The rupee fell to a fresh record low on Wednesday as elevated oil prices and rising US Treasury yields weighed on investor sentiment, while concerns over prolonged geopolitical tensions and potential global rate hikes continued to pressure emerging market currencies, Reuters reported.The domestic currency touched an all-time low of 96.96 against the US dollar during…
The abuse took place largely in Dewsbury and Batley 20 people have been sentenced to a combined 277 years in prison in one of West Yorkshire Police’s biggest child sexual abuse investigations, involving the grooming and rape of three vulnerable girls in Kirklees between 1995 and 2003.The abuse took place largely in Dewsbury and Batley,…
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia (AFP Photo) MUMBAI: On Tuesday, the BCCI announced that Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya have been selected for the series against Afghanistan, subject to fitness clearance by the BCCI. Ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah (workload management) and senior left-arm spinning allrounders Ravindra Jadeja (injured) and Axar Patel have been rested from…
Milk prices in Kerala will go up by Rs 4 per litre from June 1 after dairy cooperative major Milma approved a price revision citing rising production, procurement and distribution costs amid mounting pressure on farmers.The decision was taken at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF),…
Anupam Kher has returned to theatre and is beaming with childlike excitement as we speak to him. Despite spending decades as an actor across films and stage, he remains far from complacent. At 71, he still carries the enthusiasm of a newcomer and doesn’t take himself too seriously. His latest play, ‘Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane’, explores…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday expressed his willingness to give another shot to peace talks with Iran. This comes after the US president had warned Iran of attacks if it did not agree to the deal.“I’m in no hurry. Everyone is saying, ‘Oh, the midterms.’ I’m in no hurry,” he said speaking to the…
Ravi Shastri and Hardik Pandya (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and opted to bowl first against Mumbai Indians in their crucial IPL 2026 clash at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday.KKR went unchanged from their previous game, while Mumbai received a major boost with skipper Hardik Pandya…
Long before Vijay entered politics and became one of Tamil cinema’s biggest stars, he surprised audiences with a very different role in ‘Nanban.’ The film was the Tamil remake of the cult Bollywood hit ‘3 Idiots’ starring Aamir Khan. Even today, ‘Nanban’ remains one of the most loved remakes in Indian cinema. In the midst…
(Source: The Halton Regional Police Service) A Mississauga man has been charged after police said he secretly recorded women inside fitting rooms at a retail store in Oakville. The case that investigators say may involve more victims, reports CP2436-year-old Dishanth Srideva is facing two counts of voyeurism following incidents at a Winners store on Winston…
Mohammed Shami and his estranged wife Hasin Jahan NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami has been cleared by the Alipore Court in a cheque bounce case filed by his estranged wife Hasin Jahan. The case was related to a Rs 1 lakh cheque that Jahan claimed had bounced after being deposited in a bank.The matter…