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Mass Layoffs Hit Multiple Industries as ...

Mass Layoffs Hit Multiple Industries as Economic Uncertainty Looms

A wave of layoffs has swept across various sectors, with tech giants, software companies, and even vacuum manufacturers cutting thousands of jobs. The latest round of redundancies has left many reeling, as economic uncertainty and restructuring efforts take center stage.The Affected Companies:•... read more »

China Satellite Launch Marks Beginning o...

China Satellite Launch Marks Beginning of Thousand Sails Constellation to R...

China has launched the first batch of satellites for its “Thousand Sails Constellation,” a megaconstellation designed to rival SpaceX’s Starlink ¹. The constellation, also known as the “G60 Starlink Plan,” aims to deploy over 15,000 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites... read more »

Tropical Storm Debby Bears Down on the G...

Tropical Storm Debby Bears Down on the Gulf Coast: Emergency Numbers and Ad...

Tropical Storm Debby is intensifying in the Gulf of Mexico, posing a significant threat to the Gulf Coast region. As the storm approaches, residents are urged to take immediate action to ensure their safety.Storm Details:• Location: 250 miles south of the mouth of the Mississippi River• Wind... read more »

Delhi High Court Dismisses Arvind Kejriwal's Plea
Delhi High Court Dismisses Arvind Kejriw...

Delhi High Court Dismisses Arvind Kejriwal’s Plea Against Arrest in Delhi E...

New Delhi, India – In a significant judicial decision, the Delhi High Court has rejected the plea of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal, who challenged his arrest and subsequent remand by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. This... read more »

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Former Pak PM Gilani’s son booked for murder

LAHORE: Pakistan’s former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s son has been booked in a murder case after his security guard allegedly shot dead a young biker for not clearing the way for... read more »

Kobane: Syrian Kurds ‘launch operation again...

Fighting has continued overnight around the Syrian border town of Kobane, with reports of Kurdish forces launching an operation against Islamic... read more »

Egypt: Army offensive kills 16 militants in Sinai

El-ARISH, Egypt: Egyptian military officials say troops have killed 16 members of an al-Qaida-inspired militant group in the restive Sinai Peninsula. The... read more »

China sacks 160,000 government employees who did not ex...

BEIJING – China has taken 160,000 “phantom” government staff off its official payroll who were receiving salaries despite not doing any work. A total... read more »

Nepal bus crash kills 29 people and injures dozens

An overloaded bus in western Nepal has fallen off a road and plunged into a gorge, killing 29 and injuring dozens, the BBC reported. Most of the passengers in... read more »

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To clear Rs 14,000 cr dues to farmers, govt wants mills to export...

New Delhi – Aiming to clear cane arrears worth about Rs 14,000 crore to farmers, the Centre today directed cash-starved mills to compulsorily export 4 million tonnes of sugar in the 2015-16... read more »

Uber’s China rival Didi Kuaidi may join Ola ...

MUMBAI: The Uber vs Ola war is about to get more intense, and maybe even spill beyond the streets of India. Didi Kuaidi, China’s largest... read more »

RBI’s job is to keep inflation low at all times, ...

MUMBAI: Despite the clamour for a rate cut to boost the stagnating economy, Reserve Bank governor Raghuram Rajan has made it clear that the central bank... read more »

NTPC, 10 others in fray for subsidy on LNG for power pl...

NEW DELHI: As many as 11 bidders including NTPC are in the fray on Wednesday for the Rs 298 crore government subsidy on offer for plants receiving inadequate... read more »

Indian Authorities Reject Uber’s Application for Delhi ...

NEW DELHI—Uber Technologies Inc.’s application for a license to operate in the Indian capital has been rejected for a second time, according to an order... read more »

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Akshar Patel eager to make mark against West Indies in remaining ...

Akshar Patel who was selected in the Indian squad for the last ODIs and one T20I against West Indies has said that these matches will be important for him. “I wouldn’t be lying if I say that I... read more »

Ajmal bowls with revamped action under SaqlainR...

Ajmal bowled a number of overs to experienced all-rounder, Muhammad Hafeez who has also resumed batting in the nets after having to return home from... read more »

Kevin Pietersen claims he ‘loves Surrey’ an...

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has not ruled out playing county cricket again next season. Pietersen who has been contracted to Surrey since 2010,... read more »

Left-arm spinner Akshar Patel added to India’s OD...

