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Nanoplastics and microplastics (NMPs) are sneaky invaders, hiding in the tap water we drink every day. These tiny fragments of plastic have already been linked to unsettling changes in gut health and antibiotic resistance, raising alarm bells about their impact on our bodies. But here’s some refreshing news: scientists have discovered a surprisingly simple solution — boiling your water. <h2>A kitchen hack for cleaner water</h2>Researchers, led by biomedical engineer Zimin Yu, have found that boiling water and then filtering it can remove up to 90% of nanoplastics and microplastics from tap water. “This simple boiling water strategy can 'decontaminate' NMPs from household tap water and has the potential for harmlessly alleviating human intake of NMPs through water consumption,” the team explains. Even better? You probably already have the tools you need in your kitchen: a pot to boil water and a simple stainless steel mesh to filter out any leftover bits. <h2>How does it work?</h2>The trick lies in the build-up of limescale — or calcium carbonate — when water is heated. If you’ve ever peeked inside a kettle, you’ve seen this chalky layer. When water is boiled, calcium carbonate naturally precipitates out of the solution, forming a crust. This crust traps NMPs on its surface, making it easier to filter them out. “Our results showed that nanoplastic precipitation efficiency increased with increasing water hardness upon boiling,” the researchers write. For example, in soft water (low in calcium carbonate), the process managed to remove about 25% of NMPs. Meanwhile, in hard water (higher calcium carbonate levels), the process removed up to 90% of NMPs. <h2>The harder the water, the better the results</h2>Hard water, often considered a nuisance because of limescale, might actually be a secret weapon against microplastics. The researchers found that the harder the water, the more effective the boiling process was at capturing and removing plastic fragments. In water containing 300 mg/L of calcium carbonate, NMP removal reached an impressive 90%. Even at lower levels, such as 80 mg/L, over a third of the plastics were filtered out. Using a simple tea strainer or other household filters, these lime-encrusted plastic fragments can be easily removed before the water is consumed. <h2>Why it matters</h2>Microplastics aren’t just a problem for the planet — they’re becoming an intimate part of our daily lives. Previous studies have identified plastics like polystyrene, polyethylene, and polypropylene in drinking water. While the long-term effects on human health remain uncertain, the evidence suggests we’re better off without them. “Drinking boiled water apparently is a viable long-term strategy for reducing global exposure to NMPs,” the researchers say. For many, boiling water before drinking it is already a cultural norm. But the researchers hope their findings will encourage more people worldwide to adopt this practice as plastics continue infiltrating our water sources. The findings of this research have been published in Environmental Science &amp; Technology Letters and can be accessed <a href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.estlett.4c00081">here</a>.

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<ul><li><keyword id="21843015" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="iQOO-13" source="keywords">iQOO 13</keyword> has been launched in India</li><li>The phone's effective price starts from Rs 51,999</li><li>The phone will be up for pre-order from Dec 5</li></ul> The iQOO 13, the latest flagship offering from iQOO, has officially launched in India. Touted as one of the fastest smartphones in its price category, the device is powered by Qualcomm’s new <keyword id="23635775" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Snapdragon-8-Elite" source="keywords">Snapdragon 8 Elite</keyword> chipset, aiming to cater to power users and gamers alike. Competing with premium models like the Realme GT7 Pro, OnePlus 13, and Vivo X200 series, the iQOO 13 packs impressive specifications and cutting-edge features. Read on to know all about the new toy in town. <h2><keyword id="23847856" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="iQOO-13-specifications" source="keywords">iQOO 13 specifications</keyword> and features </h2> The iQOO 13 sports a 6.82-inch AMOLED display, capable of delivering 2K resolution with an industry-leading peak brightness of 4,500 nits. Dubbed the world’s first Q10 Ultra Eyecare display, it offers a 144Hz refresh rate for ultra-smooth visuals, promising to be ideal for gaming and multimedia consumption. Under the hood, the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor is paired with iQOO’s proprietary Supercomputing Chip Q2, which is said to enhance gaming graphics and performance. The device will be available in two configurations: 12GB RAM with 256GB storage and 16GB RAM with 512GB storage. It runs on FuntouchOS 