Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday questioned the Centre over the alleged offloading of some of India’s gold reserve to protect the country’s foreign-currency assets after the rupee continued to depreciate against US dollars. As of filing of this article the Rupee was valued at 95.691 to the US dollar a…
MS Dhoni has built a career on keeping things simple. Whether it was finishing a tense run chase with a calm smile or quietly walking away from the spotlight after retirement, the former India captain has never been one for excess. Interestingly, that simplicity extends to his food too, though there’s one rich, indulgent dish…
Several Indian workers were killed and other injured in Dubai on Monday after a minibus collided with a truck. The incident happened when the truck stopped in the middle of the road, according to the authorities.The Indian Consulate in Dubai gave condolences in a post on X. “Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in…
CBSE answer sheet controversy deepens as student claims uploaded Physics copy belongs to another candidate NEW DELHI: Even as the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) continues to face criticism over portal crashes, payment glitches and blurred scanned copies during the Class XII post-result process, a new case shared by a student on social media…
Glasgow: India’s Preeti Pawar, in blue, reacts after winning a gold medal (PTI Photo) Being the first off the blocks has its advantages. It can cause the jitters too. On Saturday, Preeti Pawar was the first to start the gold medal bout of the 10 Indians who had made the boxing finals at the Commonwealth…
BENGALURU: Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday said the state government has urged the Centre to simplify drought management guidelines while maintaining its firm position on the Cauvery water dispute.Kharge said the monsoon season is only halfway through and Karnataka needs more flexible norms to effectively handle the changing situation. “We have appealed to the…
PM Modi vs Mamata Banerjee NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his recent “jhalmuri” break during a campaign visit, alleging that the episode was staged.Addressing a poll rally at Bowbazar, Mamata claimed that arrangements at the roadside stall in Jhargram had been pre-planned, including security…
Representative AI -generated image BENGALURU: Ford Business Solutions (FBS) plans to hire around 500 people in India in 2027, mainly in technology and data roles, as the automaker builds specialised capabilities in areas such as AI and connected vehicles while taking a more calibrated approach to overall workforce growth. The India global capability centre (GCC),…
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday ramped up its response to the defection of seven Rajya Sabha MPs, with Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann seeking a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu for their recall. CHANDIGARH: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday ramped up its response to the defection of seven Rajya Sabha MPs, with Punjab…
A teacher was dismissed after punishing a student by writing abuse repeatedly (Representative image) RAIPUR: A teacher at a private school in Chhattisgarh’s Ambikapur was dismissed after punishing a Class VIII student by making him write an obscene abuse directed 200 times, 100 times each in Hindi and English, triggering outrage among parents and prompting…