News

The term “news” generally refers to information about recent events or happenings, especially as reported by news organizations. It is typically used to refer to information that is presented in a timely manner and is of general interest or importance. It’s typically reported through a variety of mediums, such as newspapers, television, radio, and online platforms. It is often considered to be a critical aspect of modern society, as it allows people to stay informed about what is happening in the world around them.

People generally learn about information through a variety of sources, such as television, radio, newspapers, and online platforms. In the past, newspapers were the primary source of news for many people, but in recent years the rise of the internet has led to a proliferation of online news sources, such as websites and social media. This has made it easier for people to access a wide variety of sources, and to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in real time. Additionally, many people also learn about the news through word of mouth, as people share information and discuss current events with each other.

How does lack of access to the internet affect people’s understanding of current events?

A lack of access to the internet can have a significant impact on a person’s ability to stay informed about current events. In today’s world, the internet is an important source of information, and many traditional sources, such as newspapers and television programs, also have an online presence. This means that without access to the internet, it can be much more difficult for people to access the news and stay informed about what is happening in the world around them. Additionally, the internet also provides a platform for people to share and discuss news and current events with others, so a lack of access to the internet can also limit a person’s ability to engage with others and learn about different perspectives on current events.

A lost generation: The grim reality of child labour and exploitation in India – Hindustan Times
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A lost generation: The grim reality of child labour and exploitation in India – Hindustan Times

Exacerbated by Covid-19 and India’s unemployment crisis, child trafficking remains rampant across India despite many legal protections. This needs urgent attention. The 2011 census paints a grim picture and records that one in every 11 working individuals in India is a child in the age group of 5-18 years. (AP/Representative Image) Updated on Jun 21, 2022…

Dalit writers out, RSS ideologues in: Full list of changes in Karnataka textbooks
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Dalit writers out, RSS ideologues in: Full list of changes in Karnataka textbooks

Changes made to the textbooks include removal of lessons on Mahatma Gandhi, Dr BR Ambedkar and inclusion of essays by RSS ideologues Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and KB Hedgewar. Why are progressive groups in Karnataka agitating against the school textbooks drafted by the committee headed by controversial rightwing orator Rohith Chakrathirtha? What sections have been twisted…

Anti human trafficking report calls for gender-specific accommodation for victims
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Anti human trafficking report calls for gender-specific accommodation for victims

Image: Shuttestock/Yupa Watchanakit THE FIRST ANTI-TRAFFICKING report from the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) has made several recommendations to the government for improving its methods of supporting victims of human trafficking. The commission found that gender-specific shelter is urgently needed for victims, as they are currently placed into the Direct Provision system. The report referred…

Nakuru establishing GBV rescue centres in 11 sub-counties – Kenya News Agency
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Nakuru establishing GBV rescue centres in 11 sub-counties – Kenya News Agency

Nakuru County Government has begun the process of establishing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) rescue centres in all the 11 constituencies to provide integrated care and offer counselling services to victims of GBV. Speaking during a ground breaking ceremony of the Sh35 million GBV rescue center at Gilgil, County Acting Director in charge of Gender, Culture and Youth…

Ground report: How cyclones Amphan & Yaas pushed girls from the Sundarbans into trafficking
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Ground report: How cyclones Amphan & Yaas pushed girls from the Sundarbans into trafficking

Cyclone-battered South 24 Paraganas is one of country’s poorest districts & hunting ground for traffickers It has been a stormy life for cousins Tisha and Salima. Growing up in the Sundarbans delta in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district, they remember cyclones as major milestones in their lives. Still in their teens, they have endured…

Shock at ‘organ harvesting’ claim by woman to gardai in Drogheda
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Shock at ‘organ harvesting’ claim by woman to gardai in Drogheda

Alison Comyn June 21 2022 06:22 PM Gardai confirmed they are investigating her claims, and carried out a number of house searches in the town, and the woman, said to be in her 20s, is being cared for by the State. “Gardaí in Drogheda have received a report from a female non-national as described. This…

Historic new Uyghur forced labour law in the USA: other countries must not become dumping grounds for Uyghur forced labour products
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Historic new Uyghur forced labour law in the USA: other countries must not become dumping grounds for Uyghur forced labour products

21 June 2022 Business and Human Rights Manager, Chloe Cranston, explains the impact of a new US law on Uyghur forced labour in global supply chains. Image by Olena Yakobchuk, via Shutterstock. Today, 21 June 2022, a historic new law will come into effect in the United States, which takes sweeping measures to address corporate…

Iylia Joins Forces With DeliverFund To Combat Human Trafficking – EIN News
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Iylia Joins Forces With DeliverFund To Combat Human Trafficking – EIN News

Luxury brand Iylia, well-known for its wines, has announced a partnership with DeliverFund to combat human trafficking globally. NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Layla-Joy Williams started the luxury brand Iylia to showcase her signature footwear collection to the world. She has continued with her minute attention to detail for the development…

Police investigating human trafficking, prostitution operation at four massage businesses in St. Joseph Co. – WNDU
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Police investigating human trafficking, prostitution operation at four massage businesses in St. Joseph Co. – WNDU

ST. JOSEPH CO., Ind. (WNDU) – Police are investigating four massage businesses for allegedly running human trafficking and prostitution operations out of their stores. On Monday afternoon, the St. Joseph Co. Police Dept., with assistance from Indiana State Police, the Indiana Dept. of Revenue, and other law enforcement agencies — executed search warrants at four…

Tibetans urge global community not to forget Tibet on World Refugee Day
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Tibetans urge global community not to forget Tibet on World Refugee Day

Lhasa [Tibet], June 21 (ANI): Tibetans on the occasion of World Refugee Day urged the international community to support them and collectively stand together against China, and not to forget Tibet. Benedict Rogers a human rights activist and writer highlighted the Chinese repressions of Tibet and said that for many years Tibet was a cause…