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Nagenthran Tells Madurantakam Voters to Weigh Horse-Trading Risks Before Casting Ballot

Senior political leader Nagenthran has urged voters in Madurantakam to think carefully about the implications of horse trading before deciding how to vote, framing the appeal as a warning about post-poll instability and transactional politics. The remarks place local electoral choice within a broader debate over political ethics, mandate integrity, and the durability of representative government.

By RDU Global Wire5 min read

World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Trump Rejects Iranian Offer to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Raising Fears of Wider Conflict and Energy Shock

US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, dismissing Tehran's offer as unacceptable despite mounting economic pressure from the waterway's effective closure. The decision deepens uncertainty over a conflict that has already disrupted one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, rattled oil and gas markets, and increased the likelihood of renewed military escalation.

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National Governance & Policy6h ago

Mamata Backs Opposition Unity Over Demand to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday signaled support for a broader Opposition front against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying she would back any party that raises a common cause for the people regardless of political colour. Her remarks came as the INDIA bloc prepares to meet in New Delhi on September 30 amid escalating tensions over the Election Commission and the special intensive revision exercise in West Bengal.

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National Governance & Policy6h ago

Muslim Youth League takes SIR protest to streets across Malappuram, demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

The Muslim Youth League has escalated its campaign against the special intensive revision of electoral rolls with street protests across Malappuram, accusing Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of weakening the electoral process. Large rallies, including a major march in Kottakkal, drew thousands of workers and broadened the agitation into a wider critique of public policy and democratic rights.

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World Politics & Diplomacy12h ago

Lula Bans Online Gambling in Brazil Days Before Election, Framing Industry as a 'Cancer'

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has imposed a ban on online gambling just days before a presidential election in which he is seeking a fourth term, escalating a politically charged fight over betting, addiction and family finances. The move has drawn accusations of opportunism from the Bolsonaro camp and warnings from football clubs and the betting industry that the crackdown could damage sponsorship revenue and push demand underground.

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World Politics & Diplomacy5h ago

Lula Moves to Ban Fixed-Odds Sports Betting Days Before Brazil Votes

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has moved to ban fixed-odds sports betting in Brazil just a week before the country's presidential election, a dramatic intervention that places gambling regulation at the center of the campaign's final stretch. The decision underscores the political sensitivity of online betting in Latin America's largest democracy, where regulators, operators and voters are now confronting a sudden shift in policy with major economic and electoral implications.

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World Politics & Diplomacy8h ago

Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire Offer as Gulf Tensions Flare and Oil Markets Swing

President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's conditional proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear talks, according to The Wall Street Journal, even as U.S. and Iranian officials continue indirect negotiations through mediators. The development comes amid renewed Houthi attacks in Yemen and sharp moves in oil prices, underscoring how quickly the conflict is reverberating through global energy markets.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Incumbents Hold the Cash Edge in Most of the Tightest U.S. House Races

In the most competitive U.S. House districts heading into the 2026 midterm cycle, incumbents are often entering the final stretch with a major financial cushion. In 11 of 19 toss-up incumbent-versus-challenger races tracked by The Cook Political Report and OpenSecrets, the sitting lawmaker had at least twice as much cash on hand as the opponent, underscoring how money can reinforce the advantages of incumbency even in volatile districts.

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World Politics & DiplomacySept 26, 2026

Lula's Bold Move: Online Gambling Ban Ahead of Tight Presidential Race

In a decisive move ahead of the upcoming presidential election, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has announced a ban on online gambling, calling it a 'cancer' that must be eradicated. This controversial decision comes as Lula faces a challenging campaign against Flávio Bolsonaro, intensifying the political landscape in Brazil.

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