MUMBAI: The rupee weakened to its all-time low for the sixth consecutive trading session on Tuesday as a rise in US bond yields boosted the dollar and strong demand for the greenback from importers added to the lingering pressure on the local currency.The rupee declined to 85.21 against the US dollar, eclipsing its previous record…
A major storm struck California’s central coast on December 23 causing the partial collapse of the Santa Cruz Wharf. The area experienced heavy snow and strong winds, which prompted emergency teams to rescue people trapped by the collapse. Wharf Collapse And Rescue Efforts The wharf sustained extensive damage as surging waves tore apart a 150-foot…
NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday criticised the central government for its decision to exclude Delhi’s tableau from next year’s Republic Day parade, accusing the BJP-led government of playing politics over presenting state tableaus.Kejriwal questioned the rationale behind the move, asking why Delhi, as the capital of India, was continuously…
Israel’s military said Saturday it had failed to intercept a “projectile” launched from Yemen that landed in Tel Aviv, with the national medical service saying 16 people were lightly wounded. Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists have repeatedly launched missile attacks against Israel since the war in Gaza began more than a year ago, most of which…
NEW YORK: The U.S. flu season is underway, with cases surging across much of the country, health officials said Friday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted sharp increases in several measures, including lab tests and emergency room visits. “It’s been increasing at a pretty steady pace now for the past several weeks. So…
NEW DELHI: With car prices going up between 35-50% over the past 3-4 years, owing to safety and emissions mandates, affording a vehicle has become difficult for mass consumers and sales are likely to see a moderate growth of 3-4% in the coming year, Kia India MD Gwanggu Lee said on Thursday.To generate demand, Lee…
MUMBAI: A day after a Navy speedboat rammed a ferry heading to Elephanta Island from Gateway, the toll rose to 14 with the recovery of body of a 43-year-old Malad resident. The search for seven-year-old Zohan Pathan – the other missing passenger – continues even as police and naval authorities probe the reasons behind the…
After India avoided the follow-on during the dramatic last hour on day four of the drawn third Test against Australia in Brisbane, the moment sparked celebrations in the Indian dressing room, which the Australian team and media found a bit surprising considering India were still almost 200 runs behind the hosts. But Rohit believed it…
A large shipment of Indian eggs, worth at least Rs 15 crore, is currently stranded due to the restrictions, said PV Senthil, an egg exporter from Namakkal. NAMAKKAL: Oman on Tuesday stopped issuing new import permits for Indian table eggs, hitting the poultry industry in Namakkal in Tamil Nadu. The new restriction assumes significance in…
India’s premier testing authority, the National Testing Agency (NTA), managed to conduct only 29 exams in 2024, a record low that hasn’t been seen since 2019. Known for its expansive reach and scale in conducting major admissions and recruitment exams, the NTA now finds itself grappling with a sharp decline in performance, fuelled by a…