China's social safety programme being used to suppress dissent, says US researcher

Dec 19, 2020

Beijing [China], December 19 : China's social safety net programme, known as dibao, is increasingly being used as a tool to suppress dissent in...

US House approves Biden's USD 1.75 trillion social, climate spending bill

Nov 19, 2021

Washington [US], November 19 (ANI/Sputnik): The US House of Representatives on Friday approved President Joe Biden's USD 1.75 trillion social safety net and climate...

Telangana govt introduces 'Aasara' pension for poor

Sep 30, 2022

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 30 : As a part of its welfare measures and social safety net strategy, the Telangana government has introduced the...

Odisha CM launches road safety 'Rakshak' programme

Nov 10, 2021

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 11 : Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday launched a road safety initiative "Rakshak", a first responder training programme...

China faces rising labour strikes amid economic slowdown

Aug 12, 2024

As China's economic growth decelerates, there has been a notable increase in labour disputes within the property and manufacturing sectors, raising concerns about...

Dubai Municipality launches ‘Safer Summer’ campaign to foster public health and well-being during summer season

Aug 08, 2023

The programme, which will run till the end of August, involves educational and awareness events and activities aimed at emphasising the need of adhering...