The Ministerial Declaration issued at the conclusion of the High-level political Forum (HLPF) reflects key elements of the workers’ call for a New Social Contract- its time to put them into practice. The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) welcomes the commitments in the HLPF Ministerial Declaration and emphasises the urgent need for meaningful engagement with trade unions to turn these commitments into tangible outcomes at the national level and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Notable commitments include: Decent Work for All: Fostering decent work and ensuring equal pay for work of equal value.Social Protection: Strengthening social protection systems.UN Global Accelerator: Recognising the significance…
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Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has approved the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA)’s US$ 34 million (Rs. 284.19 crore) project to develop an ‘Export-Import cum Domestic Agricultural Commodity-Based Processing & Storage Facility’ on a PPP model. The facility, covering 67,422 square meters, aims to streamline logistics, reduce handling stages, and extend the shelf life of agricultural products. It is expected to enhance pricing for agricultural goods, create jobs, and support growth in the sector, benefiting farmers and exporters while fostering rural development. It will handle exports of non-basmati rice, maize, spices, onions, and wheat and support…
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday held “wide-ranging” talks with his American counterpart Antony Blinken against the backdrop of an unease in India-US ties following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Russia. During the meeting, the US mentioned the importance of realising a just and enduring peace in Ukraine, consistent with the UN Charter. This comes after the US called on India to use its good offices with Moscow to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Jaishankar and Blinken are in Tokyo to attend a meeting of foreign ministers of the four-nation grouping Quad or Quadrilateral coalition. US State Department spokesperson…
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has allegedly got a threatening call from a prisoner from Dausa jail. He allegedly threatening to kill him. The call was received by police control room threatening to kill Chief Minister. The call was made by a prisoner jailed in a rape case had called Jaipur Police Control Room late Saturday night, said Inspector General of Police (Jaipur Range) Anil Tank. Police traced the location of the phone number to Dausa Jail. The accused has been taken into custody for questioning, he added. He said they are investigating how the prisoner got access to a mobile phone. “Dausa…
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday hit out at Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over the Valmiki scam, asking him if it was ‘Nyay’ (justice) to siphon off the tribal Valmiki community money. She said, “They (Congress) talk about ‘Nyay’ (justice) during the election campaign. Is this Nyay for the SC/ST communities?” Sitharaman indicated towards Congress’ ‘Ab Hoga Nyay’ slogan from the Lok Sabha elections. Congress had used the slogan asserting that it would provide justice to downtrodden communities and enact policies for their upliftment. Karnataka government is grappling with the accusations of a Rs 187 crore scam in the Karnataka Maharshi…
Manu Bhaker opened India’s account at the Paris Olympics 2024 with a bronze medal in the women’s individual 10m air pistol event on Sunday, July 28. She became the first-ever Indian woman and fifth overall to clinch an Olympic medal in shooting. The 22-year-old Indian shooter registered a score of 221.7 to finish third in the finals. Republic of Korea’s Oh Ye Jin won the gold with a sensational finish of 243.2 and her compatriot Kim Yeji finished second with a 241.3 score in Paris. India last won a medal in shooting in the 2012 London Olympics when Gagan Narang…
Former Deputy Chief Minister of Tripura Jishnu Dev Varma was appointed as Governor of Telangana by President Droupadi Murmu. He will replace the present in-charge Governor CP Radhakrishnan. Jishnudev was born on August 15, 1957 and belongs to the royal family. He has a wife and two sons. Joined BJP in early 1990s and participated in Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi movement. Between 2018-23 he served as Deputy Chief Minister and President of Tripura Badminton Association. Meanwhile, President Murmu has appointed Governors in various states including Assam, Punjab and Jharkhand. Lakshman Prasad Acharya has been made the governor of Assam with the additional charge of…
Making India a developed nation by 2047 is an ambition of every Indian, and states can play an active role in achieving this aim as they are directly connected with the people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday. He chaired the ninth governing council meeting of the NITI Aayog at Rashtrapati Bhavan, despite ongoing tensions between Opposition-ruled states and the Centre over claims of a ‘biased’ Union Budget. During his speech, he articulated his vision for India, saying, “Every Indian dreams of a developed nation by 2047, and states have a key role in making that happen.” Modi further…
At the 31st ASEAN Regional Forum in Vientiane, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stressed the necessity for the international community to take a robust stance against terrorism in all its forms. He called for dismantling terror sanctuaries and UN-proscribed terrorism financing networks and tackling cybercrime. Jaishankar reiterated India’s strong support for ASEAN unity and centrality, as well as the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP). He highlighted the synergy between India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative and the AOIP, stressing the importance of maritime safety, security, and the peaceful resolution of disputes following international law, particularly UNCLOS 1982. In his remarks, Jaishankar…
In a significant development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Ukraine next month and a concerted effort for the trip is being made by the officials of both countries amid renewed global efforts for peace in the eastern European nation, according to multiple diplomatic sources on Saturday. PM Modi is expected to visit Kyiv around the Ukrainian National Day on August 24 and is expected to travel to Poland next, the sources said. The Prime Minister met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Italy on June 14. Zelenskyy reportedly briefed PM Modi on…