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Get tougher laws to stop borewell deaths
1 day, 15 hours ago

Get tougher laws to stop borewell deaths

New Indian Express  

Uncapped borewells are death traps, especially for young, unsuspecting children playing in the open. On Monday, the Karnataka Assembly passed the Karnataka Groundwater Bill, proposing stringent measures to prevent children from falling into uncapped, newly drilled borewells. The Bill proposes that drilling and implementing agencies face a one-year jail and a Rs 25,000 fine if guilty of ineffectively closing the …

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How much worse are Britain's roads getting? More routes deteriorating into a poor condition as Labour increases funds to fix potholes
3 days, 3 hours ago

How much worse are Britain's roads getting? More routes deteriorating into a poor condition as Labour increases funds to fix potholes

Daily Mail  

The Government has pledged to spend a record £1.6billion next year fixing potholes across England as part of its latest effort to tackle the biggest scourge on our roads. 'A' roads and locally managed motorways account for around 10 per cent of the Local Authority managed road network in England and carry approximately 31 per cent of all traffic, according …

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Keir Starmer's government 'will give councils more powers to seize land and pay owners less' in 'bulldozer blitz' bid to build 1.5m new homes
3 days, 13 hours ago

Keir Starmer's government 'will give councils more powers to seize land and pay owners less' in 'bulldozer blitz' bid to build 1.5m new homes

Daily Mail  

Keir Starmer's government is set to give local authorities more powers to seize land and pay the owners less in a so-called 'bulldozer blitz' to build 1.5million new homes. The Times reports that local authorities will be given the power to take control of brownfield land without handing over 'excessive' amounts of money in a bid to grow Britain's housing …

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Budget changes will leave disabled and elderly without care as struggling providers go under, experts warn
1 week ago

Budget changes will leave disabled and elderly without care as struggling providers go under, experts warn

The Independent  

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 Rachel Reeves’ Budget measures will devastate care providers, leaving vulnerable …

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Kurla accident: Kin of BEST crash victims blame BMC, other local authorities
1 week, 3 days ago

Kurla accident: Kin of BEST crash victims blame BMC, other local authorities

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Three days after the BEST bus crash in Kurla, which claimed seven lives and injured 42, families of the deceased are struggling to come to terms with their loss. “Add to the long list of threats to pedestrians, two-wheelers, auto-rickshaws and buses that keep coming at you when you walk here,” said Abdul Salim Shah, father of Afreen Shah, …

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Labour is right to push hard to ease the housing crisis – but must avoid leaving a gruesome legacy
1 week, 3 days ago

Labour is right to push hard to ease the housing crisis – but must avoid leaving a gruesome legacy

The Independent  

As it is in nature and architecture, so it is in planning – there is always a balance to be found. The combination of reimposing “top-down” housing targets on local authorities in England, the sheer scale of the ambition to build housing, and the use of central power to impose planning judgements on communities against their will, will create unprecedented …

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Are 20mph speed limits coming to roads near you? Councils propose blanket restrictions that could affect MILLIONS of drivers
3 weeks ago

Are 20mph speed limits coming to roads near you? Councils propose blanket restrictions that could affect MILLIONS of drivers

Daily Mail  

There's a high chance that your local roads are about to get slower, as councils across the UK look to bring in new speed limits. More than 1 in 3 people live in Local Authorities with 20mph limits according to campaign group 20's Plenty for U Which councils in the UK are looking at bringing in 20mph speed limits? Birmingham …

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A Legal Intro To Redevelopment In Mumbai
3 weeks ago

A Legal Intro To Redevelopment In Mumbai

Live Law  

Mumbai, India's financial capital and most populous city, faces a monumental challenge in accommodating its ever-growing population within its limited geographical area. Several key provisions of the DCPR 2034 directly relate to redevelopment projects: Regulation 33 pertains to the redevelopment of cessed buildings under the jurisdiction of the Mumbai Housing and Area Development Authority. Utilization of Incentive FSI under DCR …

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How the killing of a rabbi in Dubai upended a community that thought it was safe
3 weeks, 1 day ago

How the killing of a rabbi in Dubai upended a community that thought it was safe

Live Mint  

DUBAI—The morning of Nov. 21, Rabbi Zvi Kogan left his home with no signs that anything was wrong. The killing has shaken the small community of Jews who set up in the Gulf state in the wake of the Abraham Accords brokered during Donald Trump’s first term as president and which normalized relations between Israel and the U.A.E. He delivered …

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Left behind in Kenya, children of British soldiers struggle to find their identity
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Left behind in Kenya, children of British soldiers struggle to find their identity

LA Times  

Jenerica Namoru, 29, holds her 5-year old daughter, Nicole, in Nanyuki, Kenya. Kenya’s biracial children are part of broader concerns about the British mission, notably the persistent allegations of rape of local girls and women. Like many biracial children in largely conservative Kenya, Wandia’s son, Louise Gitonga, said he has felt excluded by society and left out of education and …

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Is YOUR go-to restaurant, pub or cafe one of the 50,000 which have NEVER been inspected? Find out with our interactive map
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Is YOUR go-to restaurant, pub or cafe one of the 50,000 which have NEVER been inspected? Find out with our interactive map

Daily Mail  

Almost 50,000 restaurants, takeaways, cafes, pubs and B&Bs in Britain have never been inspected, MailOnline can today reveal. The Food Standards Agency recommends businesses are inspected depending on risk, ranging from once every six months to two years. In the organisation's annual report, she wrote: 'The food system across the UK continued to experience significant challenges throughout 2023, with the …

