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Squeezed by an economic downturn and a rapidly aging population, China took a step toward raising its unusually low benchmarks for when people should retire. China has one of the lowest retirement ages among major economies, letting women retire as early as 50 and men at 60—policies unchanged since the 1950s. Beijing has long said it wants citizens to work longer, but has repeatedly put off any policy changes for fear of social pushback.

Samsung seized the moment to take a cheeky jab at its competitor. On its official X (formerly Twitter) account, Samsung reposted a playful dig from 2022 that read, “Let us know when it folds." This comment, aimed at Apple’s continued absence from the foldable smartphone market, was a clear nod to Samsung’s own advancements in the segment, particularly with its popular Galaxy Z Fold6.Samsung followed up the post with a new addition: “Still waiting......," making it clear that the rivalry between the two giants is alive and well.The post sparked a wave of reactions across social media, with users weighing in on both sides of the debate.

iPhone 16 series at the Glowtime Event 2024, held at its headquarters in Cupertino, California. However, the launch quickly became the subject of online humor, as social media users noted the minimal changes in design compared to previous models.

Malkangiri, has worsened due to continuous heavy rainfall.

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Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Last month, ABC News announced that the first U.S presidential debate will happen at the National Constitutional Centre in Philadelphia on Tuesday, September 10.

The FBI says Americans were duped out of more than $5.6 billion last year through fraud schemes involving cryptocurrency

Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, Tesla, and the social networking company X, has the potential to become the first trillionaire in history by 1027. Informa Connect Academy, a wealth tracking organization, released a new analysis that produced this finding. The pace of growth in Musk's fortune has been 110% annually. Upon the publication of the report, the Bloomberg Billionaires Index listed him as the richest person in the world, owning $251 billion, as per the reports of The Guardian. Other people who might become trillionaires were also highlighted in the research. If Gautam Adani, the founder of an Indian business empire, continues to grow at his current rate of 123% every year, he may become a trillionaire by 2028. If their present growth continues, Prajogo Pangestu, an Indonesian oil and mining magnate, and Jensen Huang, the CEO of tech company Nvidia, may also reach the trillion-dollar threshold in 2028. By 2030, two individuals are predicted to become trillionaires: Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, and Bernard Arnault, the head of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton.

Games Primates Play, by University of Chicago behavioural scientist Dario Maestripieri, I’ve never looked at my inbox the same way. Email, writes Maestripieri, is governed by the rules of dominance hierarchy, which is central to the games we social primates are wired to play. Monkeys spend a great deal of energy establishing who stands where in the social hierarchy—who has access to the best food and the most attractive mates, and who picks mites out of whose fur.

One month after a judge declared Google’s search engine an illegal monopoly, the tech giant faces another antitrust lawsuit that threatens to break up the company

youngsters who are trading at a very fast pace and losing money. Now, here’s a fourth data point to suggest that it doesn’t seem to be bothering them, given that they continue to trade in derivatives in their search to make quick and more money. A recent research note published by ICICI Direct, a stock brokerage, points out that in March 2024, the monthly turnover of futures and options in India reached $1.1 trillion, from $27 billion in March 2019, a jump of close to 4,000%.

The Diary of a CEO, Steven Bartlett writes that the first law of business and life is “filling five buckets"—knowledge, skill, network, resources and reputation. For Rudra Chatterjee, each bucket is full to the brim. The 47-year-old chairperson of Obeetee Carpets and managing director of Luxmi Tea holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a Masters in design history from Oxford University; his network comprises advisors and friends like Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee and current Bangladesh PM Mohammed Yunus; and both his companies have received numerous awards.

Gen Z cohort is assuming the centre stage in India's consumer markets by scripting «big shifts» in consumption trends, including the rise of quick commerce delivery and direct-to-consumer brands, according to a report by Bernstein. Brands are seeking a deeper connection with this digitally-native, app-first generation that 'swipes up' for practically everything from social media to ride-hailing and food delivery. Indian Gen Zs' are the world's largest, the report said about the cohort born into a digital age, that shops, works and eats online. Gen Z is the generation born between 1996 and 2010. Indian Gen Zs make up 20 per cent of the world and about 27 per cent of India's population, it noted.

iPhone 16 series, a blast from the past has captured the internet’s attention. A rare 1996 Apple Macintosh advertisement featuring Bollywood actor Samir Soni has resurfaced online and quickly gone viral, sparking a wave of nostalgia among tech enthusiasts and fans of vintage advertising.

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Parliament security breach accused wanted to discredit India's democracy, gain instant global fame, usurp power and achieve «richness and glory» by targeting the «very symbol of democracy», according to the chargesheet filed in the court by Delhi Police. The accused first met on social media and planned their move for nearly two years before executing it last year on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack. According to the chargesheet, a source said, their first in-person meeting was held in February, 2022 at Mysuru. Citing from the chargesheet, sources told PTI, that in total they held five meetings in Mysuru, Gurugram and Delhi to decided finalise their plan and arrive at a modus operandi. The chargesheet, spread over 1,000 pages, was filed before the Patiala House Court in June and the court took its cognisance last month. A supplementary was filed in July.

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh celebrated a significant milestone on Sunday as they welcomed their first child, a baby girl. The joyous news broke on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival renowned for bringing good fortune and removing obstacles, making the timing of their daughter’s arrival even more special. Earlier, on Saturday, the couple was seen arriving at Mumbai’s Reliance Foundation Hospital, accompanied by Deepika’s mother, Ujjala Padukone. The couple had previously visited the famous Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai to seek blessings from Lord Ganesha ahead of the birth. The temple visit was a heartfelt gesture to ensure a smooth and blessed delivery, and photos of Deepika in a green saree with her baby bump went viral on social media. Sources confirm that both mother and child are healthy, and the family is overjoyed with their new arrival. Although Deepika and Ranveer have not yet made an official announcement on social media, their happiness is palpable. Fans and well-wishers have been pouring in their congratulations, eager to share in the couple’s happiness.

childcare more affordable has sparked significant controversy, raising concerns about his grasp of critical policy issues. The question, posed by Reshma Saujani, an Indian-American entrepreneur and founder of Girls Who Code, aimed to understand what specific legislation Trump would support to reduce the burden of childcare costs on American families. In response, Trump launched into a 360-word answer that veered off-topic, discussing issues such as foreign taxation, economic deficits, and his broader vision for the country, rather than directly addressing the childcare question. The rambling nature of his response led to widespread criticism, with commentators and analysts highlighting the incoherence and lack of focus in his remarks. Some analysts even ran Trump’s response through artificial intelligence programs to gauge its coherence. When asked if the speaker could be considered for a job based on the answer, ChatGPT, an AI program, remarked, «Based on this answer, I would have concerns about hiring this person… This answer might suggest difficulties in articulating and implementing ideas effectively, which could be a red flag depending on the job requirements.»

Assam Rifles (AR) have deployed anti-drone systems in Manipur to counter any 'rogue drones,' and additional anti-drone guns are being brought into the state by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to enhance security measures. In a post on social media platform X, the Manipur Police said, «AR has deployed a few anti-drone systems in the state at fringe areas to repel any rogue drones. CRPF has also tested one anti-drone system and given it to the force deployed in the State. Some more anti-drone guns are being brought to the state by CRPF shortly.» https://x.com/manipur_police/status/1832470367593480320