The government is set to introduce and pass 62 bills in the upcoming budget session of Parliament. Key proposed legislations include the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, Official Secrets Bill, and Banking and Insurance Amendment Bills. The parliamentary affairs ministry has communicated these proposals to all concerned ministries for cabinet approval.
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Microsoft is implementing stricter performance management policies, including a two-year rehire ban for underperformers and restrictions on internal transfers. These changes aim to accelerate high performance and swiftly address low performance, aligning with industry trends toward performance-based evaluations. The company is also introducing AI-supported tools to aid managers in performance conversations.
BJP MP Aprajita Sarangi gave Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra a bag with '1984' printed on it, referencing the anti-Sikh riots. This followed a Parliament clash over Ambedkar, resulting in injuries to two BJP MPs. Priyanka Gandhi's support for Palestine and Bangladeshi minorities, displayed through bags, drew BJP criticism, with accusations of "appeasement" and comparisons to the "New Muslim League".
The Chhattisgarh High Court has reaffirmed that virginity tests are unconstitutional, violating the right to dignity under Article 21. This decision came in response to a criminal revision petition challenging a Family Court order that rejected a husband's request for his wife's virginity test during a maintenance claim dispute.
Ross Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki, criticized Elon Musk for neglecting Tesla and causing negative publicity through divisive actions. He suggested Musk should focus solely on Tesla or step down. The company is facing declining sales and worldwide protests, causing significant brand damage.
The Lokayukta investigation cleared Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of any involvement in the Mysore Urban Development Authority site allotment case. It revealed that Siddaramaiah became aware of the transactions only in 2013 and had no influence over them. His wife, Parvathi, returned the sites to uphold his reputation. Investigators found no substantial evidence linking Siddaramaiah to any illegal activities.
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