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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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Pakistan needs to concentrate on internal issues instead of Kashm...

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said Saturday that Pakistan should stop making Kashmir a parachute of politics and instead concentrate on resolving their internal conflicts... read more »

4 schoolchildren killed in China knife attack

BEIJING: Four primary schoolchildren were killed in a knife attack by a man in south China’s Guangxi autonomous region, the latest such... read more »

The number of victims of terrorist attacks Sunday in Xi...

Chinese authorities announced that as a result of the terrorist attacks in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region on Sunday, September 21 killed 50 people.... read more »

13 dead in China firework plant explosion

CHANGSHA – Thirteen people have been confirmed dead and one more remained missing after an explosion at a firework plant in central China’s Hunan... read more »

Israeli Army kills suspected murderers of Jewish teens

Jerusalem: Two Palestinians suspected of having kidnapped and murdered three Jewish teenagers in June have been killed in an exchange of fire with Israeli... read more »

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Law on E-Commerce Needed to Protect Online Consumers: IIM Study

Ahmedabad: In the era of increased online shopping, a study conducted by the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad (IIM-A) has stressed on a need for a separate law for e-commerce with a view to... read more »

Toshiba logs $317.7 million net loss in FY 2014

Japan’s Toshiba Corporation logged 37.83 billion yen (about $317.7 million) group net loss for the past fiscal year through March due to asset... read more »

Crude oil slump hits Indian shores

The plunge in global oil prices may have brought cheer to consumers, but it is hurting the companies involved in oil exploration and production locally. Cairn... read more »

IndusInd Bank up over 2% as RBI allows FIIs to buy shar...

Shares of IndusInd Bank on Monday surged over 2 percent in morning trade on the bourses after the Reserve Bank on Friday removed the lender from its caution... read more »

Diageo may not recover Rs 900 cr loan from Vijay Mallya...

Global spirits giant Diageo has said it may not be able to fully recover a loan of USD 135 million given to Vijay Mallya-affiliated Watson by Standard... read more »

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Gavaskar: Bowlers with suspect action should be taken off immedia...

New Delhi: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar says instead of reporting a bowler with suspect action, umpires can straightaway call the offender or inform the captain to take him off attack, as that... read more »

Bhuvneshwar Kumar : Series win will lift morale ahead of South Africa tour

Bhuvneshwar among players nominated LG People̵...

Promising India medium pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has emerged as one of the five players nominated for the LGPeople’s Choice Award ahead of the... read more »

Narine will emerge as a better bowler, says Gautam Gamb...

Kolkata Knight Riders’ captain Gautam Gambhir hopes that teammate and West Indies off-spinner Sunil Narine will emerge a “better bowler and a... read more »

Sammy has no regrets over early Test retirement

Ahead of both his previous tours to India, Darren Sammy was hounded by the Indian press with questions related to Sachin Tendulkar. If he was pestered about... read more »

Mohammad Hafeez ruled out of Pakistan’s ODI, T20 squad ...

Mohammad Hafeez, the Pakistan all-rounder is all set to miss the upcoming ODI and T20 series against Australia in UAE after suffering a hand injury during a... read more »

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Jamia launches free mobile dental clinic

Jamia launches free mobile dental clinic

New Delhi – Jamia Millia Islamia has launched a mobile dental unit to provide primary dental healthcare to people living around the varsity, an official said Wednesday. The bus, “Mobile... read more »

IIM Lucknow achieves 100 percent summer placements

IIM Lucknow achieves 100 percent summer placements

Lucknow – The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow, a premier business school in the country, Wednesday announced 100 percent summer... read more »

HCL founder commits Rs.3,000 crore for education

HCL founder commits Rs.3,000 crore for education

New Delhi – A foundation run by founder and chairman of HCL Corporation Shiv Nadar Tuesday committed Rs.3,000 crore to develop education institutions... read more »

Indians to benefit from Australian student visa ‘...

