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Ola Electric is cutting 500 jobs across verticals and levels as part of a restructuring exercise, according to people aware of the development. The company, which has come under the scanner for its poor aftersales service recently, had started the job cut in the September quarter. "It has been going on for some time now, starting around July. It has been a gradual process of removing redundant roles across verticals and levels," said a source. The exercise is expected to be completed by the end of this month. Ola Electric is looking to optimise workforce with an aim to improving margins and enhance profitability, the person added. Earlier this month, Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) had ordered a detailed probe into complaints related to alleged "deficiencies" in services and electric two-wheelers manufactured by Ola Electric. Last month, the company had said that out of 10,644 complaints received from CCPA, it has resolved 99.1 per cent of the complaints.

Ola Electric cuts 500 jobs across verticals

The <keyword id="23052276" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Jammu-and-Kashmir-Assembly" source="keywords">Jammu and Kashmir Assembly</keyword> turned into a stormy scene on Wednesday as '<keyword id="19971030" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="jai-shri-ram" source="keywords">Jai Shri Ram</keyword>' chants reverberated through the halls, sparking intense clashes over a resolution seeking dialogue with the Centre to restore the special status of the erstwhile state. The resolution was moved to initiate discussions between the central government and elected representatives in Jammu and <keyword id="19896255" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="kashmir" source="keywords">Kashmir</keyword>, a proposal that drew a furious response from <keyword id="20450486" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="BJP-members" source="keywords">BJP members</keyword> who accused the Speaker of bias and lambasted the ruling National Conference (NC) government. In a session marked by vociferous protests and uproarious disruptions, <keyword id="19894848" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="bjp" source="keywords">BJP</keyword> members stormed the well of the House, tearing up copies of the resolution. As chants of "Jai Shri Ram," "August 5 Zindabad," "Vande Mataram," and "Anti-national Agenda Nahi Chalega" filled the air, the session became unmanageable. Shouts of "Anti-Jammu Agenda Nahi Chalega," "Pakistani Agenda Nahin Chalega," and "Speaker Hai Hai" underscored the BJP's strong objections, as the Speaker struggled to keep order. The opposition's objections led to multiple pauses in the proceedings, ultimately resulting in the Speaker adjourning the House for the day, leaving the resolution’s future in question. The conflict grew sharper with statements from BJP leaders who claimed the Speaker had acted with partiality. <keyword id="21045920" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sunil-Sharma" source="keywords">Sunil Sharma</keyword>, Leader of the Opposition, asserted, "We have reports that you (Speaker) called a meeting of ministers yesterday and drafted the resolution yourself." Another BJP MLA, Sham Lal Sharma, went further, claiming the resolution had been prepared "in collusion with the Speaker in a guest house." "The mandate (of the Assembly polls) was in favor of abrogation of Article 370 because we (BJP) got 26 percent votes against NC's 23 percent," Sham Lal Sharma argued, framing the election results as support for the Centre’s 2019 decision to revoke Article 370. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary defended the resolution, emphasizing the need to restore special status. In presenting the resolution, Choudhary declared, "This Assembly reaffirms the importance of the special status and constitutional guarantees, which safeguarded the identity, culture, and rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, and expresses concern over their unilateral removal." The resolution also called for the Government of India to initiate a dialogue with the elected representatives of Jammu and Kashmir for the restoration of special status and constitutional guarantees and to devise constitutional mechanisms to achieve these ends. "This Assembly emphasises that any process for restoration must safeguard both national unity and the legitimate aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir," the document added. As the fallout continues, the resolution has stirred deep-seated <keyword id="21391765" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="political-tensions" source="keywords">political tensions</keyword>, exposing rifts within the Assembly and drawing the spotlight back on the long-running debate over Article 370. With the adjournment, the next steps in the contentious issue remain uncertain, though it is clear that passions on both sides are far from subsiding. (With inputs from agencies)

BJP members chant “Jai Shri Ram”, tear documents in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly over special status resolution

