The Monsoon Session of Parliament is set to commence on Monday, with expectations of heated debates as the government and opposition prepare to clash over a range of critical issues. Scheduled to run from 25 November to 20 December, the session comes on the heels of assembly election results in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. Amid anticipations of a stormy session, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju appealed for smooth conduct in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha during an all-party meeting on Sunday. “The government is open to discussing all issues, but our only request is to ensure smooth conduct of proceedings,” Rijiju said, emphasising the importance of peaceful discussions to ensure all members have an opportunity to participate. The meeting, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, witnessed participation from 42 leaders and floor managers representing 30 parties. The government highlighted its legislative agenda, which includes at least 17 bills, while opposition leaders raised various issues for inclusion in the session’s discussions. Parliament Monsoon Session: Waqf Amendment Bill Listed For Consideration The government has listed 16 bills for consideration during the session, including the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, the Coastal Shipping Bill, the Indian Ports Bill, and the Merchant Shipping Bill, aimed at fulfilling India’s maritime treaty obligations, news agency PTI reported. Other significant items include: Punjab Courts (Amendment) Bill: To enhance the monetary jurisdiction of Delhi district courts from ₹3 lahks to ₹20 lahks and First Batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants (2024-25): Presentation, discussion, and voting. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill is pending in the Lok Sabha and will be considered after the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) submits its report, likely by the end of the first week of the session. However, opposition members have sought an extension, accusing committee chair Jagdambika Pal of hastening proceedings. The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, passed by the Lok Sabha, is also pending in the Rajya Sabha. According to the Rajya Sabha Secretariat, 19 sittings are scheduled for the session, during which the government aims to address economic and social welfare issues, including discussions on the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana and other key development schemes. Parliament Monsoon Session: Constitution Day Celebration On 26 November, Parliament will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Constitution’s adoption with an event in the Central Hall of the Samvidhan Sadan, the old Parliament building. President Droupadi Murmu will attend the event, during which key documents related to the Constitution’s drafting will be unveiled. ALSO READ | Congress Demands Discussion On Adani, Pollution, Train Accidents During Parliament Winter Session Parliament Monsoon Session: INDIA Bloc Leaders To Chalk Out Floor Strategy As Congress Seeks To Raise Adani Bribery Allegations, Manipur Violence The INDIA bloc aims to formulate a coordinated strategy to address concerns over economic policies, social justice, and the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur. The Congress has prioritised the Adani bribery allegations for discussion as the first issue when Parliament convenes. Additionally, the party intends to address issues such as the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur, the alarming air pollution in northern India, and recent train accidents, PTI reported. Leaders from other opposition parties, including the CPI, CPI(M), TMC, AAP, DMK, Shiv Sena (UBT), and NCP, are expected to support these demands. The INDIA bloc, representing the opposition, will meet under Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday to strategise a united response to the government’s legislative agenda. The session begins amidst contrasting political moods, with the NDA celebrating a victory in Maharashtra while the INDIA bloc retained power in Jharkhand. These outcomes are expected to influence the tone of debates, with both camps likely to use the results to bolster their narratives. Rijiju assured that suggestions from the all-party meeting would be shared with the Lok Sabha Speaker and Rajya Sabha Chairman. He also stressed the government’s commitment to inclusivity in finalising the session’s agenda through the business advisory committees of both Houses. As Parliament prepares for what is expected to be a contentious session, all eyes are on the government and opposition to see how they navigate critical and contentious issues like the Waqf Amendment Bill. While there is speculation that the government might introduce bills related to simultaneous elections during this session, these are not currently on the official agenda.Vallejo Special Education teacher wants to make students thrive
