Today in History (July 15^th, 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.