Indians to benefit from Australian student visa 'simplification'

By Paritosh Parasher Melbourne – Australia’s new government is set to change its strict visa laws to attract more students from “high... read more »

Unicef to help improve Tripura schools

Unicef to help improve Tripura schools

Agartala – Unicef will prepare an action plan to help the Tripura government to provide quality drinking water, sanitation and hygiene in schools, an... read more »

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Kabir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan come together for a film. Here are ...

Those who have seen the film trailer of the Salman Khan starrer Tubelight, just cannot stop raving about the same. Touted to be the next potential blockbuster, Tubelight is indeed one ‘bright’... read more »

Shraddha Kapoor on Saina Nehwal biopic: ‘I can’t w...

The excitement in Shraddha Kapoor is palpable. The actress with the girl next door image, is thrilled to have bagged the ace badminton player Saina... read more »

Sadak 2: Pooja Bhatt, Sanjay Dutt and Mahesh Bhatt to r...

Remember the 1991 Mahesh Bhatt film Sadak starring Sanjay Dutt?   Dutt played a young man in love with a sex worker (played by Pooja Bhatt) and fights... read more »

PIX: Irrfan, Sunidhi on The Kapil Sharma Show

Irrfan Khan and Deepak Dobriyal visited The Kapil Sharma Show to promote their film Hindi Medium. They were accompanied by Dishita Sehgal, who plays... read more »

Rajinikanth’s 2.0 is Shankar’s baby all the...

B Jeyamohan, the controversial writer of short stories, novels and screenplays, is co-writing the script for 2.0, India’s most expensive movie ever, piping... read more »

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Arsenal striker Walcott, wife Melanie Slade expecting first child

Arsenal striker Walcott, wife Melanie Slade expecting first child

London – Arsenal star Theo Walcott is expecting his first child with wife Melanie Slade, it was announced today, according to reports. According to the Daily Star, the couple’s big news... read more »

Schmeichel says Man U should `axe` six players who `don't care about club`

Schmeichel says Man U should `axe` six players who...

London – Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has slammed the club’s current crop of underperforming players, insisting... read more »

`Young sensation` Januzaj says `would be happy` to stay...

Young sensation` Januzaj says `would be happy` to stay at Man U `for life`

London – Manchester United youngster Adnan Januzaj has said that he never wants to leave the club and could play at Old Trafford for all his... read more »

Sagna set to sign `new` two-year contract to stay at Ar...

Sagna set to sign `new` two-year contract to stay at Arsenal

London – French defender Bacary Sagna is set to sign a new two-year contract at Arsenal, according to reports. According to the Mirror, Gunners boss... read more »

Moyes denies Keane’s claim about Fergie still try...

Moyes denies Keane's claim about Fergie still trying to `run` Man U

London – David Moyes has dismissed Roy Keane’s claims that Sir Alex Ferguson is still trying to rule at Manchester United, seven months after... read more »

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Gold & Metals

Gold prices rising by Rs. 105 to Rs. 31,825 per ten gram

Gold prices rising by Rs. 105 to Rs. 31,825 per ten gram

Amid rising wedding season demand and firm global trend, gold prices rose further by Rs. 105 to Rs. 31,825 per ten gram while silver remained steady at Rs. 48,000 per kg in the national capital on... read more »

Gold prices gaining up by Rs 220 to Rs 31,720 per ten gram

Gold prices gaining up by Rs 220 to Rs 31,720 per ...

Gold prices moved up by Rs 220 to Rs 31,720 per ten gram in the national capital on Thursday on marriage season demand amid a firm global... read more »

Gold prices falling by Rs 315 to Rs 31,500 per ten gram

Gold prices falling by Rs 315 to Rs 31,500 per ten gram

Gold and silver prices fell in the national capital on Wednesday on heavy selling by stockists driven by a weak global trend. Gold prices declined by Rs 315 to... read more »

Gold prices surged by Rs. 915 to Rs. 31,815 per ten gra...

Gold prices surged by Rs. 915 to Rs. 31,815 per ten gram

Gold prices surged by Rs. 915 to Rs. 31,815 per ten gram in the national capital on Tuesday on renewed demand from stockists and retailers backed by wedding... read more »

Gold prices falling by Rs. 350 to Rs. 30,900 per ten gr...

