India’s foreign exchange reserves declined by $11.413 billion to $698.346 billion in the week ended March 20, mainly due to a sharp fall in gold reserves, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday, PTI reported.In the previous reporting week, the reserves had dropped by $7.052 billion to $709.759 billion.The…
GATE 2025 scorecards out today: Get yours on gate2025.iitr.ac.in The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has released the scorecards for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) exam 2026 on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates who have taken the exam can visit the official website to download the scorecards. The GATE exam was held on…
Jaideep Ahlawat shares a thrilled ‘Virat lamha’ photo with Virat Kohli ahead of IPL 2026, calling it amazing to meet his idol. Kohli, preparing for his first champion‑season IPL, launches RCB’s title defence against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Jaideep’s next include ‘Hisaab’, ‘Drishyam 3’, and Siddharth Anand’s star‑studded ‘King’ releasing on December 24, 2026. Jaideep Ahlawat, the…
The United States has destroyed roughly a third of Iran’s missile arsenal, according to a previously unreported intelligence assessment cited by Reuters, offering the clearest picture yet of the impact of nearly a month of sustained US-Israeli strikes. The assessment contrasts with public remarks by President Donald Trump, who said Iran had “very few rockets…
A 25-year-old Spanish woman, Noelia Castillo, died by euthanasia on Thursday in Barcelona after a prolonged legal fight, including against her own father, for the right to end her life.Castillo, who had been paralysed from the waist down following a suicide attempt in 2022, chose assisted dying to escape years of physical pain and emotional…
CHANDIGARH: Panjab University Vice-Chancellor Prof Renu Cheema Vig has been granted a four-month extension, with the Centre issuing a formal notification on March 27, just a day before her tenure was set to end.According to the notification issued by the Secretariat of the Vice-President of India, who is also the Chancellor of Panjab University, the…
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty plunged over 2% on Friday, snapping a two-day rally, as global weakness and rising geopolitical tensions dented investor sentiment.The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 1,690.23 points, or 2.25%, to close at 73,583.22. During the session, it fell as much as 1,739.04 points, or 2.31%, to 73,534.41. The NSE Nifty declined…
The administration of Donald Trump has opened investigations into how race is considered in admissions at three medical schools, increasing its scrutiny of higher education institutions.The United States Department of Justice announced on Wednesday that it has launched inquiries into possible discrimination at medical schools affiliated with Stanford University, Ohio State University and University of…
Actor Karunas shared a heartwarming anecdote about Suriya’s profound support during his wife’s difficult pregnancy, even praying for their child’s safe arrival. Years later, Suriya lauded Karunas’ son, Ken, for his film ‘Youth,’ calling him like his own son. This touching display of friendship and mentorship continues to resonate with fans. Actor Karunas recently revealed…
There’s no denying that success doesn’t come easy, and there are days when you feel low as, despite all your efforts, success doesn’t seem to walk your way. Well, if you too have been there waiting For a sign from the universe that tells you that the hard work is finally going to pay off,…
Actor Saba Azad has been hospitalised after being diagnosed with the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. Taking to Instagram on Friday, she shared a photo of herself lying in a large hospital bed, looking visibly frail, and described the ordeal as the “worst 14 days” of her life. She also mentioned that Hrithik Roshan has been a…
Pennsylvania Police responded to a home invasion and attempted burglary in 2024 which led them to a gang dealing with drug, arms. 25-year-old Harshpreet Singh, an Indian in the US, has pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by an alien illegally in the US. He was charged in October last year after the Pennsylvania…
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal NEW DELHI: India on Friday sharply criticised Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir over his reported remarks asking Shias to “go to Iran,” calling it part of Islamabad’s “systemic victimisation of minorities.“Reacting to the issue during the weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have seen reports on…
Sai Sudharsan (Image credit: GT/IPL) The T20 game has evolved rapidly. With swashbuckling openers like Abhishek Sharma, young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Priyansh Arya and others making an impact, the format has taken a more aggressive turn. Batters now often walk in with one clear intent — to hit the ball out of the park. However,…
Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the government will remain on its “toes” to keep the fiscal deficit under check even as it works to shield the common man from the impact of rising global crude oil prices amid the West Asia conflict.Replying to a discussion on the…
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will open the answer key objection window for Technician Grade 1 posts under CEN 02/2025, tomorrow, March 28, 2026. The Computer Based Test (CBT) was conducted on March 13, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination will soon be able to access their question papers, recorded responses, and official answer…
Rising actor Hirav Mehta is overwhelmed by the audience’s love for his impactful performance in ‘Dhurandhar’. Despite limited screen time, his portrayal as a BUF Rebel has resonated deeply. Mehta shares his invaluable learnings from industry legends like Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, highlighting their dedication and craft. Rising actor Hirav Mehta is soaking in…
Nokia is reportedly planning to cut thousands of jobs over time. According to a report by Money Control, the company may reduce its global workforce of around 74,000 employees by 20%. Translating to more than 14,000 roles, the job cuts may impact Nokia India operations as well which employees over 17,000 employees. The layoffs, the…
A Florida man is facing multiple criminal charges after authorities say he drove his car through a security gate at Daytona Beach International Airport and tried to break into several aircraft while under the influence of alcohol and drugs.According to police, the incident happened on Wednesday afternoon when 58-year-old Bryan Parker crashed his vehicle through…
Govt cut special additional excise duty on petrol to Rs 3/litre and brought diesel duty down to nil (from Rs 10). Rajnath Singh was set to head an inter-ministerial panel, with Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman and Hardeep Singh Puri among members on Middle East crisis. Elbridge Colby wrapped up his India visit and pushed for…
