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April 15, 2025 5:58 PM

Rupee strong against US dollar by 28 paise

In the Forex market, the rupee today strengthened by 28 paise to close at 85 rupees and 77 paise against the US dollar. The dollar index, which indicates US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, was trading at 99.85 in intra-day trade....

April 15, 2025 5:33 PM

Many parts of Congo reeling under heavy rains and floods; 72 dead, 170 injured

In Congo, heavy rains and flooding have struck several provinces, with the capital Kinshasa among the hardest hit. 11 health zones in Kinshasa have been impacted, with more than 5,000 people displaced. At least 72 people have died, and 170 have been injured due to torrential rains and resulting fl...

April 15, 2025 5:23 PM

Thousands of Pak pilgrims deprived of Hajj this year

Around 67,000 Pakistani pilgrims have been deprived of performing Hajj this year due to delays in agreements and payments to the Saudi government. Saudi Arabia had allocated a quota of 179,210 pilgrims for Pakistan this year, which included 89,605 each for the government and private tour organiser...

April 15, 2025 5:45 PM

March retail Inflation falls to lowest since August 2019

India's retail inflation eased to 3.34 percent in March from 3.61 percent in February, driven by significant easing in food prices. According to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, it is the lowest year-on-year inflation after August, 2019. Meanwhile, inflation ...

April 15, 2025 5:19 PM

Akashvani Hyderabad celebrates its diamond jubilee

 The diamond jubilee celebrations of the Akashvani Hyderabad Kendra have begun this afternoon with Director General, Akashvani and News Services Division, Dr. Pragya Paliwal Gaur virtually unveiling the pylon to mark the momentous occasion. Addressing the Akashvani Hyderabad officials and staff on...

April 15, 2025 5:07 PM

Three climbers dead on Yuzhu Peak in China

In China, three climbers have been confirmed dead on Yuzhu Peak, a popular mountaineering destination in northwest Qinghai Province. The mountaineers were earlier declared missing. A rescue team, comprising police officers, firefighters and experienced mountaineering guides, was swiftly dispatched...

April 15, 2025 6:13 PM

IMD predicts this year seasonal rainfall likely to be above normal

 The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that the Southwest Monsoon seasonal rainfall from June to September this year is likely to be above normal. Briefing media in New Delhi today, Director General of IMD, Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said the above normal seasonal rainfall is very likely...

April 15, 2025 5:27 PM

Delhi Govt issues notice to all schools over exorbitant fees

The Delhi Government has issued notices to all the schools in the national capital against complaints of exorbitant fees and harassment of parents and students. Talking to media in New Delhi, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta today said that no school has the right to harass any parent or child, thre...

April 15, 2025 4:23 PM

Pakistan: Three policemen killed, 16 injured in Balochistan province

In Pakistan, three policemen were killed and 16 others injured in a bomb explosion in the southwestern Balochistan province today. The condition of two injured policemen is stated to be critical. The incident took place near the Kund Masuri area of Mastung district, where a police bus carrying per...