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Новости за 17.12.2024

Food delivery economy crucial as it generates large-scale employment: Nitin Gadkari

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the food delivery sector's significant role in generating employment, projecting a rise in delivery workers from 7.7 million to 25 million by 2030. He also expressed concern over road accidents, urging for better training and safety measures, particularly for two-wheeler riders, citing the high number of fatalities.

Man flees without paying Rs 2 lakh bill after 4-day luxury stay at Taj Ganges in Varanasi

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

A man, identified as Sarthak Sanjay from Odisha, allegedly absconded from Hotel Taj Ganges in Varanasi after a four-day stay without settling his bill of Rs 2.04 lakh. He provided his Aadhaar card during check-in and left under the pretext of sightseeing. Police have registered a case of cheating and fraud and are currently searching for him.

Ecuador completes $1.5 billion debt swap for Amazon conservation

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

International environmental negotiations are facing significant setbacks. Recent UN-sponsored talks on climate change, plastic pollution, biodiversity loss, and desertification have yielded limited results, raising concerns about the effectiveness of multilateral environmentalism. Experts cite various challenges, including the consensus-based decision-making process, influence of the fossil fuel industry, geopolitical shifts, and the sheer scale of the problems.