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UP man’s legal battle to change name now in Supreme Court. Why Allahabad HC rejected his plea

New Delhi: A 27-year-old engineer from Moradabad has taken his fight to change his name in his school academic records to the Supreme Court, after the Allahabad High Court rejected his request. Md. Sameer Rao, earlier known as Shahnawaz, has petitioned the …

Supreme Court on Gang Rape: Individuals Sharing Common Intention Can Be Held Equally Liable Even if Only One Person ...

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has stated that individuals sharing a common intention in a gang rape case can be held equally responsible, even if only one person is directly involved in the penetrative act. The court emphasised that …

Trans Women Banned From Football After UK Supreme Court’s Anti-Trans Ruling

Football’s governing body in the UK has confirmed trans women will no longer be allowed to play women’s football. Previously, transgender women were able to participate in women’s football if their testosterone levels were below a certain threshold. …

JSW Steel share price nosedives 5% after Supreme Court rejects resolution plan for Bhushan Power and Steel

Shares of JSW Steel Ltd fell sharply by over 5.6% to ₹971.40 in Thursday’s trading session after the Supreme Court of India rejected its nearly ₹20,000 crore resolution plan for Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd (BPSL). The apex court also directed the …

JSW Steel confirms Supreme Court has rejected its Bhushan Power plan; legal review underway

JSW Steel has confirmed that the Supreme Court of India has rejected its resolution plan for the acquisition of Bhushan Power and Steel Limited, a plan that was previously approved by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). In a stock exchange …

JSW Steel shares sink 6.5% after Supreme Court nullifies Bhushan Power acquisition

Shares of JSW Steel tumbled as much as 6.5% on Friday to Rs 961.90 on the BSE after India’s Supreme Court scrapped the steelmaker's Rs 19,700 crore acquisition of Bhushan Power & Steel, calling the 2021 deal “illegal” and ordering the liquidation …

Trump asks Supreme Court to strip legal protections from Venezuelans

US President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to strip legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans as part of his plans to begin mass deportations. The move comes after a federal judge in San Francisco prolonged their Temporary Protected Status (TPS …

NH Supreme Court Overturns Precedent To Protect Mental Health Records

By DAMIEN FISHER, InDepthNH.org An alleged victim of childhood sexual abuse was about to have records of her counseling and therapy sessions handed over to her abuser. The accused, Gene Zarella, wanted to plumb the depths of the woman’s therapy and crisis …

Trump asks Supreme Court to pull rug out from under Venezuelans' TPS

The Trump administration on Thursday urged the U.S. Supreme Court to support its push to end Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for more than 350,000 Venezuelans – a move that could pave the way for mass deportations. The request follows a March ruling by …

9 mins ago the law the law Trump Has Many Immigration Abuses. The Cases Against the Two Judges Aren’t That. By Elie ...

Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images There’s plenty of cause for alarm over the Trump administration’s enforcement of its immigration agenda during its first three-plus months back in power. But the recent arrests of two state-court judges — Hannah Dugan in …

Supreme Court Appears Poised to Rule in Favor of Faith-Based Charter Schools

My big question, as the Supreme Court kicked off Wednesday’s oral argument in Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond, the high-profile “religious charter schools” case, was where exactly the justices would draw the battle line. I saw three …

Yakima attorneys renew oaths to support rule of law on Law Day

About 75 attorneys renewed their oaths to follow the rule of law during a Law Day celebration at the Yakima County Courthouse Thursday. The event was one of several in the state sponsored by the Washington State Bar Association, and one of 50 in the …

Opinion: ICJ Gaza delay lays bare the moral collapse of international law

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has recently postponed the deadline for Israel's defence in the case of South Africa v Israel to January 2026.  The World Court is tasked with determining whether Israel has committed genocide in Gaza. The …

The Supreme Court Is Declaring War on Secularism

Alito’s implication was that if the other side could set up charter schools, why couldn’t his side do it? He even offered a rambling, homophobic hypothetical. “Could a school say we’re going to be a LGBTQ+ friendly school, so that the books that elementary …

Garlick KC sworn in as new Tonga Supreme Court Judge

Justice Paul Garlick KC has been sworn in as a Supreme Court judge in Tonga. The ceremony took place this morning in Cabinet, witnessed by Acting Prime Minister Dr Taniela Fusimalohi, cabinet ministers and Chief Justice Hon. Malcolm Bishop KC. Justice …

Supreme Court agrees to hear PIL against amended UP law on religious conversion

New election appointees may shift NC Supreme Court race outcome

The appointment of new members to the North Carolina elections board could alter the Supreme Court race results. NORTH CAROLINA, USA — A move on Thursday could throw more confusion into the North Carolina Supreme Court race. For months, the still-unsettled …

Liberia: House Intensifies Closed-Door Talks to Resolve Impasse After Supreme Court Ruling; Richard Koon’s Status ...

