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A parliamentary panel in Pakistan has approved the Petroleum Amendment Bill 2025, despite opposition from Balochistan's senators. The bill aims to curb the rampant smuggling of petroleum products, which has been draining the economy and undermining government revenues. Despite assurances from the Petroleum Secretary that only big shots
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In the midst of a bustling day, it's easy to miss crucial local and national news from Goa and beyond. Our special segment brings you the top 10 news stories of the day, covering a range of pressing issues, from crime and law and order to politics, technology,
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The Union Cabinet has approved the Online Gaming Bill, aiming to regulate the rapidly growing digital gaming sector and curb online betting. The proposed Regulation & Promotion of Online Gaming Act seeks to ban money-based gaming transactions, banning advertisements promoting real-money games, and encouraging e-sports and non-monetary skill-based games. The
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The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025, aimed at promoting the exploration, mining, and processing of critical and rare minerals, has been passed by the Rajya Sabha. The Bill intends to liberalize the overall mining regulatory framework to attract investments. The Bill received approval from both Houses
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California's intense redistricting battle has taken a new turn, with Republican state lawmakers filing a lawsuit against Democratic lawmakers who plan to redraw the state's congressional districts. The lawsuit, filed in the State Supreme Court, argues that the Democrats violated 30-day disclosure rules in the California
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Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove, a Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, has led the introduction of the Enduring Welcome Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at reinforcing the statutory mandate for Afghan relocations. The bill aims to codify the Office of the Coordinator for Afghan
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Congressman Mike Lawler, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, has introduced the Keeping Official Territories Eligible for Land-use (KOTEL) Act to repeal outdated restrictions on the use of specific Diplomatic Security funds for the acquisition, development, or construction of any facility in
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Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) has been a driving force in the U.S. House of Representatives, introducing 40 pieces of legislation this year alone, placing her in the top 2% of her peers. Her legislative efforts have focused on advancing President Donald Trump's America First agenda, delivering significant
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U.S. Representatives Hillary Scholten and Brian Fitzpatrick introduced the Public Utility Remediation and Enhancement for Water Act (PURE Water Act), which provides funding for municipal water treatment facilities to remove PFAS from drinking water. PFAS, or "forever chemicals," are linked to various serious health problems, including cancers,
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Representative Maxine Dexter, a critical care and lung doctor, has introduced the Shielding Students from Wildfire Smoke Act, a bill aimed at strengthening national understanding and response strategies to protect children's health during wildfire smoke events. With Congress still lacking clear policies to protect children in schools and
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Pakistan's National Assembly passed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which allows the armed forces and civil agencies to detain individuals suspected of terrorism-related activities for up to three months without a court order. The amendment reintroduces changes to Section 11EEEE of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, with a sunset
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Congresswoman Nancy Mace has announced she is ranked in the top 2% of the U.S. House of Representatives for the number of bills introduced this Congress, filing 40 pieces of legislation this year alone. Mace has delivered major wins this Congress, advancing the VA Distributed Ledger Technology Act, passing
