The health secretary has insisted the government "will not criminalise" homeless people, after a large backlash to its proposals for a new law. Ministers are seeking to replace the 200-year-old Vagrancy Act from 1824 - which makes rough sleeping illegal - with its new Criminal Justice Bill, which the government …...Read More
Plan to target 'aggressive begging' could 'penalise women seeking safety'
U.S. trade mission to visit India to explore opportunities in agribusiness
April 11, 2024 11:58 am | Updated 11:58 am IST - Washington A high-powered US trade delegation will visit India later this month to explore opportunities in the country's huge agribusiness sector and further promote American products among India's rising middle class. "India represents a growth economy for the US …...Read More
Jyotiba Phule a mentor for future generations, says Revanth
April 11, 2024 11:47 am | Updated 11:47 am IST - HYDERABAD Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said that social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, who fought against caste discrimination, continues to be a mentor for future generations. The Chief Minister remembered the services and sacrifices of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule …...Read More
Masters Tour Guide: The must-see places and things to do at Augusta National
Every year, the Masters welcomes many first-timers to the hallowed grounds of Augusta National Golf Club. Whether it's for a Monday or Tuesday practice round, Wednesday for the par-3 contest or one of the tournament rounds from Thursday through Sunday, there's a reason the Masters is "a tradition unlike any …...Read More
Police departments warn high schoolers' 'Senior Assassins' game could turn deadly
Multiple police departments are warning parents and community members that a nationwide game between high school students later this week could have deadly consequences. On social media, several police agencies are sounding the alarm on a game called "Senior Assassin," where participants are given another player's name who they are …...Read More
MES to field candidates in Belagavi and Uttara Kannada seats in Karnataka
April 11, 2024 11:32 am | Updated 11:32 am IST - Belagavi Belagavi-based political party Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti has announced that it will nominate candidates in two Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka. Mahadev Patil will be its candidate in Belagavi and Niranjan Sardesai in Uttara Kannada (erstwhile Canara) seat. Both …...Read More
Biden skewered for falsely claiming to be the first in his family to go to college: 'Pathological liar'
Social media users called out President Biden for claiming to be the first in his family to go to college in a recent speech. Biden made the claim while giving a speech in Wisconsin on Monday that touted his latest student loan handout. While on the topic of debt and …...Read More
Handful of vulnerable Dems will decide fate of Mayorkas impeachment trial
A handful of Democratic senators in vulnerable election contests in November could decide whether there's an impeachment trial for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. "We have to look at the impeachment documents first," Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., told reporters Tuesday in a departure from his previous suggestion the …...Read More
Will not accept CAA, NRC, Uniform Civil Code: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
April 11, 2024 11:29 am | Updated 12:05 pm IST - Kolkata West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on April 11 said she will not allow implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC) and the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the State. Addressing a gathering …...Read More
Retirement and loneliness: Tips for seniors to combat sadness during their golden years
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). For some seniors, retirement brings the unbridled joy of more time with loved ones — but for others, the golden years can end …...Read More
