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Rupee becomes strong by 21 paise to close at 85.23 against US dollar

          In the Forex market, the rupee today strengthened by 21 paise to close at 85 rupees and 23 paise against the US dollar amid a fall in oil prices and the weakening of the American currency. The dollar index, which indicates the US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading...

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S Korea to maintain robust readiness against N Korean possible provocations

South Korean acting Defense Minister Kim Seon-ho today urged the military to establish a robust readiness posture against possible North Korean provocations following the Constitutional Court's ruling that ousted impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. Kim convened a meeting of key commanders following t...

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Stock market tumbles amid US tarrif jitters

          The benchmark domestic equity indices slumped more than one percent today, mirroring losses in global markets fuelled by US President Donald Trump’s tarrif jitters. The 30-share index at the Bombay Stock Exchange, Sensex, shed 931 points, or 1.22 per cent, to close at 75,365. The National ...

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PM Modi expresses concern over safety & security of minorities in Bangladesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed India's concerns relating to the safety and security of minorities in Bangladesh, including Hindus. In his meeting with the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC summit, he reiterated India's support for a democratic...

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India ranks 10th with $1.4 billion private investment in AI: UN

India has been ranked 10th in the world with significant private investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 2023. According to the 2025 Technology and Innovation Report issued by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), India ranked 36th in 2024 on the Readiness for Frontier Technologies Index, improv...

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Veteran actor-director Manoj Kumar passes away at 87

Veteran actor and director Manoj Kumar passed away in Mumbai this morning. He was 87. The legendary Bollywood actor was well-known by his nickname ‘Bharat Kumar’ for his patriotic films. He was a recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri and Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his immense contribution to India...