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Govt finally awoken to need for national law for gig workers' welfare: Cong

The Congress on Monday took a swipe at the government after it stated that it is committed to extending social security benefits to gig workers, saying it has "finally awoken" to the need for a comprehensive national law for such workers' welfare and that it is welcome to borrow from its policy on this urgent issue. The opposition party's remarks came a day after Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the government is actively exploring various avenues to ensure gig and platform workers are covered under social security. Читать дальше...

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Andhra receives power boats for flood relief operations in Vijayawada

The Andhra Pradesh government on Monday received power boats which it asked from the Centre to carry out flood relief operations in Vijayawada, especially at a time when it was running short of them. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday requested Union Home Minister Amit Shah to dispatch power boats and additional NDRF teams to cope with the demanding flood emergency. The Union Home Ministry assured Naidu that 40 power boats and six helicopters would be sent to the southern state. "Power boats reached Vijayawada. Читать дальше...

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Nomura lowers its FY25 GDP forecast for India to 6.7%

Nomura has revised India's FY25 economic growth forecast to 6.7%, down from 6.9%, after April-June quarter GDP data showed slower-than-expected growth. The GDP grew at 6.7%, below the Reuters poll forecast of 6.9%, attributed to a drop in government spending during national elections.

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More power shutoffs slated for Rancho Palos Verdes on Monday amid landslide crisis - ABC7 Los Angeles

  1. More power shutoffs slated for Rancho Palos Verdes on Monday amid landslide crisis  ABC7 Los Angeles
  2. Rancho Palos Verdes residents under evacuation warning amid power shutoff  NBC Los Angeles
  3. SoCal Edison turning off power to an additional block of homes in Rancho Palos Verdes  CBS News
  4. 140 Rancho Palos Verdes have power shut off due to landslide issues; evacuation warnings issued  FOX 11 Los Angeles

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Kotak Nifty India Tourism Index Fund, 8 other mutual fund NFOs to open this week

Nine mutual fund NFOs will open for subscription this week, including Kotak Nifty India Tourism Index Fund and UTI Nifty200 Quality 30 Index Fund. Other funds from Edelweiss, Bandhan, Franklin, Invesco, Motilal Oswal, and HSBC will also open. These funds include index, sectoral, thematic, and medium to long duration categories.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Karnataka BJP functionary Arun Kumar Puthila booked for sexual harassment

A case has been filed against BJP functionary Arun Kumar Puthila for allegedly sexually harassing a woman in a Bengaluru hotel in 2023. The complaint, lodged in Puttur, alleges Puthila took advantage of her trust and blackmailed her. He denies the allegations, attributing them to political opponents.

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General strike starts in Israel after hostage deaths trigger protests - Financial Times

  1. General strike starts in Israel after hostage deaths trigger protests  Financial Times
  2. In Jerusalem, hundreds gather to grieve slain ‘child of light’ Goldberg-Polin  The Times of Israel
  3. Israel’s first nationwide strike starts amid anger over handling of hostage talks  The Guardian
  4. Israel-Hamas war latest: Israelis bring country to a standstill after Hamas hostages killed  The Telegraph
  5. Israeli labour strike to push for Gaza hostage deal disrupts flights and... Читать дальше...