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The rupee recovered from its record low, closing at 89.96 against the US dollar after a softer dollar index and reported RBI intervention. Despite initial weakness due to foreign selling and trade deal delays, the currency found support. Analysts anticipate continued pressure from outflows but potential cushioning from a subdued dollar and possible RBI actions. […]

As President Putin prepares for a visit to India, old images of him with Prime Minister Modi from 2001 have resurfaced. Then Gujarat Chief Minister Modi accompanied PM Vajpayee to Moscow, marking his first international engagement and early diplomatic interaction with Putin. The visit fostered cooperation between Gujarat and Russia’s Astrakhan region. Source link

A local election in Munnar has taken an ironic turn as the BJP fields Sonia Gandhi, named after the Congress stalwart, against the official Congress candidate. The BJP nominee, daughter of a devoted Congressman, presents a unique challenge for her opponents. This unusual situation is sparking debate, potentially swaying voters and reshaping the local political […]

The Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board has released the hall tickets for the 2025 Sub-Inspector recruitment, with candidates required to download them from tnusrb.tn.gov.in. The Main Written Exam and Tamil Language Eligibility Test will be held on December 21 across 46 centres. TNUSRB has activated multiple helplines for support and issued strict exam-day guidelines, […]

'Visible from space': Astronaut shares orbital view of Mecca 400kms above the earth Source link

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed state governments to provide additional staff to reduce the workload of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) involved in EC’s SIR exercise. This comes amid reports of excessive pressure and alleged suicides, with the court emphasising case-by-case consideration for exemption requests and ensuring adequate workforce. The direction was issued after TVK’s […]

Hours before Russia President Putin’s arrival, Rahul Gandhi criticized the Modi government for breaking the tradition of allowing the Leader of Opposition to meet foreign dignitaries. He stated this practice, observed under Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh, is now ignored due to government insecurity. Putin’s visit will focus on trade, technology, and regional issues, with several […]

NASA’s Perseverance rover has unveiled a captivating phenomenon: tiny electrical sparks, likened to ‘mini-lightning’, occurring within the Martian dust devils and storms. This crucial discovery not only validates a longstanding scientific hypothesis but also has the potential to revolutionize our comprehension of the Red Planet’s atmospheric features and habitability. Source link

India’s largest airline, IndiGo, is facing significant flight disruptions, with hundreds of cancellations and delays due to new pilot rest and duty-hour regulations. Despite a month since implementation, the airline struggles to adapt, leading to a sharp drop in on-time performance. IndiGo cites operational challenges and expects disruptions to continue. Source link

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra deflected questions on the rupee breaching the 90 mark against the US dollar, urging reporters to ask Prime Minister Narendra Modi about his 2013 remarks on the falling rupee. Meanwhile, Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran stated the government is not concerned about the currency’s decline, as it is not […]