The government has officially announced October 1, 2024, as the starting date for <keyword id="23245808" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Vivad-Se-Vishwas-2-0" source="keywords">Vivad Se Vishwas 2.0</keyword>, the direct tax dispute resolution scheme. If you're involved in a tax dispute, this scheme might be your chance to resolve it efficiently. Originally introduced during the 2024-25 Union Budget, the scheme is designed to handle <keyword id="22518437" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="income-tax-disputes" source="keywords">income tax disputes</keyword> that are currently tied up in appeals. Confirming the news, the <keyword id="19900485" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Finance-Ministry" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Finance Ministry" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Finance Ministry">finance ministry</keyword> said in its notification: "The central government hereby appoints the 1st day of October, 2024 as the date on which the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme, 2024 shall come into force." <h2>The scope of the disputes</h2>To give you an idea of the scale, about 2.7 crore direct tax demands are currently being contested, amounting to a staggering Rs 35 lakh crore. These disputes are scattered across various legal forums, and Vivad Se Vishwas 2.0 aims to help clear this backlog. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="113444994" title="In the long run, rate cut by Fed will be favourable for most US banks: Moody&amp;#39;s" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>In her Budget speech, <keyword id="19912360" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Finance-Minister-Nirmala-Sitharaman" source="keywords">Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman</keyword> highlighted the government’s dedication to simplifying taxes and minimising litigation. She said, "The government will continue its efforts to simplify taxes, improve <keyword id="20404572" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="taxpayer-services" source="keywords">taxpayer services</keyword>, provide tax certainty and reduce litigation while enhancing revenues." <h2>Who can avail the scheme?</h2>If you have any pending disputes or appeals, including writs and special leave petitions, whether filed by you or the tax authorities, as of July 22, 2024, you are eligible to take advantage of this scheme. The list of eligible cases includes those pending before the Supreme Court, high courts, Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, and Commissioner/Joint Commissioner (Appeals). It also covers cases before the Dispute Resolution Panel (DRP) and revision petitions awaiting a decision from the Commissioner of Income Tax. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="113417255" title="Individuals earning over Rs 10 cr rise by 63% in India; financial assets of high net worth individuals to nearly double by 2028" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>However, the window to decide whether or not to participate in the scheme is limited. As Karishma R. Phatarphekar, Partner at <keyword id="20006170" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Deloitte-India" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Deloitte India" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Deloitte India">Deloitte India</keyword>, said: "Given the limited time window, an informed decision on opting for the scheme should be made promptly." The rules and forms for the scheme are expected to be published "imminently in the coming week." <h2>Success of the original Vivad Se Vishwas</h2>For those who are wondering about the potential impact, the first Vivad Se Vishwas scheme, introduced in 2020, resolved a significant number of cases. More than 1 lakh taxpayers participated, and the government collected about Rs 75,000 crore in taxes. With this track record, the expectations from Vivad Se Vishwas 2.0 are high. With October 1 just around the corner, now is the time to prepare if you are considering resolving your tax dispute through Vivad Se Vishwas 2.0. As the rules and forms are expected shortly, it’s wise to consult your <keyword id="23245810" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="tax-advisor" source="keywords">tax advisor</keyword> and make a decision soon. This scheme could provide the relief you’ve been waiting for while contributing to a more efficient tax system for all. (With inputs from PTI)

New Vivad Se Vishwas 2.0 tax resolution scheme to start on Oct 1 — what you need to know

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The House passed a resolution on Thursday condemning Kamala Harris's handling of the border.</li><li>Six House Democrats joined with Republicans in voting for it.</li></ul>Just days after Vice President Kamala Harris <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/kamala-harris-secured-enough-delegates-to-win-democratic-presidential-nomination-2024-7">became the Democratic presidential nominee</a>, six House Democrats joined with Republicans in passing a resolution targeting her.The <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hres1371ih/pdf/BILLS-118hres1371ih.pdf">resolution</a>, sponsored by Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York, was rushed to a vote this week after President Joe Biden <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/joe-biden-dropping-out-what-happens-next-2024-7">stepped aside</a>.The text condemns "the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris's, failure to secure the United States border."Harris never held the formal title of "border czar," though she was tasked early in the administration with addressing the root causes of migration.Republicans see the southern border as a potential point of vulnerability for not just Harris, but Democrats more broadly. And the language Republicans used was overtly political."Let me be clear: Harris and every elected Democrat owns this historic border crisis that has turned every community into a border community," Stefanik said after the resolution passed. "It is time that we return to President Donald Trump's border security policies that put the safety of American citizens first."Most of the Democrats who voted for the resolution represent conservative-leaning districts or face tough reelection fights this November.Here's a full list:<ul><li>Yadira Caraveo of Colorado</li><li>Henry Cuellar of Texas</li><li>Don Davis of North Carolina</li><li>Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington</li><li>Jared Golden of Maine</li><li>Mary Peltola of Alaska</li></ul>

These 6 House Democrats voted for GOP resolution condemning Kamala Harris's 'failure to secure' the border

