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Новости за 09.10.2024

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

More sops to boost scrapping of old vehicles in works

India plans to extend more incentives for scrapping old vehicles due to poor response from owners. A review of the vehicle scrapping policy is underway to identify additional incentives. The unorganised sector offers better value, making it harder for registered scrapping facilities to compete. Options include raising rebates on registration charges and offering discounts on new vehicles.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Off the line: Festive season sales see a slow start

Smartphone sales dropped by 3% in the first 12 days of festive sales this year. Premium handsets and consumer electronics showed moderate growth. E-commerce platforms saw slow demand initially but it picked up from Navratri onwards. Apparel sales rose by 6-8% by value. Brands are hopeful for better demand by Diwali.

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Lawyers: Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks trial next April or May on sex trafficking charges

Lawyers for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs say the jailed hip-hop mogul is seeking to go to trial on sex trafficking charges next spring. The lawyers and prosecutors advised a judge on Wednesday about their expectations for a Thursday hearing in Manhattan federal court. Combs has been locked up since his Sept. 16 arrest on charges alleging that he has physically and sexually abused women for years. His lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, says Combs is not guilty and is determined to clear his name at trial. Lawyers for Combs are trying to get him freed on bail. Читать дальше...

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Around 97% youth can read, write & solve math: Report

Nearly 97% of young Indians aged 15-24 are literate and numerate, says the CAMS report by MOSPI. Rural areas report 96.7%, while urban areas show 98% literacy rates. Sikkim and Mizoram hit 100% literacy. Most youth can use mobile devices and the internet. Financial inclusion and access to improved water and sanitation are also highlighted.

The Punch 

NLC president condemns fuel price hike

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has condemned the fuel pump price increase by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, noting that a registered private company should not dictate fuel prices for Nigerians. PUNCH Online earlier reported that the NNPC raised the retail price of petrol to N1,030 from N897 per litre,

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