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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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Topic: Liberal Democrats

Trouble for Trudeau as NDP chief Jagmeet Singh withdraws support, announces own candidacy for Canada PM

Singh said his party, 4th largest in the House, was tearing up an agreement struck with Trudeau’s Liberal Party in 2022 that allowed the Canadian PM to lead a minority government.

Bungee jumping, water sports, rollercoasters — UK Liberal Democrat leader’s fun-packed poll campaign

Ed Davey is using quirky escapades to communicate his party’s messaging & take digs at opponents. Opinion polls predict Liberal Democrats may win up to 50 seats as opposed to 11 in 2019.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.