For decades, <keyword id="21375103" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="corporate-culture" source="keywords">corporate culture</keyword> has taught budding professionals to wear their emotions in an email, and not on their sleeve. God only knows how many ‘let’s circle back’s and ‘per my last email’s this practice birthed, culminating in those inescapable, faux-inspirational ‘Here’s what proposing to my wife taught me about B2B’ posts on Linkedin. If you also feel suffocated by how “artificial” corporate-speak can seem, here’s a bit of good news for you. In a serendipitous study for folk whose faces react faster than their words, researchers have uncovered compelling evidence that such reactive instincts may actually result in better <keyword id="22064443" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="social-outcomes" source="keywords">social outcomes</keyword>, such as making them more likeable and better <keyword id="20389675" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="negotiators" source="keywords">negotiators</keyword>. The first phase of the study involved researchers posing as participants in semi-structured video calls with 52 individuals. These sessions were designed to elicit a range of behaviours such as listening, humour, embarrassment, and conflict. To assess the ability to suppress <keyword id="20376374" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="facial-expressions" source="keywords">facial expressions</keyword>, participants were also asked to maintain a still face while their partner attempted to provoke a reaction. Following these interactions, the same individuals recorded short video clips attempting to convey various social goals, including appearing friendly, threatening, and disagreeing without causing offence. More than 170 observers were then shown these clips and asked to rate the emotions and expressions being conveyed to gauge the "readability" and <keyword id="21116460" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="likability" source="keywords">likability</keyword> of each participant. The study utilised the <keyword id="22064444" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="facial-action-coding-system" source="keywords">Facial Action Coding System</keyword> (FACS) to measure facial muscle activity, which helps people precisely distinguish between facial expressions — a step that was crucial for this study. The researchers then conducted a follow-up analysis using an existing dataset of unscripted video conversations between 1,456 strangers. In these conversations, participants rated their liking for each other, which was then analysed in relation to their FACS results and other recognised measures. The results were clear: individuals who were more expressive were consistently liked more by both independent raters and their conversation partners. These expressive individuals were also found to be easier to read and better able to adapt their facial behaviour to achieve social goals. One of the most striking findings emerged from a conflict scenario where participants negotiated for a better reward payment. Those who were both agreeable and expressive achieved better outcomes, demonstrating the practical benefits of <keyword id="22064442" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="facial-expressivity" source="keywords">facial expressivity</keyword> in <keyword id="20206815" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="conflict-resolution" source="keywords">conflict resolution</keyword>. "This is the first large scale study to examine facial expression in real-world interactions,” explains lead author Eithne Kavanagh. “Our evidence shows that facial expressivity is related to positive social outcomes. It suggests that more expressive people are more successful at attracting social partners and in building relationships. It also could be important in conflict resolution." The findings of this study have been published in Scientific Reports and can be accessed <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-62902-6">here</a>.

Being more facially expressive could be making you more likeable and a better negotiator, study finds!

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The House passed a resolution on Friday condemning calls to defund the police.</li><li>61 House Democrats voted against it.</li></ul>The House of Representatives easily passed a resolution by a 337-61 margin on Friday that condemned <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/defund-the-police-polling-public-support-drop-democrats-pew-research-2021-10">calls to defund the police</a> and blamed progressive policies for an uptick in violence against officers.61 House Democrats voted against the resolution, while 134 — along with other Republicans present — voted for it.The resolution, authored by Republican Rep. Pete Stauber of Minnesota, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/1213/text">included</a> several noncontroversial provisions, such as clauses expressing "condolences and solemn appreciation" for the families of slain officers and recognizing "the mental stress and strain law enforcement officers suffer."But it also included language that Democrats took issue with, including blaming "decreased penalties and no-bail policies" for opening the door to "record criminal activity in cities across the country."Many progressive district attorneys have supported efforts to reform bail policies, arguing that the status quo leads to poorer people who are accused of crimes being stuck in jail while the wealthy are able to buy their freedom.Many Democrats voted against the resolution, arguing that it was an unserious effort to address police safety. Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland, a former prosecutor, listed off several previous bills that Democrats had supported and passed when they controlled Congress, including legislation to extend benefits to officers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.Several of the Democrats who voted against the resolution have also expressed support, in various forms, for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/calls-for-defund-the-police-budget-cuts-duty-changes-2020-6">efforts to shift resources away from traditional policing</a> and toward alternative community safety approaches.Here are the <a target="_blank" href="https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2024218">61 House Democrats</a> who voted against the resolution:<table style="minWidth: 75px"></colgroup></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Balint Barragán Blumenauer Bonamici Bowman Bush Cárdenas Carson Casar Casten Clark (MA) Clarke (NY) Crockett DeGette Doggett Eshoo Foster Foushee Frost Garamendi García (IL)</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Garcia (TX) Garcia, Robert Goldman (NY) Gomez Green, Al (TX) Huffman Ivey Jackson (IL) Jayapal Johnson (GA) Kamlager-Dove Lee (CA) Lee (PA) McClellan McGarvey McGovern Moore (WI) Nadler Napolitano Neal Ocasio-Cortez</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Omar Pingree Pocan Porter Pressley Ramirez Sarbanes Scanlon Schakowsky Scott (VA) Scott, David Stansbury Takano Tlaib Underwood Velázquez Waters Watson Coleman Williams (GA)</td></tr></tbody></table>

These 61 House Democrats voted against a resolution that condemns calls to defund the police

