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Driver stole Rs 63 lakh from senior citizen's SBI a/c; NCDRC orders the bank to pay Rs 97 lakh as compensation

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

State Bank of India (SBI): A driver managed to change SBI's net-banking access from 'view-only' to 'transaction' and prematurely broke the fixed deposits (FD) kept by a senior citizen couple. This incident which happened in Hyderabad was ultimately solved by National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. NCDRC's investigation revealed that it was SBI's fault and hence they are liable to pay Rs 97 lakh.

Sri Lanka’s president-elect breaks a tradition of political lineage

Cyprus Mail 

Anura Kumara Dissanayake may lack the political lineage of some of his rivals, but his leftist anti-poverty policies and pledge to fight corruption handed him victory on Sunday in Sri Lanka’s presidential election. Although his Janatha Vimukthi Peremuna (JVP) party has just three seats in parliament, the 55-year-old candidate was boosted by his promises of […]

Flooding in six Thai provinces

BangkokPost.com 

Seasonal flooding is affecting six provinces in the North, Northeast and Central Plain, disrupting life in more than 18,000 households in 27 districts.

The Latin American Left Amid China, the United States, Late Progressivism and the Far Right

CounterPunch 

Claudio Katz has just published a book in Spanish entitled America Latina en la encrucijada global [1] (“Latin America at the Global Crossroads”). Claudio Katz is a Marxist economist and professor at the University of Buenos Aires, author of some fifteen books concerning the  Dependency theory fifty years after its emergence, imperialism today, and issues faced by the More

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Govt Undermines Public Service With WFH Crackdown

Scoop 

Our public service needs to be supported so it can support our communities. Undermining our public servants at every opportunity will only lead to an erosion of the services we all rely on.

SC rules downloading, watching child porn an offence; lays down guidelines, legal consequences

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The Supreme Court has urged Parliament to redefine 'child pornography' as 'child sexually abusive and exploitative material.' The Court emphasized that under Section 15(3) of the POCSO Act, it must be proven that storing such material was intended for personal gain. This follows a plea against a High Court ruling that watching child porn is not an offence.

Jubaili Bros. Nigeria Recognized for Environmental Excellence by MAN

The Punch 

LAGOS, NIGERIA – September 20, 2024-Jubaili Bros Engineering Ltd has secured second place in the prestigious 2024 Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) Ikeja Branch Health and Environmental Best Kept Industrial Premises Competition. This recognition highlights Jubaili Bros’ unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and operational excellence in the power generation sector. The award goes to show

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Earthquake-hit peninsula: Rescuers comb muddy riverbanks after Japan floods kill six

Today.rtl.lu 

Heavy rain triggered floods and landslides in Japan's Ishikawa region, killing at least six people and leaving others missing. The area, still recovering from a major earthquake earlier this year, saw widespread damage, power outages, and isolated communities. Rescue efforts are ongoing as scientists link the extreme weather to climate change.

Pensioner's house explodes in lightning strikes as amber warning begins - Wales Online

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  1. Pensioner's house explodes in lightning strikes as amber warning begins  Wales Online
  2. Terrifying moment 'lightning hits' Stoke-on-Trent home causing 'huge explosion'  Stoke-on-Trent Live
  3. 'Terrifying, all the houses in the street shook'  BBC
  4. Storm brings month’s rain in 48hrs as flooding sparks travel chaos, closes schools and blocks airports...  The Sun
  5. Summer goes out with a bang as lightning hits house  Kent Online