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Nation ups support for migrants
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Nation ups support for migrants

China Daily  

China is gearing up for a better working and living environment for domestic migrant workers, with an aim to facilitate a more solid integration of rural and urban development and allow the workers to share the benefits of common prosperity. Ten central departments, including the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the National Development and Reform Commission and the …

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Nation ups support for migrants
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Nation ups support for migrants

China Daily  

China is gearing up for a better working and living environment for domestic migrant workers, with an aim to facilitate a more solid integration of rural and urban development and allow the workers to share the benefits of common prosperity. Ten central departments, including the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the National Development and Reform Commission and the …

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Can Google Maps Be Sued As GPS Error Kills 3 In UP Car Accident? Know What Cyber Law Says
Trending News
4 weeks ago

Can Google Maps Be Sued As GPS Error Kills 3 In UP Car Accident? Know What Cyber Law Says

ABP News  

Google Maps Accident: A tragic accident in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, has reignited debates about the reliability of navigation apps. Three persons lost their lives on Saturday when their car, guided by Google Maps, drove onto an under-construction bridge and fell into a river. This incident raises questions about whether navigation apps like Google Maps can be held accountable for such …

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Laos’ tainted alcohol deaths send chill through backpacker paradise
Trending News
4 weeks ago

Laos’ tainted alcohol deaths send chill through backpacker paradise

Al Jazeera  

Backpacker hotspot Vang Vieng is in the spotlight following deaths of six tourists from suspected methanol poisoning. Vang Vieng, Laos – The streets of Vang Vieng are quieter than usual as global scrutiny falls on the backpacker hotspot following the deaths of six foreign tourists from suspected methanol poisoning. “This is my first time seeing something like this happen in …

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How Italy is luring Americans who want to leave US after Trump with $1 homes
1 month ago

How Italy is luring Americans who want to leave US after Trump with $1 homes

Firstpost  

Following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, many disappointed Americans are looking to leave the country, and the Italian village of Ollolai has sniffed a potential opportunity. Located in the picturesque countryside of Sardinia, the ancient town is offering affordable homes – some as cheap as $1 – for US citizens who are ‘worned out by global politics’ …

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Council tax expected to raise additional £1.8 billion next year – minister
1 month, 1 week ago

Council tax expected to raise additional £1.8 billion next year – minister

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. Read our privacy policy Council tax rises will help …

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Sites Intended To Function As Bus Or Taxi Stands Must Be Officially Notified By Govt After Consulting Local Authorities: J&K High Court
1 month, 1 week ago

Sites Intended To Function As Bus Or Taxi Stands Must Be Officially Notified By Govt After Consulting Local Authorities: J&K High Court

Live Law  

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has reiterated that any site intended to function as a bus or taxi stand must be officially notified by the government or an authorized officer, who is required to consult local authorities beforehand. Citing Section 117 of Motor Vehicles Acts, 1988 the court opined, “From reading of Section 117, it clearly transpires …

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Another Labour tax rise: Families face £110 council tax hike as No10 gives green light for 5% cap next year
1 month, 1 week ago

Another Labour tax rise: Families face £110 council tax hike as No10 gives green light for 5% cap next year

Daily Mail  

Households could face a £110 council tax hike next year after Downing Street signalled the cap will be 5 per cent. Council insiders Keir Starmer was accused of plotting to ditch the cap on council tax today during bad-tempered PMQs clashes The premier ducked as Tory leader Kemi Badenoch demanded to know whether the 5 per cent ceiling would be …

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Why Chinese city is cracking down on students' quest for good soup dumplings
1 month, 1 week ago

Why Chinese city is cracking down on students' quest for good soup dumplings

Firstpost  

Tens of thousands of students rode their bicycles to embark on a 50-kilometre night journey from their campuses in Zhengzhou, capital of central China’s Henan province to the neighbouring city of Kaifeng. However, their late night escapade came to end after authorities took notice tens of thousands of students—known as the "Night Riding Army"—took to shared bikes, embarking on a …

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Tell us your three-year-old’s preferred gender when picking school, parents told
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

Tell us your three-year-old’s preferred gender when picking school, parents told

The Telegraph  

Parents have been told to declare their three-year-old’s preferred gender when registering them for a place at school. More than 100 local authorities have been asking for the “gender identity” of primary school children in addition to their sex on admission forms, the Daily Mail has reported. ‘Staggering and ridiculous’ One mother seeking a school place for her three-year-old son …

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Foreign workers' lot still dire, councils report more problems
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Foreign workers' lot still dire, councils report more problems

Dutch News  

Local councils are reporting increased problems linked to labour migration, saying they want better controls of staffing agencies that bring in foreign workers to do low-skilled jobs in farming, in slaughterhouses and logistics. Some 93% of the local councils said the companies who hire foreign workers should carry their part of the responsibility for workers who are let go. But …

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Better reading services await elderly
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Better reading services await elderly

China Daily  

By CHENG SI | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-08 08:58 A senior reader browses books at Shandong Book Mall in Jinan, capital of Shandong province, on Wednesday. Fourteen central departments, including the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Ministry of Education and the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, have recently released a guideline urging local authorities to offer more accessible and higher-quality …

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Better reading services await elderly
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Better reading services await elderly

China Daily  

By CHENG SI | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-08 08:58 A senior reader browses books at Shandong Book Mall in Jinan, capital of Shandong province, on Wednesday. Fourteen central departments, including the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Ministry of Education and the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, have recently released a guideline urging local authorities to offer more accessible and higher-quality …

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