<ul class="summary-list"><li>New Year's resolutions are often seen as unattainable. </li><li>So should we ditch the annual tradition? </li></ul>Creating a list of goals for New Year's Day is perhaps a tradition <a target="_blank" href="https://theconversation.com/where-did-the-new-years-resolution-come-from-well-weve-been-making-them-for-4-000-years-196661#:~:text=Historically%2C%20the%20first%20recorded%20people,honour%20of%20the%20new%20year.">older than Jesus</a>, but it might be time to retire the annual ritual.For many Americans, goal setting in 2024 will consist of putting together a list of resolutions that revolve around finances, self-image, and health and wellness.The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/new-years-resolutions-statistics/">Forbes Health 2024</a> resolution survey gives us a glimpse at what people wish to accomplish this year.In a survey of 1,000 resolution makers, 48% of respondents said they wanted to improve their fitness, 38% of them said they wanted to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/how-to-set-realistic-new-years-resolutions-about-money-2021-12">improve finances</a>, and 36% said they wanted to improve their mental health.There is also a gendered aspect of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/new-years-resolutions-products-2019-1">resolutions</a>, where, according to Forbes: "Women (64%) feel slightly more pressured to set a resolution than men (60%)."I'm a part of that crowd: For years, I've kept a list of resolutions more exhaustive than an app's terms and conditions. Many of these resolutions fall in line with what others desire: achieving some monetary goal to buy something I really don't need or managing time I don't really have. Mixed in with these wishes are more practical goals for mental health and wellness.But resolutions are often hard to keep. According to some estimates, up to <a target="_blank" href="https://abcnews.go.com/US/struggling-new-years-resolutions-track/story?id=96173041#:~:text=According%20to%20research%2C%20Rook%20Williams,U.S%20News%20and%20World%20Report.">80% of resolutions</a> are broken before the end of January. And that's with all the advice people have been touting for years — from tips on setting <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reasons-why-most-new-years-resolutions-dont-stick">attainable goals</a> to fixing yourself in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/biggest-mistake-setting-new-years-resolutions-2023-12">bite-sized chunks</a>.So now, you probably <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reasons-why-most-new-years-resolutions-dont-stick">haven't reached all your goals </a>and are beating yourself over it. And now you're going into the next year hoping things will get better (and they never do).And this negative feeling has started to affect the popularity of resolutions. Over the years, more people are generally ditching <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-boost-motivation-at-work-new-year-resolution-2022-12">New Year's</a> resolutions. A <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-years-resolutions-americans-opinion-poll/">CBS News poll</a> from 2021 found that resolution-making has plummeted. The reason? CBS posited that it may be due to the unpredictability of the pandemic and the chaos that has followed.So, should you ditch your resolution list? Some people have. As <a target="_blank" href="https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2022/01/2022-is-not-the-year-for-new-years-resolutions/621070/">The Atlantic</a> put it last year, resolutions aren't the vibe. You can't be a disappointment if you never set impossible goals in the first place!Instead, maybe we should start putting together year-end lists of everything we've accomplished over the year, The Atlantic suggests. That means your <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/instagram-scandal-crisis-era-mark-zuckerberg-lawsuit-child-predator-report-2023-11">Instagram </a>photo dump on December 31 showcasing your janky <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/chatgpt-openai-cursed-crochet-animals-tiktok-loves-viral-2023-3">crochet projects</a>, impromptu trips to the beach, or exciting nights on the town is a definite yes.We can also go against the grain: Although they can be fun, dropping the usual goals that people opt for, like losing weight or <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/masteryourmoney">becoming wealthy</a>, may be a smart move.As <a target="_blank" href="https://www.thecut.com/2021/12/the-death-of-the-new-years-resolution.html">The Cut</a> put it last year, focusing on intrinsic goals — or goals intended to make us happier — rather than extrinsic goals — goals made so we feel more accepted by society — can help with resolution-making.So, for example, instead of telling yourself to eat bland salads because you want to look skinny for a photo that won't matter in 10 years, set a goal to eat more meals with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-loving-relationships-help-live-longer-2023-12">loved ones</a>.Because, as Dr. Richard Ryan, professor at the Institute for Positive Psychology and Education at Australian Catholic University, told the outlet, oftentimes achieving an extrinsic result could mean a loss of the one thing that truly matters: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/george-clooney-says-friends-didnt-bring-matthew-perry-joy-2023-12">joy</a>."The evidence shows that when people reflectively and mindfully get in touch with their values, they drop the stuff like weight loss; they drop the stuff like 'make more money or more possessions,'" Ryan told The Cut.

