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The Tory leadership hopeful says the party needs to rebuild trust, in a pitch to members at their conference.

Comments suggesting maternity pay has "gone too far" have been seized on by leadership opponents as Tory conference gets under way.

Tory leadership contender sets out a "hard-nosed" immigration policy at the start of the party's conference.

Tory leadership contender sets out a "hard-nosed" immigration policy at the start of the party's conference.

The Canterbury MP says she is leaving the party over the PM's "cruel" policies and "hypocrisy" at accepting gifts.

She says she is leaving the party over the PM's "cruel" policies and "hypocrisy" at accepting gifts.

The UK's "special relationship" with the US sits above whoever holds office, the prime minister says.

The UK's "special relationship" with the US sits above whoever holds office, the prime minister says.

She accuses the party of “hypocrisy and double standards in its treatment of different communities”.

The UK's "special relationship" with the US sits above whoever holds office, the prime minister says.

Keir Starmer is meeting European Commission president in Brussels for the first time as PM next week.

This is on account of concerns over how much money will be raised, should wealthy foreigners simply leave the UK.

She accuses the party of “hypocrisy and double standards in its treatment of different communities”.

Health leaders are worried patients may be put off seeking help, the BBC learns.

In his first conference speech as PM, Sir Keir will say a "shared struggle" is needed to build a new Britain.

In his first conference speech as PM, Sir Keir will say a "shared struggle" is needed to build a new Britain.

Dale Vince wants to talk to ministers about getting more vegan meals on to school menus in England.

But the chancellor's conference speech on Monday risks being overshadowed by the row over her decision to axe winter fuel payments.

But the chancellor's conference speech on Monday risks being overshadowed by the row over her decision to axe winter fuel payments.

But the chancellor's conference speech on Monday risks being overshadowed by the row over her decision to axe winter fuel payments.

The prime minister was speaking ahead of Labour's party conference, which kicks off in Liverpool on Sunday.

Sir Keir Starmer's top team have learnt the hard way that in politics, perception matters.

Labour activists are gathering on the eve of the party's autumn conference in Liverpool.

Labour activists are gathering on the eve of the party's autumn conference in Liverpool.

The plan is part of the government's pledge to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.

Some offenders released last week were not electronically tagged as they should have been, raising the risk of reoffending.

Chris Mason explains why the story about the prime minister's chief of staff earning £170,000 a year matters.

The former Tory leader criticises the previous government's plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.

The party is celebrating the election of 72 Lib Dem MPs - but turning this into influence won't be easy.

Western states have long been cautious about allowing Ukraine to use their missiles against Russia.

Renter groups say the plans are a positive step but warn more action will be needed to tackle unaffordable rents.

Keir Starmer made the comments as he travelled to Washington for talks with US President Joe Biden.

Keir Starmer made the comments as he travelled to Washington for talks with US President Joe Biden.

US Ambassador Eric Garcetti highlighted the strong US-India friendship in addressing border issues, emphasizing mutual support against common threats. He stressed that India's challenges are for its government to solve but assured US assistance when needed. Garcetti also noted ongoing defense collaborations, including co-developing and co-manufacturing technologies. US Ambassador Eric Garcetti highlighted the strong US-India friendship in addressing border issues, emphasizing mutual support against common threats. He stressed that India's challenges are for its government to solve but assured US assistance when needed. Garcetti also noted ongoing defense collaborations, including co-developing and co-manufacturing technologies.

People have "every right to be angry", Sir Keir Starmer to say, as review criticises state of the health service.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge attacked the BJP and Modi government at a rally in Anantnag. He claimed that many BJP members would be jailed if the INDIA bloc had formed a government. Kharge announced five guarantees for Jammu & Kashmir and promised to restore its statehood while criticizing the lack of manufacturing units and vacant government posts. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge attacked the BJP and Modi government at a rally in Anantnag. He claimed that many BJP members would be jailed if the INDIA bloc had formed a government. Kharge announced five guarantees for Jammu & Kashmir and promised to restore its statehood while criticizing the lack of manufacturing units and vacant government posts.

Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, has been released from Tihar jail on interim bail to campaign for the J&K assembly elections. Detained since 2019 under UAPA, he criticized PM Modi's 'naya Kashmir' narrative and vowed to fight for a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue. His release has unsettled mainstream parties in Kashmir. Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, has been released from Tihar jail on interim bail to campaign for the J&K assembly elections. Detained since 2019 under UAPA, he criticized PM Modi's 'naya Kashmir' narrative and vowed to fight for a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue. His release has unsettled mainstream parties in Kashmir.

Tensions erupted in Nagamangala, Karnataka during a Ganesh procession when miscreants threw stones at devotees, sparking a clash. Police used mild force and tear gas to disperse the crowd. Ban orders were issued under CrPC 144, and additional police forces were deployed to regain control. Devotees demand the arrest of those responsible. Tensions erupted in Nagamangala, Karnataka during a Ganesh procession when miscreants threw stones at devotees, sparking a clash. Police used mild force and tear gas to disperse the crowd. Ban orders were issued under CrPC 144, and additional police forces were deployed to regain control. Devotees demand the arrest of those responsible.

Keir Starmer defends his decision to take away winter fuel payments from millions of pensioners.

The government is reportedly planning to cut £100m from a Tory fund to improve nature.

Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha announced a retrofitting plan for the 151-year-old heritage building of Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital. Built in British architecture, this historic structure will be preserved to maintain Tripura's cultural legacy while ensuring it continues to serve the community with modern healthcare facilities. Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha announced a retrofitting plan for the 151-year-old heritage building of Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital. Built in British architecture, this historic structure will be preserved to maintain Tripura's cultural legacy while ensuring it continues to serve the community with modern healthcare facilities.

The government has allocated Rs 12,461 crore to aid in constructing hydel projects totaling 31,350 MW over eight years. Starting from 2024-25, the scheme provides budgetary support for infrastructure and is applicable to hydro power projects above 25 MW capacity, including private sector and pumped storage power projects. The government has allocated Rs 12,461 crore to aid in constructing hydel projects totaling 31,350 MW over eight years. Starting from 2024-25, the scheme provides budgetary support for infrastructure and is applicable to hydro power projects above 25 MW capacity, including private sector and pumped storage power projects.

PM Narendra Modi announced India's ambition to become a global hub for green hydrogen. The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims for 5 million tonnes of annual production by 2030. This initiative seeks to drive innovation, build infrastructure, and attract investment while helping decarbonize heavy industries and long-haul transport. PM Narendra Modi announced India's ambition to become a global hub for green hydrogen. The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims for 5 million tonnes of annual production by 2030. This initiative seeks to drive innovation, build infrastructure, and attract investment while helping decarbonize heavy industries and long-haul transport.

Internal discord has emerged within Haryana's BJP over poll ticket allocation, with notable figures such as Karan Dev Kamboj and Ram Bilas Sharma voicing their displeasure. Union minister Rao Inderjit Singh's statements have exacerbated the situation. The BJP seeks a third consecutive term but faces stiff competition from a rejuvenated Congress. Internal discord has emerged within Haryana's BJP over poll ticket allocation, with notable figures such as Karan Dev Kamboj and Ram Bilas Sharma voicing their displeasure. Union minister Rao Inderjit Singh's statements have exacerbated the situation. The BJP seeks a third consecutive term but faces stiff competition from a rejuvenated Congress.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed industry leaders at 'SEMICON India 2024', highlighting India's Rs 1.5 lakh crore investments in semiconductors. He stressed India's ambition to become a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, aiming for widespread use of Indian-made chips and significant growth in the electronics sector by 2030, creating millions of jobs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed industry leaders at 'SEMICON India 2024', highlighting India's Rs 1.5 lakh crore investments in semiconductors. He stressed India's ambition to become a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, aiming for widespread use of Indian-made chips and significant growth in the electronics sector by 2030, creating millions of jobs.

