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Artificial intelligence is a technology that holds potential to transform human life in profound ways, much like the discovery of fire, but it also poses significant risks if mishandled, said Stefania Giannini, UNESCO's Assistant Director General for Education. In an interview with PTI from Paris, Giannini, who is also the former Minister of Education in Italy, said each technological revolution has had broad social and educational implications, radically changing the way we live and how we learn. She flagged that the digital divide in countries is still very much deep and the new technology, if not driven and supported by the appropriate investments, will widen this divide.

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Reserve Bank of India’s former governor Raghuram Rajan said that India was creating enough jobs as reflected by the number of applicants for vacant posts in some states with 7 per cent economic growth. Rajan suggested that the focus must be on promoting labour-intensive industries to generate employment. He further said that some Indians at the upper-level are comfortable and have high incomes, but consumption growth from the lower half of the country has not recovered to pre-pandemic levels. «That is the unfortunate part...You would think with 7 per cent growth, we would be creating a lot of jobs. But if you look at our manufacturing growth, it is more capital intensive,» he told PTI.

budget. According to reports, Modi government is about to start the feedback process involving the private sector and tax experts on the Income Tax Act, 1961, starting in October. This initiative aims to simplify the existing direct tax laws. At a recent meeting with industry chambers, the government announced the development of a new feature on the Income Tax portal. This will allow stakeholders to offer suggestions on various sections of the Income Tax Act, intending to simplify the language and reduce legal disputes. The idea is to ensure that India's tax laws are more straightforward and less prone to litigation.

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah have left the Iran-backed group at a crossroads. Confirmed by Hezbollah, Nasrallah led the organization for 32 years before his death on Friday. This event poses a significant challenge for the group as it seeks to select a new leader after facing the most intense military pressure in its 42-year history.

Real Madrid will play Atlético Madrid in Spanish La Liga game on Sunday. While Real Madrid have 17 points from seven games, Atlético de Madrid have 15 points off seven matches. Real Madrid versus Atlético Madrid La Liga game is scheduled to kick off at 3 pm (ET) on Sunday, September 29. Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid's La Liga game can be watched on ESPN+ and Fubo in the US. Fubo offers free trial for a limited period. Real Madrid is likely to defeat Atlético Madrid in this Madrid derby.

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has inked a near ₹13,500-crore deal with Finland's Nokia to buy equipment over a three-year span for its 4G network expansion and 5G roll out. Multiple persons privy to the deal details said Nokia will supply 4G and 5G network equipment to Vi in nine circles. The Finnish gear maker will supply Vi its 5G AirScale network gear portfolio and also upgrade the telco's existing 4G network with multiband radios and baseband equipment, which can also support 5G. The deal is part of Vi's recently announced plans to buy $3.6 billion (read: ₹30,000 crore) of 4G and 5G gear from Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung over a three-year span to bolster its 4G operation and roll out 5G networks in key cities across its 17 priority circles. The move was seen as a significant step from Vi to improve its competitiveness in the market against bigger adversaries Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel and also stem customer losses.

Jannik Sinner was appealed by the World Anti-Doping Agency, the Montreal-based body announced Saturday. WADA said it is seeking a ban of one to two years for the U.S. Open champion but indicated that it does not plan to back date an eventual ban — which would mean that Sinner could keep his second Grand Slam title if he is found guilty. The announcement was made while Sinner was on court against Roman Safiullin at the China Open in Beijing.

Andhra Pradesh is the only state in India that has not yet presented its budget for 2024-25, an unusual occurrence though not unconstitutional, according to experts. Even though the N Chandrababu Naidu-led coalition government completed 100 days in power on September 19, it is still drawing funds under Andhra Pradesh Appropriation (vote on account no. 2) Ordinance. Article 116 of the Constitution lays down the provision of vote on account that empowers the government to withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund of India to meet the expenditure requirements for a limited period, usually right before an election. In this case, Andhra Pradesh assembly elections were held together with parliamentary polls and Odisha assembly elections. Both Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Naidu took oath on June 12. While Majhi presented the budget on July 25, Andhra government chose an unprecedented strategy and said it was trying to gauge its finances before presenting the budget. Naidu's white paper on state finance showed Andhra has a debt burden of ₹10 lakh crore. A vote on account was passed to address financial requirements between August 1 and November 30.

