Regional Conference on ‘Good Governance- Focus on Aspirational Districts’ to begin tomorrow in Thiruvananthapuram

open view web desk The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India in association with Government of Kerala is organizing a Regional Conference on December 10- 11, 2018 at Thiruvananthapuram on ‘Good Governance – Focus on Aspirational […]

Can special consideration be shown to man with skin disorder: HC asks Centre

New Delhi, Dec 9: The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre whether a man suffering from a rare skin disorder can be allowed to use solar control film on his vehicle as a “special consideration”. “Can’t you give him a special consideration,” a bench of justices S Ravindra […]

Swaraj India will not be part of any ‘mahagathbandhan’ of Oppn parties in 2019: Yogendra Yadav

New Delhi, Dec 9: Swaraj India president Yogendra Yadav said on Sunday that his party will not be part of any ‘mahagathbandhan’ (grand alliance) of opposition parties for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. Yadav along with other Swaraj India leaders launched the party’s campaign ‘Rashtra Nirman Ke Liye Lok […]

What Is France’s ‘Gilets Jaunes’ or ‘Yellow Vests’ Protest Movement?

The “gilets jaunes” or “yellow vests” started out protesting fuel hikes in France’s rural communities. Now, their demonstrations have turned into a national movement against President Emmanuel Macron and his government.  Courtesy: Wall Street Journal Published on Dec 7, 2018

France’s ‘yellow vests’: a movement of many shades

France’s “yellow vest” protesters are all angry at President Emmanuel Macron, but their different goals and grievances show how diverse the movement has become. Protesters turning out across France on Saturday highlighted demands ranging from better support for pensioners to the downfall of capitalism. The jobless millennial – […]

Body of murdered British backpacker found: New Zealand police

A body, believed to be that of murdered British backpacker Grace Millane, was found Sunday on the outskirts of Auckland, New Zealand police said. Formal identification would take place Monday, but police were confident the search for Millane had come to an end. “Based on the evidence we […]

Sexual harassment in the sky: Hong Kong flight attendants fight back

Immaculate-looking flight attendants who appear unruffled by the demands of a life spent in the air are part of the slick image sold by carriers — but Hong Kong-based workers are increasingly hitting back against sexual harassment. Female cabin crew told AFP of how they had been harassed […]

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