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Politics news — August 1, 2026 - Page 48

Politics publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 48 of 75.

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  7. PoliticsRegulatorsConstitutionMiddle East

    Perić Proposes Dismissal of Three Library Council Members

    Srđan Perić, leader of the Reformists and president of the Main City Council, has announced his intention to submit an initiative to dismiss three members of the Library Council who voted to change the name of the 'Radosav Ljumović' library. Perić argues that responsibility is individual, even when the organ is collective, and that those who initiated the name change should be held accountable. He believes that dismissing all members would relativize the responsibility of the real perpetrators and expects the City Assembly to express its opinion on this initiative at the next session.
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  9. PoliticsMiddle EastChinaBudget

    SEBI Approves Rs 1,491 Cr Settlement in NSE Co-location Case

    The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has agreed to terms of settlement in the NSE co-location and dark-fibre cases, with the National Stock Exchange (NSE) paying an additional Rs 714.74 crore after an earlier deposit of Rs 776.47 crore. This brings the total settlement amount to Rs 1,491.21 crore, clearing a key hurdle for NSE's planned Rs 30,000-crore IPO.
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  13. PoliticsRegulatorsInvestigationMiddle East

    Senators Cayetano and Lacson Clash Over Taguig Infrastructure Investigation

    Senator Alan Peter Cayetano contradicts Senator Panfilo Lacson's statement regarding the 'ceasefire' in the investigation of alleged ghost flood control projects in Taguig. Cayetano defends his position, stating he is not against the investigation and hopes it will be fair. Lacson, however, doubts Cayetano’s sincerity in seeking a truce, questioning his motives and accusing him of disrupting Senate work.
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  14. PoliticsMiddle EastUkraineConflict

    Russia Accuses West of Backing Ukraine's Attacks on Civilians

    Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, has condemned the Ukrainian army's use of anti-personnel mines in Russian regions, stating that over 100 such mines have been discovered. She attributed this terrorism to Western support, accusing the West of providing weapons to Ukraine for attacks on civilians. Zakharova warned that the West's actions are escalating tensions and pushing peace prospects further away. Russia vowed to continue protecting its citizens and state security by all available means.
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  16. PoliticsRegulatorsChina

    India's Cabinet Approves ₹5,070 Crore 'Prime Minister Suryasarovar Yojana' for Floating Solar Projects

    The Central Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the 'Prime Minister Suryasarovar Yojana' (PM-SSY) with a total budgetary outlay of ₹5,070 crore. The scheme aims to develop 5,000 MW of Floating Solar PV projects with co-located Energy Storage Systems of at least 10,000 MWh storage capacity. This initiative is expected to provide energy security to the country while also boosting environmental conservation.
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  19. PoliticsElectionsMiddle East

    Central Election Commission Rejects 'Yabloko' Complaint Over St. Petersburg Election Registration Refusal

    The Central Election Commission of Russia has rejected the complaint of 'Yabloko' regarding the refusal to register their list of candidates for the elections to the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg. The commission upheld the decision of the lower-level election commission, citing that the first financial report was signed by a person who did not have the corresponding authority. 'Yabloko' intends to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court of Russia.
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  21. PoliticsMiddle East

    Bank of Japan Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged

    The Bank of Japan (BOJ) maintained its policy interest rate at around 1.0% for the fifth consecutive meeting. The decision was widely expected as the central bank had recently raised its policy rate to 1% in June. The BOJ is currently assessing the impact of this rate hike on the economy and inflation. Market expectations suggest that the BOJ will keep interest rates unchanged for the time being. The BOJ also lifted its economic outlook for FY 2026 and signaled readiness to continue raising borrowing costs if inflation risks rise.
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  23. PoliticsJudiciaryRegulatorsLocal Gov

    Preservationists Seek Court Order to Block Trump's Painting of Historic Eisenhower Building

    Preservationists have filed a motion asking a federal judge to halt the Trump administration's plans to paint the historic Eisenhower Executive Office Building. The lawsuit argues that the White House improperly assumed control of the project from the General Services Administration, which oversees the building. The plaintiffs, including Cultural Heritage Partners and the DC Preservation League, contend that the White House should follow established procedures to protect historic places and ensure public input. The administration plans to test paint on the building starting Monday unless the court intervenes.
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