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Those who intentionally abuse their parents or senior citizens under their care and protection or abandon them may be sentenced to six months' imprisonment or slapped with a fine of Rs 10,000 or both, according to a bill introduced in Lok Sabha on December 11.The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens (Amendment) Bill, 2019, piloted by Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thaawarchand Gehlot in the House, also has provisions for the elderly to claim maintenance and for mandatory registration of senior citizens care homes and other such institutions which will have to comply with prescribed minimum standards.The bill defines "abuse" as physical, verbal, emotional and economic abuse, neglect and abandonment, causing assault, injury, physical or mental suffering. "Children" in relation to a parent or a senior citizen means son or daughter, whether biological, adoptive or step-child, and includes son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandson, grand-daughter and legal guardians … [Read more...] about Bill introduced in Lok Sabha to sentence abusers of senior citizens to six months in jail

Netflix Inc is testing longer subscription plans in India as it looks to attract more users in a highly competitive market where smartphone and internet usage is soaring.New users of Netflix in India may have the option to choose from three-, six- and 12-month plans at discounts of up to 50%, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters.The Los Gatos, California-based company has previously used India as a testing ground for new features, launching a mobile-only monthly plan starting at 199 rupees ($2.79) this year.Close Including the mobile plan, the company currently offers four plans in India, with its premium plan costing 799 rupees per month. related news Oil prices fall as US crude stocks jump Trump will have final say on US-China trade deal: White House trade adviser "We believe that our members may value the flexibility that comes from being able to pay for a few months at once. As always, this is a test and we will only introduce it more broadly if people find it … [Read more...] about Netflix tests cheaper, yearly subscription plan in India

Even the most absent-minded smartphone user is probably aware that apps keep tabs on where they go. Many apps wouldn’t work without location data. But few realize just how often that location tracking is happening—even when it’s not necessary, even when their apps aren’t being used, and, increasingly, even when a user isn’t even carrying their phone. Tracking you across the map isn’t always about improving user experience, of course, but rather about better understanding who you are and what kind of advertising to show you. If, for instance, a company knows that you’ve just stepped foot in one of their stores, they might start targeting you with ads touting a sale. advertisement advertisement It’s hard to dispute the value of a good sale, but location tracking raises all sorts of privacy concerns. (Not to mention that using the GPS will drain your smartphone’s battery faster.) Should app makers know where we live, where … [Read more...] about How—And Why—Apple, Google, And Facebook Follow You Around In Real Life

Home Minister Amit Shah assured that Indian Muslims "were, are and will remain Indian citizens", while he moved the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in the Rajya Sabha on December 11.The bill seeks to provide Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees coming from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan after facing religious persecution in those countries.Moving the bill, Shah said minorities in the three nations do not get equal rights. The population of minorities in these countries has reduced by as much as 20 percent, either by way of elimination or because they migrated to India, he said, adding that these migrants did not get rights to jobs and education.Close The bill provides citizenship to these persecuted minorities, Shah said. related news Cabinet approves revision in funding pattern of Phase IV of Delhi Metro Curfew imposed in Guwahati, to be in place till 7 am on Thursday: Police SC to consider in-chamber pleas seeking review of Ayodhya case verdict For … [Read more...] about Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in Rajya Sabha: Amit Shah says Indian Muslims ‘were, are and will remain’ citizens

Executives holding the top post emerged clear winners this year despite a shaky economic situation with 18 percent more CEOs taking home million-dollar packages and a record 22 new members making it to the list, as per a report in The Times of India.As many as 146 CEOs made at least Rs 7 crore ($1 million approx.) in 2019, compared to 124 in 2018 – the best growth in numbers over the past four years, where 2016 saw 119 members.Notably, professional CEOs outnumbered promoter CEOs, counted at 85 and 61 respectively.Close CEOs in BSE 200 companies saw their overall pay also increased by 14 percent to Rs 2,457 crore from last year’s Rs 2,158 crore, with the average package of Rs 16.8 crore, a study commissioned by the paper found. related news Cabinet approves revision in funding pattern of Phase IV of Delhi Metro Curfew imposed in Guwahati, to be in place till 7 am on Thursday: Police Pharma market grows 14.5% in November, respiratory drugs lead Moneycontrol could … [Read more...] about Economic slowdown not a spanner in pay packages of CEOs: Report