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Mumbai, Mar 13 (PTI) India's forex reserves dropped by USD 11.683 billion to USD 716.810 billion during the week ended March 6, the RBI said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had increased by USD 4.885 billion to an all-time high of USD 728.494 billion. For the week ended March 6, foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, decreased by USD 9.880 billion to USD 563.245 billion, according to data released by the central bank. Expressed in dollar te ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, March 12 (PTI) The Odisha vigilance department has arrested a police assistant sub-inspector for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 25,000 from a dhaba owner, officials said on Friday. The arrested officer, identified as Arupa Nanda Das, posted at Badagaon police station in Sundargarh district, was caught on Thursday while accepting the bribe to help the dhaba owner in a case and allow him to operate his business smoothly, the department said in a statement. Following ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Mar 11 (PTI) Four people who supplied SIM cards allegedly used in online betting and gaming frauds were arrested here, police said on Wednesday. The Cyber Crime Police arrested the four accused in connection with a case registered after a 36-year-old here lost Rs 1.5 crore in online cricket betting fraud. "They supplied SIM cards in the names of their family members and friends, which were used in online betting and gaming frauds through fake social media advertisements," a release ...Read More >
Mumbai, Mar 11 (PTI) The rupee declined 16 paise to settle at 92.01 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by a sharp rise in global crude oil prices and a stronger greenback as the war in West Asia raged on. FII outflows and weak sentiments in the domestic equity markets further pressured the local unit, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 91.92 against the US dollar and traded in the range of 91.85-92.06 before settling a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) The Asian Weightlifting Championships, scheduled to be held in Ahmedabad in April, has been postponed to May due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The continental event, originally slated for April 1 to 10, has been pushed back by over a month and will now be held from May 12 to 17. The Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF) said the rescheduling was done to ensure the "safe and smooth participation" of all delegations. "Due to the current situation affecting the Mid ...Read More >
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live, 11-3-2026: The Kerala State Lottery Department has declared the results of the Dhanalekshmi DL-43 lottery for Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The DL-43 lottery, one of Kerala's most popular lotteries, offers a first prize of Rs 1 crore, second prize of Rs 30 lakh, and third prize of Rs 5 lakh. Participant with ticket number DD 543799 has won the bumper jackpot first prize worth Rs 1 crore. The official draw took place at Gorky Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram, under stri ...Read More >
Jaipur, Mar 11 (PTI) Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde was discharged from the Sawai Man Singh Hospital here, a day after he was admitted for fever. On Tuesday, Badge was admitted to the hospital after he complained of fever, discomfort and restlessness during a routine visit. Earlier, a hospital official said that preliminary medical examination indicated a urinary infection. He has been admitted to the ICU for observation and treatment, the official had said. Doctors on Wednesday said he wa ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Mar 11 (PTI) The ongoing Budget Session of the Punjab Assembly saw heated exchanges between ruling AAP and opposition legislators on Wednesday over Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's alleged derogatory remarks on women. Unruly scenes unfolded in the House after Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema raised the issue of Khaira's alleged comment. As chaos continued, Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan adjourned the House for 20 minutes. Khaira had come under fire from AAP MLAs for some rem ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 2 (PTI) Amazon India on Monday announced 'Zero Referral fee' on more than 12.5 crore products, a move, the ecommerce giant said, aims to accelerate growth for lakhs of sellers across the country. Building on last year's fee revision, the company has expanded zero referral fees coverage more than 10-times from 1.2 crore products in 2025 to over 12.5 crore products priced under Rs 1,000 across 1,800-plus categories, the company said in a release. In addition, Amazon has reduced Ea ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 2 (PTI) Shares of oil marketing companies and paint manufacturers declined on Monday in-line with a weak trend in equities as deepening conflict in West Asia drove crude oil prices higher. The stock of Indian Oil Corporation tumbled 4.53 per cent, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd dropped 3.36 per cent, and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd declined 2.81 per cent on the BSE. "A sustained rise in oil remains a key monitorable for India, given its implications on inflation, fisca ...Read More >
Mumbai, Mar 2 (PTI) Following are the top stories from the Western Region at 1700 HRS. BOM10 MH-FACTORY-BLAST-LD PROBE **** Nagpur blast: Probe points to company's negligence; safety agencies also liable, says minister Nagpur: Maharashtra minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Monday said prima facie there was "negligence" on the part of the Nagpur-based SBL Energy Limited, where a blast claimed 19 lives, and safety measures were not followed by the explosives manufacturer. **** BOM2 MH-FACTORY-B ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 24 (PTI) The government on Tuesday permitted exports of 25 lakh tonnes of wheat, according to a commerce ministry notification. The decision was taken earlier this month, but the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) notified it on Tuesday. "The export policy of Wheat ...continues to remain prohibited. However, export of 25 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) of Wheat is permitted," the DGFT said. This decision was taken in January by the Centre. It said that the detailed modalitie ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the de ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 23 (PTI) Days after a Tejas jet of the Indian Air Force sustained some damage at a frontline airbase, its manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Monday described the incident as a "minor" one. The state-run aerospace major, however, did not give specific details of the incident involving the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA). "There has been no reported crash of the LCA Tejas. The event in question was a minor technical incident on ground," a spokesperson for HAL said. "LCA ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Feb 23 (PTI) Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries M B Patil on Monday inaugurated Amazon's newly constructed, fully equipped 11 lakh sq ft corporate office near Yelahanka here. Built on a five-acre site approximately 15 kilometres from Kempegowda International Airport, Amazon said this is its second largest office in Asia. The 12-storey campus will support over 7,000 employees across ecommerce, operations, payments, technology, and seller services in India, Amazon said ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 23 (ANI): Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and opted to bowl first against West Indies in both teams' opening Super 8 clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday.Both West Indies and Zimbabwe come into the Super 8 clash as the table-toppers of their respective groups in the tournament's group-stage. Two-time champions West Indies secured victories over Scotland, England, Nepal and Italy to progress, while ...Read More >
