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Abortion opponents shift focus to pills with lawsuits, proposed laws and possible federal action
9 hours, 23 minutes ago

Abortion opponents shift focus to pills with lawsuits, proposed laws and possible federal action

Associated Press  

Opponents of abortion are increasingly focusing on restricting access to pills, which are the most common way to end a pregnancy in the U.S. This month, the Texas attorney general’s office filed a lawsuit against a New York doctor, saying she violated Texas law by prescribing abortion pills to a patient there via telemedicine. A survey conducted for the Society …

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International chess body announces proposed changes to FIDE Circuit 2025 regulations
1 day, 2 hours ago

International chess body announces proposed changes to FIDE Circuit 2025 regulations

The Hindu  

The International Chess Federation announced on Sunday that it is planning several changes to the FIDE Circuit 2025 Regulations. “These changes are designed to create a more balanced and competitive system for awarding FIDE Circuit points, ensuring that players are fairly rewarded for their performance in high-quality tournaments,” reads the FIDE release. Changes to the Number of Players Eligible for …

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CREDAI expresses concern over proposed 18% GST on Floor Space Index premiums
1 day, 23 hours ago

CREDAI expresses concern over proposed 18% GST on Floor Space Index premiums

The Hindu  

The Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India has expressed deep concerns over the government’s proposal to impose an 18% Goods and Services Tax on Floor Space Index and additional FSI premiums. The proposed GST on FSI premiums, they warned, could further escalate property prices by 7-10%, jeopardising affordable housing projects. “The proposed GST could make homeownership more expensive …

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Kerala Urban Policy Commission proposes climate-change mitigation steps and professionalisation of urban governance
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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Proposed GST hike for Kashmiri shawl will finish craft: Mehbooba Mufti
2 days, 3 hours ago

Proposed GST hike for Kashmiri shawl will finish craft: Mehbooba Mufti

The Hindu  

People’s Democratic Party supremo Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said the proposed increase in GST for Kashmiri shawl would finish the craft and appealed to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to address the issue. The former Chief Minister of the erstwhile State alleged efforts were being made to destroy Jammu and Kashmir by undertaking development work on horticulture land …

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GST Council meets to decide on lower taxes on insurance policies, ATF inclusion
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2 days, 6 hours ago

GST Council meets to decide on lower taxes on insurance policies, ATF inclusion

Deccan Chronicle  

Jaisalmer: The 55th GST Council meeting which is expected to decide on reducing the tax rate on health and life insurance, besides considering rate rejigs on 148 items began here on Saturday. However, 18 per cent GST will continue on premiums paid for policies with health insurance cover of over Rs 5 lakh. The four-tier tax slab of 5, 12, …

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GST Council postpones decision to cut tax on insurance, rate panel defers report submission
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2 days, 7 hours ago

GST Council postpones decision to cut tax on insurance, rate panel defers report submission

The Hindu  

A GST Council meeting on Saturday postponed a decision on reducing taxes on health and life insurance, while the much talked-about GoM recommendation of rate rejig in 148 items was not tabled before the Council. “We will submit the GoM report on rate rationalisation in next meeting of Council,” said Mr. Chaudhary who is the convenor of the panel. The …

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Google proposes altering contracts to correct illegal search monopoly
2 days, 14 hours ago

Google proposes altering contracts to correct illegal search monopoly

LA Times  

A federal judge will decide on solutions to restore competition after ruling Google maintained an illegal monopoly in online search. Last month, the U.S. Department of Justice and several states proposed solutions to fix what it described as Google’s illegal search monopoly that included forcing the company to sell Chrome. Mozilla said that Google was the default search engine in …

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Chennai residents, pressure groups ask GCC to scrap proposed waste-to-energy incinerator in Kodungaiyur
2 days, 14 hours ago

Chennai residents, pressure groups ask GCC to scrap proposed waste-to-energy incinerator in Kodungaiyur