Gold prices falling by Rs. 350 to Rs. 30,900 per ten grams

Gold prices dipped below Rs. 31,000 mark by falling Rs. 350 to Rs. 30,900 per ten grams after nearly one month in the national capital on Monday on heavy... read more »

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Health & Fitness

'Junk DNA' in brain may cause schizophrenia

‘Junk DNA’ in brain may cause schizophrenia

Tokyo – Often dubbed ‘junk DNA’, retrotransposons – short sequences of DNA that autonomously amplify and move around the genome – may play a key role in developing... read more »

Smoking affects good night's sleep too

Smoking affects good night’s sleep too

New York – Here is a wake-up call. Smoking ruins productive sleep, leading to cognitive dysfunction, mood disorders, depression and... read more »

`Good night`s sleep` essential for brain health

`Good night`s sleep` essential for brain health

Washington – Researchers have found that one night of sleep depravity can cause morning blood concentrations of molecules NSE and S-100B to increase in... read more »

Vitamin E could help patients fight mild to moderate Al...

Vitamin E could help patients fight mild to moderate Alzheimer`s disease

Washington –  Researchers have found that patients suffering from mild to moderate Alzheimer slowed functional decline after they took a daily dosage of... read more »

Fructose itself has no impact on heart disease: study

Wrong habits may cause sleepless nights

Toronto – Fructose, naturally found in fruit, vegetables and honey, is the sugar often blamed for the obesity epidemic and doctors the world over warn... read more »

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Gold prices gaining by Rs 120 to Rs 30,120 per ten grams

Gold prices gaining by Rs 120 to Rs 30,120 per ten grams

Gold prices rose for the second straight day on Saturday by gaining Rs 120 to Rs 30,120 per ten grams in the national capital largely in tandem with a firming trend overseas. Silver too maintained... read more »

Gold price rebounds from intraday low, HK premiums up

Gold price rebounds from intraday low, HK premiums...

Singapore – [schema type=”product” name=”GOLD” description=”Gold rebounded from intraday low on Friday on... read more »

Gold dropped Rs. 275 to Rs. 29,900 per ten grams

Gold dropped Rs. 275 to Rs. 29,900 per ten grams

Gold prices dipped below Rs. 30,000 per ten grams level for the first time in over four months in the national capital on Thursday on stockists selling against... read more »

Gold-hungry traders tap NRIs to cater to humongous dema...

Gold-hungry traders tap NRIs to cater to humongous demand

Non-resident Indians (NRIs) are bringing gold into the country by taking advantage of rules that allow each individual to carry 1 kg of the metal, helping... read more »

Gold lingers around $1,200, taper worries remain

Canada's Detour Gold expects lower cash costs in 2014

Singapore – Gold held steady on Monday after its biggest weekly loss in a month, but the metal was still at the risk of falling back below $1,200 an... read more »

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Recipe: Masala omelette

Masala omelette is an all time favourite. The easiest dish to make on the go, you can fluff it up and add a variety of toppings like mushrooms, capsicum, cheese and boiled potatoes. Ingredients: 4... read more »

Drink your way to great skin

– While carrots are good for the eyes, carrot juice is said to be great for your skin because it contains vitamin A, known to avert the... read more »

Add richness to your life

Being rich is a state of mind. It is possible that you could have millions stacked in your bank account and still have that feeling of deprivation. To live a... read more »

Recipe: Chatpate chane

Preparation time: 10 minutes + soaking time Cooking time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 Recipe Ingredients: 2 cups Bengal gram 2tbsp Oil 1 Bay leaf 1 Black... read more »

Stay fit at any age

Although fitness in reality means being physically, mentally and spiritually fit, yet most of us relate it only with physical fitness. If we are asked how fit... read more »

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Middle East

Lebanon rocket fire draws Israeli artillery strike

Lebanon rocket fire draws Israeli artillery strike

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Rockets launched from south Lebanon struck northern Israel on Sunday and Israel responded with artillery shells across a border that has been largely quiet since a war in... read more »

Deadly explosion rocks Lebanese capital Beirut, 5Killed

Deadly explosion rocks Lebanese capital Beirut, 5 ...

