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Indigenous leaders and community members called for change after a First Nation’s woman was seen restrained at the Marlborough Hotel in Winnipeg.

₹25,000 per month (or less) is close to zero, implying they barely get past essential spending. Employees should get two choices: Whether to make any employee contribution at all (set at 12% right now), and if so, whether to opt out of the portion that goes to the defined-benefit Employee Pension Scheme (EPS) and contribute the sum fully to the core Employee Provident Fund (EFP) account. Effectiveness: Employment has shifted from being a lifetime contract to a taxicab relationship; most employees of this generation will have multiple employers, including themselves.

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BJP and its ideological fount RSS have prepared comprehensive plans to celebrate the historic occasion of Ram Temple consecration on Monday. To have a festive look across the country, BJP workers have been decorating cities with murals of Lord Ram on walls and placing saffron-coloured flags on top of houses.

Ram temple in Ayodhya is an uninhibited expression of India's eternal soul and start of a new cycle in the country's resurgence, President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday as she complimented Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the 'Pran Pratistha'. In a two-page letter to Prime Minister Modi, the president said that «as you prepare yourself to go for 'Pran Pratishtha' of Prabhu Shri Ram's 'murti' (idol) at the new temple built at his birthplace in Ayodhya, I can only contemplate the unique civilisational journey that will be accomplished with each step taken by you in the hallowed precincts».

Taylor Swift's residence in Tribeca, New York City. According to a representative from the New York Police Department, authorities responded to a report concerning a «disorderly person» on Franklin Street, according to reports. The incident unfolded, leading to the arrest, emphasizing the ongoing challenges faced by celebrities like Taylor Swift in maintaining their privacy and security. Law enforcement responded promptly to the situation, highlighting the significance of addressing such concerns to ensure the safety of public figures, as per reports.

Justin Timberlake, known for his last solo album «Man of the Woods» released in 2018, is fueling speculation about a potential new album. Recent trademark filings and cryptic social media posts have fans eagerly anticipating what might be in store for the acclaimed artist.

Chinese equities have continued where they left off in 2023 with the Hang Seng Index (HSI) already down 8% in the new year. China stocks extended their decline as disappointing economic data and Premier Li Qiang's comments on avoiding massive stimulus weighed on the market.

Samajwadi Party will be organising a 'PDA Fortnight' (Pakhwara ) from January 26 in all the assembly constituencies of Uttar Pradesh to rally support from the backward and minority sections, a party member said on Sunday. SP national spokesperson Rajendra Chaudhary said the details of the programme will be decided in a meeting of party office bearers.

Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, and the footage is now going viral on social media. According to a Congress party worker named Amock, when Rahul Gandhi's bus encountered BJP workers, Gandhi stepped off to meet them. «As Gandhi approached, they started running back from the yatra.

Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday accused the DMK regime in Tamil Nadu of banning watching live telecast of Ram Mandir events in Ayodhya as the non-BJP states in South have not responded to demands for a public holiday on January 22. The DMK government was unofficially claiming law & order issues to justify ban on live telecast, Sitharaman alleged in a series of posts on social media platform X. The FM called it a 'false and fake narrative’ as there were no such issues on the day of the Ayodhya verdict.

Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday declared a half-day holiday and a 'dry day' on January 22 on the occasion of the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya. «It is hereby ordered that half-day public holiday (till 02:30 pm) shall be observed on January 22 in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir,» an order issued by Commissioner Secretary General Administration Department (GAD) Sanjeev Verma said.

Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla at Ayodhya Ram Mandir on January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shared a playlist consisting of 70 bhajans dedicated to Bhagwan Shri Ram on social media. Taking to microblogging platform X, PM Modi wrote, “Over the last few days, many people have been sharing their favourite #ShriRamBhajan.

workforce. The country's low productivity levels, rather than low wages, pose a challenge. One solution to this challenge is to enable the gig workforce. The gig economy is multiplying as more people take temporary, flexible jobs through digital platforms. In India, there are currently around 7 million gig workers, and this number is expected to rise to 25 million by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of almost 12%. Read our complete Budget 2024 coverage here This growth is transforming the labour market and altering the models of employees, employers, and employability. The government's policies and investments will be vital in shaping and accelerating this growth. Many countries worldwide are experiencing similar changes, but India has the opportunity to lead the way. The gig economy can provide first-time employment and skill development opportunities, serving as a gateway to future workforce productivity.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma maintained that Rahul Gandhi should avoid visiting Batadrawa Than, the birthplace of Vaishnavite saint Srimanta Sankardeva, during the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, the Congress asserted on Sunday that Gandhi's visit will proceed as scheduled. All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary Jairam Ramesh maintained that Gandhi will visit the Than in Assam's Nagaon district as planned and urged that «no politics should be done over it». Gandhi is leading a 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' from Manipur to Mumbai, with the march travelling through Assam from January 18 to 25.

Maldives over viral social media posts by the country's junior ministers mocking his visit to Lakshadweep, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made a fresh pitch for the promotion of domestic tourism. During his recent layover at Lakshadweep, PM Modi called for the Indian island cluster to be developed as a destination for beach tourism. Addressing the foundation stone-laying ceremony of Khodaldham Trust Cancer Hospital in Gujarat, PM Modi urged fellow countrymen to take nine solemn pledges, including promoting tourism in the country. «Think about your country first. Do whatever you wish for your country first.

Pran Pratishtha' ceremony and to honour the inauguration of the grand temple scheduled for tomorrow, jewellery retailer Senco Gold and Diamonds announced on Sunday the launch of a new 'SiyaRam Collection'. This collection, according to Senco, honours the devotional tie that unites Ram, Sita, Lakshman, and Hanuman and commemorates the impending temple, which is expected to serve as a symbol of social, cultural, and spiritual harmony during the revered «Pran Pratishtha» of Lord Ram. «Our SiyaRam Collection is a perfect tribute to the personification of love, peace and perfection amongst Ram, Sita, Lakshman, and Hanuman. This collection exudes artistic brilliance and serves as a poignant reminder of the timeless values that shape our lives.

think tank that functions under the union home ministry has issued an advisory and alert against a variety of scams that take place on popular social media messaging platform WhatsApp leading to cyber crimes and financial frauds. The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) has identified seven types of such frauds that includes tricking through missed calls, video calls, in the name of job offers and investment plans, impersonation, hijacking and screen share. As part of the 'hijacking' scam, the eight page advisory-cum-alert said, the scammers take unauthorised access to the victim's WhatsApp (WA) account and request money from their contacts.

Business and political elites descended on the Swiss Alpine snows of Davos to suss out “rebuilding trust” in a splintering world

Nirmal Jain, Founder of IIFL Group, has praised the transformative impact of the Modi government's decade-long rule, drawing parallels between the current era and the concept of Ram Rajya—a time characterized by peace, prosperity, and swift justice according to Maharshi Valmiki and Mahatma Gandhi. «Modi government’s regime in the last ten years has brought us as close to Ram Rajya as one can imagine in the modern era. Maharshi Valmiki described Ram Rajya as the era of peace and prosperity, bereft of thieves, robbers, diseases and so on.

Multicoin Capital, a leading crypto venture capital firm, recently outlined its excitement and predictions for 2024, providing a glimpse into the future of the crypto landscape.