New Indian Express  

Chennai residents and the Alliance for Incinerator-Free Chennai members submitted a petition to the Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner on Tuesday demanding the scrapping of the proposed Waste-to-Energy incinerator plant in Kodungaiyur. Over 200 residents, civil society organisations and environmentalists endorsed the representation letter, said environmental activists and contributors for Citizen Matters, Vishvaja Sambath and Lokeshwaran ES. According to them, the …

Civil society outfits urge President to withdraw central forces from Siang Hydropower project survey
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2 days, 14 hours ago

Civil society outfits urge President to withdraw central forces from Siang Hydropower project survey

New Indian Express  

Hundreds of environmentalists, civil society organizations urged the President of India Droupdi Murmu to withdraw paramilitary forces deployed to quell indigenous people’s protest against proposed 11000 MW hydropower dam surveys in Siang valley of Arunachal. According to the letter written to the Murmu, over 351 concerned citizens – activists, researchers, lawyers, scientists, journalists, experts, community representatives and 109 people’s organisations …

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46-km twin-tube tunnel roads, 124.7-km elevated corridors, double deckers and underpasses, among traffic management infrastructure plan for Bengaluru
2 days, 23 hours ago

46-km twin-tube tunnel roads, 124.7-km elevated corridors, double deckers and underpasses, among traffic management infrastructure plan for Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Forty-six kilometres of twin-tube tunnel roads, 124.7 km of elevated corridors, double deckers and underpasses: these are among the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s comprehensive traffic management infrastructure plan for Bengaluru. A feasibility report on the road infrastructure projects has estimated the total cost at ₹54,964 crore. According to the document, Altinok Consulting Engineering Inc. has conducted the feasibility study of …

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One Nation One Election: Parliamentary panel on simultaneous polls to have 39 members
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3 days, 10 hours ago

One Nation One Election: Parliamentary panel on simultaneous polls to have 39 members

The Hindu  

The government has moved to increase the strength of the joint committee of Parliament that will scrutinise the two bills proposing simultaneous elections from 31 MPs to 39, giving representation to more parties. The list of Lok Sabha MPs proposed by the government now includes one member each from the Shiv Sena, CPI and the Lok Janshakti Party, besides two …

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Proposed GST slab of 35 percent is a deterrent for growth
5 days, 2 hours ago

Proposed GST slab of 35 percent is a deterrent for growth

Deccan Chronicle  

The Government brought in historic tax reforms with the introduction of the Goods and Services tax in 2017, promoting simplicity, while reducing the tax burden. As per media reports, the Group of Ministers on GST Rates Rationalisation has recently proposed a new slab of GST at 35% over and above the existing 4 slabs to products such as aerated drinks …

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Amid Shortage Of Judges' Accommodation, High Court Directs Registrar General To Inspect Suitability Of Mohali Flats Proposed By Punjab Govt
6 days, 1 hour ago

Amid Shortage Of Judges' Accommodation, High Court Directs Registrar General To Inspect Suitability Of Mohali Flats Proposed By Punjab Govt

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court today directed the Registrar General to inspect whether the flats which the Punjab Government is purchasing in Mohali for accommodation of judicial and executive officers are suitable.Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Anil Kshetarpal said, "State of Punjab has submitted that process has been initiated to purchase 167 premium flat in Mohali.to make. The …

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Australia proposes new restrictions on protesters to combat antisemitism after synagogue arson
6 days, 5 hours ago

Australia proposes new restrictions on protesters to combat antisemitism after synagogue arson

Firstpost  

Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan proposed the new laws after arsonists damaged a Melbourne synagogue this month and protestors kept fearful worshippers trapped inside a Sydney synagogue for three hours a week earlier A man reads messages left on the fence outside the fire damaged Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne. AP An Australian state government on Tuesday proposed new restrictions on …

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Modi proposed parliamentary panel for ONOE Bill: Amit Shah
6 days, 6 hours ago

Modi proposed parliamentary panel for ONOE Bill: Amit Shah

Deccan Chronicle  

Home Minister Amit Shah revealed on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested referring the One Nation, One Election bills to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for detailed examination. Shah’s statement came after Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal tabled the Constitution Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha. The bills aim to synchronise Lok …

