Former U.K. Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn is expected to seek reelection as an independent next year after current Leader Keir Starmer and his establishment allies … Corbyn Expected to Run as IndependentRead more
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Over 55,000 Websites Blocked Since January 2015, Most to ‘Protect Indian State’
One of the reasons most often cited for the blocking of websites is the ‘protection of the Indian state,’ a recently released report notes. The … Over 55,000 Websites Blocked Since January 2015, Most to ‘Protect Indian State’Read more
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Labourers in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Tripura are paid lowest wages
Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Tripura pay the lowest daily wage to labourers at a time of high retail and food inflation in India, according to … Labourers in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Tripura are paid lowest wagesRead more
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Indian Railways Has Over 3.12 Lakh Posts Lying Vacant
railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in March last year said that there’s a huge staff shortage for all posts, the situation appears to be no different … Indian Railways Has Over 3.12 Lakh Posts Lying VacantRead more
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Cash In Circulation Soared by 83% Since Demonetisation in 2016
Reserve Bank data, reported that the currency in circulation, in value terms, soared from Rs 17.74 lakh crore on November 4, 2016, to Rs 32.42 … Cash In Circulation Soared by 83% Since Demonetisation in 2016Read more
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Jet engine lubrication oils are a major source of ultrafine particles
Ultrafine particles form during combustion processes, for example when wood or biomass is burned, as well as in power and industrial plants. Alongside road traffic, … Jet engine lubrication oils are a major source of ultrafine particlesRead more
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Walmart proposed to pay $3.1 billion to settle opioid lawsuits
Walmart proposed a $3.1 billion legal settlement on Tuesday over the toll of powerful prescription opioids sold at its pharmacies, becoming the latest major drug … Walmart proposed to pay $3.1 billion to settle opioid lawsuitsRead more
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Google to pay Indiana $20M to settle location tracking suit
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita announced Friday a settlement agreement with Google LLC over violations of the Indiana Deceptive Consumer Sales Act (DCSA). The agreement … Google to pay Indiana $20M to settle location tracking suitRead more
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West Virginia Journalist Fired in Alleged Retaliation Over Reporting on Abuse in State Facilities
A journalist at West Virginia Public Broadcasting, the state’s public television and radio news network, was fired from her position after reporting on abuses taking … West Virginia Journalist Fired in Alleged Retaliation Over Reporting on Abuse in State FacilitiesRead more
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Big Oil Giants Shell & ConocoPhillips Squeeze $61 Billion in Profits Out of American Consumers
Today, Big Oil giants Shell and ConocoPhillips formally reported their profits from the fourth quarter of last year, taking in an eye-popping $13.7 billion in … Big Oil Giants Shell & ConocoPhillips Squeeze $61 Billion in Profits Out of American ConsumersRead more