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India's unemployment rate fell to 5% in August on rural revival

Rural unemployment fell to an eight-month low of 4.1 per cent, while the labour force participation rate rose to a six-month high of 55.6 per cent in August.

12 yrs of sacrifices & locked login: Wife's LinkedIn post on Oracle layoffs

He worked through Holi and Diwali, birthdays and anniversaries, stayed on call during vacations and even logged in from a hospital while his wife underwent surgery.

Houthi strikes on Saudi threaten Bab-el-Mandeb navigation, security: India

The Iran-backed Houthi militant group had attacked Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, which is considered very crucial for the supply of crude oil.

Datanomics: India top waste generator, makes progress in recycling

According to global metrics, India's per capita waste generation was the highest among the top 10 economies in the world in 2024

Fragmented rules complicate building safety oversight across Indian cities

Differing rules across states and cities, uneven adoption of the National Building Code, and weak enforcement have complicated construction oversight even as Indian cities expand rapidly

New-age private firms build critical-minerals supply chain in India

From Zimbabwean mines and domestic refineries to battery recycling, Lohum, Altmin, Attero and Navprakriti are building alternative sources of lithium amid country's high import dependence

Delhi govt doubles monthly incentive for ASHA workers to Rs 6,000

Gupta chaired a Cabinet meeting where the decision to improve the monthly incentive was approved.

Gen Z, Gen Alpha generations must put nation first: FM Sitharaman

Sitharaman urged young graduates to take up leadership, put national interest first and focus on what they can contribute to the country

Police to question Google over 500K fake Gmail IDs linked to bomb hoax

Gujarat police will question Google over safeguards after uncovering 513,847 fake Gmail accounts used in a network sending hoax bomb threats

Delhi High Court seeks OpenAI reply on ANI challenge to copyright ruling

ANI has challenged a single judge's order denying interim relief in its copyright suit against OpenAI, arguing that Indian law provides for 'fair dealing', not 'fair use'

Delhi HC asks RBI to mediate PayU, banks, Visa row over merchant codes

The court asked the RBI to nominate a senior officer to facilitate talks and resolve the dispute over merchant classification and interchange fee claims within 30 days.

Odisha AI CoE gets MeitY nod, Blue Cloud to invest ₹4 crore in centre

STPI will implement the Bhubaneswar centre under the IndiaAI Mission, with Blue Cloud providing funding, industry leadership, mentorship and strategic support to startups

SC leaves public servant question in Chitra Ramkrishna case to trial court

The Supreme Court declined to interfere with the Delhi HC order, allowing Chitra Ramkrishna to contest her classification as a 'public servant' before the trial court

Delhi HC quashes seven ITAT orders in Patanjali case, flags 'undue haste'

The Delhi High Court found procedural deficiencies and lack of reasoning in the ITAT's handling of seven appeals, and ordered fresh adjudication by another bench

India-US military exercise begins with focus on drones, battle groups

The 22nd edition of Yudh Abhyas will involve around 1,200 personnel from the two armies, with training being conducted in Uttarakhand and Rajasthan

India's unemployment rate slips to six-month low of 5% in August

Rural unemployment fell to 4.1% from 4.5% in July, its lowest since January, while urban unemployment edged up to 6.8% from 6.7%, National Statistics Office data showed

Arunachal CM praises engineers for their role in state development

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu said engineers have an important responsibility in transforming ideas into projects that improve people's lives and contribute to economic growth and development

Odisha board rejects Dara Singh release plea over communal harmony concern

The Sentence Review Board cited the potential societal ramifications of Dara Singh's release and an August 15 gathering outside Kendujhar district jail

Delhi govt to provide hostel facilities to 10,000 students: CM Rekha Gupta

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said work is already underway to provide students with safe, supportive accommodation as part of the Delhi government's effort to ease concerns over stay and food

Himalayan glaciers melting 65% faster, 80% volume at risk by 2100: Study

The study done by global consultancy Systemiq said that about one-third of Himalayan glacier mass loss is linked to South Asian black carbon