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Ken Paxton sues NCAA over transgender athletes’ participation in women’s sports

"Ken Paxton sues NCAA over transgender athletes’ participation in women’s sports" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Sunday he sued the National Collegiate Athletic Association, accusing the organization of misleading college …

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3 hours, 54 minutes ago

Centre scraps 'no-detention policy' for classes 5, 8 students

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Centre has scrapped the 'no-detention policy' for classes 5 and 8 in schools governed by it allowing them to fail students who do not clear the year-end exams, according to officials. Following the amendment to the Right to Education Act in 2019, at least 16 states and two Union Territories have already done away with the 'no-detention …

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Gauhati High Court Sets February 2025 Deadline For State To Notify Draft Rules & Child Protection Policy

Live Law

The Gauhati High Court recently directed the Assam Government to inform it by February 25, 2025, about the status of the issuance of notification for the Draft Rules and Child Protection Policy; filling of the vacancies, and the status of social audit and tentative time of completion of the said audit. The division bench comprising Justice Kalyan Rai Surana and …

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Trump appoints Indian American entrepreneur as senior policy advisor on AI

Deccan Chronicle

US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday named Indian American entrepreneur, venture capitalist and author Sriram Krishnan as Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence. Sriram Krishnan will serve as the Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Trump said on Sunday as he announced a number of appointments on artificial …

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Trump appoints Indian-American Sriram Krishnan as senior AI policy advisor

India Today

Indian-American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author Sriram Krishnan has been appointed by Donald Trump as the Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence. Announcing the appointment alongside several others, Trump stated, “Sriram Krishnan will serve as the Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.” Elaborating on Krishnan’s role, Trump said, …

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Who is Sriram Krishnan, Trump's pick for Senior AI Policy Advisor

New Indian Express

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Indian-American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author Sriram Krishnan as Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence. A prominent figure in the tech and startup ecosystem, particularly in Silicon Valley, Krishnan is recognized for his expertise in venture capital, product management, and technology innovation. In an official statement on Monday, Trump announced, "Sriram Krishnan will …

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Trump vows to 'stop transgender lunacy' as a top priority

New Indian Express

PHOENIX: President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday pledged to "stop the transgender lunacy" on day one of his presidency, as Republicans -- set to control both chambers of Congress and the White House -- continue their push against LGBTQ rights. Speaking to the AmericaFest conference in a border state he easily carried in the November election, Trump further promised immediate measures …

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Tension rises over liquid restrictions at Schiphol Airport

NL Times

The reintroduction of liquid restrictions at Schiphol Airport has led to increased passenger aggression, particularly from business-class travelers, according to the CNV union, De Telegraaf reports. Security officers report daily confrontations with travelers upset over confiscated items, such as duty-free alcohol or skin care products, purchased before transiting through Schiphol. This has frustrated travelers, especially since Schiphol previously allowed larger …

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Indian American entrepreneur is Trump's pick for senior policy advisor for AI

India Today

US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated an Indian American entrepreneur, Sriram Krishnan, as the Senior White House Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence. Krishnan, who has an impressive background in technology, will work closely with David Sacks, the White House AI and Crypto Czar, to shape and coordinate AI policy for the Donald Trump administration. “Sriram Krishnan will focus on ensuring …

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2 days ago

Kerala Urban Policy Commission proposes climate-change mitigation steps and professionalisation of urban governance

The Hindu

Kerala’s urban policy, an interim report on which was submitted by the Urban Policy Commission to the government last week, has proposed several steps to mitigate climate change. It also recommends professionalisation of urban local body governance and the setting up of metropolitan planning committees and business development councils for major cities. Last year, the State government constituted the commission, …

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'Diplomatic clown car': Trump buried over 'outrageously bad appointments' of ambassadors

Raw Story

Many of the people President-elect Donald Trump has appointed to represent the United States overseas are severely lacking in diplomatic experience, and several foreign policy experts are blasting the incoming president over his choice of diplomats. The Guardian reported that several of Trump's picks for U.S. ambassadors — like former NFL player Herschel Walker to the Bahamas and former Fox …

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T.N. drafts policy framework for management of community dog population

The Hindu

The Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission has come out with a comprehensive draft policy framework for community dog management and regulation, aimed at addressing the challenges posed by the growing dog population in the State and ensuring public health and safety. These facilities can be effectively utilised for the implementation of animal birth control programmes, in addition to animal birth …

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YouTube to Start Cracking Down on Videos With Clickbait Titles, Thumbnails in India

Deccan Chronicle

YouTube will begin cracking down on clickbaits, starting in India. They will remove videos whose titles or thumbnails promise viewers something that the video does not deliver. YouTube said that the new policy will tackle “egregious” clickbait, especially on the content that focuses on breaking news or current events. For instance, a video title proclaiming “the president resigned!” when the …

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Delhi Excise policy case: Delhi Lieutenant Governor gives nod to ED to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal

The Hindu

Ahead of the upcoming 2025 Delhi Assembly Polls, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena has given sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute Aam Aadmi Party chief and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi excise policy case, according to sources at the LG’s office. “If LG sir has given permission to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal ji, then what is the …

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Delhi LG gives nod to ED to prosecute Kejriwal

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Ahead of the upcoming 2025 Delhi Assembly Polls, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has granted permission to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute AAP Chief and Former Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, in the excise policy case. On December 5, the Enforcement Directorate sought permission for sanction of prosecution against Arvind Kejriwal.This move comes after months of investigations into …

