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The Soviet Union ultimately collapsed from internal contradictions related to a faltering ideology, limited free speech, economic mismanagement, deteriorating international influence and an inability to deliver on promises of a better life that were painfully obvious to all but were not, for fear of brutal reprisal, discussed publicly until near the very end. Justin Trudeau’s leftist woke government is afflicted by similar if milder contradictions that in our free country the aggrieved population living under them is discussing quite openly — which suggests the government’s dissolution will come faster.

In a discussion paper, issued Thursday, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has invited views on initiatives to increase digital connectivity, digital affordability and digital literacy. It has also sought suggestions on steps needed to make satellite internet a viable option for providing connectivity in remote/ inaccessible areas. “While availability of basic access infrastructure is a necessary condition for digital inclusion, it cannot be treated as a sufficient condition.

The Italian city of Venice has been struggling to manage an onslaught of tourists in the budget travel era

Pakistan appears to be intensifying its efforts to bolster its nuclear arsenal, according to a recent research report by the Federation of American Scientists. The nation's economy has been in turmoil, marked by widespread protests against skyrocketing fuel prices and exorbitant power bills.

Hindi Diwas, a day to celebrate the significance of the language, versality and its originality. Hindi is considered as official language according to the constitution of India. It is believed that around 425 million people from all over the world speak Hindi as their first language and 120 million people speak it as their second language.

GST on generators and vehicles with diesel-powered engines. His words were meant to provoke, clearly, as is the minister's usual manner. The prospect of a tax on the fuel that powers all large trucks in India caused stock prices to plummet.

Pakistan have expressed their appreciation for India's recent accomplishment in successfully hosting the G20 summit in New Delhi last week. This gathering of leaders from the world's top 20 nations has garnered admiration from across the border, with one Pakistani resident emphasizing, «India has taken a good step.

India's G20 presidency was a breakthrough, said Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, adding there was legitimate and rightful recognition of a resurgent India as a global power. Addressing the research faculty of the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) at Sapru House on Wednesday, the Vice-President noted the widespread appreciation for India's role during its Presidency of the G20, and the success of the recently concluded G20 Leaders' Summit. Emphasizing that India was in a defining moment in history, the vice president urged researchers to make people aware of the achievements of the nation, stated an official release. «You are the window for every outsider to the country, and for every Indian citizen to the world,» he underlined. Highlighting India's rising stature on the global stage, the Vice-President traced India's journey from being part of the 'Fragile Five' to being the fifth-largest economy in the world. Dhankar added that some of the accomplishments that were taking place in India had once seemed beyond imagination for the world. «They can never imagine that this could happen in a country that has diversity of religion, caste, creed and language,» he elaborated. He urged research scholars of ICWA to be at the forefront of countering «pernicious, sinister narratives that are floated periodically about India». Stressing the need to engage in in-depth analysis of such narratives, the Vice-President said, «Your role is important in neutralizing such a crafted strategy only to taint, tarnish, demean, and decimate our Constitutional institutions.» The Vice-President, who is also the ex-officio President of ICWA, inaugurated the renovated library of ICWA at Sapru House.

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday launched the new e-Bhoomi portal to further ease the process of purchasing land for government projects with the land owners' consent. The government aims to purchase land in a transparent manner with the consent of the landowners, Khattar said. Now, apart from farmers, aggregators will also be able to offer land on this portal, he added. The aggregator must be an income taxpayer and must have a Parivar Pehchan Patra family ID, the chief minister said. The offer of land on the new portal would be valid for six months.

MUMBAI : Several individuals across India are unable to access their bank accounts online for reasons ranging from defunct user credentials to account turning dormant, with the system of resuscitating it an arduous process, a survey has found. Community social media platform LocalCircles said after issues were reported by banking consumers over 18 months, it conducted a survey to understand the type and magnitude of difficulties faced by consumers.

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have banned vehicles with Russian license plates from entering their territory as part of the European Union’s recent new interpretation of sanctions against Moscow over its war on Ukraine

Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that integrating advanced technology will make our judicial system more accessible and transparent. «With the Cabinet approval of eCourts Project Phase III, we are ushering in a new era of justice delivery in India. Integrating advanced technology will make our judicial system more accessible and transparent,» PM Modi posted on X (Formerly Twitter). Earlier today, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in its weekly meeting approved the eCourts Project Phase III. The project will have a financial outlay of Rs 7,210 crore.

The Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2024 will likely be 3.2% based on a jump in consumer price data through August, according to the Senior Citizens League. The resulting increase would raise the average monthly retiree benefit of $1,790 by $57.30. The Social Security Administration is slated to announce the COLA for 2024 in October. 

By enabling an additional interest of 0.5% over and above the existing extra 0.5%, SBI’s WECARE fixed deposit scheme has helped senior citizens earn more on their long-term deposits of 5 to 10 years. The scheme was launched during the pandemic on May 12, 2020, and it is valid till the end of this month, i.e. September 30, 2023, according to information on the SBI website.

Public Investment Fund (PIF) is co-ordinating the acquisition of players based in Europe, of whom it aims to place at least three at each of these clubs. Four state-owned entities have invested in another four teams. The PIF argues that its involvement in football is part of a broader project to diversify the Saudi economy away from oil and to promote physical activity among citizens.

Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday met 780 senior citizens in the national capital who were going to Rameswaram under the Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana, according to a report published by the news agency ANI. “Today, 780 senior citizens of Delhi are leaving for Rameswaram.

The launch of Russia’s CBDC, the digital ruble, will help spur de-dollarization, a former government minister has claimed.

Assam government brought amendment in the Panchayati Raj System, the state government has tabled a legislation for introduction of political symbols in elections of Zilla Parishad and Anchalik Panchayat and no party symbols for candidates contesting Gaon Panchayat (GP) elections. The bill stated that no confidence motion cannot be initiated for the first 2.5 years of the term of President and VP of Gaon Panchayat (GP), Anchalik Panchayat (AP) and Zilla Parishad (ZP). The bill stipulated reservation of seats for SC/ST by rotation in wards of GPs having more than 10% SC/ST population. Constitution of Ward Sabha.

A report says Poland is losing large numbers of Ukrainian refugees from its workforce as they travel to Germany to seek higher wages and government benefits in the rich Western economy

Yes Bank managing director, to deposit ₹50 lakh within six weeks in a case involving alleged mis-selling of additional tier-1 (AT-1) bonds. Kapoor had challenged the 7 September 2022 directive of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) imposing a penalty of ₹2 crore following allegations of mis-selling Yes Bank’s AT-1 bonds to individual investors. “We are of the opinion that prima facie the penalty of ₹2 crore appears to be harsh and disproportionate.

Supreme Court on Tuesday extended till September 25 the interim bail of former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in a money laundering case. A bench of Justices AS Bopanna and Bela M Trivedi granted the relief to Jain after Additional Solicitor General SV Raju made a request for adjournment. Senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for Jain, also agreed to defer the matter. The top court then postponed the matter to September 25 after extending the interim bail of the senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader. It also directed another accused Ankush Jain to be released on interim bail for four weeks on medical grounds noting that his child has to undergo surgery. The top court had on May 26 granted interim bail to Jain for six weeks for spinal surgery, saying a citizen has a right to receive treatment of his choice in a private hospital at his own expense.