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What is 'One Nation One Election' proposal: Explained in points
6 days, 9 hours ago

What is 'One Nation One Election' proposal: Explained in points

Hindustan Times  

The Central Government is bringing the ‘One Nation, One Election' Bill in Parliament on Tuesday. A committee chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind recommended the holding of simultaneous elections at all levels. The committee chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind, which proposed that plan, argued that holding frequent elections each year negatively impacts the economy, polity, and society. …

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Victorians react to government's proposed crackdown down on protesters
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6 days, 14 hours ago

Victorians react to government's proposed crackdown down on protesters

ABC  

The Victorian government has announced plans to increase police powers around protests in a bid to curb anti-Semitism and other forms of extremism. Police will also be granted greater powers to seize "attachment devices" — things such as glue, rope, chains and locks used by protesters to secure themselves to the site of a protest. Mr Stanton said the nature …

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Modi government introduces One Nation, One Election Bill in Lok Sabha amid protests from Opposition
6 days, 14 hours ago

Modi government introduces One Nation, One Election Bill in Lok Sabha amid protests from Opposition

India TV News  

One Nation, One Election Bill was tabled in Lok Sabha by Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday. Two draft legislations, including one simple bill to amend provisions in laws dealing with three Union territories with legislative assemblies to align them with the Constitution amendment bill, were given the nod by the Cabinet. The proposed constitutional amendment bill would deal with making …

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Brussels denies warning Netherlands on Schiphol flight reduction
6 days, 14 hours ago

Brussels denies warning Netherlands on Schiphol flight reduction

NL Times  

The European Commission has denied warning the Dutch government about legal risks tied to its original plan to reduce flights at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. Madlener, a member of the right-wing PVV party, defended the revision, claiming the original plan posed a "serious risk" within ongoing European notification processes. "This minister has been doing everything for months to reverse Schiphol's flight …

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ABVP urges centralised CUET and increased scholarships for students
6 days, 14 hours ago

ABVP urges centralised CUET and increased scholarships for students

India Today  

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad has called for significant reforms in higher education, including the centralisation of the Common University Entrance Test and an increase in fellowship amounts. In a memorandum submitted to University Grants Commission Chairman Professor M. Jagadesh Kumar on Monday, ABVP highlighted several issues affecting students and universities, urging swift action to address these concerns. ABVP also …

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CCI approves KKR’s proposal to acquire stake in cloud kitchen brand operator Rebel Foods
6 days, 21 hours ago

CCI approves KKR’s proposal to acquire stake in cloud kitchen brand operator Rebel Foods

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Dec 16 The Competition Commission of India on Monday approved global investment firm KKR's proposal to acquire a stake in home-grown food-tech company Rebel Foods. US-based KKR, through its affiliate -- Royce Asia Holdings II Pte, is acquiring a stake in Rebel Foods, which owns Faasos, Behrouz Biryani, Oven Story and other cloud kitchens. “By way of the …

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Could a tunnel link New York and London in 54 minutes?
1 week ago

Could a tunnel link New York and London in 54 minutes?

Firstpost  

The idea for a proposed transatlantic tunnel connecting London and New York has surfaced yet again. The proposed tunnel would connect London and New York in under an hour. As per Newsweek, the transatlantic tunnel would connect New York in the United States and London in the United Kingdom. This concept, which would create a vacuum in the tunnel and …

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Plea against proposed ‘Dharam Sansad’ in U.P.’s Ghaziabad mentioned in Supreme Court
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1 week ago

Plea against proposed ‘Dharam Sansad’ in U.P.’s Ghaziabad mentioned in Supreme Court

The Hindu  

A plea seeking to restrain the organisation of a 'Dharam Sansad' in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad was mentioned for urgent hearing before the Supreme Court on Monday, alleging that a call was issued for the "genocide of Muslims". A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar told lawyer Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the petitioner, to file an e-mail …

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