Meghalaya CM rules out repealing of Meghalaya Regulation of Gaming Act, 2021

Meghalaya CM rules out repealing of Meghalaya Regulation of Gaming Act, 2021

Despite opposition from several quarters Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Saturday has ruled out repealing of the Meghalaya Regulation of Gaming Act, 2021. Sangma said, “If the act repealed then there would be nothing to regulate the gaming. Meghalaya Regulation of Gaming Act, 2021 is vital to regulate the existing gambling parlours, which … Read more

Biden, South Korea’s Yoon vow to deter North Korea while offering COVID-19 aid

Biden, South Korea’s Yoon vow to deter North Korea while offering COVID-19 aid

President Joe Biden and his new South Korean counterpart agreed on Saturday to hold bigger military drills and deploy more U.S. weapons if necessary to deter North Korea, while offering to send COVID-19 vaccines and potentially meet Kim Jong Un. Biden and Yoon Suk-yeol said their countries’ decades-old alliance needed to develop not only to … Read more

After Hardik’s exit, Congress goes all out to woo Naresh Patel

After Hardik’s exit, Congress goes all out to woo Naresh Patel

After Hardik Patel‘s exit from the Congress, the opposition party is seeking to induct another weighty Patidar face in its fold. According to party functionaries, Khodaldham chief Naresh Patel’s entry into the Congress may now be a matter of days, as Patel has made up his mind. An influential industrialist from Saurashtra, he heads the … Read more

Govt waives import duty on some raw materials for steel industry, export duty on iron ore hiked up to 50%

Govt waives import duty on some raw materials for steel industry, export duty on iron ore hiked up to 50%

The government has waived customs duty on the import of some raw materials, including coking coal and ferronickel, used by the steel industry, a move which will lower the cost for the domestic industry and reduce the prices. Also, to increase domestic availability, the duty on exports of iron ore has been hiked up to … Read more

Saudi airline hails first flight with all-female crew

Saudi airline hails first flight with all-female crew

An airline in Saudi Arabia has completed the country’s first flight with an all-female crew, officials said Saturday, framing it as a milestone for women’s empowerment in the conservative kingdom. The flight operated by flyadeal, budget subsidiary of flag carrier Saudia, was from the capital Riyadh to the Red Sea coastal city of Jeddah on … Read more

Opinion | These Pandemic Deaths Are Still Uncounted

Opinion | These Pandemic Deaths Are Still Uncounted

While fumbling through the dark landscape of tragedy, my colleagues and I have often mourned the stories of patients who sought out medical care despite their fears about contracting Covid, only to become casualties of an overburdened system. Early in the pandemic, a colleague told me about an elderly patient with heart disease who died … Read more

Australian voters deliver strong message on climate, ending conservative government’s 9-year rule

Australian voters deliver strong message on climate, ending conservative government’s 9-year rule

Australian Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese appeared certain to form a minority government, though it was unclear as counting continued if the party would have enough seats for a majority, according to projections from three news networks. Parties need a majority of 76 seats to form a majority government. Labor is currently sitting on around … Read more

Associate degrees in business administration: What to expect | ZDNet

Associate degrees in business administration: What to expect | ZDNet

Whether you’re a high school graduate or working professional, starting your higher education is a big decision. If you’re eyeing a career in business but don’t want to spend four years earning a bachelor’s degree, an associate degree in business administration might appeal to you. This business administration associate degree guide explores online and traditional … Read more

iQoo Neo 6 Launch in India Set for May 31: Expected Price, Specifications

iQoo Neo 6 Launch in India Set for May 31: Expected Price, Specifications

iQoo Neo 6 launch date in India has been confirmed to be May 31. The Chinese company announced that the smartphone will hit Indian markets with Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G chipset and 80W flash charge. This is different from the China variant of the iQoo Neo 6, which featured a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. … Read more