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all-time high of Rs 315 lakh crore on Monday, helped by strong investor sentiments amid encouraging domestic macroeconomic data and a firm trend in global stocks. The BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 240.98 points, or 0.37 per cent, to settle at 65,628.14.

Invasive species that wreck crops, ravage forests, spread disease, and upend ecosystems are spreading ever faster across the globe, and humanity has not been able to stem the tide, a major scientific assessment said Monday. The failure is costing well over $400 billion dollars a year in damages and lost income — the equivalent to the GDP of Denmark or Thailand — and that is likely a «gross underestimation», according to the intergovernmental science advisory panel for the UN Convention on Biodiversity (IPBES). From water hyacinth choking Lake Victoria in East Africa, to rats and brown snakes wiping out bird species in the Pacific, to mosquitoes exposing new regions to Zika, yellow fever, dengue and other diseases, the report catalogued more than 37,000 so-called alien species that have taken root — often literally — far from their places of origin. That number is trending sharply upward, along with the bill for the damage multiplying fourfold per decade, on average, since 1970. Economic expansion, population increase and climate change «will increase the frequency and extent of biological invasions and the impacts of invasive alien species,» the report concluded. Only 17 percent of countries have laws or regulations to manage this onslaught, it said. Whether by accident or on purpose, when non-native species wind up on the other side of the world, humans are to blame. The spread of species is hard evidence that the rapid expansion of human activity has so radically altered natural systems as to tip the Earth into a new geological epoch, the Anthropocene, scientists say. The hyacinth that at one point covered 90 percent of Lake Victoria — crippling transport, smothering aquatic life, blocking hydroelectric dam intake and

Iran significantly slowed the pace at which it is accumulating near-weapons-grade enriched uranium in recent months, the United Nations’ atomic agency reported on Monday, a move that could ease tensions with the U.S. and help open the way to broader negotiations over its nuclear program. According to a confidential International Atomic Energy Agency report, Iran added 7.5 kilograms—about 16.5 pounds—of 60% enriched uranium in the three months to August, far less than the 51.8 kilograms it added in the previous six months.

E-commerce company Amazon is planning to invest $3 million in nature-based projects in India. The investment is part of the company's $15 million fund it has allocated for nature-based projects in Asia Pacific (APAC).

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By Maggie Fick

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that the «double engine» government of Uttar Pradesh has won the trust of half of Uttar Pradesh's population on the issue of security. Addressing the 'UP Rising 10 Saal 10 Changes' event held at Hotel Taj, CM Yogi Adityanath said that Uttar Pradesh has experienced a significant reduction in crime, «with not even a single riot occurring in the past six and a half years». «Today, the state enjoys a secure environment, reinforced by official figures from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) confirming the decline in various crime categories», CM Yogi said. He further highlighted that during the 2022 elections, his government's track record in maintaining law and order in the state played an important role in securing a resounding two-thirds majority. «It is a big achievement which reflects the increased sense of security in a sizeable section of the population of the state today. Today, women can confidently travel alone throughout the state without any fear, signifying the success of our government in gaining the trust of a substantial portion of the population», he added. CM Yogi Adityanath said that the state has undergone significant transformation since 2017, adding that there was a widespread belief that the UP faced challenges that adversely impacted both the state and the nation. «However, over the past six and a half years, our government has successfully changed this perception, both within India and globally.

Kristin Chenoweth got married to her longtime beau Josh Bryant over the Labor Day weekend in the US. The wedding comes as a surprise to many, as Kristin was a «self-proclaimed bachelorette». The wedding was pink-themed and held in Dallas, Texas, on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Kristin wore a beautiful nude and pink gown by Pamella Rowland, which had pearl flowers embroidered on it and a bow at the back. The acclaimed performed “didn't want to wear white" at her wedding. «Simple and elegant. I never thought I'd get married, so I went very non-traditional with the gown. I love it,» said Kristin.

By Paul Carsten

NEW DELHI (Reuters) — Leaders of the world's richest and most powerful countries will attend the two-day G20 Summit in India's capital New Delhi starting September 9.

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Lok Sabha elections. Despite the imminent opposition to the policy by the INDIA bloc and several prominent political leaders, the law ministry created a eight member committee to explore the possibilities of the One Nation One Election policy. The committee will be headed by former President of India Ram Nath Kovind.

Rahul Gandhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday in Rajasthan said that Mangalyaan, Chandrayaan & Suryayaan were successfully launched, but 'Rahul Yaan' hasn't been able to be launched for the last twenty years. Rajnath Singh made the comment in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Rajnath Singh said “In a country where successful launching and landing of Mangalyaan and Chandrayaan is taking place, Congress' "Rahul Yaan" has not been launched for the last twenty years." The Defence Minister also praised the Indian scientists for the recent successful launch of ‘Chandrayaan-3’.

solar panels and rechargeable batteries. The Buffett name and the promise of 300 jobs helped the companies overcome resistance in a state where coal provides more than 90% of the electricity. West Virginia has in the past year approved some $400 million in funds for three renewable-energy projects, including Berkshire’s.

MOSCOW (Reuters) -President Vladimir Putin told Turkey's Tayyip Erdogan on Monday that Russia was open to discussions about the Black Sea (NYSE:SE) grain deal, an agreement that helped get Ukraine's grain to market and thus ease a global food crisis.

Labor Day has arrived, marking the winding down of summer and the reopening of schools across the United States. Beyond being a day for barbeques and get-togethers, the first Monday in September is a time to honor the American labor movement and the invaluable contributions of workers to the nation's economy. As many Americans prepare for holiday travels or last-minute summer barbeques, it's essential to know which businesses and institutions will be open and closed on Monday, September 4.

Investing.com — Oil prices edged lower Monday, handing back some of the previous week’s strong gains but remaining near three-week highs on expectations that major producers will keep supplies tight.

By Amanda Cooper

Investing.com -- Chinese shares jump as traders bet that recent U.S. unemployment figures may convince officials at the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates steady this month, while markets awaited more possible stimulus measures from Beijing. Elsewhere, international leaders prepare to attend the G20 summit in India later this week, although the gathering will not feature Chinese President Xi Jinping.