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Japan has record 69,785 centenarians
Japan's centenarian population reached a record 69,785 this month, with 88.1 per cent of them being women, the government said on Friday, attributing the historic high to medical advances and increased health awareness.
Lalu has become politically irrelevant, says Pappu Yadav
Bihar's seasoned politician and Lok Sabha member Pappu Yadav says that jailed veteran politician Lalu Prasad has become irrelevant in politics and his main backer, the powerful Yadav youth, are desperately looking for a new face outside the Lalu family to lead them.
Infiltrators will be thrown out, assures Uttarakhand CM
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said that his government will weed out all infiltrators, irrespective of whether they are Rohingyas or Bangladeshis."We will now make efforts to weed out infiltrators from our country irrespective of being a Bangladeshi or a Rohingya. I appeal to the people of Uttarakhand that if at any point of time they suspect anything about anyone, they must immediately inform the government. We will surely throw them out," he noted.Rawat's remarks came days after Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal pitched for the implementation of a National Register of Citizens (NRC) across all states of the country, terming illegal immigrants as a "challenge" for the nation.The Assam Chief Minister, while addressing an event on the NRC issue, had underscored, "Illegal immigrants are a challenge for us and to answer this challenge, NRC needs to be implemented in all the states. It is a document through which we can protect all Indians."At the same event, ...
SC issues slew of directions to Centre, states for rehabilitation of leprosy patients
The Supreme Court Friday directed the Centre to consider framing separate rules for granting disability certificates to leprosy patients for availing reservation and various welfare benefits. A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud issued a slew of directions to the Centre and all states for eradication of leprosy and rehabilitation of those suffering from it. "Medical staff in private and government hospitals be sensitised to ensure that leprosy patients do not face discrimination," the bench said. The apex court further said that awareness campaign should be launched so that leprosy patients are not isolated and allowed to lead a normal married life. The court also asked the Centre and states to frame rules that public and private schools do not discriminate against children from leprosy affected families. The apex court had on July 5 directed the Centre to file a comprehensive action plan to ensure eradication of leprosy from the
Minor sexually assaulted in Delhi
A ten-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted on Thursday in Delhi's Mayur Vihar Phase-3 area.On receiving information, the police rescued the girl from a nearby park in the area. The victim also received injuries on her face.She was rushed to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital for treatment, who then referred her to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). Presently, the girl is said to be in a stable condition.Police is probing the incident. They are examining the CCTV footages of the incident spot in order to nab the culprit. Further details are awaited.
Varsity unveils handbook on rights of transgenders
Jindal Global University has unveiled a handbook on the rights of transgenders and gender non-conforming people in India.
Women in management at Japan firms still a rarity: Reuters poll
TOKYO (Reuters) - Three-quarters of Japanese companies have no female senior executives and the vast majority say women account for less than 10 percent of management, a Reuters poll showed, underscoring an uphill battle for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's "Womenomics" push.
US intends to pay Mexico to deport illegal immigrants
In a move to curb the alleged influx of illegal immigrants in the country, the US President Donald Trump administration has reportedly planned to offer Mexico USD 20 million in foreign assistance funds so that Mexico deports up to 17,000 undocumented immigrants from the United States, The New York Times reported.The notice which has been sent for a Congressional approval, reportedly, talks about paying Mexico, plane and bus fare to deport the illegal immigrants.The money will also help increase deportations of Central Americans, many of whom use Mexico to get into the United States. The notice further points out the fact that any unauthorized immigrant in Mexico who is a known or suspected terrorist will also be deported under the program."We are working closely with our Mexican counterparts to confront rising border apprehension numbers - specifically, a 38 percent increase in families this month alone - directly and to ensure that those with legitimate claims have access to ...
