Corrupt Shadows: A Night of Injustice and the Drug Nexus It was just another evening. I had just arrived from somewhere and was waiting for transportation at a familiar location. The area was nothing unusual—people coming and going, life moving as it always does. But what happened next was beyond anything I could have imagined. The Unjust Detention Without any warning, three policemen approached me. Before I could even comprehend what was happening, they took me along with them without explanation. One of them snatched my laptop bag, while another held me so tightly, as if I were a dangerous criminal trying to escape. His grip was firm—painful even—making sure I had no way to resist. Instead of taking me to the nearby police station, which was just a few steps away, they led me to a small shop-like area on the main road. It wasn’t a police station, nor was it any official location for interrogation. It was just a closed-off room where they carried out their own version of “ju...
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has made a significant move by slashing transaction charges imposed on sellers and service providers involved in public procurement. This reduction aims to encourage more businesses to participate in government tenders, making the procurement process more accessible and cost-effective. #Key Points: 1. **Lower Transaction Costs**: The decrease in charges will reduce the financial burden on sellers, promoting a more competitive marketplace. 2. **Encouraging Participation**: By lowering costs, GeM aims to attract more small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and service providers, increasing the diversity of offerings available to government buyers. 3. **Boosting Efficiency**: Lower transaction fees can streamline the procurement process, encouraging quicker transactions and improving overall efficiency. 4. **Enhanced Transparency**: With reduced fees, the focus shifts more toward value and service quality rather than costs, fostering a transparent procu...