March 12, 2024 01:52 pm | Updated 01:53 pm IST - NEW DELHI The Supreme Court on Tuesday, March 12, urged the Centre to give Kerala a one-time package to tide over its current financial crisis as a “special case” before March 31. A Bench headed by Justice Surya Kant …...Read More
Supreme Court asks Centre to give Kerala a financial fillip as a ‘one-time measure’
New Zealand Deputy PM Winston Peters calls on Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel; both discuss formation of panel for cooperation
March 12, 2024 01:51 pm | Updated 01:51 pm IST - Gandhinagar Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand Winston Peters met Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar on March 11 and they discussed establishment of a joint committee to strengthen cooperation between the two sides. The two leaders also …...Read More
Oil sheen off California coast is possibly naturally caused, says Coast Guard
An oil sheen spotted off the Southern California coast last week was possibly caused by a natural seep from the ocean floor, but the exact source still isn't known, U.S. Coast Guard officials said Monday. Authorities detected the 2.5-mile-long (4-kilometer-long) oil sheen Friday morning off Huntington Beach. Crews recovered roughly …...Read More
KY House passes bill meant to crack down on vape sales to teens
Legislation passed in the Kentucky House aims to curb the illegal sale of electronic cigarettes to teens and prevent unauthorized vaping products from being sold in stores. Businesses in Kentucky would need to declare involvement in tobacco product sales, with information forwarded to the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. …...Read More
TOI Explains CAA Notification: What changes now that Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules are notified
Where CAA is already in force Why CAA notification was delayed What happens next Where CAA does not apply What changes with CAA Why some opposed CAA Assam has a different case How govt defended CAA “Against one community…” Congress’ Adhir Chowdhury on CAA Notification of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), …...Read More
Kansas judge says transgender rights not violated by state's refusal to change sex on driver's licenses
Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge. Please enter a valid email address. A Kansas judge ruled on Monday that the rights of transgender individuals are not violated under the state constitution …...Read More
NAACP urge Black athletes to 'reconsider' playing at Florida colleges due to anti-DEI bill
The NAACP called on Black student athletes to boycott Florida universities in light of the Sunshine State’s crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). NAACP leader Derrick Johnson on Monday announced that they told Black NCAA prospects via a letter to reconsider playing for "PWI" public colleges and universities in …...Read More
US libraries push for legislative action to address soaring costs of e-books
Libraries across the U.S. are grappling with the high costs of e-books and audiobooks, often priced much higher than consumer rates. E-books leased by libraries have expiration dates, unlike those purchased by consumers, leading to ongoing costs for renewal. Librarians are pushing for legislative changes to address the affordability gap …...Read More
Collecting procedures of other State Legislative Assemblies on live telecast: T.N. Assembly secretariat tells Madras High Court
March 12, 2024 01:22 pm | Updated 01:22 pm IST The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly secretariat has informed the Madras High Court that it has begun to collect details about procedures adopted by the Legislative Assemblies in other States with respect to live telecasting or streaming of the proceedings of …...Read More
Why haven't you moved H.P. HC against disqualification: SC asks disqualified MLAs
March 12, 2024 01:18 pm | Updated 01:18 pm IST - New Delhi The Supreme Court on March 12 asked six rebel Congress MLAs, who had cross-voted in the recent Rajya Sabha polls in Himachal Pradesh, as to why they have not moved the High Court challenging their disqualification. Himachal …...Read More
