Oil giant BP chairman removed over ‘governance concerns’, interim chief named

British oil giant BP has removed Albert Manifold as chairman less than a year after he took over the role, citing what it described as “serious concerns” over governance, oversight and conduct at the company, AFP reported.The company announced on Tuesday that board member Ian Tyler has been appointed interim chairman with immediate effect.“The board…

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New rule for immigrants in Texas from May 1: Thousands of licensed workers could be out of jobs

Texas will not give trade license to any immigrant who does not have a social security number. A Texas department has unanimously passed a new rule that could endanger the jobs of thousands of licensed workers in the state. According to reports, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has removed the ability for undocumented…

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MEA vs Norwegian press during PM Modi’s 4th leg of five-nation tour

NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) strongly pushed back against questions on press freedom and human rights during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Norway, saying many international observers fail to understand the scale and complexity of the country and rely on reports published by “ignorant NGOs”.The remarks came after a Norwegian journalist…

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Watch: Women thrash officials with brooms, chase them away as Bidadi Township survey faces fierce resistance | Bengaluru News

A large group of farmers, including women and children, gathered to block the village roads and prevent the officials from entering. (Image credit-Social Media) The confrontation took place at Mandagahalli village, which falls within the Byramangala land acquisition zone. (Social Media) A large group of farmers, including women and children, gathered to block the village…

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Karnataka high court: RTI can’t be used for obtaining personal info | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: The Right to Information (RTI) Act cannot be employed as a mechanism for obtaining personal information merely for advancing a private claim, the Karnataka high court has ruled.Justice Suraj Govindaraj made the observation in a recent judgment while dismissing a petition filed by Bengaluru resident S Savithramma.She moved the Karnataka Information Commission (KIC) for…

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Monsoon deficit widens in many Karnataka districts, but it may be too early to call drought | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: Karnataka’s monsoon deficit had widened to 30% this season as of Sunday. While the deficit is expected to widen further with farmers already watching the forecast before sowing, experts say it’s too early to call drought.According to IMD’s rainfall summary for June 1-July 5, Karnataka received 166.3mm against the normal of 238.4mm. South-interior regions…

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Gold, silver price prediction: Will gold head to Rs 1.60 lakh/10 grams & silver hit Rs 2.80 lakh/kg? Check outlook

On the weekly chart, MCX Gold is trending sideways to bullish, bouncing from recent lows and pushing back toward the recent swing high within its broader range. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold and silver prices may continue to rise, with both precious metals exhibiting a bullish bias, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head…

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Jessica Biel addresses the viral ‘Jessica Tantrum’ trend: Says ‘On behalf of all Jessicas, we are nice people’ |

Actress Jessica Biel has taken to social media to confront a troubling new trend known as the ‘Jessica Tantrum.’ It seems some parents are yelling ‘Jessica’ at their tantruming toddlers to calm them down. In her heartfelt message, Biel expressed her worry about the fear this instills in young children, suggesting that they appear ‘petrified….

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Five months after Michael and Susan Dell pledged $6.25 billion to fund Trump Accounts, Donald Trump tells Americans at Mother’s Day event in White House: Go out and …

Michael and Susan Dell . (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Dell Technologies stock hit an all-time high of $263.99 on Friday, May 8. The Dell stock surged as much as 14.6% intraday, which pushed Dell shares up more than 107% year-to-date. The jump came after President Donald Trump reportedly used a Mother’s Day event at the…

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