The data showed a sharper-than-expected slowdown in hiring, while August job growth was also revised lower. US employers added just 29,000 jobs in September, sharply below expectations, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.2 per cent, pointing to a cooling labour market even as layoffs remain limited, government data showed on Friday.The September payroll gain…
Brown pleaded guilty to 17 wire fraud counts and two counts involving criminal proceeds. (Representational AI image) An Ohio man has pleaded guilty to running a fake investment scheme that prosecutors say convinced five people in Ohio and Florida to hand over more than $3 million, US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio…
India women’s hockey team won their first Asian Games gold medal in 44 years. (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: India have moved into the top five of the Asian Games 2026 medal tally after a stunning day of gold-medal performances across sports.India now have 16 gold, 25 silver and 35 bronze medals, taking their overall tally…
Patna: The head teacher of a govt school in Banka district was arrested following an allegation of sexual harassment involving a Class XI student. Police also filed a complaint against him under Pocso Act.The student’s mother approached a police station on Thursday evening and submitted a written complaint seeking action against the head teacher Vikas…
AJ Scaramucci, founder of Solari Capital (Image: Solari) For years, Silicon Valley investor AJ Scaramucci quietly assembled an unusual collection of comics, trading cards and even dinosaur bones. Now he argues these objects belong alongside gold and bitcoin as serious alternative assets. Scaramucci founded Solari Capital, a venture firm that has just emerged from stealth…
Venus goes retrograde on October 3, which impacts love, beauty, and financial decisions. Several actions are advised against, including rekindling old relationships and making significant changes in appearance. Additionally, engaging in expensive shopping sprees should be reconsidered during this period. The retrograde phase also suggests avoiding major commitments such as engagements or co-signing loans. This…
PM Modi attending interfaith prayer meeting, pays floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Gandhi Smriti NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attended a special interfaith prayer meeting at Gandhi Smriti in New Delhi on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi‘s birth anniversary, where he paid floral tributes to the Father of the Nation.Earlier in…
Houthi attacks top the agenda as Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey prepare for an emergency Mecca pact meet (File photo) Pakistan on Friday said an emergency meeting of the strategic political defence committee under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement will be held in Riyadh next week, with the agenda set to include Houthi attacks in…
Michigan woman posed as an ambassador, a bank owner to steal $1 million from victims to fund her lavish lifestyle. (Photo: Instagram) A Michigan businesswoman accused of falsely presenting herself as a US ambassador allegedly went on a lavish spending spree using money obtained from victims, buying a Bentley, leasing a Maserati and paying for…
Sujeet Kalkal (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Sujeet Kalkal ended India’s wait for a wrestling gold at the Asian Games 2026 with a stunning comeback in the men’s freestyle 65kg category on Friday.The 23-year-old Indian defeated Tajikistan’s Abdulmazhid Kudiyev 10-9 in a dramatic final at the Nagoya City Inae Sports Center.Kalkal was trailing 2-9 for…