New Year's resolutions are kind of outdated 

New Delhi [India], March 20 (ANI): Prime Minister <keyword id="19895781" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="narendra-modi" source="keywords">Narendra Modi</keyword> held a telephonic conversation with Russian President <keyword id="19900702" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="vladimir-putin" source="keywords">Vladimir Putin</keyword> on Wednesday and reiterated India's stand on dialogue and diplomacy as a way for the resolution of the ongoing war against <keyword id="19895162" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ukraine" source="keywords">Ukraine</keyword>, said an official release. "The two leaders agreed to make concerted efforts towards further strengthening the Special &amp; Privileged Strategic Partnership between the two countries in the years to come. They also reviewed progress in various issues of bilateral cooperation, and exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest," an official release said. "While discussing the Russia-Ukraine conflict, PM reiterated India's consistent position in favour of dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward. The two leaders agreed to remain in touch," it added. Meanwhile, Kremlin also shared details of President <keyword id="19911498" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="putin" source="keywords">Putin</keyword>'s conversation with <keyword id="19899320" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="pm-modi" source="keywords">PM Modi</keyword> and said that the former informed the latter about the ongoing situation in the war-torn region of Ukraine. President Putin also emphasised Ukraine's refusal to take political and diplomatic steps to settle the conflict. "The President of <keyword id="19895159" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="russia" source="keywords">Russia</keyword> gave his assessment of the current state of affairs in the zone of the special military operation. He emphasised Kiev's categorical refusal to take political and diplomatic steps to settle the conflict," the President of Russia said in a statement. "In connection with the events of June 24, Narendra Modi expressed understanding and support of the resolute actions by the Russian leadership to protect law and order and ensure stability in the country and security of its people," it added. On June 24, 2023, <keyword id="19911496" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="yevgeny-prigozhin" source="keywords">Yevgeny Prigozhin</keyword>, the chief of the Wagner Group, led an armed rebellion against the Russian defense minister. The rebellion started in Rostov-on-Don, in southern Russia, and forces loyal to Prigozhin marched toward Moscow. The rebellion was called off after Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko intervened. In a televised address on June 24, President of Russia Vladimir Putin denounced Wagner's actions as treason and pledged to quell the rebellion. Further in the conversation, both leaders discussed the bilateral cooperation between the two countries and expressed their satisfaction over the increase in trade. "During the discussion of topical issues of bilateral cooperation, the leaders noted the importance of further consistent implementation of large-scale joint projects in different areas and voiced their satisfaction over a tangible increase in trade in 2022 and the first quarter of the current year," Kremlin said. "Special attention was paid to interaction in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and the G20, in which India is holding the rotating presidency this year, and in the BRICS format. In addition, Narendra Modi told Vladimir Putin about his international contacts, including his recent visit to Washington," it added. The statement said further, "The conversation was substantive and constructive. The leaders confirmed their mutual desire to strengthen the Russia-India specially privileged strategic partnership and planned future contacts." Earlier in 2022, PM Modi's advice to Russian President Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine war during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's summit in Uzbekistan's Samarkand has grabbed the attention of leading international media organisations. "Today's era is not of war and I have spoken to you about it on the call. Today we will get the opportunity to talk about how we can progress on the path of peace. India and Russia have stayed together with each other for several decades," PM Modi told Putin expressing his concerns about the impact of the war on food and energy security. "We spoke several times on the phone about India-Russia bilateral relations and various issues. We should find ways to address the problems of food, fuel security and fertilizers. I want to thank Russia and Ukraine for helping us to evacuate our students from Ukraine," he added. International media praised PM Modi's diplomatic acumen, who in a friendly tone pushed the concerns of the global community to its long-standing friend Russia. American publication -CNN praised PM Modi's hold on world politics and reported " Indian leader Narendra Modi tells Putin: Now is not the time for war." (ANI)

PM Modi stresses dialogue, diplomacy for Ukraine crisis resolution with Putin

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The House voted on Thursday to condemn Iran's recent missile and drone attack on Israel.</li><li>13 progressive House Democrats — and one Republican — voted against it.</li></ul>The House of Representatives on Thursday voted to condemn Iran's recent missile and drone attack on Israel.13 progressive House Democrats voted against the resolution along with Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/thomas-massie-oppose-israel-aid-hamas-attack-2023-10">non-interventionist libertarian</a> who often opposes these types of resolutions.The attack, the first-ever launched from Iranian soil, came in response to an Israel's bombing of an Iranian consular facility in Syria on April 1. The attack was largely foiled as a result of both <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-forces-destroyed-iran-missiles-drones-massive-air-defense-battle-2024-4">American forces</a> and Israeli missile defense systems.In response to Sunday's attack, House Republicans teed up a barrage of resolutions and bills this week that took aim at Iran while affirming US support for Israel.That included a series of bills to ratchet up sanctions on Iran and its proxies in the Middle East, as well as a resolution condemning the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/what-from-river-to-sea-means-israel-palestine-rashida-tlaib-2023-11">pro-Palestinian slogan</a> "from the river to the sea" as antisemitic, which 44 House Democrats voted against.Most of those bills garnered broad bipartisan support, but a small cohort of progressive Democrats opposed most or all of them.In a statement on Tuesday, Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York accused Republicans of attempting to "distract from their own incompetence" by bringing bills "designed purposefully to increase the likelihood of a deadly regional war.""I will oppose any cynical effort to further inflame tensions, destroy a path to peace in the region, and further divide the American people," said Ocasio-Cortez. Other progressives issued statements calling for de-escalation in the region more broadly.Thursday's resolution also included a clause affirming the US's "commitment to Israel's security, including through security assistance and defense sales."As the death toll from Israel's war in Gaza has mounted, progressives have increased <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/conditions-us-aid-israel-blank-check-bernie-sanders-2023-11">called for conditioning</a> — or outright refusing — further military aid to Israel. Democrats are also increasingly likely to view Israel's <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/half-biden-voters-israel-genocide-palestinians-gaza-poll-2024-1">actions in Gaza as a genocide.</a>Here are the 13 House Democrats who voted against the resolution:<ul><li>Jamaal Bowman of New York</li><li>Cori Bush of Missouri</li><li>Greg Casar of Texas</li><li>Jonathan Jackson of Illinois</li><li>Pramila Jayapal of Washington</li><li>Hank Johnson of Georgia</li><li>Barbara Lee of California</li><li>Summer Lee of Pennsylvania</li><li>Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York</li><li>Ilhan Omar of Minnesota</li><li>Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts</li><li>Delia Ramirez of Illinois</li><li>Rashida Tlaib of Michigan</li></ul>

These 13 House Democrats voted against a resolution to condemn Iran's attack on Israel

