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Parliamentary panel flags delays, cuts in minority scholarships

A parliamentary panel has expressed concern over delays in approving scholarships for Buddhist, Christian, Jain, Muslim, Parsi, and Sikh students under the Ministry of Minority Affairs for the academic year 2024-25. It also highlighted the sharp reduction in funding for the pre-matric scholarship scheme and criticized the cancellation of two key higher education programs—the Maulana Azad National Fellowship and the …

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Transport Minister flags off four new RTC buses from Visakhapatnam

The Hindu

Minister for Transport, Youth Affairs and Sports Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy visited the Visakhapatnam Depot of APS RTC, as part of his North Andhra tour, on Sunday. Gajuwaka MLA Palla Srinivasa Rao said that measures would be taken for introduction of the ‘free bus scheme for women’, as promised by the TDP before the elections, in the near future. RTC Zonal …

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1 day, 17 hours ago

Memes, Jokes and Cats: South Koreans Use Parody for Political Protest

New York Times

Memes, Jokes and Cats: South Koreans Use Parody for Political Protest As South Koreans took to the streets this month demanding the ousting of their president, some found an unexpected outlet to express their fury: jokes and satire. “Dumpling Federation Fried Dumpling Union” “Dumpling Federation Fried Dumpling Union” Video by Yu Young Jin/The New York Times “Pizza Toppings Research Group” …

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3 days, 4 hours ago

'Looked tiny': Ex-senator flags what 'has got to be bugging Trump big time'

Raw Story

During an appearance on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," regular contributor Claire McCaskill claimed Thursday's failure by the Republican-dominated House to pass a budget that would forestall a government shutdown was a blow to Donald Trump's reputation. Speaking with MSNBC host Johnathan Lemire, the former Democratic senator from Missouri, suggested that Trump has to be painfully aware of online joking about President …

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3 days, 5 hours ago

'All sorts of alarm bells': Expert flags 'another reason' Trump pick isn't 'fit to serve'

Raw Story

An ex-prosecutor Friday gave citizens a method she says will determine whether Donald Trump nominee Pete Hegseth is qualified for the job. As Vance tells it, "At the time the Post published their letter, all sorts of alarm bells were already going off for anyone who was paying attention. It is in this context that Vance argues Trump's nomination of …

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3 days, 17 hours ago

MP’s Take Home Ration scheme: CAG flags Rs 428 cr irregularities from ’18-’21

New Indian Express

BHOPAL: Irregularities worth around Rs 428 crore have been detected by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in the Take Home Ration scheme in Madhya Pradesh between 2018-2021. The THR is one of the components of the Supplementary Nutrition Programme, which forms part of the Centrally- During the period when the irregularities have been detected in the scheme, the …

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3 days, 23 hours ago

'Insecure': Writer flags telltale signs that Trump fears he's vulnerable

Raw Story

The size of Donald Trump’s election victory has left the president-elect and his allies “insecure,” a columnist wrote Thursday. “The claim was demonstrably ridiculous: He won a second term fair and square, but he clearly did not win by a margin unseen in 129 years,’” he wrote. “Trump suggested he was quoting someone else — a common rhetorical game he …

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5 days, 5 hours ago

Parliamentary panel flags States' lapses in tackling atrocities against Scheduled Castes

The Hindu

A parliamentary panel has raised concerns over the failure of several States to establish the necessary mechanisms to effectively address cases of atrocities against Scheduled Castes. Highlighting persistent systemic gaps, the Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment recommended that the central government should actively pursue the State governments to implement and strengthen the machinery required under the Protection of …

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5 days, 17 hours ago

Red flags before school shootings: What students and teachers can look for to help prevent violence

CNN

CNN — To help avert potential school violence, students and staff need to know certain warning signs – and feel comfortable reporting them. But “the general public, they really don’t know what to look for,” said former FBI special agent and profiler Mary Ellen O’Toole, who has studied school shootings for more than 20 years. Make sure students can report …

