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India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $2.176 billion to $697.784 billion in the week ended October 10, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.This marks the second consecutive weekly decline after reserves had dipped by $276 million in the previous week to $699.96 billion.According to RBI data, foreign currency…
In a notable shift, India’s crude oil imports from Russia have surged in the first half of October, reversing a three-month decline observed from July to September. This resurgence is attributed to Indian refineries operating at full capacity to meet the heightened demand during the festive season, as indicated by ship tracking data.Russian oil imports…
Diwali lights are once again brightening streets across India, symbolising joy, hope, and vitality. Yet behind this festive glow lies an important health concern: colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting younger adults, a trend that has alarmed medical experts worldwide. Traditionally seen in people over 50, this disease is now being diagnosed in individuals in their…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court took serious note of the rising incidents of digital arrest across the country and sought a response from the government and CBI on Friday. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi was hearing a case registered as suo motu after a senior citizen couple from Haryana’s Ambala was…
OTT-based reality show Rise and Fall has entertained fans with its amazing line-up of contestants. The show has now come to an end, with Arjun Bijlani lifting the trophy. Fans and close ones from the industry are celebrating his victory and praising him for his journey on the reality show.The power-packed reality show brought together…
US stocks ticked higher on Thursday as technology shares rallied following signs of strong demand in the artificial-intelligence (AI) sector. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 116 points or 0.3%, and the Nasdaq gained 0.5%, though markets remained choppy throughout the week, AP reported.Tech stocks led gains after Taiwan Semiconductor…
India’s merchandise exports to the United States fell 11.93% to $5.46 billion in September amid Washington’s 50% tariff on Indian goods, while imports from the US rose 11.78% to $3.98 billion, according to data from the commerce ministry.During April–September FY26, exports to the US grew 13.37% to $45.82 billion, while imports increased 9% to $25.6…
Private sector lender Axis Bank on Wednesday reported a 26 per cent decline in standalone net profit to Rs 5,089.64 crore for the quarter ended September 2025, down from Rs 6,917.57 crore in the same period last year and Rs 5,806.14 crore in the preceding quarter.The bank’s net interest income (NII) rose marginally by 1…
Sree Charani of India (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Visakhapatnam: If someone had asked Sree Charani at the start of the year where she would see herself by year-end, representing India in the women’s World Cup would have seemed unlikely. But here she is, the first cricketer from Andhra – men or women – to…
Gold’s deep-rooted significance in India spans millennia, influencing culture, religion, and the economy as a symbol of tradition and prosperity. Historically, its value has surged during economic uncertainty, notably after the 2008 crash and the 2020 pandemic. Recent geopolitical tensions in 2025 have again driven gold prices to new highs, underscoring its enduring role as…
