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The Latest Breaking News from GCC

Will the Hunter's MPs fight back against poor decisions?

'BREATHTAKING LACK OF VISION': Why is the Premier scrapping hard-won projects and priorities

Newcastle Herald

UK counter-terror police drafted in after Telegraph journalist dies in Gibraltar

David Knowles, who helped make Ukraine: The Latest podcast, died on holiday after suspected cardiac arrest

The Guardian - UK

Government to seek global trade deals for UK at expense of formal EU re-entry

Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds says joining the Asia-Pacific CPTPP bloc is a ‘real win’ for exporters, even though it will preclude the UK from EU membership

The Guardian - UK

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Most Hindu migrants in GCC countries, Indian emigrants disproportionately from minorities: Pew

India, the world’s second-most populous country in 2020, is the leading source of Hindu migrants, with 7.6 million Hindus born in India now living elsewhere, according to an analysis of the religious composition of migrants across the globe by the Pew Research Centre.

Newslaundry

Saudi Arabia And US Forming Security Alliance For Stability

Explore the significance of a US-Saudi alliance in stabilizing the Middle East amidst global implications.

Top News

Glasgow teachers 'overwhelmingly' vote to strike over job cut plans

GLASGOW teachers have voted "overwhelmingly" to strike in a dispute over job cuts...

The National (Scotland)

Transport activists and unions raise concerns over Karnataka RTCs’ contract model for bus operations

Following a recent protest by outsourced electric bus drivers of the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), transport activists and transport employees’ unions are voicing opposition to the government’s operation of buses under the gross cost contract (GCC) model.

The Hindu

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India set to sign trade deal with Oman to expand its Middle East ties

India and Oman to sign trade deal, expanding ties in Middle East for strategic partnership and key trade routes.

The Hindu

'Bad For Business': Gulf States Scramble To Avert Wider War

Gulf states are grappling with the widening Middle East conflict as hostilities between Iran and Israel threaten their security and ambitious plans to reshape their economies.

International Business Times

Non-resident Keralites will have a say in the voting patterns for Lok Sabha polls

The Hindu

2023 witnessed surge in BFSI-dominated, GCC-oriented transactions in Chennai, says study

Chennai sees a 176% surge in Global Capability Centre office transactions, solidifying its position as a preferred GCC destination.

The Hindu

Don’t show hostility towards resident associations if they use public buildings for holding functions, Madras High Court tells civic bodies

Madras High Court advises GCC to not lock public buildings used by residents for community activities.

The Hindu

Election around the corner

Elector count rises by 32,989 in Chennai ahead of Lok Sabha Election 2024, with awareness activities and accessibility improvements underway.

The Hindu

Madras High Court concedes defeat in preventing illegal constructions due to money power, but says it will continue the fight

Madras High Court laments failure to prevent illegal constructions due to money power, vows to continue fight.

The Hindu

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The Hindu

Audit report highlights issues causing revenue loss in Greater Chennai Corporation

Audit report highlights revenue loss issues in Greater Chennai Corporation, including unfruitful expenditure and non-collection of charges.

The Hindu

Spell out action taken against construction without planning permission, Madras HC directs Greater Chennai Corporation

Madras High Court questions Chennai Corporation's action against illegal construction and noise pollution caused by a private hospital.

The Hindu

As fair price shops say no more flood relief forms, many still to submit

Residents disappointed as deadline for flood relief application forms passes at local fair price shops.

The Hindu

People confused, anguished over flood relief norms

Residents of Chennai affected by Cyclone Michaung question why tokens were not given & why sugar card holders not getting relief. Eligibility criteria & procedure for relief discussed.

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The Hindu

A time-honoured connect that will help bridge the Gulf

Oman is a crucial pillar of India’s West Asia policy, with their multi-faceted engagement taking on a more strategic shape in recent decades

The Hindu

Gloves, masks provided regularly to sanitary workers: Chennai Corporation tells Madras High Court

GCC Commissioner J. Radhakrishnan informs Madras High Court of protective gear provided to sanitary workers, but some choose not to wear it.

The Hindu

Clogging of waterways due to plastics and other wastes, one of the reasons for flooding in Chennai, say Madras High Court judges

Madras HC expresses displeasure over poor implementation of waste segregation at source in GCC limits; notes clogging of waterways due to plastics & other wastes was one of reasons for flooding. Judges said only reports being filed in court on plastic eradication with nothing much happening on ground. MD of…

The Hindu

DPH urges civic body to stock medicines for beneficiaries

DPH directs GCC to ensure immunisation schedule for children under RBSK is taken up during post-cyclone recovery; mobile medical units to conduct fever clinics & watch out for rain-related ailments; GCC to provide medicines for Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme & procure drugs from TNMSC for urban health centres.

Al Jazeera

Qatar emir condemns ‘genocide’ in Gaza, urges ceasefire at GCC summit

Leaders of six Gulf countries and Turkey meet in Qatar, with Israel’s war on Gaza at the top of the agenda.

The Guardian - UK

Emmanuel Macron says Israel must define more precisely its Gaza aims

French president says there is no lasting security for Israel if it comes at the cost of Palestinian lives

The Hindu

Nine senior IAS officers deputed to supervise relief operations

TN govt deputes 9 IAS officers to monitor, supervise cyclone/rain rescue & relief ops in GCC, Avadi & Tambaram MCs. Public can contact helplines 1913, 25619206/207/208 for Chennai, 18004254355 & 18004251600 for Tambaram & 18004255109 for Avadi. Dial 102/104 in case of difficulty.

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