Morning Digest | Kevin McCarthy becomes the first Speaker ever to be ousted in a U.S. House vote; Delhi Police arrest NewsClick founder, HR head in alleged terror case and more
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Kevin McCarthy becomes the first speaker ever to be ousted from the job in a U.S. House vote
Speaker Kevin McCarthy was voted out of the job Tuesday in an extraordinary showdown, a first in U.S. history that was forced by a contingent of hard-right conservatives and threw the House and its Republican leadership into chaos. Mr. McCarthy’s chief rival, Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, forced the vote on the “motion to vacate,” drawing together more than a handful of conservative Republican critics of the speaker and many Democrats who say he is unworthy of leadership.
Delhi Police arrest NewsClick founder, HR head in alleged terror case
The Delhi Police on October 3 arrested Prabir Purkayastha, founder and Editor-in-Chief of news portal NewsClick and its Human Resources head Amit Chakraborty in an alleged terror case. Deputy Commissioner of Police (PRO) Suman Nalwa said that a total of 46 “suspects”, including nine women, were questioned and their phones, laptops and devices seized for further examination. She added that proceedings were on and two persons had been arrested thus far.
Arguments in EWS verdict may serve as a shot in the arm for seeking more quota post Bihar caste survey
Arguments employed by the Supreme Court in its majority verdict to uphold the 10% economically weaker sections (EWS) quota for the “poorest of the poor” among forward castes can paradoxically become a stimulus for the backward classes to seek reservation over and above the 50% ceiling limit on the basis of the data published after the Bihar caste-based survey. The EWS judgment had excluded the “poorest of the poor” among the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes and the Other Backward Classes from the ambit of 10% quota.
PM draws BJP campaign lines for Assembly polls, one rally at a time
U.S. VP JD Vance warns against excessive AI regulation at Paris summit, highlighting global differences in AI governance.
Prime Minister Modi advocates for global governance and standards for AI to uphold shared values and address risks.
EU chief vows tough countermeasures against US tariffs on steel and aluminium, protecting economic interests and consumers.
Travel vlogger Muhammed Dilshad from Malappuram shares his journey from YouTube to building wells in Africa.
Trump pressures Jordan to accept Gaza refugees permanently, part of his plan to reshape the Middle East.
Lawsuit challenges Trump's refugee suspension, seeks to restore funding and stop implementation of executive order.
Trump threatens to end Gaza ceasefire if Israeli hostages not released, tensions rise over shock proposal to displace Gazans.
Tragic bus crash in Guatemala leaves 55 dead, including children, prompting national mourning; follow AP's Latin America coverage.
President Trump reverses federal push away from plastic straws, citing ineffectiveness of paper straws and consumer dissatisfaction.
Midsize business jets collide at Scottsdale Airport, leaving one dead and others injured, runway closed indefinitely.
Trump administration officials, including Kellogg and Vance, to meet with Zelenskyy at Munich Security Conference to discuss Ukraine war.
Donald Trump said Palestinians would not have the right of return to Gaza under his proposal and would have a permanent place to live elsewhere, according to excerpts of his interview with Fox News
Hamas delays hostage release after accusing Israel of violating ceasefire, next exchange postponed due to alleged violations.