s mandatory electronic payment for taxis went into effect, highlighting a…

Geopolitics

Australia wants to sell its social media ban to the world – but are the measures even working?

The Guardian – World · Europe

Two-thirds of teenagers are still on social media platforms included in the ban, according to the eSafety commissionerFollow our Australia news live blog for l…

Geopolitics

USCIS completes H-1B cap selection process for FY 2027

The Hindu – World · India

The H-1B selection process is shifting to a wage-based model, where applicants with higher salaries and skills are given priority

Geopolitics

Japan’s Shibuya to fine litterbugs on the spot from June as visitor numbers surge

South China Morning Post – World · China

Tokyo’s Shibuya ward – home to the famous scramble crossing and one of the Japanese capital’s busiest shopping and nightlife districts – is abandoning its long…

Geopolitics

86 per cent in India report workplace disruptions, above global levels

Times of India – World · India

- Manash Pratim Gohain is a veteran journalist at The Times of India with over 20 years of expertise in education policy, politics, and governance. - He spec…

Geopolitics

Tennessee library director fired after refusing to move LGBTQ+-themed kids’ books to adult section

The Guardian – World · Europe

Luanne James said as a librarian she had an obligation to protect the public’s right to access informationSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newslet…

Geopolitics

Top-level rejig in Army today as heads of eastern, western commands retire

Times of India – World · India

- Indian Army to undergo top-level reshuffle on Wednesday. - Western and Eastern command heads retired on Tuesday. - Key commands involved in the restructu…

Geopolitics

6.5 million people to pass through Hong Kong borders during coming holiday

South China Morning Post – World · China

Nearly 6.5 million people are expected to pass through Hong Kong’s border control points during the coming Easter and Ching Ming Festival holiday, the Immigrat…

Geopolitics

Key bureaucratic reshuffle: Bihar cadre IAS Chanchal Kumar appointed new I&B secretary

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with dedicated journalists to deliver timely, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, verifying and presenting …

Geopolitics

End of Red Terror? How close India is to its Naxal-free target as Amit Shah’s March 31 deadline ends

Times of India – World · India

India stands on the cusp of eradicating Naxalism, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah declaring the movement effectively dismantled. Decades of development and…

Tech & Startups

Opposing ICE Might Save the Country. It Could Also Ruin Your Life

Wired · Global

For months, lone vibe coder Rafael Concepcion has obsessively built tools to counter the federal immigration crackdown—pivoting as he’s been outmatched. He’s a…

Geopolitics

Palantir’s UK boss criticises ‘ideological’ groups as ministers move to scrap NHS contract

The Guardian – World · Europe

Louis Mosley says government should resist calls to trigger break clause in £330m deal with US analytics companyUK politics live – latest updatesPalantir’s UK …

Geopolitics

Labor accused of avoiding promise to rein in controversial Morrison-era university fees scheme

The Guardian – World · Europe

Greens amendments to force new watchdog to scrutinise uni fees and the Jobs-Ready Graduates scheme rejected by federal governmentFollow our Australia news live…

Geopolitics

California to impose new AI regulations in defiance of Trump call

The Guardian – World · Europe

Gavin Newsom signs order to prioritize public safety and rights as president seeks to prevent ‘cumbersome’ rulesCalifornia will impose new standards on artific…

Geopolitics

White House ballroom project to include ‘massive’ military complex

South China Morning Post – World · China

The US ⁠military is upgrading White House facilities for the new East Wing, the administration said on Monday, after US President Donald Trump said the ballroo…

Geopolitics

Census 2027 starts April 1, digital mode means data will be available same year

Times of India – World · India

- Bharti Jain is a senior editor at The Times of India, based in New Delhi. - She has focused on security issues since 1996, covering key government bodies. …

Geopolitics

US airport lines shorten as TSA workers get paid

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Airports like JFK and Houston report shorter wait times, though LaGuardia still faces delays of up to two hours.

