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In one of the highest surges in a week, India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by USD 9.112 billion to USD 615.971 billion in the week ending December 15, 2023. This increase also marks a 20-month high in foreign exchange reserves, data released by the Reserve Bank of India showed. India’s foreign exchange reserves include cash, […]
There is a clamour for justice and peace in the Valley after the recent killing of three civilians in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. Political parties have condemned the killings and there have been protests against the inhuman incident. The three men were found dead on Friday hours after they were detained for questioning by […]
The one-way attack drone which struck a chemical tanker off Porbandar coast in Gujarat is likely to have been fired by Iran. America’s Pentagon has pointed towards the role of Iran in firing the drone on the ship which had around 20 Indian crew onboard. The attack took place around 10am local time and caused […]
New Delhi, India: The simmering feud between India’s top wrestlers and the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) took a fresh turn on Saturday, with newly elected president Sanjay Singh offering a defiant response to protests and resignations. Singh, seen as close to former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who faces sexual harassment allegations, addressed […]
Kanpur, India: Fear hangs heavy in the air of Kanpur’s export yards, where an estimated ₹100 crore worth of goods sit idly, hostage to the escalating conflict in the Red Sea. The Israel-Hamas clashes and Houthi missile attacks on cargo ships have created a perilous environment, forcing exporters to slam the brakes on shipments destined […]
Several opposition leaders, including Priyanka Chaturvedi and Supriya Shrinate, criticized Union Minister Smriti Irani’s recent comments on a potential menstruation leave policy and her remarks about the LGBTQIA+ community. The controversy stemmed from Irani’s response to a question in Parliament about whether the government was considering a menstrual hygiene policy with benefits for the LGBTQIA+ […]
Taxpayers rejoice! The Income Tax Department has released ITR forms 1 and 4, ahead of the usual March/April schedule, bringing early filing cheer to individuals and entities with an annual income up to ₹50 lakh. This applies to the assessment year (AY) 2024-25, covering income earned in the current fiscal year (April 2023-March 2024). This […]
A day after Sakshi Malik’s protest against the appointment of Brij Bhushan’s aide Sanjay Singh as the Wrestling Federation Of India (WFI) chief, Olympian Bajrang Punia announced the return of his Padma Shri Award. He headed towards PM Narendra Modi’s residence, aiming to express his discontent, though he was stopped by Delhi Police from reaching […]
The Gujarat High Court has directed a probe on a complaint of rape against Chairman and Managing Director of Cadila Pharmaceuticals Rajiv Modi, filed by a Bulgarian woman, who was an employee of the CMD. The HC set aside the ruling of the chief judicial magistrate’s court, which had rejected the woman’s complaint. The HC […]
British Indian spy Noor Inayat Khan, who was executed at the age of 30, found a special honour almost 80 years after her death in the form of a council housing block in north London, which has been named after her. Camden Council unveiled the “Noor Inayat Khan House” at a ceremony attended by local […]
Delhi’s notorious winter smog is back, prompting drastic measures from the central government. As the air quality index (AQI) soared into the “severe” category, exceeding 400, a ban on non-essential construction work has been imposed across Delhi-NCR to curb dust pollution. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Stage-III of the Graded Response Action […]
New Delhi :The Indian political landscape witnessed a dramatic showdown today as opposition leaders from the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc staged a protest under the banner “Save Democracy” at Jantar Mantar. This comes in the wake of the recent suspension of 146 MPs from Parliament’s Winter Session, which ended abruptly yesterday. Senior […]
With India facing another COVID-19 wave driven by the new JN.1 variant, Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, former Chief Scientist at the World Health Organization, issued a strong warning: Do not underestimate this variant. While seemingly less severe than previous strains, JN.1 is not a mere common cold, and Dr. Swaminathan urges caution and continued vigilance. Here […]
The Delhi High Court has asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to take appropriate action against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi, home minister Amit Shah and businessman Gautam Adani ‘pickpockets’ during a public speech. The court gave the constitutional body eight weeks to take the action. “Though the statements […]
Four soldiers were martyred and three injured when heavily armed terrorists ambushed two Army vehicles in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. The vehicles, carrying the personnel to the site of a cordon-and-search operation, came under attack at a blind curve at Dhatyar Morh between Dhera Ki Gali and Bufliaz under the jurisdiction of Surankote […]
Indian student Gurashman Singh Bhatia, who was missing for around a week in the United Kingdom, was found dead inside a lake in Canary Wharf in London, the UK Metropolitan police informed in a statement. The Met Police said the 23-year-old had been reported missing after a night out with friends. The Tower Hamlets Police […]
Actor Jacqueline Fernandez has moved a Delhi court, seeking immediate directions to restrain alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar from issuing any letters, messages or statements related to her to the media. Jacqueline has prayed the court to issues directions to the probe agency EOW and the Superintendent of Jail, Mandoli, to immediately restrain/refrain Chandrashekhar from issuing […]
Get ready, tech enthusiasts! Samsung is bringing two brand-new 5G smartphones to India in time for the holiday season. The Galaxy A25 5G and Galaxy A15 5G, unveiled earlier in Vietnam, are set to land on December 26th at 12:30 PM IST. Both phones promise powerful performance, vibrant displays, and long-lasting batteries, making them attractive […]
New Delhi: In a move raising eyebrows and concerns, On Thursday, Parliament passed a new Telecommunications Bill granting the government expanded control over the telecom sector. The bill, hailed by the government as a modernization effort, allows for temporarily seizing telecom networks during national security emergencies and opens alternative means for allocating satellite spectrum. One […]
New Delhi: Sanjay Singh, riding the wave of Brij Bhushan’s legacy, was crowned the new president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Thursday, solidifying his faction’s control over the embattled sports body. The outcome, a foregone conclusion for many, leaves a bitter taste for those who yearned for change after months of athlete […]