Voters in California’s farm belt, stretching more than 400 miles from Kern County on the south to Tehama County on the north, delivered solid majorities for Donald Trump in this month’s presidential election. They were obviously outvoted in heavily populated coastal and urban counties, so rival Kamala Harris claimed the state’s 54 electoral votes . However, it is Trump who will be moving into the White House, and of all California economic sectors, agriculture arguably has the most to gain or lose during his second presidency. There are three policy issues particularly important to California’s farmers that Trump wants to change. If he does what he has promised, one might benefit the industry and two might damage it. The beneficial change is what California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglas, in a post-election statement , calls “securing a sustainable water supply.” For years, state officials have been trying, either through regulatory decrees or negotiations, to reduce the amount of water San Joaquin Valley farmers take from the San Joaquin River and its tributaries to enhance flows through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, thus improving its water quality to support fish and other wildlife. Farmers are miffed that after two wet winters filled the state’s reservoirs, state federal water managers still limited agricultural deliveries. A few days before the election, the state Water Resources Control Board issued the latest version of its water quality plan, but the supposed compromise is being critiqued by both farmers who want to minimize restrictions and environmentalists who demand a crackdown on water diversions. Trump stepped into the issue during his first presidency, directing federal water regulators to increase agricultural supplies, and is likely to do so again. Just before the election, Trump described California water policy, in all caps on his Truth Social website, as “INSANE POLICY DECISIONS,” which he defined as “the ridiculously rerouting of MILLIONS OF GALLONS OF WATER A DAY FROM THE NORTH OUT OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN, rather than using it, free of charge, for the towns, cities & farms dotted all throughout California.” The two pending issues that could backfire on farmers who voted for Trump are imposing tariffs on imports from China , which could invite retaliatory tariffs on agricultural exports, and deporting undocumented immigrants , who comprise at least half of the state’s agricultural workers. Despite objections from California’s Republican congressional delegation , Trump hit China with tariffs during his first term and “China retaliated with import tariffs that target U.S. agriculture,” according to a report from the University of California’s Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics. “For almonds and pistachios, the tariffs did not reduce the volume of U.S. exports to China,” the report continued. “However, the trade war diminished California exports of walnuts, wine, oranges, and table grapes.” Cracking down on undocumented immigrants has been a bedrock issue for Trump throughout his political career, and he’s promised to make good on his deportation pledge immediately after taking office. For a variety of reasons, the state’s farmers have had difficulty finding enough workers to till and harvest their crops in recent years. Immigration restrictions, California’s high living costs and the creation of new factory jobs in Mexico are among the reasons. California has as many as 2 million undocumented residents, many of whom work in industries ranging from construction to agriculture. The full-blown roundup Trump promises would have an immense economic effect on the state, with agriculture arguably the most vulnerable. When Central Valley farmers were enthusiastically backing a second term for Trump, they undoubtedly were hoping for relief from water restrictions. Yet that could be the smallest impact Trump 2.0 may have on their industry. Dan Walters has been a journalist for nearly 60 years, spending all but a few of those years working for California newspapers. His commentary comes via CalMatters.org, a public interest journalism venture committed to explaining how California’s state Capitol works and why it matters. For more, go to calmatters.org/commentary.
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(The Center Square) – The U.S. Government Accountability Office says leadership is needed to fully define quantum threat mitigation strategy. A new report released by the agency emphasizes the urgent need for comprehensive federal leadership to address the emerging cybersecurity risks posed by quantum computing, warning that without prompt and coordinated action, adversarial nations might exploit quantum technology to undermine national security. "It is important for the Office of the National Cyber Director to act on our recommendation now for several reasons," Marisol Cruz Cain, director with GAO's Information Technology and Cybersecurity team, wrote in an email to The Center Square. "Adversaries could copy data protected by cryptography today and store it with the intention of accessing it later once a cryptographically relevant quantum computer is developed." The director is also the lead author of The Future of Cybersecurity. "The key to successful migrations is to start planning now and not wait until a CRQC is on the horizon," Cain wrote. "A fully comprehensive strategy will provide agencies with more clarity on their responsibilities and the common outcomes they are aiming to achieve. It will also provide the nation a better-defined roadmap for allocating and managing resources and holding participants accountable for achieving results." A cryptographically relevant quantum computer is a quantum computer that can run algorithms to crack or weaken existing cryptography. Quantum computing is a rapidly advancing technology that has the potential to solve complex problems at an unprecedented speed, which also poses significant risks in today's