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Published 00:07 IST, December 9th 2024 A petition has been filed in Supreme Court seeking directions to Centre and others to immediately clear the blockage of national and state highways in Punjab. New Delhi: A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Centre and others to immediately clear the blockage of national and state highways in Punjab where farmers are staging protests. Farmers under the banner of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have been camping at Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13 after their march to Delhi was stopped by security forces. The plea, filed in the apex court by a social activist hailing from Punjab, also sought directions to the Centre and others to remove restrictions on farmers’ protests and to ensure that national highways and railway tracks are not blocked by the agitating farmers. It has alleged that farmers' and farmer unions have blocked the entire national and state highways in Punjab permanently and for an indefinite period. As per the cause list of December 9 uploaded on the apex court website, a bench headed by Justice Surya Kant is slated to hear the plea. "The alleged farmers and their farmer unions have blocked the national highway at the entry point of Punjab i.e. Shambu for more than one year and recently have blocked national and state highways in the entire state of Punjab at various locations on October 24, 2024," the plea said. It claimed the blockage of highways was a threat to national security as the entire Army movement towards the northern borders of the country passes through Punjab. "People of Punjab and neighbouring states are facing great difficulty as they are unable to reach hospitals on time in case of medical emergency, as even ambulances are being stopped from running on national and state highways in the entire state of Punjab," the plea said. It said free movement on highways comes under the fundamental right of the citizen, which is being violated by the farmers by blocking them in the entire state of Punjab. "The state of Punjab is being targeted by the foreign, external and anti-national forces with the intention to use alleged farmers and farmer unions to de-stable Punjab as Punjab is the backbone of the entire country and has a history of facing many attacks from neighbouring countries," the plea claimed. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Republic and is published from a syndicated feed.) Get Current Updates on India News , Entertainment News along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world. Updated 00:07 IST, December 9th 2024
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Markets Ahead: Investors To Observe Auto Stocks, Rupee Movements, And Global Trends, Say AnalystsMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell's stirring locker room tribute to his team last week at Seattle was respectfully interrupted by seven-year veteran right tackle Brian O'Neill, who flipped the script on the game ball awards by tossing one to the boss in honor of his second 13-win season in three years. The Vikings have obliterated even the most optimistic of external predictions for this transitional season, taking a sparkling 13-2 record into their matchup against the Green Bay Packers that has made O'Connell the current favorite for the NFL Coach of the Year award. “It’s a credit to who he is as a person, as a coach and as a leader,” tight end T.J. Hockenson said. “We’re very fortunate to be able to play under him.” The Vikings can not only win the NFC North for a second time in three seasons, but get the No. 1 seed with a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the NFC tournament if they beat both the Packers at home on Sunday and the Detroit Lions on the road next week. Don't expect the Vikings to ponder that possibility, though, as tantalizing as it would be. “It can be a very tired cliché to talk about going 1-0 until you’ve systematically built your entire operation daily of just trying to do that every single day,” O'Connell said after Minnesota's eighth consecutive victory . “These guys, it’s not a cliché at that point. It becomes part of your football foundation and the makeup of your locker room, of your leadership, your coaching staff.” The Packers could be forgiven for being less than impressed by the impact O'Connell has made, for a reason beyond simply him coaching their biggest rival. Green Bay enjoyed even better out-of-the-gate success under coach Matt LaFleur, who was hired in 2019 and won 13 regular-season games in each of his first three years. Though they're in third place at 11-4, two games behind the Lions and the Vikings, the Packers too have secured a place in the playoffs even if they can't win their loaded division. They'll likely be the visiting team as long as they're alive this postseason. "I think that just all of us going against one another, it’s forced you to be at your best every week," LaFleur said. “You can’t afford a slip-up, just to keep up with everybody.” The road team has won each of the past three matchups in this series. The Packers are 0-4 against the teams with the top three records in the NFC: