The formal labour market in January experienced a slowdown as fewer fresh jobs were created during the month, the latest payroll data released by the Employee Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Sunday shows. In January 2024, the number of new monthly subscribers under the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) declined by nearly 4 per… Continue reading Fresh formal job creation slows down in January, shows EPFO data | Economy & Policy News
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Manipur reports fresh violence, 15 houses torched, 1 person shot
Security personnel fired several rounds of tear gas shells to disperse the mob and bring the situation under control, they added | File photo Fifteen houses were set on fire in Manipur’s Imphal West district where fresh violence broke out, officials said on Sunday. The incident happened on Saturday evening at Langol Games… Continue reading Manipur reports fresh violence, 15 houses torched, 1 person shot
Insurgent held after fresh violence in Manipur, ammunition seized: Army
The Indian Army on Saturday said it had apprehended one armed insurgent and recovered “war-like stores” during a search operation launched hours after three people died in a fresh wave of violence in Manipur’s Bishnupur district. One self-loading rifle, ammunition and war-like stores were recovered during the operation. The Spear Corps of… Continue reading Insurgent held after fresh violence in Manipur, ammunition seized: Army
Fresh spell of rain in Delhi, IMD forecasts light showers for Sunday
There was a fresh spell of rain in the national capital on Saturday morning with the maximum temperature settling at 33.5 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season’s average, the India Meteorological Department said. The minimum temperature settled at 25.2 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season’s average, the IMD added. The… Continue reading Fresh spell of rain in Delhi, IMD forecasts light showers for Sunday
Fresh batch of pilgrims leaves for Amarnath Yatra, praises army’s effort
Pilgrims during the Amarnath Yatra A fresh batch of pilgrims left from the Pantha Chowk base camp in Srinagar on Saturday morning for the Amarnath Cave shrine. The enthusiastic pilgrims, who will take Baltal and Pahalgam routes to reach the holy shrine, raised ‘Bam Bam Bhole’ slogans. “We feel proud to see… Continue reading Fresh batch of pilgrims leaves for Amarnath Yatra, praises army’s effort
Fresh spell of rain in national capital, minimum temperature 25.2 deg C
Vehicles ply on roads during rains, in New Delhi (Photo: PTI) There was a fresh spell of rain in the national capital on Saturday morning and the minimum temperature settled at 25.2 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season’s average, the India Meteorological Department said. The department predicted generally cloudy skies with moderate… Continue reading Fresh spell of rain in national capital, minimum temperature 25.2 deg C
3 killed, 3 injured in fresh violence in Manipur, curfew hours cut
Three persons including a father-son duo were killed by militants in Manipur’s Bishnupur district late night on Friday, police said. The three were gunned down while they were sleeping and later slashed with swords at Kwakta in the district, police said on Saturday morning, adding that the assailants came from Churachandpur. “The… Continue reading 3 killed, 3 injured in fresh violence in Manipur, curfew hours cut
FPI inflows hit 11-month high in July, lift benchmarks to fresh highs
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought Indian shares worth Rs 46,618 crore ($5.63 billion) on a net basis in July, data from the National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) showed on Friday. This is the highest monthly FPI inflows since August 2022. Sustained FPI inflows have powered the uptick in the blue-chip Nifty 50 and… Continue reading FPI inflows hit 11-month high in July, lift benchmarks to fresh highs
Amazon Fresh begins offering grocery delivery for non-Prime members
Amazon has begun offering its Fresh grocery delivery service to customers who aren’t Prime members. The initial rollout will only be available in a dozen cities, including Boston, Phoenix, Dallas and San Francisco, the company told customers Wednesday in an emailed announcement. Previously, Amazon had only offered grocery deliveries for Prime members,… Continue reading Amazon Fresh begins offering grocery delivery for non-Prime members
In fresh violence, eatery set on fire in Gurugram, shops vandalised
Gurugram: Police personnel stand guard to maintain law and order after clashes between two groups, at Sohna in Gurugram district, Tuesday, Aug 1, 2023. The clashes erupted following an attempt to stop a VHP procession in nearby Nuh district which spr A mob set fire to an eatery and vandalised adjoining shops in Gurugram’s… Continue reading In fresh violence, eatery set on fire in Gurugram, shops vandalised