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The Indian government has outlined its vision to make the country a developed nation by 2047, with a major focus on the shift towards electric vehicles (EVs). The plan includes tax incentives, production linked incentive schemes, and the mandatory provision of charging infrastructure to support the adoption of EVs. The government aims to decarbonize the freight transport sector by shifting modal share from road to rail. The vision was discussed by Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh during a session at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.

Congressional Republicans, led by Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA), introduced a bill to ban U.S. federal government agencies from funding the WEF.

In a recent interview, KPMG CEO Paul Knopp forecasted significant long-term job disruptions as a consequence of the growing influence of AI in the workplace. The CEO revealed survey data showing 65 percent of executives believe AI will have a large impact on their organization in the next five years.

Mustafa Suleyman, the co-founder of Google's AI powerhouse DeepMind, has voiced concerns about the long-term impact of artificial intelligence on labor markets, highlighting its potential to replace human labor.

Indian industry lauds government for establishing 'Alliance for Global Good- Gender Equity and Equality', a purposeful initiative supported by key stakeholders and aimed at promoting gender equality and women leadership.