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joint parliamentary committee (JPC), is progressing at a good pace and «positive results» will come out soon, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said on Tuesday. Speaking at an event organised by "Panchjanya", a magazine associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Meghwal, while refusing to comment on the «sub-judice» Places of Worship Act, said if the Supreme Court asks the Centre to file an affidavit, it will submit one that is in «national interest».

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Cease-fire talks between Palestinian militant group Hamas and the Israeli government have made progress in recent days, raising hopes a deal could be reached to release some of the hostages still held in the Gaza Strip and pause fighting that has dragged on for 15 months. “We are close to a deal and it can get done this week," U.S.

PB Fintech, the parent company of Paisabazaar and Policybazaar, tumbled 6.7% in Monday’s intraday trade to a low of Rs 1,730.50 after global brokerage firm Morgan Stanley downgraded PB the stock’s rating to «Underweight» with a target price of Rs 1,400. Morgan Stanley has previously assigned an «Equal Weight,» rating to the stock. Additionally, the stock's target price indicates a potential for a 24% downside from Friday's closing price.

India, too, has its share of quirky regulations. Until recently, kite-flying required a permit under the Indian Aircraft Act of 1934, as kites were classified as 'aircraft'. Delhi barbers are still legally obliged to maintain a register of every haircut performed. These outdated laws, often harmless on the surface, highlight a deeper problem: absence of an institutionalised system for regulatory review. Without mechanisms to periodically evaluate and repeal redundant laws, governance becomes riddled with inefficiencies, eroding public trust and creating unnecessary friction.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Non-resident Indians play a vital role in India’s economic and social progress, significantly contributing to the country’s growth through remittances, investments, entrepreneurship, and international trade. As the Union Budget for 2025-26 approaches, NRIs will be looking for clarity on certain rules as well as incentives and reforms that could strengthen their contribution to India’s economic landscape.

Diablo Immortal Season 34, titled Astride the Abyss, brings fresh updates, rewards and challenges for players. It introduces a new Battle Pass system and updates the storyline for an engaging experience.

Delhi Jal Board (DJB), which manages water distribution to 2.7 million registered consumers, struggles every year in summers with both water quality and quantity. The national capital relies heavily on supplies from neighboring states and facing challenges in meeting growing demand. A severe water shortage during last year's summer led to restrictions and fines for water misuse. Tragically, a dispute over water resulted in a fatality in East Delhi. The Delhi government blamed Haryana for the crisis, alleging reduced water supply. The political tension between the two states escalated, with Delhi's then-water minister staging a protest. Delhi's water allocation, based on a 1994 agreement with neighboring states, is set to expire in 2025, raising concerns about future supplies. A government source highlighted the disparity in water allocation: “Delhi's share of water has been constant at 1,005MGD since 1994. Delhi, whose population has grown three times since 1994 to 3 crore, receives 1,005 MGD of water, while Haryana, with a population also of 3 crore, receives 6,500 MGD of river water.” A long-delayed dam project in Himachal Pradesh, intended to supplement Delhi's water resources, remains incomplete.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. When someone says something that sounds politically correct, you may doubt whether they really mean it. But when someone advocates an idea that is so out of tune with the current reality and changing times, there is no doubt they mean what they say.

Hope Valley. Fans await Episode 2 for fresh twists and character progressions.

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn't see the need to go any further.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. When it comes to budgeting, there are some revenue streams that are linked with broader growth in the economy. These include the goods and services tax (GST), which is a consumption-based tax, corporate tax, which is linked to the profitability of companies, and customs duty, which is driven by imports.

Haqqani Network in Pakistan. The certification also needs to say that Pakistan has taken steps to demonstrate its commitment to prevent the Haqqani Network from using Pakistan as a safe haven and that Islamabad actively coordinates with the Afghan government to restrict the movement of militants such as the Haqqani Network, along the Afghan-Pak border.

A top policymaker at the US Federal Reserve says that he still supports reducing interest rates this year, despite elevated inflation and the prospect of widespread tariffs

A top policymaker at the U.S. Federal Reserve said Wednesday that he still supports cutting interest rates this year, despite elevated inflation and the prospect of widespread tariffs under the incoming Trump administration.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. AFTER DECADES of blue-collar jobs being snatched up by machines, advanced chatbots are now breathing down white collars. “Generative" artificial-intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT, have made significant progress in crafting human-sounding language and grasping context.

getting a travel permit – for now – as the rollout of a new entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals has been delayed.The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) was due to launch last year, requiring Canadian passport holders among others travelling to any of these 30 European countries for a short stay to apply for the permit.To support the ETIAS rollout, the European Commission is planning to put in place an automated IT system, called Entry-Exit System (EES), to register non-EU nationals who travel for short visits to 30 EU member states and Schengen associated countries.A European Commission spokesperson told Global News on Monday that the commission along with EU member states and eu-LISA, which is an IT agency of the European Union, have “made significant efforts” to launch the EES before the end of 2024.“However, the implementation of a large-scale IT system like EES is a complex operation and delays could not be completely excluded,” the spokesperson said in an emailed response.The commission had also not received “the required declarations of readiness from all member states, which is a legal requirement to be able to start the operation of the system,” the spokesperson added.A proposal was put forward by the commission last month for a “progressive start of operations” of the EES, but that has yet to be adopted.“When the proposal is adopted and enters into force, the commission will decide on the date of the progressive start of the EES, after having received all declarations of readiness from Member States,” the spokesperson said.“At the latest six months from the progressive launch, the EES will have to operate at its full capacity.”The ETIAS rollout is expected six months after the

India’s household debt is at its highest in years, leaving many grappling with how to regain financial control. The advice? Stop digging when you’re in a hole. 

Canada PM Resignation LIVE: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on January 6, 2025, amid increasing discontent with his leadership and the recent departure of his finance minister, which highlighted turmoil within his government. Trudeau stated that ongoing "internal battles" have led him to conclude he "cannot be the best option" for the upcoming Canada election.

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