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Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Sunday. Some of the measures that are being put in place include registration of gig and platform workers on the eShram portal and formal recognition of such workers under the Social Security Code. Mandaviya took a comprehensive review on the existing provisions for gig and platform workers and progress on the government’s vision for a universal social security as outlined in the Social Security Code. Labour secretary Sumita Dawra attended the meeting along with other senior officials of the ministry.

₹72,264 crore through sovereign gold bonds since 2015. This issuance is backloaded, with ₹46,000 crore of the total amount being raised since 2021-22. The latest two SGB issues, made in December and February, raised about ₹15,500 crore cumulatively.

The downfall of former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina unfolded faster than almost anyone expected. In early July, students took to the streets in its capital Dhaka and other cities to protest the country’s job-quota system that reserved 30% of civil-service positions for veterans of the 1971 War of Independence and their descendants. Police were ordered to quell the unrest, and given permission to shoot if needed.

collaborations with the Government of Tamil Nadu, on manufacturing of its Pixel 8 range of phones, skill development, building an industrial ecosystem enabling MSMEs to create scalable AI solutions. Google, earlier in the day signed a memorandum of understanding with the visiting Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M K Stalin at its Mountain View office in California in the presence of senior company officials including Google Cloud Vice-President and Head of Platform Amit Zavery, Minister for Industries TRB Rajaa among others. Under the MoU, Google would work with Guidance (the state government backed nodal agency to promote investments) to support the development of a robust AI ecosystem in the state. This includes providing access to advanced technologies and resources, with an emphasis on empowering individuals, businesses and government entities to leverage AI for inclusive growth and progress, a company statement said on Saturday.

Thomas Dohmke, CEO of Microsoft-owned developer platform GitHub, emphasised on India's rising significance in the global tech sector. Speaking at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum, Dohmke highlighted the country’s potential to become a major hub for artificial intelligence (AI). «What if AI isn’t just for tech experts but for everyone?» Dohmke asked. «Every company should become an AI company.»

Narendra Modi addressed the gathering at the ET World Leaders Forum. He began his address by saying 'I am sure, at ET WLF, many discussions happened with regard to India’s bright future. He went on to say, 'India is writing a different success story today.' 'We have seen the effect of reforms on our economy success. India has outperformed its peers and beat expectations. Global economy grew 35 pc in 10 years, but Indian economy grew 90 pc and this sustained growth will continue.'

scheme to help set up a sustainable electronics component ecosystem in India, union minister for electronics and Information Technology, Railways, and Information Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw said. Speaking at the inaugural session of the World Leader Forum 2024, Vaishnaw said that more than 99% of all mobile phones used in India were being manufactured domestically. “This year Apple will be manufacturing their latest model in India. The value of electronics manufacturing in India had increased to $105 billion as of 2022-23, up from $29 billion in 2013-14. We are preparing a program where the component ecosystem can now come in the way electronics and mobile manufacturing has come in,” he said.

Rubina Francis, a para shooter from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, secured India's fifth medal at the Paris Paralympics by winning a bronze in the P2 — 10m Air Pistol SH1 event. Francis scored 211.1 to finish third in the eight-woman final after qualifying in the seventh spot earlier in the day. She becomes India's fourth medallist in shooting at the Paris Paralympics, following Avani Lekhara, who won gold, Mona Agarwal, who took bronze, and Manish Narwal, who claimed silver. Born into a lower-middle-class family, Rubina Francis has a leg dysfunction. Her father, Simon Francis, a mechanic, faced financial difficulties while supporting her growing passion for shooting. Rubina’s journey in shooting began in 2015, inspired by her admiration for the Olympic achievements of Gagan Narang. Despite financial obstacles, her determination led her to Pune's Gun for Glory Academy in 2017, with her father’s tireless efforts aiding her progress. Under the mentorship of Jai Prakash Nautiyal, Rubina's talent quickly became evident. This led to her selection at the MP Shooting Academy, where her skills flourished under renowned coach Jaspal Rana, earning her first international medal. A significant turning point in her career came during the 2018 France World Cup, where she realized the importance of securing a Paralympic quota, prompting her to intensify her training efforts.

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum on Saturday. “In the global economy, the contribution of tourism is about 10.4%. Compared to that we are at 7.9%. Our 7.9% contribution to the economy is going to be more than 10%. And we will exceed the global average in the next five years,” said Shekhawat as he spoke about Destination India and driving tourism to new heights. “By 2047, when the country will be on the cusp of being Viksit Bharat, one of the most crucial agents for driving that vision will be tourism. The world is looking at India with a new sense of curiosity,” he added.

ET World Leaders Forum. Magow emphasised, «Addressing these factors is essential for enhancing India's appeal as a global tourist destination,» reflecting a strategic approach to maximizing India’s tourism potential. Despite the progress, Magow acknowledged that the sector is still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, stating, «We have just reached 85% of the recovery post-COVID.» He further remarked on the global attention India is receiving, suggesting that the country's tourism industry is poised for significant growth. The rapid development of infrastructure in India is transforming the nation's tourism landscape, with significant benefits for the hospitality sector. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and CEO of The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), underscored the sector's pivotal role in this transformation.

