DUBLIN, Ireland: Ryanair has alleged that online travel agencies are significantly overcharging its customers for services like extra baggage and reserved seats.  The claims were made in a case brought by Ryanair against Spanish firm eDreams Odigeo SA and its subsidiary Vacaciones eDreams SL in the Commercial Court. These agencies operate through platforms like eDreams, Opodo, Govoyages, and Travellink. R

Ireland's Ryanair claims online travel agencies overcharge customers

Ireland's Ryanair lays blame for overcharging on travel agencies' door

Online travel agencies overcharge customers, allege Ireland's Ryanair

MONTGOMERY, Alabama: On every third Monday in January every year, Alabama and Mississippi honor slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and Confederate General Robert E. Lee. The U.S. marked it as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to honor the life of the civil rights icon.  The two state governments created holidays more than a century ago to honor Lee and later combined 

Alabama, Mississippi honor Robert E. Lee on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Confederate general honored on birthday of slain civil rights leader

Robert E. Lee honored on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in two states

LOS ANGELES, California: City officials are ramping up efforts to curb rent gouging following devastating firestorms that destroyed over 12,000 homes, displacing tens of thousands.  With the housing market already among the nation's most expensive, reports of unethical rent hikes have triggered stern warnings from authorities. California Attorney General Rob Bonta emphasized that landlords must adhere to 

California officials warn against rent gouging after LA wildfire

California officials warn landlords not to increase rents in LA

Guard against rent gouging after wildfire, California officials warn

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines, accusing the carrier of operating chronically delayed flights and maintaining unrealistic schedules.  The suit, filed in U.S. District Court in Northern California, marks a significant move by the Biden administration to enforce passenger protections. According to USDOT, Southwest operated two f

US sues Southwest Airlines over chronically delayed flights

Chronic flight delays lead to USDOT suing Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines sued by USDOT for chronically delayed flights

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Joe Biden, who left office on Monday, spent his last hours pardoning family members, White House officials including Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, and members and staff of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol, including former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney.Biden provided the last-minute reprieve to those who he said had "been subjected 

Liz Cheney, Milley and Fauci get last-minute pardons

Biden issues last-minute reprieve for host of public servants

Biden pardons public officials hours before vacating office

NEW YORK CITY: A judge has dismissed New York City's lawsuit against Exxon Mobil, BP, Shell, and the American Petroleum Institute, which accused them of misleading the public about their products and commitment to renewable energy and climate change efforts. State Supreme Court Justice Anar Patel ruled that the city could not claim its residents were aware of the link between fossil fuels and climate change whil

New York City lawsuit against oil majors over climate change dismissed

NYC reviewing legal options after losing lawsuit against oil companies

NYC loses lawsuit against oil majors, 'greenwashing' claims rejected

New Delhi [India], January 24 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Friday deliberated on a petition seeking the public release of 14 Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports on Delhi's administration, raising significant constitutional concerns regarding the petitioner's legal standing.
A bench led by Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya highlighted the constitutional provision under Article 151, which mandates that CAG reports must

HC questions demand for public disclosure of CAG reports ahead of Delhi elections

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 24 (ANI): Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar attended the inaugural event of 'Uttar Pradesh Divas' in Lucknow on Friday, marking the state's Foundation Day. The occasion was also graced by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel.
In his address, Vice President Dhankhar praised the remarkable transformation of Uttar Pradesh, stating, Miraculou

"Uttar Pradesh has become Uttam Pradesh":  VP Dhankhar hails Uttar Pradesh's progress

New Delhi [India], January 24 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and appealed to the Union Home Minister Amit Sha, to not reintroduce promises that have already been implemented by the AAP in Delhi.
"I request Amit Shah ji to please refrain from reannouncing the schemes already implemented by the AAP in Delhi, like free electricity and 

"Do not reannounce schemes already implemented by AAP": Arvind Kejriwal slams BJP manifesto

New Delhi [India], January 24 (ANI): Hours after the Delhi High Court highlighted the AAP government's delay in tabling Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports, Advocate Anil Soni stated that it is constitutionally mandatory for the government to present the reports before the assembly.
On Delhi HC denying ordering a special sitting of Delhi assembly to discuss CAG report, advocate Anil Soni told ANI, "...The Court 

"Constitutional duty of govt to place CAG reports before assembly": Advocate Anil Soni

New Delhi [India], January 24 (ANI): Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the Head of Mutahida Majlis-E-Ulema, voiced strong opposition to the proposed amendments to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, during his meeting with the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Wednesday.
Amid a huge ruckus, all the Opposition MPs who were part of the JPC on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, were suspended from the meeting.
Additionally, officials said that

"The amendments are unacceptable": Mirwaiz Umar Farooq opposes proposed amendments to Waqf Act

Geneva [Switzerland], January 24 (ANI): The Fourth Report of Kazakhstan on the fulfilment of human rights obligations and recommendations of the previous review was considered during the 48th session of the Working Group of the United Nations Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review, the Embassy of Kazakhstan noted.
The delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan consisted of senior officials of nine main state bodie

