US sales data: Retail sales rise 0.6% in November as holiday spending picks up; wholesale inflation stays modest

US retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in November as holiday shopping gathered momentum, following a revised 0.1% decline in October, according to data released by the Commerce Department. The report was delayed by more than a month due to the 43-day federal government shutdown, AP reported.Retail sales had edged up 0.1% in September, after…

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ADB lending to India: ADB pledges $4.26 billion in 2025 sovereign lending; focus on jobs, energy transition and cities

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed $4.258 billion in sovereign lending to India in 2025, supporting projects across workforce skilling, renewable energy, urban infrastructure, metro and rail networks, healthcare services and ecotourism, the multilateral lender said on Friday, reported PTI.Of the 16 new projects committed during the year, nearly 32% were in the human and…

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Dubai ruler’s surprise at Qudra Lakes leaves kids smiling and the internet emotional |

A leisurely family excursion to Qudra Lakes in Dubai took an extraordinary turn when they encountered Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The Prime Minister’s heartfelt engagement, from blessing the youngsters to enjoying cold coffee together, transformed their day into an unforgettable experience. A weekend outing at Qudra Lakes in Dubai turned into a memory…

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‘Right time to step aside’: Days after mass layoffs, Washington Post CEO Will Lewis resigns

Will Lewis, publisher and CEO of The Washington Post (AP file photo) The Washington Post’s publisher and CEO Will Lewis resigned on Saturday, just days after laying off 300 journalists. His sudden departure comes amid strong criticism from staff over his handling of the newspaper’s financial troubles and recent mass layoffs. Jeff D’Onofrio, the company’s…

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Dhurandhar Full Movie Collection: ‘Dhurandhar’ box office collections Day 14: Ranveer Singh–Akshaye Khanna starrer ends historic Week 2 with lowest daily earnings amid ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ release; worldwide collections cross Rs 700 crore |

Director Aditya Dhar’s spy action thriller ‘Dhurandhar’, starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna in the lead roles, wrapped up its second week at the box office with its lowest single-day collection so far. The film that has been rewriting box office record books, scored its lowest collection on its second Thursday, since its release on…

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Nevada Regents approve tuition hike at public colleges to cover $46.5 million gap

Nevada universities raise tuition as budget pressures grow Nevada’s public colleges and universities will raise tuition over the next three years after the state’s Board of Regents approved an increase aimed at preventing faculty layoffs and academic cuts, according to reporting by The Nevada Independent. The decision affects all eight public higher education institutions under…

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