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The world's biggest economy added 254,000 jobs last month, the Department of Labor said. This was markedly higher than August's 159,000 number, which was also revised higher. The unemployment rate dipped from 4.2 percent to 4.1 percent, added the report.

HDFC bank, Yes bank, CSB Bank and Karur Vysya Bank reported higher deposit growth print than credit growth, in a reversal of the sectoral trend of credit growth outpacing deposit growth over the past two years. India’s largest private sector lender HDFC Bank grew deposits by 15.1% year-on-year at the end of the September quarter taking its total deposit base to Rs 25 lakh crore. Sequentially deposits grew by 5% as it added Rs 1.2 lakh crore worth of deposits in one quarter alone. «Deposit growth is the metric that matters the most for HDFC Bank and it looks healthy, and going by the other banks’ headline metrics that have come in, there is a clear improvement in the liquidity environment,» said Pranav Gundlapalle, head, India financials at Bernstein.

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Supreme Court has dismissed a batch of pleas seeking review of its judgment which held that states are constitutionally empowered to make sub-classifications within the Scheduled Castes for granting reservation. A seven-judge Constitution bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices B R Gavai, Vikram Nath, Bela Trivedi, Pankaj Mithal, Manoj Misra and Satish Chandra Sharma said there is no error apparent on the face of the record. The top court also rejected applications for listing the review petitions in open court. Justice Trivedi, who had written a separate dissenting judgment in the case, was also part of seven-judge bench which dismissed the pleas seeking review of the majority verdict.

HDFC Bank continued its drive to aggressively grow its deposit base by adding more than Rs 1.2 lakh crore worth of deposits in the September quarter provisional numbers showed. The lender grew its deposit by 15.1% at the end of the September quarter taking its total deposit base to Rs 25 lakh crore. Sequentially deposits grew by 5%. «Overall, we see this as a good set of numbers and if the margin is stable despite the slower loan growth, it would provide greater confidence on a quicker normalization story,» said Pranav Gundlapalle, head, India financials at Bernstein. «We could even see a continuation of the healthy margin improvement story if there had been a substantial decline in borrowings during the quarter.»

Middle East, India on Friday said that it has not yet initiated an evacuation process to bring back Indians from Israel, Iran, and other countries in the region. During the weekly briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasised that flight services are still available for those who wish to return to India. Jaiswal further talked about India's stance on the ongoing tensions, saying «We issued a statement a few days back expressing deep concern — we said that the violence and the situation is of deep concern for us. We had reiterated a call for restraint by all concerned and also the protection of civilians.»

Samantha Ruth Prabhu, known for her commitment to wellness, has expanded her approach by incorporating aromatherapy into her routine. She recently shared her experience during her "healing journey." In a recent post, Samantha mentioned, «When I was on my healing journey and went for treatment abroad, aromatherapy became an unexpected source of comfort and healing for me. I realized just how much the healers in the West were using the power of essential oils to enhance well-being. It made such a difference to my health.»

economic welfare corporation for the state's Jain community. It was also decided to set up financial development corporations for communities like Bari, Teli, Hindu Khatik, Lonari, which are part of the OBC segment, while grants of up to Rs 10 lakh will be given to cultural and educational institutions belonging to the Buddhist community. In the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, it was decided to waive non-agricultural tax on residential buildings outside gaothans, buildings for commercial and industrial use etc. The cabinet also approved a proposal by the tourism department to enhance the jail term and fine amount for those destroying ancient and historical sites. As per the proposal, the jail term could extend up to two years and the fine would be Rs 1 lakh.

MS Dhoni has increased his investment in the drone start-up Garuda Aerospace, which is preparing for an IPO. While the exact amount of the investment has not been publicly disclosed, sources indicate that Dhoni has invested Rs 4 crore, raising his stake in the company to 1.1%. “I am proud to be part of Garuda's journey as they expand globally and make a positive impact on agriculture, defence, Industry 4.0, and the consumer drone sector,” Dhoni stated. Agnishwar Jayaprakash, the Founder and CEO of Garuda Aerospace, expressed his admiration for Dhoni, saying, «Mahi Bhai has inspired all of us at Garuda Aerospace. His encouragement and unwavering support motivate each of us to deliver our best.»

Amit Shah on Friday asked the management of the Ahmedabad District Co-operative (ADC) Bank to take up the responsibility of providing health, nutrition and education-related services in the district. Shah, who has served as the chairman of the bank in the past, asked officials to prepare a detailed project on these aspects and try to implement it on the ground with the help of other cooperative entities. The Union minister was addressing people associated with the bank and other cooperative entities at Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre in Gandhinagar in a programme to mark the institution's centenary. "ADC Bank should take up the responsibility of providing health, nutrition and education-related services in Ahmedabad district with the help of other cooperative entities and free the Central and state governments from the responsibility," he said.

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Harsh Goenka was quick to weigh in on Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath’s recent remarks about why Indians seem to dislike wealthy individuals. During an event in Bangalore, Kamath had responded to this question. Goenka, the billionaire chairman of RPG Enterprises, offered his perspective, stating that Indians do, in fact, celebrate “good billionaires” like Ratan Tata, Azim Premji, and Anand Mahindra. These figures, Goenka emphasized, are admired for their humility, philanthropy, and the values they represent. Goenka further elaborated that the issue isn’t wealth itself but how it is used. Those who flaunt their riches, engage in corruption, or prioritize personal gain over societal good are the ones who face public resentment, he said. According to him, wealth should be seen as a tool for positive societal impact, and those who use it for good are celebrated, while others are disliked for their ostentatious displays and unethical practices.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has said that the laddu adulteration issue is just a tip of the iceberg and there are many more decisions taken during the previous regime that have to be investigated. Addressing a rally here on Thursday, he said he was not blaming the YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy personally for the laddu adulteration, but the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) board, which was constituted during the previous regime. A day before the Supreme Court is expected to hear the case on the allegation of using animal fat in making Tirupati laddu, Kalyan said he wanted to communicate to the judiciary that Jagan was facing several charges including corruption allegations and it has to consider before giving a decision (in laddu adulteration case). «Laddu prasadam adulteration is a tip of the iceberg. We don't know how many crores of rupees they collected during the tenure of (the last) five years. That has to be investigated,» the Deputy CM said.

ballistic missiles and was largely thwarted by Israel's air defense systems. Below are some ways Israel, backed by the United States, could strike back.

Hera spacecraft on a groundbreaking mission to study the aftermath of NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), which deliberately crashed into the asteroid Dimorphos in 2022. This marked the first real test of Earth's planetary defences, with the goal of deflecting a potential planet-threatening asteroid. Hera will inspect the asteroid to understand the damage caused by the impact and gather crucial data about Dimorphos.

tractor trolley in this Uttar Pradesh district in the early hours of Friday, police said. The incident took place around 1 am on G T Road, between Kachhawan and Mirzamurad on the Mirzapur-Varanasi border, Superintendent of Police (Mirzapur) Abhinandan said. «The tractor trolley, carrying 13 labourers who were returning from construction work in Bhadohi district, was hit from behind by the truck that had gone out of the driver's control,» the SP said. On being alerted, the SP and other senior officers rushed to the scene to oversee the rescue operations.

Israel's military campaign to eradicate Hamas in retaliation for the October 7 attack has weakened it by killing several of its leaders and thousands of fighters, and by reducing swaths of the territory it rules to rubble. But the Palestinian militant group has not been crushed outright, and a year on from its unprecedented attack on Israel, an end to its hold over Gaza remains elusive. Hamas sparked the Gaza war by sending hundreds of fighters across the border into Israel on October 7, 2023, to attack communities in the south.

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