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Ontario’s Mega Budget: $232.5B to Shield Jobs, Combat Tariffs and Foster Unity

Ontario’s Mega Budget: $232.5B to Shield Jobs, Combat Tariffs and Foster Unity

Ontario is introducing a record setting budget of $232.5 billion focused on protecting jobs within the context of economic uncertainty related to US tariffs. With unemployment soaring to 7.8%, compared to the national average of

West Bengal State Employees to Receive 25% DA Following Supreme Court Verdict

West Bengal State Employees to Receive 25% DA Following Supreme Court Verdict

Dearness Allowance is an adjustment for the cost of living for professionals and pensioners employed by the government to allow them to cope with increasing prices, inflation etc.The Dearness Allowance is usually a percent of

Harvard Settles Antisemitism Lawsuit Filed by Jewish Student

Harvard Settles Antisemitism Lawsuit Filed by Jewish Student

Shabbos Kestenbaum, an Orthodox Jewish student, has reached an undisclosed settlement with Harvard University to resolve a contentious lawsuit alleging that the Ivy League school failed to combat antisemitism on its campus. Kestenbaum, who is

Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Lawsuit Under Review by US Supreme Court

Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Lawsuit Under Review by US Supreme Court

On Thursday, the US Supreme Court heard arguments in a high profile case challenging former President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship. The policy, issued on Trump's first day in office this January, calls

UK Steps Up Fight Against Organised Immigration Crime in Western Balkans

UK Steps Up Fight Against Organised Immigration Crime in Western Balkans

During a landmark visit to Albania, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a major expansion of Britain’s efforts to dismantle criminal networks which are driving illegal migration through the Western Balkans. As part of

US Appeals Court Limits Key Provision of Voting Rights Act 

US Appeals Court Limits Key Provision of Voting Rights Act 

In a groundbreaking ruling, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled a private party may no longer sue under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), an important provision that has been used

BOJ Rate Hikes on Hold Through September Amid Trump-Related Risks 

BOJ Rate Hikes on Hold Through September Amid Trump-Related Risks 

According to a recent survey by Reuters the Bank of Japan will likely remain on hold and refrain from raising interest rates until September as it evaluates the economic impact of the sweeping tariffs imposed

Final Countdown: Starmer’s 7-Day Test on UK Immigration Reform

Final Countdown: Starmer’s 7-Day Test on UK Immigration Reform

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a specific new immigration policy to limit the increase in migration, clearly in reaction to the rising popularity of Reform UK. The action of Reform UK, led by Nigel

U.S. Visa Bulletin June 2025: More Delays for Indian Green Card Aspirants

U.S. Visa Bulletin June 2025: More Delays for Indian Green Card Aspirants

The June 2025 Visa Bulletin from the U.S. Department of State provides little optimism for Indian nationals in the green card queue.  Demand continues to grow but the Final Action Dates did not move significantly

Harvard Adds to Lawsuit Against Trump Following $450M Grant Loss

Harvard Adds to Lawsuit Against Trump Following $450M Grant Loss

Harvard University has broadened its lawsuit against the Trump administration after the federal government canceled an additional $450 million in grant making an increasing legal and political confrontation even deeper. This move comes following an