The Taliban has issued new laws banning women’s voices and bare faces in public, approved by supreme leader  The laws, part of a 114page document, cover public transportation, music, shaving, and ...

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- The Taliban has issued new laws banning women’s voices and bare faces in public, approved by supreme leader
- The laws, part of a 114-page document, cover public transportation, music, shaving, and celebrations, and are the first formal vice and virtue laws since the Taliban's 2021 takeover.
- Women must veil their bodies and faces in public, and their voices are not to be heard singing, reciting, or reading aloud.
- The laws also ban the publication of images of living beings and the playing of music, among other restrictions.
- A U.N. report highlights the ministry's role in creating a climate of fear and expanding its oversight into media and drug addiction. 

 Source: [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/article/afghanistan-taliban-vice-virtue-laws-women-9626c24d8d5450d52d36356ebff20c83)

Taliban Enforces New Vice Laws Targeting Women’s Voices and Visibility

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- The Taliban's religious police detained over **13,000** Afghans in the past year for violating morality laws.
- Violations included breaking strict Islamic dress codes, gender segregation, gambling, drug use, and playing music.
- Over **20,000** musical instruments were destroyed, and **25** bars were closed by the Taliban.
- Nearly **300** Taliban members were fired for trimming their beards, which is also banned.
- The Taliban's religious police have created a 'climate of fear and intimidation,' with public punishments and expanded powers. 

 Source: [rferl](https://www.rferl.org/a/afghanistan-taliban-morality-police-arrests/33090049.html)

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A new report says some jihadists who transitioned to desk jobs after the Taliban’s takeover are tired of the 9-to-5.

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Just curious, no need to be offended.

I see many people here talking about it. "Indian culture Indian culture" what will happen if it vanishes, don't tell me bs about "other community" or "western tradition will take over".
What will happen if our culture is not here anymore? Also isn't this kind of bs? We won't actually forget who we are, I would still boast about my great grandfather fighting for India during independence to my kids and grandkids.

Even if it vanishes in next 50 years my surname will be same for coming centuries. Even if it vanishes today, my digestive, respiratory systems and other systems would work perfectly normal. I would still remember all my gods and worship them.
So my questions are:

1. What is Indian culture for you?

2. Why is it important for you (no bs reasons like community taking over, or kids should know this, genuine reasons only please)

3. What will happen if it vanishes?

If you haven't thought about it, think deeply. Why? What? And How?

What will actually happen if we lose Indian culture?

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So my sibling is about to graduate with a degree in Computer Science from a T2 college in a few months and wants to now do MS in the US because of three reasons: 

1. Low levels of violence against women(Sexual Assault) [IMPORTANT!!]
2. Want to do innovative work in the US instead of working on copycat products in India
3. Ambition of living in the US long term because of free-er culture

But my parents have flat out refused to fund the education or even help her with a loan due to regressive mentality (nahi jaana baahar, 2-3 saal kaam karo aur shaadi karo chup chaap)

She has accepted a job offer for now and will make 14L/year. What are her options? Should she drop the idea of MS abroad?

What to do if your parents refused to fund your education(MS/MBA) abroad?

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Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: All You Need to Know

Where it all began
- A female postgraduate trainee doctor's semi-nude body was found in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata on August 9, 2024.
- The victim was a second-year student in the chest medicine department, on duty the night before.

Reactions and fallout
- PGT doctors at RG Kar Medical College stopped working in all departments except Emergency.
- Student associations and opposition leaders demanded a quick, independent probe.
- Ruling party called for a fair and transparent investigation.

Initial autopsy findings
- Indicated sexual assault and murder, ruling out suicide.
- Revealed injuries to private parts, eyes, mouth, and other body parts.
- Crime estimated to have occurred between 3 am and 6 am.

