Monday, 14 December 2020

Obama-era program for immigrants faces new court challenge

A federal court will consider whether to invalidate a program that shields from deportation immigrants brought to the United States as children, potentially creating complications for the incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden

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Minnesota could free man serving life in child's 2002 death

Minnesota’s pardon board will consider freeing a Black man who was imprisoned for life as a teenager in the 2002 death of a girl who was hit by a stray bullet while doing homework at her dining room table

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Cameron Green Will Make Test Debut If Fit After Concussion, Says Langer

India vs Australia: Justin Langer, the Australia coach, said all-rounder Cameron Green will be in the XI for the first Test if he's declared fit by the doctors. Green suffered a concussion in the...

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Stocks to Watch Today: Tata Steel, TCS, Indian Bank

Tata Steel increased its aggregate indirect shareholding in Tata Steel Minerals Canada to 82 per cent by acquiring additional 4.32 per cent equity

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No Change In Petrol, Diesel Prices On Tuesday

In the national capital, the price of petrol remained constant at Rs 83.71 per litre and diesel was unchanged at Rs 73.87 per litre, according to Indian Oil Corporation

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Sensex, Nifty Likely To Open Lower

Australian S&P/ASX 200 lost 0.12 per cent in early trading and Japan's Nikkei 225 futures fell 0.13 per cent. E-mini futures for the S&P 500, on the other hand, rose 0.21 per cent

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Ex-Epstein pal seeks bail with $28.5M and armed guards

Lawyers for the former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein are urging a judge to free her to await trial under a $28.5 million bail package that would include armed guards to keep her in a New York City residence

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Utah college votes to nix Confederate-tied 'Dixie' from name

A university in Utah voted Monday to drop “Dixie” from its name

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Illinois House panel ends probe of powerful Speaker Madigan

An Illinois House committee has ended its consideration of a breach of trust claim against House Speaker Michael Madigan, voting down further proceedings that could have led to discipline against the powerful Chicago Democrat

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No charges in fatal shooting during George Floyd unrest

Minneapolis prosecutors say there will be no charges filed against a pawn shop owner in the fatal shooting of another man during unrest following the death of George Floyd

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US carries out rare execution during presidential transition

The Trump administration has carried out its ninth federal execution of the year in what has been a first series of executions during a presidential lame-duck period in 130 years

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IPL Yearender 2020: MI Notch 5th Star, End Of The Line For Many Stalwarts

IPL 2020 saw Mumbai Indians lead from the front almost throughout to register their fifth title win, while franchises like Chennai Super Kings were left looking for answers, and also new faces.

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Sensex Rises Over 10% In 2020 As Covid Fails To Dampen Investors' Spirits

From low levels hit in March, the Sensex and Nifty have rallied 81 per cent, while Nifty Midcap 100 index is up 92 per cent

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