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Gehlot on Monday said the Centre will have to implement the Old Pension Scheme for employees across the country as done by his government in the state. Sharing the video of a protest held in Delhi on Sunday demanding the implementation of Old Pension Scheme (OPS), Gehlot wrote on X, «OPS was implemented for the first time in Rajasthan on humanitarian ground.

tech addicts! Tech giant Google is all set to launch a whole new generation of smartphones on October 4. Named Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, the smartphones will be unveiled along with Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Buds Pro.

(Reuters) — Donald Trump said he will appear in a New York court on Monday at the beginning of a civil fraud trial in which the former president will face what he said was a «sham» accusation that he fraudulently inflated the value of properties and other assets.

Gandhi Jayanti falling on October 3, following the weekend, the number of tourists heading to the destination was expected to go up. In the clip shared by a user on X, it could be seen that the vehicles are almost at a standstill, and some of the commuters are themselves trying to find a way out. Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels. Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest financial insights!" Click here! “There is utter chaos.

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Demand for critical minerals like nickel and cobalt is surging as climate change hastens a transition to renewable energy, boosting carbon emissions by miners and processors of such materials

Former President Donald Trump says he'll make a rare, voluntary trip to court in New York for the start of a civil trial in a lawsuit that's already resulted in a judge ruling he committed fraud in his business dealings

Britain’s Treasury chief is announcing a hike in the national minimum wage

Ukraine's parliament and its speaker taunted billionaire Elon Musk on Monday after he posted a meme on his social media platform mocking President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's pleas for wartime assistance from the West. Musk owns SpaceX, which provides Starlink satellite communication services that are vital for Ukraine's defence effort, but his statements have sometimes angered Kyiv since the full-scale invasion launched by Russia in February last year.

Asset managers selling funds into the European Union risk having client flows “meaningfully” disrupted as regulators in the bloc consider a major overhaul of ESG investing rules, according to analysts at Barclays Plc.

Mahira Khan, who stole hearts with her stunning performance in drama series Humsafar, got married to businessman Salim Karim. A video of the ceremony became viral on social media.

81.9 percent of the population are Hindus and 17.7 percent Muslims. The report, released by the Nitish Kumar-led government, has evoked widespread political reactions, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its NDA allies describing it as an “eye-wash" and “divisive tactic", whereas, the members of INDIA coalition called it “historic" and demanded the release of a pan-India caste census report. Here are the top reactions: “Lalu Prasad Yadav and Nitish Kumar play caste-based politics.

Sanjeev Sanyal, a Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, while speaking at the Africa Partnership Conference in Mauritius, emphasised on the importance of having clear Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) norms. The two-day Africa Partnership Conference envisaged to spur cross-boundary collaboration, which kicked off in Mauritius on October 2, will be an ideal platform for Indian stakeholders to pursue wider bilateral trade and strategic goals. Sanyal in his address, stressed that ESG norms would soon have a significant impact on various aspects of our global landscape. While the term ESG is widely recognized, precise norms have yet to be established. Currently, ESG norms are being defined by various ad hoc groups and NGOs.

India to the US, has set the internet abuzz. This intriguing map, posted on X by the user Epic Maps, portrays a straight sailing path between the two nations across vast geographical distances.

world’s first climate-resilient nation by building an infrastructure capable of withstanding any category-five natural disaster. Funded by the citizenship by investment programme, the new homes, are designed with an emphasis on resilience. The houses feature walls made of reinforced concrete, roofs equipped with hurricane straps and ties to prevent wind uplift, and are strategically placed on elevated platforms to mitigate flood risks.

World Bank has maintained its forecast for China's 2023 economic growth at 5.1%, in line with its previous estimate in April, but trimmed its prediction for 2024 to 4.4% from 4.8%, citing the persistent weakness of its property sector. For East Asia and the Pacific including China, the bank slightly trimmed its 2023 gross domestic product growth forecast to 5.0% from its prior 5.1% estimate, the World Bank said in its semi-annual regional update released on Sunday. For 2024, the bank lowered its regional outlook to 4.5% growth from 4.8%, dragged down by external factors including a sluggish global economy, high interest rates and trade protectionism. «Almost 3,000 new restrictions were imposed on global trade in 2022, three times as large as those in 2019,» the World Bank said. For China, the bounce back from the reopening of the economy following three years of ultra-stringent zero-COVID policies has faded, and elevated debt and weakness in its property sector are weighing on growth, the World Bank said in the report. After months of mostly dismal data, the world's second-largest economy has started to show signs of stabilisation. China's factory activity expanded for the first time in six months in September, an official survey showed on Saturday. Initial signs of improvement had emerged in August, with factory production and retail sales growth accelerating while declines of exports and imports narrowed and deflationary pressures eased.

Narendra Modi joined hands with fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya, hailing from Sonipat, Haryana. This joint initiative, part of the 'Swachhta Hi Seva' campaign, aimed to promote the twin goals of cleanliness and physical well-being on the eve of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary. The event, documented in a video shared by the Prime Minister, showcased both Modi and Baiyanpuriya actively participating in a cleanliness drive, wielding brooms and collecting garbage.

Baiyanpuria has currently become the talk of the town. The social media sensation went viral when Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a video of him interacting with the Instagram influencer on X (formerly Twitter). Baiyanpuria took part in the programme ‘Shramdan for Cleanliness’ which is a part of the campaign ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign. Sharing the video, the Prime Minister wrote, “Today, as the nation focuses on Swachhata, Ankit Baiyanpuriya and I did the same! Beyond just cleanliness, we blended fitness and well-being also into the mix. It is all about that Swachh and Swasth Bharat vibe!" In the clip, the PM can be seen asking Baiyanpurua how the campaign ‘Swachhata Abhiyaan’ will help the youth be more fit, to which the influencer replied, that the citizens should invest in keeping the environment healthy, which would in turn keep them hale and hearty. The video went viral, amassing more than 6.4 million views and 141K likes. Many netizens flooded the comment section to praise both the PM as well as the youngster for the initiative. ‘The Kashmir Files’ director Vivek Agnihotri wrote, “Thanks @narendramodi forswachchhata abhiyan and successfully leading Bharat to make world’s fastest indigenous vaccine and not just saving 130 cr lives but helping 101 nations. Yes. INDIA CAN DO IT.” Another fan wrote, “Kudos to you, sir, for leading the way in the cleanliness drive. Your commitment to Swachh Bharat Abhiyan sets a powerful example, proving that real change begins at the top. Your vision for a cleaner, healthier India is a testament to exceptional leadership.”

OBCs and EBCs constitute a whopping 63 per cent of the state's total population. According to the data released here by Development Commissioner Vivek Singh, the state's total population stood at a little over 13.07 crore, out of which, the Extremely Backward Classes (36 per cent) were the largest social segment followed by the Other Backward Classes at 27.13 per cent.

A South Korean court has handed a 70-year-old man a jail sentence after finding him guilty of Bitcoin (BTC)-powered fraud.

India pays homage to one of its most illustrious leaders, the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. His sagacious teachings continue to echo through the annals of history.