Sen. JD Vance sends scathing letter to Ohio State demanding action against DEI initiatives
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) published to social media an open letter to the incoming president of Ohio State University, urging the new administrator to abandon “diversity, equity and inclusion” mandates. Vance, an alum of Ohio State, accused the school of using racial justice rhetoric to mask “racial hatred” in its hiring of personnel and curricula. Read More
US OKs potential sale of tank cartridges to Israel for $106.5 mln
The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of tank cartridges and related equipment to Israel for an estimated $106.5 million, the Pentagon said on Saturday.
With Rs 290 crore from Income Tax raid, Odisha cash haul set to be ‘highest-ever’
The tax department has deployed about 40 large and small machines to count the currency notes and brought in more department and bank staffers to finish the process, which began on December 6 following raids against Boudh Distillery Private Limited and others, the sources said.
GOP rep introduces resolution condemning UN for calling on Americans to stop eating meat
FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., is planning to introduce a resolution this week condemning all United Nations recommendations that the U.S. lower its meat consumption to reduce carbon emissions and fight global warming. Flood is planning to formally introduce the resolution Monday amid the ongoing U.N. COP28 climate change conference in Dubai, United Read More
WH Security Council’s John Kirby mocks Putin re-election campaign
National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby mocked the upcoming Russian presidential election while speaking with the press aboard Air Force One. Kirby, answering questions from the press, was asked for comment on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement he was running to retain his office. “Well, that’s going to be one humdinger of a horse race, Read More
Mayawati’s BSP suspends its MP Danish Ali for ‘anti-party’ activities
Citing “anti-party” activities as the reason for his suspension from the party, the BSP said, “However, it seems you have forgotten the promises made by you that time. Therefore, you are being suspended from the party.”
Houston voters to decide whether John Whitmire or Sheila Jackson Lee will be mayor
The winner will lead Texas’ largest city and the fourth largest city in the U.S.
Centre bans onion exports till March 2024
India had previously imposed a minimum export price of $800 per metric ton, until Dec. 31, 2023, to discourage exports, in an effort to curb surging local prices.
Texas Supreme Court pauses lower court ruling allowing woman to receive abortion after fetal fatal diagnosis
The Texas Supreme Court placed a hold Friday night on a lower court judge’s ruling that would have allowed a pregnant woman whose fetus has a fatal diagnosis to receive an abortion despite the Lone Star State’s ban on the procedure. The order by the state Supreme Court, made up of all Republicans, came more Read More
Who is Akbaruddin Owaisi, AIMIM MLA who is appointed as Pro-tem speaker of Telangana Assembly
The Pro-tem Speaker serves a temporary role, officiating the Assembly session until the newly-elected members are sworn in and a Speaker is elected.