Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee depreciated 22 paise to 87.78 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Tuesday (August 26, 2025) after the U.S. issued a draft notice detailing plans to impose an additional 25% tariff on India. Forex traders said the rupee lost momentum as worries…
NEW DELHI: At least 30 people lost their lives after heavy rains triggered a landslide near the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir.Heavy rain and flash floods also wreaked havoc in Kashmir Valley causing severe damage to infrastructure. This comes days after flash floods triggered by a cloudburst struck Kishtwar district’s Chisoti, the last…
Mercedes’ EV Magic This week, Mercedes-Benz India releases its third electric vehicle for the Indian market—the EQE 500 SUV—after the EQB SUV and EQS super luxe sedan, and this one is priced at a whopping INR 1.39 crore. This SUV is quite a looker and has the aerodynamic design cues of the previous Mercedes EVs,…
Rajinikanth’s latest release ‘Coolie’ arrived in cinemas around Independence Day with sky-high hopes. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film promised a solid gangster drama with the superstar in the lead and a star-studded cast to back him up.The hype was justified as ‘Coolie’ stormed through its first week, racing past the Rs 200 crore mark…
New Delhi: Casting the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh‘s centenary as both vindication of its importance and presentation of a fresh challenge, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday said the organisation had endured a century of neglect, hostility and bans to emerge as a force of acceptance, and used the occasion to define Hindu identity as inclusive…
Rescue operations underway NEW DELHI: A section of the Ramabai Apartment in Virar East collapsed during the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, potentially trapping around 15-20 people under the debris, eyewitnesses say.Rescue teams from the police, fire brigade, and national disaster response force (NDRF), along with ambulances, arrived at the scene immediately after the…
Today brings a moment of satisfaction as a small success sparks new ideas and possibilities in your mind. This positive energy fills you with hope and motivation, making it easier to think clearly and plan ahead. You will find joy in the little victories that remind you of your capability to grow and improve. Use…
US President Donald Trump opened a marathon Cabinet meeting at the White House with an awkward riff about attorney general Pam Bondi’s looks, before launching into a three-hour-and-16-minute stream of consciousness that lurched from tariffs to artificial intelligence.“I look at Pam. I would never say she’s beautiful, because that’s gonna be the end of my…
New Delhi: Recalling PM Narendra Modi’s 2025 I-Day speech that flagged demographic changes in border villages caused by illegal immigration “as part of a deliberate design”, home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday urged the collectors of districts covered under the Vibrant Village Programme (VVP), chief secretaries of border states and central armed police forces (CAPFs)…
New research reveals a concerning link between common painkillers like ibuprofen and paracetamol and the rise of antibiotic resistance. The study found that these medications, when used alongside antibiotics, significantly increase bacterial mutations, making infections harder to treat. This poses a significant threat, especially for older adults taking multiple medications, highlighting the need for careful…