India's skies are getting busier. And it is not just passenger jets. The country's registered drone count has crossed 38,500, with 39,890 DGCA-certified remote pilots now officially on the books as of February 2026. Add to that over 240 approved drone training organisations operating nationwide, and a picture starts to form: India is not dabbling in drones anymore. It is building a full industry around them. From Farms to Flood Zones Drones in India are no longer a novelty reserved for tech d ...Read More >
Jammu, Feb 17 (PTI) Two Pakistani nationals, who escaped from a juvenile home in a border village here, were arrested within 24 hours of the incident, officials said on Tuesday. However, the local gangster who also escaped with them remained at large and efforts are on to arrest him, they said. Karajeet Singh alias Gugga, a resident of Dablehar in R S Pura, and Pakistan citizens Mohammad Suna-ullah and Ahsan Anwar allegedly attacked police personnel and fled from the juvenile home at around 5 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 17 (PTI) Nervousness before entering the exam hall turned into relief and confidence for several students who stepped out after appearing for the Class 10 and 12 examinations on Tuesday, saying the paper was easy to moderate. They said the paper was largely based on the syllabus of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). The Class 10 and 12 board examinations conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education began on Tuesday across the country and ...Read More >
Lucknow, Feb 16 (PTI) Lucknow Metro on Monday launched QR-based tickets, which can be booked from anywhere to enjoy a hassle-free metro travel experience. The QR-based ticketing system was formally inaugurated at the Hazratganj Metro Station here by Managing Director of Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC), Sushil Kumar. Under the new system, passengers can book QR tickets through the official Lucknow Metro mobile application - Lucknow Metro Official (available on Play Store and iOS St ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Jan 27 (PTI) An Ahmedabad resident, who escaped a Nepalese prison during the 'Gen Z' protests while facing drug charges, was arrested by Gujarat Police, officials said on Tuesday. The Special Operations Group (SOG) of the crime branch tracked down the accused, Dharmesh Chunara, following a coordinated effort involving technical surveillance and human intelligence. Chunara, a resident of Thakkarbapa Nagar Road, had been on the run since fleeing the Bhadra Jail in Kathmandu during a v ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025 (SHANTI Bill), with the opposition staging a walkout over their demand to refer it to the Standing Committee. Opposition parties also alleged that the government had failed to address key concerns regarding liability in the proposed legislation.Congress leader Manish Tewari said the Opposition decided to walk out because the govern ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 17 (ANI): Alpine SG Pipers stormed their way into title contention by registering their second consecutive victory, according to a release.UpGrad Mumba Masters and defending champions Triveni Continental Kings also registered comfortable wins to maintain their advantage in the Global Chess League (GCL), a joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and FIDE.The Pipers beat Fyers American Gambits 10-4, upGrad Mumba Masters registered a dominating 18-2 win over PBG Ala ...Read More >
Kolkata, Dec 17 (PTI) A fire broke out at a cluster of shanties near Eco Park in the New Town area near Kolkata on Wednesday evening. There was no report of any casualty in the blaze, which broke out in one of the shanties around 7.30 pm and quickly spread to adjoining houses, officials said. Twenty fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the flames, a fire brigade official said. "The fire has been contained. But due to presence of combustible materials in the shanties, it is taking t ...Read More >
Chennai, Dec 17 (PTI) Senior DMK leader and Lok Sabha MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi will lead the party's manifesto committee for the 2026 elections. DMK general secretary Duraimurugan announced a 12-member manifesto committee that will have consultations with various stakeholders, including public welfare organisations, trader bodies, youth and farmers' groups. According to a release from Duraimurugan, the other members include state Ministers PTR Palanivel Thiaga Rajan and TRB Rajaa, senior leade ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 17 (ANI): The Indian pageant and fashion fraternity is mourning the passing away of Meher Castelino, the country's first Femina Miss India and a celebrated fashion journalist.A pioneer in the fashion industry, she paved the way for generations of Indian women to step into the public eye with confidence and aspiration.Her death was confirmed by the Femina Miss India Organisation, which announced it through a social media tribute. Describing her as a trailbla ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) The government on Wednesday decided to exercise green shoe option to divest a higher 3 per cent stake in Indian Overseas Bank through offer-for-sale following overwhelming response from investors on the first day of subscription. The OFS of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) opened for subscription on Wednesday for non-retail investors at a floor price of Rs 34 per share. "Offer for Sale in Indian Overseas Bank received good response from non-retail investors today. "Against a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Smog persisted across Delhi on Wednesday, with air quality falling in the 'very poor' category, slightly improving from a day before. The forecasts, meanwhile, predict the air quality to oscillate between 'very poor' and 'severe' categories in the coming days. It is likely to remain in either of the two categories over the next six days, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi. Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 334 at 4 pm on ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted Delhi government authorities to take coercive action against old vehicles that do not meet Bharat Stage-IV (BS-IV) emission standards. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi modified the August 12 order of the apex court which had placed a blanket bar on coercive measures against diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years. Allowing the plea of ...Read More >
PNNNew Delhi [India], December 17: HROne today shared insights on why businesses across the country continue to turn to its platform as they evaluate options for the Best HR Software in India. With organizations seeking tools that help them handle payroll, attendance, recruitment, engagement and other daily HR tasks, HROne outlined how its connected set of modules and services supports teams that want clarity, accuracy and smoother operations.The company stated that this update comes at a time w ...Read More >
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