Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira. File | Photo credit: RV Murthy
India to discuss with Brazilian minister the issue of hundreds of people stranded in Sao Paulo
the plight of Hundreds of men and women, most of them Indians, are stranded at an airport in Sao Paulo Since they are suspected to be illegal immigrants, this may be discussed during a meeting with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, who is arriving in Delhi on Sunday (August 25, 2024).
Hema Committee report: Big names resign; SIT formed to probe sexual harassment in Malayalam film industry
Justice K. Hema Committee Report The film fraternity continued to stir up the issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry, as seen on Sunday (August 25, 2024). Resignation of two high-profile persons holding important positionsUnder pressure from the opposition and the film industry, the government, Form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) including senior women police officersTo conduct a preliminary inquiry into the allegations of sexual harassment leveled against several actors.
Trade unions await UPS’ fine print
Central trade unions gave a mixed reaction to this. Integrated Pension Schemewith Most say they are waiting for the notification for clarity on details of the new schemeThis includes the proportion of lump sum payout on retirement, future revisions and tax benefits.
IMD warns of heavy rains in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra
The low pressure area over northwest Madhya Pradesh and adjoining eastern Rajasthan has intensified and turned into a deep depression. The India Meteorological Department said on Monday (August 26, 2024) and warned of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over both states and parts of Gujarat, Goa and Maharashtra over the next two to three days. At 11:30 pm on August 25, the deep depression lay centred 70 km south-southeast of Chittorgarh in Rajasthan. In an update issued at 2 am, the IMD said the system is expected to move west-southwestwards, affect south Rajasthan and Gujarat, and reach parts of Saurashtra, Kutch and Pakistan by August 29.
Israel’s Netanyahu warns Lebanon strikes ‘will not be final decision’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned He said the attacks in Lebanon on Sunday (August 25, 2024) were “not the last word” in his country’s military campaign against the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah.
Congress calls social justice a necessary step in policy framework to ensure justice
The Narendra Modi government quickly scrapped a proposal to induct mid-level officers through lateral entry into the bureaucracy to counter the opposition’s charge of “ending reservation”. However, it is clear that Congress will keep social justice at the center of its politicsOn Saturday (August 24, 2024), Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi called the caste census a necessary step in a policy framework that ensures justice.
Rajnath visits submarine testing centre in US
in a reflection Cooperation between India and the US is growing in the maritime domain and anti-submarine warfare (ASW)Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said this is also a priority area among the Quad partners. His ongoing tour in the US., visited the William B Morgan Large Cavitation Channel (LCC) at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Memphis, Tennessee, as India plans to set up a similar facility.
Coaches of Dhanbad-bound train detached in Uttar Pradesh, no casualties
At least 10 bogies of the Ganga Sutlej Express train going to Dhanbad got separated. Officials said that a truck crashed near Chakraj Mal area here in the early hours of Sunday (August 25, 2024). No passenger was injured in the incident.
With the Unified Pension Scheme, the BJP-led government wants to crush a key issue of the opposition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi may have repeated most of the ministers and Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) officials from his previous term, but some policy suggestions in his third term are different from that tenure. This is an indication that he has taken political lessons from the opposition’s Lok Sabha campaign,
Assam gang rape case sparks political war
Alleged 14-year-old girl gang-raped in Dhing, central Assam On 22nd August A war of words has started between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress,
Industry is facing tax demands due to non-linking of PAN-Aadhaar of employees
Many employers are worried after receiving demand notices from the Income Tax (IT) department For employees who have not adhered to the May 31 deadline to link their PAN and Aadhaar numbers to enable meagre deduction of tax on their income, some companies have reported tax demands even for workers earning below the taxable income limit.
Promotion centres for classical Telugu, Odia, Kannada and Malayalam demand autonomy for proper functioning
Special centres were established for the promotion of Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Oriya languages. Designated classical languages demanding autonomy They need to improve their methods to perform their tasks better.
Paris Paralympics: Jackie Chan to carry torch ahead of opening ceremony
The name of Hong Kong-born martial arts actor Jackie Chan was announced on Sunday (August 25, 2024). as one of the torchbearers in the lead-up to the opening ceremony of the Paralympics in Paris. The organising committee announced that the 70-year-old, known for his stunts and acrobatic fight scenes, will carry the torch in the French capital on Wednesday (August 28, 2024) afternoon, just hours before the opening ceremony. French actress Elsa Zylberstein and dancer/choreographer Benjamin Millepied will also take part in the torch relay.