15, based on Android 15, promising a fluid and modern user experience. The smartphone features a robust triple-camera setup which consists of a 50-megapixel Sony IMX921 primary sensor, 50-megapixel telephoto lens and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens. For selfies, the phone includes a 32-megapixel front camera. Enhancing its photography capabilities, the device offers multi-focal portrait modes, AI-powered night photography, and an updated street photography mode. Additionally, AI tools like Image Cutout and Instant Text allow users to extract subjects and text from images seamlessly. Unique features like Live Call Translate and Live Transcribe further add to its functionality, catering to diverse user needs. Talking about performance, the iQOO 13 is designed with gamers in mind. Along with its powerful processor, the phone introduces a new intelligent display with adaptive refresh rates, ensuring a balance between performance and power efficiency. The device also features a revamped thermal management system with a single-layer motherboard, making it capable of handling intensive gaming sessions. Moreover, the inclusion of Halo lights around the rear camera module not only adds to its aesthetic appeal but also serves practical purposes, offering real-time alerts for calls, notifications, and gaming events. Coming to the battery, the smartphone packs a 6,000mAh battery supported by 120W fast charging. According to iQOO, this ensures that the phone can last through an entire day of heavy usage while recharging quickly when needed. iQOO 13: Pricing and availability The iQOO 13 is priced competitively in India, starting at: • ₹54,999 for the 12GB+256GB variant. • ₹59,999 for the 16GB+512GB variant. Launch offers include a ₹3,000 bank discount on both models, bringing the effective prices to ₹51,999 and ₹56,999, respectively. Available in two colours, Legend and Nardo Grey, the device will be up for pre-booking from December 5 and will hit stores and online platforms like Amazon on December 11.

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<keyword id="19973425" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="human-resources" source="keywords">Human Resources</keyword> (<keyword id="67723" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="HR" source="Orion">HR</keyword>) departments are the foundation of any successful organisation, dedicated to managing and optimising its most valuable asset: people. From recruitment and talent development to employee relations and regulatory compliance, HR ensures a productive and harmonious workplace. But what happens when <keyword id="19916568" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="employees" source="keywords">employees</keyword> lose faith in HR's ability to address significant workplace issues? A recent study, published in the Journal of Business Ethics, reveals a concerning trend: employees have little trust in <keyword id="22528670" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="HR-departments" source="keywords">HR departments</keyword> to handle <keyword id="22528669" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="workplace-bullying" source="keywords">workplace bullying</keyword> fairly and effectively. Researchers from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and Bishop Grosseteste University conducted an analysis of online reports detailing experiences of workplace <keyword id="39374" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="bullying" source="Orion">bullying</keyword>. The analysed comments predominantly came from employees of commercial companies based in English-speaking countries worldwide. The findings were stark, to say the least. Not one respondent had a positive account of their HR department's handling of bullying. Instead, bullied employees reported being ignored, further victimised, and felt HR consistently sided with “management bullies”. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="111661371" title="Hiring “self-reliant” candidates who “think outside the box”? Beware, your job post might be attracting rule-bending narcissists!" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>Employees described the workplace bullying with words like pervasive, harassing, tormenting, manipulative, undermining, devastating, stressful, toxic, nightmarish, hellish and unconscionable. Conversely, they characterised the HR departments as weak, complacent, cowardly, exploitative, complicit, corrupt, self-serving, ineffective and colluding. Lead author Dr. Clive Boddy, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Business and Law at ARU, stated: “Our research shows workers to be critical of HR departments in dealing with the messier, darker side of organisational life. “If there is an acceptance that internal procedures will not protect them, employees are less likely to report workplace bullying, and will suffer in silence—potentially causing damage to <keyword