cybersecurity. The report says various documents have been developed over the past eight years that have contributed to an emerging U.S. national quantum computing cybersecurity strategy. The Government Accountability Office has identified three goals moving forward. The first goal is to standardize post-quantum cryptography, the second would be to migrate federal systems to that cryptography, and the third would encourage all sectors of the economy to prepare for the threat. The report identifies gaps in federal agency preparedness and a lack of clear leadership to oversee the transition to quantum-safe systems, as "No single federal organization is responsible for the U.S. strategy’s coordination." While agencies like the National Institute of Standards and Technology have taken necessary steps to develop quantum-resistant cryptographic standards, the report found inconsistencies in how federal agencies implement recommendations. The Government Accountability Office says national strategies should ideally contain six characteristics: • Purpose, scope, and methodology. • Problem definition and risk assessment. • Objectives, activities, milestones, and performance measures. • Resources, investments, and risk management. • Organizational roles, responsibilities, and coordination. • Implementation and integration. According to the report, the accountability office was asked to investigate the federal government's strategy for addressing threats posed by quantum computers to the nation's cryptography. The current encryption methods are designed to secure sensitive data, but unfortunately, could potentially become vulnerable to future efforts of quantum-enabled decryption in the future. The report also stresses that the federal government will need to act swiftly to implement quantum-resistant cryptography in order to ensure that those critical systems would remain secure. According to the report, "some experts predict that a quantum computer capable of breaking certain cryptography – referred to as a cryptographically relevant quantum computer – may be developed in the next 10 to 20 years." The agency also identified challenges in workforce development and noted a shortage of professionals with expertise in quantum computing and cybersecurity, suggesting federal agencies invest in training programs and collaborate with private sector leaders to ensure a skilled future workforce that is ready to tackle any quantum-related threats. The report serves as a roadmap for quantum threat mitigation and outlines ways the federal government could appoint a centralized leadership body to oversee the implementation of quantum-safe measures. The report also calls for increased funding for quantum research and development and stronger public-private partnerships to address other vulnerabilities while also emphasizing that proactive leadership is critical to ensuring the United States remains at the forefront of cybersecurity in the quantum era.Hegseth meets with moderate Sen. Collins as he lobbies for key votes in the SenateSleep Factory Ossett: Wakefield Council rejects plans for luxury bed company’s extensionATLANTA , Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Invesco Advisers, Inc., a subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. IVZ , announced today the final results of the tender offers for Invesco Trust for Investment Grade New York Municipals VTN and Invesco Pennsylvania Value Municipal Income Trust VPV (each, a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds"). Each tender offer expired at 11:59 p.m. , New York City time, on Monday, December 9, 2024 (the "Expiration Date"). Invesco Trust for Investment Grade New York Municipals conducted a tender offer for cash of up to 4,869,438 of the Fund's outstanding common shares of beneficial interest ("Common Shares"), representing twenty five percent of its Common Shares. Based on calculations by Computershare Trust Company, N.A., the depositary agent (the "Agent") for the Fund's tender offer, approximately 6,818,415 Common Shares, or approximately 35% of the Fund's Common Shares outstanding, were tendered through the Expiration Date. The Fund has accepted 4,869,438 shares (subject to adjustment for fractional shares) for cash payment at a price equal to $11.87 per share. This purchase price is 99% of the Fund's net asset value ("NAV") per share of $11.99 as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") on December 10, 2024 , the pricing date stated in the Offer to Purchase. Because the total number of Common Shares tendered exceeded the number of Common Shares offered to purchase, all tendered Common Shares are subject to proration in accordance with the terms of the Offer to Purchase. Under final pro-ration, 71.42% of the Common Shares tendered will be accepted for payment, subject to adjustment for fractional shares. Following the purchase of the tendered shares, the Fund will have approximately 14,608,315 Common Shares outstanding. Invesco Pennsylvania Value Municipal Income Trust conducted a tender offer for cash of up to 5,957,386 of the Fund's Common Shares, representing twenty five percent of its Common Shares. Based on calculations by the Agent, approximately 8,073,690 Common Shares, or approximately 33.9% of the Fund's Common Shares outstanding, were tendered through the Expiration Date. The Fund has accepted 5,957,386 shares (subject to adjustment for fractional shares) for cash payment at a price equal to $11.69 per share. This purchase price is 99% of the Fund's net asset value ("NAV") per share of $11.81 as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") on December 10, 2024 , the pricing date stated in the Offer to Purchase. Because the number of shares tendered exceeded the number of Common Shares offered to purchase, all tendered Common Shares are subject to pro-ration in accordance with the terms of the Offer to Purchase. Under final proration, 73.79% of the Common Shares tendered will be accepted for payment, subject to adjustment for fractional shares. Following the purchase of the tendered shares, the Fund will have approximately 17,872,158 Common Shares outstanding. For investor inquiries, call 1-800-341-2929. For media relations inquiries contact mediarelations@invesco.com This communication is not intended to, and shall not, constitute an offer to purchase or sell shares of any of the Invesco Funds, including either Fund. About Invesco Ltd. Invesco Ltd. Is a global independent investment management firm dedicated to delivering an investment experience that helps people get more out of life. Our distinctive investment teams deliver a comprehensive range of active, passive and alternative investment capabilities. With offices in more than 20 countries, Invesco managed $1.8 trillion in assets on behalf of clients worldwide as of September 30, 2024 . For more information, visit www.invesco.com . Invesco Distributors, Inc. is the U.S. distributor for Invesco Ltd.'s retail products. Invesco Advisers, Inc. is an investment adviser; it provides investment advisory services to individual and institutional clients and does not sell securities. Each entity is a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. Note: There is no assurance that a closed-end fund will achieve its investment objective. Common shares are bought on the secondary market and may trade at a discount or premium to NAV. Regular brokerage commissions apply. 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Top Trend In Projectors Market 2024: Technological InnovationsPatna, Nov 24 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement that there was "no place for Wakf law in the Constitution" on Sunday drew sharp criticism from Islamic scholar Maulana Arshad Madani. Addressing a function here organised by the Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, Madani, who is its president, also urged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his Andhra Pradesh counterpart Chandrababu Naidu to stall the Wakf Bill that the Modi government is likely to bring in the Parliament's upcoming session. "I was appalled to learn that Modi ji has expressed the view that Wakf should be done away with since there is no provision in its favour in the Constitution. We did not expect such a frivolous remark from the Prime Minister of India," Madani said, at the conference titled "Save the Constitution and National Solidarity". He claimed that the comment, made by the Prime Minister while addressing BJP workers in New Delhi on Saturday, seems bereft of sense. Tomorrow, it may be said that Muslims would not be allowed to offer namaz, go for Haj pilgrimage and give away zakat (alms) since these too find no mention in the Constitution, claimed the head of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, stated to be the largest organisation of Indian Muslims. "The PM should know that Wakf is an integral part of Islam and it finds mention in the Hadith, which are words spoken by our Prophet. As such, it is the duty of Muslims to safeguard Wakf. "The PM should also remember that the country's secular Constitution grants every religious minority the right to practise its faith. And Muslims are claiming that right by opposing the Wakf bill," he said. Madani urged Nitish and Naidu, BJP allies on whom the saffron party depends for surviving in power at the Centre, not to support the Bill stating that doing so "would be tantamount to stabbing Muslims in the back". Madani decried the "politics of hate" allegedly practised by the BJP. "The Assam CM (Himanta Biswa Sarma) spent months in Jharkhand,labelling Muslims as infiltrators. He should remember that most of the Muslims are of Indian origin," he said. Sarma was the BJP's co-in-charge of the assembly elections in adjoining Jharkhand. Referring to the BJP's defeat in Jharkhand, Madani said, "Those who were trying to spread hate have been humiliated. It is God's mercy, no doubt, but we must acknowledge that Hindus too stood up with us in the fight". Indirectly referring to Nitish Kumar, who heads JD(U), Madani remarked: "The ruling dispensation of the state is the crutch on which the Centre stands. The powers that be in the state claim they would not let Muslims suffer. The Wakf issue presents them with an opportunity to walk the talk. If they dither, the community must decide whether or not to trust them any more". (This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)Expedia chief legal officer sells over $1 million in stock
