The Indian rupee fell to a new all-time low of 92.63 against the US dollar on Wednesday, driven by a strengthening greenback and persistent foreign fund outflows. Despite a positive performance in domestic equity markets, the currency struggled under the weight of a rising import bill and geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia.
This is the second firing incident in less than 24 hours in Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana. Two men on a motorcycle opened fire at close range at Charanpreet Singh, a resident of New Chandigarh, leaving him bleeding with bullet injuries, and fled from the scene.
An alleged protest stunt meant to go viral on social media triggered panic at a courier service centre in Bengaluru’s Vyalikaval area on Wednesday after a family attempted to send an elderly man as a “human parcel” to highlight the difficulty in getting bus seats and rising fares during the festive season.
Election Commission has mobilized a massive force of over 25 lakh personnel to oversee the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections in four states and one Union Territory. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced the deployment as part of a comprehensive strategy to ensure the 2026 polls remain free of violence and inducements.
The Karnataka government tabled the “Iva Nammava Iva Nammava (He is ours, he is ours)' Bill in the Assembly on Wednesday, which aims to curb “honour killings” and violence arising from caste-based objections to inter-caste or inter-community marriages.
The Indian‑flagged crude oil tanker, 'Jag Laadki', has safely arrived at Adani Ports’ Mundra terminal in Gujarat, carrying approximately 80,886 metric tonnes of crude oil sourced from the United Arab Emirates. The vessel was loaded at Fujairah Port and berthed here on Wednesday, port officials confirmed.
The number of fatalities in the fire incident at a multi-storey residential building in Delhi's Palam area on Wednesday has risen to nine, prompting Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to initiate a magisterial investigation.
A man and his daughter were burnt to death under suspicious circumstances in Telangana’s Hanamkonda district, police said on Wednesday. The incident occurred in Kadipikonda of Kazipet mandal early Wednesday morning.
Apple CEO Tim Cook has dismissed speculation about stepping down, calling such reports "a rumour" and reaffirming his commitment to leading the company. In a conversation on ABC News, Cook said he has no plans to slow down. “No, I did not say that. I have not said that. That is a rumour going around,” he said when asked about reports suggesting he might step back from his role.
At least seven people, including three children, were killed and two others injured after a fire broke out in a multi-storey building in the Palam area of the national capital on Wednesday, officials said, adding that several are still feared trapped inside.
In a shocking case of cyber fraud, a 71-year-old retired officer from Mumbai’s Dadar area was allegedly duped of Rs 1.05 crore after being kept under digital arrest by fraudsters for 10 days. The accused, posing as officials from government agencies, created an atmosphere of fear and psychological pressure to carry out the crime.
Amidst the controversy surrounding Sanjay Dutt and Nora Fatehi's recently released track 'Sarke Chunar' from 'KD – The Devil' lyricist Rakeeb Alam has clarified his stand on the matter during an exclusive conversation with IANS. Rakeeb revealed that he actually did not write the lyrics for the "Sarke Chunar" track.
Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan has been asked to submit an affidavit if she wishes to seek blessings at the Badrinath and Kedarnath temples. On Tuesday, Badri-Kedar Temple Committee Chairman Hemant Dwivedi spoke with the media, and said that all non-Hindus will be required to submit the affidavit if they wish to seek blessings at the temples, henceforth.
Residents of the National Capital Region (NCR) can expect a spell of pleasant weather as rainfall is likely over the next three days, from March 19 to March 21, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The anticipated showers are expected not only to bring relief from rising temperatures but also to improve the region’s air quality.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard defended President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran, after National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) Director Joe Kent resigned in protest, marking the first high-level exit from the administration over the war.
The White House on Tuesday forcefully rejected claims by outgoing National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) Director Joe Kent that Iran posed no imminent threat, even as his resignation marked the first high-level exit from the Trump administration in protest against the war.
In a significant milestone towards realising the vision of ‘Har Ghar Jal’ (water for every household), Rajasthan has become the first state in the country to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti under the new guidelines of Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0.
“The United States has been informed by most of our NATO ‘Allies’ that they don’t want to get involved with our Military Operation against the Terrorist Regime of Iran,” Trump said in a statement. He added that despite their reluctance, “almost every country strongly agreed with what we are doing, and that Iran cannot, in any way, shape, or form, be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.”
Bollywood actress and politician Kangana Ranaut has strongly reacted to the vulgar lyrics of Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt's 'KD: The Devil' song 'Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke'. Not just her, the now deleted song has been facing a lot of backlash from people across social media platforms.
In a move aimed at strengthening India’s logistics network, Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Tuesday launched three new premium delivery services of the Department of Posts in the national capital. The services -- 24 Speed Post, 48 Speed Post and 24 Speed Post Parcel -- are designed to offer faster and time-bound delivery across key cities.
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