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The House passed a resolution on Tuesday condemning the Russian abduction of Ukrainian children.</li><li>Nine Republicans voted against it.</li></ul>On Tuesday, the House overwhelmingly passed a resolution to condemn Russia's <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ukrainian-children-missing-forcibly-taken-russia-invading-soldiers-war-cime-2023-9">abduction of Ukrainian children</a> in the two years since the war began.Nine Republicans voted against the resolution.Sponsored by Democratic Rep. Susan Wild of Pennsylvania, the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/149">resolution</a> holds the Russian government "responsible for the wrongful and illegal kidnapping of children from Ukraine" and states that doing so "amounts to genocide."The resolution passed the House Foreign Affairs Committee in a unanimous 44-0 vote in November.Since the February 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, thousands of children have been abducted and taken into Russia, and it's unclear what's happening to them.Russian officials <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-says-saving-ukraine-kids-not-stealing-them-despite-evidence-2023-4">have claimed</a> that they're merely "saving" the children and that accusations of forcible abductions are a smear.The Republican votes against the resolution come as most of the party has gradually turned against providing further US military aid to the besieged eastern European country.Most Republican senators voted against a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/which-republican-senators-supported-ukraine-israel-aid-without-border-deal-2024-2">$93.5 billion aid package</a> that includes more than $60 billion for the Ukraine war effort, and House Speaker Mike Johnson has thus far refused to hold a vote on the package, in part owing to fears that doing so could turn hard-right Republicans in his own conference against him.Meanwhile, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has promoted Russia's image via a recent trip to Moscow, including an <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/republicans-watched-vladimir-putin-tucker-carlson-interview-2024-2">interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin</a> that even some GOP lawmakers tuned into.Here are the 9 Republicans who voted against the resolution:<ul><li class="li1">Andy Biggs of Arizona</li><li class="li1">Eric Burlison of Missouri</li><li class="li1">Warren Davidson of Ohio</li><li class="li1">Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia</li><li class="li1">Clay Higgins of Louisiana</li><li class="li1">Thomas Massie of Kentucky</li><li class="li1">Matt Rosendale of Montana</li><li class="li1">Chip Roy of Texas</li><li class="li1">Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin</li></ul>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has plans to ramp up military actions in 2024. </li><li>Kim said he would intensify weapons tests and build up the country's nuclear stockpile.</li></ul><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/kim-jong-un-crying-national-birthrate-north-korea-birthrate-dictator-2023-12">North Korean leader Kim Jong Un</a> vowed to launch three additional military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials, and introduce modern attack drones in 2024, as he called for "overwhelming" war readiness to cope with US-led confrontational moves, state media reported Sunday.Kim's comments, made during a key ruling Workers' Party meeting to set state goals for next year, suggest he'll intensify a run of weapons tests ahead of the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/who-has-endorsed-donald-trump-president-2024-republicans-gop-2023-2">US presidential elections</a> in November.Observers say Kim believes a boosted nuclear capability would give him another chance to launch high-stakes summit diplomacy with the US to win sanctions relief if former <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/christie-trump-maine-gop-presidential-ballot-removal-martyr-bellows-2023-12">President Donald Trump </a>returns to the White House.During the five-day meeting that ended Saturday, Kim said moves by the United States and its followers against <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/kim-jong-un-life-2017-8">North Korea</a> have been unprecedented this year, pushing the Korean Peninsula to the brink of a nuclear war, according to the official Korean Central News Agency."The grave situation requires us to accelerate works to acquire overwhelming war response capabilities and thorough and perfect military readiness to suppress any types of provocations by the enemies at a stroke," Kim said, according to KCNA.Kim set forth plans to launch three more <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/kim-jong-un-inspects-north-korea-first-military-spy-satellite-2023-5">military spy satellites</a> next year in addition to the country's first reconnaissance satellite launched in November. He underscored the need to establish "a reliable foundation" to increase North Korea's number of nuclear weapons, an apparent reference to facilities to produce fissile materials like weapons-grade plutonium and highly enriched uranium.Kim also ordered authorities to enhance submarine capabilities and develop various types of modern unmanned combat equipment, such as <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/drone-footage-in-ukraine-twists-perception-of-the-war-shows-2023-12">armed drones</a>, according to KCNA."Pyongyang might be waiting out the US presidential election to see what its provocations can buy it with the next administration," said Leif-Eric Easley, a professor at Ewha University in Seoul.The North Korean leader has been attempting to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/north-korea-has-growing-arsenal-of-submarine-launched-missiles-2023-12">build up and modernize</a> the country's weapons stockpile, including his nuclear weapons arsenal. And recently, the country has turned to Russia to help make that happen.Kim visited Russian President Vladimir Putin in September for a six-day trip, where <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-kim-jong-un-attack-drones-present-un-resolution-2023-9">Putin gifted Kim</a> five attack drones and a reconnaissance drone — violating United Nations Security Council resolutions.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russian-desperation-chance-for-north-korea-to-upgrade-air-force-2023-10">Business Insider previously reported</a> that the relationship between Putin and Kim could also prove advantageous in building up North Korea's aging air force, whose technological advancements have been stalled by international sanctions placed on the country over its nuclear weapons program.The relationship between the two countries is one of mutual need, as Russia requested ammunition and weapons from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/north-korea-weapons-ammo-russia-wants-ukraine-war-2023-9">Pyongyang's vast collection</a> for its ongoing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/photos-north-korea-secretly-sending-cargo-to-russia-likely-munitions-2023-10">war in Ukraine</a>.