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Today in History (July 15th, 1783)
Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy, great Indian Merchant, Industrialist and philanthrophist, was born in Bombay. He aided famine relief, financed public works like wells, roads, causeways and bridges; founded dispensaries and hospitals; established educational institutions and scholarship funds; etc..
Summary of Today’s News
Trump survived the assassination attempt
- Former U.S. President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
- The 20-year-old shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire on Trump but was shot down by the U.S. Secret Service.
- The incident resulted in one attendee being killed and two others injured.
- President Joe Biden has called for unity and ordered an independent security review in response to the attack.
- This event is likely to have an impact on the upcoming presidential race due to the significant security lapse and attempted assassination of a former president.
The changing trend of food habits in Delhi-NCR
- After the pandemic, there has been a noticeable change in food habits in Delhi-NCR, with more people preferring to dine out frequently.
- The National Restaurant Association of India’s report mentions that 32% of residents in Delhi-NCR have increased their dining out frequency compared to pre-pandemic times.
- During the COVID-19 lockdown, there was a significant decline in restaurant business, but post-pandemic, there have been varying levels of changes in dining out habits among the residents.
- The report highlights that Delhi has a large number of restaurants, approximately 1,20,419, across both organized and unorganized sectors.
- Delhi-NCR is noted as the second-largest organized food services market in India among 21 major cities, indicating the region’s significance in the food industry.
Demand of Menstrual leaves for women as a right
- There is a growing demand for mandatory menstrual leave policies in India, with many women advocating for such policies to be mandated by the court rather than left to the discretion of employers.
- A survey conducted by Everteen revealed that 73% of women desire companies to provide menstrual leave options.
- Some companies, like Swiggy, have already implemented menstrual leave policies as a way to support the unique health needs of their female employees, receiving positive feedback and acknowledgment for addressing this issue.
- However, not all organizations have adopted similar measures, citing internal challenges and a belief that menstrual health issues do not significantly impact productivity.
- The Supreme Court has urged the Centre to develop a model policy on menstrual leave, recognizing it as a policy-making issue. The court’s approach aims to balance the needs of women with considerations about workforce participation and potential hiring biases.
- Experts in menstrual health, like Dr. Surbhi Singh, emphasize the importance of providing menstrual leave without repercussions, highlighting its impact on women’s health, productivity, and broader national implications.
- The discussions around menstrual leave policies in India reflect evolving perspectives on women’s health, work-life balance, and workplace inclusivity.
