El Salvador is set to integrate Bitcoin further into its governance by providing Bitcoin education and certification to 80,000 public servants. This initiative comes as part of the country’s ongoing efforts to build a Bitcoin-based economy, including the establishment of a Bitcoin bank and the ‘Bitcoin City’ project.
A Polish court has ruled that lawmakers cannot question the central bank chief, escalating the ongoing conflict between the current government and supporters of the previous administration. The ruling, which stems from accusations against the central bank governor, highlights the deep political divisions within Poland and raises concerns about the government’s ability to achieve its reform goals.
India’s government has announced a major reshuffle of top-level bureaucrats, appointing new secretaries for key ministries including Health, Defence, Housing and Urban Affairs, and Personnel and Training. The changes come as several incumbent secretaries are set to retire in the coming months.
The White House has firmly denied any involvement in the recent mass protests in Bangladesh that led to the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The US government maintains its stance of non-interference in the country’s internal affairs, asserting that the Bangladeshi people should decide their own government’s future.
The Indian government has announced a significant bureaucratic reshuffle, appointing new secretaries and additional secretaries across various ministries. Key appointments include Devesh Chaturvedi as the new agriculture secretary and Sandeep Pondrik as the steel secretary. The reshuffle also sees promotions for several IAS officers to secretary-level posts and the appointment of new joint secretaries in various ministries.
Nigerian police have been placed on red alert and may seek military assistance after protests against the rising cost of living and government policies turned violent in several cities. At least 13 protesters have been killed, according to Amnesty International, while the government has not commented on the deaths. Further protests are expected amidst widespread anger over President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, which have exacerbated hardship for ordinary Nigerians.
The Indian government has lifted a decades-old ban on government employees participating in Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) activities, sparking criticism from opposition parties. They argue that the move will politicize government offices and undermine the neutrality of public servants.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched an investigation and expedited trial against Bangladeshi nationals arrested for protesting against their home government across the country. The protests stemmed from nationwide demonstrations in Bangladesh against a quota system for government jobs. The UAE’s attorney general has indicted the protesters on several charges, including inciting unrest and obstructing law enforcement.
A debate on unemployment rages in India, with the government citing data suggesting job creation while independent reports indicate a stark reality of widespread unemployment. This article examines the conflicting data sources and the implications of ignoring the true extent of the problem.
The Tamil Nadu government has announced a significant bureaucratic reshuffle, transferring several key officials including the Principal Home Secretary and the Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner. The reshuffle aims to optimize the efficiency of the state’s administrative structure.
