By S.N. Sahu India’s record of taking up labour issues in a progressive manner predates the observation of May Day, on May 1, 1891, as the first international Labour Day. In 1884, seven years before the commencement of May Day celebrations in 1891, Narayan M. Lokhande, hailed as the father of trade union movement in […]
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By Harihar Swarup In a Batch of petitions challenging the law of sedition, contained in section 124A of the Indian Penal Code, the Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a slew of interim directions. Things came to a head because the Central Government, instead of defending the constitutionality of the provision, proposed to reconsider the law […]
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By Dr. Gyan Pathak Workforce in India is being crushed between inflation and joblessness chiefly on account of wrong policy stance of the Narendra Modi government and the pandemic may be just an additional excuse. Retail inflation (CPI) in April soared to a 8-year high, ie the entire period of Modi Raj, and touched 7.79 […]
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By James M Dorsey When Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, he laid down a marker for a critical mass of world leaders who, like him, think in civilizational rather than national terms. In the minds of these leaders, the stakes in Ukraine are about much more than the future of a former Soviet republic […]
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Arabian Post Staff Under President Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE saw its position and proactive role on the regional and international scene boosted, forging robust relations with the outer world on the basis of mutual respect and unwavering commitment to resolving global disputes through diplomacy. The prudent leadership of the late Sheikh Khalifa contributed to advancing the stature of the UAE as a regional […]
By Ashis Biswas In some Indian states, the two major regional parties the Trinamool Congress and Aam Aadmi Party, sworn as they are to battle against the ruling BJP — find themselves unavoidably drawn into a bitter struggle to upstage each other in their quest to achieve organizational growth. Both Ms Mamata Banerjee (TMC) and […]
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By Dr B K Kango The present strategy and structure of trade unions, evolved during the period when welfare economics prevailed and existing technology saw the evolution of big corporations with big manufacturing units, employing hundreds and hundreds of workers. The evolution of Fordism with assembly line production, deskilling of workers, etc, was seen during […]
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By Prakash Karat The May 9 incidents of violence in Sri Lanka bought into sharp relief the deteriorating situation caused by the grave economic crisis which has gripped the country. The economic crisis has now engulfed the political system and the entire society. At the heart of this maelstrom is the Rajapaksa family regime. President […]
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By Krishna Jha The 75th year of Indian independence, which the government named as ‘Amrith Kaal’ is marked by the growl of the bulldozers. It has become a day-to-day affair in the national capital where the authorities come with bulldozers to the neighbourhood of Delhi where the poor people dwell in huge numbers. Jahangirpuri, Govindpuri, […]
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Every day, more and more people use cryptocurrencies. They have several advantages over traditional currencies, such as lower transaction fees and more security. Because of this, the number of crypto exchanges has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years. This can make it hard to decide which exchange is best for you. This article will discuss the most important things to think about when choosing a […]
Sri Lankan authorities issued shoot-on-sight orders on Tuesday to quell unrest that has seen buildings and vehicles set ablaze a day after the island was rocked by deadly violence and rioting. With thousands of security forces enforcing a curfew, the defence ministry said troops “have been ordered to shoot on sight anyone looting public property […]
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 11 May 2022 – Digital Business Lab and Standard Insights conducted a survey campaign in Hong Kong to understand the active population’s perception, preferences, and opinions on potential restrictions of social media & communication platforms in the future. Hong Kong’s media landscape has witnessed a seismic shift in the last few years. From films being deemed a threat to national […]
By Arun Kumar Shrivastav Indian tax authorities are planning to levy the highest 28% GST on crypto activities, various media reports said on Monday quoting unnamed sources. Right now, Indian crypto exchanges pay 18% GST as they are considered intermediaries providing financial services. The GST Council is believed to have set up a law committee […]
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With enabled instant location of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) tags – connected to individuals and critical equipment, to supply real-time and historic contact tracing, with increased precision accuracy and additional new features. PARIS, FRANCE – News Direct – 10 May 2022 – Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, a leading provider of network, communications and cloud solutions tailored to customers’ industries is placing AI (Artificial Intelligence) and ML (Machine Learning) at […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 10 May 2022 – Hang Seng Bank understands the importance of nurturing the youth and is committed to launching new services and products for all young customers to meet their financial needs at different stages of life and supporting them to move towards their dreams and thrive together. To help them take the first steps in financial management, Hang Seng […]
Following provocative vandalism of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly building this morning and a banned group’s ‘Khalistan’ referendum call, the hill state has stepped up security from tonight. Interstate borders have been sealed and police barricades placed there. Strict vigil of hotels and other “probable hideouts” has also been ordered. Bomb disposal units have been put on […]
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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur has ordered an investigation after flags of ‘Khalistan’ were found draped over the gates and boundary wall of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly in Dharamshala this morning. Pro-Khalistan graffiti was also painted the walls. The state police said they suspect the involvement of tourists from Punjab. The state, Chief […]
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James M Dorsey Malaysia has emerged as a potential external operations base for Hamas, the Islamist group that controls the Gaza Strip if Turkey expels or restricts the group’s movements as a part of its rapprochement with Israel. Turkey has in recent months deported Hamas activists or refused them entry into the country as it sought to improve its troubled relations with Israel, according to Israeli press reports. […]
NEW DELHI, INDIA – Media OutReach – 6 May 2022 – India’s small businesses are the most innovative in the Asia-Pacific region, for the second consecutive year, according to a survey by one of the world’s largest professional accounting bodies, CPA Australia. Combined with a very strong domestic economy, this is expected to make Indian small businesses one of the Asia-Pacific’s top performers in 2022. CPA Australia’s […]
India and France on Wednesday called for “an immediate cessation of hostilities” in Ukraine, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi again stopping short of condemning Russia’s invasion of its neighbour. India, which imports much of its military hardware from Russia, has long walked a diplomatic tightrope between the West and Moscow – notably refusing to denounce […]
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By Dr. Gyan Pathak Press freedom in India is in crisis though there are over one lakh newspapers including 36,000 weeklies and 380 TV news channels. Such an abundance of outlets conceals tendencies toward the concentration of ownership while media in politically partitioned, journalists facing violence and authoritarian pressures, legal framework no more protective, economic […]
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By Harihar Swarup Through months of melodrama in Pakistan, many experts expected that the army may intervene again in the name of saving the people from an “incompetent and self-serving” political class. Some experts believe that Pakistan army will avoid taking responsibility for a troubled economy and the evolving complexities of geopolitics. In reality, the […]
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By James M Dorsey When US Defence Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III declared that Washington wanted to see Russia so “weakened” that it would no longer be able to invade a neighbouring state, he lifted the veil on US goals in Ukraine. He also held out the prospect of a long-term US-Russian contest for power […]
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