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Reserve Bank of India’s special swap facility to attract foreign currency brought in $20.72 billion till July 17, with most of the money coming through Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank), or FCNR(B), deposits.The RBI said on Monday that the concessional swap scheme has seen steady foreign exchange inflows since it was launched on June 8, 2026….
‘Power does not last forever’: Rahul Gandhi’s warning to police after tear gas, lathi-charge on NEET protesters NEW DELHI: Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday warned police officers that ‘power does not last forever’ and ‘accountability will certainly be enforced’, saying the Constitution, not the government is…
September 15 cutoff for F-1 students seeking ‘duration of status’ protection The final rule issued recently by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has replaced the long-standing ‘duration of status’ (D/S) regime (whereby students could stay in the US as long as they were studying) with fixed periods of admission of a maximum of four…
The opposition parties in the BMC demanded that the proposal be sent back to the administration for reconsideration Mumbai: Corporators across party lines raised the issue of birth and death certificates at the BMC general body meeting on Monday, pointing out that citizens are facing difficulties in obtaining birth certificates following the recent controversy over…
The minister also told the Rajya Sabha that there is currently “no decision” to raise ethanol blending beyond 20 per cent. (ANI photo) Amid ongoing debate on E20 petrol, the government on Monday said there is no confirmed evidence linking ethanol-blended petrol (E20) to widespread engine failures or vehicle breakdowns, pointing to both scientific studies…
Kevin Keegan dies aged 75 (Getty Images) Kevin Keegan, one of English football’s most celebrated figures, has died at the age of 75. His family confirmed the news on Monday, revealing he had been fighting cancer since his diagnosis earlier this year. A double Ballon d’Or winner, a Liverpool great, the man who gave Newcastle…
Flowerhorn cichlids are aquarium fish prized for their bright-gold colour and prominent head humps. Photograph: Lillian Suwanrumpha/AFP/Getty Images A human-bred aquarium fish prized for its bright gold colour and distinctive head hump has escaped into a volcanic crater lake in the Philippines, where scientists fear it is threatening native wildlife and spreading into local aquaculture.Flowerhorn…
Hema Malini says ‘Protest karne se toh kuch kaam nahi hoga’, refuses to comment on Dharmendra Pradhan resignation demand amid CJP protests near Parliament Actor and BJP MP Hema Malini addressed the ongoing protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) near Parliament, saying that dialogue, not demonstrations, is the way to resolve issues. The…
Peacocks are often admired for their dazzling feathers and graceful appearance, but there is much more to these iconic birds than their colourful displays. Found across forests, farmlands, and even city parks in many parts of the world, peafowl have evolved some surprising traits that help them survive in the wild.From their unusual family life…
Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 final For years, Spanish football has been synonymous with control – of the ball, of space, of tempo. On Sunday night at New York New Jersey Stadium, Spain produced perhaps the ultimate expression of that philosophy, reducing defending champions Argentina and Lionel Messi to mere passengers in the…
