‘Adjustments’ and ‘compromises’: Hema report exposes sexual abuse and exploitation of women in Malayalam film industry | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Kerala government on Monday released Justice K Hema Committee report which revealed troubling aspects of Malayalam film industry including casting couch and sexual exploitation faced by women. However, parts of the 295-page report were redacted prior to its release under the RTI Act.Based on testimonies from 51 industry professionals, the report reveals…

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Mpox outbreak: Centre sounds alert at all airports, border land ports | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The union health ministry has instructed all airports and land ports on the borders with Bangladesh and Pakistan to remain vigilant for international passengers showing symptoms of Mpox, according to a PTI report citing official sources.Designated hospitals for MpoxThe ministry has designated three Centre-run hospitals in Delhi- Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Safdarjung Hospital,…

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Muda case: Karnataka HC says no action against Siddaramaiah till CM’s petition against governor is heard | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Karnataka high court on Monday provided relief to Siddaramaiah in the alleged Muda scam saying that no proceedings shall be conducted before the special court against Karnataka CM till his plea against the state governor is heard. The Congress leader had filed a plea challenging governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s order to prosecute him…

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What is lateral entry into bureaucracy? All you need to know | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Lateral entry into bureaucracy is a practice that involves recruiting individuals from outside the traditional government service cadres to fill mid and senior-level positions.Lateral entry into bureaucracy was formally introduced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure, with the first set of vacancies announced in 2018. Candidates are typically hired on contracts ranging from…

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‘Helps subserve women’s fundamental rights’: Centre on triple talaq law in SC | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Central government on Monday filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court defending the its 2019 law which criminalised instant triple talak.According to the affidavit, the government said that the Act helps in ensuring the larger constitutional goals of gender justice and gender equality of married Muslim women and helps their subserve their…

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