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Sonia Jhas is a speaker, author, and coach who helps clients set and achieve New Year's resolutions.</li><li>She says the first step in reaching your goals is not relying on your future self to handle it.</li></ul>Sonia Jhas is a <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/hxKADRl8nGo">TEDx speaker</a> and author from Toronto who coaches people on wellness, self-esteem, productivity, purpose, and perseverance. Before realizing her desire to become a speaker and author, she was a client manager at IBM.She's found in her own experience and through working with clients that <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/new-years-resolutions-failure-advice-jonathan-alpert-2018-12">New Year's resolutions fail</a> when people set goals that look good on paper but don't align with their reality. She helps her clients set realistic, sustainable, and measurable <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/new-years-resolutions-couples-maintain-strong-marriage-2023-12">resolutions</a>.<div type="image" title="headshot of Sonia Jhas" height="3840" width="5120" msid="106453460" hostid="261" sizebytes="676618"></div>Here are her strategies for stopping the excuses and procrastination and accomplishing your goals in the coming year.<h2>Let go of an idealized version of your future self</h2>The first step to making changes that stick is letting go of the idea that a future version of yourself will figure it out and start making positive changes based on where you are today."All my life, I lived with this idea that future Sonia wasn't going to suffer in the ways current Sonia did," Jhas told Business Insider. "I thought future Sonia was going to find a way to have more commitment, more resilience — I told myself she isn't even going to want doughnuts."It's even more unproductive to lean into bad habits today in anticipation of your future self behaving perfectly tomorrow — whether that's eating all the cookies or lounging around all day. This form of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/main-types-of-procrastinators-how-to-avoid-accountability-coaches">procrastination</a> pushes responsibility onto an imagined, future version of a better self who may never exist."For so long I was filled with this longing and desire to arrive at this place where the whole Rubik's Cube would line up the way it's supposed to," she said."I realized time and time again that there's no magic mindset fix — whether it's January 1, January 3, or <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-do-dry-january-sobriety-tips-advice-2023-12">Dry January</a> — or any other version of that perfect start date." It's best to start today.<h2>Stop searching for a quick fix</h2>Jhas advises against believing that happiness is just one push of hard work away and instead encourages her clients to commit to long-term mindset changes."We believe so deeply that happiness is just 10 pounds away," she said. "We want to sprint and get there as fast as we can because we think then we'll be happy, and we'll be able to slow down and take a breath."Jhas finds that linking happiness to achievement makes us feel unfulfilled and causes the "wins" to feel anticlimactic. Instead, she advises her clients to allow themselves the freedom to be enough while still making progress. She also cautions against forcing ourselves into a "robot mode" that will push us toward our goals. Instead, address the "why" behind your desires and be intentional.Before jumping headfirst into your goals for the New Year, she suggests taking stock of your values and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/biggest-mistake-setting-new-years-resolutions-2023-12">how they align with your goals</a> — even if the exploration takes all of January. Ensure that your goals are yours, not those set by friends or family."I grew up in a household where I was heavily kneaded into being the perfect version of who I thought I was supposed to be," she said. "I had no idea where my parents stopped and where I started. It led to an early midlife crisis at 25 where I was like, 'I actually don't want to do this.'"To determine if your goals and values are truly your own, she recommends journaling, seeking feedback from trusted friends or professionals, and practicing awareness through meditation, breathwork, and other mindfulness practices.<h2>Create a mindset manifesto</h2>Once you identify your goals, evaluate your tactics to reach them and create what Jhas calls a "mindset manifesto.""For me, it serves the same purpose as a vision board, where you're thinking about what you want your future self to experience. Drop into an aligned place where you can picture your day — maybe it's 'I wake up in the morning, my feet touch the ground, and I reach for a glass of water…' The visualization of it allows you to be the main character in your movie."Then write down whatever best captures the feeling you want to experience, whether it's a statement, keywords, or an in-depth diary entry. Jhas advises her clients to keep it on their phones and use it to remember their goals and their "why.""It's a functional model to feed decisions through," she said. "How else are you making decisions? Are you hoping you're just not going to want a doughnut? Or that you'll want to go to the gym when it's dark at 4 p.m.?"<h2>Start small</h2>Jhas advises incorporating <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/strategies-methods-ways-build-better-habits-new-year-2023-12">small, failproof habits</a> — such as waking up and doing one minute of breathwork or 10 minutes of stretching — into your routine to create a mindset shift and build momentum."You're going to move at your own pace when you're connected to who you are, and then momentum builds, but not to a climax where you're going to fall off a cliff. It builds, and then it may slow down, but you'll build again without falling off the wagon," she said.According to Jhas, this also requires self-trust and control, knowing that if you snooze one morning because your body needs extra rest, it's not falling off the cliff; it's being in tune with yourself and knowing you'll give yourself what you need to reach your goals the next day.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Keeping New Year's resolutions for a full 12 months can prove difficult.