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The rupee slipped 10 paise to close at 89.98 against the US dollar on Thursday, marking a weak start to the first trading session of 2026, as sustained foreign fund outflows and a subdued domestic equity market weighed on investor sentiment, PTI reported.Forex traders said the USD/INR pair moved in a narrow range during the…
TRICHY: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday positioned NDA as a credible alternative to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu and called upon the people to support the alliance to bring transparent governance and faster development to the state.Speaking at the NDA rally in Trichy, Modi said the upcoming election was the most important election in…
PM Modi with Ram Sutar (Image/X@narendramodi) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed deep grief over the passing of legendary sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar, offering condolences and remembering him as an artist whose creations gave enduring form to India’s history, culture and national pride. Sutar, best known as the designer of the Statue…
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha struck a confident and defiant tone after guiding his side to a convincing 32-run victory over the United States in their Group A clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, declaring that Pakistan’s unique cricketing identity remains their biggest strength….
Introduction India is the second-largest producer of food in the world with heavy reliance on agriculture, the primary livelihood for its rural population. The sector faces a number of challenges to meet the increasing food demand of the Indian populace in offering them food security, the state of having reliable access to sufficient quantity of affordable…
RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh Congress accused the BJP govt of patronising hooliganism after men arrested for vandalising Christmas decorations at a Raipur mall were released on bail and accorded a hero’s welcome with garlands, slogans, and a procession. The party alleged that the public celebration of the accused exposed official backing for mob violence.The party on…
MUMBAI: Prism, the parent company of Oyo, has filed draft IPO papers with markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) through the confidential route, people aware of the matter said, making its third attempt at going public. The company is seeking to raise up to Rs 6,650 crore through fresh issues of shares…
Picture source: X/Kyiv Independednt At least five people were killed and 19 others injured after a Russian drone strike hit a market in the frontline Ukrainian city of Nikopol on Saturday morning, Ukraine’s prosecutor general’s office said.Earlier, regional governor Oleksandr Ganja said in a Telegram post that three women and two men were killed. A…
Planetary Positions at the Beginning of 2026 At the start of 2026, your ascendant lord, Jupiter, will move into Gemini in the seventh house. He is in a pretty good place right now. This transit will help you make clear and sure decisions regarding your job. Your personal life will be calmer, and you and…
In this week’s edition, a fundamental American promise is under scrutiny as the battle over birthright citizenship reaches the Supreme Court, raising deep anxieties for Indian-origin families. We also track the shifting power equations in Washington, where uncertainty looms over one of the most prominent Indian-American faces in Trump’s inner circle. And beyond policy and…