Left-arm spinner Akshar Patel was on Tuesday named in the Indian squad for the remaining two one-dayers against the West Indies and was also picked in the... read more »

Who BCCI pays more than Dhoni? Gavaskar and Shastri

If you thought current cricketers earned more than former cricketers in India, think again. It’s not Mahendra Singh Dhoni or Virat Kohli to whom the... read more »

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Bihar puts records of 3.5 lakh teachers online

Bihar puts records of 3.5 lakh teachers online

Patna – Bihar has published the service records of nearly 3.5 lakh teachers at 70,000 government schools online, officials Wednesday said. “It is a fi! rst such move to put service... read more »

Former Kashmir exam board chairman arrested

Former Kashmir exam board chairman arrested

Srinagar – Mushtaq Ahmad Peer, the former chairman of Jammu and Kashmir’s Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE), was... read more »

Ireland education fair to attract Indian students

Ireland education fair to attract Indian students

New Delhi – An Irish education fair will be organised in the capital Saturday to attr! act the Indian students to the country’s... read more »

Jayalalithaa places priority on higher education

Jayalalithaa places priority on higher education

Placing priority on higher education, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Friday said her government will take all possible measures to augment the much... read more »

Punjab students recreate miniature varsity at IITF

Punjab students recreate miniature varsity at IITF

By Jaideep Sarin Chandigarh/New Delhi – A group of students from Punjab’s Lovely Professional University (LPU) has created a miniature version of... read more »

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SS Rajamouli ‘strongly considering’ Baahubali 3, set to launch Pr...

As per reports, Karan Johar had an intense meeting with Baahubali director SS Rajamouli about officially launching Prabhas in the Hindi film industry. “Acha dada toh kya ab Mahendra Baahubali ka... read more »

Baahubali 2 box office collection day 16: SS Rajam...

Baahubali 2 box office collection day 16: SS Rajamouli film collected Rs 1090 crore in Indian and Rs 240 crore in the overseas market. Baahuballi 2... read more »

Twinkle Khanna’s Baahubali 2 Twitter blunder has a funn...

Twinkle Khanna’s take on Baahubali 2 and her favourite character Kattappa are quintessential funny. Twinkle Khanna just ended up watching Baahubali 2 and... read more »

Baahubali Prabhas refused brand endorsements worth Rs 1...

SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’ has created new mammoth records and broken several ones to be hailed as Indian... read more »

Sarkar 3 movie review: Despite Amitabh Bachchan trying ...

Sarkar 3 movie review: The best thing you can say about Amitabh Bachchan and Ram Gopal Varma’s Sarkar 3 is that it is not as ghastly as Ram Gopal Varma... read more »

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Villas-Boas on brink of losing Tottenham job after Man City humbling

I`ll battle on to get it right at Spurs, s Villas-Boasays

London – Chastened Andre Villas-Boas remains convinced he has a team capable of securing a Champions League place and said he would keep fighting after Tottenham Hotspur were thrashed 5-0 at... read more »

Nasri claims neither Real nor Barca would 'fancy' facing Man City in CL

Nasri claims neither Real nor Barca would ‘f...

Sydney – Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri has insisted that even Real Madrid and Barcelona would want to avoid a clash with Manuel... read more »

Wenger to sign `new` contract keeping him at Arsenal un...

Wenger to sign `new` contract keeping him at Arsenal until 2017

London – Arsene Wenger is set to sign a new Arsenal contract next month keeping him at the club until 2017, according to reports. According to the... read more »

West Brom sack head coach Clarke after fourth straight ...

West Brom sack head coach Clarke after fourth straight PL loss

London – Steve Clarke has been sacked as head coach of West Bromwich Albion following a fourth straight Premier League loss, according to... read more »

Rodriguez’s equaliser earns Southampton 1-1 draw ...

Rodriguez's equaliser earns Southampton 1-1 draw against Newcastle

Johannesburg – Jay Rodriguez scored his sixth goal of the season to secure a 1-1 draw for Southampton with in-form Newcastle in their Premier League... read more »

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Gold & Metals

Gold fell by Rs 200 to Rs 31,425 per ten grams

Gold fell by Rs 200 to Rs 31,425 per ten grams

Gold fell by Rs 200 to Rs 31,425 per ten grams in the national capital on Wednesday on sluggish demand at prevailing higher levels amid a weak global trend. Silver also plunged by Rs 510 to Rs 45,280... read more »

Gold futures ease to Rs 29,130 per 10 gm

Gold prices today soared by Rs. 575 to Rs. 31,625 ...

