Washington DC unemployment at a high for third straight month: District’s July rate reaches 6% mark; federal cuts, court-backed layoffs fuel rise

Unemployment on rise in Washington (AI-image) US capitol Washington DC maintained the nation’s highest seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for three consecutive months, according to recent Bureau of Labour Statistics data released on Tuesday.The District’s July unemployment rate reached 6%, primarily due to extensive federal workforce reductions implemented by President Donald Trump‘s Department of Government Efficiency….

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Auto sector drive: Nitin Gadkari sets 5-year goal to make India no.1 globally, highlights Rs 22 lakh crore growth and logistics gains

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said the government’s aim is to make India’s automobile industry the number one in the world within the next five years.Launching a report prepared by The Express Industry Council of India (EICI) and KPMG, Gadkari said the outlook for the express industry is also promising.“The size of Indian automobile…

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ITR filing: What is updated income tax return and ITR-U? Who can file & what you can’t change – top points to know

ITR filing: Taxpayers who miss the regular deadline for filing their income tax return get an additional chance through the updated income tax return (ITR-U) facility, introduced under Section 139(8A) of the Income Tax Act. This option allows individuals to correct errors, add omitted income, or rectify misreporting even after the due dates for belated…

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Fed succession race: US Treasury chief Scott Bessent says interviews for new chair to begin September 1, 11 candidates in fray

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said that interviews for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s replacement are expected to start around September 1, with 11 candidates under consideration.President Donald Trump’s choice of the next Fed chief is being closely tracked, especially after his repeated criticism of the central bank for holding back on interest…

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US market today: Stocks mixed as retailers post earnings, investors await Powell speech and Ukraine talks

Wall Street stocks were mixed in early trade on Tuesday as major US retailers began reporting quarterly results, while investors awaited Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s policy remarks later this week.Around 15 minutes into trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.4% to 45,084.70. The broad-based S&P 500 was flat at 6,447.61, while the tech-heavy…

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GST reforms to boost stock markets; Nifty50 could reach 28,000 by September 2026: Report

The stock markets could have significant advancement in the upcoming year, driven by the government’s GST rationalisation initiative, which is anticipated to enhance economic growth and market sentiment.Emkay Research’s analysis, cited by news agency ANI, suggests the Nifty 50 index could reach 28,000 by September 2026, leading the brokerage firm to revise its market outlook…

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HDFC Bank customers take note: Some services to be offline for maintenance — check date, time, duration and affected operations

HDFC Bank services to face outage HDFC Bank has notified its customers about temporary interruptions in specific customer care services, including WhatsApp chat banking and SMS banking facilities, in-between August 22, 2025 and August 23, 2025.According to the Economic Times report, the bank is implementing necessary system upgrades to improve the overall banking experience, resulting…

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Crypto regulation in India: CBDT asks stakeholders on regulation, compliance; VDA oversight, tax-compliance in focus

Apex taxation authority has inquired with cryptocurrency stakeholders about the necessity of new virtual digital assets (VDA) legislation, its administrative oversight, and the impact of current tax policies on trade migration. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has also sought feedback regarding the 1% tax-deducted-at-source (TDS) rate, potential adjustments, and the possibility of loss…

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