Rupee breaches 93 per dollar for first time amid Iran war oil shock; down 19 paise in early trade

The rupee fell to a record low of 93.12 against the US dollar on Friday, pressured by rising global uncertainty and higher crude oil prices amid the ongoing Iran war.The domestic currency declined 0.55% to breach its previous low of 92.63 recorded yesterday, extending losses to nearly 2% since tensions in the Middle East escalated….

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‘It’s not a game’: Parents say social media ‘blackout challenge’ led to 9-year-old daughter’s death — what is it?

A dangerous social media challenge took the life of a nine-year-old daughter, the family claimed, and warned against using such a dare. JackLynn Blackwell died in her family’s backyard a month ago after she was found with a cord wrapped around her neck, her parents, Curtis and Wendi Blackwell, said.“It was just the three of…

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‘Parks, tourists sites not safe’: Iran vows to hunt down US, Israeli officials worldwide

Iran issued a serious threat to US and Israel, vowing to hunt down their officials worldwide, even on vacation. The military went on to warn that tourists spots, parks and recreational centres would be “unsafe” for their enemies.“We are watching your cowardly officials and commanders, pilots and wicked soldiers,” Iranian armed forces spokesman Abolfazl Shekarchi…

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Raymond MD Gautam Singhania injured in Maldives speedboat accident; 2 Indians missing | India News

NEW DELHI: Raymond Group Chairman and Managing Director Gautam Hari Singhania suffered minor injuries after a speedboat carrying tourists capsized in the Maldives early Friday, while two Indian men, including rally driver Hari Singh, are feared missing and search operations are underway.Singhania was among seven people on board the vessel that overturned near V Felidhoo….

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Dhurandhar 2: Ram Charan hails ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ as ‘raw, gripping and impactful’; Aditya Dhar reacts wishing success for ‘Peddi’ | Telugu Movie News

Ram Charan hailed ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ as a “complete cinematic experience,” praising director Aditya Dhar’s blend of scale and emotion. He lauded Ranveer Singh’s “terrific performance” and the film’s “raw, gripping, and impactful” nature. This endorsement from the ‘Peddi’ star bolsters the film’s reception, especially with its dubbed versions releasing soon. Following the record-breaking March…

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Karnataka man in police custody dies, family seeks inquiry | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: A 50-year-old man, detained by police with a few others on alleged charges of gambling, died of suspected cardiac arrest inside Huliyar police station in Tumakuru district Thursday night.The deceased is Kantaraju S, a resident of Yalanadu and an agriculturist. According to the protestors, police detained six men after accusing them of playing cards…

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Cristiano Ronaldo ruled out of FIFA world cup friendlies against USA, Mexico: Here’s why? | Football News

Ronaldo set to miss pre FIFA world cup friendlies (AP Photo/Peter Morrison, File) Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of Portugal’s squad for the upcoming pre-World Cup friendlies against Mexico and the United States. The 41-year-old forward has not featured for his club Al-Nassr since the end of February, but Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez…

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Rare discovery: Tiny 1-centimetre fossil found in Mongolia’s Gobi desert shocks scientists | World News

Palaeontologists have discovered an incredibly well-preserved fossil skeleton measuring only 1 centimetre long in the Ukhaa Tolgod area of the Gobi Desert. This fossil is believed to be one of the earliest examples of what are referred to as ‘micro-mammals’ from the Late Cretaceous time period. The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), which was…

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