id="19956983" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mental-health" source="keywords">mental health</keyword> and affecting productivity. “It is in the interest of both employees and employers that strict codes of conduct are established and effectively policed by HR or alternative ways of dealing with workplace bullying will need to be found if HR is incapable of helping the workers who need it the most.” <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="111856245" title="Afraid to negotiate the salary on your new job offer? Research says it’s not as risky as you think—here’s why" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>This study is the first to use a netnographic analysis—where researchers observe and analyse online discussions and commentary as they occur—to examine workplace bullying. It adds that the lack of employees’ trust in HR isn’t unfounded, as the departments are failing to address workplace bullying due to systemic issues driven by various factors. These include legal concerns and potential reputational damage for organisations that acknowledge bullying, fears of losing high-performing perpetrators, and the time-consuming nature of investigations and decision-making. These findings are especially relevant for a country like India, where challenges such as addressing mental health concerns and fostering a positive <keyword id="6458484" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="work-culture" source="Orion">work culture</keyword> are already being neglected.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Boeing's still-new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/see-inside-boeing-777x-test-aircraft-biggest-twin-engine-airliner-2023-8">faces urgent challenges</a>, including a worker strike.</li><li>Ortberg has to address decades of management issues and concerns from customers, workers, and investors.</li></ul><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/boeing-new-ceo-kelly-ortberg-2024-7">Kelly Ortberg</a> took the helm at Boeing with no time to spare.Just two months in and he is grappling with striking workers, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/boeing-q3-results-earnings-loss-ceo-vows-iconic-again-2024-10">multi-billion-dollar losses</a>, and a corporate culture gone adrift — all while trying to create a plan to one day <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/boeing-ceo-turnaround-plan-employee-memo-earnings-2024-10">develop a new aircraft</a>.Unlike the lucky new CEO who gets to walk factory floors and office hallways before pulling big levers of change, Ortberg faces pressure to do as much as he can quickly to correct course after more than two decades of misfires by five previous CEOs.Ortberg, who started in August, is trying to set expectations."I'm still in the process of traveling around, meeting our people, particularly two and three levels down," he said during an investor call Wednesday. "We just have to get everybody in the right position, running the right play, focused on the right thing, and I think we've got some work to do there."The pressure to perform is significant. On Wednesday, the company reported a loss of $6.1 billion for the third quarter. The same day, the machinists' union again rejected a company proposal that would have delivered a 35% pay increase over four years. According to one group of analysts, the strike has cost the company <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/boeing-strike-costing-50m-per-day-as-negotiations-restart-2024-10">$50 million a day</a>.Ortberg, in a letter released to employees along with the company's third-quarter results, said Boeing's customers want — and need — the company to succeed."With the right focus and culture, we can be an iconic company and aerospace leader once again," he wrote.The letter offered a reminder that Ortberg has to balance pressures from workers, investors, and Boeing's customers. In the case of the company's commercial business, which builds aircraft for airlines, that ultimately means the flying public.Bill George, the former CEO of medical device maker Medtronic and an executive fellow at Harvard Business School, told BI that Ortberg has to tackle short-term challenges like the worker strike and shoring up cash flow while also making "bold decisions" for the long term."He can't just do one or the other," George said.