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. stock rises Wednesday, outperforms marketEvolution Petroleum Corporation ( NYSE:EPM – Free Report ) – Roth Capital dropped their Q2 2025 EPS estimates for shares of Evolution Petroleum in a report released on Tuesday, November 19th. Roth Capital analyst J. White now expects that the company will post earnings of $0.02 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $0.08. The consensus estimate for Evolution Petroleum’s current full-year earnings is $0.34 per share. Roth Capital also issued estimates for Evolution Petroleum’s Q3 2025 earnings at $0.04 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $0.00 EPS and FY2025 earnings at $0.16 EPS. EPM has been the topic of a number of other reports. Northland Capmk upgraded shares of Evolution Petroleum to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 17th. StockNews.com upgraded shares of Evolution Petroleum from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 14th. Evolution Petroleum Stock Performance Shares of EPM stock opened at $6.10 on Friday. Evolution Petroleum has a 1 year low of $4.59 and a 1 year high of $6.28. The firm has a market cap of $204.96 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 43.51 and a beta of 0.82. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $5.48. The company has a quick ratio of 1.69, a current ratio of 1.69 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50. Evolution Petroleum ( NYSE:EPM – Get Free Report ) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, September 10th. The company reported $0.03 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.06 by ($0.03). Evolution Petroleum had a return on equity of 4.65% and a net margin of 5.36%. The business had revenue of $21.23 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $24.44 million. Evolution Petroleum Announces Dividend The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 13th will be given a dividend of $0.12 per share. This represents a $0.48 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.87%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, December 13th. Evolution Petroleum’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 342.88%. Institutional Trading of Evolution Petroleum A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of EPM. State Street Corp grew its holdings in Evolution Petroleum by 1.0% during the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 665,239 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,532,000 after acquiring an additional 6,675 shares during the period. Arete Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Evolution Petroleum by 21.8% in the 3rd quarter. Arete Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 37,872 shares of the company’s stock worth $202,000 after purchasing an additional 6,771 shares during the last quarter. Creative Planning bought a new stake in shares of Evolution Petroleum in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $53,000. SG Americas Securities LLC acquired a new stake in Evolution Petroleum during the third quarter valued at approximately $56,000. Finally, Wellington Management Group LLP acquired a new stake in Evolution Petroleum during the third quarter valued at approximately $63,000. Institutional investors own 60.07% of the company’s stock. Evolution Petroleum Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Evolution Petroleum Corporation, an energy company, engages in the development, production, ownership, and exploitation of onshore oil and gas properties in the United States. The company holds a non-operated interests in the SCOOP and STACK plays located in Central Oklahoma; the Chaveroo Field situated in Chaves and Roosevelt Counties, New Mexico; the Jonah Field located in Sublette County, Wyoming; the Williston Basin situated in Williston, North Dakota; the Barnett Shale field located in North Texas; the Hamilton Dome situated in Hot Springs County, Wyoming; and the Delhi Field, an onshore CO2-EOR project located in northeast Louisiana in Franklin, Madison, and Richland Parishes, as well as small overriding royalty interests in four onshore central Texas wells. Recommended Stories Receive News & Ratings for Evolution Petroleum Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Evolution Petroleum and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina rookie tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders has been discharged from the Carolinas Medical Center after suffering a neck injury in the Panthers' 30-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Panthers coach Dave Canales offered no update on Sanders’ status other than to say he was released from the hospital after being evaluated by doctors. Team officials said Sanders had full use of all of his extremities. Sanders, who has been a budding young star on the Panthers offense, caught a 10-yard pass near the sideline before being upended by Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie near the end of the first half. He flipped in the air and landed on the back of his head and remained on the ground for several minutes as teammates gathered around him. Sanders was put on a backboard and taken to the locker room. He appeared to raise his arms with a trainer's hand draped on top of them as he left the field. Sanders had three catches for 49 yards before the injury. 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Telia Company AB (publ) (OTCMKTS:TLSNF) Share Price Crosses Below 50 Day Moving Average – Should You Sell?HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania conceded his reelection bid to Republican David McCormick on Thursday, as a statewide recount showed no signs of closing the gap and his campaign suffered repeated blows in court in its effort to get potentially favorable ballots counted. Casey’s concession comes more than two weeks after Election Day, as a grindingly slow ballot-counting process became a spectacle of hours-long election board meetings, social media outrage, lawsuits and accusations that some county officials were openly flouting the law.