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Donald Trump’s White House ballroom funding hits US Senate roadblock

Donald Trump’s White House ballroom funding hits US Senate roadblock

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A Republican plan to earmark federal funding for President Donald Trump’s planned ballroom hit at least a temporary roadblock Saturday in the US Senate. A member of the media raises her hand to ask a question as US President Donald Trump speaks while holding up renderings of the planned White House ballroom, aboard Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, March 29, 2026. (REUTERS File) Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, who advises members on the chamber’s complex procedural rules, concluded that the spending didn’t comply with Senate budget rules, Senate Democrats said, though Republicans plan to try and rewrite the bill to comply. “Republicans tried to make taxpayers foot the bill for Trump’s billion-dollar ballroom. Senate Democrats fought back — and blew up their first attempt,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York said in a statement. Ryan Wrasse, spokesman for Senate Majority Leader John Thune, indicated they would rewrite the legislation. “Redraft. Refine. Resubmit. None of this is abnormal during a Byrd process,” he posted on X. The so-called Byrd …

TCS Nashik row: Foreign funding and extremist angles under investigation

TCS Nashik row: Foreign funding and extremist angles under investigation

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The investigation into alleged religious conversion and sexual harassment at a Nashik branch of an IT giant suggests that seven male accused operated as an organised gang to target female employees, a senior officer has said. As reported by news agency PTI, police have registered nine cases in connection with the allegations. While seven men and a woman have been arrested, one female accused is on the run. Nashik Police Commissioner Sandeep Karnik, while explaining the role of the two female accused who were arrested earlier, said that the operations and HR head of the unit had allegedly discouraged a victim from submitting a complaint, saying “these things happen” and sided with the accused. Speculation of foreign funding and involvement of an extremist organisation In a related development, the Nashik court on Wednesday remanded the female operations manager in judicial custody till April 28. Responding to reports speculating involvement of any extremist organisation or funding from abroad for the accused, the police commissioner said a thorough investigation is underway, and the police have written to …

Humayun Kabir’s helicopter ride makes waves as queries emerge over its funding

Humayun Kabir’s helicopter ride makes waves as queries emerge over its funding

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Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) founder Humayun Kabir at a public rally in Rezinagar, Murshidabad district. File | Photo Credit: PTI While helicopters hovering over skies of poll-bound West Bengal is not an uncommon sight, but a blue and white helicopter is making a lot of noise in central parts of the State, particularly Murshidabad district. Aam Janata Unnyan Party (AJUP) founder and suspended Trinamool Congress leader Humayun Kabir has started campaigning across the region on a helicopter. Mr. Kabir has told media persons that he has hired a helicopter for 23 days from April 4 to 27. Published – April 08, 2026 10:45 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

How transparency and accountability can unlock new funding pathways for young Indian athletes

How transparency and accountability can unlock new funding pathways for young Indian athletes

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India has never been known for its sporting successes. For a country with the largest population on the planet, that is a bit embarrassing. It has only managed to win 35 medals in the Olympics, and outside a few individual sports, it has never achieved any notable success in the field of sports. The only exception is the country’s national sport, cricket, where India has managed to win two World Cup titles. However, in other global sports there has been a startling lack of success. India has never managed to produce national teams that qualify for football or basketball World Cups. One of the reasons often cited as responsible for this lack of success is funding. Training camps, equipment, travel, coaching, and nutrition all require significant financial resources. But even when the government invests significant funds into various organisations, India’s sports federations sometimes ignore financial transparency rules, causing doubts about possible mismanagement. That is why many critics have called for a new way of funding India’s sport, demanding more transparency and accountability. The Transparency Challenge …

‘In India it’s the biggest funding for their….’

‘In India it’s the biggest funding for their….’

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3 min readMar 29, 2026 03:19 PM IST Matthias Blübaum carries enough of a ratio of wit to wisdom, playing chess and making it to the Candidates. The German, who also submitted his math master’s thesis and only became European champion last March, is revealing in the lack of pressure. On being at the Candidates, he would tell Lichess.org, “A year ago if anyone told me I’d be at the Candidates, I’d have said try to think of a better joke. It’s not even that funny.” However after his surprise qualification, finishing Top 3 at the World Cup, there was enough excitement in Germany, who had a Candidate after 40 years, though Vincent Keymer was expected to go ahead of Blübaum. But the math Master finally got himself a Second to help with preparations. Blübaum on having a second now, told Lichess, “It’s nice to have a Second. If you come across an annoying line, there’s someone to tell you what to do. And you can just sleep off. But end of day, you have …

