‘Will foil conspiracies…’: Rahul Gandhi after centre cancels UPSC’s lateral entry advertisements
After Union Government decided to cancel the advertisement by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) that had called for lateral entry jobs in mid-level posts in the Central Government, the Congress claimed a victory for opposing the scheme.
1992 Ajmer sex scandal case: POCSO court sentences 6 accused to life imprisonment, slaps Rs 5 lakh fine on each
While 18 people were accused in the case, a separate trial was conducted for these six accused.
Memo missed? Respect women – It’s not that complicated
The recent rape and murder in a Kolkata hospital is a reminder that we’re still failing miserably at the most basic level of decency.
‘To be released in…’: Ashwini Vaishnaw on Digital Personal Data Protection Rules
He also informed that the structure of the DPDP Act is Digital by default, it is a completely digitized Act prepared by the Digital India Corporation DIC and National Informatics Centre NIC
Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: CBI cautions about ‘fake letter’ being circulated on social media
The CBI has cautioned the general public about the ‘fake letter’ being disseminated on social media in connection with the ongoing probe into the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata.
A West Texas ranch and resort will limit water to residents amid fears its wells will run dry
Residents at the sprawling Terlingua Ranch near Big Bend National Park will limit residents to 1,000 gallons of nondrinking water per month.
In a North Texas House race, two Asian candidates campaign on their version of the American Dream
A competitive Texas House race in the Dallas suburbs features the first Asian to win Miss Texas and the first Asian woman to serve in the state Legislature.
Bharat Bandh: Nationwide shutdown on August 21? Know what’s open, what’s closed
The Bharat Bandh is in protest against the court’s decision and demanding the reversal of the court order.
Philippines agrees to host Afghans awaiting resettlement in US
US government to support ‘necessary services’ for Afghans undergoing visa processing in Southeast Asian country. The Philippines has agreed to temporarily host a “limited number” of Afghans being considered for resettlement in the United States, US and Philippine officials have announced. The US government will support “necessary services” for Afghans as they undergo visa processing in the Philippines, including food, housing, security, medical, and transport, the US Department of State said in a statement on Monday. “The United States appreciates its long and positive history of bilateral cooperation with the Philippines and thanks the Philippine government for supporting Afghan allies of the United States,” the State Department said. The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that the agreement was undergoing “final domestic procedures” needed to ensure its effectiveness. Washington and Manila did not specify the number of Afghans that would undergo visa processing in the Philippines. But The Washington Post, quoting unnamed US officials, said about 300 Afghan applicants would be processed in the Southeast Asian country. The deal is the latest sign of deepening ties between Washington and Manila under Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, whose election in 2022 marked a shift away from the China-friendly stance of his populist predecessor Rodrigo Duterte. More than 160,000 Afghans have been resettled in the US since 2021, when the Taliban retook control of the country following Washington’s withdrawal of its forces. Thousands of others are in third countries awaiting visa processing for possible relocation under an initiative dubbed Operation Allies Welcome. Many of those eligible for resettlement worked for the US government before the collapse of the Western-backed Afghan National Security Forces. The news that the US had requested its ally to consider hosting Afghan applicants prompted opposition from some Filipinos on legal and security grounds when it became public last year. Marcos said last June that the proposal raised “many security issues” even as he emphasised the “long tradition” of the Philippines accepting refugees. Adblock test (Why?)
Gaza protesters have a point, says Biden
NewsFeed US President Joe Biden has said pro-Palestine protesters “have a point” after thousands had rallied outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago demanding an end to the war on Gaza. Published On 20 Aug 202420 Aug 2024 Adblock test (Why?)