The Karnataka Legislative Assembly recently approved a bill mandating the prominent use of Kannada on signboards across the state. This measure, introduced during the ongoing budget session, received overwhelming support and is poised to transform language usage in various sectors.

Under the new legislation, named the Kannada Language Comprehensive Development (Amendment) Bill, 2024, businesses failing to comply face license cancellations. Kannada and culture minister Shivaraj Tangadagi emphasised the government's commitment to enforcing compliance through stringent rules.

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<h2>What are the key provisions of the bill?</h2>

According to the bill&nbsp;stipulations, Kannada must occupy 60 per cent&nbsp;of the space on name boards, particularly in commercial, industrial, and healthcare establishments.

The legislation also outlines the formation of a State Level Committee to oversee implementation, with the director of the Directorate of Kannada and Culture and the secretary of the Kannada Development Authority playing pivotal roles.

To ensure adherence, the government plans to introduce fines for violations and establish task forces and enforcement wings in each district. Additionally, committees in Bengaluru's municipal zones will address complaints, supported by a dedicated app called 'Kangavalu'.

The decision to introduce this bill stemmed from widespread protests by pro-Kannada groups, following incidents of non-compliance by businesses, particularly in Bengaluru. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's advice to present the ordinance as a bill underscored the legislative route for its approval.

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<h2>Ongoing compliance efforts</h2>

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has initiated measures to enforce the 60 per cent&nbsp;Kannada rule, issuing thousands of notices to non-compliant businesses. The assembly's discussions highlighted the importance of imposing fines for violations to ensure effective enforcement.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly recently approved a bill mandating the prominent use of Kannada on signboards across the state. This measure, introduced during the ongoing budget session, received overwhelming support and is poised to transform language usage in various sectors.

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly recently approved a bill mandating the prominent use of Kannada on signboards across the state. This measure, introduced during the ongoing budget session, received overwhelming support and is poised to transform language usage in various sectors. Under the new legislation, named the Kannada Language Comprehensive Development (Amendment) Bill, 2024, businesses failing to comply face license cancellations. Kannada and culture minister Shivaraj Tangadagi emphasised the government's commitment to enforcing compliance through stringent rules. Also read | Octogenarian, forced to walk due to lack of wheelchairs at Mumbai airport, suffers heart attack, dies What are the key provisions of the bill? According to the bill stipulations, Kannada must occupy 60 per cent of the space on name boards, particularly in commercial, industrial, and healthcare establishments. The legislation also outlines the formation of a State Level Committee to oversee implementation, with the director of the Directorate of Kannada and Culture and the secretary of the Kannada Development Authority playing pivotal roles. To ensure adherence, the government plans to introduce fines for violations and establish task forces and enforcement wings in each district. Additionally, committees in Bengaluru's municipal zones will address complaints, supported by a dedicated app called 'Kangavalu'. The decision to introduce this bill stemmed from widespread protests by pro-Kannada groups, following incidents of non-compliance by businesses, particularly in Bengaluru. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's advice to present the ordinance as a bill underscored the legislative route for its approval. Also watch | Indian Farmers' protest: Noida Police invokes CrPC 144 on February 16 due to 'Bharat Bandh' Ongoing compliance efforts The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has initiated measures to enforce the 60 per cent Kannada rule, issuing thousands of notices to non-compliant businesses. The assembly's discussions highlighted the importance of imposing fines for violations to ensure effective enforcement. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Karnataka assembly passes bill mandating 60% Kannada on signboards

Indian union minister Meenakshi Lekhi says she did not approve any answer to a question in the Lok Sabha, or the lower house on India's position Hamas. Prompting the opposition to call for a probe. External affairs ministry says technical correction is being made to the name in terms of reflecting Shri V Muraleedharan's name.

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In a preliminary deal signed recently, South Korea will sell mid-range surface-to-air missiles to the UAE. It seems to be a step further towards deepening of defence cooperation between the two nations. &nbsp;

The deal was inked after South Korean President Moon Jae-in held talks with UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in Dubai earlier on Sunday, reported Yonhap news agency, quoting the presidential office as saying. &nbsp;

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Although the media reports indicated that the deal was worth $3.5 billion, the details of the memorandum of understanding were not shared immediately by the office. &nbsp;

During the talks, Moon and the UAE PM also discussed ways to expand cooperation in space, infrastructure and efforts to tackle climate change. The two leaders also discussed Korea's bid to host the Expo in 2030.

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The M-SAM system, which is also called Cheongung II, is a core element in multi-layered anti-missile programme of South Korea. Cheongung means heaven's bow in Korean language. &nbsp;

The missile employs "hit-to-kill" technology and has been designed to intercept hostile missiles coming in at altitudes below 40 km. &nbsp;

Moon is in Dubai for a three-day visit as part of his week-long trip to the Middle East. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In a preliminary deal signed recently, South Korea will sell mid-range surface-to-air missiles to the UAE. It seems to be a step further towards deepening of defence cooperation between the two nations.

