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The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose last week to 742,000, the first increase in five weeks and a sign that the resurgent viral outbreak is likely slowing the economy and forcing more companies to cut jobs.

Toy store owner Marie Boudier is grateful November has been unusually mild in Paris this year she's trying to survive France's second coronavirus lockdown by selling Lego sets and colouring books through her open front door.

Exchange operator Nasdaq Inc said on Thursday it would buy antifinancial crime software firm Verafin for $2.75 billion in cash, significantly expanding its reach in the regulatory technology market.

Actress and Bigg Boss 14 contestant Sara Gurpal celebrated her 29th birthday on November 19, 2020. She shared stunning pictures with birthday cake and balloons.

The CPI(M) said the four central agencies -- NIA, Customs, ED and CBI-- probing the gold smuggling case are "using it as a springboard to extend their inquiries into various government projects and schemes".

The notices issued in October by the ministry of urban development, amid the pandemic, have asked the artistes to move out of their accommodations by December 31 and clear all dues.

He will be treated at a city hospital as per the doctor's advice, the sources said. On November 15, Khadse's daughter Rohini had said that she had contracted the coronavirus infection.

A total of 147 vacancies were notified for Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) by the markets watchdog to hire legal as well as IT experts, researchers, and other officials for general administration.

Emphasising that there is a need to request both the union and state governments to enhance spending on health, he said the COVID-19 experience will justify an increase in expenditure on health sector.

Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey has hinted that he might run for the Governor of his home state Texas in future. The 51-year-old actor, who hails from the city of Uvalde in Texas, discussed the idea of taking a plunge into the "broken business"...

The state government's consent is mandatory for a CBI investigation in its jurisdiction and the agency cannot conduct probe without its nod, the Supreme Court has said. A bench of Justices A M Khanwilkar and B R Gavai said the provisions are in tune wi...

Praising the efforts of the Central government, the minister said some 'very bold steps' were taken to fight the pandemic in the last few months.

Indian companies will spend 100 billion rupees ($1.35 billion) over three years on 1,000 liquefied natural gas (LNG) stations along main roads and industrial corridors and in mining areas, the oil minister said on Thursday, to cut diesel consumption.

The D1 hatchback cars will start rolling out to Didi's leasing partners in major Chinese cities in the coming months, the ride-hailing giant said this week.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to carve out a leading role for Britain in a new era of global cooperation and free trade, backed by modern military and cyber capabilities.

Speaking at the Jal Pratigya event organized as part of the News18-Harpic Mission Paani campaign, vice-president Venkaiah Naidu said the country housed more than 18 per cent of the world population but had only 4 per cent renewable water resources. He sai...