New Delhi – Snapping its two-day fall, gold prices today soared by Rs. 575 to Rs. 31,625 per ten gram on fresh buying by stockists at current... read more »

Gold prices falling by Rs 50 to Rs 31,050 per ten grams

Gold prices falling by Rs 50 to Rs 31,050 per ten grams

Gold extended losses for the second straight session by falling Rs 50 to Rs 31,050 per ten grams in the national capital on Monday on sustained selling by... read more »

Gold prices plunged by Rs. 500 to Rs. 31,100 per ten gr...

Gold prices plunged by Rs. 500 to Rs. 31,100 per ten grams

Gold plunged Rs. 500 to Rs. 31,100 per ten grams in the national capital on Saturday on profit-selling by stockists at prevailing higher levels and sluggish... read more »

Gold price jumped by Rs 300 to Rs 31,600 per ten grams

Gold futures ease to Rs 29,130 per 10 gm

Gold jumped Rs 300 to Rs 31,600 per ten grams in the national capital on Friday on wedding season buying at existing lower levels. Traders said wedding season... read more »

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Health & Fitness

Sleeping pills up risk of heart attacks by 50pc

Sleeping pills up risk of heart attacks by 50pc

London –  A new study suggests that sleeping pills taken by tens of thousands of Britons can increase the risk of heart attacks by up to 50 percent. Scientists found that zolpidem, which is... read more »

Health and wealth `more strongly connected` than previously believed

Health and wealth `more strongly connected` than p...

Washington – A team of researchers have suggested that health and wealth may be more strongly connected than previously believed. The group... read more »

New causes of diabetes discovered

New causes of diabetes discovered

Washington –  Researchers have discovered two new genetic causes of neonatal diabetes. The new research by the University of Exeter Medical School has... read more »

8 million lives saved since tobacco warning issued 50 y...

8 million lives saved since tobacco warning issued 50 yrs ago

Washington, Jan. 8 (ANI): A new study estimates that 8 million lives have been saved in the US because of anti-smoking measures that started 50 years ago with... read more »

Sugar-sweetened beverage tax could curb obesity and dia...

Sugar-sweetened beverage tax could curb obesity and diabetes in India

Washington – A sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) tax can help reduce the rise in obesity and type 2 diabetes rates in India, a new study has... read more »

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Investing

Gold Market Update : Gold Hit High Of $1262

Gold Market Update : Gold Hit High Of $1262

Gold hit a high of $1262 overnight, touching the upper boundary of the down trend channel on the daily chart and finding resistance there as would be expected. The price has drifted back to $1254... read more »

Gold prices rebounded by Rs. 210 to Rs. 30,180 per 10 grams

Gold prices rebounded by Rs. 210 to Rs. 30,180 per...

New Delhi – Gold prices rebounded by Rs. 210 to Rs. 30,180 per 10 grams in the national capital on Saturday following revival of buying by... read more »

Gold steady after two-day fall, economic optimism weigh...

Gold steady after two-day fall, economic optimism weighs

Singapore – Gold was little changed on Thursday after a two-day decline but a rally in stocks and increasing optimism over global economic growth weighed... read more »

China grants GOLD import licenses to foreign banks for ...

Gold, silver prices rise on brisk buying, global cues

Singapore / Shanghai –  China has granted licenses to import gold to two foreign banks for the first time, sources said, as moves to open the... read more »

Gold prices on monday fell by Rs 15 to Rs 30,200 per te...

Gold prices on monday fell by Rs 15 to Rs 30,200 per ten grams

Snapping its three-day rising streak, gold prices on Monday fell by Rs 15 to Rs 30,200 per ten grams in the national capital on lower demand at existing higher... read more »

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Daily habits of happy people

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act but a habit, according to Greek philosopher Aristotle. The world is changing faster than you can wrap your head around new ideas, but the... read more »

How to avoid emotional fatigue

Stress, a poor diet, or a hormone imbalance, are known factors that play havoc with your mood. But there are subtle contributors that can cause a... read more »

Poor eating habits affect your heart

Poor eating habits can affect your heart for a long time and the effects can persist long after dietary habits are improved, shows a research. Poor eating... read more »

The key to successs

One of the common purposes of life for most of us is to achieve success that gives rise to prosperity, peace, happiness, and a sense of inner fulfillment. In... read more »