In Maharashtra's Beed district, a restaurant waiter was dragged for nearly one kilometer after requesting three youths to pay their bill. The incident took place on the Mehkar-Pandharpur Palkhi Highway and was recorded on video. Authorities are currently investigating the case and making efforts to identify those involved in this unsettling event. In Maharashtra's Beed district, a restaurant waiter was dragged for nearly one kilometer after requesting three youths to pay their bill. The incident took place on the Mehkar-Pandharpur Palkhi Highway and was recorded on video. Authorities are currently investigating the case and making efforts to identify those involved in this unsettling event.

The Indian government has expanded the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana to include all senior citizens aged 70 and above. This initiative will provide up to ₹5 lakh in health insurance per year for around 4.5 crore families, regardless of their socio-economic status, ensuring broader healthcare access. The Indian government has expanded the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana to include all senior citizens aged 70 and above. This initiative will provide up to ₹5 lakh in health insurance per year for around 4.5 crore families, regardless of their socio-economic status, ensuring broader healthcare access.

Omar Abdullah, vice president of the National Conference, accused the BJP of inconsistency regarding bail for political leaders. He noted differing reactions to bail for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Awami Ittehad Party founder Sheikh Abdul Rashid. Abdullah also claimed that the BJP supports smaller groups to form a government in Jammu and Kashmir. Omar Abdullah, vice president of the National Conference, accused the BJP of inconsistency regarding bail for political leaders. He noted differing reactions to bail for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Awami Ittehad Party founder Sheikh Abdul Rashid. Abdullah also claimed that the BJP supports smaller groups to form a government in Jammu and Kashmir.

NITI Aayog CEO B V R Subrahmanyam highlighted India's commitment to climate-friendly growth and the continued role of fossil fuels in driving economic progress. He announced that NITI Aayog would release a roadmap for energy transition in November, targeting the 2070 'net zero' carbon emissions goal, to be presented at COP29 in Baku. NITI Aayog CEO B V R Subrahmanyam highlighted India's commitment to climate-friendly growth and the continued role of fossil fuels in driving economic progress. He announced that NITI Aayog would release a roadmap for energy transition in November, targeting the 2070 'net zero' carbon emissions goal, to be presented at COP29 in Baku.

Ukraine’s ambassador in New Delhi has called for India to take a more proactive role in ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, which could aid its bid for a permanent United Nations Security Council seat. He proposed that India moderate peace talks and use its influence with Russia to encourage negotiations, while highlighting India's current diplomatic efforts. Ukraine’s ambassador in New Delhi has called for India to take a more proactive role in ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, which could aid its bid for a permanent United Nations Security Council seat. He proposed that India moderate peace talks and use its influence with Russia to encourage negotiations, while highlighting India's current diplomatic efforts.

The University of Mumbai's Garware Institute has collaborated with the Institute of Risk Management to introduce a Global Level 1 Enterprise Risk Management course. This 2-credit elective aims to equip students and alumni with vital risk management skills applicable across various sectors, preparing them for diverse career paths in today's complex global landscape. The University of Mumbai's Garware Institute has collaborated with the Institute of Risk Management to introduce a Global Level 1 Enterprise Risk Management course. This 2-credit elective aims to equip students and alumni with vital risk management skills applicable across various sectors, preparing them for diverse career paths in today's complex global landscape.

The impasse between junior doctors and the West Bengal government continues as doctors demand to send a delegation of 30 representatives to meet with the Chief Minister, with a live telecast of the meeting. Their five-point demands include punishing those responsible for rape and murder, disciplinary actions against officials, and better security measures for healthcare workers. The impasse between junior doctors and the West Bengal government continues as doctors demand to send a delegation of 30 representatives to meet with the Chief Minister, with a live telecast of the meeting. Their five-point demands include punishing those responsible for rape and murder, disciplinary actions against officials, and better security measures for healthcare workers.