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Customers In Brothels Can Be Prosecuted For Immoral Trafficking: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has ruled that individuals availing sexual services in brothels can be prosecuted under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 (ITP Act), holding that payment for such services amounts to inducing prostitution.
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Flying To New Zealand? What You Can And Cannot Carry In Your Luggage
New Zealand's borders are famously strict, but not impossible to handle. Just know what to declare, what to carry, and what to leave behind, and you will move through smoothly.
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India To Temporarily Stop Postal Services To US From August 25
The Department of Posts announced in a statement on Saturday that all postal services to the United States will be temporarily suspended from August 25.
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Masimo Sues US Customs After Apple Watch Models Restore Blood Oxygen Tracking Feature
Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 dropped the ability to measure a wearer’s blood oxygen levels in the US due to a 2024 ruling. The restriction was imposed on the Cupertino company after a lawsuit was filed by a medical instrument manufacturer. Recently, the tech giant announced that it has brought the feature back for its Watch Series 10, Series ...
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No More 2-Day Wait, RBI's New Rules To Ensure Cheque Clearance Within Hours
Bank customers will no longer have to wait two working days for cheque deposits to clear. Starting October 4, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will implement a faster settlement system promising funds in only a few hours.
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Starbucks Korea Bans Desktops, Printers As WFH Customers Turn Cafes Into Offices
Many South Koreans working from home were bringing multiple computers and cubicle-style dividers to Starbucks, making it difficult to accommodate other guests.
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Trial Begins Over Trump's Deployment Of National Guard In Los Angeles
The Los Angeles field office director for the Department of Homeland Security testified on Monday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers desperately needed the help of military personnel in carrying out arrests.
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"Elitist": ICICI Bank's New Minimum Balance Rule Sparks Strong Reactions On Internet
After ICICI Bank announced a sharp hike in the minimum average balance (MAB) requirement for its savings accounts, the move sparked strong criticism online, with many users condemning the change.
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ICICI Bank Raises Minimum Balance For New Customers: What This Means
Savings account holders in metro and urban areas will now need to keep a higher minimum balance of Rs 50,000, up from Rs 10,000 earlier.
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Flying To The US? These Everyday Indian Items Could Get You In Trouble
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforces these laws from various federal agencies, including the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), aiming to protect public health, safety, and national interests.
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"Six Hour Notice, No Safety Assurance": Inside America's New Deportation Plan
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is reportedly planning to deport migrants with as little as six hours of advance notice to countries that are not their own-- even without any guarantees of safety from the receiving nations.
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Man With Fake Government ID, Car Plate Arrested By Mumbai Police
Police have arrested a 32-year-old man who allegedly posed as an IAS officer, stayed at a Customs' guest house in Mumbai and travelled in a car with the 'Government of India' name plate, an official said on Monday.
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Apple Changes App Store Rules in EU to Comply with Antitrust Order
Apple has changed rules and fees in its App Store in the EU after the bloc's antitrust regulators ordered it to remove commercial barriers to sending customers outside the store. Apple said developers will pay a 20 percent processing fee for purchases made via the App Store, though the fees could go as low as 13 percent for Apple's small-business p...
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US Cracks Down On Students In Optional Practical Training. Here's Why
OPT rules allow a maximum of 90 days of unemployment over the standard 12-month period, with an additional 60 days for students in the STEM-OPT extension.
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ATM Cash Withdrawals To Cost More From Today, Check New Charges
The Reserve Bank of Indian (RBI) has announced that starting today, May 1, customers will be charged a maximum fee of Rs 23 per transaction for ATM banking services.
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Customers In Brothels Can Be Prosecuted For Immoral Trafficking: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has ruled that individuals availing sexual services in brothels can be prosecuted under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 (ITP Act), holding that payment for such services amounts to inducing prostitution.
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Flying To New Zealand? What You Can And Cannot Carry In Your Luggage
New Zealand's borders are famously strict, but not impossible to handle. Just know what to declare, what to carry, and what to leave behind, and you will move through smoothly.
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India To Temporarily Stop Postal Services To US From August 25
The Department of Posts announced in a statement on Saturday that all postal services to the United States will be temporarily suspended from August 25.
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Masimo Sues US Customs After Apple Watch Models Restore Blood Oxygen Tracking Feature
Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 dropped the ability to measure a wearer’s blood oxygen levels in the US due to a 2024 ruling. The restriction was imposed on the Cupertino company after a lawsuit was filed by a medical instrument manufacturer. Recently, the tech giant announced that it has brought the feature back for its Watch Series 10, Series ...
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No More 2-Day Wait, RBI's New Rules To Ensure Cheque Clearance Within Hours
Bank customers will no longer have to wait two working days for cheque deposits to clear. Starting October 4, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will implement a faster settlement system promising funds in only a few hours.
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Starbucks Korea Bans Desktops, Printers As WFH Customers Turn Cafes Into Offices
Many South Koreans working from home were bringing multiple computers and cubicle-style dividers to Starbucks, making it difficult to accommodate other guests.
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Trial Begins Over Trump's Deployment Of National Guard In Los Angeles
The Los Angeles field office director for the Department of Homeland Security testified on Monday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers desperately needed the help of military personnel in carrying out arrests.
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"Elitist": ICICI Bank's New Minimum Balance Rule Sparks Strong Reactions On Internet
After ICICI Bank announced a sharp hike in the minimum average balance (MAB) requirement for its savings accounts, the move sparked strong criticism online, with many users condemning the change.
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ICICI Bank Raises Minimum Balance For New Customers: What This Means
Savings account holders in metro and urban areas will now need to keep a higher minimum balance of Rs 50,000, up from Rs 10,000 earlier.
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Flying To The US? These Everyday Indian Items Could Get You In Trouble
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforces these laws from various federal agencies, including the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), aiming to protect public health, safety, and national interests.
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"Six Hour Notice, No Safety Assurance": Inside America's New Deportation Plan
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is reportedly planning to deport migrants with as little as six hours of advance notice to countries that are not their own-- even without any guarantees of safety from the receiving nations.
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Man With Fake Government ID, Car Plate Arrested By Mumbai Police
Police have arrested a 32-year-old man who allegedly posed as an IAS officer, stayed at a Customs' guest house in Mumbai and travelled in a car with the 'Government of India' name plate, an official said on Monday.
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Apple Changes App Store Rules in EU to Comply with Antitrust Order
Apple has changed rules and fees in its App Store in the EU after the bloc's antitrust regulators ordered it to remove commercial barriers to sending customers outside the store. Apple said developers will pay a 20 percent processing fee for purchases made via the App Store, though the fees could go as low as 13 percent for Apple's small-business p...
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US Cracks Down On Students In Optional Practical Training. Here's Why
OPT rules allow a maximum of 90 days of unemployment over the standard 12-month period, with an additional 60 days for students in the STEM-OPT extension.
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ATM Cash Withdrawals To Cost More From Today, Check New Charges
The Reserve Bank of Indian (RBI) has announced that starting today, May 1, customers will be charged a maximum fee of Rs 23 per transaction for ATM banking services.
