NEW DELHI: Unemployment rate (UR) in June remained the same at 5.5%, but women found it difficult to get work, the latest monthly PLFS data released by NSO Wednesday showed.Female UR in current weekly status (CWS) rose to 5.9% from 5.6% June, while jobless rate in men dipped 5.3% from 5.4%. Female labour force participation…
The financial shift on July 17th offers a strong opportunity to reboot money energy, clear obstacles, and take action toward stability. It is customary to worship Lord Ganesha before undertaking any significant spiritual practice. He eliminates confusion, clears away obstacles and paves the way for more informed decisions. The number 4 is associated with structure,…
Crude oil prices continued to inch higher for the fourth day straight, staying beyond the $85 per barrel mark, on Thursday. The hike comes as investors react to a fresh escalation in the conflict between the United States and Iran, with concerns mounting over the security of major global energy shipping routes.Around 7 am IST,…
National regulations took effect on Wednesday aimed at curbing the risk of emotional dependency on AI boyfriends and girlfriends SHANGHAI: Chinese users of AI-powered companion bots have bid heart-rending farewells to their virtual buddies as national regulations took effect Wednesday aimed at curbing the risk of emotional dependency. The phenomenon of AI boyfriends and girlfriends…
NEW DELHI: More than two-third people in India are now covered under at least one social security benefit – roughly translating into 100 crore people – International Labour Organisation (ILO) director general Gilbert F Houngbo said Wednesday.“According to ILO running estimates, India’s social protection system now reaches 100 crore people. This milestone offers lessons that…
Lionel Scaloni and Lionel Messi (Image credit: X) Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni praised his players after their dramatic 2-1 comeback win over England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, saying the team has already achieved something “incredible” and will now give everything to win the title.Argentina came from behind in Atlanta to book…
NEW DELHI: The use of new technology is helping the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) settle claims faster apart from clearing backlog and depositing interest income into subscriber accounts quickly.The latest version of Centralised IT Enabled Services (CITES), which went live July 3, as well as the revamped rules, have resulted in auto-processing of 83%…
Duty on diesel exports has been raised to Rs 15.5 per litre from Rs 8.5 per litre, while the duty on aviation turbine fuel has been increased to Rs 14.5 per litre from Rs 7.5 per litre. NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday hiked windfall taxes on the exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel…
1 (Those born on the 1st, 10th, 19th and 28th of any month, are ruled by the Numerology number 1)Let your feelings be heard however, do not throw it around like stones. This is your responsibility today. A strong bond may become stronger, more comfortable, or feel fresh when you stop expecting someone else to…
India exports $140 million worth of goods to UK as FTA takes effect NEW DELHI: India exported goods worth over $140 million to the UK at zero import duty on the first day of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) coming into force on Wednesday, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said.More than 50 export…
England’s Harry Kane reacts after the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) CORRECTION: Corrects byline. England captain Harry Kane has revealed the final instruction Thomas Tuchel delivered from the touchline before Argentina turned the FIFA World Cup semi-final on its head, as the…
US Stocks today: Markets open in green despite Iran tensions, oil price swings (Image/AP) US stock markets edged higher on Wednesday after strong quarterly earnings from major companies, while investors also reacted to fresh inflation data and rising tensions in the Middle East.The S&P 500 rose 0.2 per cent, putting it on track for its…