Mohamed Shattah, Lebanon’s former finance minister, has been killed by a car bomb that exploded in the centre of the capital Beirut along with... read more »

UN mission in DR Congo launches attack against rebels

UN mission in DR Congo launches attack against rebels

Kinshasa – The UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) Thursday confirmed attacks on rebels who reportedly killed at least... read more »

Blast targets bus in Cairo, 5 injured.

Blast targets bus in Cairo, 5 injured.

Five people were injured, one in a critical condition, when a bomb was hurled at a public bus in Egypt’s capital, Cairo, two days after 14 were killed in... read more »

44 killed, dozens injured in Syrian bombing

44 killed, dozens injured in Syrian bombing

Cairo – At least 44 people, including six children, were killed and dozens wounded in an aerial bombardment by the Syrian regime in Aleppo... read more »

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PM Narendra Modi Breaks Silence on Kathua, Unnao Rapes, Promises ...

In the face of widespread public criticism of his silence in the face of the gang rape of an eight-year-old girl in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir and of a minor girl in Unnao – rapes in which either... read more »

Delhi HC set aside ECI Order disqualifying 20 AAP ...

The Delhi High Court on Friday quashed the notification issued by President Ram Nath Kovind to disqualify 20 Aam Admi Party (AAP) MLAs following such... read more »

Who Can Defeat Narendra Modi In 2019 Elections? Arvind ...

Political pundits regularly say that Pm Narendra Modi will haven’t any sturdy rival in 2019 elections. at the same time as there are many leaders within... read more »

Cabinet Clears Setting Up Of Panel To Ensure Consumers ...

The Union Cabinet on thursday authorised setting up of a country wide anti-profiteering authority under the gst, because it seeks to ensure that clients get... read more »

BJP Is Behind Hardik Patel’s Controversial CDS: Akhiles...

Kanpur: Sp National President Akhilesh Yadav on wednesday held BJP responsible for allegedly releasing ‘Intercourse’ CDS wherein patidar chief... read more »

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Politics

Railway Minister Gowda to seek Bihar CM’s help for patrolli...

Railways Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda said here on Wednesday that he will be contacting Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi to seek more help in the patrolling of railway tracks in that... read more »

Akhilesh to lay foundation for 200 ft Buddha statue, park

For Rise in Rape Cases, Akhilesh Yadav ‘Puni...

Lucknow:  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has ordered action against officers and bureaucrats for lack of progress in rape cases. A... read more »

Rs 17.60 lakh were spent on Modi’s oath-taking ce...

NEW DELHI: An expenditure of at least Rs 17.60 lakh was incurred on the oath-taking ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the forecourt of Rashtrapati... read more »

Every crime can’t be checked in UP, says Mulayam ...

Mulayam says ‘Samajwadi Party always had to fight against divisive forces’

Amidst growing criticism over deteriorating law and order in Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav on Friday said that the state government... read more »

Amit Shah to meet RSS top brass today

The newly appointed president of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Amit Shah will hold a meeting with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) top brass at RSS... read more »

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Sci - Tech

Decoded: How honeybees determine sex

Decoded: How honeybees determine sex

London – The truth behind the unique sex-determination system in honeybees – where males develop from unfertilised eggs and females develop from fertilised eggs – is out. Five amino... read more »

Google partners with Audi to develop in-car Androi...

Washington – Google has reportedly joined hands with carmaker Audi to develop in-car entertainment and information systems that would function... read more »

Tone deaf can become musical geniuses too!

Tone deaf can become musical geniuses too!

