White House officials defend Trump’s firing of BLS chief over job data shake-up

White House officials defend Trump’s firing of BLS chief over job data shake-up

Donald Trump administration’s top economic advisers on Sunday stood by the US president’s decision to fire Erika McEntarfer, the head of the Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS), amid increasing criticism that the move could erode confidence in official US economic data. Speaking to CBS’ Face the Nation, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the president…

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Karnataka chief secretary urges stronger academia-industry collaboration to align education with job market needs – Times of India

Karnataka chief secretary urges stronger academia-industry collaboration to align education with job market needs – Times of India

BENGALURU: Chief Secretary of Karnataka, Shalini Rajneesh, on Saturday underscored the need for stronger collaboration between industry and academia, urging stakeholders to align education with emerging job roles.Speaking at the CII Southern Regional Council Meeting in Bengaluru, Rajneesh highlighted the state’s commitment to industry-friendly policies, youth empowerment, and inclusive skilling.“There is a greater need for…

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What forced Vinay Prasad to exit top job at US FDA in just 3 months

What forced Vinay Prasad to exit top job at US FDA in just 3 months

The US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) top vaccine official, Vinay Prasad, stepped down in less than three months after his appointment, following intense scrutiny over his regulatory decisions and political attacks from conservative activists. His stringent oversight of biopharmaceutical company Sarepta Therapeutics’ gene therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a severe genetic disorder, sparked…

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‘Halt all terminations…’: TCS layoffs prompt NITES to write to Labour Minister; IT employee union wants stay on 12,000 job losses – Times of India

‘Halt all terminations…’: TCS layoffs prompt NITES to write to Labour Minister; IT employee union wants stay on 12,000 job losses – Times of India

TCS layoffs: NITES has written a letter to Union labour minister Mansukh Mandaviya, voicing concerns regarding the mass sackings. (AI image) The news of TCS layoffs has led to Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) writing to Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. India’s biggest IT services firm, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Sunday said it would…

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College student claims to pose as Xavi in email to AIFF for India coach job: Report

College student claims to pose as Xavi in email to AIFF for India coach job: Report

The Indian footballing community was left amazed when reports emerged that the legendary Spanish footballer, Xavi Hernandez, had applied for the role as Head Coach of the Indian men’s football team. But the excitement was soon turned to disappointment after the All India Football Federation (AIFF) highlighted that they could not confirm whether the application…

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IND vs ENG 4th Test: Ex-India cricketer slams critics, defends captain Shubman Gill – ‘He will learn on the job’ | Cricket News – Times of India

IND vs ENG 4th Test: Ex-India cricketer slams critics, defends captain Shubman Gill – ‘He will learn on the job’ | Cricket News – Times of India

India’s captain Shubman Gill plays a shot on the fourth day of the fourth cricket test match between England and India at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England, July 26, 2025.(AP Photo/Jon Super) Former India cricketer Deep Dasgupta has slammed critics and defended young India captain Shubman Gill.The continued omission of left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav…

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Indian football: Xavi, Kewell, Fowler – who all applied for India coach job and who are the contenders? | Football News – Times of India

Indian football: Xavi, Kewell, Fowler – who all applied for India coach job and who are the contenders? | Football News – Times of India

Xavi Hernandez was the Head Coach of FC Barcelona in 2024 (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) The All India Football Federation may not have found its next head coach yet, but the hiring process has already delivered an unexpected twist in Xavi Hernandez. The iconic Spanish midfielder and former Barcelona manager, was among the 170…

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