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In a welcome and novel move, the United Kingdom government is planning to treat extreme misogyny as a form of terrorism. However, the approach to handle the issue raises concern as relating it to terrorism, may lead to further complications.

Corrupt politicians and officials have been the bane of India for decades. Even as this breed embed themselves in different political outfits stashing their ill-gotten gains at home and abroad, the recent recommendations by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for India seeking to beef up the scrutiny of such tainted persons, is welcome. The FATF is a global action force to check money laundering.

Gold has touched $2,500 an ounce for the first time ever, marking a historic milestone in the precious metals market, a development with profound implications both globally and particularly for India, where gold holds significant cultural and economic importance. The unprecedented surge can be attributed to a confluence of factors that have reshaped market dynamics and investor sentiment.

The Model code of Conduct is in force in Jammu & Kashmir. Also Article 370 stays abrogated. Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti have no complaints. The two are happy that finally elections to the 90-strong J&K assembly elections will be held. CEC Rajiv Kumar announced the decision in New Delhi on August 16 and repercussions were felt in Srinagar.

Presently, Chinese investment is almost barred in India in the wake of security concern. All Chinese investments are subject to government approvals. They are not permitted through the window of Automatic Approval under the Foreign Investment policy of India.

Recent peace talks in Doha, Qatar, in the ongoing tensions in the Middle East have reignited a glimmer of hope of a temporary respite. Led by mediators from the United States, Qatar, and Egypt, these negotiations aim to broker a long-awaited ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. However, scepticism surrounds the talks, particularly because Hamas, the organization governing Gaza, is notably absent from the table. Hamas insists that any ceasefire must follow the roadmap proposed by US President Joe Biden on May 31, 2023. This roadmap outlines a three-step process aimed at reducing violence, exchanging prisoners, and rebuilding Gaza.

With announcement of Vidhan Sabha Election in Haryana by the Election Commission of India on August 16, the political parties in the state are now coming to their specifics after theirs being in election mode for weeks, especially after the Lok Sabha General Election results were out on June 4, 2024.

WASHINGTON: The Democratic Party’s presidential nominee Kamala Harris unveiled many campaign policy proposals on August 16. Some of the proposals are pro-people while a few others are not up to the expectations of the progressive masses of the United States.

The latest revelations by the US based firm Hindenburg Research have raised serious questions about the role of SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch as chief of the regulatory body investigating the Adani group’s various contraventions of the law and manipulation of stock prices.

Bangladesh has been reeling under intense protests and violence for more than a month now. A controversial Bangladesh high court decision reinstating a government job quota system that came on June 5 instantly triggered protests that soon engulfed the entire nation. In the ensuing pitched battle between protestors and the Bangladesh police, hundreds of protesters and police personnel were killed. As the protests became more intense and widespread, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on August 5. Bangladesh has been in turmoil for over two months, with all businesses closed during this period.