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Banking, Fintech & Insurance 16 Oct 2026, 07:46 AM IST

World Bank Flags Automation Risk to 69% of Jobs in India

A World Bank-linked assessment has warned that automation could threaten 69% of jobs in India, underscoring the scale of disruption facing labour markets in emerging economies. The warning places India alongside other high-risk economies, with China at 77% and Ethiopia at 85%, and raises urgent questions for policymakers, employers and investors about reskilling, productivity and job creation.

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World Politics & Diplomacy16 Oct 2026, 06:24 AM IST

Rubio Urges Restraint as Ethiopia-Eritrea Tensions Rise and Rights Group Reports Civilian Deaths

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called for restraint amid rising tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea, as fresh reports of civilian deaths deepen fears of a wider conflict along the volatile border. The warning comes amid mounting diplomatic concern that local clashes could escalate into a broader regional confrontation with severe humanitarian consequences.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance14 Oct 2026, 11:39 PM IST

World Bank Flags Automation Risk to 69% of Jobs in India

Automation could threaten as many as 69% of jobs in India, according to research cited from World Bank data, underscoring the scale of disruption facing the country’s labour market. The warning comes as investors, policymakers and employers weigh how quickly artificial intelligence, robotics and software-led efficiencies may reshape hiring, wages and productivity across sectors.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 10:10 AM IST

India, Côte d’Ivoire ties rest on mutual respect, Jaishankar says

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India’s partnership with Côte d’Ivoire is anchored in mutual respect, as he arrived in Abidjan on Wednesday on the second leg of a three-nation African tour. The visit underscores New Delhi’s effort to deepen political, economic and diplomatic engagement across the continent, with Africa remaining central to India’s outreach strategy.

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World Politics & Diplomacy09 Oct 2026, 06:57 AM IST

Drones Strike Eritrean Troops Inside Ethiopia as Border Tensions Surge, Monitor Says

Drones targeted Eritrean troops operating inside Ethiopia, according to a conflict monitor, in a development that sharply heightens fears of a wider confrontation in the Horn of Africa. The reported strike underscores the fragility of the Ethiopia-Eritrea frontier, where unresolved grievances, shifting alliances and the legacy of the Tigray war continue to fuel instability.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance08 Oct 2026, 04:47 PM IST

World Bank Flags Automation Risk to 69% of Jobs in India

The World Bank has warned that automation could threaten as many as 69% of jobs in India, underscoring the scale of disruption facing the country’s labour market as artificial intelligence and machine-driven systems spread across industries. The warning places India among the most exposed major economies, with China seen at 77% and Ethiopia at 85% in the cited research.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance08 Oct 2026, 09:53 AM IST

World Bank Flags Automation Risk to 69% of Jobs in India

The World Bank has warned that automation could threaten 69% of jobs in India, underscoring the scale of disruption facing the country’s labour market as digital technologies accelerate across industries. The warning places India among the most exposed major economies, with the bank citing even higher vulnerability in China and parts of Africa, where structural employment patterns remain heavily concentrated in routine work.

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World Politics & Diplomacy07 Oct 2026, 05:37 AM IST

Ethiopia’s Abiy Demands Red Sea Access as Regional Tensions Deepen

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has renewed his call for Ethiopia to secure access to the Red Sea, sharpening a long-running strategic dispute that is now reverberating across the Horn of Africa. The remarks come amid rising tensions with neighboring states and renewed fears that unresolved border and sovereignty questions could further destabilize an already fragile region.

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World Politics & Diplomacy06 Oct 2026, 04:31 AM IST

Four African Leaders Forge Security Front as Ethiopia Conflict Deepens

Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia have issued a joint declaration in a move that underscores shifting regional alignments as Ethiopia’s internal conflict and wider Horn of Africa tensions intensify. The statement, emerging from talks in Egypt’s El Alamein, emphasized sovereignty, Red Sea security and opposition to foreign interference, signaling a coordinated diplomatic posture with implications well beyond the immediate crisis.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance05 Oct 2026, 06:20 PM IST

World Bank Flags 69% of Indian Jobs as Exposed to Automation

The World Bank has warned that automation could threaten 69% of jobs in India, underscoring the scale of disruption that artificial intelligence and machine-led processes may bring to the country’s workforce. The assessment places India among the most exposed major economies, with implications for wages, hiring patterns, and the future of manufacturing and services employment.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance05 Oct 2026, 12:37 PM IST

World Bank Flags Automation Risk to 69% of Jobs in India

The World Bank has warned that automation could threaten 69% of jobs in India, underscoring the scale of disruption facing the country’s labour market as artificial intelligence and machine-led processes accelerate across industries. The warning places India among the most exposed major economies, with the bank citing even higher vulnerability in China and several African economies. The assessment raises urgent questions for policymakers, employers and investors about reskilling, productivity and the future of work, particularly in labour-intensive sectors that remain central to India’s growth model.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance05 Oct 2026, 12:16 PM IST

