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MUMBAI: The foreign exchange market on Friday threw up a set of developments that appear contradictory: the rupee fell to a new low, RBI took measures to ease borrowing conditions, and foreign exchange reserves jumped past $700 billion even though the central bank was selling dollars to support the currency.The rupee slipped close to the … Read more
The U.S. Department of Education has urged state education leaders to help Title I schools combine federal, state, and local funding into a single, flexible stream. The move is designed to cut down on paperwork, reduce compliance costs, and allow schools to focus more on programs that directly help students learn and succeed academically.Assistant Secretary … Read more
Indian American constitutional scholar Saikrishna Prakash said recent immigration restrictions in the United States stemmed from President Donald Trump’s hostility towards immigration itself rather than any targeted stance against India, and warned that executive power now dominated policy in ways Congress struggled to counter.Prakash, a Miller Center senior fellow and James Monroe Distinguished Professor of … Read more
Panaji: The Corporation of the City of Panaji and Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited (IPSCDL) identified nearly 240 housing colonies across Panaji where 16-way segregation of waste can be introduced in a phased manner. The initiative is currently at the planning and preparatory stage, with implementation to be initiated progressively, smart city officials said.“The … Read more
Begin your day with clarity! The horoscope for today highlights opportunities and hurdles for each zodiac sign. Whether it is about career, love, or self-growth, let the universe lead you through. Do take a piece of advice: remain optimistic, and acknowledge whatever comes your way. Aries Daily Horoscope Today, January 24, 2026 You’re energetic, not … Read more
Representative image: ANI LONDON: Indian seafarers are the most abandoned in the world for the third year running.A total of 1,125 Indian seafarers were abandoned on ships in 2025 out of a total of 6,223 seafarers abandoned across 410 ships worldwide, making 2025 the worst year on record for seafarer abandonment.The number of Indian seafarers … Read more
Despite being India’s official selection for the 98th Academy Awards, ‘Homebound’ did not secure a nomination. Following the Oscar snub, lead actor Ishaan Khatter shared a heartfelt note on Instagram, expressing his deep affection and gratitude for the film. He lauded director Neeraj Ghaywan and the entire team, emphasizing the movie’s profound impact and hopeful … Read more
Representative image (AI) The United States on Friday imposed fresh sanctions on a fleet of nine ships and their owners for allegedly transporting hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of sanctioned Iranian oil to foreign markets. The move marks a further escalation of pressure on Tehran amid ongoing unrest and a nationwide crackdown in Iran.The … Read more
Guwahati: Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday announced a Rs 213-crore ropeway project, connecting Kamakhya railway station with Kamakhya temple, covering a distance of 1.43 km.Terming the project as a transformation of a sacred journey with modern infrastructure, Gakari wrote on his X handle, “The 1.43 km Kamakhya Ropeway project reflects … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Friday ordered that all cases involving dereliction of duty, negligence, misconduct, willful non-compliance of the commission’s instructions or violation of electoral laws with respect to preparation of electoral roll by the booth level officer (BLO), shall be dealt as per a set procedure starting with placing such BLO under … Read more