Strong consumer spending and steady business investment helped cushion the US economy in the second quarter, but a surge in imports dragged overall growth to its slowest pace this year, even as inflation showed further signs of easing.Data released by the commerce department on Thursday showed that the world’s largest economy grew at an annual…
The hidden reason rulers leave a small space before the zero mark. Image credit – Gemini It seems that one of the most obvious instruments of everyday life is a ruler. However, many people have already noticed the presence of an intriguing feature in rulers. This gap before the zero mark is not just a…
A prominent Indian-origin Democrat, Fort Bend County judge KP George has been found guilty of money laundering as he stole from his donors by making two transfers of $46,500 from his campaign account to his personal account. His attorney, however, contested that it was not stealing but repayment. George was facing two felony charges of…
NEW DELHI: India on Thursday said Bangladesh’s remarks on alleged “pushback” incidents must be viewed in the context of the repatriation of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, while urging Dhaka to expedite pending nationality verification cases.Responding to remarks made by Bangladesh foreign minister Khalilur Rahman following the BJP’s victory in the West Bengal assembly elections, ministry of…
India discarded over 17.4 lakh blood components in 2025 NEW DELHI: India discarded over 17.4 lakh blood components in 2025, even as blood collection reached a record 1.58 crore units, according to state-wise data tabled in the Rajya Sabha, highlighting continued challenges in blood inventory management despite a steady rise in donations.Available official data indicate…
Ajinkya Rahane scored only 8 runs from 10 balls during the KKR vs SRH match in the IPL. (ANI) Ajinkya Rahane is not one to be explosive behind the microphone. That changed, a wee bit, on Thursday after Kolkata Knight Riders skipper addressed the media after their 65-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the ongoing…
On the digital front, SBI’s YONO platform continues to be a key differentiator. The platform has scaled up significantly, with nearly 100 million registered users, and accounted for 66 per cent of savings account openings in FY25. The revamped YONO Business platform has further strengthened the bank’s digital ecosystem, now supporting around 4.4 million corporates…
NEW DELHI: While 82% of the census houselisting work is already complete in the national Capital, the enumerators are dealing with a different challenge: reluctance on part of certain sections — migrants, occupants of “unauthorised” settlements and owners of residential buildings with multiple rented units — to enumerate due to preconceived notions and misplaced fears…
An Immigration attorney said H-1B visa holders who got fired in the mass layoff of Oracle should act quickly in the 60-day grace period. Immigration attorney Gabriela Urizar said H-1B visa holders who unfortunately got fired in the major Oracle layoff that impacted 30,000 across the world, should act promptly to remain legal in the…
The Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium will host the BWF World Championships from August 17 in New Delhi. (Image: TimesofIndia.com) New Delhi: The Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi has received a fresh coat of paint, new infrastructure, and swanky lights ahead of the BWF World Championships, which return to India after a 17-year gap….
