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Equal Grounding! Karnataka Passes Bill Permitting Women To Work Night Shift At Factories
During the pandemic, the state had directed factories to permit women to work night shifts with their consent. In a positive step, the Karnataka Legislative Assembly has now passed a bill enabling women the right to work during their preferred hours of the day.
Supreme Court Directs Manjunatha To Approach Karnataka HC On Caste Certificate Issue
Kothur G. Manjunatha, a Mulbagal MLA who had previously been disqualified, was urged by the Supreme Court on Thursday to appeal against the decision of the caste verification committee that he belonged to the ‘Bairagi’ caste, which is considered to be among the Other Backward Classes.
‘Huge Resource’: In A First, Supreme Court Live Transcripts Hearings Using AI Technology
In a first in the Supreme Court’s history, the court utilised AI and NLP technology to transcript the arguments and hearings. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said that such a permanent record would be a huge resource for judges, lawyers, and law students.
Reviving Water Bodies! Meet India’s Pond Man, Who Left His Engineering Job To Transform Nature
The depletion of water bodies is an alarming issue across India, as ponds and wetlands are necessary to sustain various life forms. To revive the water bodies, Ramveer Tanwar, a native of Greater Noida and an engineering graduate, left his job, and he is now widely called the ‘Pond Man of India.’
Disparity In Education! Know Why Schools In Rural India Lack Basic Hygiene & Infrastructure
The quality of education is majorly dependent on physical infrastructures such as the availability of electricity for digital education, adequate classrooms, and hygiene maintenance, among others. These facilities are maintained in most urban private and government schools, but rural students face most of the challenges.
Turkey-Syria Earthquake: 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Weeks After Deadly Tremors That Claimed 47,000 Lives
Hatay Mayor Lutfu Savas conveyed that initial rescue missions suggest that the quake that struck Hatay claimed three lives and injured at least 200. The 6.4 magnitude earthquake comes two weeks after the deadly Turkey-Syria earthquake that killed over 47,000.
Alarming! Even Brief Exposure To Traffic Pollution Can Disrupt Brain Functioning, Reveals Study
A new research study reveals that exposure to traffic pollution for even a couple of hours could change the brain’s default mode network. This can potentially affect the person’s thinking and working capacities.
Housing Society’s Viral Notice Sparks Outrage Over Alleged Caste Discrimination
The secretary of the building stated in the notice that the flat should only be rented to families and that there had been complaints of apartments being rented out by owners to single men and women of different castes.
This Radio Channel Connected Hundreds Of Displaced Kashmiri Pandits: Know More
Jammu-based ‘Radio Sharda’ has been taking the culture and pertinent issues faced by the Kashmiri pandits to the world for over a decade. It has now become a household name that has rekindled memories of the beloved valley among several displaced families.
Over 2,700 Violations Carried Out By Influencers; Instagram Tops List
Ever since the Advertising Standards Council of India set the advertising guidelines for social media influencers, there have been complaints of over 2,700 violations. Instagram and Youtube topped the platforms where such violations were repeatedly noted.
Double-Edged Sword? Post About IT Company’s Unique Way To Promote Work-Life Balance Receives Mixed Reactions
“Warning! Your shift time is over. The office system will shut down in 10 mins. Please go home!” reads the system of an IT company to promote work-life balance. Here’s how netizens are reacting to this system.
‘Vibrant Villages Programme’: Centre Approves Rs 4,800 Crores For Development Of Border Villages
Announcing the fund allocation for the development of border villages in the North, minister Anurag Thakur said that the border regions brims with beauty and opportunities. With the borders coming under the Vibrant Villages Programme, the quality of life of people and the land is expected to be enhanced.
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