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Instagram rolls out new Teen Accounts for young people

United Press International (UPI.com) 

Instagram announced on Tuesday new accounts for teenagers that will provide built-in protections for young people and give parents the confidence their child is in a safe environment.

Infrastructure lender REC inks renewable energy pacts worth $13.4 bln

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Indian infrastructure lender REC has signed agreements worth about 1.12 trillion rupees with renewable energy developers. These non-binding pacts cover projects in solar, wind, hydroelectric, battery energy, and green ammonia sectors. The move aligns with India's goal to add 500 gigawatts of clean energy by 2030 to reduce emissions.

Government scraps windfall tax on crude oil

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The Indian government has announced the removal of the windfall tax on crude oil, effective from September 18. Initially imposed in July 2022, the tax was aimed at curbing profits from high refining margins. This is the second time the tax has been reduced to zero, following a significant drop in global crude oil prices.

Hillary Clinton shares nickname she gave her 'postmenopausal' midsection

TheHill.com 

Hillary Clinton tackles plenty of weighty topics — former President Trump, the future of democracy and reproductive rights — in her new book, but she's also sharing some of her lighter side. In "Something Lost, Something Gained," Clinton divulges everything from the nickname she coined for her "postmenopausal" stomach, to how a lunch with Michelle...