<h2 id="344697db-407e-4770-8539-290cb807cfc8">Restoring a culture of safety</h2>George said that while the company's commercial, defense, and space businesses each face challenges individually, the broader issue that needs prioritizing is restoring a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/alaska-boeing-737-max-9-door-blowout-company-response-earnings-2024-1">culture of safety after high-profile failures</a>."That's the most important thing he's got to do, but that will take time," George said. He estimates fixing the culture and quality concerns might take three to five years and even longer to embed them deep within the company.George said Ortberg's background as an engineer — and not being a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/boeing-ceo-says-decision-resign-his-own-2024-3">finance type who previously ran the company</a> — should help on the communication front with many of the company's workers."They know if you know what you're talking about or not," George said. "If you don't, they don't have any confidence."He added Ortberg's decision to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/boeing-disaster-american-businesses-greedy-broken-stock-market-wall-street-2024-2">move to the Seattle area, unlike prior chiefs</a>, was wise. The company has deep roots there, particularly in its commercial business."You need to have the whole top team in Seattle and run it out of there," George said.<h2 id="aa7aebc2-c476-4c9a-bb7f-bef3296a434a">Rebuilding trust with employees</h2>Rosalind Franklin, a partner in the global leadership consulting practice at the executive search firm Boyden, told BI that to build trust and be most effective, Ortberg needs to sound a note that is "both vulnerable and yet strong" without being deceptive.She said that means being open about "the hurt" that the company's recent decision to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/boeing-layoffs-strike-777x-delay-freighter-2024-10">cut 10% of its workforce</a> will cause. Ortberg needs to "communicate honesty and acknowledge the fact that this is a really difficult time for the company," Franklin said."When you feel that the CEO is with you, and the CEO is feeling your pain, it makes it more tolerable and provides hope for the future," Franklin said.The need to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/top-business-execs-trending-insights-ai-worker-well-being-roundtable-2024-9">convey empathy</a> is greater than before the pandemic, she said, because many workers have come to expect more from their leaders.Franklin said that doesn't mean shying away from tough decisions."You can't give up what you know you need to do. It's not what you do, it's how you do it," she said.<h2 id="8c691d8b-13f0-4c1e-afad-b5a3768d68d2">Leading from the front</h2>Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, senior associate dean for leadership studies at Yale School of Management, told BI that "usually, the advice we would give someone is not to do too much too soon."In this case, he said, Ortberg doesn't have much choice but to try to fix the problems with labor, with the company's "precarious" financial situation, and with regulators' concerns.Sonnenfeld, who's also the founder of Yale's Chief Executive Leadership Institute, said the task before Ortberg is similar to those once faced by General Motors CEO Mary Barra and Alan Mulally, the former chief at Ford who once ran Boeing's commercial division.Like Boeing, Sonnenfeld said, both GM and Ford are complicated industrial businesses that sit prominently in the public eye. When the automakers' respective CEOs had to wrest their companies from crises, both made "really bold" public statements and were highly visible, he said."They banked a lot on the character of leadership and demonstrated it with accountability and visibility with really good follow-up," Sonnenfeld said.In his letter, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/boeing-corporate-culture-fix-executives-factory-floor-2024-10">Ortberg encouraged senior leaders</a> to close the distance between those in management and those closest to the manufacturing process. "We need to be on the factory floors, in the back shops and in our engineering labs," he wrote.That type of leadership "shows an accountability, shows an accessibility," Sonnenfeld said. "It shows a transparent and less formal style, and that's long past due."<h2 id="3996aed0-3075-47ab-98f6-3c71139b4c7c">A clear plan for the future</h2>George, the former Medtronic chief, said one step Ortberg could take to start restoring confidence and getting people excited about the future would be to announce a program for a new single-aisle aircraft redesigned from scratch."I think he must do that," George said.A new aircraft could leapfrog older designs that he said haven't kept pace with advances in jet engine and avionics in recent decades.Ortberg alluded to such a future in his letter. He wrote that the company has to fix its balance sheet "so that we do have a path to the next commercial aircraft."Richard Aboulafia, an aviation industry analyst who's a managing director at AeroDynamic Advisory, told BI that it's essential to talk about what's coming. He said Ortberg also needs to make clear that the planned job cuts won't compromise safety, add to delays in the company's defense business, or shortchange future product development."He has to reassure investors and everyone else that the situation is stable and also reassure the industry that they're prepared to invest in the future," Aboulafia said. "It's tough to thread that needle."

