The rupee hit a record low of 95.33 against the dollar on Thursday, driven by surging crude oil prices and concerns over inflation and capital flows. Suspected RBI intervention helped the currency recover to close at 94.91, though it remains under pressure. The outlook for the rupee is closely tied to the trajectory of global…
Metal detectorists in Norway unearthed a trove of ancient coins dating back to the Viking Age — the largest of its kind ever found in the country. “This is a historic find,” said Andreas Bjelland Eriksen, Norway’s climate and environment minister, in a statement that described its links to the Vikings as “even more spectacular”…
Ranveer Singh‘s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has broken several box office records, but the movie is still chasing a spot to become the second highest-grossing Indian film. The Aditya Dhar directorial that rampaged at the box office after its arrival in cinemas has now completed six weeks in theaters.Dhurandhar 2 ReviewThe espionage thriller has secured the…
MUMBAI: Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has hiked prices by 2-5%, signalling more increases could be in the offing going ahead as the company copes with a 8-10% cost inflation on the back of the West Asia war that sent oil prices soaring, weighing on raw material costs for a host of consumer goods ranging from detergents…
Virat Kohli and umpire (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: A dramatic moment unfolded during the IPL 2026 clash between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium, as Virat Kohli appeared to lose his cool and was seen in an animated exchange with the on-field umpire.The incident took place in the eighth…
Meera is a timeless Sanskrit-rooted name that means “light, saintly woman, prosperous.” It carries a devotional and literary legacy, yet it still sounds soft, familiar, and elegant in modern families. These Sanskrit-rooted names prove that tradition and modern style can go beautifully together. Each one carries a meaningful origin, a pleasant sound and a timeless…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Thursday reserved verdict on the anticipatory bail of Congress neta Pawan Khera in a criminal case against him by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife for alleging she possessed multiple passports and undisclosed offshore properties.A bench of justices J K Maheshwari and A S Chandurkar concluded the hearing on plea…
Solana is launching a Swiss-based research body to help financial firms interpret evolving crypto regulations, as competition intensifies between public blockchains and permissioned networks for institutional adoption. The Solana Research Institute (SRI), founded by former Euroclear executive Angus Scott, is debuting alongside a roughly 60-page report aimed at senior financial practitioners evaluating the network, according…
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Friday increased the 19 kg commercial cylinder price by Rs 993 across the country, news agency ANI reported, citing sources.There is no change in domestic cylinder prices. A 19 kg commercial cylinder will now cost Rs 3,071.50 in Delhi.The price increase comes amid broader discussions around India’s energy supply situation,…
BENGALURU: A day after seven persons died when a compound wall of Bowring Hospital crashed on them following heavy rain on Wednesday, CM Siddaramaiah has ordered suspension of an executive engineer, tightened safety measures and ordered eviction of vendors from near unsteady and dangerous structures.The action follows a high-level review meeting at Vidhana Soudha Thursday…