Rupee falls to fresh record low of 96.20 against US dollar; down 5.5% since Iran war began

[ad_1] Rupee extended its fall on Monday, opening at an all-time low of 96.20 against the US dollar, slipping 0.2% from its previous close. This comes as the ongoing Middle East conflict continues to cloud sentiments and unsettle markets. With this fall the currency has trimmed 5.5% since the crisis began. Last week, the currency […]

‘Told Ruturaj he is free not to take a single piece of advice’: Dhoni ahead of CSK’s final home game

[ad_1] CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, right, and MS Dhoni during a training session. (PTI Photo) CHENNAI: There’s a lot of anticipation whether MS Dhoni will be seen in action for one last time at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday. He came in late for practice on Sunday, got padded up, did a bit of […]

The Indian princess who crossed the sea to become a Korean queen: A 2,000-year-old mystery still alive today

[ad_1] The story of an Indian princess believed to have become a Korean queen around 48 AD continues to fascinate readers even today. According to ancient tradition, a young woman known as Suriratna is said to have left her homeland in India and sailed across the sea to the Korean peninsula. There, she is believed […]

300+ military drones & Iran links: Did Cuba plan a strike on a US naval base?

[ad_1] The administration of US President Donald Trump is increasingly viewing Cuba as a potential security threat after classified intelligence suggested Havana had acquired more than 300 military drones and discussed possible drone warfare scenarios involving American targets, according to a report by Axios.The report, citing classified intelligence and senior US officials, said Cuban authorities […]

Saudi Arabia Downs Three Drones Intruding from Iraq

[ad_1] Riyadh, May 18: The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense has claimed to have shot down three drones that entered the country’s airspace from Iraqi territory. The ministry has issued a warning, stating that all necessary military measures will be taken to respond to any attempts of aggression. Major General Turki Al-Maliki, the official spokesperson […]

Faced with war, crackdown against Baha’is rising in Iran

[ad_1] The Baha’i community in India has been deeply distressed by the war in Iran, which has seen an uptick in persecution of Iranian Baha’is. Many Indian Baha’is originally came from Iran and continue to have relatives in that country.With the Islamic Republic regime tightening its grip and brutally crushing any internal opposition during the […]

DC vs RR | IPL Play of the Day: Mitchell Starc comes clutch to rip the life out of Rajasthan

[ad_1] They say T20 matches can turn in the space of a few overs, but on Sunday, Mitchell Starc produced one over that completely changed the game on its head. Delhi Capitals beat Rajasthan Royals by five wickets, but the victory may not have been possible had Starc not stepped up at the crucial moment. […]

Donald Trump-Xi Jinping summit: Taiwan absent from White House China visit summary amid Iran, trade focus

[ad_1] White House on Sunday released a fact sheet on US President Donald Trump’s visit to China, outlining agreements on trade, investment and the Iran crisis but making no mention of Taiwan despite the issue dominating discussions during Trump’s meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping.According to the fact sheet, the two countries agreed to establish […]

NCWs Shakti Samvad Program Strengthens Coordination Among Women Commissions

[ad_1] Srinagar, May 18: The National Commission for Women (NCW) organized a two-day ‘Shakti Samvad’ program in Srinagar over the weekend, attended by chairpersons, members, and secretaries of state women’s commissions. The initiative aimed to enhance coordination among the commissions for women’s empowerment. Representatives from 20 states participated, focusing on strengthening institutional coordination, enhancing capacity […]

Fossil-fuelled growth: India home to over 35% of world’s ‘dirtier & richer’ cities

[ad_1] BENGALURU: India may have taken the term “filthy rich” literally. Indian cities’ growth remains tied to polluting fossil-fuel use and consequent pollution while China and several other countries have pulled ahead on cleaner urbanisation, according to a study in Nature Cities in which researchers analysed 5,435 cities worldwide between 2019 and 2024 using satellite-based […]