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…
Stock Market Live Today: Asian shares rally Asian equities moved higher on Monday after Iranian negotiators indicated that discussions with the United States had made headway, easing concerns that the fragile peace process was at risk of collapsing. Supporting the positive sentiment, officials from Qatar and Pakistan issued a joint statement saying that the opening…
Your public image gets a boost today. Seniors, mentors, or authority figures are more willing to support you, and that support can steady your whole day.The Sun and Jupiter energise your career zone, so respect comes through visible effort and mature behaviour. If you’ve been waiting for recognition, this is a promising day to show…
What started with concerns about access to clean drinking water eventually led three Indian teenagers to an idea that could offer a remarkably simple way of tackling microplastic contamination. Vivaan Chhawchharia, Ariana Agarwal and Avyana Mehta, all 16, developed Plas-Stick, a biodegradable powder made from discarded tamarind seeds that can bind tiny plastic particles in…
Representative image (Picture credit: Reuters) A Delta Air Lines flight was apparently struck by fireworks while descending into Chicago Midway International Airport during Fourth of July celebrations, prompting a federal investigation into the incident.According to news agency AP, the pilot of Delta Flight 1076 reported the incident to air traffic controllers moments before landing on…
The fire reportedly started after an air-conditioner compressor exploded inside the nursery, according to rescue sources. 15 newborns died after a fire broke out in the gynaecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad on Wednesday.According to PIMS officials, the nursery housed 16 newborns when the fire broke out, with only…
French carmaker Citroen has teased the updated version of its entry-level electric hatchback for India. The refreshed model is expected to arrive as the new Citroen eC3 X. The teaser confirms a series of cosmetic upgrades for the EV. Besides that, it is also expected to gain some new features. Here’s a quick look at…
Less than 24 hours after guiding Ireland to a 2-0 T20I series win over India, head coach Heinrich Malan stepped down from his role with immediate effect.Ireland completed a 2-0 sweep after beating India by one run in the second T20I on Sunday. It was Ireland’s first-ever series win over India in any format. They…
Some days begin with a firm step. The process begins with a slow pause. You might feel that you require someone to tell you, “Yes, you’re on the right track,” before you can move forward. The Moon reduces confidence this morning and Saturn can weigh down your thoughts. Be careful not to mistake doubts about…
Houssein Hamze was sleeping in his home one night when he woke up to the sound of a dog barking. Alarmed, he got up to check on the dog, his first rescue pet and moments later, a bomb dropped next to his home with a piece of shrapnel landing just where he had been sleeping…
A rare floating home in San Francisco’s Mission Creek has returned to the property market, with the three-bedroom residence listed for $1.749 million. The unusual sale was reported by SFGATE and CBS San Francisco, while the current listing from City Real Estate confirms the asking price and specifications. Scroll down to read more…The home at…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is on the verge of creating history. If India hand him a debut in the first T20I against Ireland in Belfast on Friday, the 15-year-old will become the youngest player to represent India in international cricket, going past Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record.Sooryavanshi will be 15 years and 91 days old if he takes…
