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The Reserve Bank of India has asked state-run oil refiners to reduce spot dollar purchases and use a special credit line for their foreign exchange needs, as part of efforts to ease pressure on the rupee, according to a Reuters report.The central bank has urged refiners to access the facility through State Bank of India…
The ongoing Iran–US–Israel conflict has dealt a severe blow to Iran’s top leadership, with a series of high-profile killings targeting the country’s political and military command structure. While US President Donald Trump has claimed the war has effectively led to a “regime change,” Tehran has moved quickly to replace key figures and maintain continuity in…
Image made with help of AI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has already moved from monthly to 15-day credit reporting from January 1, 2025. Now, it has issued draft rules that push the system further: by July 1, 2026, banks and NBFCs will have to update your credit data with bureaus every week.Here’s what…
Gold futures rallied sharply on Monday, touching fresh record highs in domestic and international markets as investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid rising geopolitical tensions and renewed focus on developments around the US Federal Reserve.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for February delivery jumped by Rs 2,431, or 1.8%, to hit a record…
Barren Island, the only active volcano in the Indian subcontinent, rises dramatically from the Andaman Sea, offering a stark contrast to the idyllic beaches of the region. While most travellers associate the Andamans with white sands, turquoise waters, and coral dives, Barren Island presents a far more raw and untamed side of nature. Its eruptions,…
RCB icons Virat Kohli, AB de Villers and Chris Gayle (Image: X) Virat Kohli opened up on the deep emotional bond he shares with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, explaining how the franchise not only shaped his own cricketing journey but also helped global stars like AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle become iconic figures among Indian…
Massive Fire in Indirapuram Housing Society NEW DELHI: A massive fire broke out at the Gaur Green Avenue society in Abhay Khand, Indirapuram, on Wednesday morning. Fire tenders rushed to the spot soon after the blaze was reported, as thick plumes of smoke billowed from the residential complex. Around 5 to 6 flats have been…
NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday expressed his confidence that he would complete the tenure of five years as the chief minister. He further added that the final decision shall ultimately land in the hands of the Congress high command.In response to his statement, Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar extended his best…
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) was the largest voluntary organisation in the world but also “the most misunderstood”.Addressing an event held as part of the RSS centenary celebrations, Bhagwat said the programme had been organised to help people gain a better understanding of the organisation, which he…
India’s “Chicken neck” is all set for a new connectivity boost!In a bid to strengthen regional connectivity to India’s North-eastern States, Indian Railways has announced plans to construct a new underground railway line through the Siliguri Corridor, commonly known as the “Chicken’s Neck”. Union minister for railways, information & broadcasting and electronics & information technology,…
