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Moderate and progressive Democrats are clashing over whether a bill preventing government ...
Bipartisan Bill to End Government Shutdowns Puts Democrats in Bind
Teachers across the country have been protesting for weeks, demanding more rights in the ...
S Korea passes new law to protect teachers from bullying parents
A proposed law in the world’s biggest democracy would put women in at least one-third ...
India set to reserve 1/3 of Parliament seats for women. It took 27 years.
Quick Glance: India: Women's Reservation Bill Passed - Slow Progress Expected
- Indian Parliament approves bill reserving one-third of seats in lower house and state assemblies for women.
- Implementation will be delayed until after the next census and redrawing of constituency boundaries, which is expected to take several years.
The 16-year-old impressed with the song “A Song For You” by Donny Hathaway ...
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There are now major changes to driving licenses that would affect ...
Driving license hammer! Major changes planned for drivers - Expert clearly
“Let’s reject it”
Quick Glance: Expert opposes planned driver changes
- Tips for saving at the pump
- EU plans extensive changes for drivers
- Changes would affect older and new drivers
- ADAC expert expresses strong opinion on the upcoming changes
Since 1995, the House has failed to pass a rule eight times ...
How unusual is it for the House to fail to pass a rule? A look at the recent history
Specially trained sexual assault nurses are scarce, and the federal government ...
When sex assault survivors seek critical care, many US hospitals are ill-equipped
Thanks to a new transparency law, a watchdog found a single ...
Why are California gas prices rising again? Here’s what Gov. Gavin Newsom’s oil czar says
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) announced on Friday that he will strip funding ...
McCarthy vows to strip Ukraine money from Pentagon bill after Greene ‘no’ vote
Former #Congress President #SoniaGandhi opened the debate on the #WomensReservationBill for the opposition in Lok SabhaWatch this video for all the details
Although administration aides want to avert a shutdown, analysts expect many voters to ...
White House watches House GOP dysfunction as government shutdown nears
Quick Glance: White House monitors House GOP dysfunction as government shutdown approaches
- Biden aides communicate with congressional leaders about extending the federal funding deadline.
- Economists predict moderate growth impact from a government shutdown, followed by potential greater growth.
- The White House acknowledges the possibility of a shutdown, with potential political consequences for the GOP.
- House Republicans are blamed for not adhering to the debt ceiling agreement reached in June.
Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo has demanded the payment of reparations to African nations for the slave trade.
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Quick Glance: Guinea Junta Leader Criticizes the West
- Population of southern white rhinoceroses increases for the first time since 2012
- African Parks plans to release 2,000 rhinoceroses after acquiring the largest private breeding facility
- South Africa to clear criminal records from Covid lockdown
- Gloria Orwoba faces trouble with colleagues again
Who were the biggest beneficiaries of the INDIA bloc's boycott of 14 anchors?
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Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Friday the House would return ...
White House prepares for government shutdown as House Republicans lack a viable endgame for funding
Quick Glance: White House prepares for government shutdown as House Republicans lack a viable plan
- Speaker Kevin McCarthy announces that the House will start voting on the latest plan next week.
- The White House is preparing to direct federal agencies to get ready for a shutdown after House Republicans left without a realistic plan to fund the government and avoid disruptive consequences.
- A federal shutdown after September 30 appears likely unless Speaker Kevin McCarthy can convince his rebellious, right-wing faction to approve a temporary funding measure to prevent closures during ongoing talks.
- The standoff with House Republicans over government funding jeopardizes various activities, including military and law enforcement personnel pay, food safety and aid programs, air travel, and passport processing, potentially causing havoc in the US economy.
New regulations are being discussed in the EU Parliament that would affect millions of drivers ...
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Prime minister Modi praises bill as "special moment" for his country, ahead of general ...
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Modi introduces women's bill in new India parliament
Quick Glance: Modi presents women's bill in new Indian parliament
- The bill is still far from becoming a law - it would require the approval of both houses of parliament and the Indian president's signature.
- The new parliament building was inaugurated by Mr Modi in May, but until now no business has been conducted there.
- He convened a five-day special session that began on Monday, however, the first session was held in the old parliament building.
