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The decision will provide financial relief to senior women while giving them greater independence and convenience in commuting, says an official statement 

Venkata Narasamamba Vasamsetty, a lawful permanent resident, recently found herself in a troubling situation when ICE officials detained her, despite a judge terminating her immigration case in May. She has always been compliant with check-ins and carried the judge's order. Now, as she faces detention in Georgia, her family is urgently seeking help to ensure her release.

Tribal students to continue protest until other demands are met; BJP advises Rahul to visit the States governed by the Congress to take stock of the situation there

Food and Drugs Administration officials inspected ten prominent Bengaluru clubs on Tuesday. Several clubs were found violating food safety and hygiene regulations. Issues included unhygienic food handling and improper storage practices. Label violations were also noted on food products found at one club. These inspections are part of an ongoing drive to ensure compliance.

In a troubling turn of events, a second deputy from Habersham County, Jonathan Thomas, has been dismissed and arrested for misusing surveillance technology. He reportedly accessed the license plate reader system for personal use, following a similar incident involving former deputy Christian Brewer. As a response, the sheriff's office is enhancing regulations around sensitive data access, part of a broader state investigation into data misuse incidents.

Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic were knocked out in the first round of the US Open mixed doubles after losing to doubles specialists Katerina Siniakova and Henry Patten 1-4, 4-2 (10-2). The top-seeded pair started strongly but failed to maintain their advantage. Patten and Siniakova advanced to the quarterfinals, while other stars including Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz also featured.

A former Bank of America investment banker has been accused by the SEC of tipping a longtime friend about a confidential $8.1 billion South Jersey Industries takeover. The friend allegedly bought $53 million worth of shares and made $18.5 million after the deal was announced. Both men deny the insider-trading allegations and face legal action.

‘Every woman, irrespective of caste, class or religion, is entitled to wear what she chooses — hijab, ghoonghat or anything else,’ Congress leader Pawan Khera says, using the hashtags #BreakTheCage and #SmashThePatriarchy

At present, the dam has 235.03 mcft of water as against its total storage capacity of 261.3 mcft of water

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Abhishek Banerjee’s plea seeking a time-bound decision on the disqualification of 20 rebel TMC MPs under the anti-defection law. The MPs had merged with the NCPI, while the TMC argues their move amounts to voluntarily giving up party membership.