Coastal security in Maharashtra's Raigad district is on high alert after a suspicious boat with possible foreign markings was spotted near Revdanda coast. The Navy, Coast Guard, and local police have launched a joint operation. Adverse weather conditions are hindering efforts to reach the vessel, prompting heightened security measures across the district.
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Apple's iPhone production faces disruption as Foxconn experiences a significant withdrawal of Chinese engineers from its Indian facilities, impacting the ramp-up for iPhone 17 manufacturing. This exodus, influenced by China's efforts to restrict technology transfer and skilled labor exports, threatens Apple's ambitious goals to shift iPhone production to India amidst rising geopolitical tensions and supply chain diversification efforts.
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The Cabinet has approved the Rs 1-lakh crore Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme to generate over 3.5 crore jobs in the organised sector. Announced in July 2024, the scheme aims to address concerns about job creation amid a rising number of job seekers. It targets first-time employees and encourages manufacturing companies to hire more, offering financial incentives to both.
The Supreme Court has agreed to an early hearing on petitions challenging the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, scheduled for Thursday. Opposition parties RJD and Congress, along with the Association for Democratic Reforms, argue the revision could disenfranchise lakhs, particularly marginalized communities, due to strict citizenship documentation requirements within a short timeframe.
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