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<ul><li><keyword id="19899640" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="AI" source="keywords">AI</keyword> will replace 50% of <keyword id="21771459" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="middle-management" source="keywords">middle management</keyword> roles in 20% of organisations by 2026.</li><li>By 2029, AI's influence is set to extend into the boardroom, with 10% of global boards predicted to use AI-generated insight.</li><li>This strategy aims to cut labour costs while boosting productivity.</li></ul>As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve alongside human usage, it is reshaping organisational structures, decision-making processes, and even the boundaries of technology's impact on daily life, according to <keyword id="19955158" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Gartner" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Gartner" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Gartner">Gartner</keyword>. By 2026, 20% of organisations will use AI to reduce more than half of their current middle management roles. "Through 2026, 20% of organisations will use AI to flatten their <keyword id="21339348" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="organisational-structure" source="keywords">organisational structure</keyword>, eliminating more than half of current middle management positions," said the report. This strategy aims to cut labor costs while boosting productivity, as AI takes over tasks like scheduling, reporting, and performance monitoring. However, the shift could disrupt traditional mentoring pathways and leave junior employees with fewer development opportunities. Concerns over <keyword id="19999151" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="job-security" source="keywords">job security</keyword> and increased management responsibilities for remaining staff may also pose significant challenges. By 2029, AI's influence is set to extend into the boardroom, with 10% of global boards predicted to use AI-generated insights to challenge executive decisions. This development will empower board members to rely on data-driven guidance, thereby reshaping leadership dynamics and reducing the influence of maverick executives. While AI insights may initially seem at odds with the traditional views of board members, their growing effectiveness will likely lead to broader acceptance. By 2028, <keyword id="19896272" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="generative-AI" source="keywords">generative AI</keyword> is expected to play a key role in corporate branding, with 30% of S&amp;P companies likely to use AI-specific labels, such as "xxGPT," to distinguish their products and create new revenue streams. As the GenAI landscape becomes more competitive, companies will need to adopt specialized models tailored to their industry to maintain a competitive edge. Security concerns surrounding AI agents will grow in the coming years, with Gartner predicting that 25% of enterprise breaches will be linked to AI agent abuse by 2028. As AI agents expand rapidly into more complex use cases, businesses will need to enhance their security measures to protect against both external threats and malicious internal actions. To address these security challenges, "Guardian Agents" will emerge as a solution. By 2028, 40% of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) are expected to demand autonomous agents that can track and oversee AI activities, ensuring compliance with security, ethics, and data management standards. Finally, the shift to microgrids is set to accelerate, with Fortune 500 companies expected to invest $500 billion by 2027 to mitigate chronic energy risks and support the growing energy demands of AI. Microgrids offer a more sustainable and cost-effective energy solution, enabling companies to reduce their reliance on traditional power grids and better manage day-to-day operations. With inputs from ANI. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/webstories/afcons-infrastructure-ipo-gmp-risk-factors-and-all-you-need-to-know/slidelist/114490954.cms">Afcons Infrastructure IPO – GMP, risk factors and all you need to know</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/upi-refund-scam-to-digital-arrest-scam-here-are-most-common-online-scams-in-india/articleshow/114428011.cms">UPI refund to digital arrest scam, here are some online scams you need to be aware of</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/waaree-energies-ipo-allotment-how-to-check-allotment-ipo-gmp-listing-date-and-more/articleshow/114508632.cms">Waaree Energies IPO allotment – How to check allotment, IPO GMP, listing date and more</a>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Ford will pause F-150 Lightning production next month for seven weeks.</li><li>Some manager bonuses will be cut to 65% of their previous levels.</li></ul>Ford is taking two major cost-cutting actions as it struggles to turn a profit on electric cars: pausing production of its<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ford-f150-lightning-platinum-electric-pickup-truck-review-photos-2023-10"> flagship electric pickup truck</a> and slashing manager bonuses.The <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ford-f-150-lightning-factory-tour-photos-electric-pickup-2022-12">F-150 Lightning factory</a> in Metro Detroit, which is already only running on a single shift, will idle for seven weeks (including planned holiday downtime) on Friday, November 15, the company said.Ford's financial results have taken a hit from quality issues and rising costs — including an $800 million warranty charge in the second quarter. Managers with bonuses tied to these metrics will see payouts slashed to 65% of last year's levels."We are focused on lowering our costs, improving our quality and making Ford a higher growth, higher margin, more capital efficient and more resilient business," a Ford spokesperson told Business Insider.These are just the latest cost-cutting moves for Ford as sudden changes in the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/electric-vehicle-misconceptions-about-the-ev-transition-market-sales-2024-5">US electric vehicle market</a> have an outsize effect on the American car company.At the end of August, Ford announced it would reduce spending on EVs to 30% of capital expenditures from 40% previously.The company also adjusted plans for its future electric vehicle portfolio,<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ford-changes-ev-strategy-cancels-electric-suv-2024-8"> canceling long-held plans</a> for electric three-row SUVs and delaying production of its next electric pickup truck.The company's electric vehicle division, known internally as Model e, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ford-stock-drops-after-hours-trading-earnings-results-costs-volumes-2024-10">lost $1.2 billion in the third quarter, </a>Ford said Monday. The company also updated its full-year earnings outlook to "about $10 billion" from a previous range of $10 billion to $12 billion.Shares fell about 5% following the earnings report and are down more than 15% this year.Do you work for Ford or have information to share? Get in touch with this reporter at nnaughton@businessinsider.com.

