* World Day Against Child Labour 2024 On the World Day Against Child Labour, 12 June, the International Trade Unions Confederation (ITUC) demands urgent action to end child labour in line with global commitments and goals. ITUC General Secretary Luc Triangle said: “The world has made a promise to children to end child labour by 2025 as stated in SDG Target 8.7. But there are still 160m children working today. Governments must scale up their efforts to tackle poverty and social injustice, and propose urgent rights-based action as set out in the Durban Call to Action. They can learn a…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi held the first meeting of his new Cabinet on Monday evening. In the meeting, it was decided the central government will provide assistance to 3 crore additional rural and urban households for the construction of houses, under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY. The decison has been taken in order to to meet the housing requirements arising out of the increase in the number of eligible families. “It has been decided in the Cabinet meeting today to provide assistance to three crore additional rural and urban households for the construction of houses to meet the housing requirements…
A day after the swearing-in of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Council of Ministers, he chaired the first Cabinet meeting of his third term, with all NDA allies in attendance on Monday evening. Most of key ministers in the cabinet have retained their earlier ministries. There is no big surprise in allocation of portfolios. Gandhinagar MP Amit Shah has retained the Home Ministry, while Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh is set to return as the Defence Minister. Senior BJP leader and Nagpur MP Nitin Gadkari has retained the Ministry for Road Transport & Highways. S Jaishankar is also set to become the…
Rape-accused former Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna was remanded to 14 days in judicial custody on Monday. Following his first court appearance on May 31, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case had Prajwal’s custody till June 6, which was later extended to June 10. The special court for elected representatives hearing the case has also ordered his transfer to the Bengaluru Central Prison until June 24. Four women have accused Prajwal Revanna of rape so far. One of them was kidnapped, allegedly by his father and Holenarasipura MLA HD Revanna. Prajwal is also accused of sexually abusing…
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha supremo Prem Singh Tamang took oath as the Chief Minister of the Himalayan state for a second consecutive term on Monday. Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office and secrecy to Prem Singh Tamang and his Council of Ministers during the swearing-in ceremony at Paljor Stadium. Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) won 31 out of the 32 seats, thus sweeping the assembly polls in the Himalayan state while the opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) was confined to a lone seat. Tamang described the party’s victory as a ‘record’ as the state reportedly witnessed the most peaceful election of…
Suspected militants ambushed the advance security convoy of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh in Kangpokpi district on Monday morning, leaving one personnel injured, police said. The convoy was on its way to violence-hit Jiribam district when it came under attack around 10.30 am near Kotlen village along a stretch of NH-53, they said. Multiple gunshots were fired at the vehicles of the security forces, who retaliated, a police officer said. The driver of one of the convoy vehicles suffered bullet injuries on his right shoulder, and he is being taken to a hospital in Imphal, the officer said. “Security forces have…
By Nava J Thakuria The first & foremost principle of journalism should be an uncompromised commitment to serve and protect the interest of motherland. Along with the media persons, every citizen should come forward to play their roles with utmost responsibilities for the nation, and the journalists must support the people to fight against fake narratives, said Ashok Srivastav, senior consulting editor at DD News, while delivering the keynote address of the annual Devarsi Narad Jayanti program, organized by Vishwa Sambad Kendra (VSK) Assam at Sudarshanalay in northeast India on Sunday. He also opined that the increase in the number…
Narendra Modi took oath as the Prime Minister for the third consecutive time, equalling a feat that only Jawaharlal Nehru achieved in the past. Alongside Modi, Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, J P Nadda, Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Nirmala Sitharaman, were among the leaders who were sworn in. 30 Cabinet Ministers are taking oath, along with 36 Ministers of State and five Ministers of State with Independent Charge.President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of secrecy and office to Modi and ministers. Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind…
In a thrilling T20 World Cup match on Sunday, India defeated Pakistan by six runs despite a low-scoring game. India, led by Rohit Sharma, managed only 119 runs in 19 overs. Rishabh Pant top-scored with 42 off 31 balls on a challenging, two-paced pitch under overcast conditions. Pakistan, needing 48 runs off 48 balls with eight wickets in hand, seemed poised for victory. However, Jasprit Bumrah (3/14) and Hardik Pandya (2/24) delivered crucial spells, leading to Pakistan’s collapse to 113 for seven in 20 overs. Arshdeep Singh defended 18 runs in the final over, sealing a famous win for India.…
At a time Prime Minister Narendra Modi is taking oath at Rasthrapathi Bhavan, along with his council of ministers, at least 10 persons were killed and 33 others were injured when a bus carrying pilgrims rolled down a gorge after it came under heavy firing by terrorists in Reasi district of Jammu division on Sunday evening. Sources in the intelligence said the bullets were targeted at the bus driver, identified as Vijay, who lost control over the vehicle due to which it veered off the road and fell into a gorge. Reports suggested that at least nine persons succumbed due to…