- Lawmakers from both houses gathered on Tuesday morning for a photo session at the old building, followed by an event honoring the parliament's legacy in the Central Hall of the British-era building.
Faced with the House stalemate over a government stopgap funding bill, Senate Majority Leader ...
Schumer sets up path for Senate to move first on funding stopgap
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Medicaid expansion to begin in North Carolina as governor lets budget bill become law
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Road toll doubles
logistics industry wants to make consumers pay for higher tolls
Russell Brand has made his first public comments since being accused of rape and ...
Russell Brand makes first public comments since sexual assault allegations
Quick Glance: Russell Brand addresses sexual assault allegations
- Brand denied the claims before they were published, emphasizing that his relationships were always consensual.
- In a three-minute video, the actor and comedian did not directly address the allegations but made statements about what he described as 'media corruption and censorship' and 'deep state and corporate collusion'.
- In an investigation by the Sunday Times, Times, and Channel 4, four women made allegations against Brand:
- One woman alleges that Brand raped her without a condom against a wall in his Los Angeles home. She says Brand tried to stop her from leaving until she told him she was going to the bathroom.
A new federal student loan repayment plan known as SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education) could ...
Calculate your monthly student loan bill under Biden’s SAVE plan
The bill imposes heavier penalties on women who refuse to wear the mandatory ...
Iran strengthens headscarf law days after anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death
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Rep. Ralph Norman, R-SC, tells our Amna Nawaz that a government shutdown is "100%" likely due to Republican division over a path to fund the ... Show more
Quick Glance: US House Democrat Foresees 'Civil War' Among Republicans as Shutdown Approaches
- House Speaker Kevin McCarthy pledges to hold a vote on the defense spending bill despite opposition from hardline Republicans
- Republican-controlled House and Democratic-led Senate must act to avoid a partial shutdown by Oct. 1
- McCarthy aims to prevent a shutdown on Oct. 1, as it would benefit Democrats
- Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi warns of the impact of a shutdown on vulnerable individuals
A bill to implement the ban looks all but certain to run out of parliamentary time to become law.
Call for ministers to make sure hunting trophy ban goes ahead
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi enters the New Parliament building.
Track LIVE updates here: www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/parliament-special-session-live-updates-september-19-2023-new-parliament-building-narendra-modi-congress-party-101695081274035.html
Quick Glance: Historic Parliament Special Session in New Building
- First session of the Indian Parliament in the newly inaugurated Parliament building.
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told CNN that his chamber might have ...
Schumer in talks with McConnell as shutdown fears grow
‘We may now have to go first’
Usually, the easiest spending measure to pass for Republicans, the bill to pay for the ...
Shutdown Prospects Grow As House GOP Fumbles Defense Funding Bill
Quick Glance: Republican infighting delays spending bills in US House, shutdown imminent
- Republicans in the US House failed to advance two spending bills.
- A larger division within the Republican majority prevented an agreement on a short-term measure.
- House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was unable to reach a compromise on a short-term measure.
- House and Senate votes must occur within the next two weeks to avoid a shutdown.
#BreakingNews | #RajyaSabha passes Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (#WomensReservationBill )
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Despite a divided Congress, Democratic Rep. Terri Sewell of Alabama is still pushing ...
Restoring the Voting Rights Act is still on this Alabama Democrat's agenda
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Senator Joel Villanueva on the approval of divorce bill on committee level: “Divorce is a big NO for me!”
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As Union Cabinet cleared the #WomensReservationBill , Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson #SoniaGandhi says "It is ours, Apna Hai"
The draft law on self-determination brings to the fore irrational fears in this society. Why exactly?
Self-determination law
We decide who and what we are
Quick Glance: Self-Determination Act: New Names and Gender Entries without Discrimination
- Increased threat scenarios during the transition from the draft to the cabinet proposal
- Transphobic narratives evident in the draft
- Gender is not a choice, but an identity
- Trans*, inter*, and non-binary people need self-determination
Women have a hard time in India, even in politics. Now, after a very long debate ...