Aqua aerobics and water sports

Although traditional workout methods are preferred by a wide majority, aqua exercises are being pursued by many for variety in their exercise routine and to... read more »

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WE CAN DO BUSINESS

MANAMA: London’s Lord Mayor yesterday described Bahrain as a gateway for Britain to do business with the region – and also enter Africa and the Indian subcontinent. She praised the... read more »

Bank and Gulf Air sign agreement

MANAMA -Khaleeji Commercial Bank (KHCB) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Gulf Air which entitles KHCB’s credit card holders to... read more »

Winter Olympics begins

SOCHI, Russia: Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the Sochi Winter Games officially open yesterday at a high-octane opening ceremony before 40,000... read more »

Hyundai registers record sales in Middle East

MANAMA: Hyundai Motor Company has announced record sales across the Middle East region last year, for the second year in succession. The world’s fourth... read more »

Ford Middle East Reports 12% Rise In 2013

Ford Middle East recorded a year-on-year sales rise of 12 per cent in 2013, selling over 85,000 vehicles. The American car manufacturer, which also owns the... read more »

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IAF shoots down Pak aircraft; Indian pilot ‘missing in action’; P...

The Ministry of External Affairs of India on Wednesday said Pakistan’s attempts to target military installations on the Indian side were foiled successfully and that one Pakistan aircraft was shot... read more »

Two pilots including 6 IAF Officers, Civilian died...

Two pilots including 6 IAF Officers, Civilian were killed on Wednesday after an Indian Air Force M-17 chopper crashed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam... read more »

Indo-Pak tensions : International flights transiting be...

As India suspended civilian air traffic shortly after an Indian Air Force jet crashed in Kashmir’s Budgam on Wednesday, international flights transiting... read more »

BJP’s BS Yeddyurappa Can Take Floor Test Tomorrow...

BJP's BS Yeddyurappa Can Take Floor Test Tomorrow, Suggests Supreme Court: 10 Facts

The BS Yeddyurappa government will prove its majority only on the floor of the house, his lawyer argued before the Supreme Court today. Three judges are... read more »

Powerful storms ravage north India over 100 killed

Powerful dust storms tore across northern India killing at least 100 people and injuring more than 140 as they flattened houses in their path and warnings were... read more »

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Politics

Cabinet approves inquiry into Gujarat snooping

BJP Prez Amit Shah unveils new team: Varun Gandhi out, Yeddyurapp...

Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah announced a new team of 11 vice-presidents and eight general secretaries to lead the party into the coming Assembly elections. Assembly elections are to be... read more »

77 IAS officers transferred in Madhya Pradesh

In a major administrative reshuffle, Madhya Pradesh government has transferred 77 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, including two divisional... read more »

Dhoti Bill passed in Tamil Nadu Assembly

The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Wednesday passed a Bill that imposes a one-year jail term and Rs.25,000 fine on those who deny entry to persons wearing dhotis in... read more »

Amar shares dais with Mulayam three months before end o...

Not returning to Samajwadi Party, says Amar Singh

Rajya Sabha member Amar Singh who was expelled by the Samajwadi Party (SP) four years ago shared the dais with its president Mulayam Singh Yadav on Tuesday and... read more »

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Sci - Tech

Snapchat unapologetic for 4.6mn user phone number leak fiasco

Washington – Snapchat is reportedly not sorry for the recent breach of data of around 4.6million of its users that exposed their phone numbers and usernames. The auto-destruct, photo-sharing... read more »

Countdown for India joining cryogenic rocket club begins

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) succ...

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has successfully completed the launch rehearsal Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV)-D5,... read more »

Microsoft Skype’s Facebook, Twitter social media ...

Microsoft Skype's Facebook, Twitter social media accounts hacked

Los Angeles – The Syrian Electronic Army, an amorphous hacker collective that supports Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, claimed credit for hacking into... read more »

Grippity unveils first-ever `transparent dual-side oper...

Grippity unveils first-ever `transparent dual-side operable tablet`

Washington – Grippity has reportedly unveiled what is touted to be the first-ever transparent dual-side operable tablet. The tablet features a... read more »

ZTE,Huawei Chinese handset vendors to launch smartwatch...

