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Court order protects thousands of federal workers from job loss amid ongoing US government shutdown A US federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order preventing the Donald Trump administration from laying off federal employees amid the ongoing government shutdown.Judge Susan Illston described the planned cuts as “illegal” and “exceeding authority.” During a Wednesday hearing…
Goldman Sachs has reportedly informed its staff to expect an additional round of job cuts before the end of the year, as the bank looks to achieve further savings and leverage efficiencies gained through artificial intelligence (AI). The New York-based firm plans a “limited reduction in roles across the firm” and will “constrain headcount growth…
At the US Chess Championship, the chief arbiter held an umbrella to shield Wesley So from the sun. In comparison, the nationals in India were marred by organisational chaos. NEW DELHI: “Honestly, it made me feel like I was the president of a small country,” quipped 22-year-old American Grandmaster (GM) Hans Niemann after his opening-round…
Prostate cancer is still among the most prevalent cancers of men globally, but timely detection is everything. Over recent years, medical professionals have been emphasizing the key role of a simple blood test in detecting prostate cancer at its earliest point and minimizing the chances of death by almost 21 percent. The easy-to-use screening device,…
Small businesses across the country are seeing a welcome boost in sales, thanks to recent GST cuts and the upcoming festive season.Industry bodies said that sectors like toys, textiles, footwear, and auto accessories have reported stronger demand.The ministry of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is keeping a close watch and is expected to conduct…
NEW DELHI: Shane Nigam‘s upcoming romantic drama ‘Haal’ has landed in trouble after the Censor Board of Film Certification (CBFC) suggested 15 changes in the film, including a scene where the characters eat beef biryin the movie. The release of the film ‘Haal’ is in jeopardy due to delays in certification by the CBFC.According to…
Saif Ali Khan nearly escaped death as he was attacked by a burglar who entered his house in January this year. The intruder had asked for money by keeping a knife on Jeh and now in a recent interview, Saif has said that even Jeh was cut by the knife. The actor appeared on Twinkle…
Bill Nye, famously known as “The Science Guy” and CEO of the Planetary Society, led protests on Capitol Hill earlier this month against proposed NASA budget cuts by the Trump administration. The plan would slash NASA’s funding from roughly $24 billion to $18.8 billion, a nearly 24% reduction, with science mission funding targeted for an…
Source: (iamdkbiradar/Instagram) NEW DELHI: A man recently turned his divorce into a celebration, sharing a video of himself performing a traditional milk bath ritual, or ‘Abhishekam.’ The ritual was followed by cutting a celebratory cake that read, “Happy Divorce 120 gram gold 18 lakh cash.” The video, posted on the Instagram account of user @iamdkbiradar,…
NEW DELHI: Auto retails surged by a strong 34% to a record 11.6 lakh units in the auspicious Navratri period as GST cuts – that came into effect from September 22 – as well as start of the festive season in north boosted demand. The same was 8.6 lakh units in the nine-day Navratri period…
