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The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of the sexual assault on a student on the Anna University campus in Chennai. The NCW Chairperson has directed the Tamil Nadu DGP to ensure free medical care and protection to the complainant; add Section 71 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, to the First Information Report for stricter punishment; and take action against officers for publicly revealing the complainant’s identity. “The accused is a habitual offender, with the Tamil Nadu police failing to act on previous cases. This negligence has emboldened him to commit such crimes, raising concerns about the collapsing law and order in Tamil Nadu,” the Commission posted on social media. Greater Chennai City Police Commissioner A. Arun said the police would give a reply to the NCW. Published - December 27, 2024 12:20 am IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp RedditGovernment’s forecast of 6 percent economic growth for next year has undergone a stress test to assess its realism, taking into account various fiscal risks, including exchange controls and natural disasters, along with other macro-economic fundamentals. Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube said the 2025 National Budget sought to build resilience and the Government forecast a brighter future going into the New Year. Prof Ncube said this in Senate last week while responding to concerns raised by lawmakers during a debate on the 2025 National Budget that the Legislature has since passed. “Have we taken care of risks that might arise as we focus on such a brighter future for the country into next year? We have done a stress test of the Budget by considering various scenarios to say, suppose we have some macro-economic risks and maybe we are wrong in terms of our Gross Domestic Product forecast of 6 percent for whatever reason, suppose it turns out to be 2 percent lower and what will happen and we do those simulations. “We also look into how, for instance, exchange rate risks could impact the budget. We look into the impact of commodity risks and some other contingent liabilities that come out of nowhere but impact the fiscal position. We also consider the impact of natural disasters that are unforeseen and some public debt risk,” he said. Prof Ncube said the national budget also focussed on building resilience and not necessarily as a recurrent budget alone as what was suggested by some Senators. Earlier, some Senators had said the budget was skewed towards more recurrent expenditure as opposed to investment or capital expenditure thereby compromising its resilience. “Recurrent expenditure can have resilience characteristics. Resilience is quite broad. Our expenditure on the Pfumvudza/Intwasa Programme speaks to building resilience in our rural areas so as to cushion our rural farmers from the vagaries of climate. By the way, 60 percent of Pfumvudza/Intwasa farmers are women. So, you can see the impact of that Budget expenditure item on the gender equity issues, but also our overall social protection on the budget, whether it is Basic Education Assistant Module (BEAM) or whether it is looking at the grey mitigation programme, all those social protection programmes which are just simple recurrent expenditure programmes, our items speak to resilience,” he said. Both recurrent expenditure and investment can have resilience characteristics, said Prof Ncube. “The resilience characteristics from infrastructure will come from investment in irrigation. I think that is an obvious one or indeed, building dams, but with a view of evacuating the water onto the fields and eventually irrigation. So, all of that is a resilience which the budget is supporting,” he said. Prof Ncube said in terms of foreign currency receipts, he acknowledged the role played by the diaspora adding he expected them to send more money to Zimbabwe next year. He said the Treasury had also made initiations to stimulate domestic car production through the retention of duty on bus imports. “We believe now we have quite a lot of buses and we have re-introduced duty on commuter buses. We are supporting a programme of incentivising the import of knocked down kits which will then be assembled at facilities such as Willowvale, Deven Engineering or Quest among others. We are encouraging the use of greener cars in order to reduce pollution,” he said. Zanu PF Chief Whip, Cde Pupurai Togarepi expressed optimism that the Budget will cater for key Government operations necessary to achieve Vision 2030. “The vision aims to achieve an upper middle-income economy by 2030 and the Budget spoke to this vision by providing vital resources to productive sectors of the economy. “As you are aware, our productive sectors include agriculture, mining, industry and commerce and tourism. These sectors were adequately equipped to ensure they continue to contribute to economic growth which is projected to leapfrog by 6 percent by the end of 2025. “Other sectors such as transport and energy which provide essential infrastructure and power to facilitate industrial activities were also catered for and we expect the energy generation capacity to improve by midyear,” he said. Cde Togarepi noted that through the Finance Bill, the Budget tried to strike a balance between reducing the tax burden on companies while also ensuring that the Government had adequate funding to run its operations. “No country can prosper without its citizens paying taxes. MPs encouraged the Minister to widen the tax base. A culture of paying tax is key to economic development,” he said. Wallace Ruzvidzo, Herald Reporter As Zimbabwe celebrates Christmas and prepares for a new year, President Mnangagwa has called for responsible behaviour among the general citizenry. The President spread some holiday cheer by wishing Zimbabweans a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. In his Christmas and New Year message delivered at State House at the [...] Samuel Kadungure, Manicaland Bureau Zanu PF Central Committee member Cde Jenfan Muswere has clarified the party’s resolution making process saying decisions made at the recent Annual People’s Conference are binding because they were unanimously adopted. Cde Muswere said when the resolutions were read out to the conference delegates, none in the house opposed them. Among [...] By Daglous Masveta Some residents of St Mary’s Chitungwiza are facing the possibility of having a bleak Christmas due to a sewage problem that has persisted for months. For over three months, residents of 63, 64, 65, and 66 Nehanda Close, St Mary’s, just a stone’s throw from St Mary’s Police Station, have been grappling [...]
