The debate on work hours in India escalates as L&T chairman S N Subrahmanyan advocates a 90-hour week, sparking online backlash. His remarks highlight intense work expectations contrasting with global norms, echoing sentiments from other tech leaders like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. The company supports his views, citing nation-building ambitions.
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During the Bhawani Deeksha Viramana event, QR-coded wristbands helped reunite 10 missing children with their families in Vijayawada. Approximately 12,000 children were tagged, with details securely stored on a server. Andhra Pradesh's CM emphasized skilled women employment through co-working centers to balance professional and personal tasks.
The Ministry of Education refuted allegations by Congress leader Sam Pitroda about objectionable content disrupting his virtual interaction with IIT Ranchi students. The ministry clarified there is no IIT in Ranchi and confirmed Pitroda was not invited to any event at the nearby IIIT. Any attempt to malign the institution’s reputation would face legal action, emphasizing the institution’s esteemed status and contributions.
An education festival was held at the Ainavilli temple in Konaseema district, where a special prayer was offered by placing one lakh pens at the feet of Lord Vigneswara. The event, marking Magha Masam Sukla Panchami, also included prayers to Saraswathi Devi and distribution of the pens to children, amidst large arrangements for devotees.
Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend Mauritius's 57th National Day celebrations as the guest of honor. Modi's visit highlights the strong ties between Mauritius and India, coming soon after his trips to Paris and the United States.
The Parliament standing committee on communications and IT has requested a brief note on potential changes to media laws by Feb 17. Following YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's controversial remarks, the committee discussed amending laws to regulate social media and OTT content, aiming to ensure accountability and prevent similar incidents in the future.
Union home minister Amit Shah inaugurates 10,000 multipurpose Primary Agriculture Credit Societies under an ambitious plan to create 2 lakh such societies nationwide in five years. These societies will support diverse activities and provide essential resources to farmers, promoting financial inclusion and global market integration.
UNGA president Philemon Yang will visit India for four days at the invitation of external affairs minister S Jaishankar. They will discuss key multilateral and regional issues, and Yang will also meet President Droupadi Murmu. He will travel to Bengaluru to visit Infosys and IISc, engaging with experts on India's innovations. Yang, former Cameroonian PM, assumed office in September 2023. Jaishankar previously assured India’s support for his vision on unity, peace, and sustainability.
The UP government has introduced strict guidelines for implementing the Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, mandating police to complete investigations within six months. Gang members will be barred from government jobs and schemes. Confiscation of assets is emphasized, prioritizing trials under the Act over others, reflecting a stringent stance on organized crime.
J&K lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha registered as an organ donor, emphasizing the importance of organ and tissue donation in saving lives and renewing hope. He urged public participation in this noble cause and advocated for making transplants affordable and accessible, with better information and support at hospitals to dispel myths.