The Indian rupee slipped to a record low of 88.75 against the US dollar on Tuesday, a fall of 47 paise that exporters said will improve price competitiveness in global markets, even as they flagged risks from volatility and higher import costs.Import-heavy sectors such as gems and jewellery, petroleum and electronics may derive limited benefit…
Dickie Bird (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird has passed away at the age of 92. Bird, whose first-class playing career was cut short by injury, went on to become one of the most renowned umpires in the sport. He officiated in 66 Tests and 76 one-day internationals, including three World…
Salman Khan‘s long-running blackbuck poaching case, was back in the headlines, with the Rajasthan High Court hearing two petitions. About Tuesday’s hearing According to reports, Justice Sandeep Shah, heard a plea filed by Khan, challenging his conviction and seeking acquittal. The court also heard the state government’s Leave to Appeal, which was a request to…
Asaduddin Owaisi (ANI image) NEW DELHI: AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi will kickstart his party’s Bihar Assembly election campaign with a four-day “Seemanchal Nyay Yatra” from September 24 to 27 in the Seemanchal region of the state.According to a release from AIMIM on Tuesday, the Yatra will begin from Kishanganj and cover various Assembly constituencies in…
Shell faces low oil prices and US tariff uncertainty (Image credits: X @Shell) US President Donald Trump’s tariffs are creating uncertainty into the global economy, impacting investment decisions more than supply chain costs, said Shell India’s Robin Mooldijk, president of projects and technology.“The primary effect is on our supply chain. It becomes more expensive and…
Dinesh Karthik will captain Team India in the Hong Kong sixes, and will play alongside R Ashwin (Images via Getty Images) A very familiar face in Indian cricket will lead the side at the Hong Kong Sixes 2025, bringing experience and wicketkeeping flair to the quickfire format. Tournament organisers on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of…
Pawan Kalyan’s ‘They Call Him OG’ faces pre-release turbulence as overseas distributors express frustration over delayed content delivery. Premiere shows in North America are being delisted, causing financial losses. A Norway-based distributor, 4 Seasons Creations, voiced concerns about the impact of these delays, potentially jeopardizing the film’s success and the future of overseas distribution. Post…
NEW DELHI: A soldier died from a bullet fired from his service rifle outside a military hospital in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. Police have started inquest proceedings to ascertain whether the soldier died of accidental firing or committed suicide, they said. The soldier-driver was waiting in a parked medicine…
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has temporarily put on hold its earlier order allowing employees to adopt the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), stating that the matter is still under consideration. “It is to inform that the matter regarding implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for the employees of the Central Board is still…
India’s six-wicket win in Super Four was India’s second win over Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup, having also beaten them comfortably in the group stage. (ACC Photo) NEW DELHI: After India crushed Pakistan by six wickets in their Asia Cup 2025 clash on Sunday, skipper Suryakumar Yadav made a striking remark — urging everyone…
