Page 18 - Social Issues
Mizoram CM presents tax-free Rs 10,692.30 crore budget for FY19-20
Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Thursday tabled the Rs 10,692.30 crore tax-free budget for 2019-20 in the state Assembly and emphasised on the implementation of the Socio-Economic Development Policy (SEDP).
Muslims group demands preservation of Sanatan Hindu culture and traditions
A group of Muslims, who have been residing in the Kathmandu Valley for centuries, have joined hands with the members of local Newar community in their demand for protection of Sanatan Hindu culture after the government moved a bill aimed at nationalising public and private trusts. Newar Muslim Society, a local Muslim group, carrying placards, took part in a rally on Monday in the heart of Kathmandu city demanding protection of the Sanatan Hindu religion and culture. "Sanatan Hindu religion could be jeopardised if the Bill, tabled by the Communist Party government in Parliament, gets endorsed," the group said. Guthis are socio-economic institutions (trusts), both public and private, that fund their obligations from incomes from cultivated or leased land assets. Depending on their obligations, guthis fulfil religious, public service or social roles and could either involve members from a common lineage, or several. The K P Sharma Oli-led Communist Party government has tabled a Bill in ..
Couple found dead at residence in Delhi's Jagatpuri
A couple was found dead at their residence in Jagatpuri area of the national capital, police said on Thursday.The deceased have been identified as Manas Chand and Laxmi."This does not appear to be a double murder. Prima facie, the husband murdered his wife and then committed suicide by hanging himself. So far, no role of any outsider appears as there is no evident forced entry or ransacking, the family is also not doubting any foul play from outside," said Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Shahdra Meghna Yadav."This was the second marriage for both, as per local enquiry and family version, the couple was not getting along," she added.A case has been registered under relevant sections of the law and investigation in the matter is underway.
Mother of two from TN commits suicide on TikTok
A 24-year old mother of two children committed suicide on Thursday in Tamil Nadu after she was scolded by her husband and prevented from using the short video-making app.
Congress to oppose Bill on triple talaq
The Congress on Thursday said it will oppose the triple talaq Bill in Parliament, saying a debate was needed on some of its provisions.
Pro-Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj taken into custody for dressing up as policeman
Vatal Nagaraj, President of Kannada Chalavali Vatal Paksha, was taken into police custody on Thursday for dressing up as a policeman at a protest demanding implementation of Raghavendra Auradkar committee report on police reforms.In 2016, a committee headed by Raghavendra Auradkar, ADGP (Recruitment and Training), had recommended 30-35 per cent hike in salary for police personnel.Speaking to media persons during the protest, the pro-Kannada activist said: "Government has to implement the committee report by July 13 or else, if the government fails, we will call for Karnataka bandh."The protest took place in front of Vidhanasoudha in the state capital.
UK home secretary puzzled by exclusion from Trump banquet
Britain's interior minister says he hasn't been told why he wasn't invited to last week's state banquet for President Donald Trump at Buckingham Palace. Home Secretary Sajid Javid was the only senior Cabinet minister not invited. Javid told the BBC on Thursday that he had asked the prime minister's office why, but had not received a satisfactory answer. He said: "I don't like it. It is odd." In 2017, after Trump retweeted a British far-right group, Javid tweeted: "So POTUS has endorsed the views of a vile, hate-filled racist organisation that hates me and people like me. He is wrong and I refuse to let it go and say nothing." Javid, whose parents came from Pakistan, is one of several Conservative lawmakers running to replace Prime Minister Theresa May.
Mamata gives striking doctors 4 hours to resume duties (2nd Lead)
Facing noisy demonstrations from striking junior doctors, an angry West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday gave them a four-hour ultimatum to withdraw their strike and warned of "strong action" if the situation was not normalised within the deadline.
JD-U to oppose Triple Talaq Bill in Rajya Sabha
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's party and BJP ally Janata Dal-United on Thursday said it will not support the BJP-led NDA government at the centre on the issue of Triple Talaq in the Rajya Sabha.
Delhi court sends member of Pak-based terror outfit to 5-day NIA custody
A Delhi court Thursday sent Mohammad Arif Ghulambashir Dharampuria, member of banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Falah-i-Insaniyat Foundation (FIF), arrested by NIA, to five-day custodial interrogation in connection with a terror funding cases. Some of the accused in the case are in judicial custody. Additional Sessions Judge Anil Antil allowed NIA to quiz Dharampuria in its custody. Dharampuria was arrested in connection to the case related to receiving of terror funds being sent by FIF operators to their associates through hawala operators to further nefarious activities to create unrest in India.
