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Frustration over ‘deeply disappointing’ Waspi decision justified, says Sarwar

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Frustration from Waspi women over the “deeply disappointing” decision of …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Prince Andrew defends ties to banned ‘Chinese spy’ from the UK: ‘The Duke of York ceased all contact’

Hindustan Times

Prince Andrew stated he “ceased all contact” with a businessman accused of being a Chinese spy who has been barred from the United Kingdom. A former UK security minister said Friday, december 13, that it was "extremely embarrassing" that a suspected Chinese spy had become a confidant of disgraced royal Prince Andrew. The Duke’s office explained in a statement that …

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1 week, 4 days ago

National Commission Allows Appeal By Fast Engineers In AC Installation Disputes

Live Law

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, presided by AVM J. Rajendra, in an appeal by Fast Engineers clarified the proportionate relief in an AC dispute and overruled the State Commission's order. It was argued that despite a signed handover report confirming the work's completion, the State Commission passed an erroneous order. The Commission noted the complainant's allegations that the installation …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Chinese spy claims add to Prince Andrew's woes

Raw Story

A former UK security minister said Friday that it was "extremely embarrassing" that a suspected Chinese spy had become a confidant of disgraced royal Prince Andrew. Judges on Thursday upheld a ban on the businessman, identified only as H6, from entering the country, and said the prince's troubles had left him "vulnerable" to exploitation. Asked whether the prince's advisers should …

Chinese Prince

2 weeks ago

Need caste survey to ensure proportionate reservation: JKPCC chief Karra

Hindustan Times

The Congress’ Jammu and Kashmir unit president Tariq Hameed Karra on Tuesday said a caste survey is needed to give proportionate reservation to various underprivileged sections of the society. JKPCC chief Tariq Hameed Karra “We believe that reservation distribution should be on the basis of justice but for that it is necessary to have a caste census,” Karra told reporters …

Jammu Census Karra

3 weeks, 2 days ago

What India’s AI Safety Institute could do

The Hindu

In October, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology convened meetings with industry and experts to discuss setting up an AI Safety Institute under the IndiaAI Mission. If executed correctly, India can deepen the global dialogue on AI safety and bring global majority perspectives on human centric safety to the forefront of discussions. Institutional reform In designing the institute, India …

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1 month ago

Debate over phones for immigration detainees

ABC

Rachel Mealey: A federal government move to crack down on organised crime within immigration detention by allowing the confiscation of phones is being met with alarm by immigration lawyers and former detainees. Nicole Hegarty: Behrouz Boochani says his mobile phone became a lifeline during his seven years in immigration detention on Manus Island. Nicole Hegarty: But that access could be …

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ICC sentences Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz to 10 years over Mali war crimes

Al Jazeera

Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz was convicted in June of war crimes and crimes against humanity during the 2012-13 period when Ansar al-Din ruled Timbuktu. Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz was convicted in June on charges including torture, rape and sexual slavery, as well as destroying religious and historic buildings, while serving as police chief after the al-Qaeda-linked Ansar al-Din …

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1 month ago

'I'm not your mate, I think you're an idiot': Farmer blasts 'woke liberal elite' James O'Brien in furious phone-in row over inheritance tax

Daily Mail

An angry farmer has blasted LBC host James O'Brien labelling him a 'woke liberal elite' and a 'townie' who knows 'nothing about farming'. The caller named Charlie questioned how farmers will be able to afford to pay inheritance tax when they 'only make £30k a year' with Mr O'Brien then asking him to 'crunch the numbers'. Farmers arriving at Westminster …

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1 month ago

Inside Telangana Caste Survey: Wary Respondents, Tired Surveyors & Privacy Fears

The Quint

However, the survey did not take off in the last eight months due to the Lok Sabha elections and court cases. On a Public Interest Litigation filed by R Krishnaiah, former Rajya Sabha member and leading figure of struggles by BC organisations since the Mandal Commission imbroglio, the Telangana High Court directed the state government to constitute a dedicated commission …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Dev Patel introduces his adorable, tiny Fiat 500: ‘Adequately proportionate to my star size’

Hindustan Times

Dev Patel is a self-proclaimed automobile freak. Dev's Fiat 500 “Keanu Reeves has his motorcycles. He called it a “total comedy car” and compared it to the prehistoric cars in the animated TV show The Flintstones, in which the characters lift their cars made of stone wheels and wooden rods, and run with them on the streets. He also pointed …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Executive at Premier League club in FA safeguarding investigation

The Telegraph

A Premier League figure who was previously investigated by police for sex offences is now the subject of a Football Association safeguarding inquiry. The safeguarding probe, first reported by the Athletic, emerged after prosecutors decided earlier this year there was not enough evidence to charge him in relation to two women who came forward with complaints. The FA said in …

Premier League Safeguarding Investigation

1 month, 3 weeks ago

SC Rejects Restrictive Bail Conditions, Emphasizing Importance of Proportionality and Fairness

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that bail conditions should be proportionate, reasonable and directly linked to ensuring judicial proceedings rather than trampling upon an individual’s civil liberties. According to the top court, any conditions imposed should be directly tied to facilitating justice, securing the accused’s presence, and preventing any misuse of freedom to interfere with the case or obstruct justice.

