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- World
Texas Gun Law: Judge strikes down ban on adults below 21
Texas [US]: A Texas Judge in Fort Worth struck down a Texas law on Thursday that prohibits adults under 21 from carrying a handgun outside the home, on the grounds that the…
- Entertainment
Iran bans women from appearing in ads, here’s why
Tehran: In an attempt to uphold the Hijab and chastity laws in the country, Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance has barred women from appearing in ads. According to Radio Free…
- India
Bring strong anti-tobacco law to save youth, ban designated smoking areas: Experts
New Delhi: While appreciating the steps taken by the government under tobacco control legislation, top health experts and an activist on Friday said it is time the law is strengthened by completely…
- Delhi
Delhi HC asks govt to decide on ban on sex-selective surgeries on intersex infants
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has directed the city government to decide on the recommendations of the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) on a plea seeking a ban…
- Technology
BGMI game no different from Tencent-run PUBG, India ban welcomed
New Delhi: As the Indian government ordered Google and Apple to block the Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) gaming app from their respective online stores, non-profit organisation Prahar on Friday welcomed the move,…
- World
Nepal extends ban on import of 10 types of goods to save forex
Kathmandu: The Nepali government is extending a complete ban on the import of 10 types of products till the end of August, as the country still struggles against a dwindling foreign exchange…
- Photos
Standalone: Package on single use plastic ban
Lucknow: A vendor puts vegetables in a cloth bag after ban on single-use plastics, in Lucknow, Saturday, July 2, 2022. The Union Government has put a ban on several products that use…
- Technology
Facebook, Insta ban users who offer abortion pills via mail posts
San Francisco: Facebook and Instagram have removed posts from users who offered abortion pills via mail posts. Facebook removed such posts, and also temporarily banned some of those users, on the same…
- India
Govt says single use plastic ban implementation would be strict
New Delhi: The Centre on Tuesday claimed that the ban on single use plastic (SUP) from July 1 would be implemented strictly across India by setting up state and national level control…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia bans poultry imports from France over bird flu concerns
Authorities in Saudi Arabia on Sunday placed a ban on the import of poultry from France amid growing concerns about bird flu. In June 2021, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA),…
- Business
Centre bans wheat export
New Delhi: The Central government has placed a ban on wheat export with immediate effect in the wake of the grave situation of less than estimated domestic wheat production and an excessive…
- India
Cong slams wheat export ban, says move ‘anti-farmer’
Udaipur: The Congress on Saturday hit out at the government over the ban on the export of wheat, saying it was an “anti-farmer” measure as it deprives farmers of reaping the benefit…
- Technology
Clearview AI to permanent ban selling facial recognition to companies
San Francisco: Facial recognition surveillance firm Clearview AI has agreed to permanently ban businesses and other private entities to use its service. Under a legal settlement, Clearview AI, which claims to have…
- India
MVA: Give loudspeakers ‘ultimatum’ in your home, ban hits Hindus more
Mumbai: The Maha Vikas Aghadi government on Thursday slammed Maha Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray asking him to serve ‘ultimatums’ in his house and not to the state while arguing that the…
- World
European Union proposes Russian oil ban
Brussels: The European Union (EU) has proposed its toughest measures yet against Russia, including a total ban on oil imports and sanctions on war crimes suspects, BBC reported. European Commission President Ursula…
