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Some 22% of US workers now fear that they could be sidelined by technology, up from 15% two years ago, according to a survey from Gallup. While the share of non-college-educated workers who express concern has held steady at a little over 20% during that period, the portion of college-educated workers who say they’re worried more than doubled, narrowing the gap that previously existed between the groups. The release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in November kicked off an AI frenzy and spotlighted the ways in which highly skilled white-collar workers could have their jobs automated. The consulting firm McKinsey estimates that as much as 70% of worker hours worldwide are spent on tasks that could be handled by computers, up from about half a few years ago.

Coinbase is set to discontinue its operations in India, the firm has informed some customers through email. According to a TechCrunch report, the crypto exchange has now warned customers in India that the Coinbase crypto exchange is about to discontinue its operations in India, and users will be able to use the app only till September 25. “Please note that you will be able to access Coinbase.com or Coinbase app until September 25, 2023, and should withdraw funds held in your account by such date,” the email said, as cited by the TechCrunch report. Coinbase has also disabled users in India from signing up to its exchange, and asking them to download Coinbase Wallet, the report said on Monday.

Indian Air Force on Monday highlighted that the Exercise Bright Star-23 has moved to its last phase. The last phase will involve assets of all participating forces and followed a build up to more complex joint missions. Taking to their social media 'X', the Indian Air Force stated, «Exercise #BrightStar 23 moves on to its culmination phase. The last phase follows a build up to more complex joint missions and will involve assets of all participating forces.

V Vaidyanathan, MD & CEO, IDFC First Bank, says “currently my direct shareholding and holding in the trust – I also run a social trust which has 50.9 lakh shares of the bank– as of June 30, was 0.58%. After this transaction, it will increase to 1.04%. So effectively, this transaction is increasing my holding and that is important to note. And including the options yet to be converted, my holding will be 1.23% in the bank. GQG had already bought close to 3.9% or 4%. Together with this, they will probably go to around 4.7% that is my understanding. ”The market perceives that when promoters are selling out, it means that they feel that the stock is richly priced or they feel that the franchise value has lived up to its expectations but that is not the case in IDFC First Bank. What prompted you to sell your personal stake to GQG Partners?First of all, thanks for asking that question.

China could land themselves in trouble with the government for their fashion choices. Flared pants and bluejeans were considered «weird attire.» Some government buildings barred men with long hair and women wearing makeup and jewelry. Patrols organized by factories and schools cut flared pants and long hair with scissors. It was the early days of China's era of reform and opening up.

Shishir Joshipura, MD & CEO, Praj Industries, says “this initiative will create a pathway for us, a very-very constructive dialogue with several countries where it is possible for those countries to emulate what India did and actually benefit from that because biofuels have multifaceted benefits for the society. From the social angle, it creates jobs in rural areas, from the economic angle obviously it creates a lot of wealth in the country and for an energy importing country, it makes immense sense to produce your own energy.”The prime minister in the G20 Summit launched the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA) and also invited all the other countries to join this particular initiative. How are you reading into this development?This is one of the most important developments that has taken place in recent times, inviting a global forum for biofuel alliance.

India and Pakistan's cricket teams clash on the field, it's a battle that often turns intense and fierce. However, beyond the boundary ropes, there exists a lesser-known facet of their relationship—one marked by camaraderie and goodwill.

Rajinikanth and filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj are set to collaborate on their first film, said production house Sun Pictures. After months of speculation that Kanagaraj will direct Rajinikanth in the actor's 171st film, the Chennai-based banner made the official announcement on social media on Monday. The currently untitled movie will be written and directed by Kanagaraj.

AR Rahman's concert that took place in Chennai on September 10 has met with severe criticism from fans due to poor management. Fans who attended the music maestro's concert took to social media platform X and shared videos and their 'bizarre' experiences online. Many concertgoers took to social media to express their disappointment, highlighting several issues.

In a turn of events where both teams could claim divine intervention, the Asia Cup 2023 Super Four match between India and Pakistan found itself at the mercy of the weather gods. Initially dominated by Indian batsmen Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, the much-anticipated cricket battle was halted due to persistent rain, and would resume from where it left off the next day, September 11. Rainfall, proving to be an equaliser of sorts, had the last word in a game where India's opening duo put Pakistan's bowling attack to the sword.

Rishi Sunak is on a roll charming netizens across the world. A photograph of the British PM’s cute interaction with Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during the G20 Summit meeting at Delhi has gone viral on social media, leaving many netizens touched at the former’s humility. In the picture both the political leaders are shown engaging in a cordial conversation, with Sunak sitting on one knee, listening to Hasina with rapt attention. One X (formerly Twitter) user shared the photo and praised the British PM profusely for his sweet gesture. “Big men don't have ego! Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of UK sat down on the floor to match the comfort — in a tetatete with with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,” they wrote. Another netizen pointed out that even though Sunak was an NRI (non-residential-Indian), he was still well-versed in the culture enough to show respect to his elders, as being deferential to elders is an intrinsic part of Indian culture.

