Remittances rose 6.5% month-on-month to $2.5 billion in June, nearly 20% higher than a year earlier. MUMBAI: RBI turned a net purchaser of US dollars in June this year, buying $561 million in the spot and over-the-counter market after net sales of $6.1 billion in May and $3.6 billion in June 2025.According to the central…
Colombo: Ground staff covers the field amid rain on the fourth day of the second Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Sri Lanka showed some fight on day four of the second Test, but India’s bowlers struck at crucial moments to leave the hosts at 229…
Pakistan captain Babar Azam is hopeful of returning for the second Test against England at Lord’s after missing the series opener with a finger injury.He said he is around 90% fit and has already batted in the nets.Pakistan lost the first Test by an innings and need a strong response to stay alive in the…
Nearly 240,000 miles from Earth, Nasa is preparing a new kind of transportation hub where spacecraft could one day arrive, wait, dock and depart without a single runway, road or parking bay. The Gateway space station, planned for lunar orbit as part of the Artemis programme, is expected to host Orion crew capsules, lunar landers…
Will schools be closed due to rain tomorrow? The southwest monsoon remains active across several parts of the country, leaving students and parents waiting for clarity on whether schools will remain closed on Thursday, August 27, due to rain, waterlogging and other weather-related disruptions.As of August 26, there is no nationwide school holiday announced for…
A new horror story, ‘Immortal,’ is taking shape, promising a mix of romance, mystery and supernatural elements. The recently released trailer offers a glimpse into a strange situation that slowly turns disturbing, while keeping its central mystery under wraps. Directed by Mariyappan Chinna, the Tamil horror thriller stars G V Prakash Kumar and Kayadu Lohar…
Today, the Moon in Aquarius highlights a need for introspection regarding your private life, while the Sun’s transition to Magha Fourth Pada may enhance your career standing and visibility. Shravana Purnima Vrat serves as a reminder to nurture family ties, urging you to address any domestic matters swiftly to avoid letting them interfere with your…
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins Tapkeshwar Mahadev Shobha Yatra Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday participated in the Shobha Yatra of Tapkeshwar Mahadev Ji, which commenced from Shivaji Dharamshala in Arhat Bazaar and will pass through major routes of Dehradun before reaching the Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple.Speaking on the occasion, Dhami extended his greetings to…
The crackdown also includes tougher vetting of H-1B applicants, including scrutiny of their social media profiles and resumes. The Trump administration is tightening the US immigration system on multiple fronts, with new restrictions affecting immigrant visas, H-1B workers, green card applicants and some existing visa holders.The latest moves include a global pause in immigrant visa…
Ramiz Raja Raises Alarm Over Pakistan Cricket (AP) Pakistan’s struggles are beginning to show beyond the scorecard, with former captain Ramiz Raja warning that the team’s poor performances are costing them something even more valuable, the support of their fans.Pakistan were thrashed by England by an innings and 103 runs in the opening Test at…
