Terrorism is main enemy of world: M.J. Akbar
Chinese Study Centre inaugurated at Manipal
Manipal, August 27: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs MJ Akbar inaugurated the Chinese Study Centre, instituted by the Department of Geo-Political International Relations of MAHE here on Monday.
Speaking on the occasion, MJ Akbar said that the major threat to the world peace today was terrorism. The terrorism was not only disturbing the mankind through criminal activities, but also destroy and disturb the unity, harmony, pluralism and more importantly peace.
Today, the Indian education system was getting much appreciation across the globe
due to which, there was a demand for education in India. The world has been expecting more from India in education sector. This was because, Indian education system has comprehensive approach without sticking to any particular ideology. Fame was not important in education. Holistic approach should be the main objective in the education. No one should deprive of education, he said.
MAHE vice chancellor Dr H Vinod Bhat said that China would become a model in terms of higher education. In education sector, China has opened its universities abroad like Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and other countries.
In the same way, India has also opened the branches of its universities in 20 countries. In the Chinese Study Centre, subject experts on China would guide the students, he said.
MAHE Geo-Politics Department Head Dr Aravind Kumar explained the objectives of the centre. MAHE Pro-Chancellor Dr HS Ballal, Registrar Dr Narayana Sabhahit, Pro-Vice Chancellor Poornima Baliga and others were present.
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Karnataka govt to establish Gig Workers’ Welfare Board
Bengaluru, Apr 3 (PTI): The Karnataka government decided to establish a Gig Workers’ Welfare Board, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s office said on Thursday.
The decision was made following a discussion between Siddaramaiah and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi.
According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Rahul Gandhi inquired about the timeline for formulating the Gig Workers' Welfare Act, which he had promised during his Bharat Jodo Yatra and the elections.
"The Karnataka government has decided to establish a Gig Workers' Welfare Board to ensure the well-being of workers employed by companies like Amazon, Flipkart, Ola, Uber, and others," the statement said.
It further stated that a five per cent cess would be collected from the concerned companies, while the state government would provide the remaining funds required to support welfare schemes for gig workers.
"A comprehensive bill covering all aspects of gig workers' welfare will be prepared and presented before the state cabinet for approval," the statement added.
Three gig worker representatives—Rakshitha Dev, Sheikh Salahuddin, and Nikhil Dev—were also invited to the meeting.
They appreciated the government's initiative and expressed hope for improved working conditions.
State ministers Santosh Lad, Priyank Kharge, and M B Patil were present at the meeting.
Santosh Lad was quoted as saying that Rahul Gandhi, who had earlier advocated for gig workers' rights during the Bharat Jodo Yatra, welcomed the eight-point proposal prepared by the Labour department.
Rahul Gandhi also emphasised the need for swift implementation to safeguard gig workers' interests.
"The Karnataka Labour Department has already introduced three key bills—covering workers' gratuity, cinema workers' rights, and now, gig workers' welfare. The unorganised workers' sector has lauded the government's efforts and extended full support for this progressive move," the statement quoted Lad as saying.
