Feds plan to take over Texas lawsuit against Planned Parenthood

As the state attorney general’s office transitions from Republican to Democratic hands, the Justice Department moves to intervene in the state’s legal battle over Medicaid payments.
Gov.-elect Hinojosa wants to expand Medicaid in Texas. An executive order won’t make that happen.

Texas Dems may craft a state “trigger bill” to activate Medicaid expansion if Congress repeals costly Trump administration restrictions.
Democrat Jon Rosenthal joins GOP-led Texas Railroad Commission with ideas, but faces an uphill fight

The oil field engineer’s technical expertise and perspective will give him influence in other ways, industry experts said.
Data centers, minimum wage and Medicaid legislation open bill filing for a divided Texas Legislature

Democrats will run the House and Republicans retain control of the Senate when the 90th legislative session convenes in January.
Sheikh Hasina wants fresh passport, identity card ahead of Bangladesh return: Report

According to Reuters, Hasina’s lawyers at London-based Matrix Chambers submitted a letter on Monday to Preeti Rahman, acting high commissioner at Bangladesh’s embassy in New Delhi, requesting that the necessary documents be issued to facilitate her return.
Slugfest Over AQI: Delhi minister accuses AAP of setting fire to Punjab paddy fields

Delhi minister Kapil Mishra has accused people linked to AAP of deliberately setting fields on fire in Punjab, while AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj has alleged that the BJP government understated Delhi’s pollution levels after Diwali.
SC targets vehicular pollution, asks Delhi and 3 other states for action plan

In an order released on Sunday, a bench, comprising CJI Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, asked the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the Delhi government, Delhi Police’s traffic department and the governments of Haryana, Rajasthan and UP
‘Khushiyon ki Eid’: Mallikarjun Kharge’s Diwali wish draws BJP’s criticism

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s description of Diwali as a festival of joy like Eid has triggered criticism from the BJP.
Diwali in Delhi: Pollution levels cross 66 times WHO limit in some areas despite firecracker ban

Delhi recorded a sharp rise in air pollution after Diwali celebrations, with PM2.5 levels in Punjabi Bagh reaching 993 micrograms per cubic metre, more than 66 times the WHO’s recommended 24-hour guideline.
Lal Krishna Advani Turns 100: Know about his net worth and source of income

LK Advani entered his 100th year with a declared net worth of about Rs 7.59 crore, a simple life built on service, not riches.