Applications for unemployment benefits in the United States rose last week but continued to remain at historically low levels despite inflationary pressures and broader economic headwinds, AP reported. The US Labor Department said on Thursday that initial jobless claims increased by 10,000 to 200,000 for the week ending May 2. The figure was lower than…
The administration of Donald Trump has proposed cutting federal funding for tribal colleges and universities for the second consecutive year, according to a budget plan released last week.The fiscal year 2027 proposal includes a $1.5 trillion increase in defence spending while reducing funding for programmes linked to trust and treaty responsibilities to tribal nations. It…
India’s export diversification strategy gained momentum in FY26, with ships, boats, telecom instruments, pulses, marine products, graphite and explosives emerging as key growth drivers as exporters entered new markets and added fresh product-country combinations, according to an ET report.According to an analysis by the commerce department, India expanded its export footprint through 1,821 new principal…
South Africa’s Connor Esterhuizen joins Gujarat Titans. (ANI Photo) Gujarat Titans have brought in promising South African wicketkeeper-batter Connor Esterhuizen as a replacement for England’s Tom Banton, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2026 season due to a finger injury.The 24-year-old Esterhuizen arrives with a rising reputation after…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for April 7, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
RCB opener Phil Salt (Image: ANI) Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to receive a massive boost ahead of the IPL 2026 playoffs, with explosive England opener Phil Salt likely to rejoin the squad after spending nearly a month on the sidelines due to injury.According to ESPNcricinfo, Salt is expected to return later this week to…
Famed actress Priyanka Chopra is currently busy with her return to Indian cinema. After ‘Varanasi’ with Mahesh Babu, the star is already working on another project alongside that. Earlier this month, Chopra was spotted at the Golden Temple offering her prayers and volunteering in the kitchen. Recently, she visited the religious spot again to offer…
You’ll wake up with a bright mind and a quicker smile. The Moon teams up with Mercury for you, and the day feels like a clear sky after sticky heat.It is easy to feel joy and excitement. You might go to a gathering for friends or a family gathering, perhaps a lunch invitation or birthday…
Rohit Sharma (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) MUMBAI: Rohit Sharma has been in the news more due to his dodgy fitness than his batting in IPL-2026. Hampered by the recurrence of an old hamstring injury, the 39-year-old batter has played eight matches for the Mumbai Indians, in which he has scored 283 runs at an average of…
Actor Sameera Reddy, who is currently promoting her upcoming film ‘Aakhri Sawal’ with Sanjay Dutt, has shared her perspective on the ongoing debate around 8-hour work shifts in the film industry. For those not in the know, conversation picked up after reports claimed that Deepika Padukone had sought shorter workdays for Spirit and the sequel…