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The Hungry Tide, Kabul, Afghanistan, United Nations

The Hungry Tide

The urban communities are facing food insecurity on levels similar to rural areas for the first time.

Tricky time, United States of America, European Union, Afghanistan

Tricky time

Beijing’s attempt to woo Berlin and drive a wedge between America and Europe is also unravelling to an extent with the survey reporting that regardless of the composition of Germany’s next government, 59 per cent of respondents believe the European powerhouse’s China policy would be more hard-edged.

Unfortunate legacy, Bangladesh, Hindu population, Partition of India

Unfortunate legacy

If a zero-tolerance policy is adopted in dealing with the criminals who designed and carried out the recent mayhem against Hindus, that will reverse the 75-year-old tide of injustice against minorities in that country. Bangladesh has no answer as to why the Hindu population in that country reduced from nearly 30 per cent in 1947 to about 8 per cent today.

J&K Administrative Service, premature retirement

Eight “deadwood” officers prematurely retired in J&K

An official spokesman said that in its resolve to make administration efficient and transparent, the Government has retired officials found inefficient and acting against the public interest. These officials conducted their duties in ways that were unbecoming of a public servant and in violation of the established code of conduct.