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reservation for Muslims in public contracts valued up to ₹2 cr, and goods and services contracts up to ₹1 cr, a long-pending demand. Karnataka reserves 24% of civil works contracts for SC/STs, 4% for OBCs in Category-1, and 15% for Category-2A. BJP termed the Bill an 'unconstitutional misadventure'. For a country born from the cauldron of religion-based violence, such quotas were contentious even before the 42nd Amendment of 1976 added 'secular' to the Preamble.

FKA twigs has announced that her scheduled shows in Chicago, New York, and Toronto — planned as part of the Eusexua US tour — have now been postponed due to visa issues. Taking to social media, the artist, whose real name is Tahliah Barnett, revealed that an error caused the necessary paperwork not being submitted within the required timeframe. FKA twigs's shows were scheduled to take place in Chicago on March 26 and 27. The English singer was also supposed to perform in New York on May 3 and 4, and in Toronto on March 30 and 31.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has hit the brakes on green card processing for certain refugees and asylees, citing the need for “additional screening and vetting”. This unexpected move leaves thousands of applicants in legal limbo, adding uncertainty to the lives of those who sought safety in the U.S. after fleeing persecution. The directive, issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), impacts individuals who were already approved for entry as refugees and those granted asylum by U.S. immigration courts.

GameStop shares were back in action as the company's move to hoard bitcoin brought retail investors back to their favorite meme stock. The video game retailer's shares rose 11.6% to $28.35 before the bell on Wednesday after GameStop said it would invest in bitcoin at a time when its primary brick-and-mortar business is struggling to draw customers. «Retail operations aren't the reason why GameStop's shares are flying — they never are. This time it's about the company's move into bitcoin,» said Dan Coatsworth, investment analyst at AJ Bell.

Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) came under fire from Republicans on Tuesday for referring to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ®, who uses a wheelchair, as “Governor Hot Wheels.” The remarks were made by Jasmine Crockett at a Human Rights Campaign dinner in Los Angeles as part of a broader dig at the Texas governor, according to The Washington Post. Greg Abbott, 67, was paralyzed at 26 after a tree fell on him while he was on a run, damaging his spinal cord. ALSO READ: Mega Million jackpot soars to $344 million: A lucky ticket hits the massive lottery luck

Grimes is openly discussing her health. The singer recently shared that she has been diagnosed with autism and ADHD, thinking about how the conditions have impacted her life. Her confession comes as she continues to face co-parenting challenges with Elon Musk The singer talked about how the conditions affected her childhood and condemned social media's involvement in mental health issues. Grimes recently made a vulnerable admission on social media after criticizing her ex-boyfriend Elon Musk's decision to take their 4-year-old son, X Æ A-Xii, to the White House last month.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Starting his day at 8.30am, chef Harsh Kedia, popularly known in the social media world as ‘A Diabetic Chef’, immediately checks his blood sugar before enjoying a healthy breakfast, usually comprising oats or eggs. “Managing my diabetes is about balance.

green card applications filed by certain individuals, including approved refugees, as part of a broader effort to more aggressively vet immigrants, multiple sources familiar with the move told CBS News. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, or USCIS, recently directed officials to suspend processing of requests for legal permanent residency submitted by immigrants granted refugee or asylum status, according to the CBS News sources, who requested anonymity to discuss an action that has not been publicly reported. ALSO READ: What is visa retrogression and how it affects Green Card applicants

Valerie Chapman, turned to LinkedIn after being laid off twice and now earns approximately Rs 8.6 lakh a month. Chapman previously worked in advertising and content creation but found stability in content monetization on LinkedIn.

Drone stole the show The Varmala ceremony is a cherished Indian wedding tradition in which the bride and groom exchange garlands. To make it extra special, the couple decided to use a drone to deliver the garland. Interesting, isn’t it? But just as the groom prepared to receive it, the drone had other plans. Instead of landing smoothly, the drone spun out of control and crashed right in front of the groom. The unexpected mishap left everyone laughing. The groom’s reaction? A mix of shock and amusement as he glanced at the drone and then the operator, clearly wondering what just happened. Social media has a field day The hilarious moment was shared on Instagram by @ravi_arya_88. It quickly went viral, gathering millions of views and comments. People couldn’t get enough of the scene, turning it into a source of endless jokes.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Last month, buyers eagerly awaiting their Ola Electric scooters began noticing an unexpected delay. Instead of the usual one-week turnaround, deliveries stretched to nearly a month.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Jeffrey Goldberg, who writes frequently about foreign affairs and domestic politics, became the Atlantic’s editor in chief in 2016.

Greenland, which former President Donald Trump once claimed would boost U.S. national security. The designer called Vance’s March 27 trip—which includes touring historical sites and a dogsled race—a “charm offensive” to sway Greenlanders toward American interests.

recession indicator: the income of exotic dancers, according to Daily Mail.

Rachel Reeves is getting ready to give the Spring Statement for 2025. She'll be talking about how the economy is doing and the challenges that are still ahead. However, with stalled tax receipts and increased borrowing costs, she is expected to announce £5 billion in public spending cuts. The details of these cuts will be outlined in the summer’s spending review. Reeves, as per media reports, will stress her commitment to fiscal discipline in spite of pressure from economists arguing against self-imposed constraints. A Guardian report stated that the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) is expected to confirm that October’s projections have shifted into the red. Reportedly, this was caused by a £10 billion shortfall due to higher debt financing and increased defence spending. To address this, international aid has already been reduced by £6 billion, the report stated and added that welfare cuts and civil service job reductions will also contribute to savings.

customer service complaints. The ServiceNow Customer Experience report analysed the widening gap between rising customer expectations and the reality of service delivery. It surveyed 5,000 Indian consumers and 204 Indian customer service agents. As many as 80% of Indian consumers now rely on AI chatbots for essential services like checking complaint statuses and product recommendations. Yet, these same consumers collectively spend an astounding 15 billion hours on hold each year, according to the report. «While some headway has been made-- the average Indian spent 3.2 hours less time waiting for an issue to be resolved than the previous year--there is still a considerable gap between customer expectations and service delivery. »This gap underscores the disconnect caused by siloed systems and limited visibility into the customer journey and adds to customer disappointment," the report pointed out.

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