The Indian rupee depreciated 9.88 per cent against the US dollar in FY26, marking its steepest annual decline in 14 years, according to market data as reported PTI.The last comparable fall was in FY12, when the domestic currency had dropped 12.4 per cent amid a widening current account deficit of 4.2 per cent.The sharp depreciation…
NEW DELHI: A long-pending reform to expand women’s representation in legislatures is gathering broad political support, with senior leaders welcoming the proposed implementation of 33% reservation from 2029, even as they flagged concerns over inclusivity.Former President Pratibha Patil, former Lok Sabha speaker Meira Kumar and BSP chief Mayawati said the move would strengthen India’s democratic…
TVS Motor Company has launched the updated 2026 Apache RTR 160 4V. As part of this update, the model gets a series of feature upgrades across its variants. Here’s a quick look at some of the key details. 2026 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V: What’s new One of the biggest highlights is the introduction of…
NEW DELHI: Out of 294 candidates contesting the upcoming Puducherry assembly elections, 66 contestants (23%) have declared criminal cases, including 38 (13%) facing serious charges, according to the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). Criminal facing criminal cases in Puducherry The analysis is based on affidavits filed by the candidates with the Election Commission of India…
No renovation required: Simple styling tricks that create a high-end look on a budget With the cost of living still top of mind, many homeowners want to refresh their spaces this spring without committing to expensive renovations. The good news? A more luxurious-looking home is not necessarily an expensive one.From paint colours that evoke high-end…
CHENNAI: Ahead of the April 23 election for the 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly, the Election Commission of India on Wednesday replaced the state’s chief secretary, N Muruganandam, with senior bureaucrat M Sai Kumar and DGP (armed police, vigilance and anti-corruption) S Davidson Devasirvatham with Sandeep Mittal, a 1995-batch IPS officer, a decision that drew an…
After a month-long war and depleted infrastructure, economic strains can multiply for Iran following Unites States’ decision to blockade its ports at the Strait of Hormuz after the talks between both the sides faltered in Pakistan last weekend.The blockade could cost Iran up to $435 million or Rs 4,081 crore a day in economic damage,…
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday laid the foundation stones for ophthalmology, oncology and joint replacement centres at Army Hospital (Research & Referral) and new infrastructure at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantonment.Speaking at the 262nd Army Medical Corps Raising Day celebrations, Rajnath said, “Military medical services within the country and neighbouring nations have emerged…
Nasa’s Boeing rocket just propelled astronauts farther into space than ever before, but the Trump administration is looking to competitors for a replacement. About a week before the $24 billion Space Launch System (SLS) pushed the four crew members of the Artemis II mission around the moon, Nasa asked Boeing rivals what options they could…
SAP CEO Christian Klein has warned employees that the company’s shift to artificial intelligence will not be easy, saying it could be as difficult as its earlier transition to cloud computing. Klein made the remark as SAP continues to reshape its business for the AI era, amid growing pressure from investors and rapid changes in…