MUMBAI: The rupee closed at a record 93.98/$ on Monday, down 35 paise from its previous close of 92.63. In the process, it breached its prior low of 93.73 and briefly slipped past 94 after market hours. Sensing the impact of the West Asia conflict on the Indian economy through inflation, growth and current account…
NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday cleared its players to take part in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 after consultations with government authorities.In a statement issued on Monday, the board said it had been in touch with the Ministry of Youth & Sports and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before taking…
Sunil Gavaskar and Ranveer Singh (Agency Image) With the Indian Premier League 2026 season just days away, an unexpected topic has captured the nation’s attention — Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, the film has triggered a frenzy across the country, cutting through even the IPL buzz.The spy-action sequel, released…
Rain lashed parts of Punjab and Haryana on Friday, with temperatures hovering below normal limits.For the second consecutive day, rain lashed Chandigarh throughout the day, and the showers led to a sharp drop in mercury here. The maximum here dropped to 18.8 degrees Celsius, ten notches below normal, according to the MeT.Ambala, Panchkula, Narnaul, Rohtak,…
Samsung recently expanded its mid-range A-series with two new smartphones — Galaxy A55 and A35. The more expensive Samsung Galaxy A55 starts at Rs 39,999 and is the first mid-range Smartphone from Samsung to come with 12GB RAM. However, the 12GB RAM variant is priced at Rs 45,999. The smartphone features a Full HD+ display,…
The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) has started the online application process for recruitment to multiple uniformed posts. Candidates can apply for a total of 984 vacancies, including Constable, Fireman and Special Tiger Guard posts.As per the official notice, only online applications will be accepted. Applications sent through any other mode will be rejected.Important…
NEW DELHI: To boost IAF’s strength, India is set to conclude several big contracts in the financial year 2026-27, including deals for buying 114 Rafale fighter jets, up to 60 medium transport aircraft (MTA) and additional airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) systems, the defence ministry has told a parliamentary panel.“There is an increase of…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Monday sought the Nagpur Parsi panchayat’s response on a Parsi woman’s petition challenging the constitutional validity of the religious custom which excommunicated her for marrying a non-Parsi man. She termed the custom gender discriminatory as the rule does not apply to a Parsi man who marries a non-Parsi woman.Appearing for Dina…
In the temperate rainforests of Chile’s Alerce Costero National Park, deep in the ground, is an ancient conifer called ‘Gran Abuelo’ that has been protecting a hidden secret for thousands of years. A recent study published in the journal Biodiversity and Conservation has revealed the tree’s greatest value lies in what is hidden beneath the…
The Middle East conflict continues to squeeze global energy supplies as the war drags on, sending ripples of concern across markets worldwide. Against this uncertain backdrop, Saudi Arabia, appears long prepared for a worst-case scenario like this. The kingdom has effectively pressed the “contingency plan” button after the Strait of Hormuz was disrupted following US…