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‘Burqa Ban’ in Switzerland
NEW DELHI: ‘Burqa ban’ in Switzerland comes close on the heels of a similar move by other European counterparts such as France, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, Netherlands, Bulgaria, etc. These nations have enacted a law making face coverings in public a punishable offense under the law. The proposal came into effect following a public referendum which trounced those opposing the move by a wafer-thin margin. While the bill is being viewed as a ban on the Islamic system of veil and burqa, the proposal aims to kill two birds with a stone – preventing violent street protesters from concealing their identity
International Women’s Day – March 8
LUCKNOW: International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on March 8. In the context of women empowerment, a seminar was held under Mission Shakti, in which, the speakers expressed their views on the subject of women’s rights and responsibilities’ and explained the participation of women in Indian society, and said that today women are standing shoulder to shoulder in every field to men and playing an important role in the development of India and has occupied higher to higher positions and performing their duties while discharging the responsibilities of family and society. In Indian culture, since the beginning of the
India Needs to Grow its Digital Workforce 9 Times by 2025: AWS Report
NEW DELHI: “Digital skills are rapidly becoming the nerve center of all actions by employees to perform their tasks efficiently. Covid-19 has set the ball rolling for complete digitization and accelerated the pace by which organisations and employees are adapting to changed circumstances and acquiring digital skills. Infact obtaining and utilizing digital skills are fast becoming the need of the hour,” claim findings of a report by Amazon Web Services (AWS) on India’s digital skilled workforce. The report further claims that at present India possesses only 12 percent of employees with proper digital skills and to meet the growing challenges
MP Introduces Night Safaris in 3 National Parks
BHOPAL: Are you a wildlife enthusiast? Then you also understand that nightlife in safaris provides a unique experience altogether. After all, spotting the activities of nocturnal animals is something that gives your adrenaline pumping then Madhya Pradesh is the right destination for you. Madhya Pradesh has introduced night safaris in three national parks including the Bandhavgarh National Park, Kanha National Park, and Pench National Park. Usually, tourists opt for day safari for security purposes. But those seeking to satiate their adventurous spirit do not want to miss nocturnal animals in their natural habitat that are compatible with night safaris. To
Ranking Downgraded From ‘Free’ to ‘Partly Free’ by Freedom House
NEW DELHI: The annual report released by Freedom House, a US government-funded NGO that studies political freedom around the world has given thumbs down to India’s status as a democratic and free society. Freedom House is a Washington-based non-profit, non-government organisation that has been conducting research and advocacy on democracy, political freedom and human rights since 1941. The status of India has been relegated from free to ‘partly free.’ The report on political rights and civil liberties, released by NGO Freedom House says ‘democracy is under siege in India.’ It went on to say that India “appears to have abandoned
India Participating in Exercise ‘Desert Flag VI’
To Boost International Co-operation & Operational Preparedness of IAF NEW DELHI: UAE Air Force is holding exercise ‘Desert Flag’ from March 3 to 21 at the Al-Dhafra airbase in the Gulf region. India is participating in the exercise for the first time along with the air forces of the UAE, US, France, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Bahrain. It is a three week long exercise which will be coordinated by the air warfare centre which is located at the Al Dhafra air base in United Arab Emirates. Indian Air Force is taking part in the event with six Su-30 MKI,
A first: IAF to participate in multilateral exercise to be held in Gulf region
NEW DELHI: Indian Air Force (IAF) is rapidly gaining traction as a partner of choice to participate in wargames across the world. The flexible approach of IAF to exhibit their prowess in the high-altitude region of Ladakh, deserts of Rajasthan and the Indian Ocean region is attracting every eye. After successful participation in the American ‘Red Flag’ in 2016, the Israeli ‘Blue Flag’ in 2017 and the Australian ‘Pitch Black’ wargames in 2018, the IAF is all set to join their Gulf counterparts in a multilateral exercise. According to a report, the joint exercise will witness the entire range of
US President Joe Biden cancels Trump’s green card ban
On February 24, 2021, current US President Joe Biden rescinded former President Trump’s decision to freeze green card applications and certain types of visas. Former President Donald Trump last year issued a green card ban in the US amid the Kovid-19 epidemic, stating that it was necessary to protect American workers in view of high unemployment in the US. Trump blocked many green card applicants from entering the United States. President Biden has reversed the ban, stating that some restrictions prevented some family members and legitimate permanent residents of American citizens from reuniting with their families in the United States
New guidelines on social media released by central government
On 25 February 2021, the central government released guidelines for social media and OTT platforms. Union Minister Prakash Javadekar, Ravi Shankar Prasad gave information about them in a press conference. In view of the misuse of OTT and use of social media, the Central Government has issued new guidelines on this. Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that crores of people use social media. Therefore it is important to stop its misuse. He said that the law made for social media will be implemented in three months and it will be monitored at three levels. Highlights According to the
Ban on private banks removed, government transactions can now be done
The central government has lifted the official ban on private sector banks on government-related bank transactions (tax and other revenue payment facility, pension payment and small savings). This information was given by the Department of Finance Services on 24 February 2021. Earlier, only a few private sector banks were allowed for these services. The central government’s decision has also been conveyed to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). After this decision of the government, consumers will get better services and facilities. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that private banks will also be partners in the social and financial inclusion schemes
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