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Judge largely blocks Trump’s executive orders ending federal support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion

Judge largely blocks Trump’s executive orders ending federal support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion

WASHINGTON, February 22, 2025 (AP) — A federal judge on Friday largely blocked sweeping executive orders from President Donald Trump that seek to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. U.S. District Judge Adam Abelson in Baltimore granted a preliminary injunction blocking the administration from terminating or changing federal contracts they consider equity-related. Abelson found that the orders likely carry constitutional violations, including against free-speech rights. Trump signed an order his first day in office directing federal agencies to terminate all “equity-related” grants or contracts. He signed a follow-up order requiring federal contractors to certify that they

Maharashtra govt losing Rs 3 cr per day due to discounts to women, elderly in state bus services: Minister Sarnaik

Maharashtra govt losing Rs 3 cr per day due to discounts to women, elderly in state bus services: Minister Sarnaik

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Feb 21 (PTI) Maharashtra government undertaking MSRTC is facing losses of Rs 3 crore per day due to discounts offered to women and senior citizens in its bus services, state transport minister Pratap Sarnaik said on Friday. Talking to reporters in Dharashiv, the minister said the situation had made it unfeasible for Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation to think of any fresh discount for new segments. “Women were given 50 per cent discount in bus fares. The elderly (those above 75 years of age) are getting discounts. The situation is such that MSRTC is facing losses of Rs

Rupee falls 7 paise to close at 86.71 against US dollar

Rupee falls 7 paise to close at 86.71 against US dollar

Mumbai, Feb 21 (PTI) The rupee pared initial gains and settled 7 paise lower at 86.71 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Friday (February 21, 2025), weighed down by sustained foreign fund outflows and a recovery in the American currency index. Forex traders said the Indian rupee declined on Friday (February 21, 2025) on weak domestic markets and a recovery in the U.S. dollar index. However, weak crude oil prices cushioned the downside. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened on a positive note at 86.50 against the greenback. During the session it pared the gains and fell to

Markets continue to fall for 4th day dragged by auto stocks, foreign fund outflows

Markets continue to fall for 4th day dragged by auto stocks, foreign fund outflows

Mumbai, Feb 21 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Friday (February 21, 2025), dragged by auto stocks and relentless foreign fund outflows. Weak U.S. markets and tariff threats also dented investor sentiment. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex dropped 424.90 points or 0.56% to settle at 75,311.06. During the day, it tanked 623.55 points or 0.82% to 75,112.41. The NSE Nifty declined 117.25 points or 0.51% to 22,795.90. In four trading days, the BSE bellwether gauge tumbled 685.8 points or 0.90% while the Nifty declined 163.6 points or 0.71%. From the Sensex pack, Mahindra & Mahindra tanked

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