Business Finance
Rupee Weakens To 94.29 Against US Dollar The Indian rupee weakened for the fifth straight session on Friday, slipping to 94.29 against the U.S. dollar in afternoon trade. The fall came as higher crude oil prices, safe-haven dollar demand and uncertain U.S.-Iran peace talks weighed on emerging market currencies. Indian Rupee Falls For Fifth Session […]
National
The Supreme Court on Friday praised the high voter turnout recorded during the West Bengal elections and noted the absence of major violence during polling. The remarks came during a hearing linked to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state. Supreme Court Praises West Bengal Elections Chief Justice of India Surya Kant […]
Business
Meta, Microsoft Cuts May Hit 23,000 Roles Meta and Microsoft are moving to reduce workforce costs as both companies increase spending on artificial intelligence and data centre infrastructure. The latest round of job cuts, buyouts and unfilled roles could affect around 23,000 positions across the two tech giants. Meta Layoffs To Affect 8,000 Employees Meta […]
National
NSA Doval Meets Eminent Indian Muslims National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met a group of prominent Indian Muslims at the new PMO building and discussed unity, national growth, education and equal opportunity. The 14-member group included industrialists, educationists, activists, religious leaders, a doctor and a journalist. NSA Ajit Doval Meets Muslim Leaders Doval met
Cricket Sports
Former Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Chandrakant Pandit has said it was unfortunate for the franchise to lose Shreyas Iyer after their IPL 2024 title-winning season. Pandit said Shreyas was a strong captain and an important part of KKR’s successful campaign, but certain strategic decisions meant the franchise could not retain him. KKR Missed Shreyas […]
International
Israel Says It Is Ready To Escalate Iran War Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has said the country is ready to resume major military operations against Iran and is waiting for approval from the United States. His remarks come as tensions remain high despite the ongoing ceasefire framework involving Iran and the U.S. Israel Katz […]
International
The USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier has entered the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, strengthening America’s military presence in the Middle East amid continuing tensions involving Iran. The deployment takes the number of U.S. aircraft carriers operating in the region to three. USS George H.W. Bush Reaches Middle East The U.S. military said […]