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The US can't be protectionist and world leader
US President Joe Biden's economic nationalism challenges the Pax Americana legacy. The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930 symbolises a protectionist era leading to global conflict.
Nobel laureate & short story master Alice Munro passes away at 92
Munro had been in frail health for years and often spoke of retirement, a decision that proved final after the author's 2012 collection, 'Dear Life.'
Alice Munro, Nobel literature winner revered as short story master, dead at 92
A spokesperson for publisher Penguin Random House Canada said Munro, winner of the Nobel literary prize in 2013, died Monday at home in Port Hope, Ontario. Munro had been in frail health for years and often spoke of retirement, a decision that proved final after the author's 2012 collection, "Dear Life."
View: The one thing that can slow AI's breakneck speed
Promoters of AI sell hope and assurance like previous revolutions. AI may make labor functions redundant, lead to reduced work hours, and render developers/champions unnecessary. Investments in human-like robots and hiring freezes indicate a possible future of RHRP.
Make beggars vanish, by rehabilitation
The article emphasizes the need to address the issue of begging in India, highlighting the negative implications it has on the country's image and economy. The Government of India's Bhiksha-Mukt Bharat plan, aimed at making 30 cities beggar-free by 2026, is seen as a positive step. The plan involves identifying begging 'hotspots', conducting surveys, and implementing rehabilitation programs.
'Bhiksha Mukt Bharat': How Modi govt plans to make Ayodhya and other cities across India beggar-free
The government targets 30 cities for a nationwide survey and rehabilitation effort to eliminate beggary, emphasizing adults, women, and children. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment collaborates with local authorities, aiming to create beggar-free zones by 2026. The initiative, part of the 'Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprises' sub-scheme, includes a national portal and mobile app for real-time updates. While 25 cities submit action plans, Sanchi reports no beggars.
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Karnataka Minister sparks controversy, says 'farmers wish for droughts as their loans get waived'
Noting that the state was reeling under one of the worst droughts and CM Siddaramaiah has already announced waiver of interest on medium term loans, he said, "Some (CMs) had waived loans itself, I need not tell you that, whether Siddaramaiah or Kumaraswamy or Yediyurappa (as CMs) have waived farm loan in the past."
Israel expands Gaza operation as mediator says hostage deal 'close'
Israeli forces escalate operations in Gaza, urging evacuations from targeted areas. Amid intense bombings, casualties mount, including over 80 deaths in Jabalia. UN condemns strikes on civilian shelters. Allegations surface of Hamas using hospitals to hide hostages. International pressure mounts on Israel to justify actions. Negotiations for hostages' release intensify. Families and nations plead for a ceasefire amid the humanitarian crisis.
Era of franchise leagues: Four months in 2023, the IPL is the eighth franchise event of the year
The Indian Premier League (IPL), with 74 matches in less than two months and a broadcast rights sale of INR 48,390 crore, is now comparable to top American sports codes and the English Premier League. The tournament has become a summer phenomenon in India, attracting demand for tickets and passes despite a saturated cricket calendar. Manufacturers and broadcasters have launched campaigns and offerings that attempt to reproduce the stadium atmosphere. With franchises owned by IPL team owners emerging in different regions, cricket administrators face questions about the league’s unchecked growth and compound effects on the rest of the sport.
Why Chinese companies are investing billions in Mexico
The participation of Chinese companies in this shift attests to the deepening assumption that the breach dividing the United States and China will be an enduring feature of the next phase of globalization.
FIFA World Cup 2022: Battle of the brinks
Desperation can reduce the best teams to tatters. It can also squeeze out that last drop that has somehow got settled at the bottom of the barrel.
What you need to know about Buddhist capitalism
A thousand years before that, the trading routes across the world were controlled by Buddhist merchant kings. This is one aspect of Buddhism that has been obscured by European historians who since the nineteenth century have been more eager to project Buddhism as an otherworldly religion.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan says Indore will soon become IT hub of the country
"Take a pledge with me that you will perform your civic duties, do a new good work with your business, employment, education and other works, which will take Indore and Madhya Pradesh forward. If we take one task separately, Indore will become a wonderful city in the world," Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said.
