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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
State Secured Record FDIs Last Financial Year, Surge To Continue: CM
Nagpur: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Thursday that the state secured an unprecedented Rs1,64,875 crore in foreign direct investment (FDI) for the financial year 2024-25. This accounts for 40 percent of India's total FDI inflow and marks a 32 percent increase over the previous year. "This year, Maharashtra has broken its own records for the last decade," Fadnavis said in a post on X. He added that the state had already surpassed its previous high within the first nine months of the fiscal year, crediting the surge to the 'leadership of deputy chief ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and the collective effort of the state cabinet'. The chief minister highlighted that the final quarter alone — from January to March 2025 — brought in Rs25,441 crore in FDI, solidifying Maharashtra's position as India's top destination for foreign investment. "Under the leadership of my colleagues Shinde, Pawar and the cabinet, this race for our Maharashtra will continue," Fadnavis said. Official data shared by the chief minister showed Maharashtra's FDI trajectory over the past decade, with major fluctuations: Rs61,482 crore in 2015-16, rising to Rs1,31,980 crore in 2016-17, and rebounding to Rs1,19,734 crore in 2020-21 after brief dips. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like เทรด CFDs ด้วยเทคโนโลยีเทรดสุดล้ำ และ รวดเร็วกว่า IC Markets อ่านเพิ่มเติม Undo The figure for 2024-25 marks the highest to date. Industry experts attribute Maharashtra's continued success in attracting foreign investment to its robust infrastructure, skilled workforce, and investor-friendly policies, even amid broader economic uncertainties. Mumbai's longstanding role as India's financial capital has also bolstered the state's appeal to global investors. The record-breaking figure comes as the Mahayuti coalition, comprising the BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and NCP headed by Ajit Pawar, readies for local elections later this year. The FDI milestone is likely to feature prominently in the ruling alliance's pitch to voters, with Fadnavis presenting it as evidence of the state's economic resilience and growth. According to data compiled by the department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) through December 2024, Maharashtra leads the country in FDI inflow, followed by Karnataka and Gujarat. The final quarter of the financial year, Fadnavis noted, will only further strengthen Maharashtra's standing. "Of course, there is still one quarter left in this financial year," he added.
Arab Times
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Kuwait implements new law for conditional release of prisoners
KUWAIT CITY, May 4: The official publication 'Kuwait Today' (Kuwait Al-Youm) has released Decree-Law No. (64) of 2025, which amends Article (91) of the Penal Code, originally issued by Law No. 16 of 1960. The new law introduces a restructured process for the conditional release of prisoners. Under the updated law, the length of the prison sentence and the type of case are no longer factors in determining eligibility for conditional release. A committee, formed by the Minister of Interior, will review cases and submit recommendations. Following the committee's advice, the Minister of Interior will request the Public Prosecutor to grant the convict's release, regardless of the sentence's duration. Additionally, the law provides the Minister of Interior with the authority to request the cancellation of a conditional release decision, based on the committee's recommendation. If such a request is made, the Public Prosecutor can order the convict to be returned to prison. Article 1 of the decree-law replaces the existing text of Article (91) with a new provision, which states: "The Public Prosecutor shall be competent to issue a release order based on a request from the Minister of Interior, or his representative, after a recommendation from a committee formed by the Minister of Interior. The committee, which includes representatives from both the Public Prosecution and the Ministry of Interior, will assess the convict's behavior during incarceration to determine whether their release poses a security risk or indicates genuine reform. The release may be revoked by the Public Prosecutor upon a request from the Minister of Interior, following the committee's recommendation." Article 2 outlines that the relevant ministers are tasked with implementing this decree-law, which will take effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette. The new law aims to provide a more flexible and proactive approach to conditional release, ensuring that prisoners are only granted release when it is deemed safe and appropriate, while maintaining a rigorous review process to ensure public safety.
