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child marriage done on the directions of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPR) revealed that more than 11.5 lakh children across the 27 states and seven Union territories were vulnerable, reported TOI. These children, mostly girls, were school dropouts or had been irregular or absent from school for long without any intimation to authorities. Uttar Pradesh topped the list with more than 5 lakh vulnerable children, Assam followed with 1.5 lakh children and Madhya Pradesh has close to 1 lakh such children.

This was the Los Angeles set of "Shark Tank," the ABC show that for 15 years has turned business negotiation into entertainment. Aspiring entrepreneurs use hustle, gross margins and cringeworthy pitches to pry money from the so-called Sharks in exchange for a stake in their companies. On one level, «Shark Tank» is your basic reality TV show. The pitches, which last about 45 minutes, are edited to snappy 12- to 15-minute segments with music scored for suspense over tight shots of bug-eyed, sweaty supplicants. Some founders leave the tank defeated, humiliated or in tears. Others leave triumphant with handshake deals.

productivity and potentially causing irreparable damage. Similarly, in the workplace, safety acts as the foundation that keeps all parts moving smoothly—ensuring that each team member can perform their role without fear of harm or disruption. When safety is overlooked, the organization risks grinding to a halt, suffering not only from productivity loss but also from damage to its reputation and the trust of its employees. Thus, workplace safety is not just a protective measure, but it is the silent yet critical force that keeps the organizational functions running effectively and efficiently. The expanding scope of workplace safety Traditionally, workplace safety has focused primarily on preventing physical injuries—ensuring that office setups are safe, emergency exits are accessible, and employees are trained to handle potential hazards. While these fundamentals remain essential, the concept of safety has evolved to embrace a more holistic approach, encompassing not only the physical but also the psychological and emotional well-being of employees along with safeguarding digital spaces.

The development came after the government decided that the recruitment to the Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS) would be made through both the Civil Services Examinations (for Traffic, Accounts and Personnel sub-cadres) and the ESE (for Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Signal and Telecommunication and Stores sub-cadres). «In order to give sufficient time to the aspirants of ESE 2025 to prepare for the examination, the Commission has also decided to postpone the ESE (Preliminary) and ESE (Main) Exam, 2025. The ESE (Preliminary) 2025 and ESE (Main) 2025 will now be held on 8th June 2025 and 10th August 2025 respectively,» said the statement issued by the UPSC.

Air Quality Index dropped to 226, categorized as 'Poor' as per the Central Pollution Control Board. The highest AQI was at the Akshardham and Anand Vihar area at 334 categorized as 'Very Poor', followed by AQI of 253 at AIIMS and surrounding areas. At India Gate, the AQI dropped to 251, categorized as 'Poor.

Meta said on Friday it was releasing a batch of new AI models from its research division, including a "Self-Taught Evaluator" that may offer a path toward less human involvement in the AI development process. The release follows Meta's introduction of the tool in an August paper, which detailed how it relies upon the same «chain of thought» technique used by OpenAI's recently released o1 models to get it to make reliable judgments about models' responses. That technique involves breaking down complex problems into smaller logical steps and appears to improve the accuracy of responses on challenging problems in subjects like science, coding and math.

Mira Murati, former chief technology officer at OpenAI, is raising funds from venture capitalists for her new AI startup, according to sources familiar with the matter. The new company aims to build AI products based on proprietary models, said one of the sources who requested anonymity to discuss private matters. It is not clear if Murati will assume the CEO role at the new venture. A representative for Murati declined to comment.

Google's request to temporarily pause his order directing the Alphabet unit to overhaul its Android app store Play by Nov. 1 to give consumers more choice over how they download software. San Francisco-based US District Judge James Donato made the decision on Friday as part of an antitrust lawsuit against Google brought by «Fortnite» maker Epic Games. Google argued that Donato's October 7 injunction would harm the company and introduce «serious safety, security and privacy risks into the Android ecosystem.» Donato delayed the injunction to allow the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to consider Google's separate request to pause the judge's order.

Nuclear Power Station, October 19, 2024 -Glinting in the sun by the world's biggest nuclear plant, the Sea of Japan is calm now. But as the huge facility gears up to restart, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa has a new tsunami wall, just in case. Japan pulled the plug on nuclear power after the 2011 Fukushima disaster, but with the G7's dirtiest energy mix, it is seeking to cut emissions, and atomic energy is making a steady comeback, in part because of AI. At the 400-hectare (1,000-acre) KK plant, shown to AFP in an exclusive tour,the 15-metre (50-foot) wall is just one measure to prevent another catastrophe and reassure the public and Japan's jittery neighbours.

Harris raised questions about Republican Donald Trump's physical stamina to serve effectively as president as the two rivals tore through the deadlocked battleground state of Michigan on Friday, with Trump lashing back about the energy he's shown on the campaign trail. Harris, who turns 60 on Sunday, pressed the case to raise doubts about the 78-year-old Trump. Age had been an issue when President Joe Biden, 81, was still in the race, but had faded after he dropped his election bid. Harris on Friday said news reports that former president Trump was skipping interviews because he was tired and had passed on the chance of a second debate with her raised questions about his fitness for office.

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Kamala Harris is going quite steady in the US election race, and this will be for the first time in the US presidential history since 1988, that the power transition will occur within the same political party, if Harris is elected to the White House. She entered the election race quite later then her Republican rival Donald Trump, who is also very close to her in the election race, if the latest poll data is to be believed. Meanwhile thoughts are already doing the rounds about who could make it to Harris' Cabinet.

Donald Trump may have finally got the oxygen to race ahead of Kamala Harris in the US elections this November as there are reports that he is slowly pulling ahead of his Democrat rival in the latest polls. Will he be able to edge out a victory in the end? Kamala Harris may have been leading steadily in the US election race ever since she joined the Presidential ticket after Joe Biden's exit, but things are finally starting to change as the election trend is now portraying that everything is not going the Democrats way, as the reigning VP is slowly falling behind in the poll race.

orthopaedic surgeon Sharan Shivaraj Patil, will make investments in new hospitals and an R&D centre, and is considering raising funds through equity. The hospital chain will look at an initial public offering or a sale of shares to private equity firms among other options once it completes the investments in new hospitals and R&D, Patil said in an interview to ET. «We would like to start the process for fundraising in the last quarter (January-March) of fiscal 2026.» In an industry flush with PE money, Sparsh is among a few doctor-driven regional chains that have stayed out.

Twitches, which is a magical series on Disney Channel, and this has sparked excitement among the fans as they were all eagerly awaiting this much anticipated third installment of Twitches.

Brighter Shores is preparing for its Early Access launch on Steam. The release date is set for November 6, with a closed beta test beginning on October 22. The game will be available for both Windows PC and Mac.

rare comet that passed over the Earth, which was last seen 80,000 years ago. The ancient comet has appeared since the age of human civilizations, and it is a rare opportunity to witness this piece of cosmic history.

According to NBC News, an investigation that was part of a broader inquiry into Donald Trump’s financial benefits during his Presidency highlighted the overcharging of Donald Trump’s Washington Hotel. NBC News noted that the report from House Democrats allegedly claims that various ambassadors and individuals seeking jobs and pardons also paid a hefty amount to stay at the Trump International Hotel.

Blindfire is a first-person shooter (FPS) game that was released in Early Access on October 17, 2024. Blindfire offers unique gameplay where players must avoid detection while battling in dark environments.