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Argentina’s President Plans Mass Government Job Cuts

Argentina’s President, Javier Milei, has announced plans to terminate the employment of 70,000 government workers as part of his aggressive measures to trim the bloated state apparatus. While representing a fraction of the country’s 3.5 million public sector employees, Milei’s sweeping actions have ignited concerns and protests from powerful labor unions. In addition to the …

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Central Government Employees Anticipate Pay Hike and Arrears on March 30: 7th Pay Commission Updates

Central government employees are eagerly awaiting potential salary increases and arrears, with reports suggesting that they might receive them on March 30, a day earlier than usual, due to March 31 falling on a Sunday. However, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has instructed banks to operate on March 31, despite it being a non-working …

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Kerala Government Initiates Legal Action Against President Murmu for Withholding Assent for Bills

The Kerala Government has filed a lawsuit against President Droupadi Murmu for withholding assent for four Bills passed by the Kerala Legislature. Additionally, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan is being sued for delaying the Bills and subsequently reserving them for consideration by the President. The Kerala Government argues that the President’s actions in withholding assent …

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India Inc’s Board Sizes Decrease Amid Heightened Governance Scrutiny

Amid increasing scrutiny on governance issues, corporate boards in India are witnessing a reduction in size, according to a report by Excellence Enablers, backed by former SEBI Chairman M Damodaran. In fiscal years FY’18 and FY’19, the range of board members varied from 4 to 22. However, the maximum board size has contracted to 16 …

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Unplanned Urbanization Spurs Water Crisis in Bengaluru, IISc Study Reveals

An in-depth study conducted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) sheds light on the alarming consequences of unplanned urbanization in Bengaluru, with concrete structures engulfing 93% of the city’s landscape. Over the past five decades, the city has witnessed a staggering 1055% increase in built-up areas, accompanied by a 79% decline in water spread …

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Tamil Nadu Farmers Profit from Government-backed Bio Fish Tanks

In 2023, the Fisheries Department of Tamil Nadu introduced Bio Fish Tanks, revolutionizing fish farming for local farmers. These tanks, subsidized by the government, have enabled farmers like Sebastiyar from Thirukkanur Patti village in Thanjavur district to rear fish at low costs. Sebastiyar shared insights into this innovative venture, highlighting the assistance provided by the …

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Pew Report Highlights Surge in Support for Strong Leader Governance, India Among Nations Seeing Significant Uptick

As elections loom in various nations, a recent Pew Research Center survey underscores a notable trend: a growing appeal for strong leader governance, challenging the traditional framework of representative democracy. Released on February 28, the survey reveals that support for authoritarian leadership has surged in several countries since 2017, with India among those witnessing a …

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Nepal’s Political Landscape Shifts as Maoist Centre-Nepali Congress Coalition Crumbles

The political landscape in Nepal witnessed a seismic shift as the coalition government between the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) and the Nepali Congress, led by Sheh Bahadur Deuba, collapsed. Former Finance Minister Surendra Pandey announced on Facebook that Prime Minister Pushpa Kumar Dahal would swear in a new council of ministers on Monday, …

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Government Employees Prepare for Indefinite Strike Demanding Restoration of Old Pension Scheme

A consortium of trade unions and associations representing approximately 28 lakh Union government employees, including those from the Railways and Central Public Sector Undertakings, along with over three crore employees and teachers from state governments, is gearing up for an indefinite strike starting May 1. The primary demand behind the strike is the restoration of …

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PM Modi Confident of BJP’s Victory in Upcoming Lok Sabha Polls, Eyes Third Term

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed unwavering confidence on Monday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would secure victory in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, paving the way for the commencement of his government’s third term in June. During the launch event of more than 2,000 railway infrastructure projects valued at over Rs 41,000 crore, PM …

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