MVA proposes Prakash Ambedkar’s induction; VBA chief disposes, says ‘more clarity’ needed from Congress

MVA proposes Prakash Ambedkar’s induction; VBA chief disposes, says ‘more clarity’ needed from Congress

Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi president Prakash Ambedkar. File | Photo Credit: PTI Despite the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition announcing the induction of the Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi into the MVA fold, Mr. Ambedkar on Wednesday clarified that his party was not yet part of the MVA, while demanding that the All-India Congress Committee … Read more

SC Collegium proposes new Chief Justices for three High Courts

SC Collegium proposes new Chief Justices for three High Courts

The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Thursday recommended to the government the appointment of three new Chief Justices to the High Courts of Uttarakhand, Orissa, and Meghalaya. The Collegium has largely followed the norms of merit, seniority, and integrity of the judges in its recommendations. It has recommended … Read more

Mamata proposes delegation of Chief Ministers to Manipur

Mamata proposes delegation of Chief Ministers to Manipur

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. File | Photo Credit: ANI West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday blamed the policies of the Centre for the situation in Manipur, and added that she was in talks with Chief Ministers of States ruled by parties other than the BJP to send a delegation to the … Read more

Rajnath proposes India-ASEAN cooperation on women in peacekeeping, tackling marine plastic pollution

Rajnath proposes India-ASEAN cooperation on women in peacekeeping, tackling marine plastic pollution

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during the maiden India-ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting, organised to commemorate the 30th anniversary of India-ASEAN relations, in Siem Reap, Cambodia on November 22, 2022. | Photo Credit: PTI Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday made two proposals for expanding the scope and the depth of the India-ASEAN (Association of South East … Read more

FDA Proposes Ban on Menthol Tobacco Products

FDA Proposes Ban on Menthol Tobacco Products

April 28, 2022 – The FDA on Thursday proposed a ban on making and selling menthol cigarettes in the United States, as well as most flavored cigars. Health care groups hailed the proposal as a critical step to keep cigarettes out of the mouths of children and Black Americans, who are particularly likely to smoke … Read more

EPA Proposes to Ban Last Form of Asbestos Used in U.S.

EPA Proposes to Ban Last Form of Asbestos Used in U.S.

By Robert Preidt HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, April 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A proposed rule to ban ongoing uses of the only known form of asbestos imported into the United States has been introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The ban would apply to chrysotile asbestos, which is known to cause cancer … Read more

FDA Proposes New Rule for Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids

Hearing aids are small, electronic devices that amplify sound. While they can’t restore normal hearing, hearing aids can help you hear better by making certain sounds louder in both quiet and noisy situations. Hearing aids come in several styles that fit in or on your ear in different ways, including “behind the ear,” “in the … Read more

Trump admin proposes not to issue H-1B visas for speciality jobs, may affect several Indian techies in US

H 1B visa

The Trump administration has proposed to not issue temporary business visas for H-1B speciality occupations in a move to sharply limit visas for skilled workers from overseas. The US State Department in a federal notification on Wednesday proposed to not issue temporary business visas for H-1B speciality occupations, a move that is likely to impact … Read more