Saudi Airline to recruit women as co-pilots
In a bid to empower women, Riyadh-based carrier Flynas will be recruiting Saudi women as co-pilots and flight attendants for the first time."Flynas is keen to empower Saudi women to play an important role in the kingdom's transformation," Al Jazeera quoted the carrier as it opened its call for women applications.A spokesman for the airline further revealed that nearly 1,000 Saudi women have applied for the positions, indicating that Islamic kingdom's relaxation on gender restrictions.It may be noted, that women are not legally barred from working in the aviation sector, but the jobs have largely been held by women from foreign countries such as the Philippines.The recruitment drive comes just days after Flyadeal, another low-cost Saudi carrier, began posting jobs for Saudi women to work as flight attendants, Al Jazeera reported.It was in June this year, Saudi Arabia ended a longstanding ban on women driving cars as Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman seeks to improve women's ...
Transgenders observe fast on Teej wishing for Naxal free Bastar
In an unprecedented move, Transgenders in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district observed fast on the occasion of Hartalika Teej on September 12 to get rid of Naxalism in Bastar.Teej, one of the major Hindu festivals is celebrated mostly by married women for long life of their husbands and marital bliss.But interestingly, wishing for peace and prosperity, the Transgenders community in Bastar observed the day to weed out Naxalism from of the region.Around 15 transgenders observed the difficult fast, following all the rituals."We want peace in the area. The Naxal activities in the region are creating a lot of trouble for the common people. For the peace and prosperity of the people we observed this fast," said Riya Singh, President Kinnar Samaj.Bastar is one the major area in Chhattisgarh hit by the Naxal activities.
Bihar cabinet approves Rs. 1 lakh interim relief for mob violence victims
The Bihar cabinet on Thursday granted its approval for Bihar lynching and mob violence victim compensation scheme-2018 under the ambit of the department of legal affairs. The scheme will come into force with immediate effect.With the implementation of this scheme, an interim relief of Rs 1 lakh will be granted to the victims of mob lynching within one month of the incident. Bihar government will further give an additional Rs. 2 lakhs after the investigation is complete.Besides, lynching and mob violence cases will be heard in a fast-track court on a day-to-day basis. The court will ensure that the trial in these cases is completed within a period of six months.Principal Secretary of Cabinet Secretariat Department Sanjay Kumar shared the details of the cabinet decision in a press statement on Thursday evening.
Farmers in Kota commit suicide due to govt's apathy: Pilot
Ahead of Chief Minister Vasundhra Raje's Rajasthan Gaurav Yatra in Kota division, PCC chief Sachin Pilot slammed her, saying farmers in the division have committed suicide due to low garlic prices and the government's apathy towards the issue. He said garlic was sold for Rs 2 per kg and seven farmers committed suicide in the last few days because they could not get reasonable price for their crops. "After their suicide, the government started procuring garlic but only 90,000 ton out of 8 lakh ton was procured," he told reporters here. Raje's Gaurav Yatra is scheduled to begin in Kota division on Friday.
Doorstep delivery of services: Revenue, transport departments get maximum requests
The departments of transport and revenue have received the maximum number of requests for doorstep delivery of services, an official statement said Thursday. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had Monday launched the ambitious scheme under which 40 public services, including driving licence, registration of marriage, new water connection, birth, death and caste certificates will be home delivered. According to the Delhi government, the transport department has received 1,156 requests and the revenue department 1,127 requests till 1 pm Thursday. The food and civil supplies department got 540 requests, social welfare 252, SC/ST welfare 120 and Delhi Jal Board 111. The most-in demand services are caste certificate, driving licence, income certificate, changes in RC, water connection, mutation and marriage registration, it said. The maximum number of requests (1,527) was received on September 12, it added.
Uruguayan first footballer in Colombia punished for racism
Uruguayan midfielder Lucero Alvarez has become the first player in Colombian football history to be punished for racist abuse, the country's football league said in a statement. The Rionegro goalkeeper was sanctioned over "discriminatory language based on race" directed against Once Caldas coach Huberth Bodhert during a match on Monday won 1-0 by Rionegro. Alvarez has been banned for eight matches and fined 31 million pesos (USD 10,250). The 33-year-old denied using racist language but admitted to insulting Bodhert. "I insulted him, of course, that's normal on the pitch," Alvarez told Blu Radio. "But I didn't call him black." Bodhert was himself suspended for two matches and fined just over 500,000 pesos ($172) for "rude and offensive language" directed at Alvarez. During the post-match press conference, Bodhert claimed he had reproached Alvarez for insulting rival midfielder Johan Carbonero over his skin color. "I told him to show some respect, that foreigners can't come over here...
