The rupee appreciated by 34 paise to close at 95.26 against the US dollar on Monday, marking its third consecutive session of gains, amid improving global sentiment over a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran.According to news agency PTI, the rupee strengthened as optimism grew around easing tensions in West Asia and…
NEW DELHI: The ongoing West Asia conflict and concerns over energy supplies have prompted govt to explore faster rollout of flexible-fuel vehicles (FFVs), which can run on blended petrol as well as 100% ethanol. At a meeting called by the petroleum ministry on Saturday, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) flagged the need to address consumer concerns,…
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi said on Saturday that agreements yielded by his recent five-nation tour will unlock “new doors of new economy” for the youth, emphasising that India’s presence in fields of clean energy, critical minerals and sustainable development will receive a boost due to tie-ups with these countries.After distributing over 51,000 appointment letters…
Vijay, aka Thalapathy Vijay, has registered a hisoric victory with his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026. Interestingly, May 4 — the day of the election results — also marked Trisha Krishnan’s birthday, setting off a wave of chatter online. ‘Double celebrations’ Amid ongoing rumours linking Vijay and Trisha,…
India has underscored its strategic priorities for a stable and secure Indo-Pacific through high-level diplomatic outreach and academic engagement in Singapore.In a post on X on Friday, the defence ministry said that defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue 2026, “engaged with leading think tanks and academia on strengthening the…
NEW DELHI: Top aide of Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay met Union minister Bhupendra Singh on Saturday. Rebel TMC MP Satabdi Roy was also present at the meeting.Bandyopadhyay’s name was not in the list of 19 of 20 rebel TMC MPs who have expressed their willingness to side with the National Democratic…
A Russian businessman has been ordered by a UK court to hand over more than £100 million in money and assets to his ex-wife after it emerged he had been living a secret double life.Mikhail Kroupeev and Elena Kroupeeva were married in 1988 and spent over three decades together before their relationship broke down. The…
Director Imtiaz Ali reveals ‘Safar’ from ‘Jab Harry Met Sejal’ evolved from a blues track to a ‘country meets blues’ feel, capturing modern life’s restlessness. He highlights Irshad Kamil’s lyrics, ‘idhar ka hi hoon na, udhar ka raha, safar ka hi tha main safar ka raha’, as embodying the contemporary human’s state of flux. Imtiaz…
DMK leader A Raja (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: DMK leader A Raja has issued a legal notice to a YouTube channel over a controversial audio clip attributed to him. He claimed that the recording is fabricated using artificial intelligence and selectively edited to misrepresent his speech.“The audio clip circulated as if I spoke. It has been…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for May 21, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…