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Ageing workers in East Asia are essential. More are needed

Ageing workers in East Asia are essential. More are needed

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HONDA TAMIKO began working as a child on her family’s farm back when Japan was at war with America. Now 93, Ms Honda still puts in a hard day’s toil as a janitor at a McDonald’s branch in Kumamoto, in southern Japan. Ms Honda says her pension is plenty to live off; she chooses to keep showing up. “Humans are animals, after all,” she chuckles. “We have to keep moving as much as we can.” As people live longer, they are staying healthy for longer and working longer, too. Japan and its neighbour South Korea, two of the most rapidly ageing countries, are at the forefront of this transition. (REUTERS FILE) Ms Honda is the oldest of some 220,000 McDonald’s crew in Japan. But she is less an outlier than a harbinger. As people live longer, they are staying healthy for longer and working longer, too. Japan and its neighbour South Korea, two of the most rapidly ageing countries, are at the forefront of this transition. Nearly 40% of South Koreans and more than 25% …

PM Modi hails India-US trade deal| India News

PM Modi hails India-US trade deal| India News

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed the finalisation of the framework for an interim trade agreement between India and the United States, describing it as “great news for India and USA” and thanking US President Donald Trump for his “personal commitment to robust ties” between the two countries. PM Narendra Modi thanks Donald Trump after India-US interim trade framework announcement (REUTERS) In a statement reacting to the development, Modi said the framework reflects the “growing depth, trust and dynamism” of the India-US partnership and would strengthen the Make in India initiative by opening up new opportunities for farmers, entrepreneurs, MSMEs, startup innovators and fishermen. “This framework reflects the growing depth, trust and dynamism of our partnership. It strengthens ‘Make in India’ by opening new opportunities for India’s hardworking farmers, entrepreneurs, MSMEs, StartUp innovators, fishermen and more. It will generate large-scale employment for women and youngsters,” the Prime Minister added on X. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For …

From tax relief to jobs: What Indians want from Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2026

From tax relief to jobs: What Indians want from Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2026

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026-27 in parliament in a few hours. This is a record ninth consecutive Budget being presented by Sitharaman. As is the case every year, this year too, all eyes are on important announcements that will shape how Indians save and spend. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary and other officials outside the Finance Ministry ahead of the presentation of the ‘Union Budget 2025-26’, in New Delhi, India, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Sanjeev Verma/Hindustan Times) Ahead of the presentation, many Indians took to social media to lay out their expectations from the Union Budget 2026-27. (Also read: Union Budget 2026: FM’s budget speech to put ‘unprecedented emphasis’ on Part B) Expectations from Budget 2026 Zerodha founder and CEO Nithin Kamath said in an X post that he wanted the STT to be reduced. STT or Securities Transaction Tax is a government tax applied when one trades on recognised stock exchanges. X user Laxmidhar Biswal also said …

Governor Raju on R-Day| India News

Governor Raju on R-Day| India News

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Panaji, Goa Governor P Ashok Gajapathi Raju on Monday said that the state has emerged as a national leader in service delivery reforms and innovations, and its economy continues to demonstrate resilient and positive growth. Goa leading in service delivery reforms, innovation: Governor Raju on R-Day The governor inspected the parade and unfurled the tricolour to mark the Republic Day in the presence of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Union Minister of State for Power and Renewable Energy Shripad Naik and other dignitaries. Addressing the gathering, Raju said major investments had been mobilised in the coastal state, due to which employment opportunities are expanding. “Substantial progress has been achieved in the ease of doing business. The MSME expansion, industry facilitation and regulatory reforms are in place,” he said. Goa has emerged as a national leader in service delivery reforms and innovation, Raju said. “Unprecedented investments have been made in infrastructure such as roads, bridges, water supply, sewerage systems, power networks, renewable energy, urban regeneration services and public institutions,” the governor said. He said these projects are …

Employment for Delhi’s youngsters will be my top priority in next 5 years: Kejriwal | Latest News India

Employment for Delhi’s youngsters will be my top priority in next 5 years: Kejriwal | Latest News India

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New Delhi, If the A is voted to power in Delhi again, his top priority would be to provide employment opportunities to youngsters, party supremo Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday. Employment for Delhi’s youngsters will be my top priority in next 5 years: Kejriwal Addressing a “janasabha” in the Vishwas Nagar Assembly constituency ahead of the February 5 Delhi Assembly polls, Kejriwal said, “The biggest work I am going to do is on employment. I will arrange employment for our youngsters. Providing employment to our youngsters will be my top priority.” During his address, the A national convenor also highlighted the achievements of his party’s government in Delhi over the last 10 years, including providing free electricity, water and quality healthcare to people, as well as improving the condition of government schools. “We are providing free electricity, water, healthcare and good government education. You can call your relatives in BJP-ruled states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Haryana, and ask if they get zero electricity bills,” Kejriwal said. The former Delhi chief minister warned the voters …

‘Teach a lesson to those who…’: Mallikarjun Kharge to voters as Jammu and Kashmir goes to polls in Phase 3 | Latest News India

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As Jammu and Kashmir enters the third phase of voting in the assembly polls, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge appealed to voters on Tuesday to send a message to those who stripped them of their statehood. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge addresses a public meeting amid ongoing in J&K’s Jasrota. (PTI) He said a single vote is crucial for ensuring better employment opportunities for the youth, combating corruption and safeguarding land rights. “As voting for the third phase of the Jammu and Kashmir elections commences, I urge the people in these 40 Assembly seats to exercise their Democratic rights in large numbers. This is the final chance to teach a lesson to those who snatched statehood from the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” Kharge wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter). With over 39 lakh registered voters for the final phase, Jammu and Kashmir is voting today in the third and last phase of polling across 40 assembly seats—24 in the Jammu region and 16 in Kashmir. The final phase of polling began at 7 am …