April 16, 2024 11:14 pm | Updated 11:14 pm IST - NEW DELHI The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard a petitioner’s contention that mob lynching incidents are recorded by the police in certain States as brawls or accidents. Appearing before a three-judge Bench headed by Justice B.R. Gavai, advocate Nizam …...Read More
Police in some States are recording mob lynching cases as brawls or accidents, Supreme Court told
West Virginia AG vows to keep defending girls' sports despite court ruling against transgender ban
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey vowed to keep fighting to keep biological males out of girls' sports after a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday to overturn a state transgender sports ban because it "violated the Equal Protection Clause and Title IX." The 2-1 ruling Tuesday from the 4th U.S. …...Read More
Brinda takes exception to Rahul contesting from Wayanad
April 16, 2024 11:08 pm | Updated 11:08 pm IST - KALPETTA Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] Polit Bureau member Brinda Karat on Tuesday came down on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for contesting Lok Sabha elections in Wayanad. Speaking after a road show of Annie Raja, Left Democratic Front …...Read More
Civil Services Examination results bring cheer for Thiruvananthapuram
April 16, 2024 11:04 pm | Updated 11:04 pm IST - THIRUVANANTHAPURAM The announcement of Civil Services Examinations results on Tuesday brought cheer for Thiruvananthapuram with many candidates from the district figuring among the toppers. Kasturi Sha of Chirayinkeezhu secured the 68th rank in her first attempt. The 23-year-old continued …...Read More
Supreme Court wary of obstruction charge used against some Jan 6 riot defendants
The Supreme Court's conservative majority expressed concern Tuesday over the federal government's use of an obstruction law to prosecute a Jan. 6 Capitol riot defendant, which could have major implications for President Trump's separate election interference case. Joseph Fischer, a onetime police patrolman, is one of about 350 people charged …...Read More
Fire breaks out in DoPT, North Block Secretariat
April 16, 2024 11:03 pm | Updated 11:03 pm IST - NEW DELHI A fire broke out on the second floor of the Department of Personnel and Training’s (DoPT) office in North Block, a statement issued by the department said. The North Block Secretariat building here houses the offices of …...Read More
Rwanda enforcement officers told all leave is cancelled, as government hopes law will pass
Immigration enforcement staff have had their leave cancelled as the government hopes its plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda will become law this week. Speaking to Sky News, Lucy Moreton from the ISU, the union for borders, immigration and customs, said the staff who will be expected to …...Read More
US files 2nd labor complaint after Mexico refuses to act on union-busting by a Mexican company
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The United States said Tuesday it has filed a labor complaint after Mexico refused to act on alleged union-busting by a Mexican company. The U.S. Trade Representatives Office said it has filed a request for a dispute settlement panel under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement, known …...Read More
Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly expected to miss start of Bucks-Pacers series
The Milwaukee Bucks are bracing to be without their two-time MVP when postseason play opens up this weekend. Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to be out for the start of the Bucks' first-round series against the Indiana Pacers due to a left calf strain, ESPN reported Tuesday. The eight-time All-Star forward …...Read More
2024 WNBA Championship odds: Aces favored; Fever's odds shorten
The WNBA Draft is in the books, and as we look ahead to a new season, we're also getting a glimpse at the league's title odds. After Monday's big night, favorite Las Vegas' odds moved to +100 after opening at +115. Led by veterans A'ja Wilson, Candace Parker and Kelsey …...Read More
