US President Joe Biden | Photo credit: AFP
NC’s Omar Abdullah, Congress leader Tariq Hameed Karra, BJP’s Ravinder Raina face poll test today
Many prominent political faces from Jammu and Kashmir will be tested in the polls in the second phase of elections for 26 Assembly segments. The fate of former Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah will be decided by the voters of Ganderbal and Budgam Constituencies, who are seeing a cut throat campaign in the election season. Mr. Abdullah will face 16 top contestants in Ganderbal and seven in Budgam constituency.
In his final speech at the UN General Assembly, Joe Biden said the world is at an ‘inflection point’
In his fourth and final address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as US President, Joe Biden said the world is at an inflection point. He called on the warring parties in West Asia to accept the peace deal and called for continued support for Ukraine. Mr. Biden used the speech to explain some of his decisions in office and warn of future challenges, even as he expressed optimism about facing them. Speaking at the 79th session of the Assembly, Mr. Biden also used his speech to explain his decision not to run for a second term.
The unemployment rate is stagnant, shows a government survey
The Periodic Labor Force Survey (PLFS) for the period between July 2023 and June 2024, released by the Labor Bureau on Monday (September 23, 2024), showed no major changes in the unemployment rate, and there was a small increase in distribution. workers in agriculture and the manufacturing sector showed no growth in giving jobs compared to last year. Female labor force participation has also improved. The center has faced criticism for increasing the unemployment rate and reducing the number of working women.
The Center asked the Supreme Court not to hear a plea for immunity for husbands in marital rape cases this week
The center asked the Supreme Court not to hear this week a request on the vexed legal question of whether a man should enjoy immunity from prosecution for rape if he forces his wife, who is not a minor, to have sex. A submission to this effect was made by Attorney General Tushar Mehta before a bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chadrachud at the end of the day’s proceedings.
MUDA case: Karnataka High Court rejects Siddaramaiah’s plea
In a major setback for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the Karnataka High Court upheld the Governor’s move to grant permission to conduct an investigation against him on allegations of illegality in the allocation of 14 sites worth ₹56 crore to his wife Parvathi by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).
Indian Railways to overhaul the aging signaling system for improved safety
Concerned that many signaling systems remain functional beyond their recommended lifespan, Indian Railways has decided to replace signaling assets that have aged beyond codal. In a directive to the General Managers of all Zonal Railways, the Ministry of Railways stressed the urgent need to prioritize the replacement of signaling assets nearing or beyond their codal life. To avoid delays, this critical work will be carried out independently, without affecting ongoing infrastructure projects, including track doubling and the construction of a third or fourth line.
EY affiliates are not registered under the Shops and Establishments Act, Maharashtra Labor department officials said
The major irregularities were found at the Pune office of EY member firm SR Batliboi and Co, a Maharashtra Government labor department official told. The Hindu. The Maharashtra labor department team recorded the statements of some employees and asked for documents and details about the welfare policies implemented for the employees. The department is mulling bringing in guidelines to provide protection to young employees of large companies as they are currently not covered under Labor laws, top sources said. The Hindu.
Bangladesh returns BSF jawan after talks
A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan, who accidentally crossed into Bangladesh, was returned by Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) after a flag meeting. The incident was reported around 10.30 am in north Bengal when BSF constable Upal Kumar Das reportedly entered Bangladesh while he was on patrol in the area.
Sri Lanka President Dissanayake picks MP and former academic Harini Amarasuriya as PM
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake appointed MP and former academic Harini Amarasuriya as Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister, as part of a four-member Cabinet under him that will lead policy until possible parliamentary elections before the end of the year.
Israel is looking for 10,000 more skilled construction workers from India
Israel is seeking up to 10,000 skilled Indian workers in the latest eight-day recruitment drive which will be held and will conclude on September 25 at the Industrial Training Institute, Aundh in Pune. Officials in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said the current recruitment phase builds on the initial drive conducted earlier this year in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana.
Thailand’s king signs same-sex marriage into law
The Thai king has signed same-sex marriage into law, the Royal Gazette has officially announced, making Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia and the largest place in Asia to recognize marriage equality. King Maha Vajiralongkorn gave royal consent to the new law, passed by parliament in June, which will be implemented in 120 days – meaning the first wedding is expected to take place in January.
Published – 25 September 2024 07:00 IST
