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Rep. Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., is on a short list of contenders being considered for the nomination of Labor Secretary under President-elect Donald Trump’s new administration.  Williams, who represents central New York, was viewed as one of the most vulnerable House Republican incumbents this election cycle because state Democratic leaders redrew his district to make it…

India was dismissed for 156 in their first innings of the second Test against New Zealand, giving the visitors a 103-run lead. Despite Washington Sundar’s 7/59, India’s batting collapsed with only Ravindra Jadeja offering some resistance. New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner took 7/53, making India’s challenge to stay competitive in the match and series harder.

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to hold a meeting with stakeholders to address vacant seats in medical courses, stressing that no seats should remain unfilled. The issue, involving unfilled super-speciality seats, led to the formation of a committee with recommendations. The Centre must act within three months, with the case scheduled for April…

President Biden’s Oval Office address on Tuesday night prompted little reaction from foreign leaders, but China and Russia provoked an Air Force incident in a preview of what the coming months may hold, an expert says. “Russia and China will almost certainly take advantage of the tenuous situation in the White House,” Rebekah Koffler, a…

Authorities will systematically verify ‘high-risk’ income tax refund claims for the 2024-25 assessment year, following a standard operating procedure. Cases involving suspicious patterns, such as false deductions or expenses, will be investigated to ensure claims are legitimate, emphasizing non-harassment of genuine taxpayers.