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Hindu Side Lawyer Anticipates Dismissal as Masjid Committee Challenges Verdict in Gyanvapi Case

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VARANASI, India – The legal battle over the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi has taken another turn as the mosque committee moves to the High Court (HC) to challenge a recent verdict. The committee aims to prevent the implementation of the court’s decision that favored the Hindu side, who claim the mosque was built on the site of a destroyed temple. The move comes after a lower court ruled in favor of the Hindu litigants, stating that there was sufficient evidence to support their claim. Now, the committee representing the mosque is determined to have the … Read more

Bronx County Committee Nominates Landon Dais as Candidate for 77th Assembly District Special Election

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New York, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the date for the upcoming special election in the 77th Assembly District to fill the vacant seat left by former Assemblymember Latoya Joyner. Landon Dais, vice chair of the Bronx County Committee and a respected attorney, has been unanimously nominated to run for the position. Dais expressed his gratitude for the endorsements of the previous Assemblymembers from the 77th District, stating that he is inspired by their legacy. He pledged to honor their trust by serving the community with dedication and integrity. Dais, a native New … Read more

Missouri House Committee to Review Bills Increasing Restrictions on Gender Expression

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House Committee on Emerging Issues is set to examine multiple pieces of legislation that could significantly impact the expression of gender identity in the state. These bills propose restrictions on gender-related accommodations in schools and workplaces, sparking debate on the boundaries of gender identity. One collection of proposed bills would require schools across Missouri to provide facilities such as bathrooms, locker rooms, and changing rooms that are segregated by biological sex. Violations of this requirement could result in legal actions against schools. Similarly, another bill aims to extend this … Read more

Senate Finance Committee Demands Stronger Restrictions on Pharmacy Data Sharing with Law Enforcement

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New York, NY – The proposed HIPAA rules regarding provider disclosures to law enforcement have come under scrutiny by the Senate Finance Committee. In a letter addressed to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the committee raised concerns about pharmacies sharing patient data with law enforcement without proper warrants. The letter emphasized the sensitivity and potential stigmatization of prescription information, calling for stricter regulations in three areas: requiring warrants before sharing information, preventing sharing between law enforcement agencies, and mandating notification when information is disclosed. Pharmacies and other … Read more