US labour market holds firm: Jobless claims fall to 216,000; layoffs stay low despite corporate cuts

Recent Views 11 Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, signalling continued stability in the labour market even as several large companies announced job cuts. According to AP, jobless claims fell by 6,000 to 216,000 in the week ending November 22, undershooting economists’ expectations of 230,000.Applications for unemployment aid — a key proxy for…

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Dhanteras 2025: Gold purchases decline in volume on high prices; Car deliveries create records

Recent Views 5 NEW DELHI: The high prices of gold and silver somewhat dampened buyer sentiments this Dhanteras as people purchased more on expectations of a further surge, even as cars, two-wheelers and consumer electronics such as televisions saw strong buying on the day considered auspicious for new purchases. Car deliveries, which peak during Dhanteras,…

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Shocking! Harbhajan Singh questions Rohit Sharma’s removal as ODI captain – ‘I’m bit disappointed’ | Cricket News

Recent Views 6 Shubman Gill’s appointment as India’s ODI captain has generated both excitement and debate in cricketing circles. Speaking about the development, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh praised Gill’s leadership in Test cricket and welcomed the opportunity for him to helm the white-ball side.“First of all, congratulations to Shubman Gill. He’s been leading the…

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Karnataka seeks larger water share in river linking projects | Bengaluru News

Recent Views 17 Bengaluru: Deputy chief minister and water resources minister DK Shivakumar Wednesday said Karnataka has urged the Centre to increase the state’s water allocation under the river linking projects, arguing that the quantity proposed by the National Water Development Authority (NWDA) is inadequate.Addressing a press conference at Karnataka Bhavan in New Delhi after…

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