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Crockett: Trump’s Followers Can’t Call Themselves Patriotic if They Cheer Comey Indictment

Thursday on MSNBC’s “All In,” Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) said President Donald Trump’s followers could not call themselves “patriotic” if they cheered the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. Host Chris Hayes said, “James Comey, the former director of the FBI, a guy who refused to turn the bureau into Trump’s personal plaything, has now been indicted on two federal charge.” Crockett said, “Yeah, so here’s the thing. I want the American people to know that when you stand up to a bully, you win. Do not back down. Do not bend. You allow them to go and wage.

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Eurovision to decide whether Israel can take part in next year’s contest

The board of the European Broadcasting Union has sent a letter to members indicating the vote will take place in early November, a spokesman said.

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UP Navratri Festivities Draw 40 Lakh Devotees In Four Days

Vindhyavasini Dham in Mirzapur, a major centre of Shakti devotion, sees 3.5–4 lakh visitors daily during Navratri—several times more than on regular days. The recently constructed Vindhyachal Corridor has enhanced convenience, and on the festival’s last three days, 6–7 lakh devotees are expected daily.

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Ex-Reform politician admits Russia-linked bribery charges

The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has pleaded guilty to bribery charges relating to making statements in favour of Russia while being an elected member of the European Parliament. Nathan Gill, 52, from Llangefni on Anglesey, admitted eight counts of bribery between 6 December 2018 and 18 July 2019, but denied one charge of conspiracy to commit bribery.

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Citizens, domicile, and migrants: Why we should worry about Provincial Citizenship

Provincial citizenship emerges from nativist politics rooted in an emotional belonging to a State, which gains immediate leverage in regional electoral politics. It challenges the idea of singular Indian citizenship, sparking debates over definitions of native, indigenous, Adivasi, local, or son of the soil.

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Maharashtra News: OBC Groups Approach Bombay HC Seeking Urgent Hearing Against GR Issuing Kunbi Caste Certificates To Marathas; Suicide Cases Highlight Reservation Tensions

Several organisations representing the Other Backward Classes (OBC), on Monday, sought an urgent hearing on a batch of petitions challenging the Maharashtra government’s decision to issue Kunbi caste certificates to members of the Maratha community from the Marathwada region for reservation benefits.