MUMBAI: The rupee closed at a record 93.98/$ on Monday, down 35 paise from its previous close of 92.63. In the process, it breached its prior low of 93.73 and briefly slipped past 94 after market hours. Sensing the impact of the West Asia conflict on the Indian economy through inflation, growth and current account…
NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday cleared its players to take part in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 after consultations with government authorities.In a statement issued on Monday, the board said it had been in touch with the Ministry of Youth & Sports and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before taking…
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has sent out an early statement ahead of IPL 2026, showcasing his intent with a blistering knock in a practice game. The veteran batter smashed 58 off just 25 balls, bringing up his half-century in only 20 deliveries before voluntarily walking off to allow other players time in the…
England has recovered from drought after four months of above average rainfall, but officials are concerned about future dry spells. A wetter-than-normal February saw England receive 170% of the long-term average rainfall, the Environment Agency said. A regular government-led meeting of water stakeholders noted that while wetter than normal months had been positive for water…
Image credits: MotoGP/Reuters. Marco Bezzecchi emerged victorious at the Brazil Grand Prix, marking his fourth consecutive win. The VR46 rider secured his first Grand Prix podium of the season, while Marquez had to settle for fourth. Jorge Martin completed a historic 1-2 finish for Aprilia. Starting strong on race day, Bezzecchi made a perfect getaway…
Cactus fruit, also called prickly pear, may look intimidating at first glance, but beneath its spiky surface, it has a sweet and refreshing taste. Cactus fruit is a common sight in America, especially in Mexican dishes, but it is slowly gaining traction due to its distinct taste and health benefits. Yet, before you take a…
A recent instance in which a space mission did not proceed as planned was that of a Russian cargo spacecraft en route to the International Space Station (ISS), which experienced a technical glitch in its journey to dock with the ISS. The cargo spacecraft was transporting vital supplies for the astronauts who are part of…
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With nearly 40% of TSA employees at George Bush Intercontinental Airport calling out as the partial government shutdown drags into a sixth week, Houston has a problem. The security line in Terminal A on Monday turned into a three-floor nightmare stretching into the airport’s underground train system. The wait starts inside the terminal with a…
NEW DELHI: Talking in Parliament on Monday about the “unprecedented challenges” being faced by India because of the West Asia conflict, PM Modi underlined the country’s opposition to attacks on citizens and energy and transport infrastructure, and said strikes on commercial ships and obstacles to international trade are unacceptable.Modi said that as far as diplomacy…