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Ali Bongo's third-term victory in a disputed election. The military intervention, marking the eighth such instance in West and Central Africa since 2020, has raised concerns about the erosion of democratic progress in the region. With echoes of recent military takeovers in nearby countries like Mali, Guinea, and Burkina Faso, the situation highlights the fragility of political stability and the complex challenges facing the African continent.

Here's how analysts interpret the market pulse: «Positive sentiment initially propelled domestic equities, buoyed by softer US labor market data that caused a retreat in US bond yields, alleviating concerns about rate hikes. This positive outlook was reinforced by Chinese banks' move to reduce existing mortgage rates, favorably impacting Indian metal stocks.

Victoria and South Australia face an increased risk of rolling blackouts this summer, the electricity grid operator has warned, as the return of an El Niño weather pattern brings a hot, dry summer with lower wind output.

The Forum for People’s Collective Efforts (FPCE) has approached the minister with a suggestion that the concessions and exemptions recommended by the Amitabh Kant Committee to realty developers or their stuck projects be limited to only legacy stalled projects to prevent misuse. It has also sought compensation for homebuyers of projects that would be granted such an extension. Homebuyers have also urged that extension for a project, if granted, should be on a case-to-case basis and based on the timeline required to complete the projects in normal circumstances and no blanket extension of three years should be given. FPCE has also recommended to the ministry of housing & urban affairs a RERA monitoring committee (RMC) be established, primarily composed of homebuyers, distinguished independent individuals and reputable non-profit organisations. “The Amitabh Kant Committee report has highlighted the lack of intent on authorities’ part to implement RERA in letter and spirit.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is pledging that his government will tone down frequent public infighting that has weighed it down badly in polls as it works to pick up the country’s stagnant economy, Europe’s biggest

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Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Mumbai, on September 1, marking a major step in the country's defence indigenisation programme, the defence ministry said. Mahendragiri, named after a mountain peak in Eastern Ghats located in the state of Odisha, is the seventh ship of the Project 17A Frigates.

RAPIDX corridor project, a major breakthrough has been accomplished with the successful completion of the last 2km-long tunnel segment between Anand Vihar and Sahibabad. As per a TOI report, with completion of tunneling at the Vaishali retrieving shaft in Ghaziabad, the entire tunnelling work for this 82-km long Delhi-Meerut Rapid rail corridor is now concluded.

Geojit Financial Services said, "Positive sentiment initially propelled domestic equities, buoyed by softer US labour market data that caused a retreat in US bond yields, alleviating concerns about rate hikes. This positive outlook was reinforced by Chinese banks' move to reduce existing mortgage rates, favourably impacting Indian metal stocks.'' ‘’However, gains were tempered as the day progressed, primarily due to weakness in global markets attributed to lacklustre economic data from Europe.

The substantial impact of achieving financial independence on personal economic well-being is exerting a profound influence on India’s economy. As a rapidly developing nation with a burgeoning middle class, nurturing financial independence among its citizens is anticipated to play a pivotal role in fostering sustainable economic progress.

«We have seen indices trading in this 250-300-point range. If we talk about Nifty and if we talk about Bank Nifty, it is about 800 to 1000 point range,» says Sudeep Shah, SBI Securities.As we progress into the expiry, what kind of rollovers are you actually starting to see? Do you see this short covering getting more accelerated or people are still holding on to the short position being rolled on the other side?What is clearly coming out from the rollover data is that the Nifty and Bank Nifty rolls are on expected lines when it is expiry minus two days. But there is some serious rollovers happening in the midcaps and that is where the real game is right now in the last three weeks. We have seen indices trading in this 250-300-point range. If we talk about Nifty and if we talk about Bank Nifty, it is about 800 to 1000 point range.

career stagnation used to be a phenomenon associated with just midlifers and senior-level professionals. Today, you might be just 3 or 5 years into your career and already feeling a lack of engagement at work or a sense of misalignment in your role and ambitions. It is imperative to recognise the early signs and take the necessary steps to revive the dead ends and bolster your career growth.Reasons for more early career stagnation Vaibhav Sisinty, Founder & CEO, GrowthSchool, defines early career stagnation as an “unsettling phase in one's professional journey where, despite the initial excitement and momentum of a new job, there seems to be little to no progression in terms of skills, responsibilities or even pay. Think of it as being stuck in professional quicksand; you're moving, but not really getting anywhere.” According to him, there are several reasons why this phenomenon has become highly prevalent in recent times. One is the rapid pace of technological advancements. Although this promises innovation, it also necessitates continuous upskilling, failing which one can quickly fall behind. Another reason he states is that modern workspaces are highly competitive. This implies that “standing out and making significant progress early on can be challenging”. On the other hand, Raghupathi C N, Director of MILES, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, describes early-stage career stagnation as “no upward change in role and responsibilities for 3 years or 5 years or 8 years and no opportunity for growth in skills”.

INDIA bloc are set to hold hectic parleys during a two-day conclave in Mumbai starting Thursday during which they will announce a coordination committee and a logo for the alliance. The alliance would chalk out a joint campaign strategy to take on the NDA in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and iron out the differences among themselves. The leaders are also likely to announce a few panels to draft a common minimum programme of the alliance, to frame joint plans for holding agitations across the country and for seat sharing. «The Mumbai meeting shall come out with a clear-cut roadmap for providing a progressive alternative to the regressive policies of the current regime,» RJD's Manoj Jha told PTI. The INDIA bloc is also likely to announce a secretariat for smooth coordination between the constituents and it is likely to be set up in the national capital.

G20 Summit in India is all set to commence on September 9 in the national capital. The summit will be held for two days and will be joined by representatives of member nations as well as guest nations who will engage in discussions about diverse economic reforms. The summit will be concluded on September 10 with the adoption of a G20 Leaders' Declaration.

Hero MotoCorp, which has a strong presence in the commuter or entry-level motorcycle segment, is swiftly expanding its presence in the premium segment of motorcycles up to 440cc, said chief executive Niranjan Gupta. On Tuesday, Hero reintroduced its Karizma series with the Karizma XMR 210, priced at ₹1.70 lakh ex-showroom. It comes on the heels of the Harley Davidson X440, developed indigenously as part of its joint venture with Harley Davidson.

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) proposes stricter quality of service norms for telecom operators to address call drops etc, the initial assessment by carriers is that the regulator is going too deep and asking for too much detailed data. Industry executives say the proposed need for submitting state-wise data is also challenging as the network architecture is planned telecom circle-wise. Another issue pointed out by the telecom firms is around quality of service (QoS) norms for 5G.

NEW DELHI : India and Bangladesh are expected to hold a trial locomotive run on the Akhaura-Agartala railway line and push the operationalization of the crucial link between the two countries. Reports have indicated that both sides hope to operationalize the line by the end of this year. Tripura’s transport Mminister Sushanta Chowdhury stated in April that both sides would like to have the link operational by September this year.

NEW DELHI : Underlining that restoration of democracy in Jammu and Kashmir is “very important", the Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Union government to indicate a timeframe to restore the statehood of J&K, prompting the Centre to seek 48 hours for making what it called a “positive statement" in this regard. “The government has to make that statement before us that its (J&K’s) progression back to state has to take place.

Plans to build the world’s tallest flagpole are being delayed — again