The US labour market continues to defy expectations, with jobless claims falling and payrolls expanding, even as tech giants announce thousands of job cuts. New government data released Thursday showed a drop in unemployment claims alongside stronger-than-expected hiring in June. Jobless claims for the week ending June 28 declined by 4,000 to 233,000, the Labor…
NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader on Saturday questioned the security and maintenance lapse and possibility of “sabotage” that led to the crash of AI 171 flight in Ahmedabad leading to death of 274 people. He further pointed to past political opposition to the Boeing deal, noting that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party was against…
A new low-cost counter drone system ‘Bhargavastra‘, has been designed and developed by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL), signifying a substantial leap in countering the escalating threat of drone swarms. The micro rockets used in this counter-drone system underwent rigorous testing at the Seaward Firing Range, Gopalpur, achieving all designated objectives.Three trials were conducted…
Uttarakhand CM Dhami chairs meeting to discuss campaign against corruption; visits Shri Hemkunt Sahib (ANI) DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand Chief MinisterPushkar Singh Dhami held a meeting at his official residence on Thursday.According to an official statement in the meeting, CM Pushkar directed officials to conduct the campaign against corruption more effectively and submit a detailed report of…
Grand Canyon University cleared in record US education fine reversal. (AI Image) In a major development for higher education in the US, the Department of Education has rescinded a $37.7 million fine previously levied against Grand Canyon University (GCU), the nation’s largest Christian university. The decision was made official through a Joint Stipulation of Dismissal…
New Delhi: For the first time, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has co-opted outside experts, including empanelled CA firms to audit more than 350 central autonomous bodies starting this year.At least 30 cities have been identified in the first phase to audit these institutions this year, bringing in external expertise through expert accounting professionals…
Rishabh Pant scored centuries in both innings of the first Test between India and England. (AP) Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant achieved his career-best ranking of seventh position in the ICC Test rankings for batters after scoring two remarkable centuries in the first Test against England at Leeds, making him only the second wicketkeeper in history…
PM Modi all-party delegation members NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday convened with members of all-party delegations who had recently completed their diplomatic missions to various countries, discussing India’s firm position against Pakistan-linked terrorism post-Operation Sindoor.The delegates, gathered at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, shared their experiences with the Prime Minister. The central government…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Revised Jharia Master Plan (JMP) for dealing with fire, land subsidence, and rehabilitation of families affected by decades of underground coal fires in the Jharia coalfield of Jharkhand.The revised plan entails a total financial outlay of Rs 5,940.47 crore…
NEW DELHI: England wicketkeeper-batsman Phil Salt will be absent from the upcoming T20I series against West Indies due to paternity leave, as announced by the ECB on Thursday. Jamie Smith has been selected as his replacement in the squad.The ECB confirmed that Salt is staying home following his child’s birth earlier this week. Go Beyond…