Vistara said on Friday that its aircraft and passengers will be handled by Air India from November 12, as the merger of the two Tata Group-owned airlines comes closer with Singapore Airlines (SIA) getting approval from the Indian government for acquiring a 25.1% stake in the erstwhile state-run carrier. «Starting 3 September, customers will, progressively, no longer be able to make bookings with Vistara for travel on or after 12 November. All Vistara aircraft thereafter will be operated by Air India and bookings for the routes operated by these aircraft will be redirected to Air India's website. Vistara will continue to take bookings and operate flights as usual till 11 November 2024,» Vistara said in a statement Friday. Tata Sons owns a 51% stake in Vistara, while SIA holds 49%. Air India is currently owned fully by Tata Sons.

Global News had heard from dozens of women across Canada about the struggle to access care for endometriosis, several of whom are now seeking or have sought help outside of Canada. This is Part 1 of a three-part series on why women are choosing to leave their own country for medical help. Part 2 will be posted on Tuesday, Sept. 3 and Part 3 will be posted on Friday, Sept. 6.

production of Virgin River Season 6 starting in spring, the premiere may not occur until late 2024 or early 2025. The series will continue with familiar faces and possibly return to a 10-episode format.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday stated that the Indian economy has now improved to 'Fabulous Five' from the 'Fragile Five' before 2014. The minister also added that the Indian economy is one of the fastest-growing large economies now. Speaking at the 'Manorama News Conclave 2024' in Thiruvananthapuram, the minister said, «India's economy has undergone unprecedented changes. Before 2014, India's economy was among the 'Fragile Five'. Today it is being recognised all over the world as one of the 'Fabulous Five'. The Indian economy has become one of the fastest-growing large economies today». The minister also added that the government has taken various steps to improve the ease of doing business in the country, he added that because of the efforts by the government now the process to get environment clearance has reduced to less than 75 days from 600 days earlier.

Air India. In an exchange filing, the airline confirmed this key development, marking another step toward the merger of Air India and Vistara, a deal first disclosed in November 2022. But what happens to the flyers with Club Vistara loyalty points? As part of the merger, Vistara's frequent flyer program, Club Vistara, will be discontinued and integrated into Air India's Flying Returns program. However, until the integration is finalized, Club Vistara will continue its regular operations. Vistara sent an email on May 15, 2024, stating, “The process of integration between Air India and Vistara is ongoing, while we await some regulatory approvals. As we work towards a merged, larger airline, Club Vistara will also merge with Air India’s Flying Returns.”

Lupin, while Macquarie maintains a neutral view on Reliance Industries. Citi and Investec have «buy» ratings on Bharti Hexacom and Sunteck Realty, respectively. We have collated a list of recommendations from top brokerage firms from ETNow and other sources:

Noida International Airport in Uttar Pradesh's Jewar are in full swing with work being done in partnership with Air India SATS, NIA Chief Executive Officer Christoph Schnellmann said on Thursday and noted there will be cargo capacity for well over one lakh tonnes of cargo when the facility opens. Schnellmann told that work on the passenger terminal is also in full swing. «The development works on the cargo terminal and multimodal cargo hub are in full swing as well. We're working in partnership with Air India SATS who have designed the facility, who are constructing the facility and who will operate the facility. There will be a capacity for well over 1 lakh tonnes of cargo when the facility opens and it's designed in a modular fashion to grow with the demand. We plan to submit our application for the aerodrome license this year,» he said.

INS Arighaat, was commissioned on Thursday. Vizag-made indigenous submarine has undergone thorough trials and is ready for deterrence patrols. It joins INS Arihant, India’s first such submarine that undertook first deterrence patrols in 2018.

French President Emmanuel Macron starts a two-day state visit to Serbia, with the focus on the possible sale of 12 Rafale multi-purpose fighter jets to the country, which has maintained close ties to Russia despite its invasion of Ukraine

Sri Lanka's Debt Sustainability Agreement, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry has said resuming negotiations with the IMF could jeopardise its next tranche due in December and subsequent disbursements from the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. The conditions for the Debt Sustainability Agreement (DSA) have now become part of the law and cannot be easily altered, Sabry said. He emphasised that renegotiating the deal could lead to further economic instability in the island nation, which is recovering from the worst-ever economic turmoil it suffered in 2022. Sri Lanka declared its first-ever sovereign default in mid-April 2022, having run out of its foreign exchange reserves. The halt to the debt services meant that the multilateral creditor nations and commercial lenders could not extend fresh financing to the country.

Lansdown, who co-founded HL alongside Peter Hargreaves in 1981, told The Times the deal: «Gives the company a new lease of life. In a sense, it is not the greatest deal in the world, but it takes the company into another era when it can progress and grow».  His comments follow HL's recent agreement to a £5.4bn takeover on 9 August by Harp Bidco, a private equity consortium led by CVC Capital Partners.  Hargreaves Lansdown agrees to £5.4bn PE takeover offer The offer comprises a cash consideration of 1,110p per HL share and a dividend of 30p per HL share for the year ended 30 June 2...