Monrovia – The escalating leadership crisis in the House of Representatives is no longer just a matter of legality or parliamentary rules — it is a vivid display of the interplay between political ambition, committee influence, and the persistent tug-of- …

Mayor Lisa Brown unveils replacement to anti-homeless camping law struck down by state Supreme Court

Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown on Thursday announced a plan to replace the city’s recently overturned anti-homeless camping law with one that would criminalize camping citywide, but with more emphasis on warnings and outreach and little on criminal enforcement. …

SABR Coalition Commends Reintroduction of Biodiesel Blenders Tax Credit in US House of Representatives

The biodiesel group and its members urge Congress to include the two-year BTC extension in the budget-reconciliation process. JEFFERSON CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sustainable Advanced Biofuel Refiners (SABR) …

NBCI Honors Dr. James H. Powell and Past and Present Black Clinicians Who Have Promoted Diversity in Clinical Trials

Passing the Baton to the National Clinical Trials Strategies Plan (NCTSP) WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American churches and 27.7 …

Surge in Law School Applications Signals Increasing Interest in Legal Professions

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Law schools across the nation are experiencing a surge in student interest for the upcoming academic year. According to the LSAC (Law School Admissions Council), as of April 23, 2025, the …

Louisiana Nurse Practitioner Convicted of $2M Medicare Fraud

A federal jury convicted a Louisiana nurse practitioner yesterday for her role in an over $2 million health care fraud scheme. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Shanone Chatman-Ashley, 45, of Opelousas, was a nurse practitioner …

Oversight Committee Urges USDA to Abolish Biden-Era Rule to Protect the Rights of Horse Breeders, Trainers, and Owners

WASHINGTON— House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Representative John Rose (R-Tenn.) are calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to abolish an arbitrary Biden-era rule that has caused confusion for …

Rising Tide Capital Co-Founder and CNN Hero Alfa Demmellash releases candid conversations with U.S. community builders.

Demmellash hosts insightful conversations highlighting experts the nation desperately needs amidst trade wars, tariffs and growing economic insecurity. JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rising Tide Capital (RTC)  …

Treatment Communities of America Celebrates 50 Years of Advancing Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery

For five decades, Treatment Communities of America (TCA) has been advocating for effective, person-centered substance use disorder treatment. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Treatment Communities of America (TCA), a …

While the World Debates Education Reform, $4bn Credit Union Funds Radical AI, Cash and Career App for Local Youth

$10,000 United Federal Credit Union grant for earn-and-learn app 'Life Hub' shows early signs of sound financial behaviour change in B&GC youth. AR, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the 4.5% of U.S. households …

EnSpot Political Helps Slash Campaign Spending with Data-Driven Digital Outreach

WEATON, IL, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the political landscape continues to grow more competitive and expensive, EnSpot Political is revolutionizing how political candidates connect with voters—delivering precision- …

Great Visuals & Family Fun: First 5 California Hosts Stronger Starts for Children Day at Fairytale Town

First 5 California (F5CA) will host a press event to kick off a Statewide Day of Action focused on children getting the best possible start to life. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What: First 5 California (F5CA) …

New HHS Trans Report Counters Medical Care Consensus

New Federal Report on Transgender Youth Care Advises Against Medical Care for Highly Suicidal Population NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a report …

IPA Announces 2025 Compliance Boot Camp

Payments Organizations that Join Before July 18 to Receive Free Registration WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Innovative Payments Association (IPA) is pleased to announce its 2025 Compliance Boot Camp, a one- …

ILL Resource Sharing Lifeline for Libraries Facing Budget Cuts: SHAREit

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As federal IMLS and LSTA funding comes under threat, libraries across the country are facing hard choices. Soutron Global, a leader in SaaS-based information, library, archive, …

e.Republic’s Omar Sandoval Named Top 50 Technology Professional by OnConferences

Peer-nominated award recognizes leadership, innovation, and impact across the global technology community SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- e.Republic—the nation’s leading media, market intelligence, and public- …

Les Rubin, Founder of Main Street Economics, Warns of America's Financial Tipping Point

Les Rubin Shares a Wake-Up Call for Fiscal Responsibility, Limited Government, and the Survival of the American Dream WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Main Street Economics founder, Les Rubin, is sounding the …

Texans Want Healthier Health Care Markets in Texas

Texas 2036 proposes a three-point agenda for encouraging competition and lower prices for care. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A wave of mergers and acquisitions among hospitals, insurers and private investors has …

Army Veteran Eve Bednarowicz Fusselman Shares Personal Experience in New Memoir Secrets of the Uniform

GROVELAND, FL, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eve Bednarowicz Fusselman, Army veteran, and former police officer, released her new autobiography, Secrets of the Uniform: Breaking the Armor of Abuse and Harassment. The book is …

California Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting a Minor

A California man was sentenced in the Eastern District of Virginia today to 10 years in prison and 30 years supervised release for enticing a 12-year-old child from Prince William County to engage in unlawful sexual activity. He was also ordered to pay $10 …

The Department of Justice Files Complaint Against Illinois for Encroaching on Federal Immigration Authority

WASHINGTON - The United States has filed a complaint against the state of Illinois, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL), Jane Flanagan, Director of IDOL, and Kwame Raoul, the Attorney General for the state of Illinois, alleging that the implementation …

DOGE Subcommittee Announces Hearing on Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports

Panel to hear from Stephanie Turner, Payton McNabb, and USA Fencing Board Chair WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) today announced a hearing on “Unfair Play: Keeping Men Out of …