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At an event organised by the Supreme Court to commemorate Constitution Day on November 26, Chief Justice of India SA Bobde said (https://www.republicworld.com/india-news/general-news/tech-reliance-in-delivering-justice-gave-rise-to-new-kind-of-inequality-says-cji-bobde.html) that the pandemic has been the biggest challenge in delivering “unhampered justice” to the common man and asked the government to look for solutions of a new kind of “inequality” that has emerged from justice becoming “technology dependent”.

It is true that Covid-19 achieved in weeks what would have taken years for digital adoption. Such rapid digital adoption also exposed the gaps and has given a newfound urgency to the digital inclusion agenda, since over 4 million people live in homelessness in urban areas, and 75 million people live in informal settlements without access to essential services (https://www.newsclick.in/India-Lockdown-COVID-19-Migrant-Workers-Housing-Land-Rights).

In a contactless world, as societies make the transition to increasing digitalisation, accessibility for the vulnerable cannot be under-emphasised and must be thought carefully over by planners. Please browse through the latest Tatsat Communique, where we have spotlighted some recent note-worthy developments.

Sumi Gupta, Director, Tatsat Foundation


CSR
Small businesses that took PPP aid may now face a punishing tax bill Small businesses that took PPP aid may now face a punishing tax bill The IRS said businesses cannot deduct expenses such as payroll and rent that were paid for with money from the Paycheck Protection Program of the CARES Act.
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After six months, Gandhi Market traders resume business After six months, Gandhi Market traders resume business Traders of Tiruchi Gandhi Market were allowed in to the premises following a cleaning drive undertaken by the corporation on Monday evening. The wholesale vendors, who were elated, resumed business fr
Cyber Security
Surge In Cyber Attacks On Indian Vaccine Makers In Oct-Nov Surge In Cyber Attacks On Indian Vaccine Makers In Oct-Nov There has been a massive surge in cyber attacks against the India vaccine makers and hospitals in the month of October and December, a new report warned on Friday. According to latest research by New Delhi-based think tank CyberPeace Foundation, nearly 80 lak…
3 Reasons Cyber threats Against Healthcare Are Increasing 3 Reasons Cyber threats Against Healthcare Are Increasing Criminals prey on vulnerable people and see patients as even more vulnerable. Sometimes, a hacker might pretend to be an insurance agent to collect the money or pretend to be a company representative offering identity theft protection. In the latter case, the…
Complex cyber attacks target online retailers Complex cyber attacks target online retailers Peak levels of traffic will be seen throughout the holiday shopping season as a flood of consumers turn to online channels to purchase goods, Imperva reveals. A monthly measurement and analysis of the global cyber threat landscape across data and applications…
Development Sector
Ahmedabad: Factory violated child labour laws, stocked explosive materials, says report Ahmedabad: Factory violated child labour laws, stocked explosive materials, says report According to the action taken report, godown owner Revabhai Arjanbhai Bharvad was issued notice by the Ahmedabad collector on November 13 for violating several laws and was called for a physical hearing on Friday at the deputy collector’s office in Ahmedabad.
Homeless teenagers pitch tent outside child safety office in Gold Coast in a 'cry for help' Homeless teenagers pitch tent outside child safety office in Gold Coast in a 'cry for help' The boys have been living on the streets of the Gold Coast for two months prompting friends to beg for help, fearing they could die if neglected - after a text showed signs of depression.
Stepping out of the shadow of India’s malnutrition Stepping out of the shadow of India’s malnutrition An immediate universalisation of the PDS, distribution of quality food items and community kitchens are a few solutions
Education
NEP and the autonomy question | The Indian Express NEP and the autonomy question | The Indian Express The charter proposes a regulatory regime for self-financing unaided institutions that curtails institutional autonomy underlined in Supreme Court judgments.
Karnataka To Implement Digital Learning In Government Higher Educational Institutions Karnataka To Implement Digital Learning In Government Higher Educational Institutions The Karnataka government on Monday said it has decided to implement Learning Management System (LMS) based digital learning in government higher educational institutions from the 2020-21 academic year.
Prof Sangita Srivastava takes over charge as new VC of Allahabad University - Times of India Prof Sangita Srivastava takes over charge as new VC of Allahabad University - Times of India Education News: PRAYAGRAJ: Prof Sangita Srivastava took over as the new regular vice chancellor of Allahabad University (AU) on Monday.
