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A marine helps a woman cross a flooded street in Poza Rica (Image credits: AP) TIANGUISTENGO: When a river that winds through the mountains of central Mexico suddenly turned into a crushing wall of water this week, it practically wiped the 400-person village of Chapula off the map. Residents only had time to shout, warning…
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned on Tuesday that the sharp slowdown in US hiring poses increasing risks to the economy, suggesting the central bank may reduce its key interest rate two more times before the year ends.In written remarks ahead of a meeting of the National Association of Business Economics in Philadelphia, Powell noted…
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned on Tuesday that the sharp slowdown in US hiring poses increasing risks to the economy, suggesting the central bank may reduce its key interest rate two more times before the year ends.In written remarks ahead of a meeting of the National Association of Business Economics in Philadelphia, Powell noted…
Prediabetes affects over one in three adults in the United States and is defined by elevated blood sugar levels that are not yet high enough for a diabetes diagnosis. If left unmanaged, roughly 70% of those with prediabetes may develop type 2 diabetes, increasing the risk of complications such as heart disease, kidney damage, and…
JPMorgan Chase on Monday unveiled a $1.5 trillion plan to bolster key US industries, including rare minerals, shipbuilding, and nuclear energy, in a move it described as critical for national security and economic resilience.The US banking giant, which manages assets of about $3.8 trillion, said it would deploy direct equity and venture capital investments of…
CHENNAI: If you think the GST windfall is restricted to new cars this festival season, think again. With new cars – particularly sub- Rs10 lakh models – now cheaper by 7% to 10.6% (depending on the model and variant), used car prices are seeing a knock-on effect. According to top used car marketers, comparable models…
Panaji: Goa’s rental and taxi operators are likely to see a 7.8% reduction in on-road vehicle costs for new vehicles following the recent rationalisation of GST rates, significantly improving the profitability of local auto, taxi, and bike-rental businesses.However, existing rental vehicle dealers said customers are unlikely to benefit from this change as operational costs continue…
Ever wondered if we can somehow reduce the risk of lifestyle diseases like heart, diabetes, and cognitive decline, by as much as half? No, there is no magical pill, but the answer lies in your very own body. Yes, that is right! Movement is one of the most powerful tools for anti-ageing, and reducing the…
NEW DELHI: With the campaign for Bihar elections gathering pace, PM Modi on Saturday launched two mega central schemes with a total outlay of Rs 35,440 crore to transform 100 low-performing agri-districts and increase production of pulses to reduce imports, urging farmers to focus on both selfreliance and exports.Addressing a gathering of farmers and farm…
Maruti Suzuki India is intensifying efforts to boost sales of its entry-level cars, aiming to achieve record volumes for the Alto and S-Presso in the ongoing fiscal 2026. The company is relying on aggressive price reductions, festive finance schemes, and a focused push to attract two-wheeler riders into the four-wheeler segment.According to sources familiar with…
