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Texas couple lost home in 2001, took reverse mortgage in 2011; court revives case

A Texas appeals court has reopened a lengthy dispute over home ownership in Houston, which has complicated legal issues. The case involves multiple foreclosures, reverse mortgages, and unclear ownership claims spanning twenty-five years. Key questions remain about the validity of a 2011 mortgage after a previous foreclosure occurred in 2001. This ruling requires lower courts

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Agniveers get 2-year extension, higher pay: Key changes under scheme explained

With Diwali approaching, nearly 20,000 Agniveers will have the opportunity to serve for two more years. The Union Cabinet’s decision follows the initial batch nearing the end of its four-year service term. As many as 75% of Agniveers were scheduled to leave the armed forces. The revised scheme allows these personnel to gain further experience

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29+ US communities curb new AI data centres; Texas elects pro-pause governor

Communities in the US have recently voted on measures to limit the development of new data centres. These measures reflect a growing concern about the impact of data centres on power and water use, and noise. In Texas, the election of Gina Hinojosa as governor may lead to further restrictions on data centre construction. Meanwhile,

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H-1B, immigration and Trump: Why Indian-American voters turned away from Republicans

With Democrats gaining Congressional control, Indian-Americans are grappling with uncertainty regarding immigration rules and job opportunities. Heightened fears about H-1B visa restrictions and deportation have taken center stage. In addition, increasing discrimination and the prevailing political climate are altering feelings of identity among the community. New survey data reveals a trend towards favoring Democratic candidates,

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Diwali rush, GRAP curbs bring Delhi to a crawl: Long jams leave commuters fuming

Delhi is facing significant traffic congestion as festive shopping intensifies ahead of Diwali. Reports indicate long queues of vehicles and gridlocked roads across various locations. Commuters are expressing frustration over insufficient traffic management and enforcement of parking rules. Major intersections and market areas are particularly affected, with delays frequently lasting over 30 minutes. Authorities are

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Why NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is accusing Google of forcing AI into schools

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has accused Google of using its monopoly power to force AI into public schools. His criticism follows a New York Times report that K-12 students at schools blocking Google’s AI tools will also lose access to Google Search. Google says the changes give schools more control, with Gemini and

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PV Sindhu back in world top six after four years; how she scripted her comeback

PV Sindhu has ascended to the world No. 6 ranking in women’s singles, her best position since December 2022. Her recent triumph at the Hylo Open in Germany, which marks her second title this season, showcases her impressive consistency. Notably, Sindhu is set to participate in the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China.

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