Judge shot dead outside courthouse in Acapulco
The judge’s murder comes two days after assailants in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz shot to death a federal congressman.
The judge’s murder comes two days after assailants in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz shot to death a federal congressman.
The Ministry of Home Affairs in India has amended the Model Prison Manual and Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act to address caste-based discrimination in prisons. This move, following a Supreme Court directive, aims to ensure no discrimination in prisoners’ duties based on caste and prohibits manual scavenging within jails.
L&T’s HR head Sonica Muraleedharan clarifies Chairman S N Subrahmanyan’s remarks about a 90-hour work week, explaining that his comment was misinterpreted and not intended to mandate extreme working hours. Muraleedharan emphasizes Subrahmanyan’s supportive leadership and commitment to employee growth, urging understanding of his true intentions.
The Biden administration told Congress it plans to cancel $4.65 billion in debt owed by Ukraine, approximately half of an economic loan offered earlier this year. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller confirmed the plans in a briefing on Wednesday. “So we have taken the step that was outlined in the law to cancel those loans,…
India and the UK resumed their FTA talks to boost the GBP 42 billion annual bilateral trade. The discussions, paused due to elections, aim to address key issues such as business visas, duty cuts, and fair treatment of spirits. The deal seeks to support exports, particularly in labour-intensive sectors like textiles.
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The U.S. military’s Central Command alleged the militants were armed with “numerous weapons, grenades, and explosive ‘suicide’ belts” during the attack.