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United Nations Secretary-General's Advisory Board on Artificial Intelligence (AI) has released its final report on governing AI for humanity. The report presents a blueprint for addressing AI-related risks while still enabling the potential of this technology. It also includes a call to action for all governments and stakeholders to work together in governing AI to foster development and protection of all human rights. On the surface, this report seems to be a positive step forward for AI, encouraging developments while also mitigating potential harms. However, the finer details of the report expose a number of concerns.

Kunbi sub-castes in OBC list and renaming of Pune airport. Maharashtra legislative assembly elections will be held in 288 constituencies. The Election Commission of India has yet to announce the dates for the election. The upcoming Maharashtra election will see a contest between the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition, comprising the UBT Shiv Sena, NCP (Sharad Pawar faction), and Congress, and the Maha Yuti Alliance, which includes the BJP, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction), and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction).

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Reserve Bank of India to relax some norms for foreign investment in corporate debt to capitalise on surging global interest in local fixed-income instruments following the country's inclusion in a JP Morgan bond index, multiple sources told ET. «Banks, mostly foreign banks, have requested the RBI for some relaxations in norms for foreign portfolio investment (FPI) in corporate bonds such as the rule that allows FPI investment only in corporate bonds with a minimum residual maturity of above one year subject to a 30% cap,» a source aware of the developments said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: As the beauty industry pivots to personalization, L’Oréal, the global cosmetics leader with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion, recognizes the critical role of marketing. As the fourth-largest advertiser worldwide, the French multinational allocates around 32% of its net sales to advertising and promotions, according to Asmita Dubey, L’Oréal’s global chief digital and marketing officer.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: For years, Indian advertising has followed a narrow set of beauty standards—fair skin, conventional looks and a certain body type. But as society evolves, brands are under pressure to become more inclusive.

Muslim organisations, including the All-India Sajjadanashin Council (AISSC) and Muslim Rashtriya Manch — started by RSS sympathisers — presented their views on Friday to the Joint Parliamentary Committee largely supporting the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Opposition members questioned the arguments of these organisations in support of the draft legislation.

India's position in the global financial ecosystem and is committed to advancing digital payment solutions that are secure, scalable, and inclusive, the finance ministry said in a statement on Friday. «India is rapidly emerging as a global leader in digital payments. With UPI’s global expansion and the continued rise of digital transactions, India is setting new benchmarks for financial inclusion and economic empowerment of common citizens,» it said, noting that as per the ACI Worldwide Report 2024, in 2023 around 49% of the global real-time payment transactions are happening in India. In its statement the ministry noted that digital payments transactions volume reached to 8,659 crore for the last five months (April-August) of FY25, the finance ministry said in a statement adding that in the last six years, transaction volume increased at a 44% compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2,071 crore in FY18 to 18,737 crore in FY 24.

A broad group of civil rights organizations are calling on the CEOs and board members of major companies to maintain their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

Cochin Shipyard shares are also in focus as the company will begin trading on an ex-dividend basis from Monday for a dividend of Rs 2.25 per share, declared earlier this month. Today is the last day to purchase shares to qualify for this dividend. The shares have advanced by an impressive 246% over the last year, while in the past six months, the stock has surged by 110%. Year-to-date, the shares have gained 170.7%, according to BSE analytics.

A definitive platform to celebrate soonicorns—a name given to startups on the cusp of becoming unicorns—the summit has a long, illustrious list of industry leaders, policymakers, and industry inside leaders, who will let attendees have a peek into their playbooks for navigating the highs and the lows of the startup ecosystem in India. However, what’s a soonicorn summit without sessions designed exclusively for soonicorns? Bringing together over 15+ speakers across three curated topics, these closed-door conversations promise to take you on a knowledge-sharing tour, with some of the most disruptive players of the Indian startup ecosystem set to share their playbooks.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Are we looking at the Indian micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector through the wrong lens? According to government data, there were over 63 million MSMEs in 2015, of which over 60 million were micro enterprises. Of these micro enterprises, though, how many would be ‘nano’ businesses? The Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) for 2023 offers a contemporary indication.

This fixed-benefit healthcare policy or plan covers specific ailments and pays a lump sum amount to the policyholder. The policyholder can use the payout to pay for his/her medical expenses and non-medical expenditures, such as children’s fees, day-to-day living expenses, etc. So, does a critical illness cover offer coverage for all forms of cancer? Will the person receive the payout as soon as you make a claim? Here are some common misconceptions about critical illness insurance and some clarifying facts..

Now in their eighth year, the Investment Week Women in Investment Awards continue to have a vital role to play in helping accelerate the pace of change towards a more diverse and inclusive investment industry. The Women in Investment Awards recognise women who are going beyond their day job to have an impact at team, firm or industry level. They also honour investment companies that can demonstrate progress championing diversity and inclusion within their firms and across the industry. This year, we were delighted to receive 924 nominations from across the industry. Categories this...

More than two decades ago, a national LGBTQ+ rights group decided to promote change by grading corporations on their workplace policies

As an observer of financial markets, I see this as a positive development in our gradual progress towards wider financial inclusion. The Rs.250 SIP potentially opens the doors for many Indians who have previously been unable to participate in mutual fund investments. By lowering the entry barrier, Sebi invites a broader segment of our population to consider mutual funds as an investment option. This initiative aligns with one of the key objectives of mutual funds, particularly in the Indian context—to make a range of stocks and bonds accessible, with relatively small amounts of money. Mutual funds pool investments from numerous individuals, allowing them to access a diverse portfolio of securities that might otherwise be challenging for individual investors to compose independently. The Rs.250 SIP extends this concept further, potentially bringing professional fund management and diversified portfolios within the reach of more people.

The American embassy in Dhaka says a high-level U_S_ delegation has met with the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, to affirm “dedication to fostering inclusive economic growth."

This makes learning an important aspect of growth. Vijai Subramaniam, Founder and Chairman, Royaloak Furniture, says, “In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, continuous learning and development are imperative for both individual and organisational growth. We must prioritise cultivating a culture of lifelong learning, encompassing both technical and soft skills.” Investment in learning

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Hardika Shah a standout contender for the ET Startup Awards jury in the Woman Ahead category. Shah founded Kinara Capital, a non-banking financial company, in 2011 to drive financial inclusion for small businesses and emerged as the jury favourite because of her ambition to solve a significant problem in the lending space.