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Since graduating with a degree in economics from the University of Birmingham in 2018, Joel has worked as a financial market/cryptocurrency analyst. He firmly believes that emerging crypto technology...

Since graduating with a degree in economics from the University of Birmingham in 2018, Joel has worked as a financial market/cryptocurrency analyst. He firmly believes that emerging crypto technology...

Determined to thwart the automating of their jobs, about 45,000 dockworkers along the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts are threatening to strike on Oct. 1, a move that would shut down ports that handle about half the nation’s cargo from ships

MMA world pretty soon. Jake Paul who is also pretty famously known as ‘Problem Child’ has always kept his primary focus on boxing but he will be exploring avenues of MMA from the very next year following his final time getting into the ring to fight with Mike Tyson. Dexerto asserted that, Peter Murray told SportsKeeda during their Knockout Session that various big plans are being lined up for Jake Paul in the PFL where he will be fighting some really credible opponents. Also Read: National cheeseburger day 2024 deals: Burger King, Wendy's, McDonald's and others have these offers for you

WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve on Wednesday enacted its first interest rate cut since the early days of the Covid pandemic, slicing half a percentage point off benchmark rates in an effort to head off a slowdown in the labor market.

social security policy for gig workers within a few months, labour and employment secretary Sumita Dawra said Wednesday. «The gig and platform economy is set to expand exponentially. We estimate that the number of gig workers in India will surge to 23 million by 2030, up from 7.7 million in 2020,» she said. The Centre, she said, is looking at a dedicated scheme under the Social Security Code which will define mandatory social security benefits which should be given to the gig workers.

In its half-year report published today (18 September), the FTSE 250 trust said it had commenced a process to sell 170MW of operational Australian solar and 122MWp of development-stage battery energy storage systems.  Following the 50% stake sale in the Lorca portfolio last November, the sale of the trust's Australian portfolio marks the second stage of the divestment programme.  Foresight Solar weathers continuation vote despite 24% calling for closure With closing expected in the first half of 2025, the resulting proceeds will be used to repay the revolving credit facility and sh...

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Free electricity, introduction of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), enhancement of annual income limit for creamy layer in OBCs, free medical treatment of up to ₹25 lakh, monthly pension of ₹6,000 to the elderly, widows and differently-abled, legal guarantee of MSP guarantee for farmers and ₹2,000 for women are the major poll promises of the Congress in election-bound Haryana. Congress, which has been in the opposition in Haryana for the last 10 years, unveiled its seven key guarantees and the poll slogan «Saat Vaade, Pakke Iraade» on Wednesday. Under its social security plan, the Congress guaranteed a monthly pension of Rs 6,000 for the elderly, disabled, and widows.

liquor vends, increase shop operation timings by three hours, introduce low-priced liquor at ₹99 or less, establish premium stores in 12 cities and encourage microbreweries to increase annual excise revenue by over ₹2,000 crore and streamline sales. Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on Wednesday approved a new liquor policy, which would mean state government's exit from liquor sale and retail privatisation. The vends will be allotted to private players through a draw of lots. The government has decided to earmark 10% of vends for toddy tappers. The policy was finalised by a Cabinet sub-committee, which included ministers Kollu Ravindra, A Satya Kumar, Nadendla Manohar and Kondapalli Srinivas.

electric vehicle, a midsize SUV called Concept eVX, in January 2025, Maruti Suzuki India plans to set up close to 25,000 EV charging points, multiple people aware of its plans said. In addition to tapping into its 5,100-plus service centres in 2,300 cities, the country's leading carmaker is also in talks with oil marketing companies (OMCs) and energy companies to create a charging ecosystem, which has been one of the biggest deterrents to faster adoption of electric mobility in the country, they said. «They (Maruti) have started surveying their dealer workshops for charging points,» said a person aware of the plans. «The plan is to have at least one dedicated bay and two charge points at its service centres. The company has already started training service mechanics in Bengaluru.»

glacial lake outburst which claimed more than 40 lives, the Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) EWS mission set up by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), completed its mission on Tuesday. It made a comprehensive susceptibility assessment of the six high-risk lakes and mitigation plans, according to the Sikkim government. «The finding which emerged was that broad glaciated valleys exist below all these high-risk lakes, which are ideally located to create retention structures to contain the GLOF hazard. The next step would be to prepare a DPR for GLOF risk reduction for funding support from NDMA,» the Sikkim government said on Tuesday. The expedition from August 31 to September 14, 2024, targeted the high-risk glacial lakes in the upper reaches of Mangan district. In a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, the expedition assessed the flood susceptibility of the six high-risk glacial lakes, to mitigate the potential hazards of GLOF, officials said.

The federal government is again cutting how many international student permits Canada will issue, this time for 2025 and laying out the plan for 2026, Immigration Minister Marc Miller and Labour Minister Randy Boissonnault announced Wednesday.

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) on Wednesday said its loan account with Punjab National Bank (PNB) has been downgraded to a Non-Performing Asset (NPA) this month over non-payment of interest and instalment. As per a filing by MTNL to the stock exchanges that attaches a communication from PNB dated September 13, 2024 in this regard, across multiple accounts the outstanding amount adds up to about Rs 441 crore while the overdue amount is over Rs 46 crore.

Gautam Gambhir and star batter Virat Kohli is not their tremendous records, but their on-field aggression and sheer passion for the game, which make them formidable opponents. Both Gambhir and Kohli may come across as tough players who have won many matches for India and are true inspirations for budding cricketers due to their various qualities. However, when it comes to drawing their inner strength in times of need, both turn to God or the divine. In an unconventional chat session shared by the BCCI on its official website, both stars of the game shared their experiences in a freewheeling conversation and opened up about their faith in God, which they both share.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday launched NPS Vatsalya Yojana to give an early head-start to children to save for retirement. Parents can open an account for their child from birth to up to 17 years of age.