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The Supreme Court has stepped into a major legal fight over the $8 billion a year the federal government spends to subsidize phone and internet services in schools, libraries and rural areas, in a new test of federal regulatory power

Disabled rideshare users have for years reported having less access to Lyft and Uber than able-bodied people

White House advisors. Ivanka Trump, who was a senior advisor during Trump's first term, has decided not to return to politics. Unless she is appointed to the Senate by Governor Ron DeSantis, Lara Trump will remain the co-chair of the RNC, as quoted in a report by Insider. Family members of President-elect Donald Trump will continue to play a significant role in his political campaign even though they may not have as many official White House positions as they did during his first term.

Vedanta Ltd on Friday said the Mumbai bench of the NCLT has asked the company to call for a meeting of its secured and unsecured creditors and shareholders in the next 90 days to discuss the proposed demerger. The proposed demerger will create independent companies housing aluminium, oil and gas, power, steel and ferrous materials, and base metals businesses. The existing zinc and new incubated businesses will remain under Vedanta Ltd. «A meeting of the equity shareholders… be convened and held within 90 days from the date of receipt of the order,» said a two-member bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) comprising Technical Member Madhu Sinha and Judicial Member Reeta Kohli in its order dated November 21. Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal had earlier said the proposed demerger of the company's diverse verticals that represent more than 15 commodities will see it progress from being asset managers to asset owners.

US President- elect Donald Trump have appointed Linda McMahon who is the former CEO of WWE as his Secretary of Education, reported New York Post. Linda McMahon, who eventually has a long-standing relationship with Donald Trump, previously served as the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from the year 2017 to year 2019 and has been a significant supporter of Donald Trump's political endeavors while contributing millions to his campaigns. According to New York Post, in spite of her lack of traditional educational credentials, Linda McMahon has expressed a lifelong interest in education and served on the Connecticut Board of Education for about a year. The appointment of Linda McMahon comes as Donald Trump aims to reshape the Department of Education, which he has suggested eliminating altogether. Also Read: Had Donald Trump lost the U.S elections, Republicans would whole sole blame this person; who is that person calling the shots now?

Previously, the top court directed Delhi and all the governments in the National Capital Region (NCR) to strictly implement GRAP stage IV anti-pollution measures as AQI (Air Quality Index) remains in the «severe» category. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih also directed Delhi-NCR states to constitute immediate teams for monitoring actions which are required under it.

Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the Gujarat government on a plea filed by jailed self-styled godman Asaram seeking suspension of the life sentence imposed on him by a trial court in a 2013 rape case. A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and Aravind Kumar told the counsel appearing for Asaram that it would examine the issue only if there are medical grounds. «We will issue notice, but we will consider only on medical conditions,» the bench said while posting the matter for hearing on December 13. The Gujarat High Court on August 29 had rejected Asaram's plea for the suspension of life imprisonment in the case by a Gandhinagar court in 2023.

Penn State has won a closely watched trademark fight over an online retailer’s use of its vintage logos and images

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As the air quality index breaches hazardous levels all over the region, residents of Delhi-NCR and other major cities are working from home, while schools have already moved to online classes. Outdoor activities that usually rise in winter months, including dining out and shopping in high-street shopping districts, have fallen across major cities.

The federal FAFSA form used to apply for college financial aid opened to high school seniors across the nation on Thursday, a year after a disastrous rollout by the Biden administration delayed the application for months

In a speech at Leeds University Business School on Wednesday (20 November), Dave Ramsden described the significant fall in headline inflation as «the main development on the UK economy over the last year». He recalled the MPC's forecast in November 2023, which predicted it would take over two years for inflation to return to the 2% target, noting it took just six months. Earlier this month the Monetary Policy Committee cut rates for the second time this year, taking the bank rate to 4.75%, and remarking in the monetary policy report that it expects inflation to rise to around 2.8% ove...

Indian School of Business (ISB) has received a CSR gift of Rs 30 crore from the Ramoji Foundation towards aiding infrastructure development at the school’s Hyderabad campus, the institute said in a release on Thursday. The funds received through this gift will support the construction of a state-of-the-art 430-seater auditorium as part of the upcoming Executive Centre. Upon completion, the facility will boost the school’s capacity to host international conferences, research seminars, distinguished lectures, and other academic events. Harish Manwani, Chairperson of the ISB Board, said in a statement: “The largesse of our donors has played an important role in ISB's ability to stay true to its vision of being a world-class institution for learning and research. We are grateful for this contribution from Ramoji Foundation that will go a long way in sustaining the top-notch infrastructure that enables ISB in this endeavour.”

The fee increases will apply to several types of applications, including those for the restoration of temporary resident status, authorization to return to Canada, criminal rehabilitation for serious criminality, and Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs). Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has not yet released the updated application fees.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As a four-time winner of the Deccan Cliffhanger, Kabir Rachure knows what it takes to ace the 643km ultra cycling race from Pune to Goa. But the 11th edition of the race, which flags off on 30 November, features a new route and holds a number of unknownseven for experienced riders like him.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. It turns out there’s science behind the old saw “the older you get, the wiser you are." Laura Carstensen, founding director of Stanford University’s Center on Longevity, says research has made surprising discoveries about the way older people view their lives. With fewer “what-ifs," they appear to gain more clarity on their place in the world.

Philadelphia’s mass transit system has reached a tentative contract deal with its largest workers union

The Sex Lives of College Girls, as the third season of the hit comedy series is set to premiere on Max this Thursday, November 21. Set in the fictional Essex College in Vermont, the show continues to explore the lives of four college roommates as they navigate the challenges of school, love, and growing up. With the protagonists now in their sophomore year, this season promises a fresh set of adventures, more drama, and a deeper look into their personal growth.

A promotional video for a rebrand of British luxury car brand Jaguar is being criticized online for showing models in brightly colored outfits — and no car

It’s holiday season, but that doesn’t have to mean waiting in long lines for big sales to buy the hottest toy or newest game system for the kids in your life

Suits: LA spin-off has just reached new heights with the confirmation that Gabriel Macht will reprise his iconic role as Harvey Specter. According to Deadline, Specter will make a highly anticipated return in the first season of the spin-off, where he will play a recurring role throughout three episodes. This return marks a significant connection between the original Suits series and its spin-off, reuniting fans with one of the most beloved characters in legal drama history.