China is set to raise its retirement age from January 2025 in response to a looming demographic crisis. The new rules will incrementally increase the retirement age for men and women over the next 15 years. This move aims to stabilize the labor force participation rate and reduce financial strain on the pension system.

Schools were closed across the state on Friday after the Met office issued a ‘red’ warning for heavy rain.

China and India agreed to implement the consensus reached by the heads of the two countries, enhance mutual understanding and trust, maintain continuous communication, and create conditions for boosting bilateral ties.