Joe Biden rebukes Alabama Supreme Court's IVF ruling as ‘outrageous’ for women
Kamala Harris blames Trump's Supreme Court picks, and the Biden-Harris duo vows to fight for Roe v. Wade restoration. Key Points
Hindustan TimesLithium Permit Freeze Limited to New Projects, Argentina Province Says
The Argentine province of Catamarca said a court ruling to halt the issuance of lithium permits only affects new projects, leaving companies such as Arcadium Lithium Plc and Posco Holdings Inc. free to continue producing the metal and developing existing projects. Key Points
mintUber, Lyft, DoorDash Prevail in California Gig-Worker Ruling
Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. can keep classifying California drivers as independent contractors, after the state’s top court said a company-backed law passed by voters doesn’t wrongly curtail the legislature’s power over worker protections. Key Points
mintIndia, EU ask WTO dispute settlement body not to adopt ruling on ICT import duties till September 19
India and the European Union (EU) have requested the WTO's dispute settlement body (DSB) not to adopt its April 17 ruling against India's import duties on certain information and technology products. A communication to the WTO calls for a special meeting of the DSB on June 15, with the two sides asking for the panel's ruling to be postponed until September 19 as talks continue between the two regions in a bid to resolve the matter. The ruling was made following a case brought by the EU, Japan and Taiwan, and found that India was in violation of WTO trading norms by imposing the import duties. Key Points
Economic Times'Design came from Delhi,' Opposition taunts as new Sena-BJP ad emerges in Maharashtra amid row
Full-page advertisements in some leading Marathi dailies featuring PM Modi, Eknath Shinde, Bal Thackeray, Devendra Fadnavis and others have deepened Opposition's doubts about the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in Maharashtra. Opposition leaders also speculate that an "invisible hand from Delhi" behind shaping the advertisements. Key Points
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Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray faction of Sena readies for more legal battle
The SC has asked Maharashtra assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar to give a ruling within a reasonable time. Parab that reasonable time meant a maximum of three months. However, he expected a decision in a fortnight. Key Points
Economic TimesNitish Kumar wins trust vote for NDA government in Bihar floor test
Hours before the trust vote, back-to-back meetings were held by the ruling and the opposition parties. JD(U) had issued a three-line whip asking all MLAs to be present during the test. According to reports, JD(U) MLAs were not shifted anywhere before the floor test. Key Points
Economic TimesEvening brief: Govt '10-day window' remark as Oppn presses for no-trust debate
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan Timesruling party sweeps Kazakh parliamentary election, exit polls show
Kazakhstan voted in a snap parliamentary election on Sunday. Exit polls showed the ruling Amanat party winning 53-54% of the vote, enough to retain a comfortable majority. Voter turnout stood at 54.2%, the Central Election Commission said. Key Points
India TodayTurkish football fans in anti-government chants in quake anger
"Government, resign!" was the chant as Besiktas fans called on the Turkish government to resign. Opponents of the Turkish government have criticised what they feel is an inadequate response from the ruling authorities to the natural disaster. Key Points
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Policeman killed, more than 200 injured in violence as tensions escalate in Bangladesh ahead of elections
Opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by former PM Khaleda Zia, organised a grand rally demanding resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to allow free and fair elections under a non-party interim government. A Bangladeshi policeman was killed and more than 200 people, including security personnel, were injured on Saturday as violence erupted during rallies called by the ruling and opposition parties here, heightening tensions in the country ahead of the expected elections in January. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaGST-AAR rules that AIIMS, Telangana is not eligible for exemption on services received by it
India Business News: The Telangana State Authority for Advance ruling (AAR) has ruled that AIIMS Telangana is not eligible for GST exemption on pure services received from vendors. This ruling has financial implications for the institution. Key Points
Times Of IndiaUS President Joe Biden says 'no question' Donald Trump backed insurrection
The president's comments were in response to the Colorado Supreme Court's ruling on Tuesday, which disqualified Trump from serving as U.S. president. Key Points
India TodayIdaho asks US Supreme Court to allow near-total abortion ban
Idaho officials on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to temporarily halt a federal judge's ruling that blocked the Republican-governed state from enforcing its near-total abortion ban in medical-emergency situations following a legal challenge by Democratic President Joe Biden's administration. Key Points
ReutersBlow to Sunak as UK court terms Rwanda migration plan unlawful
Govt will do whatever it takes to stop illegal migration, says Prime Minister. Britain’s Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that the government’s scheme to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was unlawful, dealing a crushing blow to PM Rishi Sunak before an election expected next year. Under the plan, Britain intended to send tens of thousands of asylum seekers who arrived Key Points
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US appeals court preserves limited access to abortion pill
The emergency stay is meant to remain in place until the 5th Circuit can hear the Biden administration's appeal of Kacsmaryk's order more fully. That appeal may be heard by a different panel. Key Points
The Indian ExpressKejriwal, Akhilesh to hold joint press conference today
Kejriwal’s visit come as the INDIA bloc intensifies its campaign against the ruling NDA. AAP UP convener Sanjay Singh will also be present with Kejriwal. Key Points
Hindustan TimesNew French immigration law promulgated by Macron: Official Journal
France's Constitutional Council had previously censured certain contentious additions to the bill made under insistence from the right, including measures restricting access to social benefits and the introduction of immigration quotas. Macron had called on Interior Minister Gerard Darmanin after that ruling to do everything in his power to implement the immigration law as quickly as possible , a member of the president's team said. Key Points
Economic TimesCourt rules against Uber in major win for California workers
Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N) must face a California lawsuit claiming it should have covered UberEats drivers' work-related expenses, the state's top court said on Monday, in what could be a major blow to companies in the largest U.S. state and a win for labor advocates. Key Points
ReutersBill Gates visits China as leaders try to revive foreign business interest
Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates says he is in Beijing, joining a series of foreign business figures who have visited China as the ruling Communist Party tries to revive investor interest in the country. Key Points
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Donald Trump barred from Colorado’s 2024 presidential ballot — a look at what happens now
The landmark judgment by Colorado Supreme Court makes Trump the first Presidential candidate declared ineligible for White House. He will now move US Supreme Court. Key Points
ThePrintGoogle’s future siege? U.S Court explores breaking up company after landmark ruling
Google may face a breakup after a court ruling found it monopolized the online search market. The DOJ is considering forcing Google to share data, sell key assets, or separate Android from Google. Key Points
mint'Husband, son arrested under pressure from top officials', claims JD(U) MLA
Bima Bharti has alleged her son and husband were jailed under pressure from top officials. She also asserted harassment of the ruling government's MLAs in Bihar. Key Points
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