News of the day in English-August 29, 2022
1 Farmer Leader Visited Me From 26 States: Chief Minister KCR
Following the opening of the integrated district offices complex, the Telangana chief minister reaffirmed that India needs a BJP-mukt Bharat in 2024 at a public gathering in Peddapalli.
KCR claimed that when 26 state-level farmer leaders met with him, they remarked that the state’s programmes were unique and urged him to run for office at the federal level.
KCR questioned attendees at the open forum about the TRS being involved in national politics.
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2-To address the talent shortage, Singapore introduces long-term work visas
Singapore is changing its visa policies to entice overseas labour and loosen up a competitive labour market that is pushing up wages and prices.
According to the Ministry of Manpower, the new regulations would enable foreigners making a minimum of S$30,000 ($21,431) per month to obtain a five-year work permit with a provision allowing their relatives to look for jobs.
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3- Mukesh Ambani Makes Reference to RIL’s Succession Plan
At the company’s 45th Annual General Meeting, Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani gave a hint about RIL’s succession strategy (AGM). Reporter Sakshi Bajaj.
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4-Video: Sword-wielding acrobatics by a Madhya Pradesh minister
Jagdish Dewda, the finance minister for Madhya Pradesh, displayed a complex repertory of moves while holding a sword and a shield as he channelled his inner warrior.
On Monday, the 65-year-old Minister was spotted dancing with a sword at the renowned Baba Ramdev festival in his hometown of Malhargarh, Mandsaur district.
5-‘Insensitive’: IKEA India receives criticism for a statement regarding “race” at a store in Hyderabad
After its Hyderabad shop issued an explanation regarding claims of racism, IKEA India is receiving criticism.
According to a journalist and his wife, only the female customer who made individual purchases at a store in Hyderabad was frisked while other customers weren’t.
Minister for Telangana KT Rama Rao referred to the situation as regrettable and requested the business to extend an apology.