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9th Circuit: No Immunity For Officers Who Answered Distress Call By Killing Distressed Person

Here’s yet more anecdotal evidence demonstrating why we’re be better off routing mental health calls to mental health professionals, rather than to people who tend to respond to things they can’t immediately control with violence. The good news is more cities are experimenting with multiple options for 911 response. The better news is that those […]

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Budget session of Parliament: Nirmala Sitharaman to move Finance Bill for consideration and passing in Lok Sabha

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to propose the Finance Bill for the 2024-2025 financial year in the Lok Sabha. The bill requires approval from both houses of parliament to become law. The Lok Sabha passed the Appropriation (No.2) Bill, 2024, authorizing nearly Rs 140 lakh crore for the central government's expenditure. The budget includes a hike in Standard Deduction to Rs 75,000, revisions to new tax regime slabs, and a rise in securities transaction tax in futures and options.

BrazilNews.net 

United States' Caroline Marks wins surfing gold in Tahiti

(Photo credit: REUTERS/Carlos Barria) TEAHUPO'O, Tahiti -- Caroline Marks of the United States won the women's surfing gold medal on Monday, moving the United States into a tie with China for the gold-medal lead. Marks logged a close win over Brazil's Tatiana Weston-Webb in the championship match, prevailing 10.50-10.33. France's Johanne Defay took bronze, topping Costa Rica's Brisa Hennessy 12.66-4.93. The gold medal w

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Neeraj Chopra ready to begin his quest for another gold

26-year-old Neeraj Chopra has won numerous titles, including Asian Games and Commonwealth Games gold, and is the defending Olympic and world champion. However, his journey has been challenging due to an adductor muscle issue early this year. His coach confirmed that the niggle is now gone, and he is currently having full throwing sessions.