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AAP's Raghav Chadha hails Centre's draft social security rules as milestone for gig workers

IANS | January 4, 2026 12:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha has welcomed the Central government's draft Social Security Rules, notified on December 30, 2025, under the Code on Social Security, 2020, describing them as a "crucial first step" towards recognition, protection, and dignity for millions of gig workers and delivery partners.

GDP data, US jobs numbers, Venezuela tensions likely to drive stock market next week

IANS | January 4, 2026 12:11 PM

Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) The Indian stock market is expected to stay active in the coming sessions as investors assess a combination of domestic economic signals and global developments.

Working with local governments, law enforcement to remove illegal content: X Corp

IANS | January 4, 2026 11:50 AM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Elon Musk-run X Corp on Sunday said it continues to take action against illegal content on its social media platform, including Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), and is working with local governments and law enforcement agencies as necessary.

Venezuela crisis may drive safe-haven demand for gold, silver

IANS | January 4, 2026 11:38 AM

Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Global markets are set to begin the first full trading week of 2026 on edge after a major geopolitical shock involving Venezuela, a country with the world’s largest oil reserves.

People-centric governance model driving social upliftment, economic growth: Minister

IANS | January 4, 2026 9:47 AM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, development has reached the last mile, ensuring that welfare schemes directly empower beneficiaries and strengthen grassroots entrepreneurship, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, has said.

Using Grok to make illegal content will result in same consequences for uploading such material: Musk

IANS | January 3, 2026 11:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Saturday said that anyone using Grok AI to make illegal content will suffer the same consequences as if they upload illegal content, a day after the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) cracked down on X Corp for failing to prevent the generation and circulation of obscene, nude and indecent content on its platform.

Centre proposes Aadhaar-like ID for EV batteries to boost tracking

IANS | January 3, 2026 8:06 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The road transport ministry has proposed a new system to give electric vehicle batteries a unique identification number, similar to Aadhaar, to improve tracking, safety and recycling.

Gujarat: Dang farmers migrate from traditional to modern farming, incomes rise

IANS | January 3, 2026 8:01 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 3 (IANS) A transitional shift in agricultural practices from traditional farming to modern farming is visible across the spectrum today, as farmers are increasingly cutting their reliance on the conventional means and adopting sustainable and cutting-edge techniques, for higher productivity as well as better financial security.

China’s aviation crisis deepens with empty airports, suspended international routes: Report

IANS | January 3, 2026 6:26 PM

Beijing/New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The aviation sector in China is facing a significant crisis with empty airports, suspended international routes, and mounting airline losses, according to a media report.

‘Year of closures’: Traders warn of economic crisis in Pakistan

IANS | January 3, 2026 6:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Small traders across Pakistan have described 2025 as one of the worst years in the country’s economic history, pointing to widespread business closures, rising unemployment and deepening financial distress.

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AAP's Raghav Chadha hails Centre's draft social security rules as milestone for gig workers

GDP data, US jobs numbers, Venezuela tensions likely to drive stock market next week

Working with local governments, law enforcement to remove illegal content: X Corp

Venezuela crisis may drive safe-haven demand for gold, silver

People-centric governance model driving social upliftment, economic growth: Minister

Using Grok to make illegal content will result in same consequences for uploading such material: Musk

Centre proposes Aadhaar-like ID for EV batteries to boost tracking

Gujarat: Dang farmers migrate from traditional to modern farming, incomes rise

China’s aviation crisis deepens with empty airports, suspended international routes: Report

‘Year of closures’: Traders warn of economic crisis in Pakistan

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