130+ organisations and civil society leaders expressed concerns at the lack of transparency and non-inclusive consultation processes adopted by the Union Government in the negotiations for entering into free trade, comprehensive economic partnership or investment related agreements. In an open letter to the Govt of India, they referred to the ongoing negotiations with several countries, including the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, Israel and the European Union. Prominent among the signatories are, Jawhar Sircar, Member of Parliament; Shailesh Gandhi, former Chief Information Commissioner; Madhu Bhaduri, former Ambassador; Medha Patkar, Narmada Bachao Andolan; Prafulla Samantara, M.G. Devasahaym, former civil servant and Sharad…
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By Nava J Thakuria A Guwahati city-based acclaimed Assamese newspaper has been trolled in social media for using a fake photograph to narrate the horrible story of Manipur in the front page of 19 June 2023 issue. The social media users slammed the editor of Amar Asom for using a photograph, which has been lifted from Myanmar’s influential Mizzima newspaper, with a completely different content. The original news related to the announcement of the National Unity Government (of Burma) to take strict action against any member of the people’s defence force (PDF), who would be found guilty of killing the…
In a setback for the ruling government led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the Hindustani Awam Morcha announced plans to withdraw its support for the Mahagathbandhan. The President of Hindustani Awam Morcha, Santosh Suman has announced that the party will hand over the letter of withdrawal of support o Nitish Kumar’s government to the Governor today evening. “We will submit our letter of withdrawal of support to the Bihar government to the Governor. We have sought time from the Governor today evening,” said Suman. This is a big change in the politics of Bihar. Former CM Jitan Ram Manjhi’s Hindustani…
The demand for two-wheelers (motorcycles and scooters) has started picking up, which is driven by a change in consumer sentiments in the rural markets, which earlier had remained weak in the last few years. The pent-up demand in rural areas, which make up around 55% of two-wheeler sales in the nation, is expected to be a major driver of this fiscal year’s double-digit sales growth, according to several senior industry executives. Better agricultural output, the availability of water for irrigation due to healthy reservoir levels, the increase in the minimum support price (MSP) of the kharif crop announced recently, and…
On World Refugee Day, June 20, trade unions around the world demand that states undertake their responsibility to provide safe haven to those fleeing persecution, conflict and the impact of climate change. “Refugees do not only have the right to work, but they also have rights at work, including safe and healthy working conditions, equal pay for work of equal value and social protection. As trade unions, we stand with refugees and reiterate that our doors are open to them,” said ITUC Acting Secretary General Luc Triangle. Persecution, conflict and war in every region of the world means that millions…
The Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 will be conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur, in recognition of its “outstanding contribution towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violent and other Gandhian methods”. The award carries an amount of Rs 1 crore, a citation, a plaque and an exquisite traditional handicraft or handloom item. Gandhi Peace Prize is an annual award instituted by the Government of India in 1995, on the occasion of the 125th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi as a tribute to the ideals espoused by Mahatma Gandhi. The award is open to all persons regardless of nationality, race, language,…
The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu on Sunday expelled its platform speaker Sivaji Krishnamurthy for his alleged derogatory remarks on BJP leader Khushbu Sundar. The action came after Khushbu took exception to his “crass comments” and said the National Commission for Women, of which she is a member, will take up the matter by itself. “Sivaji Krishnamurthy is being dismissed from all party posts, including the primary membership, for violating party discipline and bringing disrepute to it,” the DMK said in a statement. Khushbhu took to Twitter to protest against the DMK leaders’s remarks and later addressed a…
Countries must address the “grave global harm” caused by the proliferation of hate and lies online, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said, launching a key report designed to shore up information integrity on digital platforms. Alarm over the potential threat posed by the rapid development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) must not obscure the damage already being done by digital technologies that enable the spread of online hate speech, as well as mis- and disinformation, he said. The policy brief argues that they should be integral players in upholding the accuracy, consistency and reliability of information shared by users. “My hope…
Self-reliance is not an option but a necessity, as India is facing a double threat on its borders, along with new dimensions of warfare that are emerging in today’s fast-changing world. This was stated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during a defence dialogue on ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ organised by STRIVE think-tank, a veterans’ initiative, and a media organisation in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. He termed a strong & self-reliant military as the backbone of a sovereign nation, which besides protecting the borders, safeguards the country’s civilisation and culture. Rajnath Singh stressed on the need to develop indigenous state-of-the-art weapons and…
President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu reviewed the Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad on Saturday. Addressing the cadets, the President said that their career is challenging, rewarding and highly honourable. They have to carry forward the great legacy of those who have served in the Indian Air Force before them. She said that the Indian Air Force has a very inspiring motto ‘Touch the sky with glory’, ‘Nabhah sprisham deeptam’. She expressed confidence that the cadets would imbibe the spirit of this motto and live upto the expectations the nation has from them. The President said that the great role played by the…