The rupee extended its losing streak for an eighth consecutive session on Tuesday, tumbling 50 paise to close at a record low of 96.70 against the US dollar amid elevated crude oil prices, persistent foreign fund outflows and a stronger dollar driven by global risk aversion, PTI reported.The rupee, which has emerged as Asia’s worst-performing…
Newly sworn-in Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar congratulates Ramalinga Reddy as he takes the oath as a minister during the swearing-in ceremony of the new Karnataka government at Lok Bhavan, in Bengaluru on Wednesday. BENGALURU: Senior Congress leader and Karnataka minister R Ramalinga Reddy tendered his resignation just two days after taking oath as minister,…
Stock market rally today (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex rallied strongly in trade on Friday on hopes that the US and Iran will be able strike a peace deal. The Sensex soared more than 1,500 points, while the Nifty50 reclaimed the 23,500 mark. The sharp rally boosted the cumulative market capitalisation…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called it a defining moment for India’s democracy as he strongly pitched for greater representation of women in policymaking while addressing the women’s reservation Bill and delimitation in the Lok Sabha during a special session of Parliament.As the Bill was tabled in the lower house, he asserted,…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s performances, fitness and insatiable appetite for runs have left Indian selectors with little doubt over his place in the 2027 ODI World Cup plans, but former India wicketkeeper and selector Saba Karim believes Rohit Sharma still has plenty of work to do if he…
Professional golfer Aaron Rai’s career-defining moment wasn’t a win, but meeting Gaurika Bishnoi at the 2018 Hero Indian Open. Their shared passion for golf and mutual understanding have forged a strong partnership, with Rai crediting Bishnoi for his personal and professional growth. The couple now practices together, highlighting their supportive and competitive dynamic. For most…