Ajit Doval holds ‘constructive” talks on normalising ties with China FM Wang Yi, discusses Middle East situation with Iranian Dy Secy Defence Ghadir Nezamipour National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Monday held a series of high-level bilateral meetings, including talks with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi and senior Iranian security official Ghadir Nezamipour, as New…
The action was confirmed by Union minister of state for finance Pankaj Chaudhary in a letter to Naveen Patnaik NEW DELHI: A bank branch manager in Odisha Grameen Bank has been suspended, and all 28 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India have been directed to provide more compassionate and transparent customer service. The directive comes…
Currency crash and visa crackdowns force Indian students to rethink studying abroad For years, studying abroad has been a dream for many Indian students seeking better career opportunities. But a combination of stricter visa rules, weaker job markets and a falling rupee is making that dream harder to achieve.According to education experts, Indian students are…
Opposition corporators wear helmets in House PUNE: The proceedings of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) were disrupted on Monday after opposition corporators from the Congress and NCP (SP) staged a symbolic protest, wearing construction helmets and black armbands to oppose what they described as the “aggressive and intimidating” behaviour of BJP members. Congress councillor and…
A deadly Aliganj fire investigation reveals the building was approved for residential use but later converted to a commercial complex LUCKNOW: Fresh findings in the investigation into the deadly Aliganj fire have revealed that the building where the blaze claimed multiple lives was originally approved as a residential structure and was later converted into a…
Shopping is often an inseparable part of travelling. While most of the time shopping is connected to colourful bazaars or just flea markets. However, worldwide, there are marketplaces that are attractions in their own right! Some of these markets have stood through centuries, and offering an insight into culture, history and tradition of the place…
During the day, it moved between 94.24 and 94.76 before settling at 94.63 The rupee depreciated by 30 paise to close at 94.63 against the US dollar on Monday, weighed down by the strength of the American currency overseas and lingering uncertainty surrounding developments in the Middle East.Forex traders said the domestic currency witnessed volatile…
James Coles (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England have announced a 17-member squad for the five-match T20I series against India starting on July 1, with 22-year-old all-rounder James Coles receiving his first international call-up. Harry Brook will captain the side, while Jordan Cox, Sonny Baker and Saqib Mahmood return after missing the T20…
8th pay commission on Monday began a two-day interaction programme in Lucknow, where it is scheduled to hold 54 meetings with unions, associations and individuals representing departments including railways, defence, health, revenue, communications, CPWD and agriculture. Central government employees may not have to wait until the end of 2027 for revised salaries and pensions if…
Aamir Khan reacts to wedding frenzy with Gauri Spratt, wonders how date leaked (Image credits: Instagram) Aamir Khan is all set to begin a new chapter in his life with partner Gauri Spratt. While the actor recently confirmed that the two will tie the knot on July 5, he has now opened up about the…