Law Civil Liberties Bail Conditions Judicial Discretion

2 months ago

Regular Exercise May Help Reduce Hangovers

Hindustan Times

Regular physical exercise has been shown to be a potential cure for hangovers. The study involved 1676 undergraduate students who had at least one hangover in the last three months. Results showed that the severity and frequency of hangovers were directly proportionate to the amount of alcohol consumed. However, those who engaged in vigorous physical activity on a regular basis …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Could Chargers reunite with Mike Williams? Why it might make sense

New York Times

The Los Angeles Chargers are among multiple teams that have reached out to the New York Jets about trading for receiver Mike Williams, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. The Chargers, Steelers and Saints are among a number of teams reaching out to the Jets about WR Mike Williams, per sources. The Chargers are last in ESPN’s pass block win …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Hunt for two-metre saltwater crocodile puts WA tourist town on edge

ABC

The hunt for a "problem" saltwater crocodile in one of Western Australia's most popular tourist towns has residents calling for stronger action against the reptiles. Local wildlife authorities confirmed the sighting of a two-metre crocodile in the canals of the Exmouth Marina, more than 1,200 kilometres north of Perth, late last week. Exmouth Shire President Matthew Nikkula said Parks and …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Implement SCSP/TSP Act at national level, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah tells Modi

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleging a scam in SC/ST funds in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah refuted the charges and urged PM Narendra Modi to implement the Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan and Scheduled Tribe Sub-Plan Act at the national level, to allocate funds proportionate to the Dalit population. “It is ridiculous that Narendra Modi, who has not agreed to implement …

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3 months ago

Black Sex Education star warns fans to 'stay safe' after he was 'kicked and pepper sprayed by police officers'

Daily Mail

Sex Education actor Reece Richards has warned fans to 'stay safe' and revealed he is 'still in shock' after he claimed he was sprayed with an incapacitating liquid by police in an 'unlawful arrest'. Mr Richards was pepper sprayed and had his legs kicked from under him by police during an 'unlawful arrest' Mr Richards, who played Eugene on the …

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3 months ago

FATF report pulls up Indian govt. on risk to abuse non-profit sector faces in India: Amnesty International

The Hindu

The Financial Action Task Force in its mutual evaluation report has pulled up the Indian government on the risk to abuse that the non-profit sector faces in India, said the non-government organisation Amnesty International on Thursday. “The report published today, based on the fourth round of India’s evaluation on its measures to tackle illicit financing, highlights the ‘critical’ need to …

India International Indian Risk Report Ngo Fatf

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajnath Singh stresses on need to evolve joint military vision to face future wars

The Hindu

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday called for capability development in space and electronic warfare, with focus on increasing the use of latest advancements in artificial intelligence, describing them as integral to tackle modern-day challenges. He stressed upon the significance of evolving a joint military vision and preparing for the challenges the country may face in future wars, while …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

The arrest of a former aide to NY governors highlights efforts to root out Chinese agents in the US

Associated Press

NEW YORK — A secret Chinese police station hiding in plain sight in New York City. “There is definitely an effort to develop relationships and friendships and connections in state and local governments,” said Adam Hickey, a former senior Justice Department national security official who led the department’s enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act, which Sun is charged with …

China Taiwan Sun Charges New York Officials Department

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Credit card surcharges are added to most purchases, but what are the rules behind these extra fees?

ABC

You head to the register at the cafe to pay for your lunch, swipe your card and suddenly realise you've been hit with an extra small but unexpected charge. Card surcharges in Australia At the start of this century, payments for goods and services were mainly made by cash, paper cheques, credit and debit cards. The Reserve Bank of Australia …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

NPS won't be rolled back, UPS is to improve it, no compulsion for states to adopt it: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Hindustan Times

The Unified Pension Scheme is “not a compulsion for states” since they are capable of making their own decisions, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, but added that she hoped most states would adopt it “as it has a lot of benefits for employees.” Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman hopes most states would adopt the UPS …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Thrust on educations helped Malas pip Madigas in getting quota benefits

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Although madigas account for a major share among the SC population’s 61 castes, they failed to gain reservation benefits to proportionate levels. Madigas constitute more than half of the SC population, whereas the other major chunk of Malas is availing most reservation benefits. Talking to Deccan Chronicle, Satavahana University Professor in sociology Prof. Surepally Sujatha said that almost all …

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Frustration over ‘deeply disappointing’ Waspi decision justified, says Sarwar

Prince Andrew defends ties to banned ‘Chinese spy’ from the UK: ‘The Duke of York ceased all contact’

National Commission Allows Appeal By Fast Engineers In AC Installation Disputes

Chinese spy claims add to Prince Andrew's woes

Need caste survey to ensure proportionate reservation: JKPCC chief Karra

What India’s AI Safety Institute could do

Debate over phones for immigration detainees

ICC sentences Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz to 10 years over Mali war crimes

'I'm not your mate, I think you're an idiot': Farmer blasts 'woke liberal elite' James O'Brien in furious phone-in row over inheritance tax

Inside Telangana Caste Survey: Wary Respondents, Tired Surveyors & Privacy Fears

Dev Patel introduces his adorable, tiny Fiat 500: ‘Adequately proportionate to my star size’

Executive at Premier League club in FA safeguarding investigation

SC Rejects Restrictive Bail Conditions, Emphasizing Importance of Proportionality and Fairness

Regular Exercise May Help Reduce Hangovers

Could Chargers reunite with Mike Williams? Why it might make sense

Hunt for two-metre saltwater crocodile puts WA tourist town on edge

Implement SCSP/TSP Act at national level, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah tells Modi

Black Sex Education star warns fans to 'stay safe' after he was 'kicked and pepper sprayed by police officers'

FATF report pulls up Indian govt. on risk to abuse non-profit sector faces in India: Amnesty International

Rajnath Singh stresses on need to evolve joint military vision to face future wars

The arrest of a former aide to NY governors highlights efforts to root out Chinese agents in the US

Credit card surcharges are added to most purchases, but what are the rules behind these extra fees?

NPS won't be rolled back, UPS is to improve it, no compulsion for states to adopt it: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Thrust on educations helped Malas pip Madigas in getting quota benefits