Rupee strengthened 2 paise to 91.62 against the US dollar on Friday after the United States announced a 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil. This move comes amid the ongoing war in West Asia and aims to ease pressure on global energy supplies.“This stop-gap measure will alleviate pressure caused by Iran’s attempt…
Abhishek Sharma bats during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 Semi-Final match between India and England at Wankhede Stadium on March 05, 2026 in Mumbai, India. (Photo/Getty Images) As India get ready for the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, a debate has started over the team’s…
Telugu actor Allu Arjun has extended significant financial support to veteran actress Pavala Shyamala, who is facing severe health and financial difficulties. The ‘Pushpa’ star has arranged for a fixed monthly sum of Rs. 10,000 to aid Shyamala and her daughter, a gesture widely praised by fans for its consistent and thoughtful nature. Allu Arjun,…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday began sit-in protest against alleged voter roll deletions via Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in the state, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party and Election Commission of hatching a “conspiracy to disenfranchise Bengali voters”. She vowed to present all those voters that have been declared dead by…
China now has more billionaires than any other country, according to the latest Hurun Global Rich List, released Thursday by the Shanghai-based Hurun Group. The country is home to 1,110 billionaires out of 4,020 globally, overtaking the United States. China added 287 new billionaires since last year, more than recovering losses from the past three…
NEW DELHI: India legend Sunil Gavaskar lavished praise on vice-captain Axar Patel for his breathtaking fielding display in India’s nerve-wracking T20 World Cup semifinal win over England at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Gavaskar even compared Axar’s impact in the field to that of Ravindra Jadeja, saying the all-rounder has stepped up to fill the void left…
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ may just be gearing up for record-breaking numbers at the box office when it hits theatres on March 19. The Aditya Dhar directorial, starring Ranveer Singh in the lead, which has yet to release its trailer, has generated enough buzz to set it on the path to earn over USD 1 million…
For a state that serves as the “breadbasket” of India, Uttar Pradesh (UP) is undergoing a quiet yet seismic shift in its agricultural landscape. While the state has always been a major producer, recent data reveals a transition from traditional farming to a high-productivity, technology-driven powerhouse. This metamorphosis is not merely about higher yields; it…
The government has also directed producers to supply LPG, propane and butane to state-run refiners. (AI image) Middle East crisis impact: The government has activated emergency provisions to ensure there is no shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in wake of the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war that has hit India’s imports of the energy source. India,…
Axar Patel dives to take the catch of England’s captain Harry Brook. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India vice-captain Axar Patel produced two extraordinary moments in the field that turned the tide in India’s thrilling semifinal victory over England at the Wankhede Stadium, and the all-rounder later revealed which of the two catches he believes was…
