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It is difficult to understand why the government is silent on job creation while it has been continuously bragging on record infrastructure spending year after year. For fresh job seekers, opportunities are shrinking regularly. The constant growth of unemployment for both men and women is becoming a cause of worry. Currently, the country’s annual GDP expansion may be the highest among the large economies, but going by the unemployment figures periodically churned out by independent agencies it looks more like jobless economic growth. Infrastructure expenditure is directly linked with employment.

Indian elections are intricate and complex events that involve millions of voters and multiple political parties. These parties rely heavily on contributions from individuals and corporations to finance their campaigns, as funding is crucial. A lot of black money also circulates during elections.

The wrath of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud fell on the man at the centre of the Chandigarh mayoral election controversy, Presiding Officer Anil Masih, whose surreptitious glances had made the CJI lose his cool nearly a month ago when he had blurted out in indignation, "Why shouldn't this man be prosecuted?"

While some senior INDIA bloc leaders are out to project the opposition camp as a non-starter of a conglomerate without any cohesive political framework, it is Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the main adversary who has been positioning it as the most potent challenger to his authority and the prospect of a consecutive third term.

If BJP’s two-day National Council Meet held in New Delhi on February 17-18 is any indication, bragging and boasting is emerging as BJP’s key election campaign feature in the forthcoming Lok Sabha election 2024. Delegates present there from across the country applauded every such utterance, and the party’s rank and file across the country loved it. However, among electorate outside the RSS-BJP clan, a murmur of disgust is visible, indicating if it remains a key feature it may boomerang.

Come 2024 Lok Sabha elections, a high decibel electoral battle appears to be on the cards between Trinamool Congress and BJP in West Bengal as the saffron outfit has positioned itself as the principal Opposition since 2019 elections. If the ruling TMC seems to be skating on thin ice with a raft of charges including coal and cattle smuggling, cash for teaching jobs scam and charges of sexual exploitation of some local women against Shahjahan Sheikh, a ruling party chieftain of Sandeshkhali, then the BJP’s post 2021 assembly poll electoral record is dismal with a string of reverses under its belt.

Yemen's Houthi rebels have demonstrated unwavering support for the Palestinians in Gaza. Unlike many Arab leaders who express insincere sympathy, the Houthi rebels, despite being from one of the world's poorest countries, have taken action by launching ballistic missiles at Israel and targeting ships passing through the Bab al-Mandab strait, a crucial pathway for global trade.

Lost pets bring heartache and worry to countless families every year. But a South Korean company, PetNow Inc., is offering a beacon of hope with its innovative app. Unveiled at MWC Barcelona this week, PetWayHome leverages cutting-edge AI and biometrics to reunite lost pets with their owners faster and more efficiently than ever before. Beyond its existing nose and facial recognition capabilities, PetWayHome boasts exciting advancements. Gone are the days of manual data entry errors – the app now automatically measures your pet's size and classifies their breed, streamlining the registration process. Additionally, zip code-based location information ensures you receive precise notifications about lost pets in your area, significantly increasing the chances of a swift reunion, the startup said in a recent press release.

Over the years, the successive union governments have taken several measures in consultation with the states and union territories to reduce overcrowding in prisons of India. Even the Supreme Court’s interventions have not worked. Each time, under trials have been released after remaining in prisons for stipulated period, matching numbers or more of the accused under trials come to overcrowd the prisons.

New Delhi: Spearheaded by two time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu created history as they piped huge favourite and defending champion Thailand 3-2 to win their first-ever Badminton Asia Team Championships title in Selangor, Malaysia, on Sunday.