USA Today
15-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to Watch Rebecca Sramkova vs. Clara Tauson at the 2025 WTA Dubai, UAE: Live Stream, TV Channel
In a match scheduled for Monday, Clara Tauson (No. 39 in rankings) will face Rebecca Sramkova (No. 46) in the Round of 64 at the WTA Dubai, UAE. In her most recent outing, Sramkova fell to Elena Rybakina 6-7, 2-6 in the Round of 16 at the WTA Doha, Qatar on February 12, 2025. In her last match, slated for February 12, 2025, Sramkova was eliminated via walkover against Rybakina at the WTA Doha, Qatar. Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo! Rebecca Sramkova vs. Clara Tauson: live stream info & TV channel Tournament: WTA Dubai, UAE WTA Dubai, UAE Round: Round of 64 Round of 64 Date: Monday, February 17 Monday, February 17 Live Stream: Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo Court Surface: Hard Rebecca Sramkova vs. Clara Tauson matchup stats Sramkova has won one tournament over the past 12 months on hard courts, with a match record of 27-14 on that surface. Sramkova has won 68.7% of her service games on hard courts and 36.8% of her return games over the past 12 months. Sramkova is seventh in break points won on hard courts over the past year, converting 165 of 355 (46.5%). In her last tournament (the WTA Doha, Qatar), Sramkova was beaten by Rybakina 6-7, 2-6 on February 12, in the Round of 16. Tauson is 21-15 through 15 tournaments on hard courts over the past 12 months, and she has won one tournament title. Tauson has a 71.2% winning percentage in service games while playing on hard courts, and a 35.0% winning percentage in return games. On hard courts Tauson is 31st in break point win percentage (45.1%) after going 132-for-293. In the round of 64 of her previous tournament (the WTA Doha, Qatar), Tauson squared off against No. 31-ranked Elise Mertens on February 9 and was beaten 0-6, 0-0 (retired). Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 9:57 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Terms apply, see operator site for Terms and Conditions. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Must be 21 or older to gamble. Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations. Be sure to comply with laws applicable where you reside. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. FTW operates independently, though, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
New Tennessee bathroom bill on transgender access targets residential educational facilities
Two Republicans are seeking to require any educational facilities that house minors overnight to segregate restrooms and shower areas based on "immutable biological sex," in an effort to protect girls' privacy. House Bill 64 seeks to require any 'residential educational program' in Tennessee that serves minors to segregate restrooms, changing areas and showers 'by immutable biological sex.' The bill would apply to programs of any duration, run by both public and private entities. It's sponsored by Rep. Gino Bulso, R-Franklin, and Sen. Janice Bowling, R-Manchester. The bill passed a first committee hurdle on Tuesday, passing the House Education Administration Subcommittee in a 5-1 party line vote after about 30 minutes of discussion. 'My constituents tell me that they believe that girls, when they're going into the bathroom or into the shower, deserve privacy and security such that only other girls are allowed to share those same facilities,' he said. 'They don't want boys in there.' During the hearing, Bulso said he brought the bill because of the experiences of a family in his district. A local private university's summer program asked parents if they would consent to their teenage daughter being assigned a roommate who is transgender. They did not consent to the roommate assignment, and objected to the young people sharing shower and restroom facilities. "The school was going to allow boys who quote, identified, close quote, as girls to share the same showering and restroom facilities on the floor of the dormitories where the students would be housed," Bulso said. "The purpose of this bill ... is to protect girls, protect young ladies and their privacy." Bulso said he considers the measure an 'issue of public health and safety.' 'The boys who are identifying as girls at this particular residential educational program are actively flirting with some of the girls in the bathroom,' Bulso said. State law already bars transgender students from accessing sex-based multi-use restrooms and changing facilities, instead requiring schools to offer another 'reasonable accommodation' to transgender students and school staff. A federal judge dismissed a legal challenge last September. In 2021, Gov. Bill Lee signed a law requiring businesses that allow transgender people to use facilities associated with their gender identity to post a sign notifying the public. That law was struck down by a federal judge a year later. It's rare that a subcommittee draws a crowd on the first full day of hearings during a legislative session. But House Hearing Room 4 was packed on Tuesday afternoon as spectators held signs that read 'Flush HB 64' and 'Get your mind out of the toilet and do something to actually protect our kids.' Rep. Ronnie Glynn, D-Clarksville, the lone Democrat on the committee, condemned the bill as an attack on minorities, and said lawmakers should address far more pressing matters, like child hunger, household expenses, and housing. 'When I think about the attacks constantly on folks we don't agree with because we don't like their lifestyle, it's really disheartening,' Glynn said. 'Yet we continue this ongoing battle to demonize folks we don't agree with. It's as if we are back in slavery days when folks continued to demonize Black folks because they didn't look the right way or they didn't act the right way.' Rep. Scott Cepicky, R-Culleoka, questioned whether the legislation would create an unfunded mandate for private institutions. Bulso responded that he sees no cost of compliance. 'Recall that 20 years ago, every educational institution that dealt with minors was likely to have a boys bathroom and a girl's bathroom. I believe that is still the case,' Bulso said. 'It's not so much that anything needs to be built. It's just a question of who is allowed to use which restroom facility and which showering facility.' Cepicky also questioned whether mothers would still be able to take 4- and 5-year-old sons into the restroom with them. Bulso said prohibiting such an action is not the intent of the bill. 'Shameful!' one demonstrator called, as Bulso left the room. 'What bathroom am I supposed to use?' another called out. 'This is pedophile behavior, Bulso!' one spectator roared. Vivian Jones covers state government and politics for The Tennessean. Reach her at vjones@ This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Tennessee bathroom bill targets trans access at residential facilities