Geopolitics

Families hardest hit by energy crisis could be given funds dispensed by councils in England

The Guardian – World · Europe

As Iran war continues, ministers debate several options for extending support to householdsBusiness live – latest newsFamilies hardest hit by the looming energ…

Geopolitics

SSC CPO result 2026: Delhi Police SI cut-off, PET/PST list out

Times of India – World · India

SSC CPO Result 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has declared the SSC CPO 2025 Paper-I result for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police and CAPFs. Candi…

Tech & Startups

The IRS Wants Smarter Audits. Palantir Could Help Decide Who Gets Flagged

Wired · Global

Documents show the tax agency is testing a Palantir tool to surface “highest-value” audit and investigation targets from a maze of legacy systems.

Geopolitics

Janice Tse appointed Hong Kong’s new constitutional and mainland affairs chief

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beijing has appointed former Permanent Secretary for the Environment Janice Tse Siu-wa as Hong Kong’s constitutional and mainland affairs minister, according t…

Geopolitics

In Census, 'stable' live-in couple to be counted as married

Times of India – World · India

Census 2027 will recognize live-in couples in stable unions as married. The self-enumeration portal clarifies that such relationships should be treated as mar…

Geopolitics

Nearly 3 lakh PNG connections added in March: Govt

Times of India – World · India

Petroleum secretary Neeraj Mittal, in an online post, said that by giving up their LPG connections, people have helped those who don’t have access to gas cylin…

Geopolitics

Bengal SIR: Portal for voter appeals live, but no word on offline route

Times of India – World · India

Md Nazrul Islam, of Murshidabad, visited the DM’s office to enquire about what he should do. Md Jomadar Sheikh, of Dhulian, said a judicial tribunal was his on…

Geopolitics

DHS funding freeze now longest partial government shutdown in US history

The Guardian – World · Europe

If the now-six-week partial shutdown continues after the weekend, it will become the longest of any shutdownThe shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s MPF authority to propose 2-tier surcharges for late employer contributions

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong employers could face punitive surcharges for failing to pay outstanding contributions to their staff members’ pension accounts for extended periods, …

Geopolitics

Dedicated Northern Metropolis laws may speed up projects by 1 year, minister says

South China Morning Post – World · China

Dedicated laws to streamline statutory procedures for Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis may speed up some projects by about one year, the development chief has s…

Geopolitics

German public sector tries to reduce reliance on US tech

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

ZenDis, the German Center for Digital Sovereignty, has created an alternative to US software for public sector agencies in Germany, which are increasingly vuln…

Geopolitics

Over 3000 J&K govt schools have under 10 students: Minister

Times of India – World · India

Of the 3,192 such schools,1494 are in Jammu division and 1,698 in Kashmir, National Conference’s (NC) Itoo said in a written reply to a question from BJP legis…

Geopolitics

Expedite PNG clearances: Govt to municipal bodies, other agencies

Times of India – World · India

Setting a target to add 50 lakh new piped gas connections to the existing base of 1.6 crore, at a round table here, the minister called for accelerating expans…

Geopolitics

US treasury department demands retraction of story on increased oversight of Federal Reserve

The Guardian – World · Europe

Treasury department said Financial Times article about Scott Bessent’s views on Fed oversight was ‘manufactured’ The US treasury department demanded on Friday …

Geopolitics

Victorians get free public transport for a month in bid to ease surge in fuel demand

The Guardian – World · Europe

Allan government says measure is temporary as energy shock from Middle East conflict sees petrol prices soarGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong MTR track intrusion prompts calls for tougher penalties, education

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong railway experts have called for tougher penalties and stronger public education to prevent the misuse of emergency exits on trains following a recent…

Geopolitics

Delhi civic fines set for overhaul; fines for dogs without leash set at Rs 1,000

Times of India – World · India

Delhi is set to significantly increase penalties for various civic violations, including a jump from Rs 50 to Rs 1,000 for letting pet dogs roam unleashed in p…

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