Detroit, Minnesota and Philadelphia. “We’ve got to be able to go win these games against the really good teams in the league and set ourselves up for the situation we’ll be in for the playoffs,” quarterback Jordan Love said. Aaron Jones rushed for 93 yards on 22 carries for Minnesota in a 31-29 victory at Green Bay on Sept. 29. Released by the Packers for salary cap relief in favor of their premier free agency addition, the three-plus-years-younger Josh Jacobs, Jones just hit the 1,000-yard mark last week and can't hide from the significance of facing his former team. "They respect you because they were on your team or they've seen the work that you put in, but you want to gain their respect in another way from playing against them, like, ‘Man, this dude is really as good as I thought he was,’" Jones said. Jacobs, for his part, is fourth in the NFL entering Week 17 with 1,216 rushing yards for the most by a Packers player in a season since Ryan Grant (1,253) in 2009. The earlier matchup this season featured seven combined turnovers, four by the Packers and three by the Vikings. Both of these teams are among the NFL's best in the turnover department, with Green Bay at a plus-12 margin and Minnesota at a plus-10. The Packers have allowed a total of three sacks and have committed just two turnovers over their past five games. The Vikings are eagerly anticipating the return of second-year linebacker Ivan Pace, the sparkplug who has missed four games on injured reserve with a hamstring strain. They’ll be cautious with him and the tricky nature of that injury, but getting Pace back in the middle of the action with fellow linebacker Blake Cashman would be a big boost to the play-calling options for defensive coordinator Brian Flores. “He flies around. When he blitzes, he’s as impactful as anybody, and when you can really get him and Cash out there at the same time, they both can really play to their strengths,” O’Connell said. “They’re both really good blitzers. Cash is phenomenal in coverage and reading the quarterback, and when you can kind of pair those guys together, run and pass, that’s when we’re at our best.” Brayden Narveson missed both of his field-goal attempts for Green Bay, from 37 and 49 yards, in the two-point decision at Lambeau Field in Week 4. The Packers released Narveson a couple of weeks later in favor of 11-year veteran Brandon McManus, who has gone 16 of 17 on field-goal tries including game-winners as time expired against Houston and Jacksonville. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLNone
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'Some voters feel betrayed' as Trump gives 'middle finger' to campaign promises: analystManmohan Singh: The reformist who mastered the art of wielding delegated authorityThe Tracy High girls soccer team is enjoying a dream start to their 2024-25 campaign. The Bulldogs are flying and up to 3-0 early doors after outsourcing their opponents thus far by a combined 11-2. The ‘Dogs opened their season last week with a hard-earned 2-1 win over Gregori. Sophomore Isabella Cordero and freshman Sophia Lindt came up with the goals with the game being decided in the first half. Tracy then took out Mountain House 5-0, also at Wayne Schneider Stadium, earlier this week Tuesday with an utterly dominant outing. Freshman Alysabeth Saenz led the way for the ‘Dogs with a pair of goals. Sophomores Ava Palumbo and Ava Forester and senior Bayli Brown added one apiece. Freshman Delaney Sams had a couple of assists. Last time out, the Bulldogs rolled over Ripon on the road Wednesday night in their second game in as many days. Cordero was back on the scoresheet with a double. Seniors Alexa Munoz and Anamarie Perez added a goal apiece. Meanwhile, the Mustangs are still searching for their first win of the winter with their loss to Tracy dropping their record to 0-5-1. They will have a chance to bounce back when they host Franklin on Friday afternoon. West 1, Manteca 1 The Wolf Pack were forced to pump the brakes on their hot start to the season ever so slightly. Since going 3-0 through their first three games, West is now winless in their last four — however with just one defeat. Their record is 3-1-3. Last time out, the Pack tied a tough Manteca side on the road Wednesday night. Junior Nayeli Zamora Robles grabbed the only goal late on for the visitors. After their 0-0 tie to Patterson last week, the Wolf Pack suffered their only defeat of the year so far when they fell to Franklin 4-1 on the road last Friday. The West goal came courtesy of junior Andrea Lopez. The Wolf Pack then turned around and hosted Edison Monday night at Steve Lopez Stadium — playing out another 1-1 stalemate. Junior Genasey Agustin made sure West did not suffer back-to-back defeats with a gorgeous strike set up by freshman Maral Behnam. Kimball 2, Downey 2 The Jags are 1-1-1 through three games after an entertaining tie against Downey Tuesday night. Junior Isabella Vanderhave and freshman Aevay Jayne Baldugo scored for Kimball. The Jaguars opened their season with a win over Lathrop before falling to Sierra 5-0 last week. They will host Patterson next on Thursday night. Contact Arion Armeniakos at aarmeniakos@tracypress.com , or call 209-830-4229.
