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‘Fake permission’: Delhi forest dept to Supreme Court on tree felling in Ridge area; forged document used for Vasant Kunj housing project | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Delhi forest department has informed the Supreme Court that a “fake permission” was fraudulently issued in the name of the deputy conservator of forests, allowing tree felling in the ecologically sensitive Ridge area of Vasant Kunj for a housing project. The disclosure came in an affidavit submitted in response to a petition…

Visa is privilege, not a right: US State Dept warns of deportations

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The US Department of State has issued a firm statement, warning visa holders that the US visa is not a guaranteed right, but a privilege – one that can be revoked if the holder violates American laws. The department, in the statement, warned that individuals arrested for crimes such as assault, domestic violence, or other…

Postal dept may exploit real estate commercially: Jyotiraditya Scindia | India News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: The department of posts is considering developing some of its prime real estate for commercial purpose as part of a plan to revamp and reposition the entire network, including the 1.6 lakh post offices into a profit centre, communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia told TOI.“Whether it’s telecom or department of posts, we must sweat…

Karnataka IT dept, stakeholders in dark over fake news bill | India News – Times of India

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BENGALURU: Congress-governed Karnataka’s proposed law to make dissemination of fake news online punishable with up to seven years in jail may have hit its first hurdle already, with confusion over why the Kannada and culture department should be the deciding authority on something within the information technology domain.“As custodians of Information Technology Act, we have…

Justice Dept. Seeks to Pause Ruling Ordering Due Process for Deported Venezuelans

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The Trump administration on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to block a lower court’s order directing the Trump administration to provide due process to scores of Venezuelan immigrants who were deported without hearings to El Salvador in March under a wartime law. The emergency request by the Justice Department, filed to the U.S. Court…

Justice Dept. Lawyers Say US Wants to Break Up Google’s Ad Technology

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The Justice Department laid out its road map on Friday to break up Google’s advertising technology empire, which would be the second request to force the sale of pieces of its business within a year. The government’s comments came during a hearing convened by Judge Leonie M. Brinkema of the U.S. District Court for the…

Justice Dept. Disbands Cryptocurrency Enforcement Unit

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The Trump administration is disbanding a unit in the Justice Department that was responsible for investigating cryptocurrency crimes, criticizing the Biden administration as too aggressive against the fast-growing industry. In a memo issued late Monday, Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general, denounced his predecessors for investigating cryptocurrency operators in a manner he called “ill conceived…

I-T dept slaps Rs 944 crore penalty on IndiGo parent – The Times of India

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IndiGo’s parent company, InterGlobe Aviation, faces a Rs 944.2 crore penalty imposed by the Income Tax department for the Assessment Year 2021-22. The company described the order as erroneous and plans to pursue legal remedies, stating it will not significantly impact its financials, operations, or other activities. The dispute arises from an appeal still pending…

Justice Dept. Will Investigate California Universities Over Race in Admissions

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The Department of Justice said on Thursday that it would investigate whether several California universities were complying with the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision banning the consideration of race in admissions. The checks, which the Justice Department described as “compliance review investigations,” would target Stanford University and three schools in the University of California system —…

Dept of Education staff cuts raise alarms for college-bound students – The Times of India

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Dept of Education staff cuts spark worry for incoming college students. (Getty Images) The US Department of Education has recently announced significant staff cuts, leaving many concerned about the future of college admissions and financial aid for incoming students. With the department’s workforce halved earlier this month, fears are mounting over how these reductions will…