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If you woke up in <keyword id="19900881" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="delhi" source="keywords">Delhi</keyword> recently, you might have noticed more than just the nip in the air – a thick, toxic smog has blanketed the city, turning the air almost unbreathable. On Monday, Delhi’s <keyword id="19920379" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="air-quality-index" source="keywords">Air Quality Index</keyword> (<keyword id="19916482" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="aqi" source="keywords">AQI</keyword>) hit 481, placing it in the "severe plus" category. For context, the “severe” category begins at an AQI of 401, and anything above 450 poses serious health risks even for healthy individuals. According to Swiss group IQAir’s live rankings, Delhi is currently the most polluted city in the world, with an air quality score of 1,081 – a “hazardous” level that is 130.9 times the World Health Organization’s recommended limit for PM2.5. <h3 style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;">Major contributors to Delhi’s smog</h3>The root causes of Delhi’s pollution are manifold: <ul><li>Stubble Burning: On Saturday, crop residue burning contributed 25% of Delhi’s air pollution. By Sunday, this figure had climbed to 40%, according to SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research). Satellites recorded 1,334 stubble-burning incidents in six northern states on Sunday alone, the highest number in four days.</li><li>Vehicles: On Sunday, vehicular emissions accounted for 15.8% of the city’s pollution, according to the Centre’s Decision Support System for Air Quality Management.</li><li>Construction Dust and Industrial Emissions: PM2.5, a deadly pollutant, remains the most prominent factor, capable of penetrating deep into the lungs and leading to severe respiratory and cardiac diseases.</li></ul><h3 style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;"><keyword id="24020184" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="GRAP-Stage-4" source="keywords">GRAP Stage 4</keyword></h3>To combat the rising pollution levels, authorities have enforced Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Here’s a breakdown of the restrictions: <ul><li>Vehicle Restrictions:</li><ul><li>Diesel medium and heavy goods vehicles (BS-IV and below) registered in Delhi are banned unless carrying essential goods.</li><li>Non-essential light commercial vehicles from outside Delhi can only enter if they use CNG, BS-VI diesel, or are electric.</li><li>Trucks carrying non-essential items are barred unless they use cleaner fuels like LNG, CNG, or BS-VI diesel. </li></ul><li>Workplace and School Adjustments:</li><ul><li>Classes for students in grades 6 to 9 and class 11 have moved online.</li><li>Offices in the National Capital Region (NCR) are advised to work at 50% capacity, with the rest operating remotely. </li></ul><li>Construction Ban: </li><ul><li>Construction and demolition (C&amp;D) activities have been halted, including large projects like highways, flyovers, and pipelines. </li></ul></ul>Out of Delhi’s 40 monitoring stations, 32 reported AQI levels above 400 on Monday. Visibility in parts of the city dropped to just 100 metres due to the thick smog. The health implications of these numbers are alarming. <keyword id="20118319" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="PM2-5-levels" source="keywords">PM2.5 levels</keyword> in Delhi were recorded at 130.9 times the safe limit set by the WHO. According to experts, long-term exposure to such air quality could lead to an 11% increase in premature mortality rates due to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Studies have shown that Delhi residents may lose an average of 10 years of life expectancy if pollution levels persist. Despite the restrictions, life in Delhi continues under a cloud of smog. Iconic landmarks like India Gate have become barely visible through the haze. While flights and trains are operational, some delays have been reported.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>As election day draws near, 400 Wall Street money managers identified their top concerns.</li><li>National debt, economic growth, and immigration reform are big issues for the next administration.</li></ul>With just a few weeks until Election Day, the presidential race is neck and neck between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.There's a lot at stake in November. Policy initiatives could have a significant impact on the economy, especially on issues concerning inflation, the housing market, employment, and international trade.The $1.3 trillion asset manager PGIM surveyed 400 institutional investors collectively overseeing $9 trillion in assets under management about the election. Most investors surveyed agreed that elections influenced how they allocated funds in their portfolios.Overall, 46% of the investors surveyed said that a Republican sweep across the White House and Congress would be the optimal outcome for the market. 