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The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Allia has said that he will facilitate the establishment of satellite campuses of Benue State University Makurdi in Benue North East and South Senatorial Districts to bring education closer to the people and cater for the growing demand for higher education at the grassroots. He said, “This strategic expansion will enhance access to education and strengthen the university’s role in developing the human capital base across the state”. The visitor to the university further announced the donation of 500 computers to the University Computer Based Test (CBT) Center and also 100% Masters Degree scholarship to all the graduands who came up with First Class Degrees. He charged them to be good ambassadors of the institution and Benue state by upholding the values of integrity and hard work stressing that success was not about personal development but also positive impact on the society. The Governor made the pronouncements during the combined convocation ceremony of the university. He informed that his administration had sent an executive bill to the state House of Assembly for the renaming of the University as Reverend Father Moses Adasu University as a way of honouring the founder of the institution saying he looks forward to when the University breaks records by placing itself at the global map of excellence. He commended the Management of Benue State University for the effective implementation of CEFTER with a promise to ensure the institution’s Partnership with the World Bank was sustained towards handling post-harvest losses by revamping the Wannune Tomato company and Taraku mills to improve the economy of Benue but also create more jobs opportunities for the youth. Governor Alia called on the youth especially the graduates to take advantage of the numerous agricultural policies of his administration by venturing into farming noting that the Government would provide funds and all farm inputs free of charge to enable them to earn legitimate means of livelihood instead of continually looking for white colour jobs which he noted were not readily available for now. Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Joe Tor Iorapuu, lauded the support of the institution by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in monitoring and ensuring quality, conducting necessary resource verification, accreditation and approval of programmes for the University. “With the support of NUC, BSU has added new programmes and created four new faculties. The quality of direction and support BSU has enjoyed cannot be taken for granted. The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is another major collaborator and stakeholder in the sustenance of higher education in Nigeria. Chancellor of the university, HRH, Dr. Najib Hussaini Adamu and the Emir of Kazaure, pledged their unwavering support to ensure the realisation of the university’s mission to be a centre of excellence, innovation, and impact. “Together, we will navigate the challenges of the 21st century, leveraging on partnerships, technology and innovation to keep Benue State University at the forefront of global academia”. Also speaking, the Pro-Chancellor of the university, Sir Paul Chukwuma, lauded the infrastructural development at the school, adding that “the establishment of the BSU ICT Centre stands as a testament to our commitment to integrating technology into learning and research. “This Centre will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to enhance e-learning and online research activities. Additionally, the ongoing development at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital will strengthen the University’s capacity to train healthcare professionals while serving the community”. On the institution’s strides in research and development, the Pro-Chancellor said it remained the cornerstone of the institution. According to him, over the past few years, the university has witnessed increased funding for research activities, resulting in groundbreaking studies across various disciplines. “Through the establishment of research clusters and centres of excellence, we are addressing critical issues in agriculture, health, education, and technology”.“You write what you know. I grew up in Ypsilanti, so that had a lot to do with it. More importantly, when you’re in a small town in the Midwest — somewhere like Michigan — these things don’t ever happen."