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6 days, 2 hours ago

Don't replace home-cooked meals with ready-to-eat foods. Here's why

Firstpost

As the demand for convenience foods and ready-to-eat snacks grows rapidly in India, a study published in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS One raises red flags over its consumption on long-term health. The nutrition scientists analysed over 400 popular food items in the Indian market and called for a redesign of the convenience food matrix A recent study has revealed that …

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6 days, 8 hours ago

‘Fever pitch’ screaming and father’s history of violence: The red flags before Sara Sharif’s tragic death

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery The young girl, pictured here …

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Bengaluru man flags airport taxi scam as driver inflates bill by ₹1,000: ‘Using an app that looks like Uber’

Hindustan Times

A Bengaluru man has flagged an “inventive new scam” where taxi drivers use an exact replica of the Uber app to overcharge customers. He said that the driver used an app called Blumeter, which looks exactly like Uber, to add an extra ₹1,000 to his bill. So cute.” Mahesh also explained how the scam works, writing: “They use an Android …

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6 days, 17 hours ago

One Nation, One Election: Modi flags efficiency, critics cry federalism under fire

India Today

In the expanse of the Parliament floor, amidst shouts of dissent and chants of protest from the Opposition benches, two bills have been introduced that could fundamentally alter India’s democratic landscape. The two bills are the legal scaffolding for what the government has grandly branded One Nation, One Election —a proposal to synchronise Lok Sabha, state assembly and eventually local …

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6 days, 17 hours ago

Relief to man accused of rape by his date, court flags 'dangers of dating apps'

India Today

The Karnataka High Court on Monday raised concerns over the "dangers of dating applications" while pausing the prosecution against a 22-year-old man accused of raping a woman he met through a dating application. The court also raised objections to the police investigation, pointing out that the charge sheet was filed in the case without mentioning any of the online chats …

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1 week ago

'Shocking Scenario': Punjab & Haryana HC Flags Trend Of Filing False Cases, Says Police Are Not Merely 'Postmen' For Forwarding Complaints

Live Law

Flagging the rising trend of filing frivolous cases, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that the investigating officers are not merely postmen, who are there only to forward the complaints they receive to the Courts and to add "unnecessary pressure to the judicial system" and "ruin lives of citizens. Flagging the rising trend of filing frivolous cases, the …

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'Cook time 2 min': Bombay Shaving Company CEO flags concerns over India’s rapid delivery culture

Hindustan Times

Shantanu Deshpande, the founder and CEO of men's grooming product maker Bombay Shaving Company, expressed concern over the rising popularity of fast food delivery in India and described it as a potential health crisis. Bombay Shaving Company CEO Shantanu Deshpande voiced worries about the rising addiction to rapid meal delivery in India, describing it as a health pandemic in the …

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1 week ago

'Far from normal': Expert flags 'deeply concerning' potential motive for Trump settlement

Raw Story

ABC recently agreed to pay $15 million to resolve a defamation suit brought by Donald Trump, prompting one legal expert to raise a red flag. Joyce Vance, a former federal prosecutor and legal analyst, weighed in on Sunday about what she called the "surprise Saturday night move" by ABC and anchor George Stephanopoulos. "They agreed to put $15 million in …

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1 week ago

Pakistan terror attacks go up by 50 per cent: US State Department report flags 'grim' security landscape

India TV News

A US State Department report states that in Pakistan, despite advancements in countering terrorist financing, the security landscape in 2023 remained 'grim'. Concerns regarding Pakistan terrorism continue to exist Noting Pakistan's continued efforts in countering violent extremism, including operating “deradicalisation” camps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the report says that concerns continue to remain regarding madrassas failing to comply with registration and …

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1 week, 3 days ago

S Jaishankar flags attacks on minorities in Bangladesh in Lok Sabha, seeks action

India Today

The treatment of minorities in Bangladesh is a matter of concern for India and New Delhi hopes that Dhaka will take action for their safety, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in the Lok Sabha on Friday. The minister said India hopes that the new dispensation in Bangladesh will settle down to a mutually beneficial stable relationship with India. Jaishankar …

