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A New Political “Youthquake”

Project Syndicate 

A new generation is asserting itself across Asia and Africa, where young people are spontaneously forming protest movements and forging rare coalitions. Though every country is different, these movements share a desire to sweep away the political structures underpinning the unjust world they will inherit.

Jharkhand cabinet nod to waive power dues of Rs 3,584 cr of 39.44 lakh consumers

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The Jharkhand government has decided to waive Rs 3,584 crore in power dues for 39.44 lakh consumers under the 200-unit free electricity scheme. This decision, made during a cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, aims to ease financial burdens. Other measures include an ex gratia payment and government jobs for Agniveer soldiers' families, and extended remuneration for anganwadi workers.

A demure and mindful trademark investigation

The Verge 

Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Jools Lebron

At this point, you either already know about the “very demure, very mindful” meme that originated on TikTok, or you have neither the interest nor the capacity to understand. It is simply A Thing, a viral catchphrase that may become as ubiquitous in the 2020s as “eyebrows on fleek” was in the 2010s. And that is why every tabloid in America is running a story about a dispute over an application to register “Very Demure… Very Mindful…” as a trademark. Читать дальше...

FBI mishandling of child sexual abuse claims persisted in wake of Larry Nassar probe, watchdog finds - ABC News

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  1. FBI mishandling of child sexual abuse claims persisted in wake of Larry Nassar probe, watchdog finds  ABC News
  2. FBI continues to fail child sex abuse victims despite reforms after bungled Nassar investigation, watchdog finds  CNN
  3. FBI still slow to investigate child sexual abuse after Larry Nassar case: DOJ watchdog  USA TODAY
  4. FBI must do more to fight sex crimes against children, DOJ watchdog says  Fox News

RBI allows foreign investors in IFSC to invest in sovereign green bonds

Business Standard 

The Reserve Bank on Thursday introduced a scheme to permit foreign investors in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) to invest in sovereign green bonds to facilitate wider non-resident participation in such instruments. The government issued sovereign green bonds (SGrBs) in January 2023. SGrBs were also issued as part of the government borrowing calendar in FY2023-24. At present, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) registered with Sebi are permitted to invest in SGrBs under the different... Читать дальше...