File photo: US Vice President JD Vance (Picture credit: AP) US Vice President JD Vance is expected to travel to Islamabad by Tuesday morning for high-stakes talks with Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, as a fragile ceasefire approaches its expiry, according to an Axios report.The visit comes at a critical juncture, with US…
MUMBAI: RBI on Monday partially unwound emergency curbs on rupee derivatives, signalling a shift from firefighting to restoring normal market function after a spell of currency volatility.The central bank withdrew its April 1 directive, which had barred banks from offering non-deliverable forwards (NDFs)—offshore rupee derivatives settled in foreign currency—and prevented users from rebooking cancelled forward…
Representative image (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: A major breakthrough has emerged in the investigation into an IPL betting racket in Punjab, with the Khanna police freezing bank accounts containing Rs 42.3 lakh allegedly linked to illegal cricket betting proceeds, according to a report by The Tribune.The development comes days after police busted a high-profile online…
Director Rathna Kumar, known for films like ‘Meyaadha Maan,’ ‘Aadai,’ and ‘Gulu Gulu,’ is back with his next project titled ’29 The Film’. Vidhu and Preethi Asrani play the leading roles in the film. The story revolves around the life of a 29-year-old man: his trials, tribulations, experiences, and feelings. The makers have officially announced…
On March 9, Brent crude surged over 27 per cent to trade at a multi-year high of USD 119 a barrel amid escalating Middle East tensions. The prices later dropped significantly after the announcement of coordinated oil reserve release by major G7 economies. The oil price, although at a multi-year high, was still lower than…
US Labour Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer announced on Monday that she will step down from her role, bringing an abrupt end to a turbulent tenure marked by mounting allegations of misconduct and internal investigations. The White House confirmed she will leave the administration to take up a position in the private sector, though no exact timeline…
NEW DELHI: Enforcement Directorate is in overdrive in Bengal ahead of assembly polls with intensified actions since April 1 in at least 19 cases of money laundering, involving ministers, police brass and alleged key political conduits.The agency on Monday summoned Rishi Raj, one of the directors of I-PAC, the political consultancy engaged with TMC, while…
As the Centre sets up a committee and high-level ministerial body to shape India’s artificial intelligence (AI) policy, an official from the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) said the government has not ruled out the possibility of a separate legal framework for the technology in future. MeitY has recently announced the creation of…
Lucknow Super Giants’ captain Rishabh Pant, second right, with teammates during a practice session. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Struggling Lucknow Super Giants are set to receive a timely boost in their IPL 2026 campaign, with explosive Australia wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis likely to join the squad ahead of their crucial clash against Mumbai Indians on May…
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ is showing huge power at the box office even though several new releases have hit the big screens after that. ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has emerged as one of the biggest earners of the year. Director Kunal Kohli recently shared insightful views on the making of the hit film ‘Dhurandhar’. The seasoned director…
