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Watchdog Says USGS Chief Retaliated Against Whistleblower
The head of the U.S. Geological Survey violated federal whistleblowerprotection laws by reassigning an employee who lodged an official complaint against him, the Interior Departments inspector general office said Thursday.
Govt's Latest Incentive for All Employees Reveal Its Desire for Boosting Economy, More Maybe in Offering
All those working in state governments, PSUs, banks and in the private sector have been offered income tax exemption for payment of cash equivalent of LTC fare.
AP Bans Online Gaming and Betting, Asks Centre to Block Access to 132 Apps, Websites in State
Reddy raised concern over online gaming and online betting fast catching up as a severe social evil leading to youth getting involved in vices like gambling and betting from the comfort of their homes through their mobile phones and computers.
Why Does BJP Rake Up Pakistan Every Time Elections Are Held: Congress to Nadda
In the video tweeted by Nadda, PML-N leader Ayaz Sadiq, who was speaking in the country's national assembly, says that Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and the country's Army Chief Gen Bajwa were shivering and sweating during a meeting ove...
US Economy Posts Record Growth of 33% in Q3; Covid-19 Scarring to Last
The 33.1% annualized growth rate reported by the Commerce Department on Thursday did not ease the human tragedy inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic, with tens of millions of Americans still unemployed and more than 222,000 dead.
Wall Street Recovers On Big Tech Gains, Upbeat Economic Data
U.S. stocks gained ground on Thursday after a sharp pullback a day earlier as investors piled into technology heavyweights ahead of their earnings reports, while upbeat economic data overshadowed worries about surging coronavirus cases.
Dr Reddy's Partners With BIRAC for Trials of Russian Covid-19 Vaccine Sputnik V in India
The partnership will allow Dr Reddy's to identify and use some of BIRAC's clinical trial centres for the vaccine, which are funded under the National Biopharma Mission (NBM), implemented by the Project Management Unit-NBM at BIRAC.
Insulated Cabin, Aerial Vehicle to Deliver Food: 'High-tech' Facility for Chinese Soldiers in Eastern Ladakh
Chinese defence ministry spokesman Senior Colonel Wu Quan said that in terms of accommodation, the troops were provided with a new dismountable self-energised insulated cabin, which can be built by service members themselves.
EU Digital Boss: New Rules To Curb Big Tech Aim For Fairness
The European Union is set to propose new laws to rein in the power of big tech companies, including measures to ensure customers are protected, smaller rivals are treated fairly, and illegal content is dealt with, the bloc's digital and antitrust chief sa...
ECB Keeps Policy Unchanged But Signals Easing In December
The European Central Bank left policy unchanged on Thursday, resisting pressure to unveil more stimulus amid a new wave of the pandemic, but provided the clearest hint yet of fresh easing at its next meeting in December.
Facebook Gains Court Backing In Document Row With EU Regulators
Facebook on Thursday won backing from Europe's secondhighest court in a row with EU antitrust regulators over what the U.S. company says are excessive demands for data after a judge set specific conditions for access to its documents.
Gold Holds Steady, Tracks Dollar As Election Caution Kicks In
Gold steadied in a tight range on Thursday after falling 2% the previous day as caution crept in ahead of the U.S. elections, with bullion also contending with the dollar as a refuge for investors hedging risks from mounting COVID19 cases.
Patriarchy Not A Male-female Thing, Says 'Kaali Khuhi' Director Terrie Samundra
Patriarchy is a "deep-rooted blueprint" that people adhere to right from birth and it affects both women and men, believes "Kaali Khuhi" director Terrie Samundra. In her feature directorial debut, Samundra explores the enduring impact of female foeticide,...
Chinese Leaders Target Ascent As A 'Technology Power'
Chinas leaders vowed Thursday to speed up its development as a selfreliant technology power as a feud with Washington cuts access to U.S. components and hampers Beijings industrial ambitions.
Spotify Adds More Subscribers As Music Streaming Gets Back On Track
Spotify Technology SA on Thursday added more subscribers in the third quarter than Wall Street had expected and forecast strong growth in the current quarter as more users tuned in to its streaming music service.
Malvi Malhotra Undergoes Plastic Surgery After Stabbing Incident, Says Stalker Wanted to Injure Her Face
Actress Malvi Malhotra, who was stabbed by a stalker producer thrice, said that after injuring her stomach, he tried to injure her face as well.