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2:00 AM

Samajwadi Party announces candidates for six seats in UP assembly bypolls, RLD to contest one seat

1:50 AM

Under Trump, US no longer leads world on refugee protections

For decades, America led the world in humanitarian policies by creating a sanctuary for the oppressed, admitting more refugees annually than all other countries combined.

 

That reputation eroded during Donald Trump's presidency as he cut the number of refugees allowed in by more than 80%, and Canada replaced the US as No. 1 for resettling people fleeing war and persecution.

 

Trump has arguably changed the immigration system more than any US president, thrilling supporters with an America first message and infuriating critics who call his signature domestic issue insular, xenophobic and even racist.

 

Before November's election, The Associated Press is examining some of Trump's biggest immigration policy changes, from halting asylum to stepping back from America's humanitarian role.

1:25 AM

'Nuclear-free world is in everyone's interest': Dalai Lama welcomes ratification of UN treaty banning nuclear weapons

1:04 AM

Dunkin’ Brands in talks to sell itself and go private, says report

Dunkin’ Brands, the parent company of the Dunkin’ and Baskin Robbins chains, is nearing a deal to sell itself to a private equity-backed company, Inspire Brands, that could be announced as soon as Monday, two people with knowledge of the negotiations said.

 

The deal being discussed would take Dunkin’ Brands private at a price of $106.50 a share, these people said.

12:00 AM

Govt to bring new law to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR

The government will soon bring in a new law to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR, a top official from the Ministry of Environment said on Monday.

"The new law will be only for Delhi and NCR. It will come out soon. I cannot comment on what penalties it will entail. It's a new law to curb pollution in Delhi-NCR region only. Air Act is for the nation and it will be as it is," Environment Secretary R P Gupta told PTI.

The response from him came after the Supreme Court, which had raised concern over the worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, was told by the Centre that it will bring a new legislation to curb pollution and submit a proposal before it in four days.

11:57 PM

In fight with Amazon, Future Retail sees liquidation if Reliance deal fails

India's Future Retail Ltd (FRL) will go into liquidation if its deal to sell assets to Reliance Industries fails, the group told a Singapore arbitrator while arguing against Amazon.com Inc's bid to scupper the deal, a legal order seen by Reuters showed.

 

Amazon on Sunday won an injunction from a Singapore arbitrator to halt FRL's deal to sell assets to Reliance. Amazon alleged FRL had breached certain contract provisions it entered into last year in a separate deal with the US firm.

 

The dispute centres around FRL's decision in August to sell its retail, wholesale, logistics and some other businesses to Reliance for $3.38 billion, including debt.

 

Amazon argues that a 2019 deal it had with a Future unit had clauses saying the Indian group couldn't sell its retail assets to anyone on a "restricted persons" list including any firms from Reliance chief Mukesh Ambani's group. The deal specified any disputes would be arbitrated under Singapore International Arbitration Centre rules.

11:52 PM

60,000 in Southern California to evacuate after blaze grows

A fast-moving wildfire has forced evacuations for 60,000 people in Southern California as powerful winds across the state prompted power to be cut to hundreds of thousands to prevent utility equipment from sparking new blazes.

 

The smoky fire in Orange County broke out just before 7 am on Monday and quickly threatened neighbourhoods in Irvine, a sprawling city of about 280,000 people.

11:43 PM

India, US to ink landmark defence pact BECA during 2+2 talks on Tuesday

10:12 PM

Hearing through video-conferencing successful, says SC, allows HCs to decide on virtual proccedings

10:12 PM

EAM Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Pompeo discussed issues of mutual concerns, interests including stability, security in Asia: Report

10:11 PM

Air quality 'severe' in parts of Greater Noida, 'very poor' in Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, Faridabad

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Exporters raise concerns over rising freight charges, container shortage

10:06 PM

New education policy gives impetus to learning of foreign languages: Shringla

9:39 PM

Govt decides to extend validity of licence for tur import till Dec 31

The government on Monday said it has decided to extend the validity of licence for import of tur till December 31 this year.

 

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in a public notice said the cut-off date for ICLC (Irrevocable Commercial Letter of Credit ) for the import shall accordingly be December 1, 2020.

 

It said eligible and verified applicants who have been issued licences will have to ensure that their import consignments of tur reach the Indian ports on or before December 31.

9:36 PM

Clear 10-year roadmap for clean energy needed to boost innovation: Amitabh Kant