Environment
'Climate change is the defining crisis of our time and it particularly impacts the displaced' 'Climate change is the defining crisis of our time and it particularly impacts the displaced' UNHCR's Special Advisor on Climate Action Andrew Harper outlines how global warming is driving displacement, and why decisive action is vital now
Inquest to probe role of air pollution in death of British girl Inquest to probe role of air pollution in death of British girl LONDON: A coroner's inquest starts in London on Monday to determine whether air pollution played a role in the death of a nine-year-old girl who lived near a busy road.
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was a record-smasher – and it's raising more concerns about climate change The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was a record-smasher – and it's raising more concerns about climate change It was clear before the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season started that it was going to be busy. Six months later, we're looking back at a trail of broken records, and the storms may still not be over even with the season's official end on Nov. 30.
Government
Keep 50% Oxygen Cylinders For Medical Use: Gujarat Government Keep 50% Oxygen Cylinders For Medical Use: Gujarat Government Amid a fresh rise in COVID-19 cases in Gujarat, the state health department has again directed oxygen production units to keep 50 per cent of their production for medical use so that it could be easily made
PM Narendra Modi to chair all-party meeting on December 4 to discuss COVID-19 situation PM Narendra Modi to chair all-party meeting on December 4 to discuss COVID-19 situation Apart from the prime minister, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah and Health Minister Harsh Vardhan will also be present during the meeting.
Delhi government reduces RT-PCR test price to Rs 800 Delhi government reduces RT-PCR test price to Rs 800 The testing of samples collected through home visit will cost Rs 1,200. All labs and hospitals have also been asked to display the revised rates at a prominent place within 24 hours.
International
Germany extends partial lockdown but plans an exception for Christmas Germany extends partial lockdown but plans an exception for Christmas Top Stories from around the globe brought to you by dpa International.
The pandemic is fuelling slavery and sexual exploitation, UN experts warn The pandemic is fuelling slavery and sexual exploitation, UN experts warn The COVID-19 pandemic has played into the hands of slavers and traffickers and requires stronger government measures to prevent exploitation of vulnerable people, more than 50 independent UN human rights experts said in a statement on Monday.
The Health 202: Obese Americans could be prioritized for coronavirus vaccine (Paige Winfield Cunningham/Washington Post) The Health 202: Obese Americans could be prioritized for coronavirus vaccine (Paige Winfield Cunningham/Washington Post) Paige Winfield Cunningham / Washington Post: The Health 202: Obese Americans could be prioritized for coronavirus vaccine  —  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisers will meet tomorrow to discuss who should get coronavirus vaccines first.  —  One …
Social sector
Hyderabad International Airport touches 3 million mark in domestic passengers since unlock Hyderabad International Airport touches 3 million mark in domestic passengers since unlock Our BureauAs the passenger footfall grows steadily after relaxation of Covid lockdown, GMR Hyderabad International Airport has registered 37,000 passengers on a single day for domestic operations post
Charity says shelling kills 11 civilians in Yemen’s Hodeida Charity says shelling kills 11 civilians in Yemen’s Hodeida CAIRO - Artillery fire killed at least 11 civilians, including four children, near Yemen’s strategic port city of Hodeida amid that country's grinding...
China bars four US NGO workers from entry in Hong Kong tit-for-tat China bars four US NGO workers from entry in Hong Kong tit-for-tat China will bar four people working for American NGOs from entering the country as Washington and Beijing continue their tit-for-tat over Hong Kong.Foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said on Monday that the four people would be banned from entering Chin…
Blogs
Artificial Intelligence: Streamlining Processes Artificial Intelligence: Streamlining Processes The age old typical in office environment of work changed overnight due to the Covid-19 pandemic Organisations were forced to reorganise and give out ..
Healthcare: Awaiting the right dose Healthcare: Awaiting the right dose The Covid-19 pandemic has tested the resilience of our healthcare systemAlthough budgetary allocations for healthcare have been increasing a huge gap ..
PM reiterates combined fight for climate change PM reiterates combined fight for climate change Addressing a G-20 summit event Safeguarding the Planet The Circular Carbon Economy Approach Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Climate change must be f..
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