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Canada Post workers remain on the picket line, a key point of contention in their demands is their job’s growing physical and mental toll — and they say that’s exacerbated by climate change.From delivering parcels through scorching heatwaves to battling blizzards, Canadian postal workers increasingly face extreme weather conditions that strain their bodies and minds.“In recent years, climate change has shown a bit of a trend,” said Brahm Enslin, local president at CUPW Saskatoon Local 824.“There was an ice storm and we had a rash of injuries,” Enslin added, referring to the storm last year in Saskatoon. “Members that broke their hip just by going out there.”Enslin, 41, has worked at Canada Post for 16 years and said the extreme weather brought on by climate change — whether it’s inhaling smoke from wildfires or delivering mail during storms — has added significant physical and mental pressure to their jobs.And that’s one of the reasons postal workers are demanding more support for these challenges in their new contract, he said.The strike has been ongoing since Nov.

If you’ve been following Bitcoin’s recent price increase, you’re not alone. The price of Bitcoin rose to a new all-time high of over $100,000 on Dec. 5—its first time hitting a price of six digits.This came shortly after President-elect Donald Trump’s promise of a crypto-friendly administration. It has since fallen closer to $95,000, but it’s still more than double what it was a year ago.

Britain will provide intelligence to a newly formed unit in Cyprus tasked with preventing Russia evade international sanctions

U.S. consumers who were tricked into purchases they didn’t want from Fortnite maker Epic Games are now starting to receive refund checks, the Federal Trade Commission said this week

For eight years a Chinese mining company has been vastly expanding inside an endangered World Heritage Site, accused by locals and conservationists of decimating the environment

California lawmakers will consider a bill to require labels on social media platforms warning of their effects on young people’s lives

The Biden administration has given approval for the sale of oil and gas leases in Alaska, leaving the door open for drilling in a portion of the pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

BOSCH India Foundation, the social engagement arm of BOSCH in India, and Medhavi Group, comprising the Medhavi Foundation and Medhavi Skills University, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing skill development initiatives in various locations across India, with special emphasis on Northeastern states. The strategic partnership would implement best-in-class skilling models and practices to empower underprivileged youth with employable skills through BOSCH’s BRIDGE programme. The three-month training modules, to be offered at Medhavi Group training centers, are meant for school or college dropouts. They focus on sectors such as automotive, healthcare, manufacturing, and digital technologies. BOSCH would provide and bring knowledge, expertise and placement opportunities to the program. Pravesh Dudani, Founder and Chancellor of Medhavi Skills University said, «This collaboration with BOSCH India Foundation marks a significant milestone in our mission to transform skill development in India. By combining our expertise in education with BOSCH’s industrial excellence, we can create meaningful impact in the lives of countless young individuals, particularly in the Northeastern region.»

Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), aims to promote innovation and agri-entrepreneurship, by providing financial and technical support for nurturing startups. Minister of State for Agriculture Bhagirath Choudhary, in his written reply to the Lok Sabha, said a financial assistance of Rs 122.50 crore has been released to 1,708 agri startups from 2019-20 to 2023-24. The funds were released through five Knowledge Partners (KPs) and 24 RKVY Agribusiness Incubators (R-ABIs) that provide training and incubate startups for implementation of this programme.

PM Vishwakarma scheme as of October 31, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said on Tuesday. In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, he said the government has taken various measures to overcome the challenges faced by borrowers, particularly in rural areas and to facilitate easy flow of credit to cater to the needs of population. As per the data shared by Chaudhary, over 2.02 lakh accounts have been opened under PM Vishwakarma scheme with sanctioned loan amount of Rs 1,751.20 crore. The government launched PM Vishwakarma on September 17, 2023 to provide end-to-end support to artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands and tools.

In the family-sponsored categories, F1 moved to November 22, 2015, and F3 advanced to July 1, 2010, for final action. Filing dates for F3 rose to July 22, 2012, while F4 increased to August 15, 2006. Categories F2A and F2B remain largely unchanged. For employment-based preferences, significant shifts include the second preference (EB-2), advancing to October 1, 2012, for final action, while filing dates remain at January 1, 2013. EB-3 and «Other Workers» now have a final action date of December 1, 2012, with no movement in filing dates.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI : Mintifi Finserve, a supply-chain financing startup, secured $180 million in a Series E funding round on 10 December, led by Teachers’ Venture Growth, the late-stage investment arm of Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP), and global investor Prosus. Existing backer Premji Invest also participated in the round, which comprised both primary and secondary transactions.

Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday, while cautioning that its rapid expansion is accompanied by various risks. “The future of ecommerce in India is bright, inclusive and transformative. While this digital revolution offers incredible opportunities, our government believes it is equally important for consumers to feel confident and make informed choices. Gaining the trust and confidence of consumers is crucial for ecommerce platforms,” Joshi said at Amazon's flagship annual summit, Amazon Smbhav. “Online platforms are now required to provide accurate product details, transparent pricing, disclose the country of origin, and ensure clear return and refund policies while maintaining product quality,” he said, emphasising that platforms often attempt to promote a particular brand.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. We have been talking about the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) easing interest rates for quite some time. The question now is: what is the appropriate time for the RBI to initiate this? The latest meeting of the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was on 6 December.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As India strides toward the vision of a Viksit Bharat or developed India, education emerges as the cornerstone of this transformation. It is not merely a means for individual advancement, but a foundational force that drives economic growth, social progress and national development.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In an earlier article in this column, I spoke of a lecture that Justice Easterbrook once delivered on the subject of property in cyberspace. His talk was titled ‘Cyberspace and the Law of the Horse,’ which was his way of highlighting the foolishness of coming up with fresh laws to regulate new technologies when general principles of law already addressed the concerns these new technologies raised.

Missouri business groups have filed a lawsuit to try to stop a voter-approved law that will raise the state’s minimum wage and require employers to give workers paid sick leave

City council is set to debate a proposal by Mayor Ken Sim to make Vancouver a “Bitcoin-friendly city” on Wednesday.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Close on the heels of a surprisingly weak gross domestic product (GDP) growth reading, automobile sales data, seen as a an important indicator of economic activity in India, has spelt another round of disappointment. Retail sales of passenger vehicles in November fell 14% from a year earlier, according to data issued by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations on Monday.