India’s foreign exchange reserves slipped by $1.24 billion to $691.49 billion in the week ending May 30, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India on Friday. Despite the decline, the central bank said the reserve buffer remains robust. “At $691.5 billion, the reserves are sufficient to cover 11 months of imports and…
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka began her French Open campaign with a dominant 6-1, 6-0 win over Russia’s Kamilla Rakhimova on Sunday. The Belarusian needed just an hour to book her place in the second round at Roland Garros. Sabalenka, who is aiming for her first title in Paris, struck 30 winners and broke her…
US President Donald Trump (fie Image) US President Donald Trump issued a proclamation implementing a travel ban from nationals of 12 countries, citing national security risks, according to the White House.“The Proclamation fully restricts and limits the entry of nationals from 12 countries found to be deficient with regard to screening and vetting and determined…
The US department of homeland security is considering to participate in a reality television show where immigrants would compete for a chance at American citizenship. The pitch, however, “has not received approval or rejection by staff,” DHS said.“The Department of Homeland Security receives hundreds of television show pitches a year, ranging from documentaries surrounding ICE…
KOLKATA: The Sherpa who accompanied Ranaghat climber Subrata Ghosh during his Everest summit said he did not lose sight of him but was too tired to carry the disoriented Ghosh down and had to finally abandon him. The Sherpa too was suffering from hallucinations when he returned to the camp and took more than two…
NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Tuesday launched the ‘School Bachao Abhiyan’ (Save Schools Campaign) in Jaunpur, slamming the Uttar Pradesh government for shutting down thousands of government schools. With the slogan “Not Liquor Shops, We Need Schools,” Singh marched with local residents to a primary school in Meerganj Khas that…
Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s attempt to ban Harvard’s international students In a significant legal decision with national implications, US District Judge Allison D. Burroughs has extended an order that blocks the Trump administration from revoking Harvard University’s certification to host international students. This ruling preserves the university’s ability to enrol foreign nationals and provides…
NEW DELHI: Days after the opposition dubbed EC’s special intensive revision of electoral rolls as “votebandi,” the poll body on Sunday eased the rules of the ongoing exercise for Bihar voters.In an advertisement carried in Hindi newspapers, Bihar chief electoral officer has now asked voters to submit forms without the required documents, which can be…
A recent study reveals a potential link between blood type and the risk of early-onset stroke. Researchers found that individuals with blood type A may have a slightly elevated risk, while those with blood type O may have a lower risk. Further research is needed to understand the underlying mechanisms and develop targeted prevention strategies….
Vantika Agrawal (FIDE Photo) Indian International Master (IM) Vantika Agrawal, 23, advanced to the third round of the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 in Batumi, Georgia, after defeating former world champion Anna Ushenina of Ukraine in a thrilling tie-breaker match with a score of 4.5-3.5 on Friday.The second-round match between Vantika and Ushenina went into…
