Indian rupee declined by 8 paise to end at 89.53 against the US dollar on Monday, weighed down by heightened demand for the dollar and concerns over the widening trade deficit. Forex traders said limited intervention by the central bank and delays in the India–US trade deal have also contributed to the rupee’s ongoing weakness.At…
Lockie Ferguson during the captain’s press meet. (Image source: ILT20) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Desert Vipers captain Lockie Ferguson feels the mushrooming T20 leagues around the world are not a big threat to international cricket. The New Zealand speedster said the increase in the number of T20 leagues is great for the sport. The fourth season…
Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid (File photo/Agencies) NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin has said India’s aggressive batting style in recent years is the result of former captain Rohit Sharma and ex-head coach Rahul Dravid’s influence.The former India off-spinner said the two pushed for a faster scoring approach in limited-overs cricket and also followed the same approach themselves,…
Artificial Intelligence and automation has changed the classrooms For decades, a college degree was a near-universal ticket to opportunity in America. It promised stability, upward mobility, and a foothold in a competitive labor market. Today, that promise is eroding, not just because tuition costs have soared or debt has piled up, but because the skills…
Sanchar Saathi mobile app In what raises privacy concerns and fears around state surveillance, govt has asked smartphone makers to mandatorily pre-install its Sanchar Saathi app on their devices, ostensibly to strengthen cyber security on the devices and prevent tampering and spoofing of IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number.The order, originally issued on November 21,…
Financial fraudsters are increasingly shifting their operations toward small business and current accounts, using them to move large amounts of illegal funds, executives at fraud-detection startups said.In the past, scammers generally hijacked retail and Jan Dhan accounts and converted them into mule accounts. However, now they are turning to business accounts for the same purpose….
Faf du Plessis on the left (Photo Credits: IPL) Former England cricket all-rounder Moeen Ali has decided to participate in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026, choosing not to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.The 38-year-old’s announcement follows a similar decision made by Faf du Plessis to play in the PSL.Revealing his decision…
JKPSC admit card 2025 released for combined competitive preliminary examination at jkpsc.nic.in JKPSC admit card 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has released the admit card for the Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination 2025. Candidates who have successfully submitted their applications can now download their e-admit cards from the official website, jkpsc.nic.in. The…
PM Modi with Sri Lanka President Dissanayake (File photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Monday, expressing condolences over the loss of lives and widespread destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah.PM Modi conveyed India’s solidarity with Sri Lanka during the crisis and assured continued assistance as part…
NEW DELHI: Black Friday sales in India recorded a strong rise this year, with overall order volumes growing 27% compared to 2024, according to an analysis by e-commerce enablement platform Unicommerce. The surge was driven largely by healthy food products, beauty and personal care, and home categories.The findings highlight the increasing popularity of the global…
