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Thus, the danger of a Balkanisation of the Internet is real and rings especially for countries like India, whose IT and IT-enabled services sector depend so heavily on it. It is in everybody’s interest that the U.S.-Brazil spat be resolved amicably. For those who believe that the knowledge society is here to stay, and that worldwide connectivity is its handmaiden, this should include a step back from the abyss of breaking up the internet. One way forward is through multilateral governance of the web and stronger penalties for violating our privacy.
Beyond the Brazil-U.S spat [cyber Security]
65 million people live in slums in India, says census data [poverty,welfare]
What is Furlough
In the United States, a furlough is a temporary unpaid leave of some employees due to special needs of a company, which may be due to economic conditions at the specific employer or in the economy as a whole. These involuntary furloughs may be short or long term, and many of those affected may seek other temporary employment during that time.
What is Shutdown of Government ?
In U.S. politics, a government shutdown is a situation in which the government stops providing all but “essential” services. Typically, federal services that continue despite a shutdown include the National Weather Service and its parent agencies, medical services at federal facilities, the postal service, armed forces, air traffic management, and corrections (the penal system). A government shutdown is similar to a lockout in the private sector.
U.S. govt shuts down as Congress misses deadline
What would happen if US government shuts down?
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IE Incase you missed the aadhaar judgement by Supreme court , and its effects
Undercutting Aadhaar How the court’s order has complicated the UPA’s cash transfer plans.