The Russian currency Ruble emerged as the top-performing major currency against the US dollar this year, surging 45% since January. This unexpected strength caught Russian officials off guard and poses challenges for the country’s war-affected economy. The currency is now trading around 78 per dollar, similar to levels before Russia’s Ukraine invasion, as reported by…
Players of Alpine SG Pipers pose with trophy after winning the Global Chess League 2025. (PTI Photo) NAGPUR: Two of the three Global Chess League (GCL) debutants, and three Candidates who will soon become opponents, took time to settle into their groove. Once they started gelling well, they underlined their supremacy in the third edition…
Samantha Ruth Prabhu has plenty to be thankful for as 2025 draws to a close. The year marked several personal and professional milestones for the actor. From launching her own production house to backing her first film ‘Subham’, it was a good year for her professionally. And as the year reached its finale, Samantha added…
Karnataka: Returning from prayers, 4 youths killed in bike crash near Chikkaballapura CHIKKABALLAPURA: Four youths were killed on the spot when the motorcycle they were travelling on collided head-on with a tipper near Ajjavara village on the outskirts of Chikkaballapura, which is 70 kms from Bengaluru, on Thursday night. The accident occurred around 9.30 pm,…
There has been a massive surge in Russian alcohol exports to India in 2025. Shipments increased nearly four times, as compared to last year. Data from Russia’s Federal Centre for Agricultural Export Development, shows exports of spirits, mainly vodka, having reached 520 tonnes worth $900,000 in the first ten months of the year.According to the…
South Africa chief coach Shukri Conrad, left, talks with captain Temba Bavuma. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has addressed the controversy surrounding Proteas head coach Shukri Conrad’s “grovel” comment during the recent tour of India, admitting the phrasing was unfortunate while insisting it reflected the intensity of a fiercely contested Test…
Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal became parents to a baby boy on November 7. The couple is yet to announce their baby’s name. However, Katrina has now dropped first picture since the arrival of her little one. Earlier, Vicky had shared a picture on their anniversary this month. But now Katrina has given fans a…
NEW DELHI: The Himachal Medical Officers’ Association has announced a mass leave on December 26, demanding the revocation of the suspension of a resident doctor in connection with an alleged assault on a patient at the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC). The association has also called for legal action against those responsible in…
Navi Mumbai International Airport (PTI) NEW DELHI: The greenfield Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) became operational on Thursday, nearly three decades after it was conceived to ease congestion at Mumbai’s primary airport.An IndiGo Airbus A320 from Bengaluru made a landing at 8 am and was welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute, marking the start…
Tristan Stubbs in action for Sunrisers Eastern Cape during the third season of SA20. (Sportzpics) Tristan Stubbs, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Rashid Khan, Faf du Plessis and Aiden Markram will lead the lines when the SA20 fourth season gets underway on Friday (December 26). In the absence of the traditional Boxing Day Test and a…