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India decides on quota for women in parliament
Quick Glance: Parliament Implements Women's Quota: Advancing Gender Equality in India
- India's parliament introduces a quota system after extensive debate.
- The quota applies to the national parliament and state legislatures.
- One-third of parliamentary seats will be reserved for women.
- The new quota will come into effect after revising the election laws.
People are noticing a trend towards London eateries upping their service charges ...
Is it OK to ask for the service charge to be removed at a restaurant?
The White House says the program will provide paid training to 20 ...
Biden is unveiling the American Climate Corps, a program with echoes of the New Deal
Quick Glance: Biden launches American Climate Corps, inspired by the New Deal
- President Biden pledged to create the Climate Corps during his first week in office.
- A program aimed at engaging young climate activists.
- The American Climate Corps is based on a program that provided employment to millions during the Great Depression.
- According to President Biden's climate policy advisor, Ali Zaidi, the program has broader goals beyond addressing the climate crisis.
House Republicans are growing increasingly angry with their hard-line colleagues who are blocking the chamber from ...
Republican anger grows at GOP holdouts
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The Alabama congressman said the failed vote to advance ...
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GOP lawmakers blocking military spending bill ‘five clowns that don’t know what they want’
Any Democratic participation in a plan to stop a shutdown — let alone save the ...
Bipartisan McCarthy bailout talks gaining steam thanks to House chaos
Conservative Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) announced Wednesday he will hold up any funding bill ...
Paul will hold up any spending stopgap that includes Ukraine funding
Campaigners called on tech companies to act quickly on their new obligations under the Online Safety Bill as it ...
Online Safety Bill approved by House of Lords
"I believe we have a majority here," McCarthy said.
McCarthy expresses optimism on averting government shutdown
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Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) introduced a bill Thursday night to ensure military members are ...
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Apple’s latest version of iOS is available to download. These are the features you should try first.
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Quick Glance: iOS 17: 12 Important Steps After Installation
- Interactive Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets enhance iOS 17 functionality.
- Select Lock Screen and tap the widget box to customize your widgets.
- Customizable Contact Poster in iOS 17 appears during calls, FaceTime, or texts.
- Multiple Contact Posters and personalized Contact Photos in iOS 17.
Rahul Gandhi press conference at AICC. Congress leaders talks about caste census ...
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a bill setting the ...
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House GOP erupts as conservatives block defense bill again: To many in the conference, it proved that Speaker Kevin McCarthy has no power to avert a ...
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McDonald's weighs in on California fast-food bill
India’s parliament passed a landmark bill Thursday that ...
India agrees to reserve a third of parliament seats for women. But the change could still take years
A rare $10,000 bill dating back to the Great Depression has sold for $480,000 at auction.
$10,000 bill from Great Depression era sells for $480,000 at auction
Hardline conservatives in the House sank a procedural vote on a Pentagon funding bill Tuesday ...
House conservatives sink vote on advancing Pentagon funding bill
The House GOP will return to negotiations over the continuing resolution as a Sept ...
Republicans postpone procedural vote on short-term funding deal
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House GOP tensions in shutdown drama boil over
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House GOP in turmoil on spending as touted progress evaporates
The a Amendment mandated the reservation of seats for women in ...
The 73rd and 74th Amendments, which first introduced reservation for women in elected bodies
Frustrated Republicans are now growing more open to cutting a deal with Democrats.
Centrists plot shutdown Plan B as House GOP flails on spending bills
California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Sunday he would sign legislation ...
California governor says he will sign climate bill on companies and carbon footprints
Quick Glance: California Governor to Sign Climate Bill for Companies
- Governor Gavin Newsom will sign a bill requiring large companies to disclose their carbon footprints.
- The legislation could put California ahead of federal regulators in managing corporate climate risks.
- Multinational companies like Apple and Microsoft support the bill.
- However, the California Chamber of Commerce is concerned about increased costs and paperwork for businesses.
As Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives struggle to agree on funding bills ...
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The #LokSabha passed the #WomensReservationBill granting 33% seats to women in Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. Here's what PM Modi had to say about this historic move
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Alison Hammond proposed to live on This Morning
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House GOP’s short-term funding deal already pilloried by hard-right Republicans
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