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1 week, 3 days ago

'Burdened by incoherence': Columnist flags flip-flop on Trump's inflation promise

Raw Story

Donald Trump will not be sworn into office until Jan. 20, but he has been discussing his "day one" goals for months. “I won on groceries," Trump bragged to NBC News "Meet the Press" host Kristen Welker last weekend. Trump concluded the statement by promising, “We’re going to bring those prices way down.” Then something changed, Benen wrote. In other …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Authoritarianism Expert Flags Chilling Thing That’s ‘Happening Now’ With Trump

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Authoritarianism expert Ruth Ben-Ghiat and conservative attorney George Conway on Wednesday issued dire warnings about what to expect from President-elect Donald Trump’s imminent return to the White House. During a discussion with MSNBC’s Joy Reid, the duo cautioned about unchecked executive power while talking about the announcement from FBI Director Christopher Wray that he plans to resign …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Parliamentary panel flags poor quality of rural roads built under central scheme

India Today

The Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj presented its report in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, highlighting issues related to the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. The report noted that roads built under PMGSY often do not meet required norms and that the quality of materials is compromised. It was observed that roads often reach the outskirts of …

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1 week, 5 days ago

6 Red Flags You're About To Eat At A Tourist Trap Restaurant

Huff Post

Pawel Libera via Getty Images For those who travel to eat, meals while away from home are precious. Based on 15 years of representing destinations such as Greenville, South Carolina, and The World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, she’s found that, while there are exceptions, “these aren’t really the place for serious food lovers who travel for food.” Executive pastry …

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After India flags safety of Hindus, Bangladesh confirms 88 attacks on minorities

Hindustan Times

Bangladesh on Tuesday confirmed 88 incidents of communal violence targeting minorities, mainly Hindus, after the ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August, news agency PTI reported. Interim government head Muhammad Yunus’ press secretary, Shafiqul Alam also said 70 people have been arrested in connection with the communal violence incidents. The disclosure came a day after foreign secretary Vikram …

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Parliamentary panel flags delays, cuts in minority scholarships

Transport Minister flags off four new RTC buses from Visakhapatnam

Memes, Jokes and Cats: South Koreans Use Parody for Political Protest

'Looked tiny': Ex-senator flags what 'has got to be bugging Trump big time'

'All sorts of alarm bells': Expert flags 'another reason' Trump pick isn't 'fit to serve'

MP’s Take Home Ration scheme: CAG flags Rs 428 cr irregularities from ’18-’21

'Insecure': Writer flags telltale signs that Trump fears he's vulnerable

Parliamentary panel flags States' lapses in tackling atrocities against Scheduled Castes

Red flags before school shootings: What students and teachers can look for to help prevent violence

Don't replace home-cooked meals with ready-to-eat foods. Here's why

‘Fever pitch’ screaming and father’s history of violence: The red flags before Sara Sharif’s tragic death

Bengaluru man flags airport taxi scam as driver inflates bill by ₹1,000: ‘Using an app that looks like Uber’

One Nation, One Election: Modi flags efficiency, critics cry federalism under fire

Relief to man accused of rape by his date, court flags 'dangers of dating apps'

'Shocking Scenario': Punjab & Haryana HC Flags Trend Of Filing False Cases, Says Police Are Not Merely 'Postmen' For Forwarding Complaints

'Cook time 2 min': Bombay Shaving Company CEO flags concerns over India’s rapid delivery culture

'Far from normal': Expert flags 'deeply concerning' potential motive for Trump settlement

Pakistan terror attacks go up by 50 per cent: US State Department report flags 'grim' security landscape

S Jaishankar flags attacks on minorities in Bangladesh in Lok Sabha, seeks action

'Burdened by incoherence': Columnist flags flip-flop on Trump's inflation promise

Authoritarianism Expert Flags Chilling Thing That’s ‘Happening Now’ With Trump

Parliamentary panel flags poor quality of rural roads built under central scheme

6 Red Flags You're About To Eat At A Tourist Trap Restaurant

After India flags safety of Hindus, Bangladesh confirms 88 attacks on minorities