The Tamil Nadu government has reassigned senior officials across the power, expenditure, agriculture and home departments in a minor bureaucratic reshuffle.
New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdon called for an immediate end to ICE operations following a shooting incident. An ICE agent shot a man in the Bronx while he was in a car with a five-year-old child. Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the hospital, demanding that ICE leave their neighborhoods and streets. The man is recovering, and the incident is under investigation by multiple agencies.
Delhi Police has warned against the upcoming Cockroach Janata Party protest scheduled for October 10. Deputy Commissioner Shrishti Pandey stated that Section 163 is in effect, making any gathering illegal. She urged individuals not to participate in such unauthorized protests for their own safety and the safety of their families. Ongoing investigations into previous violence during the CJP protest are also being conducted by the Delhi Police Crime Branch.
Delhi Police has warned against the upcoming Cockroach Janata Party protest scheduled for October 10. Deputy Commissioner Shrishti Pandey stated that Section 163 is in effect, making any gathering illegal. She urged individuals not to participate in such unauthorized protests for their own safety and the safety of their families. Ongoing investigations into previous violence during the CJP protest are also being conducted by the Delhi Police Crime Branch.
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar addressed media after the GST Council meeting concerning pending central grants. He mentioned that Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman provided some encouraging updates on this matter. Shivakumar opposed the proposal for criminal cases against those not paying GST, advocating for a more constructive approach. The meeting also confirmed that significant procedural reforms were approved and the existing GST rates will remain unchanged.
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar addressed media after the GST Council meeting concerning pending central grants. He mentioned that Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman provided some encouraging updates on this matter. Shivakumar opposed the proposal for criminal cases against those not paying GST, advocating for a more constructive approach. The meeting also confirmed that significant procedural reforms were approved and the existing GST rates will remain unchanged.
In a dramatic display of discord, two Congress leaders were seen exchanging slaps during a protest in Faridabad, emphasizing internal strife within the party. This incident occurred amid demands for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, linked to allegations of electoral misconduct. Meanwhile, Opposition leaders convened in Delhi to plan their next moves as FIRs against several members were filed following previous protests, raising alarms about pertinent voter deletion issues.
The revamped Huanggang port will officially open and begin 24-hour clearance services for passengers and passenger vehicles at 6.30am on October 12, the Security Bureau and the Office of Port of Entry and Exit of the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government announced on Friday. In a joint statement, the two sides said the new port building has passed "acceptance inspection" as well as a series of system tests, trials and emergency drills, confirming it's ready for operation. The Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area and related extended areas were commissioned on July 31 and are subject to the jurisdiction of the SAR in accordance with its laws, the statement said, adding that the official opening date was agreed by the governments of Guangdong and Hong Kong. With the new port coming into service, passenger clearance services at the temporary port building of the Huanggang port in Shenzhen and the Lok Ma Chau control point in Hong Kong will be suspended. Edited by Edmond Fong