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The latest surveys of Chinese factory managers show the economy weakening in recent weeks, as the government ratchets up stimulus

More than 90,000 residents in a county east of Atlanta have been told to keep sheltering in place a day after a chemical plant fire sent a massive plume of dark smoke high into the sky that could been seen for miles

An investigation focused on three of the world’s largest shrimp producers claims that as big Western supermarkets make windfall profits, their aggressive pursuit of ever-lower wholesale prices is causing misery for people on the bottom end of the suppl...

festive season, Swiggy Instamart has rolled out 24x7 free delivery services across Delhi-NCR, TOI reported. The quick commerce platform will now offer rapid delivery of tens of thousands of products within 10-15 minutes, providing consumers in Delhi, Gurgaon, and Noida with round-the-clock access to groceries, snacks, and other essentials. This new service comes as the festive season kicks into high gear, with a surge in late-night and last-minute orders expected as consumers prepare for celebrations like Diwali.

James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios, has addressed recent rumors circulating about potential films centered on Batman villains. With Robert Pattinson's The Batman franchise running separately from the new DC Universe, there has been increasing speculation about various projects involving the Dark Knight's rogues' gallery. Gunn, who is set to debut his version of Batman in the upcoming film The Brave and the Bold, took to social media to respond directly to these rumors. In particular, a rumor had surfaced suggesting that Matt Reeves, the director behind The Batman, was developing a solo film for the iconic Batman villain, Mr. Freeze, as mentioned in a report by Screenrant. Fans of the DC Universe were eager to hear more, prompting Gunn to weigh in and clear up the situation.

Internships have increasingly become a preferred mode of candidate selection for many corporations and most students and corporates prefer 4 to 6 months (one semester) of internships as an appropriate time for learning, says a report. According to a report by AI-powered recruitment automation firm HirePro students (53 per cent), colleges (40 per cent) and corporates (57 per cent) prefer internships that last for 4-6 months (one semester) as it is neither too long nor too short. Students see internships as an opportunity to learn the real-world nuances of what they study in classrooms, while being mentored by a knowledgeable expert, said the report. For corporations, it found that it is a great way to closely observe a candidate and see how quickly they can learn and start delivering on tasks. However, colleges endorse 10-12 months long internships for students to be industry-ready, it added.

Rescue operations sought to find survivors and deliver supplies across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee in areas where torrential rains brought by Hurricane Helene caused havoc. Residents face power cuts, supply shortages, blocked roads and broken communication lines in often mountainous terrain.

UP government has sought explanations from various district administrations for their poor performance in the disposal of the people's complaints received through the Integrated Grievance Redressal System (IGRS), CM Helpline, and “Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas”. According to a press release, CM Yogi Adityanath has been receiving reports regarding delays and inaction in the matter relating to the people’s grievances for the past several days. The government has identified such districts and asked the DMs and SSPs concerned to give explanation in all such matters. The government may act against the officers who failed to ensure proper disposal of the people’s grievances received through different means. The matter relating to the delay in the disposal of people’s grievances came to the light during a review meeting held recently by the CM Yogi Adityanath. At the meeting, CM Yogi asked about the performance of different districts in addressing the people’s grievances which were received through IGRS, CM Helpline and Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas.

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was then tracked down, spied upon, and then ultimately killed by Israeli agencies, reveal reports. This comes in after the pager and walkie-talkie blasts in parts of the Middle East, which saw hundreds of Hezbollah's top officials get injured, with multiple deaths of some of the Hezbollah's premier brackets.

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critical minerals this week, two Indian government sources said, as the two countries try to bolster trade ties despite diplomatic hiccups. They are expected to sign an agreement to partner and cooperate in the area of critical minerals during Indian trade minister Piyush Goyal's visit to Washington, the sources said. Goyal is scheduled to be in the U.S. this week to discuss ways to deepen overall bilateral trade ties, according to one of the sources, weeks before the White House's preparation for a leadership change following the presidential election later this year.

Ram Bilas Sharma, who is credited with establishing the BJP in Haryana and is now being called the state unit's «vat-vriksha», says he holds no grudges against anybody for being denied a ticket for the assembly polls and will continue to serve the party. The 74-year-old five-time MLA from Mahendragarh and a three-time state minister had filed his nomination for the poll as the BJP delayed the announcement of its nominee till the eleventh hour. But the party convinced him to back out in support of official candidate Kanvar Singh. «I have given more than five decades to the party. (Former prime minister Atal Bihari) Vajpayee ji used to tell me that I have to stick to Haryana and establish the party's base in the state and I continue to do so,» Sharma told PTI in an interview. «Many of my fellow politicians have switched sides but I stayed and will continue to do so. The party might have some reasons to deny me a ticket but I have no grudges,» he said.

Edmonton city hall shooting.“While some extremists are assessed to have a primary motivation, others are influenced by a combination of beliefs,” said the Strategic Threat Assessment.“This phenomenon is occurring in Canada,” according to the June 4, 2024, report by the government’s Integrated Terrorism Assessment Centre (ITAC).Also called composite extremism, it is “driven by a myriad of messaging within mainstream social discourse as well as extremist propaganda that is internalized by an individual,” it said.“Variations of this phenomena have been referred to as composite violent extremism, salad bar extremism, or mixed, unstable, or unclear (MUU) extremism,” the ITAC report said.The Canadian Security Intelligence Service released a redacted version of the document to Global News under the Access to Information Act.The report partly focused on a Jan. 23 attack at Edmonton city hall.

Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., says possible port strikes across America could really 'exacerbate' supply chain problems on 'The Evening Edit.' 

hiring. This system, intended to improve the recruitment process, was automatically rejecting all job candidates, including the manager's own application.

earthquake of 4.2 magnitude was recorded in Maharashtra's Amravati district on Monday afternoon, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. There was no report of any casualty or loss of property, Amravati's Resident Deputy Collector Anil Bhatkar said. The quake struck the district at 1.37 pm, the NCS said. Mild tremors were felt at places in Chikaldhara, Katkumbh, Churni, Pachdongri talukas and Melghat area, Bhatkar said.

Motilal Oswal named HCL Technologies, LTIMindtree, Persistent Systems and Coforge as its top picks in the sector. “Among Tier-I players, we prefer HCLT and LTIM for their strong capabilities in data engineering, ER&D offerings (HCLT) and ERP modernization, making them well-suited for pre-GenAI spending. For Tier-II players, our top picks are PSYS and COFORGE, both poised for strong performance,” said the domestic brokerage firm in its report.

S P Oswal, chairperson of the Vardhman Group and a Padma Bhushan awardee, fell victim to a cyber fraud scheme that cost him ₹7 crore. The Ludhiana Police reported that two suspects from Assam and Bengal were arrested after the incident, and ₹5.2 crore was recovered from them. This case marks one of the largest seizures in India's cybercrime history.

Family travel in India is increasingly guided by the preferences of Gen Alpha and Gen Z, revealed a new survey that found an overwhelming 93 per cent of young travellers are now actively contributing to their family's vacation planning. The findings, part of «Small Voices, Big Choices: Hilton 2025 Trends Report», suggest a significant shift in family travel planning with India's youngest generation taking the charge and shaping the future of the travel industry. «A striking 93 per cent of Generation Alpha and Generation Z in India actively shape family travel plans, now positioning them as key decision-makers in the travel process,» reads the report, adding that 76 per cent of Indian parents (compared to 70 per cent globally) choose vacation destinations based on their children's interests. Generation Alpha, aged 14 and younger, accounts for a quarter of India's population, while Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, represents 30 per cent.