The rupee staged a sharp rebound on Thursday, rising 156 paise or 1.6 per cent to settle at 93.14 (provisional) against the US dollar, logging one of its steepest single-day gains in many years after regulatory measures by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), according to PTI.The surge followed a series of steps by the…
India’s pharmaceutical exports remained on a growth track in the last financial year despite global headwinds, crossing $28 billion during April–February FY26, while industry leaders said the sector is on course to nearly double in size to $130 billion by 2030.Speaking at the inaugural session of the ‘Chintan Shivir: Scaling Up Pharma Exports’ on Saturday,…
Tushar Deshpande (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals pulled off a thrilling win over Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring IPL 2026 clash, with the match going right down to the final ball. Chasing a big target of 211, Gujarat kept fighting till the very end but fell just short, handing Rajasthan a narrow 6-run victory…
UAE’s hottest 40 day summer stretch begins July 3; temperatures to top 50°C / Image – gulfnews The UAE is preparing to enter the most intense stretch of its summer season, with experts warning that temperatures could climb above 50°C as the annual ‘Jamrat Al Qayth’ period begins on July 3. Lasting until August 10,…
Alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar has written a handwritten letter to actor Jacqueline Fernandez, reacting to her recent move to turn approver in the ongoing Rs 200 crore money laundering case.The letter, dated April 21, 2026, has surfaced online and was shared by IANS.Addressing Jacqueline with affectionate nicknames like “Baby Botta Bomma” and “My Jackie Sukesh…
Revathy, Padmapriya quit AMMA: Actors say years of seeking change were met with ‘silence’ Mollywood actors Revathy Asha Kelunni and Padmapriya Janakiraman have stepped down from the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA). The two actors announced their resignation through a joint statement shared on Instagram on Monday.The actors said they had remained hopeful that…
Another Hollywood marriage has come to an end. Jason Biggs and author-actress Jenny Mollen have announced their split after 18 years together.Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen part waysThe couple confirmed their separation in a joint statement through their representative. While they have parted ways, TMZ reports that the couple remain on ‘good terms’ and are…
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has stepped into the controversy surrounding producer Allu Aravind’s recent remark about Yash, coming to the latter’s defence while arguing that the statement has been taken out of context.Allu Aravind had sparked a debate with his “Who was Yash before KGF?” comment. Reacting to the backlash, Varma described the controversy as…
On the outskirts of Herat in western Afghanistan, one settlement drew international attention in 2022 after reports emerged that many residents had sold a kidney to survive deepening poverty and hunger. The area became widely known as the “one-kidney village,” a grim reflection of the humanitarian crisis that followed Afghanistan’s economic collapse after the Taliban…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The wait for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s historic India debut will continue after newly-appointed captain Shreyas Iyer confirmed that the 15-year-old batting sensation was not included in the playing XI for the opening T20I against Ireland in Belfast on Friday.Sooryavanshi had been widely tipped to make his maiden international appearance after…