Washington – Researchers have suggested that a little bit of neural tweaking in adulthood, the part of brain that makes understanding music so tough can... read more »

Now, tent that doubles as solar charger

Now, tent that doubles as solar charger

Wellington – A company has brought out a new tent that has a solar charger. Eddie Bauer’s Katabatic tent has a Goal Zero solar charger up top, a... read more »

New drug could help hard-drinkers quit alcohol in Japan

New drug could help hard-drinkers quit alcohol in Japan

Tokyo – A new drug to treat alcoholism has enhanced the chances of hard-drinking Japanese addicts quitting alcohol, it has been revealed. While... read more »

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South Asia

Pakistani Taliban vows revenge af! ter leader's killing

Pakistani Taliban vows revenge af! ter leader’s killing

Islamabad – Confirming the killing of senior leader of the Haqqani Network, Naseeruddin Haqqani, the Pakistani Taliban has vowed to take revenge of the murder. Earlier, leaders of the group... read more »

Australian foreign minister to attend CHOGM in Lanka

Australian foreign minister to attend CHOGM in Lan...

New Delhi – Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop will participate in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Sri Lanka from... read more »

Most people in Myanmar want constitution amendment: Pol...

Most people in Myanmar want constitution amendment: Poll

Yangon – Myanmar’s opposition party, led by Aung San Suu Kyi, held a regionwide constitutional public opinion poll in Yangon Sunday in the form of... read more »

Raise rights at Sri Lanka summit, rights groups say

Sri Lanka trade show attracts $1 bn investment

New York – Governments attending the Commonwealth summit should press the host, Sri Lanka, on accountability for alleged war crimes and ongoing human... read more »

Haqqani network leader’s son killed in Pakistan

Haqqani network leader's son killed in Pakistan

Islamabad – Naseeruddin Haqqani, the son of Haqqani network leader Jalaluddin Haqqani, was killed in a firing incident here Sunday night, a media report... read more »

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I feared my career was over after the Adelaide Test: Clarke

On a comeback trail following a hamstring surgery, Australian captain Michael Clarke on Friday said he had feared his career was finished after the Adelaide Test against India. The 33-year-old... read more »

Cricket World Cup launched with quirky opening cer...

Children mingled with cricketing greats in “backyard” matches and Maori warriors shared the stage with morris dancers as the Cricket World Cup... read more »

Sachin has faith on Indian team

News Details :  In his interview regarding the new Worldcup season Sachin Tendulkar the cricket god of India said all his experiences and favourites for... read more »

Pakistan cricketer suffers from ghost attack in New Zea...

Karachi: Pakistan’s promising young allrounder Haris Sohail complained of supernatural presence in his hotel room in New Zealand, forcing the management... read more »

Australian Open: Tomas Berdych shocks Rafael Nadal in q...

‘Clay King’ Rafael Nadal suffered a straight-sets quarterfinal loss against Czech tennis ace Tomas Berdych, who ended a 17-match losing streak... read more »

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World

Donald Trump Arrives For Talks With Palestinian Leader Mahmud Abb...

US President Donald Trump’s visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories is part of his first trip abroad as president, and follows an initial leg in Saudi Arabia, where he urged Islamic... read more »

Brazil’s Michel Temer Refuses to Resign in F...

Brasilia: Brazil’s President Michel Temer on Thursday defiantly said he would not resign after the Supreme Court authorized an investigation... read more »

At least 141 Haftar Loyalist Killed in South Libya Airb...

Tripoli: An attack on an airbase in south Libya has killed 141 people, mostly soldiers loyal to military strongman Khalifa Haftar, a spokesman for his forces... read more »

In Saudi Arabia, Donald Trump to use softer language ab...

President Donald Trump will use his first visit to the Middle East to call for unity in the fight against radicalism in the Muslim world, casting the challenge... read more »

North Korea confirms ballistic missile launch, says aim...

Pyongang on Monday confirmed that it had indeed carried out a test missile launch on Sunday. The missile test, North Korea said, was aimed at testing the... 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 Kaif and Vicky Kaushal

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... read more »

Veteran Actor Prem Chopra, Wife Hospitalised After Testing Positive

New Delhi: Veteran actor Prem Chopra and his wife Uma Chopra were admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumai on Monday after testing positive for COVID19 PTI news agency reported. Jalil Parkar... read more »

KajolAjay Devgns daughter Nysa takes a selfie in an elevator in a...

New Delhi: Nysa Devgn the daughter of actors Ajay Devgn and Kajol has made headlines online thanks to paparazzi culture. The child star continues to attract attention ecause of her trendy appearance.... read more »