NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday paid tributes to his outgoing colleagues in the Upper House while taking a dig at former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda. Kharge, speaking during his farewell said he had known the veteran leader for over 54 years and had worked closely with him,…
Reserve Bank of India has rolled out a consolidated Digital Payments e-mandate framework, effective immediately, replacing all earlier circulars and bringing uniform rules for recurring transactions across payment systems. The framework covers cards, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and prepaid payment instruments (PPIs), and extends to both domestic and cross-border transactions. It requires a one-time e-mandate…
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras has launched three new artificial intelligence courses through the SWAYAM Plus platform. The courses are part of the ‘AI for All’ campaign and aim to make digital skills accessible to a wider audience, including those without a technical background.The announcement was made by Prof V Kamakoti, Director of IIT…
SURAT: A female dietician was allegedly murdered by her husband in Gujarat’s Surat, with her body later found stuffed inside a wooden box at his old residence, police said on Sunday.According to police, the accused Vishal Salvi killed his wife Shilpa Salvi on April 20 and transported the body to an old house in Salabatpura…
Sree Vishnu’s investigative thriller ‘Mrithyunjay’ is set for a swift digital premiere on Netflix on April 3, 2026, less than a month after its March 6 theatrical release. The film, praised for its intriguing premise and tense investigative sequences, follows a marketing employee’s pursuit of a crime reporting dream as he uncovers a dangerous conspiracy….
International celebrities are falling head over heels for the captivating rhythms of Bollywood! From the electrifying moves of Ricky Martin on a Punjabi anthem to Karen Gillan busting out the dance to ‘Sheila Ki Jawani,’ our favorite stars are reveling in the magic of Indian grooves. Bollywood beats are infectious, and global icons know it…
A senior Reserve Bank of India official criticised foreign-exchange market makers for their role in aggravating the rupee’s weakness during the ongoing West Asia tensions, as the regulator keeps up its tough messaging stance in its defense of the currency. Addressing an annual foreign exchange dealers’ conference in Paris at the weekend, deputy governor T…
Rupee extended its losing streak on Friday, tumbling 28 paisa in early trade, to hit a fresh record low of 94.24 against the US dollar. This comes after the currency fell sharply in the last session on Wednesday, when it slipped 29 paise to breach the 94 par US dollar mark to hit 94.05 amid…
The sighting of a toad near a home often happens suddenly, catching people off guard. While some may view it through a superstitious lens, others see it as nothing unusual. In reality, a toad’s presence is rarely random and is usually linked to specific environmental conditions that support its survival. Toads depend on moisture, shelter,…
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has indicated a likely return of El Nino conditions as early as May–July this year, with climate models pointing to rapidly rising sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific.In its latest Global Seasonal Climate Update, the WMO said there is growing confidence in the onset of El Nino after neutral…