29% of investors preferred split control of the White House and Congress. Investors can benefit from both parties: Republicans would likely pass investor-friendly tax and energy policy, while Democrats would pass more favorable US-China and trade policy.Here's what Wall Street is worried about this election cycle and how top money managers are preparing their portfolios for November.<h2 id="c2ba8bee-0e1c-46d1-9407-b7e2f9e02c0b">Wall Street's 3 biggest election concerns</h2>There was one clear standout issue: the national debt. 35% of institutional managers flagged the US national debt as the most important policy change they wanted to see.Kara Murphy, chief investment officer at Kestra Investment Management, says the deficit will continue to balloon from its current level of $35 trillion as higher Medicare, Social Security, and interest expenses stack up.However, neither candidate has put forward a concrete plan to address this issue."The candidates' relative silence on the deficit shows that it's an American problem – not just a party problem – and one so big and intractable that the next president isn't likely to be able to make much of a near-term impact," Murphy wrote in a note.Seventeen percent of investors responded that fueling economic growth was their biggest concern. There are both domestic and international challenges to the health of the economy, with institutional managers flagging issues such as <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/recession-odds-rising-inflation-geopolitcal-concerns-surge-investing-strategy-volatility-2024-10">inflation</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/stocks-hedge-geopolitical-china-risk-retaining-upside-international-beijing-stimulus-2024-10">US-China relations</a>, and tariffs.It's likely that the next administration will implement new tariffs, regardless of which party takes the White House, according to PGIM.While Trump is well-known for his love of tariffs, Harris isn't exactly anti-tariff either. Murphy points out the Biden-Harris administration has kept many of the tariffs that Trump passed during his presidency, and even enacted additional tariffs.Increased trade tensions could have negative implications for both US and international markets in China, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. Tariffs often have inflationary effects by slowing down trade and raising prices for consumers. The results of the presidential election will clarify how many new tariffs to expect.The third biggest concern was <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/immigration-policy-boost-labor-market-national-debt-job-market-taxes-2024-10">immigration reform</a>, with 15% of investors placing it as their most important policy concern. Investment advisor Research Affiliates sees an urgent need for immigration reform as the US population growth rate continues to decline, harming the labor market. According to Research Affiliates, policies such as removing the cap on green cards for immigrants with higher education degrees in STEM fields could solve this issue.<h2 id="96c99c05-0f43-49e9-bcc5-3b7a39e8f265">Preparing your portfolio</h2>The tight race makes it unlikely for a single party to hold a sweeping majority in the House and Senate and pass drastic policy changes. However, the election winner still has implications for portfolios.One survey respondent, a portfolio manager for a US-based pension fund, said elections have "been a big factor" when it comes to allocating money. A Republican president is likely to benefit the oil and gas industries, while a Democrat win will boost healthcare, the portfolio manager said.An investment director for another pension fund shared the following investment outlook regarding the ongoing decline in globalization and trade relations: "Given reshoring, friend-shoring, [and] less reliance on the likes of China and other trading partners from past decades, we've felt even more confident in some of our exposures, particularly within the US. Basic industry, materials, very middle-market and lower focused, but dedicated US exposure such that if we really continue along this deglobalization path, and if there are further and future rifts, these are the areas that are going to benefit the most."As international supply chains experience disruption and technological competition with other countries increases, investors should put money into the companies and sectors benefiting from deglobalization while also adding safe-haven assets to their portfolios. The trend of reshoring will lead to increased domestic construction and jobs.PGIM recommends gold, Treasurys, and the US dollar as examples of stable, low-risk assets.

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