US jobs data: Weekly jobless claims rise to 2.19 lakh; labour market steady despite global uncertainties

Applications for unemployment benefits in the US rose last week but remained within a stable range, indicating resilience in the labour market despite global economic uncertainties, AP reported.Initial jobless claims increased by 16,000 to 2,19,000 for the week ending April 4, up from 2,03,000 in the previous week and higher than analysts’ expectations of 2,10,000,…

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KHATI CORNER | Bhubaneswar News

AI muddleInternationally acclaimed sand sculptor Sudarsan Patnaik was recently taken by surprise when Bollywood showman Subhash Ghai sent him an appreciation message, thanking him for making a fabulous sand sculpture of Ghai himself. Taking to X, Ghai showered praise on Sudarsan, calling him the finest sand artist in India. It was all very flattering, except…

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Jewar airport connectivity: Delhi–Mumbai Expressway link with Noida International Airport gets fresh push; check details

The Union Cabinet has approved a revised capital cost of Rs 3,630.77 crore for the construction of a 31.42 km greenfield connectivity corridor linking the upcoming Noida International Airport at Jewar with the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway network, a move aimed at strengthening transport access to the airport and boosting logistics across the National Capital Region (NCR).The…

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Current account deficit widens to $13.2bn in Q3

India’s external accounts have deteriorated modestly, though less than expected. Data released by the RBI showed that the current account deficit (CAD) widened to $13.2 billion or 1.3% of GDP, in Dec quarter of FY26 from $11.3 billion (1.1% of GDP) a year earlier.The slippage was driven largely by merchandise trade, as exports to the…

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