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Assam Downtown University's Forensic Science program participated in an immersive educational experience at the 51 Sub Area Provost Unit, deepening their understanding of forensic ballistics. The interactive session, held on September 27, 2024, aimed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. The unit's expert personnel delivered a comprehensive lecture on forensic ballistics, covering key concepts and techniques. Students were then given a unique opportunity to visit the unit's crime scene room, where they received detailed briefings on evidence collection, analysis, and preservation. This hands-on exposure allowed students to grasp the intricacies of forensic investigation.

iron ore and manganese ore witnessed a growth during the April-August period of the ongoing fiscal. The output of iron ore rose by 7.4 per cent to 116 million tonnes (MT) during the said period compared to 108 MT registered in the corresponding period of previous fiscal, according to a provisional data released by the mines ministry. The production of manganese ore jumped by 15.4 per cent to 1.5 MT during the April-August period as compared to 1.3 MT in the previous financial year, the ministry said in a statement. Iron ore accounts for about 70 per cent of the total mineral production in terms of value.

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Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have been net buyers of Indian equities at Rs 57,359 crore. The total investments by them now stand at Rs 1,00,245 crore on the year-to-date basis and is highest in nine months. In August, FPIs bought domestic shares worth Rs 7,322 crore which was down month-on-month from July when the total purchase stood at Rs 32,359 crore. While in June, they were net buyers at Rs 26,565 crore after remaining net sellers in April and May when they sold equities worth Rs 8,671 crore and Rs 25,586 crore respectively.

Goods and Services (GST) Act with effect from November 1, 2024. Announced in Budget 2024, section 128A is a new section that provides some relief to individuals and companies registered under GST. This relief which is a conditional waiver scheme, allows total waiver of interest and penalty for specified non-fraudulent GST demand notices related to FY 2017-18 to 2019-20. Do note that this scheme only waives off the interest and penalty amount, you still need to pay the tax demand amount. According to a notification dated September 27, 2024 by the Ministry of Finance “In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2024 (15 of 2024), the Central Government hereby appoints. —

Supreme Court judge Justice Hima Kohli has advocated for a robust national climate law, saying the current environmental legislations are often fragmented and insufficient to tackle the complexities of climate change. Addressing an event on the topic «Climate Liability, Justice, and Jurisprudence» on Friday, she also said the top court's landmark judgment in the M K Ranjit Sinh case paves the way for strengthening India's environmental laws and integrating human rights into climate discussions. «There is a pressing need for comprehensive legislation dedicated specifically for climate change. India has several environmental laws in place, but they are often fragmented and sometimes found to be insufficient to address the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change. »A robust national climate law grounded in constitutional principles and aligned with international obligations is, to my mind, the way forward," she said.

YouTubers, facing a surge in cyberattacks, are increasingly exploring cyber insurance to protect their businesses and digital assets. The recent hacking of popular creator Ranveer Allahbadia's channel, which resulted in the deletion of several videos, has raised the need of content creators. Content creators with 100,000 subscribers typically earn ₹75,000 to ₹2.25 lakh per month, while those with over one million followers can rake in as much as ₹7.5 lakh monthly, excluding additional earnings from promotions of ₹5 lakh to ₹20 lakh, experts said. India has over 92,935 YouTube channels with at least 100,000 subscribers, making it the largest market for such content worldwide. «After this incident, we expect demand for cover from YouTubers to come,» said Sharad Mathur, MD and CEO, Universal Sompo General Insurance. «Now, they have realised the kind of risk they are exposed to and need to cover their content.»

Nifty ended with weak-on-weak gains of 1.5%, it was laden with top action where over three dozen companies from large, mid and smallcap segments witnessed prominent block deals worth Rs 14,602 crore on screen which included both buying and selling action. In the large cap segment, 15 companies witnessed significant block deals on the screen which were worth Rs 5,448 crore led by Reliance Industries (RIL) with four block counts totalling to Rs 1,202 crore. The next in line were Tata Group’s Trent (939 crore), Jindal Steel (Rs 483 crore), State Bank of India (SBI, 396 crore), Bharti Airtel (Rs 321 crore), SRF (Rs 290 crore) and Infosys (Rs 230 crore).