California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at explicitly banning caste discrimination in the state. Newsom argued that existing laws already prohibit ancestry discrimination, making the bill unnecessary. If signed, California would have become the first US state to explicitly ban caste discrimination. Advocates for the legislation see caste discrimination as similar...
Read MoreThe Kolkata Municipal Corporation has extended the deadline for road repairs by three days due to rain delays. Mayor Firhad Hakim has asked the roads department to complete the work by October 17, taking advantage of a 10-day dry spell. Road repair gangs will work overnight to fix the identified damaged roads before the...
Read MoreDue to the surge in dengue patients, several private hospitals in Kolkata are providing home care services to those who cannot be accommodated due to a lack of beds. Patients with mild symptoms are being monitored by hospital doctors through telephonic advice or video consultations. Some hospitals are giving priority to home care patients...
Read MoreIsrael is facing questions about how it was caught off guard by a deadly attack from Hamas militants who breached barriers around Gaza. The attack, which killed numerous civilians, has been described as a surprise and an intelligence failure. Israel had previously adopted a mix of incentives and restrictions to maintain stability in Gaza,...
Read MoreThe Calcutta High Court has ruled that a wife cannot be prevented from living with her disabled mother and that no child can be forced to stop caring for their parents. The court made the decision while hearing a case involving a married couple, where the husband had filed a complaint against his wife....
Read MoreThe Lucknow police have planned measures to ensure smooth traffic flow during the ICC cricket world cup matches at the Ekana stadium. This includes the installation of 11 parking stands, a color-coded map of the stadium, and online ticket sales to reduce pressure at entry gates. Physical ticket counters will not be allowed outside...
Read MoreFinance Minister T Harish Rao of Telangana has predicted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will not secure deposits in most of the seats in the upcoming assembly elections. He advised BJP national president JP Nadda to form a committee to ensure the party’s deposits. Rao also mocked the BJP leader’s comments on a...
Read MoreRs 900cr spent on Ram Mandir construction in 3 years: Trust
Read MoreThe dry and sunny weather in Kolkata has allowed idol makers and puja organisers to resume work on Durga idols and pandals after a long wet spell. The rains over the past fortnight had hindered preparations for the upcoming Durga Puja festival. However, with the improved weather conditions, organisers are now working to compensate...
Read MorePrivate, members-only clubs are becoming increasingly popular in Indian cities like Gurugram, Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. These clubs, such as The Quorum and Offline, are catering to India’s new elite, including techies, CEOs, and creative leaders. The clubs offer exclusive spaces for networking, socializing, and conducting business. They aim to create a more relaxed...
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