Meet Engineer Rashid, the Kashmiri MP whose bail in poll season has angered many

Kashmir News: Abdul Rashid Sheikh, known as Engineer Rashid, recently won the Baramulla seat from jail, defeating Omar Abdullah. His victory is pivotal for his party, Awami Ittehad Party, as he prepares for upcoming assembly elections after receiving bail for campaigning.

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Ctrl-Alt-Yield: Startup IPOs make a scorching comeback. But there’s a catch

Ten new age companies have made their stock market debuts in 2024 so far, including Go Digit, Awfis and Ola Electric. Their shares have maintained momentum post listing as well. But investors must draw lessons from a lethal military formation described in the Mahabharata.

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Why Apple sets devices to 9:41: A tribute to Steve Jobs’ launch tradition

Apple’s promotional images always show devices at 9:41, a tradition started by Steve Jobs. Scott Forstall explained that this timing aligns with the planned product reveal, with devices set to 9:42 AM to ensure consistency with the presentation schedule.

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China faces the inevitable, raising its low retirement age

A 1950s policy that lets women retire in their 50s and men at 60 is no longer tenable amid economic gloom and a rapidly aging population

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China’s Strategy To Replace U.S., Europe In Africa

Mega Projects in Africa by China | China-Africa Summit | Forum on Chinese and African Cooperation | China-Africa Deal | Job, Space, Infrastructure Investment Deal with Africa 50 billion dollars in investment, 1 million jobs, partnerships in various sectors including high-tech sectors like space, mega infrastructure projects, and more have been promised by China to 53 African countries who attended the China-Africa Summit also known as the Forum on Chinese and African Cooperation held recently in Beijing. With those promises, China consolidated its friendship with 53 African Nations, out of 54. At the same time, the U.S. and Europe are busy dealing with their own economies and conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, and Israel, Palestine, and Iran. The question many are asking is if African countries are getting a fair deal in the process or if this is another debt trap being set by China. In this video, Abhishek Singh, Deputy Editor, Mint explains the summit’s outcomes and how China is silently replacing the U.S. and other Western powers in Africa.

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NPCI may have set off a revolution in pre-approved UPI loans

The new interchange fee could boost issuance and adoption of credit lines on UPI, say experts

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Raising farmer income is a key priority for India

Most experts at the Mint Leadership Roundtable in Delhi supported Niti Aayog member Ramesh Chand’s view about diversification being the biggest driver of growth in agriculture

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Skin-care products cause hormonal disruptions in children, say report

Researchers at George Mason University College of Public Health recently stressed in a new study that the use of skin care products is associated with exposure to phthalates and phthalate-replacement chemicals in young children

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IFA 2024 highlights: All the tech at play in Berlin

From convertible laptops to vacuum cleaners that climb stairs, the recently concluded IFA 2024 in Berlin showcased the present and future of consumer electronics

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Tata Motors stock plummets 5.5% after UBS keeps ’sell’ rating

Shares of Tata Motors, a major global automobile manufacturer, fell nearly 5.5% in early trading today, reaching ₹978.70. This decline marks the eighth consecutive day of losses for the stock, pushing it below the ₹1000 mark for the first time since late July.

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