Arrest and investigation
- Sanjoy Roy, a 33-year-old civic volunteer, was arrested and charged with rape and murder.
- Roy had unrestricted access to the hospital due to connections with senior police officers.
- Evidence included a torn Bluetooth earphone and CCTV footage.
- Roy's phone contained pornographic content, and he had a history of abusing his wives.

CM Mamata Banerjee's response
- Vowed to seek the death penalty for the accused.
- Announced police camps set up at every hospital.
- Promised to hand over the case to CBI if police couldn't solve it by Sunday.

Nationwide protests and impact on patients
- Junior doctors across the country protested, affecting patient care.
- Federation of Resident Doctors' Association (FORDA) called off strike after meeting with Union Health Minister.

Calcutta High Court's observations
- Reprimanded the Bengal government for reappointing the hospital principal.
- Criticized attempts to cover up the incident.
- Ordered the case to be handed over to CBI.

Political reactions
- Rahul Gandhi criticized the handling of the case, raising questions about the attempt to save the accused.

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- TikTok has urged a federal appeals court to block a law that could ban the app in the US over national security concerns related to its Chinese parent, ByteDance.
- The law, signed by President Biden, requires TikTok to divest from ByteDance by January 19, 2025, or face a ban.
- TikTok's lawyer argued that the law targets free speech and imposes extraordinary speech prohibitions based on indeterminate future risks.
- US officials warn that ByteDance could be compelled by Beijing to share American users' data for espionage or propaganda.
- The outcome of this legal battle will determine the future of TikTok in the US, a platform crucial for political campaigns and popular among young voters. 

 Source: [Financial Times](https://www.ft.com/content/b1c4c19f-094f-4e2c-a7c3-4285851e88fe)

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Ministry of I&B blocks 18 OTT platforms for obscene and vulgar content after multiple warnings; 19 websites, 10 apps, 57 social media handles of OTT platforms blocked nationwide, says the government.

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After this all college guy diversity hiring e-lafda. I got the importance of pseudonymous platforms like Grapevine where we can rant out our opinions without getting canceled. By the way what do you think on this diversity hiring thing it was pretty same as ranting about reservations which mostly people do.

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- Afghanistan announced the start of work on the $10 billion TAPI gas pipeline, despite past delays due to security issues.
- The pipeline will traverse Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India, delivering 33 billion cubic metres of natural gas annually.
- Afghan Prime Minister Hassan Akhund and Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedow praised the project at a border ceremony.
- The pipeline is expected to create 12,000 jobs in Afghanistan and provide significant transit fees.
- Analysts predict further delays, with the pipeline potentially becoming operational only in the next decade. 

 Source: [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/afghanistan-set-to-begin-work-on-tapi-pipeline/article68632848.ece)

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I find it curious at least that in my undergrad batch, out of all the people who went to abroad 80% of them were women. What factors would contribute to that?

[Pattern] Noticed recently that more women have gone abroad to settle than Men...

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Whatever shit happened with that Brazilian rider girl in Jharkhand, I wish this is a wake up call for our law. 

She travelled Pakistan, Bangladesh all safe but here in India. What will we do with higher GDP if we cannot protect our tourist or females? 

I wish police had done instant encounter & live stream it!!!

We need to change the law 🧑‍⚖️

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- The IT Ministry has directed social media platforms to ensure compliance with Rule 4 of the IT Rules 2021.
- Platforms must publish monthly compliance reports, detailing complaints received, actions taken, and content removed or blocked.
- Rule 4 mandates the appointment of a grievance officer and the use of automated content moderation tools.
- This directive follows the Bombay High Court's order to remove deepfakes and act on flagged content promptly.
- The upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection Act will further safeguard personal data and impose additional responsibilities on social media platforms. 

 Source: [Inc42](https://inc42.com/buzz/meity-tightens-grip-on-social-media-platforms-reminds-them-to-publish-monthly-compliance-report/)

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Qatar Airways has been accused of not paying GST worth Rs 57,000 crore to the Government of India

This guy will make sure enough damage is done if those 8 indians die

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