Dr. Shaibu Hussieni, the Executive Director of the National Film and Video Censors Board, praised the Nollywood Creative Minds Forum (NCMF) for its role in fostering collaboration and strengthening networks within the Nollywood community. In his keynote address at the 6th Annual Gathering of NCMF, themed “In Pursuit of Better,” held in Lekki, Lagos, Shaibu highlighted the critical need for a focus on quality storytelling. He emphasized the importance of crafting authentic and engaging narratives that genuinely reflect African experiences while adhering to industry standards and ethical guidelines. He also encouraged the NCMF to embrace innovative technologies, techniques, and ideas as essential components for achieving excellence in filmmaking. To support this vision, Shaibu assured the Forum of the NFVCB’s commitment to providing valuable resources for filmmakers. This includes capacity-building programs, workshops, as well as plans to establish a Producers, Exhibitors, and Distribution Lab. He also mentioned initiatives to enhance access to funding, investment opportunities, and promote international collaborations. “I commend the leadership of the forum and encourage them to continue facilitating meaningful discussions on industry trends, challenges, and opportunities, all focused on shaping a bright future for Nollywood,” he stated.The price of gasoline in California should remain stable if President-elect Donald Trump imposes stiff tariffs on Canada and Mexico, experts say. “The direct impact might be fairly small,” said Gary Hufbauer, senior fellow at the nonpartisan Peterson Institute for International Economics.. Gasoline prices in California are still expected to remain the nation’s highest, but not because of higher tariffs. A gallon of regular gasoline averaged $4.34 on Tuesday, according to AAA. The national average was $3.04. California’s average price could drop even lower, said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, which tracks prices. Trump takes office January 20, and has threatened to quickly hit products from Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffs unless they take decisive action to curb migration and drugs. Economists and political leaders are warning that such tariffs could send consumer prices in this country soaring.. Gov. Gavin Newsom has warned “there’s no state that will be impacted more” from tariffs on Mexico. Economists regardless of ideology tend to agree that consumer prices could jump. The UCLA Anderson winter forecast found “uncertainty with respect to the current forecast is elevated,” thanks to pending Trump policies on tariffs as well as immigration, taxes and regulation. Kimberly Clausing and Mary Lovely, senior fellows at the Peterson Institute, reported in a policy brief earlier this year that the Trump actions should cost a middle income household about $1,700 in higher taxes each year. It predicted “massive collateral damage” to the U.S. economy But not because of gasoline prices in California. “With a higher tariff, the import costs would rise and so would the price of gasoline, but not that much,” said Sung Won Sohn, president of Los Angeles-based SS Economics. California refineries got about 60% of their oil supply from foreign sources last year, but not much from Canada or Mexico. About 4% of crude oil imports to California last year came from Canada and another 4% was from Mexico. The state got 21% of its crude oil from Iraq, followed by Saudi Arabia, Brazil and Ecuador, each between 14% and 16%. Trump has argued that tariffs will not trigger big price increases. “President Trump successfully imposed tariffs on China in his first term AND cut taxes for hard working Americans here at home – and he will do it again in his second term,” said Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s spokeswoman, during the presidential campaign. California’s gasoline prices are nonetheless expected to remain higher than in other states for a variety of reasons. State and local taxes on gasoline are high. California’s refineries produce a cleaner product to meet state environmental regulations. The state lacks the sort of interstate pipeline network that can compensate for refinery shutdowns. There is one tariff-related threat that could spike gasoline prices–the ripple effect from other sources. “Trump’s tariffs would definitely cause retaliation, ultimately affecting the price of gasoline through direct and indirect effects everywhere including California,” said Gokce Soydemir, a professor of business economics at California State University, Stanislaus. The direct effect, he said, would be having to “extract higher priced gasoline from marginal oil wells and indirect effect would result from higher prices of goods and services from higher transportation costs.” Severin Borenstein, an energy economist at University of California, Berkeley, also saw a risk to gasoline price stability. “If it were just tariffs on Canada and Mexico, I think it would lead to a reallocation of shipments into California from other countries,” he said. “But I think it is unlikely it would be just Canada and Mexico. If the tariffs were on all imported oil, then I think it would pretty much translate one for one to gasoline prices.” His hope was that the oil industry is lobbying hard against the tariffs. “I think they are likely to make a convincing case that tariffs on imported oil are a bad idea,” Borenstein said. “But you never know.”