| New Delhi, February 27
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sent notice to the chief secretary and the director general of police, Gujarat, on a recent news report on missing children. Bihar plunges into darkness, courtesy BSEB strike
Patna, February 27
Bihar plunged into darkness since 6 am today for the next 24-hours following statewide strike by over 14,000 workers, engineers and officers of Bihar State Electricity Board (BSEB) protesting against its restructuring. SC bonanza for HP daily-wage staff
New Delhi, February 27
In a major relief to thousands of daily-wage workers engaged by the Himachal Pradesh Government in various departments, the Supreme Court today said they were entitled to regularisation on completion of 10 years of service and all benefits from the day they are taken into permanent service.
At 40, ASEAN still struggles for credibility, clout
Standard Chartered economist Alvin Liew said that despite progress in reducing tariffs, profound differences between the region's economies remained a fundamental stumbling block. "The state of a lot of the countries -- the financial sectors and the speed of development -- is still fairly different, and when you talk about financial integration a lot more has to be in place," Liew said. While it may be a talking shop, analysts say, these neighboring nations -- with their history of wars, animosities and confrontation even up until recent times -- are at least still talking. "ASEAN seems to fulfill a particular need and identity for the members of this region," said Ramasamy. "And as long as this need is there, it will continue." .
Why Do Minorities Receive More Subprime Mortgages? Can You Say ...
A new Center for Responsible Lending study shoots holes in industry rationale that bad credit histories of African-Americans and Latinos account for disproportionate subprime mortgages. SocialFunds.com -- In September 2005, the Fed released year 2004 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data revealing significant disparities between what white borrowers and what African-American and Latino borrowers pay for subprime mortgages. The subprime lending industry dismissed charges of racism, suggesting that African-Americans' and Latinos' shakier credit histories and lower down payments (among other potential explanations) justified the higher rates charged. A recent study by the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL), an anti-predatory lending research nonprofit affiliated with community development financial institution (CDFI) Self-Help, controls for these variables and still finds significant disparities, lending credence to charges of racism.
The Phoenix isn't owner's 1st bit of trouble
Phoenix Apartments has improved security in recent weeks, according to the complex's landlord.
"Since early December, the management staff of the Phoenix Apartments and the corporate office of RCM Property Management have started implementing visible progress at the property," according to a statement RCM released through the Indianapolis public relations firm Borshoff Strategic Creative Communication.
The statement said:
•RCM significantly increased its private security budget for off-duty police officers.
•Security improvements include ID checks at the property's entrance to bar nonresidents.
•Security cameras recording activity 24 hours a day will be installed, and the feed will be transmitted to the new police substation.
AC360°: Seeing New Hampshire ... at 80 mph
That's because South Carolina has assumed Iowa and New Hampshire-like significance in the Republican presidential race. Huckabee won Iowa... McCain won New Hampshire... Romney won Wyoming and Michigan.Basically, it's all been a wash. So South Carolinians could very well be annointing a frontrunner. The story we are putting together for tonight's AC 360 is about the state's evangelical voters. Up to half of all GOP voters here are believed to be evangelical Christians.To win the Palmetto State, a candidate will have to do well with those voters. You might assume Mike Huckabee has the advantage. But the military culture is an important part of church culture in this state. And many people who feel strongly about that are voting for McCain. Keep your eye on snowy South Carolina! .
Bodde back and aiming to impress refs
The tough-tackling midfielder says he now wants to draw a line under the latest red-card incident after insisting he's taken on board to his manager's advice. And, as the 25-year-old aims to make up for lost time against struggling Port Vale, Bodde says he hopes he can take his frustration out – in a fair way – by maintaining Swansea's lead at the summit. "The gaffer told me I need to be smarter and get used to what you can and can't do and he's right," he added. "I can't change the way I play, but I can adapt to different styles. Hopefully I can show that now. Not being able to play a part in the FA Cup games with Havant was a big disappointment so I'm itching to go. "I've kept myself in shape and luckily the games have come thick and fast so it hasn't been too long watching on.
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