Crisis in West Asia a live BoP stress test: CEA V Anantha Nageswaran

NEW DELHI: The ongoing West Asian crisis is a “live balance of payments stress test” for the country – directly impacting inflation, the exchange rate and the current account, chief economic advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said at the CII Annual Business Summit Tuesday. “Managing the current account credibly, financing it and preventing further currency depreciation…

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Nepal cricket board apologises as Bhutan’s Ritshi Choden becomes first-ever woman cricketer to… | Cricket News

Ritshi Choden’s dismissal Bhutan cricketer Ritshi Choden made history for an unfortunate reason after becoming the first woman batter to be timed out in international cricket. The incident happened during Bhutan’s run chase against Nepal in the ACC Premier Cup in Malaysia.After opener Ngawang Choden was dismissed on the very first ball, Ritshi Choden took…

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Cannes 2026: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s first Cannes 2026 look breaks the internet; actress dazzles in shimmering sapphire-blue gown | Hindi Movie News

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who has been away from the silver screen for quite some time, was spotted jetting off to the ongoing edition of the Cannes Film Festival in the early hours of Friday. The actress was accompanied by her daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan, as the two twinned in black during their airport appearance.The actress received…

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India Cricket Team: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj in focus as India weigh Afghanistan Test workload after IPL | Cricket News

India’s Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photo/R Senthil Kumar) NEW DELHI: The tight schedule for the Indian team has put the national selectors in a fix as they prepare to pick the fast bowlers for the one-off Test against Afghanistan, scheduled to be played in Chandigarh from June 6.TOI understands that the selectors have…

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US, Nigeria launch fresh kinetic strikes on ISIS targets

Unites States’ African Command on Monday carried out additional kinetic strikes against ISIS in Northeastern Nigeria.According to news agency Reuters, the operation was carried out in coordination with the government of Nigeria. “US Africa Command, in coordination with the Government of Nigeria, conducted additional kinetic strikes against ISIS in Northeastern Nigeria. Intelligence confirmed the targets…

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Peace talks back on? Trump sending envoys to Pakistan to meet Iran FM; Vance on standby

US President Donald Trump is sending senior envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan this weekend for crucial talks with Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, the White House said on Friday, in a renewed push to revive negotiations amid escalating regional tensions.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration is cautiously optimistic. “We’re…

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‘They’re strong, they’re proud’: Trump on why Iran has yet to agreed to a deal

US president Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran has yet to agree to a deal with Washington aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, attributing the delay to the resolve and pride of the country’s leadership. Trump suggested that Tehran would ultimately have to make concessions despite its reluctance.“They’re strong, they’re proud, there are things…

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