Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said movements in the rupee against the US dollar are influenced by a combination of global and domestic factors, stressing that the Reserve Bank of India intervenes only to contain excessive volatility and not to defend any specific exchange rate.Addressing reporters at Devanahalli near Bengaluru during an event…
Juairiya Ferdous of Bangladesh (Getty Images) Bangladesh opened their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a confident six-wicket victory over the Netherlands at Edgbaston, successfully chasing down a target of 140 thanks to a fluent half-century from opener Juairiya Ferdous and a composed finishing partnership led by Sharmin Akhter.Pursuing 140 for victory, Bangladesh…
The no-handshake policy between India and Pakistan continued on Sunday as India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana did not shake hands at the toss before their Group A match in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at Edgbaston.The practice has been followed by Indian cricket teams since the Pahalgam terror attack and…
The West Bengal Public Service Commission is expected to release the WBCS Prelims Answer Key 2026 on its official website shortly. The answer key will help candidates review their responses, estimate their scores, and assess their chances of qualifying for the next stage. Aspirants will also be able to raise objections if discrepancies are identified…
Quote of the day by Jackie Chan: ‘Nothing makes me more determined to succeed than someone telling me something’s impossible’ Jackie Chan has been through a lot of things in his life. The famed actor has been working for decades in the industry and even broke through language barriers to excel in the international market….
Now many homemakers are looking at Vastu Shastra for peaceful living spaces and also for better financial health. According to Vastu experts, the “corner of wealth” is one of the house areas that is more connected with prosperity than the others. A well-maintained wealth corner is believed to influence abundance, growth and new opportunities.Experts say…
Hyundai has officially unveiled the fourth-generation i20, following the recent leak of its images online. The latest version of the premium hatchback debuts first in Brazil and brings a completely redesigned exterior, a revamped cabin and updated powertrain options.The new i20 adopts a noticeably different design philosophy compared to its predecessor. While the overall hatchback…
Course correction: The arrangements reflect govt’s determination to plug every vulnerability identified after the paper leak controversy that led to the cancellation of the original examination NEW DELHI: Cabinet secretary T V Somanathan while reviewing the preparedness for the June 21 NEET-UG retest stated, “The full might and weight of the law will fall on…
Defending the credibility of India’s GDP statistics, Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran has said that the country does not use revisions in methodology or base years to artificially boost economic growth figures.In an interview with news agency ANI, Nageswaran responded to concerns raised by some economists over India’s GDP estimates, saying GDP measurement is…
India begin their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan with plenty of expectations after winning the ODI World Cup last year. One area India will be watching closely is the performance of opening batters Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma. Both remain among the most dangerous players in women’s cricket, but recent form has been…
