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125-year-old gurdwara demolished in Pakistan; distressing, says India – India Today
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US stock market today: Wall street trades mixed after job data release; Dow jumps 400 points, Nasdaq trades flat
Wall Street saw a mixed trading session as a weaker-than-expected US jobs report fueled hopes the Federal Reserve might pause interest rate hikes. The Dow and S&P 500 edged up, while the Nasdaq dipped. Investors are now betting on an 80% chance of the Fed holding rates steady, influenced by easing inflation concerns and falling
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‘Op-eds on Gaza, silence on Sikhs’: BJP questions Sonia Gandhi over Pakistan gurdwara demolition
The BJP has accused senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi of exhibiting “double standards” by remaining silent on the reported demolition of a gurdwara in Pakistan, while frequently opining on the Gaza crisis. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla highlighted this perceived hypocrisy, pointing to alleged mistreatment of minorities in Pakistan and other regions. India has officially condemned
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NHL Trade Rumor: Penguins, Rangers linked to $120M Stars scorer
Jason Robertson’s contract negotiations with the Dallas Stars are ongoing, and arbitration is a real possibility. Teams like the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers appear to be interested in the uncertainty, while Dallas is still looking for ways to keep one of the NHL’s top offensive talents before the 2026-27 season.
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No doctor’s note, no sick leave? Germany plans major workplace shake-up
Under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the government has rolled out a transformative economic reform initiative intended to enhance Germany’s financial landscape. The plan encompasses significant tax cuts for families, adjustments in the pension system that raise the retirement age, and new sick leave policies that require doctor’s notes from day one.
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‘Only those who deliver will travel’: Sports min on Asian Games selection policy
With 2026 Asian Games qualification process nearing its end, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya made clear that only those teams and athletes who can bring laurels to the country will be green lit. The extensive personal support staff will not be approved at the public’s expense.
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Japan’s Rs 1 trillion investment push in India: PM Modi and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi unveil initiatives to boost ties
Highlighting the growing economic partnership between the two nations, PM Modi said more than 100 new business agreements had been signed over the past year, paving the way for Japanese investments worth over $10 billion in India.
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US adds just 57,000 jobs in June as hiring loses momentum despite easing unemployment
US job creation significantly decelerated in June, with only 57,000 new positions added, a stark drop from May’s revised figure. While the unemployment rate dipped slightly to 4.2%, the labor force participation rate also declined. Despite job gains in sectors like healthcare and professional services, leisure and hospitality saw a notable loss. Layoffs, however, remained