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British Treasury chief Rachel Reeves is set to announce plans later Thursday to merge dozens of pension funds with the aim of unlocking tens of billions of pounds for investment and boosting the U.K.’s sub-par economic growth

The United States foreign food aid program can be a big help when extreme weather fueled by climate change hammers communities

security of the nation. The agricultural sector, which supports over 50% of India’s workforce, is especially vulnerable to land degradation.

Guru Nanak Jayanti is a sacred festival celebrated with deep devotion, primarily by the Sikh community. It marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. In 2024, devotees will commemorate Guru Nanak Ji’s birth anniversary on Kartik Purnima, which falls on November 15. On November 15, millions around the world will mark the 555th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, known for his teachings on unity, compassion, and equality.

A hacking group that is believed to be Chinese state-sponsored has compromised two websites with ties to the Tibetan community in an attack meant to install malware on users’ computers

Chubu Electric on Wednesday said it has signed an agreement with OMC Power to increase investment in the company. The investment will help OMC Power commission 100 MW of energy transition projects in the near term and expand presence in India and South Africa, Chubu Electric said in a statement. According to industry sources, Chubu had earlier invested in OMC Power for a 20 per cent stake. With the latest investment, its stake will increased to over 35 per cent to become single-largest stake holder in OMC Power. Mitsui & Co has over 25 per cent stake in OMC Power.

COP29, urging world leaders to prioritise the unique needs of children and youth in policy. «Rising temperatures and unchecked development have led to landslides and impacted our way of life,» said 23-year-old Manisha Arya, a youth delegate from India's Himalayan region, as she voiced the concerns of millions at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29). Manisha is one of 20 young South Asian leaders representing the urgent demands of youth in the fight against climate change. Alongside her is Kartik Verma, a 19-year-old environmental advocate from a farming community in rural India.

bulldozer justice' has generated strong reactions from political leaders across the country, with some welcoming the decision and others expressing their concerns. Maharashtra's Leader of Opposition in the Assembly and Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar welcomed the judgment. Speaking to he said, «This verdict is a slap on those who talk about 'Batenge to Katenge'. This politics was started in Uttar Pradesh. The actions were taken against a particular community and the poor...We welcome the decision of the Supreme Court.» Meanwhile, in Madhya Pradesh, BJP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla reacted cautiously to the verdict. He said, "...Any direction of the Supreme Court is a kind of an order. If a comment has been made on any specific action, then it would be appropriate to speak about it only after knowing."

Goa's tourism numbers being circulated on social media platforms is a cause of 'significant concern' among local communities and investors and stakeholders of Goa, and the state government has registered a formal complaint to take cognizance of the matter, said Rohan A Khaunte, minister for tourism, information technology, electronics and communications and printing and stationary for Goa, in an interview with ET. Khaunte said an influx of tourism in any destination brings with it a set of issues and concerns and the state is working with trade bodies to address issues around high rates in the year end season besides allaying concerns around public transportation. The state is also working on boosting connectivity from Southeast Asian markets and other European countries, he said.

French farmers have protested against a trade deal that would increase agricultural imports from South America, saying it hurt their livelihoods

Peel Regional Police issued a statement on Tuesday clarifying that they have not received any direct threats against places of worship in the Region of Peel, amid rising tensions and concerns across the country. The police department's reassurance comes amid heightened tensions, prompting an increased police presence around places of worship. «Peel Regional Police is aware of community concerns, particularly at places of worship, regarding demonstrations and perceived threats. Peel Regional Police wish to clarify that we have not received any direct threats against any place of worship in the Region of Peel,» the Peel Regional Police said in their statment.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In India’s vast corporate landscape, several business groups have made their mark, yet few stand as tall as the Tata Group. Known for its strong long-term performance and exceptional corporate governance, the Tatas enjoy a level of trust few others can claim.

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Indian Army hosted a Graziers’ Mela under the “Vibrant Village Zemithang”. The event took place in the border village of Nelya, situated at a stunning altitude of 10,000 feet amongst the snow-capped peaks of Zemithang, along the Indo-Tibet and Indo-Bhutan borders on November 11 . This unique gathering aimed to revive and support the centuries-old practice of cattle grazing—a tradition that has sustained generations of the local community. Each grazing season, these resilient graziers journey across international borders in search of lush pastures for their cattle. However, with changing socio-economic and geopolitical landscapes, fewer people are able to sustain this age-old way of life.

A young Afghan student, who has lived in India for seven years and completed his doctorate from South Asia University on an MEA scholarship, has agreed to serve as a diplomat at the Afghan Consulate. Over the past three years, most of the Afghan diplomatic staff in India have left, seeking refuge in various Western nations, leaving behind a significant gap in consular services.

The Reserve Bank of India publishes regional and national holidays state wise on its website. Note that banks are closed on Sundays, second and fourth Saturday's of the month.

As India marches toward its ambitious 2070 Net-Zero goals, a transformation in infrastructure is not just necessary but urgent. With a rapidly growing population and increasing urbanization, the strain on India’s centralized energy grid is apparent. Traditional infrastructure, heavily reliant on coal, oil, and gas, struggles to meet the surging demand, leading to frequent outages, high energy costs, and increased greenhouse gas emissions.

Maratha-OBC quota issue and trends in onion prices are among the campaign themes likely to impact the poll outcome in Maharashtra's Yevla assembly constituency from where NCP minister Chhagan Bhujbal is seeking a re-election. Located in Nashik district, Yevla is home to one of the biggest onion wholesale markets in the country. NCP heavyweight Bhujbal's aggressive stance against Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange has endeared him to the OBC communities, but may put off a section of Marathas in his first electoral battle since the split in the party. His one time aide and now rival NCP (SP) candidate Manikrao Shinde, who belongs to the Maratha community, claimed voters in the constituency support his party head Sharad Pawar and this would go in his favour.

Although most plant-based foods are typically vegan, figs are unique due to a specific enzyme resulting from fig wasp pollination, sparking debate about whether they’re “non-vegetarian.” This conversation took off after actress Shenaz Treasurywala shared a video explaining how figs grow, adding fuel to the vegan debate.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Nations, businesses and civil society are set to discuss ways to tackle the climate crisis at yet another Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, The 29th meet (COP29) is in Baku, Azerbaijan, on 11-14 November. Mint explains the agenda: The summit will discuss a climate finance deal for countries and communities to transition to clean energy and other low-carbon solutions.

Congress worker and CRPF on Sunday during Priyanka Gandhi's roadshow at Vaduvanchal, Muppainad Kalpetta in the Wayanad district of Kerala. Congress leader and candidate from Wayanad Lok Sabha by-elections, Priyanka conducted a roadshow in the constituency on Sunday. During the campaign, she said she met people from the Christian community. She assured that she would fight for their demands like she does for everyone else.