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His decision to contest is being seen as ‘bold’ and has reportedly energised the cadre after a disappointing showing in this year’s Assembly elections

The Justice Department argued that Daniel J. Sullivan's name on the ballot potentially diverted voters, and the Democrat running in the race would benefit as a result.

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The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to probe the POCSO Act cases involving the businessman and others conducted an Identification Parade at the Puzhal central prison for one of the victims to identify the accused persons.

Tuesday's ranked-choice election includes two candidates who have done little campaigning, one of whom shares the incumbent's name. It was that candidate's presence on the ballot that prompted Trump to push for the lawsuit out of fear he would siphon votes from the incumbent.

The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has called for improved civil-military cooperation for enhanced national security and prosperity in N Read More: https://punchng.com/cns-seeks-stronger-civil-military-cooperation/

Sugar factories should be told to pay more to farmers for their sugarcane, says BJP MP

The SPC seeks clarification on circumstances that led to clashes outside the station and how Congress leader Sreenadevi Kunjamma was permitted access to the lock-up inmate

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Telangana State Government employees said implementation of five working days a week can save water, power, reduce pollution on roads and enhance efficiency of the employees

<p>Guardian understands Home Office continues to detain dozens of people, with one group forcibly removed this week</p><p>The Home Office is still putting asylum seekers on to planes to France weeks after the controversial scheme to remove them ended, the Guardian has learned.</p><p>The “one in, one out” scheme was announced by the French president, Emmanuel

A member of the public pulled the man from the water and CPR was attempted, but the man was pronounced dead on the beach

Thousands gathered in the heart of delhi, calling for the chief election commissioner to step down.

A member of the public pulled the man from the ocean and attempted CPR.

A community in Ilorin East, Kwara State, has appealed to the government to rescue four family members abducted by suspected kidnappers on October 25. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-community-seeks-release-of-abducted-mother-son/

The funding round is still in progress and has not closed, so the figures are subject to change, a person directly familiar with the deal told CNBC.

The Rotorua club is seeking investment, a joint venture, amalgamation or a sale.

South African side stamped their authority on game in Cape Town, but depleted Ulster can old heads up high

Two Inter-Ministerial Central teams inspect damage to crops, houses, public infrastructure and fishing assets in the two districts; West Godavari reports extensive paddy, aquaculture and fishing boat losses

A delegation of the tribal collective, Thampu, meets Health Minister K. Muraleedharan and calls for a new approach that addresses the social, cultural and economic factors behind the deaths, along with enhanced health-care measures

The latest developments come amid allegations, first reported by The New York Times, that Democrats recruited a spoiler candidate in the toss-up U.S. Senate race.

Shashil Namoshi promises to urge leaders across party lines to press the government; committee also seeks renovation of Patel Circle in Kalaburagi

How can the hotel industry survive if the prices of every essential commodity keep rising?, the association asks

Two groups have called on INEC to scrutinise reported voters’ register discrepancies in states like Edo and Rivers ahead of the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-groups-seek-probe-of-voters-register-discrepancies/

He alleged that more names could have been deleted from the voter list had the officials involved in the exercise

The petition alleged that police had failed to probe the case with the seriousness it merits and, hence, sought the probe to be monitored by a retired judge

MAC Group CEO David Morton says his family is recovering after a violent Bridle Path home invasion left three relatives shot and all four attacked with a hammer.

President Bola Tinubu on Friday led a delegation to Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to seek divine intervention for Nigeria, praying for peace and national unity. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-seeks-divine-intervention-in-nigeria/

A Facebook influencer has filed a police complaint seeking an investigation into the Good Deeds Foundation over allegations that it used public donations for purposes unrelated to its charitable objectives.

The dueling developments came days before Tuesday's ranked choice general election, in a race headlined by two-term Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola. The race is among a handful nationwide expected to determine control of the Senate.

At a hearing in federal court, prosecutors defended an unusual, 11th-hour criminal case accusing the former F.B.I. director of leaking classified information a decade ago.

Both sides signed a digital trade deal, as Trump's trade threats push Washington's allies to seek closer ties elsewhere.

DR Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi has asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to help end the conflict with Rwanda, which it accuses of backing M23 rebe Read More: https://punchng.com/dr-congo-seeks-russias-help-to-end-rwanda-conflict/

The farmers are awaiting an assurance from the Centre even as the cane crushing season has been delayed amidst prospects of cane yield getting reduced this year due to drought: CM

Scores of Pakistan-born citizens, married to citizens of J&K, were deported from the Union Territory after the Pahalgam attack, which left 26 civilians dead

Election Commission says it did not accept any Form 7s filed in violation of norms in U.P.; poll officials took prompt corrective steps, it says after Congress MP alleges widespread fraud during SIR

Latest plea states that Revenue department officials failed to survey AKG Centre’s land while assessing Kerala University’s land

Hockey Canada is seeking clarity on Russia's potential return to the world junior hockey championship, which begins in less than two months in Edmonton and Red Deer.

In the dystopian future of The Seeker Effect, the orbit of a drowning Earth has shifted and times are out of joint. Five citizens, who have been let out of their isolation pods, must do anything to avoid returning to the pointlessness of incarceration.

<p>Pakistan batter Salman Ali Agha believes the the side have not yet displayed a complete team performance in the ongoing One-day International tri-nation series, and hopes the final against Sri Lanka in Lahore on Saturday is where it falls into place.</p> <p>The hosts’ top-order has been notably starved of runs for the series, underscoring Pakistan’s under

Court seeks State’s response to the bail applications. Accused say their continued detention would affect their education and that they would fulfil any bail conditions necessary to ensure their continued cooperation

Jayarajan demands that the allegation be withdrawn and an apology issued. The legal notices stated that the claims have damaged his reputation.

The Justice Department continues to pursue legal avenues related to the Alaska Senate race, alleging potential confusion on the ballot. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.

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Yingcheep Atchanont, director of the Internet Law Reform Dialogue (iLaw), has urged the Criminal Court to dismiss a defamation case brought against him by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

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President Bola Tinubu has nominated six executive directors for the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, seeking Senate confir Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-nominates-six-executive-directors-for-nmdpra-seeks-senate-confirmation/

Families of 37 artisinal miners who died in custody in Nigeria want swift justice and the return of property seized during their arrest, saying no financial compensation will make up for their loss.

Republicans control 10 more state legislatures than Democrats. That's where most laws on taxes, abortion, crime and schools are made.

Attorneys for the former FBI director contend the third case isn’t valid on its face because it wasn’t presented to a federal grand jury within the statute of limitations.

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan order notices to the Centre as well as the CJP leader

Music executive Don Jazzy partners with TS Academy to expand tech training access for young Africans through scholarships, device programmes, and empowerme Read More: https://punchng.com/don-jazzy-backs-young-africans-seeking-a-future-in-tech/

The Olugbo of Ugboland, Oba Fredrick Akinruntan, has appealed to President Tinubu for urgent intervention to clean up pollution from an air crash in Ondo. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-air-crash-monarch-seeks-tinubus-intervention-over-pollution/