Humble Re 1 retains coining glory despite rise of digital payments NEW DELHI: It will buy you a candy but not much else. The last time you probably searched for it may have been to settle a toss in a cricket match. Yet, despite a steady drop in its value, Re 1 remains the most…
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $963 million to $672.587 billion in the week ended June 19, reversing the previous week’s sharp decline, as a surge in gold reserves more than offset a fall in foreign currency assets, according to RBI data released on Friday, PTI reported.The country’s forex reserves had declined by $9.985 billion…
This is how India’s first bullet train would look (Courtesy: Indian Railways via ANI) NEW DELHI: Indian Railways has unveiled the design of the country’s first bullet train, set to run between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, displaying an image of the train at the Ministry of Railways in the national capital.Also Read: India’s first ‘swadeshi’ bullet…
Mangaluru: The construction of a bridge over the Siriya River at Kamajalu-Poovandka in Manila village has been a long-standing dream of locals in this region, as well as the villagers from Kerala. Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai said that a grant of Rs 20 crore has been approved for the construction of the bridge over…
With child deaths from measles on the rise, the Tarique Rahman-led BNP dispensation said it walked into a full-blown vaccine crisis, claiming there was not a single measles shot in stock when it assumed office — remarks seen as a veiled criticism of both Sheikh Hasina’s govt and the Muhammad Yunus-led interim setup.“The current measles…
Mangaluru: A 19-year-old has allegedly lost Rs 5.2 lakh after being blackmailed by a person he met on Instagram, who threatened to circulate an edited obscene photograph among the victim’s Instagram followers.According to the complaint filed with the CEN Crime police, the victim was contacted on Instagram by a person identifying himself as Jamshed. The…
Actress Mirna Menon, who starred in the blockbuster ‘Jailer,’ has fueled excitement for ‘Jailer 2,’ stating the sequel will surpass the first film’s success. She praised Rajinikanth’s enduring style and energy, drawing parallels to his iconic roles. The film, slated for a June 12, 2026 release, boasts an impressive ensemble cast and promises an even…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis shakes hands with Emirates NBD Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Non-Independent Non-Executive Director, Hesham Abdulla Qassim Al Qassim MUMBAI: Emirates NBD’s Rs 26,015 crore purchase of a 60% stake in RBL Bank marks more than the largest banking cross-border deal; it signals how the India-UAE economic relationship is shifting from…
Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag sets the field during IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The ongoing IPL 2026 season has come under sharp scrutiny for a worrying decline in fielding standards, with former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif leading the criticism after highlighting repeated errors and poor catching across teams.The numbers…
India’s push towards ethanol-based mobility has picked up pace. Just a day after Hero MotoCorp launched the Splendor+ Flex Fuel and HF Deluxe Flex Fuel motorcycles in India, Maruti Suzuki today showcased the Wagon R Flex Fuel, becoming the first Indian carmaker to publicly introduce a flex-fuel passenger car for the country. But what exactly…