World Bank Flags 69% of Indian Jobs as Exposed to Automation

A World Bank-backed assessment has warned that automation could threaten 69% of jobs in India, underscoring the scale of disruption facing the country’s labour market as artificial intelligence and machine-led processes accelerate. The warning places India among the most exposed major economies, with the report citing even higher vulnerability in China and Ethiopia, and raises urgent questions for employers, policymakers and investors.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning05 Oct 2026, 06:41 PM IST

Americans Back an AI Pause and a Billionaire Tax as Public Anxiety Over Technology Grows

A new public mood is sharpening around two of the most politically charged issues in the U.S. economy: artificial intelligence and extreme wealth. According to the Futurism report, a large majority of Americans now favor pausing AI development and taxing billionaires, signaling rising concern that technological disruption and inequality are advancing faster than policy responses.

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India Entertainment & Culture04 Oct 2026, 10:27 AM IST

Chennai Artists Recast Memory Through Wood, Metal and Paper at Artiform

At Artiform in Mylapore, a new exhibition brings together six Chennai artists whose work turns wood, metal, graphite and paper into vessels of memory, texture and lived experience. The show frames material transformation as both artistic method and narrative device, placing craft, abstraction and personal history in close conversation.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 05:26 PM IST

Ethiopian Forces Retake Mekelle, Dealing Major Blow to Tigray Rebels

Ethiopian government forces have seized Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, in a major reversal for the Tigray People's Liberation Front after weeks of escalating conflict. The advance marks a pivotal moment in a war that has destabilized northern Ethiopia and raised fears of wider regional spillover.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 03:42 PM IST

Ethiopian Forces Retake Mekelle Airport, Sources Say, in Major Turn in Tigray Conflict

Ethiopian federal forces have retaken the airport in Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, according to sources cited by Reuters and residents quoted by the Associated Press. The reported advance marks a significant shift in a conflict that has destabilized Africa’s second-most populous nation and raised alarm across the Horn of Africa.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition04 Oct 2026, 11:29 AM IST

A Poxvirus’s Human Gene Theft Is Exposing New Rules of Evolution

Scientists have identified a poxvirus carrying a stolen human gene that appears to be behaving in an unprecedented way, offering a rare window into how viruses can borrow, preserve, and repurpose genetic material from their hosts. The finding is scientifically significant because it could reshape understanding of viral evolution, host-pathogen interactions, and the long-term biological consequences of gene transfer.

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India Sports & Cricket03 Oct 2026, 09:52 PM IST

Madhava Prasad, Athish Centuries Put Tamil Nadu Under-23 in Command

Madhava Prasad and Athish struck authoritative centuries and shared a 250-run partnership that transformed Tamil Nadu Under-23’s innings against the Rest of India. Their stand drained the opposition attack and left Tamil Nadu in a commanding position as the contest moved decisively in their favour.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning03 Oct 2026, 10:12 PM IST

Sean Parker Returns to Music AI With a New Bet on Stability

Sean Parker is helping rebuild Stability AI around music, marking a notable return to the sector that once defined his most controversial and consequential dealmaking. Backed by the music industry’s blessing and capital, the effort signals a more negotiated phase in the relationship between generative AI and rights holders.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 07:47 PM IST

Explosions Heard in Addis Ababa After Ethiopia Bans Drone Flights

Residents in Ethiopia’s capital reported hearing explosions late on Tuesday, hours after authorities imposed a ban on drone flights in Addis Ababa and surrounding areas. The developments come a week after fighting broke out north of the capital between the army and a newly formed alliance of armed groups, sharpening fears that the conflict could widen toward the political center of the country.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 06:45 PM IST

Why Students Are Flooding France’s Streets in a Nationwide Wave of Protest

Student-led demonstrations that began in Paris have spread rapidly across France, reflecting mounting anger over economic pressure, education policy, and a broader sense of political exclusion among young people. What started as a capital-city mobilization has evolved into a national test of the government’s ability to contain unrest without deepening the grievances that drove it into the streets.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 02:57 PM IST

UN Food Prices Near Four-Year High as Cereal and Sugar Costs Surge

Global food prices climbed sharply in September, approaching a four-year high as gains in cereals and sugar outweighed declines in some other staples, the United Nations said. The increase underscores how weather disruptions, transport bottlenecks and geopolitical frictions are feeding inflation risks across import-dependent economies.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 03:38 AM IST

Explosions Reported in Addis Ababa After Ethiopia Bans Drone Flights

Multiple explosions were heard in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, after authorities imposed a ban on drone flights, according to local reports. The developments come one week after fighting erupted north of the capital between the army and a newly formed alliance of armed groups, sharpening fears that the conflict could spread closer to the political center.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace03 Oct 2026, 03:17 AM IST