Bengaluru, causing potential inconvenience for school students and office-goers. The Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Associations, consisting of 32 private transport associations, has called for a 'bandh' starting from midnight today until midnight on Monday. As a result, most private transport services are likely to be unavailable during this period. Private maxi cabs serve as a vital mode of transportation for many schoolchildren, prompting some schools in the city to declare a holiday on Monday to prevent disruptions for students, according to official sources.

G20 Summit is all people could think about as the two-day event concluded on Sunday. Taking to social media, several Bollywood celebrities and business leaders have been heaping praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his leadership for conducting the successful G20 Leaders' Summit at the state-of-the-art Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. From the film fraternity, megastar Amitabh Bachchan was beaming with pride at the G2 success. «India's pride! India a quantum leap into the forefront of the world,» he wrote in his tweet. Lauding the success of the G20 Summit, actress Kangana Ranaut — who never misses a chance to praise PM Modi for his exceptional work — said that «Bharat» took its first step as a world leader. «Bharat as the world leader is leading us into a glorious future,» she tweeted.

nasscom foundation is one such organisation working towards creating an environment that supports entrepreneurial aspirations which are crucial for economic growth and social development. The foundation’s Women Entrepreneurship Program (WEP) is designed to enable women entrepreneurs — particularly those involved in agriculture, artistry and running micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in rural areas — access technology and digital skills for their business growth, says Nidhi Bhasin, CEO, nasscom foundation. In 2022, the foundation impacted over 6.4 lakh lives through 15 skilling projects, offering courses in foundational, emerging and advanced technologies. In an interaction with ET digital, Bhasin explains how the foundation is creating access to technology at the grassroots level via the (government’s) Aspirational Districts Programme.

The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2023 faced an unexpected interruption as rain washed out the day's play. The match, originally in full swing at The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, will now resume from where it left off, as decided by the officials.

Narendra Modi, and other ministers during the event. “I am very glad to be here in India. I want to congratulate India for the G20 Summit...A lot of announcements have been made that will benefit G20 countries and the world.

In both cases, most of those charged were Muslim, leading human rights groups and tech experts to criticise India's use of the AI-based technology to target poor, minority and marginalised groups in Delhi and elsewhere in the country.

In yet another incident of in-flight sexual harassment, a male passenger allegedly groped a female co-passenger during a late-night flight from Mumbai to Guwahati. The incident took place on IndiGo flight 6E-5319, which departed Mumbai just after 9 p.m. and arrived at its destination 15 minutes past midnight. The female passenger, who had an aisle seat, had lowered the armrests and had fallen asleep after the cabin lights were dimmed.

Also Read: Weather update: IMD predicts heavy rains in THESE states till 14 September. Check weather forecast here The DM's office also issued a warning to residents, advising them not to leave their homes unless it was essential. The forecast indicated the likelihood of further rain accompanied by lightning and thunderstorms.

Fumio Kishida on Sunday stated that the New Declaration from the G20 Summit was significant as all G20 members including Russia have agreed on such terms as «all states must refrain from the threat or use of force to seek territorial acquisition.» Addressing a press meet at the end of G2O Summit, Kishida said it was «significant» that all G20 members including Russia have agreed on such terms as «all states must refrain from the threat or use of force to seek territorial acquisition.» However, he did not get into the specifics of the language of New Declaration whose formulation on Ukraine had a marked difference from the Bali formulation as it did not mention Russia by name. On the safety of Japan's release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant Kishida said, «Many countries already viewed the process of discharge as safe and transparent. I feel now that such understanding has spread further.” Meanwhile, PM Narendra Modi and Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a substantive dialogue here on Sunday and underscored the need for open, unimpeded and reliable food supply chains and called upon the international community to ensure that agricultural trade is not affected by unilateral restrictions and protectionist measures, duly taking into consideration the Multilateral trade rules. The two leaders expressed satisfaction over the formation of Joint Technical Committees to facilitate trade in agriculture and animal husbandry products, officials said. Modi and Lula agreed that economic exchanges between Brazil and India have the potential for further growth, taking advantage of the scale of their respective economies and the potential for forging industrial partnerships.

AP, the emergency landing occurred around 4:15 p.m. on a Sunday, and the flight had originated from Chengdu in China's Sichuan province, according to a statement from Changi Airport posted on its Facebook page. “Nine people had minor injuries related to smoke inhalation and abrasions during the evacuation", the statement said.