Conservative group sues LA schools, says desegregation policy discriminates against white students

A conservative advocacy group has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a long-standing Los Angeles school district policy designed to address the effects of segregation, arguing that the approach now discriminates against white students, according to the Associated Press.The lawsuit, filed Tuesday by the 1776 Project Foundation, targets a Los Angeles Unified School District policy that…

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North Korea: ‘Broad-minded man’s attitude’: North Korea calls South Korean President Lee’s regret over drone incursions ‘wise’ in rare conciliatory response

North Korea on Monday described South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s expression of regret over cross-border drone incursions as “very fortunate and wise”, in a rare conciliatory response from Pyongyang after years of sharply hostile rhetoric.Lee earlier on Monday apologised for at least two incidents in which drones crossed into North Korea, saying they had…

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‘No possible use other than military’: China closes huge airspace zone off Shanghai for 40 days; offers no explanation

China has banned civil aviation from a large airspace off Shanghai for 40 days without specifying a reason, according to a notice to aviators (NOTAM) published by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).The restriction will remain in force until May 6. The notice announcing the same was posted online on March 27 at 1150 GMT…

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Justice denied

Ten years ago, a mob dragged Mohd Akhlaq out of his Dadri home and lynched him. Justice moves tortuously slowly in India. So, that his killers still haven’t been convicted barely raises eyebrows. But even by our shabby standards, it defies belief that the state has now decided to withdraw the charges against all the…

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CBIC to launch Eligible Manufacturer-Importer scheme by March 1; how it could ease customs compliance

CBIC Chairman Vivek Chaturvedi (File photo- ANI) The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is set to introduce the proposed Eligible Manufacturer-Importer (EMI) scheme by March 1, with a draft framework expected to be released in five to six days for stakeholder consultation, a top official said on Thursday.Addressing a media interaction in…

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