India has the golden opportunity to embrace technology as a great enabler and multiplier, driving India’s inclusive growth, industry experts and startup founders have stressed.

The startup ecosystem will generate more employment and there is a need to strengthen the policy ecosystem further, according to Sunil Kant Munjal, Chairman, Hero Enterprises.

“This is the phenomenal time to embrace the opportunity to turn the youth to valuable resources and embrace technology as a great enabler and multiplier,” he said during a PHDCCI event in the national capital.

One person is dead and 12 others are trapped 1,000 feet (305 meters) underground inside a gold mine in the US state of Colorado due to an equipment failure, local officials have said.

The individuals were part of a tour group and became stuck near the bottom of the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek, Teller County of Colorado, around Thursday noon, news agency reported, citing officials.

The incident was caused by equipment malfunction, according to a post from the Teller County Sheriff's Office.

Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell said one person has died in the incident, and 12 people are stuck in the mine shaft.

South Korea's central bank on Friday cut its key benchmark interest rate, its first pivot in its years-long monetary tightening mode, as inflation continued to moderate and the property market showed signs of cooling.

As widely expected, the Bank of Korea slashed its key rate by 25 basis points to 3.25 per cent, the first reduction since August 2021, when Asia's fourth-largest economy began to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic-caused slump.

Many experts had noted that the central bank will not be able to delay a rate cut any longer, especially after inflation dropped to 1.6 percent in September, below its target rate of 2 percent, while concerns over domestic demand remain, reports news agency.

The Vigilance Department of Delhi Police has arrested a constable for demanding and accepting a bribe, said an official here.

The constable, identified as Amit, was caught red-handed while accepting the bribe. A Delhi police statement mentioned that the Vigilance Unit acted on a complaint filed by a citizen over the helpline no. 1064, and arrested police personnel posted in Police Station Vasant Kunj (South), for demanding a bribe of Rs 50,000 and accepting a part amount.

"On October 10, a call was received from the complainant, Ms X, on the Vigilance Helpline of Delhi Police, wherein she informed the Helpline staff that upon initiating civil construction work in the Rangpuri Pahadi area, the local area’s Beat Staff has made an illegal demand of money for allowing the continuation of the construction work," the statement read.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said on Thursday that criminals should be so afraid of the police that they either leave crime or else leave the state.

"To prevent anti-social elements who intend to spread anarchy and unrest in the state, ensure that law and order are maintained by making the best use of the police intelligence system and informer system. The criminals should either leave the crime or the state as they should be afraid of the police actions," the Chief Minister said while chairing the Home Department meeting.

He told police officers that their alertness and vigilance play an important role in maintaining law and order.

Sharma directed that the police should work with full vigilance and promptness to maintain law and order in the state, adding that retaining a high standard of law is the priority of the state government and it is the responsibility of the police to ensure it.

Hockey Jharkhand defeated Hockey Madhya Pradesh in the final as they were crowned champion after eleven action-packed days at the 14th Hockey India Junior National Championship 2024. Hockey Haryana won the bronze medal after defeating Hockey Haryana.

In the summit clash of the tournament, Hockey Jharkhand got the better of Hockey Madhya Pradesh 3-1. Sweety Dungdung (30’), Shanti Kumari (43’) and Niru Kullu (48’) struck a goal each for Hockey Jharkhand to take the game away from Hockey Madhya Pradesh.

Their strong defence also restricted Hockey Madhya Pradesh, who could score only one goal to clinch the title. Kajal (45’) scored the consolation goal for Hockey Madhya Pradesh.

A nine-month-old infant was mysteriously found dead in Bihar’s Bhojpur districts, police said on Thursday.

The infant named Yuvraj Kumar, the son of Vikas Kumar, was reportedly missing since Wednesday evening from his maternal home in Bhorhi Tola village, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Jagdishpur police station in the district.

Yuvraj's family, originally from Tiyar village had come to Bhorhi Tola to celebrate the Durga Puja festival along with other family members.

“We have found the dead body in the bushes in Bhorhi Tola village. A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team has been called in to collect evidence, and the incident is being investigated,” said the SHO of Jagdishpur police station.

He added that during the investigation, it appeared that the infant was strangled to death.

On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said it has delivered awareness workshops to teams participating in the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup. ICC added it is on the lines of similar sessions held at last year’s Men's ODI World Cup in India.

The ICC said in a statement that the sessions delivered to the 10 participating teams are aimed at raising awareness about mental health, the importance of prioritising mental well-being both on and off the field, and creating safe environments to talk about matters about mental health.

“The ICC Mental Health Awareness session was a good reminder for us players to look after our mental health as much as our physical fitness. It is important for cricketers to not be ashamed to talk about mental health issues and seek help when needed," said Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu.

The teams competing in the T20 World Cup in the UAE heard from cricketers Robin Uthappa and Amelia Kerr, who shared their experiences through a video and threw light on the importance of players looking after their mental health.

"Cricket can be a demanding sport that requires not only physical endurance but also mental strength. The ICC is working with its membership to raise awareness in cricket on the importance of prioritising mental well-being and providing players with the right support to thrive mentally," said Dr. Peter Harcourt, Chair of the ICC Medical Advisory Committee.

The number of cholera cases in Sudan has climbed to 21,806, including 632 deaths, while dengue fever cases reached 1,329, with four deaths, the Sudanese Health Ministry said in a report, stressing the urgent need to intensify efforts to curb the rise.

The ministry on Wednesday said that 11 states have been affected by the cholera outbreak. In Kassala State, which registered the highest number of cholera cases, the health authorities have launched a major campaign to sanitise the environment and combat disease outbreaks.

Mohamed Mustafa Mohamed, health chief of Kassala, attributed the worsening environmental conditions to heavy rainfall and the continued influx of people fleeing violence in nearby states, news agency reported.

In the meantime, the non-governmental Sudanese Doctors Network warned of the surging dengue fever cases reported daily at Kassala Hospital, highlighting a disease spread among the displaced.

Exports of pharmaceutical and meditech sectors in India are expected to continue to grow despite global slowdown concerns, according to Arunish Chawla, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals.

With 16 blockbuster drugs in the pipeline -- for cancer, diabetes, HIV and tuberculosis, the exports in these sectors have become the fourth-largest in the country in the last fiscal.

Amid global slowdown concerns, the sector is experiencing double-digit growth, supported by government efforts and the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, the Secretary told reporters at the CII Pharma and Life Sciences summit.

The 16 drugs to be produced in India are part of a larger list of 25 molecules which are going off-patent in the next few years.