The rupee plunged by 82 paise, or nearly 1 per cent, to settle at an all-time low of 93.71 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by persistent foreign fund outflows and a sharp rise in global crude oil prices amid mounting geopolitical tensions, PTI reported.Forex traders said the domestic currency remained under…
India finished the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup without a win, bowing out in the group stage. (Image: AIFF) New Delhi: India’s campaign at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asia Cup in Australia ended in disappointment, with heavy defeats – such as 0-11 vs Japan – exposing the gulf with Asia’s elite. Yet, beneath the scorelines…
Arjun Rampal hailed casting director Mukesh Chhabra as the “real Dhurandhars” in a video, crediting him for his chilling Major Iqbal role in the box-office tsunami ‘Dhurandhar 2’. Chhabra praised Aditya Dhar’s genius. Film stars Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt. As ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ continues its record-breaking “tsunami” at the global box office, actor…
Indian Death in Saudi: An Indian national died in Riyadh; the embassy of India in Saudi Arabia is assisting the family, with MEA reporting six deaths so far. Sri Lanka neutrality: Sri Lanka rejected a US request to station warplanes, citing neutrality in the Iran war. Air India Error: Air India recalled a Delhi–Vancouver flight…
India’s foreign exchange reserves declined by $7.052 billion to $709.759 billion in the week ended March 13, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.In the preceding reporting week, the country’s overall reserves had dropped by $11.683 billion to $716.81 billion. The reserves had earlier touched an all-time high of…
India set to play only test match against South Africa India Women are set to play South Africa in a one-off Test in Gqeberha from December 20 to 23, with the tour also featuring a three-match ODI series. The ODIs, part of the ICC Women’s Championship, will be held from December 9 to 15 across…
Legendary filmmaker Shankar declared ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ a historic moment for Indian cinema, praising director Aditya Dhar’s bold craft and seamless blend of reality with fiction. He was particularly impressed by Ranveer Singh’s unconventional performance and R. Madhavan’s nuanced portrayal, calling the film an astounding, immersive experience despite its length. ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has officially…
NEW DELHI: An Indian national died in Riyadh following recent developments on March 18, the Embassy of India in Saudi Arabia confirmed in an official statement.The mission confirmed it is in touch with the deceased’s family as well as local authorities, and is providing all necessary assistance. It also expressed condolences and said it is…
Gold prices surged by Rs 1,914 to Rs 1.46 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade on Friday, tracking firm global trends amid improving sentiment following signs of easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, PTI reported.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for April delivery climbed by Rs 1,914, or 1.32 per cent, to…
AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: For over a decade, the sight of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers sprinting between the wickets in red and gold was the heartbeat of the Indian Premier League (IPL). While their individual records are peerless, the duo’s lack of an IPL trophy together remains…
