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Kolkata: Citing Bengal’s ‘Yuva Sathi’ scheme as a blueprint, Trinamool leader in Rajya Sabha Derek O’Brien on Friday pressed for the urgent implementation of a universal basic minimum wage, aimed at addressing India’s growing employment crisis and the stagnation of worker earnings. Under ‘Yuva Sathi’, unemployed youth aged 21 to 40, who have passed Class X, are entitled to a monthly assistance of Rs 1,500 for up to five years or until they find employment.O’Brien made the proposal — Universal Minimum Annual National Guarantee (UMANG) — in the House in the Zero Hour, seeking to establish a single, legally enforceable…
In an email to staff, which has been seen by BBC Scotland News, Brewdog said: “AlixPartners are specialists in business performance and transformation, and they will work alongside the leadership team in the coming weeks to evaluate options and make recommendations, including assessing the next phase of investment in the business. Source link
The US Secretary of State sounds a conciliatory tone as he addresses European leaders in Munich. Source link
UAE astronomers warn against February 17 Ramadan moon sighting due to sun proximity risks/Representative Image Astronomers in the UAE have issued a safety advisory ahead of the expected Ramadan crescent sighting on Tuesday, February 17, warning the public against attempting to observe the moon using telescopes or binoculars due to serious eye safety risks.The International Astronomical Centre (IAC), based in Abu Dhabi, cautioned that the moon will be positioned extremely close to the sun at sunset across much of the Arabian Peninsula. This rare alignment coincides with a solar eclipse earlier in the day, significantly increasing the danger of accidental…
Thrill Of Brazil, Allegro Dance, Power Of Beauty and Desert Kingdom shone when the horses were exercised here on Saturday morning (Feb 14)Inner sand:600m: Burevestnik (Shreyas) 40.5. Moved well. Edison (Guruprasad) 41. Moved freely. Carter (rb), Larson (Arshad) 40.5. They finished level. N R I Victory (Arshad) 40. Strode out well. Lady Invictus (Guruprasad) 40.5. Extended.1000m: Quantum (Guruprasad) 1-8.5, 600/40. In fine trim.Outer sand:600m: Inicio (rb), a 2-y-o (Fiero -Namibia) (Chetan) 46. They moved freely. A 2-y-o (Sporting Chance – Sairani) (Chetan), Mega Success (rb) 45. They finished together. My Visionary (Chetan) 43.5. In fine trim. Ashwa New York (rb),…
Taurus, this week is like a steady river with a few swirling patches. The overall flow is in your favour, especially for money, recognition, and getting work done without too much chasing. Jupiter supports your practical thinking, and that helps you make sensible choices even when emotions run high.Early week brings better than expected gains and a feeling that luck is on your side. Yet, there’s a small warning bell about relationships at home. Your spouse may seem touchy, or you may be less patient than usual. Saturn’s influence makes you blunt at times, even if you don’t mean to…
Navi Mumbai in Maharashtra is one of the most promising real estate markets in 2026. The region continues to attract investors and buyers alike thanks to its position as one of the most dynamic markets within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The reason behind this demand is largely because of infrastructure development, improved connectivity, and upcoming employment hubs and of course the arrival of the Navi Mumbai International Airport has changed the real estate game completely in the region. As per recent market data study, average apartment prices in Navi Mumbai have gone up by more than 22 per cent…
Srinagar, Feb 14: On the eve of the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri former Chief minster J&K Ghulam Nabi Azad extended his warm greetings to the countrymen in common and the Kashmiri pandit community in particular.“Let this auspicious festival bring peace , prosperity and harmony among us all”, Azad said.Ghulam Nabi Azad Extends warm wishes for Maha Shivratri, emphasizing peace, prosperity, and the composite cultural harmony of Jammu and Kashmir.Azad emphasized to celebrate such festive occasions collectively thus strengthening the bonds of amity and devotion across society. Source link
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei strongly opposes selling advanced AI chips to China, viewing them as a national security risk. He argues that while AI’s economic benefits should be shared globally, critical compute power must remain out of authoritarian hands. Amodei believes this approach is crucial for maintaining global stability and preventing misuse of AI technology. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has once again made it clear that he thinks selling advanced AI chips to China is a terrible idea. In a wide-ranging conversation on the Dwarkesh Patel podcast, Amodei laid out his case for why the US should keep its compute…
The opposition is set to move an impeachment notice against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Parliament, in a move that is expected to further escalate tensions between the ruling NDA and the INDIA bloc.The development comes alongside the no-confidence notice already submitted against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, raising the prospect of simultaneous challenges to two top constitutional functionaries.Sources told TOI that the impeachment notice against Kumar is likely to be submitted for the post-recess Budget session beginning in the second week of March. The demand has been pushed strongly by the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC). Until recently,…