The widespre ad misconception that the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) “intervention” (selling dollars), in India’s inter-bank “foreign exchange” (forex) market, by itself, depletes India’s dollar reserves, needs to be cleared.
Speaking as the co-chair at the Arria-formula meeting of the Security Council on ‘Bridging the Implementation Gap: Security Council Resolutions and the Maintenance of International Peace and Security,’ Pakistan’s permanent member to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, raised Kashmir as expected.
The controversy surrounding alleged irregularities in donations to the Ram Janmabhoomi temple is no longer merely about missing cash or precious metals.
The devastation caused by Venezuela’s twin earthquakes will ultimately be measured not only by the number of lives lost, but by what the disaster reveals about the strength ~ or weakness ~ of the institutions expected to protect citizens when catastrophe strikes.
Reports suggest the Congress is considering a larger organisational role for former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi. As the party prepares for the 2027 Assembly election, it must decide whether his Dalit appeal outweighs the controversies that have followed his political career.
Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj on Monday questioned Punjab ministers and MLAs over the circumstances under which the legislation was passed.
A case was registered based on a complaint from the girl's father and police have arrested the main accused, identified as Arman.
The victim, identified as Raju alias Halmurka, a history-sheeter with multiple criminal cases, was hacked to death by armed men near IG Circle on the JP Nagar road in Bengaluru.
Two mobile phones and several documents were seized from Kalicharan Banerjee's residence with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Kolkata Police currently examining all the records.
West Bengal Minister of State Anandamay Barman said that the primary reason behind the inundation was the incomplete drainage system along Asian Highway-2.
According to CISTA, small tea growers, each cultivating an average of less than one hectare, currently contribute nearly 70 per cent of West Bengal’s CTC tea production.
The crackdown follows directions issued by Bengal Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul during her recent visit to Siliguri.
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Pravesh Wahi is the Mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and is recognised as an experienced public representative and administrator in Delhi's local governance system.
There are few rivers in the world that define a city as completely as the Danube defines Budapest.
In an age of shrinking attention spans and algorithm- driven playlists, four Indian musicians chose endurance over instant applause, immersion over interruption.
India has defended the Financial Action Task Force at the United Nations, saying countries under scrutiny should improve compliance instead of questioning the credibility of the global anti-terror financing watchdog.
Daines made the remarks at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Leadership Summit in Washington, where he was honoured with the USISPF Public Service Award for his contribution towards strengthening India-US relations.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor says the India-US trade agreement is nearing completion, dismisses speculation over strained ties and says President Donald Trump continues to view Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a close friend while backing deeper cooperation across trade, defence and technology.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is travelling to Doha as Washington pursues diplomatic engagement with Iran. Tehran has signalled willingness to honour commitments if the US reciprocates while denying that formal talks with American officials are scheduled.
Dr PK Mishra said India built one of the world's finest survey-based statistical systems in the 1950s, with the National Sample Survey emerging as a globally acclaimed model that shaped research and policymaking across the developing world.
Putting the negotiations in perspective, Gor said the India-US trade agreement had been under discussion for around 18 months, describing the progress as unusually fast.
Adani Airport City Limited (AACL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), has officially announced that it will develop integrated airport cities across its airport network, bringing together hospitality, retail, entertainment, convention and commercial infrastructure within seamlessly connected, walkable urban districts.
Following the recent US-Iran peace deal, India's growth outlook for calendar year 2026 has been revised upward to 6.8 per cent by Goldman Sachs.
With the melodies come the feelings. The thoughts of love were shaped into sighs that never craved a destination, never knew a goal. A melody like Lag jaa gale se could never get wrinkled.
She was not asked if she was okay. She was asked if she had fully recovered from everything that happened in 2020. Rhea Chakraborty said trauma does not leave, it just moves from your mind into your body.
The movie made her a global star. Her daughter gave it five minutes and moved on. Turns out being a global Netflix star means nothing to a toddler who just wants her mum.
Four decades in Indian cinema. And he says the industry has spent most of that time asking the wrong question. Instead of male lead or female lead, Anil Kapoor thinks it is time to simply ask who the Alpha is.
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei and captain Mehdi Taremi criticised FIFA and tournament organisers over travel restrictions and logistical issues after a dramatic 1-1 draw with Egypt left their World Cup hopes hanging in the balance.
Cape Verde made history by reaching the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on their tournament debut after a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia, setting up a blockbuster clash against defending champions Argentina.
India face Australia in a must-win ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 clash at Lord's. Check preview, head-to-head, probable XIs, match time and live streaming details.
India take on Ireland in a must-win second T20I in Belfast after a shock defeat in the opener. Check preview, probable XI, match time and live streaming details.
In an era when mobile phones have replaced books as the preferred companions of many, one man from rural Karnataka has spent more than half a century proving that the printed word still matters.
Artificial Intelligence in the classroom In a country with a varied demography like India , new measures and components constantly reshape the education landscape. Most recently the affordable and accessible artificial intelligence-driven tools have made their foray into the academic classroom.
CBSE has dismissed Class 12 student Vedant Shrivastava's claims about discrepancies in his re-evaluation results, saying his Physics score increased by nine marks and nearly all revaluation applications have been processed.
Delhi University has begun undergraduate admissions for 2026-27 and assured CBSE students awaiting re-evaluation results that they can register now and update their Class 12 marks after revised scores are announced.
India has defended the Financial Action Task Force at the United Nations, saying countries under scrutiny should improve compliance instead of questioning the credibility of the global anti-terror financing watchdog.
Acharya Balkrishna's latest Facebook post brings back a kitchen classic for sprains. Warm mustard oil, a pinch of salt, and a bandage, the same fix households have trusted for generations.
A reshuffle in the Union Council of Ministers appears certain, with indications that the exercise could take place “any time now”, before the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
Daines made the remarks at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Leadership Summit in Washington, where he was honoured with the USISPF Public Service Award for his contribution towards strengthening India-US relations.
The Ketan Agarwal murder case has taken a new turn after Advocate Ashutosh Srivastava, who claims to represent accused Siya Goyal, served a legal notice on her brother, Sahil Goyal, seeking an apology, withdrawal of his remarks and warning of a Rs 10 crore defamation suit.
A Faridabad garment businessman died by suicide inside his clothing store. Police have booked eight members of his in-laws' family after a social media video and a suicide note allegedly accused them of harassment.
UP Congress chief Ajay Rai alleged police detained him in Ayodhya before a planned visit to the Ram Janmabhoomi temple, as the political battle over the alleged Ram Mandir donation scam continued.
In an era when mobile phones have replaced books as the preferred companions of many, one man from rural Karnataka has spent more than half a century proving that the printed word still matters.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor says the India-US trade agreement is nearing completion, dismisses speculation over strained ties and says President Donald Trump continues to view Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a close friend while backing deeper cooperation across trade, defence and technology.
Artificial Intelligence in the classroom In a country with a varied demography like India , new measures and components constantly reshape the education landscape. Most recently the affordable and accessible artificial intelligence-driven tools have made their foray into the academic classroom.
