- India
Rupee falls to all-time low of 85.12 against US dollar
New Delhi: The Indian rupee fell 18 paise to all-time low of 85.12 against the US dollar on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) over Federal Reserve’s hawkish commentary on rate cut outlook.…
- Middle East
Syria’s interim authorities pledge to secure safe return of soldiers fleeing to Iraq
Damascus: Syria’s interim authorities said that the previous government’s soldiers and officers fleeing to Iraq are now welcome to return home without fear of reprisal. In a statement, the interim authorities pledged…
- Middle East
Yemen urges international support to address economic, humanitarian challenges
Aden: Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council called for international support to address pressing economic and humanitarian challenges in the war-torn country. The council convened a meeting on Wednesday to assess Yemen’s deteriorating conditions,…
- Hollywood
Justin Bieber ‘stung’ by Selena Gomez’s engagement to Benny Blanco
Los Angeles: Singer-songwriter Justin Bieber apparently seems to be ‘stung’ by the news of his first love, actress-singer Selena Gomez’s engagement to American record producer and songwriter Benny Blanco. The ‘Let Me…
- Middle East
Turkey, Lebanon agree to act together on Syrian issues: Erdogan
Ankara: Turkey and Lebanon have agreed to work together on Syrian issues following the downfall of Bashar al-Assad, said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. “A new era has begun in Syria. As…
- World
US’ California declares state of emergency over bird flu
Los Angeles: California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in response to the outbreak of Avian influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, which has infected 34 people in…
- Middle East
Widespread urban shelling, airstrikes take toll on Sudan civilians: UN
United Nations: UN humanitarians reported widespread hostilities in Sudan, including shelling and airstrikes on civilian areas of Darfur and Khartoum, which inflicted significant casualties and destruction. The UN Office for the Coordination…
- Middle East
At least 24 Palestinians killed in Israeli raids on Gaza
Gaza: At least 24 Palestinians were killed in Israeli raids across the Gaza Strip, Palestinian sources said. Israeli warplanes bombed a house in Beit Hanoun town in northern Gaza on Wednesday, according…
- Bollywood
Diljit Dosanjh says nothing can stop his shows
Mumbai: Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh, who is set to perform in Mumbai on Thursday, has said that nothing or nobody can stop his shows from being held. On Wednesday, the singer-actor took…
- India
Indian share market opens in red as US Fed warns less rate cuts this year
Mumbai: The Indian stock market opened in red on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points, but warned that rate cuts may not come so easily…
- Telangana
Telangana’s popular folk artiste Mogilaiah passes away
Hyderabad: Popular folk artiste Pastham Mogilaiah passed away on Thursday morning after battling kidney and heart-related ailments in Telangana. The 67-year-old Kinnera artiste shot to fame with the Telugu blockbuster ‘Balagam’. Mogilaiah…
- World
Britain intensifying military support to Ukraine with new aid package: Official
Kyiv: Britain is intensifying its military support to Ukraine with a new aid package that includes naval drones, air defence systems and artillery, British Defence Secretary John Healey said. Training for Ukrainian…
- Politics
Tejashwi Yadav targets Amit Shah over remarks on Ambedkar
Patna: Tejashwi Yadav, Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader, has criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah following his controversial remarks about B.R. Ambedkar, widely…
- Technology
How Google News fought misinformation in India in 2024
New Delhi: From major elections across the globe to conflicts and crises, the year 2024 was critical for the news industry, said Google News on Wednesday. These significant events highlighted the important…
- News
Siddaramaiah warns BJP of legal action over planned waqf protest in Belagavi
Belagavi: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday warned the BJP that if the 100 years of historic AICC session in Belagavi is obstructed, legal action would be taken. Speaking to reporters in…
