Rupee began its last trading session of the week in red, falling 45 paise against the US dollar to 94.67 in early trade as rising crude oil prices and fresh tensions around the Strait of Hormuz dragged down market sentiment. Opening at 94.58 in the interbank foreign exchange market, the domestic currency slipped further as…
Pakistan’s military spokesperson made controversial remarks about non-believers and the faithful. He also accused India of using websites and social media for terrorism. Chaudhry alleged that Afghanistan’s Taliban regime uses terrorism for its economy and diplomacy. These statements were made during a briefing on counter-terrorism operations. The briefing also covered the security situation in Balochistan…
US Huey helicopter spraying Agent Orange in Vietnam (Source: Huey Defoliation, National Archives) Some of us are lucky enough to catch a shooting star when we look up at the sky — a faraway light to make a wish upon. And some of us are unlucky enough to watch the decisions of old men in…
Hidden forest filled with some of East Asia’s tallest trees/Image: AI Generated Hidden within Taiwan’s steep mountain ranges, beyond roads and well-trodden hiking trails, lies a forest that remained largely unknown to science until recently. While searching for exceptionally tall trees using airborne laser scanning, researchers discovered an extraordinary landscape filled with towering conifers, ancient…
Indirapuram is one of Ghaziabad’s most established and in-demand residential localities, with strong appeal among buyers looking for modern housing and urban convenience. Its apartment market remains active, supported by good connectivity, easy access to shopping and daily essentials and a wide range of property options. Together, these five areas represent the premium side of…
Poland’s Iga Swiatek leaves the court after losing to Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: A new women’s champion will be crowned at Roland-Garros this year after four-time winner Iga Swiatek suffered a stunning fourth-round exit on her 25th birthday, falling to in-form Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk on Sunday.The 15th-seeded Kostyuk produced one of the…
Ajinkya Rahane and Sachin Tendulkar (X) Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has picked Sachin Tendulkar as the greatest Indian cricketer of all time, shortly after bringing the curtain down on his playing career.Rahane, who recently announced his retirement from all forms of cricket during an episode of Stick to Cricket, was asked to name India’s…
MUMBAI: Bloomberg Index Services has delayed the inclusion of India’s sovereign bonds in its global bond indices, saying recent market reforms need more time to be tested in practice before a decision can be taken.The index provider said that while India has made meaningful progress in improving access for foreign investors, the changes are still…
Akhilesh Yadav targets CM Yogi over Ankit Balyan murder NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday took a swipe at Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath over the fatal shooting of singer Ankit Balyan, stating that the gang allegedly behind the murder has a name that bears a “striking resemblance” to a…
Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria (Image Via Getty) Justin Gaethje believes Ilia Topuria’s biggest battle has only just begun. Speaking on The Jim Rome Show, the newly crowned UFC lightweight champion said Topuria’s first career loss could leave a deeper mental scar because of the image he created before the fight. Gaethje explained that Topuria…