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Black kids are 6 times more likely to be strip-searched, says UK report

The new report said children as young as 8 were being searched in places that were often inappropriate, such as amusement parks or vehicles and sometimes even within public view

83% Asian SMEs say ESG is high priority but only 37% have roadmap

On average, Asian companies that considered ESG a high priority allocated 18 per cent of their budget to ESG projects

Will move forward with bill to block TikTok: US House Speaker McCarthy

Taking to his official Twitter handle, McCarthy called it "very concerning" that the TikTok CEO can't be honest and admit that China has access to TikTok

Traders can adopt 'buy-on-dips' strategy for Nifty: Ravi Nathani

According to the technical analyst, the best trading strategy for traders would be to buy on dips with a strict stop loss of 16,800 on a closing basis for Nifty

Ukraine demands emergency UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan

Russia has said the plan to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus comes in response to the West's increasing military support for Ukraine

Here's why turmoil in China's mega EV industry may spark a shake-up

The boost part, though, is looking a bit tenuous for both established and EV firms

Ex-Maha Guv, BJP leader's remarks on Shivaji no criminal offence: HC

Koshyari had faced flak for calling Shivaji Maharaj an "icon of olden times", while Trivedi had allegedly said that the founder of the Maratha empire had apologised to Mughal emperor Aurangzeb

Israel PM Netanyahu fires defence minister, sparks protest across country

Protesters in Tel Aviv blocked a main highway and lit large bonfires, while police scuffled with protesters who gathered outside Netanyahu's private home in Jerusalem

Vande Bharat Metro train in Jammu once USBRL becomes operational: Vaishnaw

Addressing media persons, the minister announced setting up a special training academy for engineers at Jammu

Berlin's climate proposal fails to get enough votes in favour to win

The referendum had called for Berlin to become climate neutral by 2030

It feels like a dream: MI captain Harmanpreet after winning WPL title

"It has been a great experience, we were waiting for this for so many years. Everyone enjoyed this throughout the dressing room. It feels like a dream, for everyone here," Harmanpreet said

North Korea test-fires 2 more missiles as tensions rise with South

These were North's 7th missile event this month, underscoring heightening military tensions as the pace of both North Korean weapons tests and the US-South Korea joint military exercises accelerates

No second thoughts on Great Nicobar Port, says Sarbananda Sonowal

"An area of land has already been earmarked for their protected habitation. There are also steps being taken to take care of the coral zone and mangroves"

Now boarding: Is India on the cusp of a tectonic shift in retail credit?

First-time customers are emerging as a huge catchment area for retail finance, but dangers lurk in the nooks and crannies

Best of BS Opinion: Tax treatment, a monster from the past, and more

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

Odisha CM Patnaik inaugurates, lays foundation for Rs 2,000-cr projects

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for projects worth a total of Rs 2,000 crore in his home district of Ganjam

Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by 7 wickets to win inaugural WPL title

A late flourish from England all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt (60 not out) helped Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by seven wickets in a low-scoring summit clash

Etihad Airways resumes direct flights between Kolkata and Abu Dhabi

Etihad Airways resumed flight services between Kolkata and Abu Dhabi on Sunday after three years, a statement said.

Centre developing 60 jetties along Ganga from Varanasi to Haldia: Minister

The Centre is developing 60 jetties on the banks of Ganga between Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and Haldia in West Bengal, Union MoS for Shipping and Waterways Shantanu Thakur said on Sunday

Sarbananda Sonowal welcomes AFSPA withdrawal from more parts of Northeast

Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday welcomed the lifting of AFSPA from more parts of the Northeast, maintaining it will ensure further growth of the region