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In a modification to the reopening guidelines, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) today allowed political parties to hold rallies in 12 election-bound states before October 15.

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North Korea may show new missiles at weekend military parade

For months, North Korea has been relatively uncombative, as leader Kim Jong Un grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, natural disasters and the deepening economic pain under years of tough US-led sanctions. But ahead of the 75th founding anniversary of his ruling party this weekend, speculation has risen that Kim may hold a massive military parade and unveil newly developed, powerful missiles. The goal, experts say, would be to bolster internal unity and draw US attention amid deadlocked nuclear diplomacy between the countries. His people are considerably wearied and his economy is in trouble ... so Kim Jong Un would want to mobilize his people and stress a self-reliant policy to quell their complaints and draw their loyalty, Nam Sung-wook, a professor at Korea University in South Korea.

 

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Hurricane Delta heads for US after lashing Mexico's Yucatan

Hurricane Delta emerged into the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday and headed toward Louisiana after making landfall just south of the Mexican resort of Cancun, toppling trees and cutting power to residents of the Yucatan peninsula's resort-studded coast. The US National Hurricane Center in Miami said Delta weakened to a Category 1 storm during the afternoon, but it began strengthening again while moving over the southern Gulf, rising to maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (150 kph) by evening. It was expected to gain even more strengthen before reaching the US Gulf coast.

 

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Watch | Vice Presidential Debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris

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US election 2020: Vice presidential debate begins

Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris says, "President & Vice President were informed about nature of this pandemic, that is lethal & airborne... Even today, they still don't have a plan. Joe Biden has." When I look at their plan, they talk about advancing testing, creating new PPE kits, developing vaccine. Looks a little bit like plagiarism which Joe Biden knows little about: US Vice President Mike Pence during vice presidential debate. American people have witnessed what is the greatest failure of any presidential administration in history of our country. 210 thousand people died in last several months: Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris while replying to a question on COVID-19 response

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No decision yet on reopening of schools, cinemas in state: Telangana govt

The Telangana government on Wednesday issued guidelines under 'Unlock 5' but no decision has been taken on re-opening of schools and cinema theatres.

 

According to the Government Order (GO) issued by Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar, separate orders will be issued regarding date of opening of schools and coaching institutions.

 

In colleges/higher education institutions, online/distance learning shall continue to be the preferred mode of teaching and shall be encouraged, it says. Read on...

6:29 AM

Nancy Pelosi out to block Donald Trump if disputed election ends in House

A single House race in Montana could determine the presidential election.

 

Or it could be one in Minnesota. Or Pennsylvania, Florida, Michigan or even Alaska all districts where Speaker Nancy Pelosi has set out to not only expand the House majority but to tip party control of the states' congressional delegations in case a disputed presidential election needs to be decided by the House.

 

It's a stunning campaign strategy to match the extraordinary times. Under election law the House would intervene if the Electoral College gave no presidential candidate the majority January 6. Read on...