How porn ruins women's intimate experiences with men
Consuming porn instigates body-related insecurities in women that might not only reduce their interest in engaging in intimate activities with their partners but also negatively affect their arousal, a study suggests.
Hyderabad man turns saviour after brother's death, rescues 107 people from committing suicide
Where loss of life rattles people, Shiva turned into a saviour at the age of 12 after the demise of his younger brother.Shiva's brother Mahendra drowned in Asmanpet lake here.Mahendra was Shiva's only family and his death gave him a mission. He now stays near Tank Bund Lake and works as a lifeguard, so that no one else has to suffer the pain he once did.Shiva now saves lives of people who try to commit suicide by drowning. Till now he has saved 107 lives.Speaking to ANI, Shiva said: "People used to appreciate me for my social work when I was in an orphanage. My brother accidentally drowned in Asmanpet lake when I was 12-year-old. I went to the spot to recover my brother's dead body, following which, I started living around Tank Bund and started rescuing people who tried to commit suicide by jumping into the water. I also helped police in recovering dead bodies from the water. Till now I have saved 107 lives by directly jumping into the water and bringing them out."He further said: ...
Thai captain of shipwrecked Rohingya boat charged with smuggling
A Thai boat captain has been charged with smuggling 65 Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar, police said Thursday, after their vessel was shipwrecked off Thailand's southern coast. The same area was the hub of multi-million-dollar trafficking route, which unravelled in 2015 after the discovery of mass graves of Rohingya and Bangladeshi migrants along the border with Malaysia. Police said the boat, which was carrying the stateless Rohingya minority and was found on Tuesday on an island off the coast of Satun province, was captained by Sangkhom Paphan, a Thai from nearby Ranong province. Police said he was hired to transport the Rohingya to Malaysia and has been "charged with smuggling in illegal immigrants", according to police general Suchart Theerasawat of the National Police Office. "He was paid 100,000 baht (about US$3,200) by a Myanmar man," Suchart told AFP, adding that authorities were still interrogating him. Junta chief-turned-prime minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha has instructed agencies .
Australia seeks to bring more transgender people to sports
Australia set out guidelines Thursday to make sport more inclusive for transgender and gender-diverse people as it works to change attitudes and limit discrimination. The move, which follows widespread consultations, details how sports organisations can create more welcoming environments. Australia's move comes as debate rages globally about whether transgender athletes or those with differences of sex development have an unfair competitive advantage. The guidelines cover everything from victimisation, leadership and codes of conduct, to suitable facilities, privacy and the collection of personal information. They are designed for boards, coaches, umpires and other officials and staff, while suggesting organisations encourage high-profile players to champion the initiative. "Research tells us gender-diverse people, particularly young people, want to engage more in sport and physical activity but often face or fear peer rejection," said Sport Australia chief Kate Palmer. "Let's ensure .
Women live longer than men in Bangladesh: Study
People in Bangladesh now live longer now compared to decades back and the increase in life expectancy is more in the case of women than men, according to a government study.
Cabinet approves the Special Economic Zones Amendment Bill To Replace Ordinance
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Mexico to hold immigration talks with regional neighbours
Mexico will hold permanent discussions on the immigration issue with Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala, according to the country's Foreign Relations Secretary.
Information about LGBT communities incomplete, fragmented: UN
Information about the realities of the LGBT communities around the world is, at best, incomplete and fragmented, a UN expert has warned.
Cabinet approves bill against triple talaq, to replace ordinance
The government will introduce a Bill in the coming session of Parliament against triple talaq to make it an offence punishable with imprisonment of up to three years and fine.
Union ministers call on VP Naidu
Union ministers in the new cabinet have called on Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and apprised him of the activities undertaken by their respective ministries, officials said Wednesday. Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri called on Naidu on Tuesday, the VP Office said in a statement. "During the discussions, the vice president noted with satisfaction that schemes like smartcities and housing have taken off very well and suggested that the momentum should be kept up and implementation be accelerated in the coming months," it said. In his meeting with Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawar Chand Gehlot, Naidu underscored strengthening of various schemes for skill development, rehabilitation and empowerment of persons with disabilities. He accepted the invitation of the minister for attending a programme in Kolhapur in which more than 10,000 persons with disabilities will be provided with special aids and assistive devices, .
