Morning digest | Women’s participation in MGNREGS touches ten-year high this year; most Central govt. offices may go fully digital by Feb. 2023, and more
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Women’s participation in MGNREGS at a ten-year high
The proportion of women workers participating in the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) has touched a ten-year high in the ongoing financial year. According to the latest statistics available with the Union Ministry of Rural Development, 57.8% of the workers who used the scheme this year were women, their highest level of participation since 2012-13.
Most Central government offices may go fully digital by February 2023
As most Central government offices are expected to go fully digital by the end of February 2023, several security measures have been put in place to avoid any cybersecurity incidents such as the recent cyber and ransomware attack at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi.
India abstains on UNGA resolution asking ICJ opinion on “violation” of Palestinian rights
India abstained in the U.N. General Assembly on a resolution that asked the International Court of Justice for its opinion on the legal consequences of Israel’s “prolonged occupation” and annexation of the Palestinian territory.
Reject those who win a few seats and resort to blackmail, Amit Shah tells people
While over 70% of cancer patients live in Asia, West Asia and Latin America, less than 10% of current cancer genomic data represents them. GCDA aims to bridge this disparity to ensure all populations are accurately represented in precision oncology.
A fire broke out in a building in Afzalgunj of Hyderabad, suspected to be caused by a short circuit, no casualties reported.
Several teams were involved in the raids that covered 12 locations in Bengaluru, seven in Tumakuru, eight in Bengaluru Rural district, five in Yadgir, and four each in Mangaluru and Vijayapura.
K. Sudhakaran expresses dissatisfaction with KPCC reconstitution, signals growing disquiet in Kerala Congress unit.
Unexpected heavy rain in Hyderabad causes traffic snarls and brings relief from summer heat, with more rain expected.
Former CPI(M) leader admits to tampering with postal ballots in 1989 Lok Sabha elections in Alappuzha constituency.
Databricks said it would buy database startup Neon in its latest deal valued at about $1 billion, to help businesses develop and use AI agents more easily.
Fire breaks out in Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce library in Delhi, quickly contained with no injuries.
Tragic drowning incident in Malampuzha reservoir claims lives of two brothers aged 20 and 16 in Palakkad town.
Sensex and Nifty decline due to bank stocks and Asian market trends; global oil prices drop.
Experience the urgency of ocean conservation through immersive art and technology at We Are The Ocean exhibition.
The Hindu Sunday Crossword No 4
Delhi High Court addresses judge appointment process, urges petitioner to trust administrative side, acknowledges judiciary's awareness.