Rupee began Wednesday on a strong note, rising over 30 paise against US dollar, extending its recent recovery as easing crude oil prices and a softer dollar index lifted sentiment. At the interbank foreign exchange, the currency rose 31 paise to touch 94.29 against the greenback. It opened at 94.46 and later climbed to 94.29,…
A social media post by US entrepreneur James Blunt claiming that H-1B visa holders make up less than 0.5% of the American workforce has triggered an online debate over immigration, tech jobs and data interpretation.Blunt shared a chart on X suggesting that around 700,000 H-1B workers form a “tiny orange cluster” compared with roughly 160…
Japan’s rapidly ageing population is forcing a rethink of how the country supports its elderly, with some care providers turning to an unexpected workforce including bodybuilders and combat sports athletes. Companies such as Visionary have begun recruiting physically strong men to help with demanding caregiving tasks such as lifting, mobility support and daily assistance. The…
BAREILLY: Block education officers (BEOs) in Bareilly were told to collect 1,500 quintals of straw for stray cattle housed in local cow shelters earlier this month. The order by Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) Vineeta Singh mandated each of the district’s 15 BEOs to collect at least 100 quintals from their respective blocks.The matter ignited a…
New Delhi: Supreme Court has expressed concern over powerful sand mafias operating in the country and said the states were virtually abdicating their constitutional responsibility to tackle the menace. The apex court said preventive detention could be invoked against the mafia. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta on Friday passed a slew…
The Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Tamil Nadu releases the TNEA Random Number 2026 today, June 10, for candidates seeking admission to engineering colleges across the state.Candidates can check their unique 10-digit random number by logging into the official TNEA admission portal. The number is generated by the system and is used during the preparation…
Kashvee Gautam (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s squad announcement for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup brought a few surprises, but one of the biggest talking points was the absence of all-rounders Kashvee Gautam and Amanjot Kaur. The BCCI clarified on Saturday that both players were unavailable for selection because of injuries, forcing the selectors…
Mitch Marner who viewed the chance to win the Stanley Cup as coming to the Golden Knights was defeated today. (Images via Getty Images) The importance of mental health became a hot topic after Vegas Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner spoke out following the team’s Stanley Cup Final loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The former…
Donald Trump is becoming increasingly frustrated with people around him after a series of political setbacks and internal disputes, according to a report cited by Politico.The 79-year-old president is said to be “frustrated with everyone, from his own team to the Senate,” a senior MAGA figure close to the White House told Politico.According to the…
President Sheikh Mohamed directs emergency aid for Venezuela / Image – file As rescue teams race against time to find survivors beneath collapsed buildings in Venezuela, the United Arab Emirates has stepped forward with an emergency humanitarian package worth Dh10 million to support relief efforts in the disaster-stricken country.The funding was approved under the directives…