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DoPT Introduces Restrictions to Ensure Transparency and Impartiality Central Government introduces new restrictions on awards for All India Services (AIS) members, prohibiting cash components and emphasizing transparency. In a recent order, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has issued new guidelines regarding the acceptance of awards by members of All India Services (AIS). These guidelines aim to promote transparency and uphold the integrity of AIS members, who are central government employees receiving salaries and allowances as per the 7th Pay Commission recommendations. The order emphasizes that awards with monetary components or facilities cannot be accepted, and the awarding bodies must have impeccable credentials. Background: The DoPT's office memorandum, dated June 22, addresses the observation that AIS members have been accepting awards and recognition from private bodies, institutions, and organizations without following the prescribed instructions. To addres...

Yaccarino's Vision for Twitter 2.0 Sparks Questions and Emphasizes Collaboration Linda Yaccarino, the newly appointed CEO of Twitter, has quickly made her mark, taking steps to address payment issues with Google Cloud before the contract deadline. Her first memo to employees, titled "Building Twitter 2.0 Together," has generated both excitement and confusion among the staff. Linda Yaccarino, CEO of Twitter, is working diligently to resolve payment issues with Google Cloud and unveil her vision for Twitter 2.0. Resolving Payment Issues with Google Cloud: Yaccarino intervened to repair the strained relationship between Twitter and Google Cloud after encountering payment problems. This resolution was crucial for Twitter to maintain its standing with Google Cloud and avoid any negative impact on its reputation. The platform heavily relies on advertising revenue, making it vital to retain advertisers and ensure profitability. Yaccarino's efforts in resolving the payment is...