More Chinese handset vendors to launch smartwatches in 2014

Washington – More China-based handset vendors, including ZTE and Huawei, are expected to launch their own brands of wearable smart devices in the first... read more »

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South Asia

Colombo rejects Britain's call for human rights probe

Colombo rejects Britain’s call for human rights probe

Colombo – Sri Lanka says there’s no need for an international probe into its human rights record as proposed by British Prime Minister David Cameron. Sri Lanka’s Head of Parliament... read more »

Maldivian presidential election re-run begins Saturday

Maldivian presidential election re-run Begins.

Male – The re-run of the Maldivian presidential election started Saturday morning. Polling stations will be open from 7.30 a.m to 4 p.m. local... read more »

Pakistan orders probe into Haqqani leader’s murde...

Pakistan orders probe into Haqqani leader's murder

Islamabad – Pakistan’s interior ministry has ordered a probe into the killing of senior Haqqani network leader Naseeruddin Haqqani, a media report... read more »

Focus on challenges, not human rights issues: Mahinda R...

Focus on challenges, not human rights issues: Mahinda Rajapaksa

Colombo – Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa delivered a strong message to Commonwealth members here Friday, insisting that common problems of the... read more »

Maldives President Mohamed Waheed steps down

Maldives President Mohamed Waheed steps down

Maldives President Mohamed Waheed on Friday stepped down as president as the country prepared to hold the second round of the presidential election. In a... read more »

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World Cup 2015: MS Dhoni seeks Ravi Shastri’s advice to cur...

An overwhelming win over Pakistan may have brought a lot of cheer to the Indiancricket team after an indifferent Australian Summer, but there are a few grey areas that are yet to be addressed by the... read more »

We batted well, disappointed with fielding: Skippe...

Although pleased with the batting efforts of his team, Zimbabwean captain Elton Chigumbura Thursday said he was disappointed with his team’s... read more »

World Cup: South Africa use Kirsten and Hussey experien...

The Indian cricket team sweated out at the nets today ahead of its Sunday’s World Cup clash against South Africa, who are drawing on the deep insight of... read more »

Raina has shown the willingness to learn

For nearly a month after his hurried 20 against the Cricket Australia XI in Adelaide in December, Suresh Raina did not face another ball on tour. It was on... read more »

Teen golf champion Lydia Ko plans to retire by 30

All of 17, top-ranked Lydia Ko says she’s already planning to retire from golf when she turns 30 and become a psychologist. Ko makes her second start at No.... read more »

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US ‘concerned’ about India-China border standoff, say...

NEW DELHI: The US said on Wednesday that it’s “concerned” about the India-China border standoff in Doklam that’s now entered its second month. “I know that the United... read more »

UAE Behind Hacking of Qatari Media that Begins New...

WASHINGTON — The United Arab Emirates orchestrated the hacking of a Qatari government news site in May, planting a false story that was used as a... read more »

The 10 Most Breathtaking Attractions Of Sweden You Shou...

How can anyone forget the country that introduced the world to Vikings, noble peace prize, Volvo, IKEA….and the list goes on. Well, you might have got the... read more »

Ousted South Korean leader Park Geun-Hye goes on trial ...

SEOUL: South Korea’s ousted president Park Geun-Hye, grim-faced and brought to court in handcuffs, went on trial Tuesday over a sprawling corruption... read more »

Indonesian men caned for gay sex before jeering crowd i...

HIGHLIGHTS The men stood quietly, their heads down, as spectators heckled them and shouted insults. Up to 1,000 people watched as the two men received 82... read more »

The Top 5 Moments in the History of Cricket World Cup

Cricket is a contentious sport. Some people love it and enjoy watching it. Others have a hard time understanding the rules. During the World Cup, though, enthusiasts of this sport... read more »

Beautiful Color Combinations to Beautify Your Bedroom Walls

A bedroom is a place where you would spend some of the most relaxing times. Whether it has been a tough day at work or you’ve toiled hard trying to complete the household chores, you need... read more »

5 Common Myths About Health Insurance Busted!

The rising medical costs and unhealthy lifestyles have long shed light on the importance of having a secure medical fund for times of need. But the advent of COVID-19 and its aftermath has... read more »

Indians Can Travel Visa-Free To 60 Destinations now

Indian passport holders can travel to 60 countries across the world without the need for a prior visa. It is worth mentioning that Oman and Armenia are the latest additions to India’s... read more »

In the photo: a preview of “Home Sweet Home” Katrina ...

In pictures: Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushals “Home Sweet Home” preview After their wedding Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal move into a eachfront apartment at Juhu in Mumai New Delhi: After... read more »

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