In a preliminary deal signed recently, South Korea will sell mid-range surface-to-air missiles to the UAE. It seems to be a step further towards deepening of defence cooperation between the two nations. The deal was inked after South Korean President Moon Jae-in held talks with UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in Dubai earlier on Sunday, reported Yonhap news agency, quoting the presidential office as saying. Also Read: North Korea conducts fourth test, fires missile from Pyongyang airport, says South Korea Although the media reports indicated that the deal was worth $3.5 billion, the details of the memorandum of understanding were not shared immediately by the office. During the talks, Moon and the UAE PM also discussed ways to expand cooperation in space, infrastructure and efforts to tackle climate change. The two leaders also discussed Korea's bid to host the Expo in 2030. Also Read: To upgrade its military, Philippines will buy 32 new Black Hawk helicopters The M-SAM system, which is also called Cheongung II, is a core element in multi-layered anti-missile programme of South Korea. Cheongung means heaven's bow in Korean language. The missile employs "hit-to-kill" technology and has been designed to intercept hostile missiles coming in at altitudes below 40 km. Moon is in Dubai for a three-day visit as part of his week-long trip to the Middle East. (With inputs from agencies)

South Korea inks deal with UAE to sell mid-range surface-to-air missiles

To search for evidence of extraterrestrial life by looking for advanced technology, a group of scientists will start a new international research project led by Harvard University.

Titled as the 'Galileo Project', it is being led by the Harvard astronomy professor Avi Loeb.

Loeb co-founded the project with Frank Laukien, CEO of Bruker Corporation, a Massachusetts-based manufacturer of scientific equipment.

In a statement issued by the team, they said, "We can only speculate whether ‘Oumuamua may be explained by never seen before natural explanations, or by stretching our imagination to ‘Oumuamua perhaps being an extraterrestrial technological object, similar to a very thin light-sail or communication dish, which fits the astronomical data rather well".

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Rather than looking for electromagnetic signals, the Galileo Project will search for physical objects which are associated with extraterrestrial technological equipment, known as 'technosignatures'.

Laukien was quoted by The Guardian saying, "It is very important that we keep in mind that the Galileo Project is not for everything, and it is not for everyone". He added, "It has a defined scope, and it has limitations,” he added, referring to the project’s aim of only exploring known physics explanations rather than speculating on prior UAPs, alleged observations and informal reports".

“We want to clear the fog through a transparent and scientific analysis by assembling our own data, not data based on government-owned sensors, because most of that data is classified".

To search for evidence of extraterrestrial life by looking for advanced technology, a group of scientists will start a new international research project led by Harvard University.

To search for evidence of extraterrestrial life by looking for advanced technology, a group of scientists will start a new international research project led by Harvard University. Titled as the 'Galileo Project', it is being led by the Harvard astronomy professor Avi Loeb. Loeb co-founded the project with Frank Laukien, CEO of Bruker Corporation, a Massachusetts-based manufacturer of scientific equipment. In a statement issued by the team, they said, "We can only speculate whether ‘Oumuamua may be explained by never seen before natural explanations, or by stretching our imagination to ‘Oumuamua perhaps being an extraterrestrial technological object, similar to a very thin light-sail or communication dish, which fits the astronomical data rather well". Also read | NASA solves 40-year-old mystery of Jupiter's X-Ray Auroras Rather than looking for electromagnetic signals, the Galileo Project will search for physical objects which are associated with extraterrestrial technological equipment, known as 'technosignatures'. Laukien was quoted by The Guardian saying, "It is very important that we keep in mind that the Galileo Project is not for everything, and it is not for everyone". He added, "It has a defined scope, and it has limitations,” he added, referring to the project’s aim of only exploring known physics explanations rather than speculating on prior UAPs, alleged observations and informal reports". “We want to clear the fog through a transparent and scientific analysis by assembling our own data, not data based on government-owned sensors, because most of that data is classified".

Scientists to search for signs of extraterrestrial technology

Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Microsoft have unveiled a code of conduct with the European Commission that pledges to combat online hate speech.

In a press release, the EU Commissioners for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality pointed out the need for increased monitoring following the spate of terror attacks that have rocked Europe. 
 
&quot;The recent terror attacks have reminded us of the urgent need to address illegal online hate speech,&quot; said Vera Jourova in a statement.

&quot;Social media is unfortunately one of the tools that terrorist groups use to radicalize young people, and racists use to spread violence and hatred. This agreement is an important step forward to ensure that the internet remains a place of free and democratic expression, where European values and laws are respected.&quot;

The code of conduct outlines a raft of measures the IT companies have agreed to respect, including the commitment to remove illegal hate speech in less than 24 hours after being notified.

Facebook, Twitter, YouTube & Microsoft have signed an agreement to battle hate speech online.

Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Microsoft have unveiled a code of conduct with the European Commission that pledges to combat online hate speech. In a press release, the EU Commissioners for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality pointed out the need for increased monitoring following the spate of terror attacks that have rocked Europe. "The recent terror attacks have reminded us of the urgent need to address illegal online hate speech," said Vera Jourova in a statement. "Social media is unfortunately one of the tools that terrorist groups use to radicalize young people, and racists use to spread violence and hatred. This agreement is an important step forward to ensure that the internet remains a place of free and democratic expression, where European values and laws are respected." The code of conduct outlines a raft of measures the IT companies have agreed to respect, including the commitment to remove illegal hate speech in less than 24 hours after being notified.

Facebook, Twitter, YouTube & Microsoft join hands to fight hate speech

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