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
Israeli fire kills three Palestinians in Gaza, escalating tensions as violence continues despite a fragile ceasefire.
Trump proposes a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates, facing strong opposition from banks and credit card companies.
Retouched images of Israel's first lady spark an ethics debate over authenticity in official state photography and historical record-keeping.
Iran's parliament discusses protests while lawmakers chant anti-American slogans amid escalating tensions with the U.S. and regional threats.
Israel remains on high alert amid potential U.S. intervention in Iran as protests escalate, sources reveal.
U.S. may soon lift sanctions on Venezuela to aid oil sales and economic recovery, says Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Maduro loyalists rally in Caracas as the Venezuelan government seeks to strengthen ties with the U.S. amid political turmoil.
Activists report 116 deaths in Iran protests against theocracy, amid state media's portrayal of control and casualties.
North Korea demands an explanation from South Korea over a drone incursion, escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Kurdish fighters in Syria agree to evacuate Aleppo under a ceasefire, transporting members to northeastern regions.
Myanmar holds the second phase of a controversial military-run election, with low turnout and criticism from international observers.
Thousands protest in Minneapolis and nationwide against ICE violence following fatal shootings, urging peaceful demonstration amid rising tensions.
Nobel Institute denies Venezuelan leader Machado's attempt to transfer Peace Prize to Trump, affirming the award's permanence.