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Arunachal Pradesh government on Friday tabled a Bill in the Assembly to curb irregularities and the use of unfair means in various public examinations in the state. The Arunachal Pradesh Public Examination (Measures to Prevent Unfair Means in Recruitment) Bill, 2024 has strict provisions for punishment like imprisonment and penalties, debarring of candidates from appearing in recruitment examinations as well as attachment and confiscation of property. The Bill has a provision for special courts for the speedy trial of such offences.

services of airlines, brokerages, financial institutions, and even media houses worldwide, causing significant damage to businesses in terms of data loss, productivity loss, IT downtime, financial loss, and even reputation loss. Even as CrowdStrike, Microsoft, CERT-In, and cybersecurity companies put out advisories, it's fortunately an issue that can be fixed. A server hardware or software issue can cause a Blue Screen error, also known as black screen error or STOP code.

work-related stress and poor work-life balance, as per a report by digital healthcare platform MediBuddy and CII. The report, which was released on Friday, also highlighted that a massive number of job seekers consider employee wellness programmes crucial in their decision-making process. The report 'Mapping India's Corporate Health and Wellness Landscape' emphasised the importance of customised wellness programmes based on employee demographics and personalised prevention strategies. As per the report, 71 per cent of employees spend an average of 5 per cent of their annual income on out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.

tax refund is the money by the Income Tax Department when the taxpayer has paid more taxes than they actually owe, which may happen through various means such as Advance Tax, TDS (Tax Deducted at Source), TCS (Tax Collected at Source), or Self-Assessment Tax. For individuals who have filed their income tax return (ITR) and are expecting a refund, it is important to have a comprehensive understanding of the process. Despite filing ITR successfully tax refund may not be credited into your bank account due to this issue When the income tax department assesses a taxpayer's tax liability, they meticulously consider all applicable deductions and exemptions before arriving at the final tax calculation. This ensures a fair and accurate assessment of the taxpayer's obligations, preventing them from overpaying their taxes.

Biden administration's student debt relief plan, which would have lowered monthly payments for millions of borrowers. In a ruling Thursday, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals granted a motion for an administrative stay filed by a group of Republican-led states seeking to invalidate the administration's entire student loan forgiveness program. The court's order prohibits the administration from implementing the parts of the SAVE plan that were not already blocked by lower court rulings. The ruling comes the same day that the Biden administration announced another round of student loan forgiveness, this time totaling $1.2 billion in forgiveness for roughly 35,000 borrowers who are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

New Delhi: Gym-goers and fitness freaks chasing protein pills may need to tread with care, with their potential for serious organ damage prompting the Centre to caution the public about them. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) under the health ministry will shortly issue an advisory on protein supplements after multiple instances of kidney and cardiac problems in many people who consume them to build a muscular body, an official aware of the matter said. “Youngsters and gym trainers are consuming these protein supplements without any guidance.

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COVID-19 is set to return this summer in a big way and it's now ready to wreak havoc once again. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned that the wastewater viral activity levels for Coronavirus are «very high» in California, Oregon, Nevada, Texas, Arkansas, Florida, and Maryland, reports MSN. It is a matter of grave concern that the CDC in its last report of July 9 too highlighted the condition of these seven states along with 45 states where COVID-19 infections are «growing or likely growing.» The agency also said that there is no state with «declining or likely declining» cases of COVID.

Assam government has decided to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act and Rules 1935 through the Assam Repealing Bill 2024. The government will table legislation in the next monsoon session of the state assembly. The state cabinet had its meeting on Thursday. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated in X, “We have taken a significant step to ensure justice for our daughters and sisters by putting additional safeguards against child marriage. In the meeting of the state cabinet today we have decided to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act and Rules 1935 vide the Assam Repealing Bill 2024”. He explained, “To bring parity in registration of marriage and divorce, the State Cabinet has accorded approval to The Assam Repealing Bill,2024 which aims to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages And Divorces Registration Act, 1935 and Assam Muslim Marriages And Divorces Registration Rules, 1935. The Bill will be placed before the next Monsoon Session of Assam Legislative Assembly for consideration”.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says apps that allow workers to access their paychecks in advance, often for a fee, are providing loans and therefore subject to the Truth in Lending Act

Three events Wednesday highlighted the uneven progress of the offshore wind industry in the northeastern U.S. They include the start of the Sunrise Wind project in New York, research aimed at preventing environmental damage in New Jersey, and a tempora...

commerce and industry ministry is finalising two cabinet notes for the clean economy and fair economy pillars of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) as the inter-ministerial discussions are almost complete. The IPEF is structured around four pillars-trade, supply chains, clean economy and fair economy. India has joined all the pillars except the one on trade. «We are working on the cabinet notes and the inter-ministerial consultations are almost done. There were some concerns but broadly everyone is on board,» said an official. Last year, the 14 IPEF nations inked a supply chain resilience agreement to reduce dependence on China, and shifting production of critical sectors and key goods to member countries. Pillar III (clean economy) focuses on environmental issues, how to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in various industries, carbon capture utilisation and storage, and collaborative financing mechanisms to facilitate trading and reduce barriers for low-carbon projects.

Mark Holland slammed the regulations, stating they were not “thought through well.”Canada was “surprised and blindsided” by the U.S. announcement of new regulations, Holland said while speaking to the media on Wednesday. The rules state that dogs entering the U.S.

How much drinking is bad for you? Though more people are calling themselves sober-curious or are trying zero-proof replacements for alcohol, drinking is a regular part of social life for most of us. A coupe of champagne can add fun to a celebration. A cocktail can take the edge off a tough day.

The head of upcoming climate negotiations is telling world leaders that a new financial aid package for poor and disaster-struck nations is the urgent and make-or-break goal of United Nations talks this fall

A London judge who found that an Australian computer scientist falsely claimed to be the mysterious creator of the bitcoin cryptocurrency says he will refer the case to British prosecutors for possible perjury charges

Delhi High Court recently allowed the sale of 26 luxury cars of Sukesh Chandrasekar observing that the cars are subject to natural decay and depreciation. These cars were attached and in possession of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in a money laundering case linked to the Rs 200 crores extortion case. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in a recent judgement dismissed the petition moved by Leena Maria Paulose, wife of Sukesh challenging the order permitting the sale of the cars.

Study after study has shown how women seem to be always at risk financially – and according to new research by the Alliance for Lifetime Income, it’s no different for women entering their peak retirement years.

US Secret Service continues to under fire for its alleged security lapses during the Trump rally at Butler in Pennsylvania. The Republican party’s official presidential nominee was shot at by an assassin. The failed assassination attempt on Trump has raised questions regarding the protocol followed by the US Secret Service. Its Director Kimberly Cheatle is in the news yet again for all the wrong reasons. In an interaction with ABC News, she refused to step down and attributed bizarre reasons for the failure to prevent the assassin. She also indulged in a game of blame game and accused the local law enforcement agencies of neglect.

Tijuana in North Mexico had discovered a tunnel that was being used to smuggle drugs into the US. The investigating authorities have come across a unique challenge. They are unable to proceed with the investigation without being able to arrange sufficient quantity of Oxygen tanks. The tunnel is believed to be so long that it needs sufficient quantities of oxygen to enter and sustain one’s self inside it. Mexico has emerged as a safe haven for the shipment and sale of drugs. Many of these tunnels extend into the US and the forces in these bordering states are actively contributing towards preventing smuggling of drugs.

CBC releases the trailer for Season 2 of the anthology drama Plan B. The new season features a new cast and a fresh story centered around time travel.