The scheme, announced by the Narendra Modi government in 2022, envisages recruiting young soldiers, called 'Agniveers' after appointment, on a contractual basis for four years and retiring 75 per cent of them without certain benefits enjoyed by those who were not employed under this programme.
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A voting systems law the Louisiana Legislature enacted three years ago to placate right-wing election deniers has made the task of buying voting machines so burdensome that lawmakers are now repealing parts of it.
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Relations between the European Union and Israel took a nosedive on the eve of the diplomatic recognition of a Palestinian state by EU members Ireland and Spain, with Madrid suggesting sanctions should be considered against Israel for its continued attacks in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
Large protests have repeatedly gripped the capital, Tbilisi, as the measure made its way through parliament.
Relations between the European Union and Israel took a nosedive on the eve of the diplomatic recognition of a Palestinian state by EU members Ireland and Spain. Spain has suggested sanctions should be considered against Israel for its continued attacks in the southern Gaza city of Rafah while Israeli Foreign Minister Katz told Spain that its consulate in Jerusalem will not be allowed to help Palestinians. EU’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell threw his full weight to support the International Criminal Court... Читать дальше...
Hundreds of people living on this island recently voiced their frustration by attending a protest resembling those held in the Canary Islands last month.
Social Democratic Party (SDE) chair and Minister of the Interior Lauri Läänemets maintains that he will not agree to €6 million in cuts within the Interior Ministry's administrative area, but would be willing to immediately agree to cuts in the same amount from other sectors. Social Democrats likewise want to discuss social sector cuts to ensure they don't reduce pensions in the future.
Qatar calls the attack 'grave violation of international laws' and UN special rapporteur urges sanctions on Israel.
Social media accounts can now be erased if Chinese authorities think you're showing off your wealth too much.
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Mercure, a midscale brand under Accor, gains another footprint in Thailand with the opening of Mercure Bangkok Surawong near Bangkok's CBD of Silom.
A pretty little village near Whitby has banned pub crawls after being terrorised by rowdy stag dos.
The Supreme Court had struck down the electoral bond scheme, saying it violated the right to information and the freedom of speech and expression under the Constitution
Chelsea fullback Ben Chilwell admits former manager Mauricio Pochettino's departure was unexpected.
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Home Minister Amit Shah expressed concerns that the scrapping of the electoral bond scheme by the Supreme Court could lead to an increase in the influence of black money during the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. He said that an alternative should be debated in Parliament. The debate should involve all stakeholders including political parties, Shah said. He emphasised the need for collective deliberation to decide on a new solution following the court's judgment that the scheme violated constitutional rights.
Vanessa Croft grew up between the US and Anguilla. When she had kids, she decided to stay in Anguilla because life is safer for families.
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There is no returning to Manchester United whilst Erik Ten Hag is manager although some pundits are tipping him to go back should the coach be changed over the summer.
A cyclone flooded coastal villages, blew away thatched roofs and left hundreds of thousands of people without power Monday in southern Bangladesh and eastern India. At least seven deaths were reported.
Arsenal Women’s Leah Williamson has committed her future to the club by signing a new contract.