Category: Regional

In a move that has left communities across Australia in dismay, major banks have continued their trend of closing regional and rural branches, pushing individuals towards a cashless banking system. This unsettling development is raising concerns about discrimination against those who rely on in-person banking services and the urgent need for an alternative solution. Ray said “Don’t get us started on the cyber risk!” Ray Williams went on to say “banking branches are the backbone of many towns and communities, regional and rural banks have played a vital role in providing essential financial services. The closure of these branches not ... Read more

Reward a random act of kindness. Recognize a selfless act. Appreciate the little things that a neighbor, friend or relative does for you or others. Nominate someone for “Gratitude and Grin” award. The “Gratitude and Grin” award provides recognition for someone in the community who goes out of their way to help. The award, sponsored by Surf Side Dental Studio of Hingham, includes community recognition and dinner for two at a Hingham-area restaurant. The public is encouraged to submit nominations to officestaff@surfsidedentalstudio.com. Please include the name of the nominee, a brief description of the random act of kindness, contact information ... Read more

SBI General Insurance, one of the leading General Insurance companies in India, has been identified by IRDAI as the lead insurer (Non-Life) for the state of Meghalaya, to improve insurance awareness & insurance penetration across the state. The initiative is intended to accelerate the implementation process of IRDAI’s mission “Insurance for All by 2047” in the state of Meghalaya through the State Insurance Plan and to ensure last-mile delivery of insurance services to the uninsured population of the state. The proposal by IRDAI is expected to have a significant impact on overall economic growth and financial stability. IRDAI has appointed ... Read more

Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, has been known to inaugurate a large number of projects and initiatives since he took office in 2014. There are several reasons for this. One of the main reasons is that the Prime Minister wants to showcase the progress and development of the country under his leadership. By inaugurating a large number of projects, he is demonstrating the government’s commitment to development and progress, and highlighting the achievements of his administration. Another reason is that inaugurations are high-profile events that attract media attention, and provide the Prime Minister with an opportunity to communicate ... Read more

There are a number of allegations of crimes committed by the Chinese government or its citizens, including human rights violations, intellectual property theft, and cyber attacks. Human rights violations: China has been accused of widespread human rights violations, including the suppression of political dissent, restrictions on religious freedom, and the mistreatment of ethnic and religious minorities. This is particularly evident in the treatment of the Uighur Muslim minority in the Xinjiang region, where reports of forced labor, mass detainment, and other forms of repression have been documented. Intellectual property theft: China has also been accused of widespread intellectual property theft, ... Read more

The Delhi mayor elections have been surrounded by controversy in recent times. The election for the post of mayor is conducted by the Delhi Election Commission, and the mayor is elected by the members of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The MCD is made up of elected councillors from each ward, who vote to determine the next mayor. One of the major controversies surrounding the Delhi mayor elections is the allegations of corruption and horse-trading. There have been reports of councillors being offered bribes and other inducements to vote for a particular candidate. This has led to a loss ... Read more