‘Committee to address concerns of same-sex couples’: Centre to SC

‘Committee to address concerns of same-sex couples’: Centre to SC

[ad_1] Representative Image New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that a committee headed by the cabinet secretary would be constituted to explore administrative steps for addressing some concerns of same-sex couples without going into the issue of legalising their marriage. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, told a five-judge … Read more

KCCI Addresses Concerns With EPFO Recovery And Penalty Notices

[ad_1] SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCC&I) recently held a meeting on April 28th 2023, with Mr. Rizwan ud din, Commissioner of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) in Jammu and Kashmir, to address concerns expressed by KCC&I member entities regarding recovery and penalty notices issued by EPFO under various provisions, particularly … Read more

Biden pushes back on concerns about age and low approval amid 2024 reelection bid: ‘I feel good’

Biden pushes back on concerns about age and low approval amid 2024 reelection bid: ‘I feel good’

[ad_1] But voters will be the ultimate decider about whether he’s too old for office, he added. His answer marks his first public comments on the 2024 race after Tuesday’s launch — and his first addressing the obstacles hovering over his reelection bid. “I respect them taking a hard look at it. I’ve taken a … Read more

NC asks govt to address concerns of FMGs

[ad_1] Srinagar, Apr 19 (GNS): National Conference on Wednesday asked the J & K administration to address the demands and concerns of foreign medical graduates (FMGs) and allow them to do internships in medical colleges across J&K. Echoing the concerns of the protesting FMGs, party’s State Spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar said, “As per the guidelines … Read more

Israel’s PM rescinds firing of Defence Minister amid security concerns

Israel’s PM rescinds firing of Defence Minister amid security concerns

[ad_1] Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has withdrawn his decision to dismiss the Defence Minister whom he had recently said to fire for outspoken criticism of a controversial judiciary overhaul plan. In a televised press conference on Monday, Netanyahu said that he decided to keep Yoav Gallant in his position, citing the escalating violence … Read more

Amid security concerns, Australia to ban TikTok on government devices

Amid security concerns, Australia to ban TikTok on government devices

[ad_1] Canberra: Australia’s federal government will ban video-sharing application TikTok on government devices over fears that the application’s security could be compromised and the platform could be used for foreign interference by China, ABC News reported. Australia becomes the last nation in the “five eyes” intelligence alliance to block the app after similar decisions were … Read more

Liberal groups raise ‘grave concerns’ about Biden judicial pick

[ad_1] The controversy surrounding Delaney’s nomination is unusual for a Biden judicial pick, compounded with further concerns voiced by some Democratic members on the panel. The New Hampshire judicial nominee is under particular scrutiny for his representation of St. Paul’s School in a school sexual assault case. During that case, Delaney filed a motion that … Read more

US inches closer to ban TikTok nationwide over data security concerns

US inches closer to ban TikTok nationwide over data security concerns

[ad_1] New York: The House Foreign Affairs Committee has voted 24-16 in favour of banning TikTok in the US, advancing a bill that would allow US President Joe Biden to ban the Chinese short video making app in the country. The Technological Adversaries Act, or DATA Act, directs Biden to sanction or ban TikTok nationwide … Read more

Hyderabad: L&T denies metro related concerns; issues clarification

Hyderabad: L&T denies metro related concerns; issues clarification

[ad_1] Representative Image (Photo: Twitter) Hyderabad: Larsen and Turbo (L&T) spokesperson for the Hyderabad metro rail on Tuesday denied a report published in a vernacular newspaper that the metro was “making sound and peeling off”. “As per L&T Hyderabad Metro Rail’s SOP, we do regular preventive maintenance work for all the civil structures including viaduct … Read more

Govt blocks 232 foreign apps over gambling, money laundering concerns

Govt blocks 232 foreign apps over gambling, money laundering concerns

[ad_1] Representative Image New Delhi: The government has blocked 232 apps operated by overseas entities, including Chinese for being involved in betting, gambling and unauthorised loan service, according to an official source. Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has issued orders to block these apps following instructions from Ministry of Home Affairs. “The order to … Read more