UNHRC commends human rights situation in Kazakhstan

New Delhi [India], January 24 (ANI): Amid the "massive deportation operation" in the US, India on Friday reiterated its stance against illegal immigration, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stating it will facilitate the return of Indian nationals "overstaying" or residing without proper documentation in the United States or "anywhere in the world."During a weekly press briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Ra

"We are against illegal immigration... will take them back ": MEA amid Trump's crackdown in US

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 24 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has urged Justice Minister Yariv Levin to convene the Judicial Selection Committee on Sunday to appoint a new president for the Supreme Court, in compliance with a Supreme Court ruling.
In a letter sent this morning, Baharav-Miara emphasized that the committee is the appropriate body to address objections regarding the candidacy of the a

Israel's Attorney General urges Justice Minister to convene Judicial Selection Committee

New Delhi [India], January 24 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday postponed the hearing of a contempt petition against Uttar Pradesh authorities for one week, in connection with the alleged violation of its November 13, 2024, order, which restrains demolition actions across the country without prior notice and an opportunity for hearing.
A bench of Justices BR Gavai and AG Masih deferred the matter for one week after the p

SC adjourns hearing on contempt plea against UP authorities on demolition in Sambhal

New Delhi [India], January 24 (ANI): The next meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is scheduled to be held on January 27, Officials said.
Meanwhile, Jagdambika Pal, chairman of the JPC on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, accused Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee of using "unparliamentary" language against him. Pal said that the house was adjourned twice due to th

Next meeting of JPC on Waqf Bill to be held on January 27

New Delhi [India], January 24 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has declined to direct the calling of a special session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly to discuss the reports from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in the lead-up to the upcoming Assembly elections.
However, a bench of Justice Sachin Datta noted the inordinate delay on the part of the Delhi government in tabling the reports.
The Court emphasized that ta

Delhi HC highlights AAP's delay in tabling CAG reports, declines to call special assembly session

New Delhi [India], January 24 (ANI): Jagdambika Pal, chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, accused Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee of using "unparliamentary" language against him. He said that the house was adjourned twice due to the alleged ruckus created by the opposition leaders, who have been suspended from the JPC meeting.
Pal said that Bharatiya Janata Pa

Chaos at Waqf JPC meet, Chairman Jagdambika Pal accuses TMC MP of using unparliamentray language

Chaos at Waqf JPC meer, Chairman Jagdambika Pal accuses TMC MP of using unparliamentray language

New Delhi [India], January 24 (ANI): The Delhi High Court declined to entertain a petition requesting that the permanent election symbol of a sewing machine be exclusively assigned to the Rashtriya Bahujan Congress Party, barring its allocation to any other individual or political party.
A division bench, led by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela on Friday declined to entertain the appeal.

Delhi HC refuses to entertain plea for permanent allotment of election symbol to Rashtriya Bahujan Congress Party

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump has issued an executive order temporarily halting offshore wind lease sales in federal waters and suspending approvals, permits, and loans for both onshore and offshore wind projects.The order directs the interior secretary to review wind leasing and permitting practices for federal waters and lands. The review will focus on the environmental impact of wind projects on wi

Trump temporarily halts leasing, permitting for wind energy projects

Trump's executive order temporarily stalls wind energy projects

Leasing, permitting for wind energy projects put on hold by Trump

DUBLIN, Ireland: Global oil prices are surging once again, pushing up the cost of petrol and diesel at the pump for consumers.  The latest figures reveal a steady increase in fuel prices this month, reflecting trends in international energy markets. According to an AA survey, the average price of petrol in Ireland has climbed by 2 cents per liter, reaching 1.76 euros, while diesel prices rose by 3 cents t

Petrol and diesel prices continue to rise as oil costs jump in Ireland

Global oil prices rise pushes up costs of petrol and diesel in Ireland

As Ireland's oil costs rise, petrol and diesel prices continue to rise

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Donald Trump's nominee for the Interior Department, Doug Burgum, has said that he would work hard to achieve the president-elect's goals of increasing energy production from public lands and waters, which he believes is vital for national security.During his Senate hearing, Burgum signaled a significant shift in policy compared to President Biden's efforts to limit oil and gas drilling. Biden h

Boosting energy key to security, says Trump's Interior Department pick

Hiking energy production is key, says Trump's Interior Department pick

Trump's Interior Department nominee to maximize energy production

New Delhi [India], January 24 (ANI): Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Puri on Friday said that there is a growing consensus to bring natural gas under the ambit of GST, but stopped short of hinting at a timeline.
"LPG gas is already 100 per cent saturated," he said, referring to LPG gas connections and the success of PM Ujjwala scheme.
On the matter of GST on LPG, the government maintained that it was u

Intention is to bring natural gas, aviation fuel under GST: Hardeep Puri

Steinberg Law Firm announced the opening of its new office in North Charleston. Located at 3955 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300, the 6,100-square-foot space reflects the firm's longstanding commitment to providing exceptional legal services and enhancing accessibility for its clients.The Class A office space was completely built out for the firm, incorporating the firm's history as well as encompassing many updated

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