SpaceX Completes Launch Triple-Header as Rocket Lab Lands Major Contract

SpaceX capped a rapid-fire launch sequence with a third mission in quick succession, underscoring the company’s unmatched cadence in the commercial launch market. At the same time, Rocket Lab secured a significant new contract, while Blue Origin moved to expand its long-term launch ambitions by seeking FAA approval for up to 50 New Glenn missions and 50 booster landings annually.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (04:49 AM IST)

World Bank Flags Automation Risk to 69% of Jobs in India

Automation could threaten 69% of jobs in India, according to World Bank data cited in a new assessment that underscores the scale of technological disruption facing labour markets across emerging economies. The warning places India among the countries most exposed to machine-led change, with implications for wages, hiring, productivity, and the future of work in both formal and informal sectors.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (04:08 AM IST)

World Bank data flags automation risk to 69% of jobs in India

A World Bank-linked assessment has warned that automation could threaten 69% of jobs in India, underscoring the scale of disruption facing labour markets across emerging economies. The warning places India among the most exposed major economies, with China cited at 77% and Ethiopia at 85%, highlighting how technology may reshape employment patterns faster than policy and reskilling systems can adapt.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (12:39 AM IST)

BharatPe Backs New UPI MDR Framework, Distances Itself From Ashneer Grover’s Criticism

BharatPe has endorsed the newly proposed UPI merchant transaction framework, saying it supports a more sustainable digital payments model while keeping consumer transactions free and shielding small merchants from disruption. The company also clarified that former co-founder Ashneer Grover’s criticism of the move reflects his personal views, not the company’s position.

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Enterprise Tech, Cloud & AIJust now (08:53 AM IST)

World Bank Flags Automation Risk to 69% of Jobs in India

A World Bank-linked assessment has warned that automation could threaten 69% of jobs in India, underscoring the scale of disruption facing the country’s labour market as artificial intelligence and machine-led systems spread across industries. The warning places India among the most exposed major economies, with China at 77% and Ethiopia at 85%, highlighting a global shift that could reshape employment, wages and investment priorities.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (12:31 AM IST)

Government to Monitor UPI Merchant Fees Daily as MDR Rollout Nears October 15

India’s finance ministry is preparing daily oversight of new UPI merchant discount rate rules set to take effect from October 15, in a bid to ensure payment aggregators do not pass the 0.4% charge on to consumers. Officials say the revenue framework is intended to support small merchants adopting digital payments while preserving UPI’s low-cost appeal for shoppers.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (08:56 PM IST)

Ethiopia and Eritrea Sever Ties as Conflict Fears Spread Across the Horn

Ethiopia and Eritrea have cut diplomatic ties amid a sharp escalation in tensions linked to Ethiopia’s northern conflict, raising fears that the crisis could spill beyond their border and draw in other regional actors. Reports of drone strikes on Ethiopia’s capital and the African Union’s call for restraint underscore the risk of a wider security shock in the Horn of Africa.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (03:42 PM IST)

Drones Hit Ethiopia’s Capital as Rift With Eritrea Deepens

Ethiopia’s capital has come under drone attack as tensions with Eritrea deteriorate sharply, according to reports that point to a widening regional crisis. The diplomatic rupture raises the risk that the conflict in Ethiopia’s north could spill further across the Horn of Africa, drawing in neighboring states and complicating already fragile security dynamics.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (11:54 AM IST)

Explosions Heard in Addis Ababa After Drone Flights Are Banned Amid Rising Tensions

Residents in Ethiopia's capital reported hearing explosions on Tuesday, a day after authorities announced a ban on drone flights in Addis Ababa and surrounding areas. The developments come as the federal government faces a widening security challenge, with fighting having erupted north of the capital last week between the army and a new alliance of armed groups.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (08:24 AM IST)

Ethiopia and Eritrea Sever Diplomatic Ties as Northern Conflict Intensifies

Ethiopia and Eritrea have cut diplomatic relations as fighting widens across Ethiopia’s northern region, underscoring a rapid deterioration in one of the Horn of Africa’s most fragile security environments. The rupture raises the risk of further regional instability, complicating efforts to contain a conflict that has already drawn in multiple armed actors and deepened humanitarian concerns.

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Frontier AI & Machine LearningJust now (06:33 AM IST)

OpenAI Parts Ways With Three Safety Researchers After Internal Probe, WSJ Reports

OpenAI has cut ties with three safety researchers following an internal investigation that found they mishandled sensitive company information, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The move underscores the growing tension inside frontier AI companies between rapid product development, internal security discipline and the handling of highly sensitive research material.

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Co-Occurring Entities

Entities frequently referenced alongside Ethiopia:

World Bank(13)Washington, D.C.(13)India(13)China(13)Tigray(11)Horn of Africa(10)