Opposition BNP & radical forces encourage “India Out” campaign in Bangladesh
The campaign has the potential to rock Bangladesh economy as citizens are being encouraged to boycott Indian products that dominate daily lives, Dhaka-based sources told ET. The campaign, sources claimed, is aimed at weakening Bangladesh economy and subsequently the Hasina government akin to the artificial crisis that was created in early 1970s to weaken the then Sheikh Mujib government. Key Points
Economic TimesH&M pulls ad accused of sexualizing young girls
International Business News: H&M pulled an ad accused of sexualizing young girls in Australia after receiving backlash. The ad campaign featured very young girls in school uniform and was criticized for promoting unwanted attention to their appearance. H&M has apologized and is investigating their future campaign presentations. This incident adds to the list of advertising blunders by fashion companies. Key Points
Times Of India{Swachh Teerath campaign} NCC cadets appeal residents to keep surroundings clean
NCC cadets and faculty of ITI College, Gill Road, participated in a cleanliness drive organized by the municipal corporation as part of the Swachh Teerath campaign. The campaign aims to spread awareness and involve religious organizations, NGOs, and educational institutes in promoting cleanliness and waste management. The commissioner appealed to residents to stop using banned plastic and support waste management efforts. #SwachhTeerath #CleanlinessDrive Key Points
Hindustan TimesPulse polio drive from today set to cover 36 lakh children in Madhya Pradesh
The campaign will be carried out in 16 districts in the state. In Indore, around five lakh children will be inoculated at 3,500 booths. Key Points
Hindustan TimesInside India's political backrooms: Unraveling the booming business of campaign consultancy firms
The political consultancy business in India has experienced significant growth, both in size and influence, within the internal workings of political parties across states. The functions of political consultancy encompass various aspects, including strategic planning with party leaders, conducting precise surveys using technology, managing communication through targeted media campaigns, digitizing internal party management, handling logistics, and utilizing call centers for mobilizing party cadre. Key Points
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Defence production department achieves target in Special campaign 3.0
The Swachhta campaign 3.0 has made significant strides in enhancing cleanliness and efficiency in the defence production units and attached offices. Key Points
FirstpostCentre earns Rs 776 crore from scrap disposal in three years, says Union Minister Jitendra Singh
The Indian government has earned INR 776 crore ($105 million) from disposing of scrap in three cleanliness campaigns conducted by government offices in the last three years, according to Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh. The ongoing special cleanliness campaign 3.0 has generated INR 176 crore in revenue. Key Points
Economic Times‘Red light on, gaadi off’ campaign to be relaunched today: Delhi minister
The Delhi government is relaunching the "Red light on, gaadi off" campaign to curb air pollution in the capital. The campaign encourages drivers to switch off their engines while waiting at traffic signals. The initiative will start from ITO and will be implemented across various locations in Delhi. The government will engage RWAs, eco clubs, and environmental volunteers instead of civil defence volunteers, who were previously involved in the campaign. The campaign is aimed at reducing pollution caused by idling vehicles at red lights. | Latest News Delhi Key Points
Hindustan TimesDelhi govt will re-launch 'Red light on Gaadi off' campaign from Thursday to contain vehicular pollution
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday said that a recent data analysis shows a decrease in PM10 pollution and a rise in PM2.5 concentration due to biomass burning and vehicular emissions. Key Points
FirstpostChinese disinformation campaign targeted Trudeau: Canada
China has been accused of carrying out a spamouflage campaign to discredit Canadian MPs and silence criticism of Beijing. The campaign involved a bot network leaving thousands of comments on social media accounts of Canadian politicians, claiming that a critic of the Chinese Communist Party had accused them of criminal and ethical breaches. The campaign also used deep fake videos targeting individuals. Canadian intelligence agencies and officials have previously accused China of interfering in Canada's elections. Key Points
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CBIC's Special campaign 3.0 makes significant strides
New Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI): The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) continues to advance the Special campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters 3.0, with remarkable accomplishments achieved in its third week of operation. One of the key highlights of the campaign this year has been the efficient disposal of seized commodities, […] Key Points
ThePrintCentre earns over Rs 117 crore revenue from scrap disposal during ongoing cleanliness campaign
The Centre has earned over Rs 117 crore through scrap disposal during the ongoing cleanliness campaign, according to Union Minister Jitendra Singh. Additionally, office space measuring 32.54 lakh square feet has been cleared and made available for use. The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) has been commended for its progress in minimising pendency and institutionalising cleanliness. The campaign, being implemented in all government offices, aims to cover offices with a public interface. Key Points
Economic TimesIndependence Day 2023: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar flagged off 'Har Ghar Tiranga' bike rally | WATCH
'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign to inspire individuals to display national flag at their residences. Bike rally organized. Key Points
mintBankman-Fried campaign finance charge dropped, lessening trial's political focus
The decision by U.S. prosecutors on Wednesday to drop a campaign finance charge against Sam Bankman-Fried may keep his trial focused on what the government considers his main crime: stealing billions of dollars from cryptocurrency customers at his now-bankrupt FTX exchange. Key Points
ReutersThe Congress backroom duo who helped score winning goal against BJP in Karnataka
Former IAS officer Senthil, 44, managed the party coordination and handled the online and offline social media campaigns with a 40-member team. Kanugolu — a protégé of poll strategist Prashant Kishor — and his group of around 50 under the Mindshare logo provided creative inputs to ensure the campaigns were mind-stickers for Kannadigas. The PayCM campaign was one example of the coordination between the duo. Key Points
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Botticelli’s Venus is an ‘influencer’ and Italy is not happy
The digital rendition of Venus, goddess of love, based on Sandro Botticelli’s Renaissance masterpiece “Birth of Venus,” can be seen noshing on pizza and snapping selfies for her Instagram page. Unlike the original, this Venus is fully clothed. The influencer claims to be 30, or “maybe just a wee bit (older) than that.” Key Points
The Indian Express'Plummeting level of campaign discourse': EC asks parties and star campaigners to exercise caution
In its advisory, the poll panel referred to the instances of inappropriate vocabulary and language used during the ongoing campaign by persons, in particular, by those invested with the statutory status of star campaigner . Such instances have occasioned various complaints, cross complaints and have also attracted negative media attention, the EC said in a statement. Key Points
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