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Wellington, Nov 1 (IANS) New Zealand’s unemployment rate was 3.9 per cent in the September quarter, compared with 3.6 per cent last quarter, according to the statistics department Stats NZ on Wednesday.”The unemployment rate increased over the past year, up from 3.2 percent in the September 2022 quarter,” Xinhua news agency quoted Stats NZ work and wellbeing senior manager Victoria Treliving as saying.The underutilisation rate was 10.4 percent in the September 2023 quarter, which compared with 9.9 per cent for the previous quarter, and 8.9 per cent from the previous year, Treliving said, adding underutilisation is a broader measure of…

Canberra, Nov 1 (IANS) A search is currently underway for the body of a man who was attacked by a shark while surfing in the state of South Australia (SA), authorities said on Wednesday.The 55-year-old man was surfing at a beach at Streaky Bay, more than 450 km west of Adelaide on the Great Australian Bight, when he was attacked and dragged underwater by the shark at about 10:20 a.m. on Tuesday, reports Xinhua news agency.SA Police initially said a person was seriously injured in the attack but later said emergency services were searching for the man’s body and the…

Speaking about the launch, Isha M Ambani, Director, Reliance Industries Limited, said, “Our envisioning of the Jio World Plaza is aimed at bringing the best global brands to India as well as highlighting the prowess and craftsmanship of top Indian brands, and hence create a very unique retail experience. Our pursuit of excellence, innovation, and enhancing customer experience continues to propel us in every venture. The Jio World Plaza is more than a retail destination; it’s an embodiment of aesthetics, culture, and leisure.”The Plaza is designed as an exclusive hub for retail, leisure, and dining. Spanning four levels across a…

San Francisco, Oct 19 (IANS) Google has slashed dozens of jobs in its news division amid slowed growth and uncertain economic conditions, the media reported. At least 40-45 workers in Google News have lost their jobs, according to an Alphabet Workers Union spokesperson, CNBC reported late on Wednesday.“We’re deeply committed to a vibrant information ecosystem, and news is a part of that long-term investment,” a company spokesperson was quoted as saying in the report.“We’ve made some internal changes to streamline our organisation. A small number of employees were impacted. We’re supporting everyone with a transition period, outplacement services and severance…

New York, Oct 19 (IANS) A Sikh teen who was punched multiple times onboard a Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) bus in New York City said that he was left “angered and shaken by the attack”. The 19-year-old was riding on a shuttle bus on Sunday morning near 118th Street and Liberty Avenue in Richmond Hill when a suspect attacked and attempted to remove his turban.“I am shaken and angered by this attack. I believe that no one should be assaulted or harassed because of how they look, and everyone should be able to go about their business in public in…

Developed by researchers at the Duke University, the single nanoparticle vaccine can fight SARS-CoV-2 — which is the virus that causes Covid-19, another form of SARS coronavirus that can infect humans, and a MERS coronavirus that has led to periodic, deadly outbreaks around the world.“We are making important progress toward a broadly protective coronavirus vaccine,” said senior author Kevin O. Saunders, associate director of the Duke Human Vaccine Institute.“These are pathogens that cause or have the potential to cause significant human infections and loss of life, and a single vaccine that provides protection could slow down or even prevent another…

The incident took place in the limits ofPeriyapatnapolice station and the accused father has been arrested, said police.The accused was identified as Ganesh, a resident of Makodu village near Periyapatna town. Police said the accused and his wife Laxmi had three children. First two are daughters and Laxmi died during the delivery of the third child.Ganesh had left his two daughters in the village with his mother Anjanamma, and had taken his son to Bengaluru. Later, he returned to the village and resided with his mother. Four days ago, he fought with his mother and took his one-and-half-year-old son away…

During the company’s Q3 earnings call late on Wednesday, Musk said: “Why did I sleep in the factory so many times? Because it mattered. What about all the people that have to come to the factory and build the cars? What about all of the people that have to go to the restaurant and make your food, and deliver your food?”He told analysts on the question about working from home. Musk had earlier called remote work “morally wrong”.In an interview with CNBC in May this year, Musk said: “Silicon Valley ‘laptop classes’ need to get off their ‘moral high horse’…

Panaji police informed that the accused is originally from Nepal and had been working at a store in the coastal state.”The incident occurred four days ago, when the mother of victim was not at home. We have arrested the accused person after investigating the case,” the police added.A case has been registered under relevant sections.–IANSsbk/ksk

Among the brands they trust and turn to is realme, a name synonymous with innovation, quality, and affordability. realme is all set to make it even more special.As the festive season approaches, realme is gearing up for a surge in demand. The festive period holds immense significance in India, bringing people together to celebrate and seek out new products that enhance their lives.This year, realme anticipates a moderate increase in sales, driven by the positive sentiment among consumers, the brand’s innovative offerings, and the competitive market conditions. The festive season is the perfect time for consumers to invest in products…