The rupee settled at its all-time closing low of 91.99 against the US dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by persistent foreign fund selling and risk-off sentiment in global markets, even as softer crude prices and a weaker dollar offered limited relief, PTI reported. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 91.95 and…
NEW DELHI: In what comes as an encouraging development for India ahead of next month’s T20 World Cup, India’s dependable batter in T20Is, Tilak Varma, is close to being cleared by the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru.Tilak is expected to be cleared after taking part in a simulation match on Friday. The left-handed…
FMGE January 2026 result: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) December 2025 result. The result was declared today, January 29, 2026, and is now available on the official website natboard.edu.in.Candidates who appeared for the FMGE December 2025 exam can check and download their result…
NEW DELHI: The sudden death of Ajit Pawar has left his party, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), with many challenges. After losing its most skilful political manager, the party is now in a Catch-22 situation over a possible merger with the rival faction, while also keeping the alliance with the BJP intact.As “Ajit Dada” was…
The intent around the proposed Pesticides Management Bill, 2025 marks a significant move as it aims to align India’s regulatory framework with contemporary realities. (AI image) By Susheel KumarIndian agriculture stands at an important inflection point. On the one hand, the country speaks with confidence of becoming a global food powerhouse, a trusted supplier to…
Serena Williams (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File) MELBOURNE: There is growing excitement in the tennis world about the possibility of American legend Serena Williams returning to the WTA Tour later this year. The 44-year-old has not played a competitive match since her third-round loss to Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic at the US Open in September 2022, after…
The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) has released the APSSB Recruitment 2026 notification for 205 vacancies across multiple departments of the state government. The recruitment drive includes posts of Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Driver. The online application process will begin on February 12, 2026, on the official APSSB website,…
NEW DELHI: After weeks of visible discomfort, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi finally met the senior leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday.The PTI sources described it as a detailed “redressal” meeting ahead of the crucial Kerala assembly polls.The meeting, held in Kharge’s chamber in the Parliament House complex, lasted…
The US government is set to roll out “Trump Accounts”, a new tax-advantaged investment programme aimed at boosting long-term savings for children, with more than 500,000 families already signed up ahead of its launch this summer, according to a Reuters report.Under the scheme, the US Treasury will deposit $1,000 as seed money into investment accounts…
MUMBAI: In recent years, the Mumbai Cricket Association’s ground at Bandra-Kurla Complex has been the preferred venue for Mumbai’s home Ranji Trophy matches. On Thursday, however, pollution and dust from a construction site near the ground disrupted play and raised concerns among players.During the final session of the day one play, Mumbai players Sarfaraz Khan,…