</li><li>Entrepreneur Mimi Ikonn shared six valuable insights about making goals with Business Insider. </li></ul>Making New Year's resolutions is an age-old tradition that sees people around the world sit down and reflect on their big goals for the coming year — only to abandon them a few weeks later. A recent <a target="_blank" href="https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/new-years-resolutions-statistics/">Forbes Health survey</a> of 1,000 adults in the US found that the average New Year's Resolution lasts just 3.74 months with only 6% of respondents sticking to their goals until December. Meanwhile, the series of dates celebrating the failure of New Year's resolutions such as "Quitter's Day" on the second Friday of January and "Ditch New Year's Resolutions Day" on January 17 suggests there's a gap between making goals and actually turning them into lifelong changes. Mimi Ikonn, the cofounder of wellness brand <a target="_blank" href="https://www.intelligentchange.com/">Intelligent Change</a> and a social media influencer, told Business Insider that making lasting changes requires a holistic approach."We have to keep in mind that unless we make these fundamental subconscious changes, nothing is going to change in our life because we are guided every day to make decisions based on our subconscious mind," Ikonn said in an interview. "It literally makes more than 95% of all the decisions we make. So unless we change certain habits day to day and rewire the way the brain works, nothing is going to change in our lives because we go back to our old habits." Ikonn offered six valuable insights about keeping New Year's resolutions.<h2>Your goals should encompass your identity </h2>Ikonn said that Intelligent Change launched tools that were based on the founders' personal lives to help users develop goals based on all of the different facets of their identity. Ikonn said you have to look at "your whole life as a system.""So you are not just somebody who works, you're somebody who has relationships, you're somebody who has a relationship to self, and has spiritual practises."She suggests viewing goals like slices of a pie or even an umbrella and slotting them into each section like it's a different facet of your life. But she warned against making too many goals and instead to narrow it down to three to five ultimate goals for the year. "I think the reason people fail is because we can be a little bit over ambitious about our capabilities and we set out too many goals and then we quickly disappoint ourselves and the moment we disappoint ourselves, we feel deflated and then we just stop trying," Ikonn explained. <h2>Your goals should align with your values </h2>The most important thing to consider when setting a goal is the "why" factor which can help you determine the motivation behind achieving the goal."If you have a strong 'why,' you will find a way to get there, and if you don't, most likely you won't," Ikonn said.An exercise that can help you determine your "why" could be creating a list of values before you write down your goals for the year."Once you create the values, when you create the goals, it's so much easier to see if your goals are aligned with your values and then that allows you to create a bigger vision of your life." <h2>Find an 'accountability partner' </h2>The saying "moving in silence" is a popular sentiment meaning working on your goals in private is more rewarding because you're cutting out external judgment. However, according to Ikonn, this isn't necessarily true, and can be a mistake. In fact, sharing your goals with others is actually a worthwhile pursuit because it will encourage you to not give up."I think one thing that people miss out on is having accountability partners," she said. "The more people you tell about your goals and dreams, the more chances you're going to actually do it."An accountability buddy can be a friend or family member who you can check in with every week."Accountability is huge when it comes to forming any new habits," Ikonn said. "Sometimes we need a little bit of support from our community and it can make a world of a difference." <h2>Share your goals on social media </h2>Similar to having an accountability buddy, sharing your resolutions on social media can actually put gentle pressure on you to achieve them. Ikonn said that one of her goals in 2024 was to do more public speaking and she decided to share this on social media. People started inviting her to more events and giving her the opportunities to do so as a result. "So it is fascinating what happens once you put it out there into the world, whether you do it on your social media, whether you do it in person with your friends in your community, where people will hear what you're doing, and they will connect you with the right person. They will tell you about a workout program or maybe a new job opportunity."<h2>Mood boards do actually work </h2>The hashtag <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/newyearmoodboard">#newyearmoodboard</a> has almost a million views on TikTok with users putting together aesthetic collages of images and quotes that often represent their dream life. Although it may just look like a fun activity, Ikonn says there's a deeper reason behind why it can work."There's a part of our brain called the reticular activating system, which helps us filter through all the information that we are faced with every single day because we're overwhelmed by all this information. "So when you focus on something specific, it allows your brain to filter for opportunities and people and ways to get to those opportunities." However, it's not just about creating the vision board, you actually have to do the work and take actions to bring the dreams to life but it's "extremely helpful to visualize where you're going." <h2>Keep track of your goals </h2>You've created your list of goals, found yourself an accountability buddy, and ensured that it aligns with your values and long-term vision for your life. Now, how do you make sure it actually sticks? Ikonn says your goals have to be "very clear and actionable and something you can measure." You should also avoid being vague."For example, instead of saying, 'Oh I want to be healthier' you can say, 'I want to start running three times a week' or 'I'm going to take three yoga classes a week' or 'I'm going to do this workout program on an app and I'm going to commit to it five times a week.'"The next step is breaking those goals down into actionable steps to schedule into our months and weeks because "things we don't schedule will never get done." Ikonn emphasized that it's not always possible to do something everyday."In real life, there will be times when we feel unwell, when our family needs us, when work needs us more than usual, and we'll be unable to actually keep the habit going. But the truth is we can always pick up where we left off and restart the habit at any point in time."

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