Punjab's agriculture sector to be presented as model before India: Arvind Kejriwal
"In Punjab, farming is a very big issue. Our objective is that just as we have presented the education, health and electricity sectors in Delhi as models, we will present Punjab's farming as a model before the country," the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said here.
Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao leads protest in Delhi; gives 24-hourr deadline to Centre for paddy procurement
Staging a dharna along with his TRS party leaders at Telangana Bhawan in New Delhi, K Chandrashekar Rao warned Prime Minister Narendra Modi, "Don't play with the sentiments of our farmers, they have power to topple the government." Farmers are not beggars, they have the right to seek minimum support price (MSP) for their produce, he said.
Yati Narsinghanand booked for controversial remarks at 'Hindu Mahapanchayat' in Delhi
Controversial priest Yati Narsinghanand was booked along with other speakers on Sunday for alleged hate speeches made at a "Hindu Mahapanchayat" that "50 per cent of Hindus will convert" in 20 years if a Muslim becomes the prime minister of the country.
Varanasi-based NGO turns beggars into entrepreneurs
Common Man Trust, a not-for-profit in Varanasi, conceptualised the initiative 'Beggars Corporation' in February and launched it in July. Laying stress on investment, and not on donation, this corporation envisages to make Varanasi --- represented in the Lok Sabha by Prime Minister Narendra Modi --- become a beggar-free city by 2023.
Govt to rehabilitate 20,000 beggars over next five years
In a separate response, the minister of state for planning Rao Inderjit Singh said that NITI Aayog has constituted a committee under its member V K Saraswat to study the new emergent hyperloop transportation technology and explore its technological maturity, financial and commercial viability, safety standards and regulation.
Kangana Ranaut defends 'India got freedom in 2014' remark, says will return Padma Shri if proven she insulted martyrs
The actress had said that India attained freedom in 2014 when the Modi-led government came to power.
What is Ayushman Bharat health insurance? All you need to know about what is covered, eligibility & more
Along with various diseases, the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme also covers Covid-19. According to NHA, the treatment and testing of Covid-19 will be done for free of cost at any of the private hospitals empanelled for the scheme.
Covid vaccination gives priority to health and frontline workers, most vulnerable groups: Govt
It is anchored in systematic end-to-end planning and is implemented through effective and efficient participation of states, Union Territories (UTs) and people at large, it said and added that the government's commitment towards the programme has been unwavering and proactive from the beginning.
Modi condoles death in firing in Cooch Behar, blames TMC for violence
"What happened in Cooch Behar is unfortunate and sad. I extend my condolences to the bereaved families and urge the Election Commission to take stern action against those responsible for the incident. Mamata Didi and her TMC goons have become jittery because of ground swell of support for BJP," Modi said.
The China syndrome: While the world is being Sinified, the resistance is gathering force too
Beijing has developed an extensive panoply of mercantilist, beggar-thy-neighbour policies. India is its victim.
TikTok parent ByteDance woos India's Gen Z with Resso
Resso, which calls itself the world's first social music streaming app, is also looking at expanding its service to Indonesia in the the next few months. The app has a scroll format (similar to TikTok) and allows users to discover music content as soon as they open the app. TikTok, which is part of China's ByteDance, has seen strong growth in its userbase in India.
A Pakistani's eye view of India@70: Is India turning from the land of the free into another Pakistan?
Author Moni Mohsin says the disturbing signs of hatred and intolerance that she has seen in Pakistan is taking root in India too.
Freebie culture made Tamil Nadu people beggars, alcoholics and lazy: Anbumani Ramadoss
Tamil Nadu's youngest CM candidate, former union health minister Ramadoss, is urging people to get out of "movie culture, alcohol culture and freebie culture".
Need to avoid beggar-thy-neighbour policies: Raghuram Rajan
Rajan has said there is need to avoid beggar-thy-neighbour policies & sustained exchange-rate intervention that induce capital outflows.
21% of country's beggars are 12th passouts: Census data
More than 3,000 beggars have professional diplomas, or are graduates and even post-graduates, according to the Census 2011 data.
Andhra Pradesh government offers beggars Rs 5,000 to stay away from river festival
The Andhra Pradesh government has come up with a novel scheme to keep beggars away from the crowded ghats where Godavari Pushkaralu is now being held.
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