No state to be penalised for doing well: 15th Finance Commission
The 15th Finance Commission on Thursday said that no state will be penalised for doing well on the demographic and economic front.
Cuttack city Congress president, 16 others arrested
Seventeen Congress leaders, including party's Cuttack City president Muhammad Moqim were arrested early on Thursday for their alleged involvement in ransacking a police station two days ago. The Congress leaders were arrested by police in a swoop at different places in the wee hours for their alleged involvement in ransacking a city police station on Tuesday. Alleging vendetta politics, the Congress workers had stormed into Purighat police station in protest against the arrest of a Congress worker, who had actively participated in the Mondays Bharat Bandh, called by the party. However, the sub-divisional judicial magistrate (SDJM) of Cuttack Sadar granted them bail when they were produced in the court.
British parents who lose child entitled to bereavement leave
The first British government law to allow paid leave from work for parents who suffer the death of a child was given royal assent on Thursday by Queen Elizabeth II.
Modi first Indian PM to prioritise UHC; Rahul yet to match 'Modicare': The Lancet
A noted UK-based medical journal has said Narendra Modi is India's first prime minister to prioritise universal health coverage (UHC) as part of his political platform under the 'Ayushman Bharat' scheme, even as it added that Congress chief Rahul Gandhi was "yet to match Modicare". Richard Horton, editor-in-chief of the 'The Lancet', said the prime minister has grasped the importance of health not only as a natural right of citizens, but also as a political instrument to meet the growing expectations of the emerging middle class of India, which is engulfed in a "swirling epidemic of non-communicable diseases". "Rahul Gandhi seeking to resurrect the Congress and prove that India's greatest political dynasty still has something to offer, despite his promises to help lower castes, tribal communities and rural poor, is yet to match Modicare," Horton said in an article published in the journal. The Lancet editor-in-chief asserted that health will be a decisive issue in next year's general
Persecution of Pashtuns in Pakistan highlighted in Geneva
The European Organization for Pakistani Minorities has displayed a photo exhibition in front of United Nations office in Geneva on Pashtun Long March which took place after the killing of Naqeebullah Mehsud, a 27-year-old shopkeeper, of Pashtun origin on January 13, 2018.This is one manifestation of the misery heaped on the Pashtuns through the systematic proliferation of violence and extremism by the state over the years.The army claimed that Naqeebullah was associated with the Taliban. The incident was criticised by the Pashtun community worldwide, though it is not the first time such an act of brutality took place against the minority community in Pakistan.Nonetheless, after 71 long years of suffering, Pashtuns voiced their demand for justice in form of the 'Pashtun Long March', a nonviolent protest in Islamabad.The crowd put forward demands including justice for the family, the punishment of the guilty, stopping the extrajudicial killing of Pashtuns in Pakistan, removing land ...
Handbook on rights of transgender and gender non-conforming people launched
A handbook on the rights of transgender and gender non-conforming people was launched here Thursday. The Centre for Health, Law, Ethics and Technology (CHLET) of the Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) launched the handbook "Rights of Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming People in India" in the presence of representatives of the community. Speaking on the occasion, founding Vice-Chancellor of the O P Jindal Global University and Dean of the Jindal Global Law School, Professor C Raj Kumar said "academicians must come out of their comfort zone" and work with transgender communities. "There are very few educational spaces that provide opportunities to move beyond the classroom and engage with social movements that have the potential for fundamental social transformation," he said. He said the academic world does not give opportunities for such engagement but "we want such work to be taken forward for core research, community activism and advocacy". The handbook narrates the 2014 Supreme ...