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Delhi excise policy case: Delhi HC grants ED more time to respond to Kejriwal, Sisodia plea

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday granted the Enforcement Directorate additional time to file its reply to a petition filed by former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. The petition challenges the trial court’s decision to take cognizance of chargesheets in the controversial Delhi excise liquor policy case. A central allegation in …

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Delhi LG reportedly permits ED to prosecute Kejriwal in excise case; AAP demands proof of sanction

New Indian Express

Ahead of the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has reportedly approved the Enforcement Directorate's request to prosecute AAP Chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case, according to news agency ANI. Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court on Friday granted the Enforcement Directorate additional time to file its reply to the petition …

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2 days, 15 hours ago

‘No concern for Palestinian suffering’: Ex-official slams US’s Gaza policy

Al Jazeera

Former State Department official Mike Casey says the US government is pursuing Israel’s interests over its own. “And I’ve not seen that in any other country that I’ve served in.” After four years in his post, Casey resigned in July over what he described as the US government’s unwavering support for Israel despite its devastating military campaign in the Gaza …

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2 days, 22 hours ago

Storm Darragh blew my wall down but my insurers won't cover £4,000 cost because they say wind didn't hit 55mph

Daily Mail

A man who had his wall crashing down during Storm Darragh has been left over £4,000 out of pocket after his insurance company said the wind was too slow. The couple hadn't tried to use the policy until earlier this month, on December 7, when strong winds during Storm Darragh toppled a wall between his home and the street. Martyn …

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Why Modi’s Comment On Nehru’s Reservation Policy Doesn’t Pass The ‘History Test’

The Quint

The first constitutional amendment that PM Modi also invoked to attack Nehru has a prominent instance that shows his stance in favour of reservations. Chief Minister of Madras Kumar Swami Raja requested the Union Government to amend the Constitution to protect the interests of backward classes. Though Article 16 was already there in the Constitution, allowing provisions of reservations for …

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3 days, 6 hours ago

Insured Cannot Assume Obligation On Part Of Bank To Renew Policy: NCDRC

Live Law

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, presided by AVM J. Rajendra overruled the State Commission's order against SBI and held that the insured cannot assume obligation on the bank's part to renew the policy unless agreed otherwise. The loan terms required the stock, machinery, and furniture to be insured with United India Insurance/insurer, with premiums deducted from the complainant's account. …

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3 days, 8 hours ago

Surveyor's Report Can Only Be Rejected Only On Valid Grounds: NCDRC

Live Law

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, presided by Mr. Subhash Chandra and AVM J. Rajendra in an appeal against United India Insurance held that a surveyor's report is mandatory for insurance claims and it can only be rejected on reasonable grounds. The surveyor found 46.667% under-insurance for the building and stated machinery and potato stocks were not covered under the …

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3 days, 13 hours ago

Trump just handed Democrats an 'enticing' policy offer — and they should take it: analyst

Raw Story

President-elect Donald Trump is demanding as part of the spending package the GOP is trying to force through that the debt ceiling be extended — or possibly abolished altogether, which Democrats have broadly rejected as a ploy to allow new tax breaks for billionaires. But not so fast, columnist Heather Long wrote for The Washington Post — Trump's proposal is …

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3 days, 15 hours ago

Targeted measures to boost consumption

China Daily

Consumers check out festive products in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, on Friday. LIU JIANHUA/FOR CHINA DAILY China will roll out an array of targeted measures to simultaneously boost consumption and deliver tangible benefits to the people after policymakers signaled a shift in prioritizing the expansion of domestic demand amid external uncertainties during a recent tone-setting meeting, officials and analysts said. "Boosting …

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Ken Paxton sues NCAA over transgender athletes’ participation in women’s sports

Centre scraps 'no-detention policy' for classes 5, 8 students

Gauhati High Court Sets February 2025 Deadline For State To Notify Draft Rules & Child Protection Policy

Trump appoints Indian American entrepreneur as senior policy advisor on AI

Trump appoints Indian-American Sriram Krishnan as senior AI policy advisor

Who is Sriram Krishnan, Trump's pick for Senior AI Policy Advisor

Trump vows to 'stop transgender lunacy' as a top priority

Tension rises over liquid restrictions at Schiphol Airport

Indian American entrepreneur is Trump's pick for senior policy advisor for AI

Kerala Urban Policy Commission proposes climate-change mitigation steps and professionalisation of urban governance

'Diplomatic clown car': Trump buried over 'outrageously bad appointments' of ambassadors

T.N. drafts policy framework for management of community dog population

YouTube to Start Cracking Down on Videos With Clickbait Titles, Thumbnails in India

Delhi Excise policy case: Delhi Lieutenant Governor gives nod to ED to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi LG gives nod to ED to prosecute Kejriwal

Delhi excise policy case: Delhi HC grants ED more time to respond to Kejriwal, Sisodia plea

Delhi LG reportedly permits ED to prosecute Kejriwal in excise case; AAP demands proof of sanction

‘No concern for Palestinian suffering’: Ex-official slams US’s Gaza policy

Storm Darragh blew my wall down but my insurers won't cover £4,000 cost because they say wind didn't hit 55mph

Why Modi’s Comment On Nehru’s Reservation Policy Doesn’t Pass The ‘History Test’

Insured Cannot Assume Obligation On Part Of Bank To Renew Policy: NCDRC

Surveyor's Report Can Only Be Rejected Only On Valid Grounds: NCDRC

Trump just handed Democrats an 'enticing' policy offer — and they should take it: analyst

Targeted measures to boost consumption