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Mining proponents are expecting to see an increase in activity under President Noboa, a right-wing candidate who won re-election in April. In 2024, Noboa travelled to the World Exploration and Mining Convention in Canada and signed six agreements worth $4.8bn. And just this month, Noboa issued a presidential decree that would dissolve the Ministry of Environment and fold its duties into the Ministry of Energy and Mining. Critics warn these developments threaten to undercut environmental causes and the right for Indigenous communities to have prior consultation before development projects. To prevent conflicts like Rio Blanco’s, experts emphasise that implementing these…

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NewsFeedUS ambassador Tom Barrack has infuriated people in Lebanon and beyond, after he told reporters there not to be ‘animalistic’ during a press conference. Soraya Lennie looks at what’s behind the uproar – and how it involves the idea of Orientalism.Published On 27 Aug 202527 Aug 2025

Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook’s attorney plans to file a lawsuit as soon as today, challenging President Trump’s attempt to fire her. The president claims to have fired her “for cause,” citing allegations of mortgage fraud. Cook says no “cause” exists under the law, and he has no authority to move to fire her. Trump’s claim follows an accusation by Bill Pulte, who oversees the mortgage giants…

Kolkata: Three out of 44,671 Durga Puja committees in West Bengal have not submitted utilisation certificates for the financial grant given by the state for the festival in previous years, the state government told the Calcutta high court on Wednesday, lawyers present at the hearing said. The government informed the division bench of justices Sujoy Paul and Smita Das De that 2,876 puja committees in Kolkata have submitted utilisation reports on time. (Representative photo) “The government informed the division bench of justices Sujoy Paul and Smita Das De that 2,876 puja committees in Kolkata have submitted utilisation reports on time.…

Eileen and Doug Flockhart look at a chalkboard announcing the birth of their seventh grandchild on the porch of their home in Exeter, N.H., Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011. Elise Amendola/AP hide caption toggle caption Elise Amendola/AP Mothers and fathers have had their days. On Sep. 7, it’s the grandma and grandpa’s turn. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a proclamation dedicating the first Sunday after Labor Day to celebrate grandparents. It’s a day to recognize the wisdom, perspective and fundamental civic values that grandparents provide. This year, NPR wants to hear from grandparents who are new to their role. Have…

Image for representational purposes only. Source: Special Arrangement. No “serious challenges” have been detected in E10-compliant vehicles of Renault India plying on roads and utilising the E20 fuel, the car maker informed on Wednesday (August 27, 2025).  Seeking to allay concerns about the use of 20% blended fuel in their E10-compliant cars, the Triber manufacturer informed that “rigorous durability testing” was conducted jointly by the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) using varied fuel combinations. This included the use of E20 fuel in vehicles certified compliant for E10. The car maker pointed to the draft…

The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday (August 27, 2025) approved India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, naming Ahmedabad as the “ideal” venue because of its “world-class stadiums, cutting-edge training facilities, and a passionate sporting culture”.The decision comes days after the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) gave its approval to the proposal following the submission of the ‘Expression of Interest’ in March.”The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the proposal of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports for submission of bid for the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2030,” stated a release…

GATE 2026 Registration: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati will begin registrations for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2026) tomorrow, August 28. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the exam from at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. IIT Guwahati to start GATE 2026 registrations tomorrow (Representational image)(Unsplash) Originally, the GATE 2026 registration process was scheduled to begin on August 25 but it was rescheduled. As per the revised schedule, candidates can apply for the exam up to September 28 without paying a late fee. If they pay a late fee, they can apply up to October 9. GATE 2026 will be…

Published on: Aug 27, 2025 02:49 pm IST UPSSSC PET 2025: Candidates who will appear for the exam can check it on upsssc.gov.in. UPSSSC PET 2025: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has released exam district information for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (UPSSSC PET 2025). Candidates who will appear for the exam can check it on upsssc.gov.in. The direct link is given below. UPSSSC PET 2025 exam district information released(Official website, screenshot) The written examination will be held on September 6 and September 7, in two shifts on both days at 48 districts of the state. UPSSSC, in the…