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The country's Council of Ministers voted to allow the Spanish Space Agency, or Agencia Espacial Española (AEE), to commence operations on March 7.

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Pension reform in France: Macron and demonstrators resume epic tussle begun over 30 years ago

More than 1 million people poured onto the streets in France on Thursday to protest the government’s plans to reform the pension regime. The bill, which was presented to the Council of Ministers on Monday, aims to raise the minimum retirement age from 62 to 64 years old starting from…

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Kuwait: Emiri Pardon Paves Way for Resolving Outstanding Issues

Speaker of the Kuwaiti National Assembly Ahmed Al-Saadoun hailed a pardon issued by Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah for a number of Kuwaiti figures, who were either under arrest or living abroad. On Tuesday, the Council of Ministers issued a statement pertaining to Decree No.

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Saudi Arabia Approves Energy Supply Law

The Saudi Council of Ministers approved on Tuesday the Energy Supply law, which complements the sector’s legislative system based on the best international practices. In this regard, Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman noted that the law “aims to enable the efforts of restructuring the energy sector, in order…

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Crown Prince Accredits Development Approach for Darin and Tarout Island

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, announced on Thursday the accreditation of a development approach for the Darin and Tarout Island and future initiatives of the island, reported the Saudi Press Agency. He also announced the establishment of…

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Kuwaiti Government Issues Special Pardons

The Kuwaiti government issued a decree on Monday granting special amnesty for a number of convicted citizens. The move comes in response to the requests of parliamentary forces, and ahead of the government’s expected program. The head of the Government Communication Center, and government spokesman Tariq Al-Muzram said in a…

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No, the French are not destroying their vehicles in Mali and Burkina Faso

A video showing vehicles being destroyed in Africa has sparked all kinds of explanations on social media since it first appeared on November 13. The two most popular theories are that the video shows French troops destroying vehicles while pulling out of Mali or that it shows French actions as…

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Lebanon's parliament begins a (very) long political battle to elect next president

As Lebanon sinks further into acute economic crisis, President Michel Aoun's term of office approaches its end on October 31. Parliament members began the process of electing his successor on September 29. The political tug-of-war over this post, reserved for a member of the Maronite Christian community, is expected to…

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Lakhimpur Kheri victims’ families yet to get compensation, SKM tells Modi

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha urges PM to sack Union Minister Ajay Mishra Teni from Council of Ministers

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SC collegium recommends elevation of Bombay HC chief justice Dipankar Datta to apex court

MUMBAI: The Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday has recommended elevation of Bombay high court Chief Justice Dipankar Datta as Judge of the SC.

The Times of India

Explained | The office of the Governor: its origins, powers, and controversies

The role of the Governor, which originates in the colonial period, has been a contentious one, right from the Constitutional Assembly debates to the Supreme Court cases around it.

The Hindu

Yemeni Government Seeks to Raise Combat Forces Readiness

The Yemeni government has announced that it was working to raise the readiness of armed forces to confront outlaws and pursue terrorist elements. The decision was made during a cabinet meeting in the city of Aden amid a campaign led by security and military forces in separate areas of Abyan…

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SAMA Assets Reach Highest Level in 5 Years

The total assets of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) surpassed SR2 trillion (USD535 billion) in July, for the first time in five years. According to the data announced in the monthly statistical bulletin issued by SAMA on Sunday, the assets of the Saudi Central Bank recorded a growth of SR156.7…

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Bihar Cabinet expansion | 72% of Ministers face criminal cases: ADR

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav also have cases registered against them

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100 days of Yogi government 2.0: Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel meets Ministers, shares experiences

The Ministers apprised Governor Anandiben Patel of the works done in their respective Departments in the first 100 days of the BJP government's second term in Uttar Pradesh.

The Times of India

HC junks plea to suspend Satyendar Jain; Delhi CM to decide if person with criminal history should continue as minister

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea to suspend Delhi minister Satyendar Jain from the Cabinet following his arrest in a money laundering case, saying it is for the chief minister to consider whether a person with a criminal background should be allowed to continue as…

The Hindu

The President is not a mere rubber stamp

It is possible for a President to intervene on behalf of the citizenry against the tyranny of the executive

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Al-Shehana Bint Saleh Appointed Deputy Secretary General of Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued on Sunday a number of royal orders that included the appointment of Al-Shehana bint Saleh bin Abdullah Al-Azzaz as Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Ministers, at the excellent rank. King Salman ordered relieving the Secretary…

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Rajasthan calls for immediate withdrawal of Agnipath scheme

In a meeting chaired by CM Ashok Gehlot, Ministers said Centre should have a comprehensive discussion before introducing such schemes

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High Court dismisses plea by Nalini, Ravichandran to free them without Governor’s nod

It agrees with Advocate-General that Governor’s signature is essential under Article 161 of the Constitution

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Saudi Arabia Adopts New System To Enhance Cyber Security

The Saudi Council of Ministers has recently approved the information and communications technology (ICT) system, with the aim to develop the sector and raise the efficiency of its services. According to the new system, service providers should take full care to ensure the protection of cyber security and critical infrastructure…

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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik reconstitutes Council of Ministers

11 Ministers, including six holding Cabinet berths, were dropped from the Council of Ministers

The Hindu

Explained | The administrative services row between the Delhi and Central governments

The current dispute over the control of services is part of a long-standing power spat between the Arvind Kejriwal government and the Central government.

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Third and final round: On the tussle over Delhi’s status

Proposed Constitution Bench hearing should end the wrangling over NCT’s status

The Hindu

Bill assent, a delay and the Governor’s options

With its provision for definite choices, the Constitution makes it obligatory for the Governor to act without a wait

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