Court grants bail to Shabir Shah in terror funding case | Legal News

Court grants bail to Shabir Shah in terror funding case | Legal News

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2 min readNew DelhiMar 29, 2026 01:17 AM IST A Delhi court on Saturday granted bail to Shabir Shah, leader of the Jammu Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) in an alleged terror funding case lodged by the ED, paving the way for his release. “It is an admitted position that accused Shabir Ahmad Shah, was granted bail by Hon’ble Apex Court in predicate offence, vide order dated 12.03.2026, in SLP (Crl.) No. 13399/2025. It is also an admitted position that said the accused was not arrested by ED during investigation, in this case and complaint against him was filed by ED, without arresting him,” said Special NIA Judge Prashant Sharma of Patiala House Court in his order. Shah had been granted bail in an alleged terror funding case on March 13 by the Supreme Court which took note of his prolonged incarceration. “… Once, the accused is not arrested by ED and the said accused appears before this court on being summoned, then … bail has to be granted to the accused,” the judge said. …

India’s sports federations flout financial transparency rules?

India’s sports federations flout financial transparency rules?

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Transparency and accountability in Indian sports administration are tough to find. While there are instances where the administrators stand out with their quick problem solving in the interest of athletes, the lax attitude and bureaucratic inertia often overshadow it. The governing bodies – Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), and various National Sports Federations (NSFs) – receive substantial financial support from the Union Government, making their administrative health a matter of public interest. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) expects these governing bodies to follow strict guidelines, yet some of the most basic regulations get flouted. Back in February 2015, the Ministry had directed all the National Sports Federations and the Indian Olympic Association to hoist suo-moto or self-declare the activities conducted by them mandatorily on their respective websites. The guidelines came months after the Delhi High Court took cognisance of the NSFs not furnishing required information under the Right to Information Act (RTI) in a case involving Badminton Association of India and asked the Union Government to examine the …

SC grants Kashmiri separatist Shabir Shah bail in 2017 terror funding case| India News

SC grants Kashmiri separatist Shabir Shah bail in 2017 terror funding case| India News

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The Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Shah in a 2017 terror funding case, citing his long incarceration and the delay in prosecution. The NIA called the charges against Shabir Shah grave. (ANI) “Bail granted. A detailed order giving reasons will be passed later,” said a bench of justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta. The bench told the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to recommend stringent conditions on Shah during the bail period. Shah’s lawyers, senior advocate Colin Gonsalves and advocate Satya Mitra, said their client has remained in custody in one case or the other for 38 years. The NIA denied this and said he spent just over eight years in custody in about 40 criminal cases. The bench told NIA, “Delay is one aspect that you cannot explain. Forget about who was responsible for the delay. But he continues to be in custody.” It noted the alleged terror funding case was filed in 2017. Gonsalves told the court that there has been no delay in the trial because of …

Supreme Court Grants Bail To Separatist Leader Shabir Shah In Terror Funding Case | India News

Supreme Court Grants Bail To Separatist Leader Shabir Shah In Terror Funding Case | India News

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Last Updated:March 12, 2026, 12:01 IST The Supreme Court granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah in a money laundering case linked to alleged terror funding in Jammu and Kashmir. The court noted that Shah was in custody for six years and 10 months in the case in which the maximum punishment was seven years. (File image) The Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah in a money laundering case related to alleged terror funding in Jammu and Kashmir. A bail plea was filed by Shabir Ahmad Shah, who is currently lodged in jail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for allegedly conspiring to secede Jammu and Kashmir from India. A bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta heard the petition and granted him bail. Senior Advocate Colin Gonsalves, appearing for Shah, submitted his rejoinder arguments. He argued that the state has been deliberately evasive regarding the specifics of Shah’s prolonged detention. Gonsalves pointed out that the NIA’s counter-affidavit notably omitted details of Shah’s …

When will the Senate vote? DHS funding bill faces opposition amid shutdown

When will the Senate vote? DHS funding bill faces opposition amid shutdown

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A partial US government shutdown linked to funding for the Department of Homeland Security has now entered its third week as lawmakers continue to disagree over a budget bill. The shutdown has sparked political tension in Washington as Democrats and Republicans remain divided over immigration enforcement and DHS policies. US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) (R) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) hold a press conference on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding at the US Capitol. (Getty Images via AFP) DHS funding bill faces Senate opposition After two earlier Senate votes failed to pass a DHS funding measure, the bill approved by the House will now move to the Senate. However, it is expected to face strong opposition from Senate Democrats. Chuck Schumer, the Senate Minority Leader has said he will vote against the bill unless changes are made to the practices of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Negotiations over the DHS budget intensified in January after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti and Renee Good during an ICE …