NoneIn a landmark moment at the on December 2, 2024, the logo of was unveiled by Dr. R.N. Padaria, Joint Director (Extension), ICAR, along with Malakajappa Sarawad, Vice President - Sales & Marketing of Arqivo Crop Solutions; JACS Rao, CEO of the State Medicinal Plants Board, Chhattisgarh; and MC Dominic, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Krishi Jagran, among other esteemed dignitaries on the dais. The event, held at the IARI Grounds in New Delhi, marked a significant milestone for the agriculture industry, highlighting the collaborative spirit and innovation driving the sector forward. , the parent company of Arqivo, has established itself as a leader in the agrochemical industry. Headquartered in Chennai and operates globally over 90 countries with 9 international subsidiaries across Latin America, Central America, Europe, Middle East & Asia. Tagros has gained an international reputation for delivering high-quality products in and allied segments. The unveiling of Arqivo's logo symbolizes the company's commitment to further enhancing agricultural practices and offering cutting-edge solutions to farmers globally. Tagros operates 4 advanced manufacturing facilities at Dahej, Panoli, Ankleshwar and Cuddalore. These facilities underscore the company's ability to scale operations efficiently, ensuring seamless delivery of world-class agrochemical solutions to customers around the globe. Dr. Ramesh Chand lauded the initiative, highlighting the critical role of innovation in addressing the challenges faced by farmers. He emphasized the importance of partnerships like this in realizing the Prime Minister’s vision of doubling farmers’ incomes and ensuring sustainable agricultural practices. MFOI Samridh Kisan Utsav 2024 in Satna showcased new agricultural innovations to over 225 farmers, featuring displays from Mahindra Tractors,... Tagros' unmatched expertise in manufacturing and commitment to sustainability positions it as a trusted partner for farmers worldwide. By introducing Arqivo Crop Solutions, the company aims to strengthen its portfolio and provide innovative solutions that empower farmers, boost productivity, and contribute to global food security. The launch event also featured a panel discussion on emerging trends in , with prominent speakers emphasizing the need for robust crop protection solutions to meet the demands of a rapidly growing population. Tagros is one of India’s fastest-growing manufacturers of agrochemicals, committed to delivering for global agriculture. With a customer-first approach and cutting-edge technology, the company continues to redefine industry standards, enhancing lives and livelihoods across continents.
Michail Antonio had video call with West Ham team before their win over WolvesMichail Antonio spoke to his West Ham team-mates via a video call from his hospital bed before they beat Wolves 2-1 on Monday night. Jarrod Bowen held Antonio’s number nine shirt aloft after scoring the winner in support of the Hammers striker, who is recovering after a horror car crash on Saturday. Boss Julen Lopetegui said: “He is not in his best moment but he kept his humour. It was a special moment for us. “I think we have a lot of reason to win matches but this was one reason more. He’s alive so we are happy.” MA9 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/fXwtdSQWYE — West Ham United (@WestHam) December 9, 2024 West Ham players wore ‘Antonio 9′ shirts while warming up and walking out before kick-off. The shirts will be signed by the players, including Antonio, and auctioned off with the proceeds going to the NHS and Air Ambulances UK. Tomas Soucek headed West Ham into the lead and held up nine fingers to a TV camera. The Czech midfielder told Sky Sports: “He’s been here since I came here. He is really my favourite. I said it would be tough for me to play without him. "He was here since I came and he's really my favourite" Tomáš Souček on dedicating his goal to Michail Antonio ❤️ pic.twitter.com/smNy26wmuX — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) December 9, 2024 “I was so scared what was going to happen. It was a really tough week for him, his family and us.” Matt Doherty equalised for Wolves, and boss Gary O’Neil felt they should have had two penalties for fouls on Goncalo Guedes and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, both of which were checked by VAR. But Bowen’s winner – O’Neil believed there was a foul in the build-up – condemned Wolves to a 10th defeat of the season and a third in a row. While under-pressure Lopetegui may have earned a stay of execution, O’Neil’s future as Wolves manager is now in serious doubt. “A lot of things went against us but ultimately we have not found a way to turn the game in our favour,” he said. “But the players showed they are still fighting for me, for the fans and the group. “Where does this leave me? In the same place I was. I’m aware of the noise. But if anyone expected this to be easy – I’m happy to be judged on results but it should be done in context. “Whenever this journey ends with Wolves I’ll be proud of it.” There was an acrimonious end to the match as captains Bowen and Mario Lemina scuffled after the final whistle, with the Wolves midfielder angrily shoving people including one of his own coaches, Shaun Derry. “I just went to shake his hand after the game,” Bowen said. “He didn’t want to shake my hand, two captains together just to say ‘well done’ after the game. “I know it’s difficult when you lose. I’ve been on the end of that situation.” O’Neil added: “Mario is calm now. He’s a passionate guy and something was said that upset him. “The instinct of the staff was to make sure he didn’t get into trouble, but he took some calming down.”"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum." Section 1.10.32 of "de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum", written by Cicero in 45 BC "Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt. Neque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt ut labore et dolore magnam aliquam quaerat voluptatem. Ut enim ad minima veniam, quis nostrum exercitationem ullam corporis suscipit laboriosam, nisi ut aliquid ex ea commodi consequatur? Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem eum fugiat quo voluptas nulla pariatur?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" 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