Topic: UNICEF
Indian fathers get no paid paternity leave, despite high infant population
UNICEF says policy makers in India have proposed a national Paternity Benefit Bill which would allow fathers up to three months of paid paternity leave.
Maternal mortality drops 22%, India meets UN millennium development goal
According to data released by the registrar general of India, Kerala registered the lowest maternal mortality ratio in 2014-16, at 46, emerging as one of the few states with a double-digit figure.
Indian vaccine exports take ill as they are not immune to Chinese competition bug
Indian vaccine exports have been falling steadily since 2015-16 even as the global market has been expanding under the threat of new pandemics.
Iran likely to increase nuclear capacity & Jordanian PM resigns over economic protest
Saudi-led Yemeni coalition seeks US help as last resort, and no one is pleased with China's guts in the disputed waters of the South China Sea
Mumbai’s mental health therapists ill-equipped to handle cases of child sex abuse: Survey
70% of Mumbai therapists said they lack specialised training to handle cases; 77% found therapy with victims an emotionally overwhelming experience.
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MP’s Ranji win is a reminder that sports gives you everything, but in its own sweet time
Back in 1999, Chandrakant Pandit was Madhya Pradesh’s losing captain. Today, he is the coach of the winning team.
Gig economy booming, workers will triple to 2.35 crore by 2030, says Niti Aayog report
Niti Aayog report finds concentration of workers rising in low- and high-skilled categories, maximum share in retail trade and sales.
Defence
Almost 4,000 enrol for IAF’s Agnipath recruitment scheme on day 1 of online registrations
These registrations pertain to the Indian Air Force's Agniveer Vayu programme. The online portal for the first phase was opened at 10 am Friday, and will close on 5 July.
With Agnipath, Modi govt’s shock & awe doctrine may have misfired a vital reform, yet again
Modi govt's biggest flaw has been its disinclination to accept limitations of electoral majorities. This ruined land acquisition and farm reform, stalled labour codes.