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Massive winter storm to clobber U.S. from Plains to East Coast
Millions of Americans from the Plains to the East Coast faced the threat of blizzards, heavy snow, treacherous ice and freezing rain through Monday, the National Weather Service said on Saturday.
Italy's Meloni Boosts Ties With Trump in Surprise Florida Visit
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made a surprise trip to Florida to meet with Donald Trump late on Saturday, as the key European leader sought to buttress ties with the president-elect before his inauguration on Jan. 20.
Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton
President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, chef Jose Andres, actor Michael J. Fox, and conservationist Jane Goodall on Saturday in one of his final official acts in office.
Nine civilians killed in car attack, Mali rebels accuse Russian army
Nine civilians including women and children were killed in an attack on a vehicle in Mali's Segou region last week, a civil society group and a rebel coalition said late on Saturday, accusing the army and Russian mercenaries of being responsible.
Austria's Ruling Conservatives Elect Christian Stocker as Interim Leader
Karl Nehammer announced that he would enable \"an orderly transition\" and railed against \"radicals who do not offer a single solution to any problem but only live from describing problems\".
B'desh Cancels Planned Training of Judges in India
Bangladesh's interim government on Sunday cancelled a planned training programme for 50 judges and judicial officers in India, scrapping a previous notification.
Israel Razes Gaza Neighbourhood
IDF said that the attack on Hamas took place far from the movement of trucks without affecting the continuity of aid.
US Plans $8 Billion Weapons Sale to Israel
The US State Department on Friday informed Congress of its plan to approve USD 8 billion worth of arms sales to Israel, according to the department's office presiding weapons transfers, the New York Times reported.
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill at least 21, hospital workers say
Thousands rallied again in Israel to press for a ceasefire deal, hours after Hamas released a video showing one of the hostages still held in Gaza.
Hezbollah leader Nasrallah was killed last year, aide says
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike last year while inside the militant group's war operations room, according to new details Sunday disclosed by a senior Hezbollah official.
China Slams US Over Proposed Chinese Drone Ban
The US Department of Commerce had initiated a rulemaking period to evaluate the possibility of banning or restricting drones manufactured in China.
S Korea's presidential security chief defies Yoon arrest bid
Judging the legitimacy of any legal interpretation and execution is difficult, Seok Dong-hyeon, a lawyer advising Yoon
NEET-SS Vacancies: Supreme Court Urges Union Govt to Take Decisions in 3 Months for Smooth Admission Next Academic Year
The Additional Solicitor General, ASG Aishwarya Bhatti in the case stressed that inputs from various stakeholders including the State Government or Union Territories, the National Medical Council and the National Board of Examination would be required, the Union may convene a meeting with all the stakeholders and suggest a proposal before this Court.
Supreme Court: Motor accident claims - tax returns can be accepted to determine income only if they are appropriately produced
The court in the case noted that the parents of the appellant were self-employed and for the purpose of evidence, the appellant had produced only the Xerox copies of the Income Tax Returns of her parents. Neither the Tribunal nor the High Court took the same as admissible evidence and made an assessment on their basis.
Bombay High Court: Following a girl once will not amount to stalking
The counsel, Advocates Jasprit Singh Chilotra and Neerja Chaubey appeared for the Appellants.
Supreme Court: Petition filed seeking stay on registration of new suits and passing survey orders over Mandir-Masjid disputes
The court observed that the Act became a focal point of public discussion recently in view of the violent events which followed the survey of the Sambhal Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh.
Supreme Court: 2018 amendment to Kerala Paddy Land Act applicable only to conversion applications filed after Dec 30, 2017
The Supreme Court in the case The Tehsildar and Another v. Renjith George observed and has held that the 2018 amendment made to the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act, 2008, which came into effect from December 30, 2017 is only applicable to applications for conversion of land which are filed after December 30, 2017.
Supreme Court quashes case: To establish mens rea, something more than vague statements must be produced under Section 354 IPC
The court while considering the facts and circumstances of the case observed and has set aside the impugned judgment of the High Court and has quashed the criminal proceedings initiated against the appellant.
'Aiyar Not Only Disillusioned But Has No Illusions Either'
Aiyar also notes that his 'chaiwallah' remark provided a handle to 'elements in the Congress party' to later divert attention from the real causes of the party's humiliating collapse at the 2014 hustings to shift the blame on this one remark put out in what he describes as a 'sarcastic, if sneering, jest.'
BCCI Needs to Have a Re-look at Senior Players and Coach
After suffering a humiliating 3-1 loss to Australia in the Gavaskar-Border series down under, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) needs to review its own policies and take a view on the future of senior players as well as the Coach.
Digital gap complicates generation gap
The young investors aren't excited about investment in property because it is an illiquid asset (won't help one buy concert tickets in the black market).
CII Urges Budget for 1 Lakh Job Deductions
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has called for a range of measures to be included in the upcoming Union Budget announcements, including an integrated National Employment Policy, policy support for employment generation, implementation of labour codes, and increased participation of women in the workforce, among other initiatives.
Textile Sector Aims $300 Billion by 2030
Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh stated that the textile ministry is committed to helping the industry to reach the market size of $300 billion in year 2030 and provide employment to 6 crore persons in textile value chain, the Ministry stated in a release on Sunday.
Sensex may rise 18% in 2025: Morgan Stanley
Infrastructure spending, restructuring of GST rates, direct tax reforms, more free trade agreements and focus on energy transition are other catalysts.
Formal Rural Credit Lowers Borrowing Costs: NABARD
Rural credit shifts to formal sources, reducing interest costs and boosting margins.
Haryana Will Initiate Schemes to Fund Entrepreneurs: CM Saini
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday held a meeting with startup entrepreneurs and emphasized that the government is committed to establishing the state as a startup hub.
HD Kumaraswamy Launches PLI Scheme for Green Hydrogen Steel
Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy will launch ‘PLI scheme 1.1’ for the steel industry, the Ministry of Steel said in a release on Sunday.
Forex reserves decline by $4.1 billion
India's foreign exchange reserves continue to decline, extending a downhill journey for three months now.
LG Approves Relaxed Recruitment Criteria for 1984 Riot Victims
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved full relaxation in required educational qualification and age relaxation up to 55 years for 88 applications for employment from victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, officials said on Sunday.
Parvesh asks Atishi to open 'Sheesh Mahal' for public
Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Parvesh Verma has written a letter to Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, requesting her to open the \"Sheesh Mahal\", the former official residence of AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal for public viewing.