Spread the love Rupee began the week in red, falling 5 paise to 90.23 against the US dollar in early Monday trade, weighed down by rising crude oil prices and persistent outflows from foreign investors. Traders said that ongoing geopolitical tensions and worries over potential US tariffs on Indian exports led foreign institutional investors to offload domestic equities. Market participants...
Astronaut Shukla urges youths to own dreams for India’s space missions
Spread the love Describing them as future makers of the nation, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla urged youths to start owning dreams, whether in human spaceflight missions or other spheres, and work collectively towards realising them. Mr. Shukla visited the National Cadet Corps’ (NCC) Republic Day Camp at Delhi Cantonment on Sunday (January 11, 2026) and interacted with the cadets. The astronaut urged...
‘I’ll kick you’: Raj Thackeray warns UP, Bihar migrants against Hindi imposition
Spread the love MNS chief Raj Thackeray (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, who recently forged an alliance with his estranged cousin Uddhav Thackeray ahead of the BMC polls, warned Uttar Pradesh and Bihar migrants against the Hindi imposition. Thackeray said he would “kick” people from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh out of Maharashtra if they...
Stock market today: Nifty50 trades below 25,500; Sensex down over 600 points
Spread the love Stock market today: Indian benchmarks began the week in red, as benchmark indices Nifty50 traded below 25,500 and Sensex was down over 600 points, on Monday. The indices came under pressure as persistent selling persisted, with investors remaining cautious due to ongoing unrest in Iran and rising crude oil prices.NSE benchmark Nifty50 was trading at 25,495, down...
Parasakthi box office collection day 2: Sivakarthikeyan’s film benefits from stay on Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, earns over Rs 22 cr in two days
Spread the love Sudha Kongara’s period political action drama Parasakthi, starring Sivakarthikeyan and Sreelala in the lead roles, has benefitted from being the sole solo major Tamil release in the vicinity of the festive occasion of Pongal. H Vinoth’s action drama Jana Nayagan, which was Thalapathy Vijay’s much-awaited swansong before his political plunge, couldn’t make it to theatres due to troubles...
India, SL or Pak? ICC–BCB impasse deepens as B’desh venues remain unresolved
Spread the love NEW DELHI: With just over three weeks to go before the start of the T20 World Cup, uncertainty continues to swirl around where Bangladesh will play its matches, as the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) remain locked in a tense impasse over venues. What began as a security-related concern has now evolved...
Hinduism vs Hindutva: Mani Shankar Aiyar draws distinction, triggers row; BJP hits back
Spread the love Mani Shankar Aiyar (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar stirred another row on Sunday after he said Hindutva is “Hinduism in paranoia,” which drew a strong response from the ruling BJP. During the debate on “Hinduism Needs Protection From Hindutva”, hosted by the Calcutta Debating Circle, Aiyar said Hindutva is a BJP leader “slapping...
‘Their defense is two dog sleds’: Trump pushes Greenland ‘takeover’; shares why US needs to ‘acquire’ it
Spread the love US President Donald Trump has once again openly pushed for the United States to acquire Greenland, dismissing Denmark’s role and warning that the Arctic island could otherwise fall under Russian or Chinese influence.Asked whether he had made a tangible offer to Greenland or Denmark, Trump replied, “I haven’t done that. But Greenland should make the deal because...
‘We may have to act’: Iran wants to ‘negotiate’ with US? Trump makes fresh claim as protests intensify
Spread the love The US President, Donald Trump, on Sunday claimed that he had a telephonic exchange with leaders in Iran, who sought “to negotiate” after his threats of military action amid mass anti-government protests in the Islamic republic.“Yesterday, the leaders of Iran called to negotiate. I think they are tired of being beat up by the United States,” Trump...
‘My mum keeps all my trophies’: Virat Kohli
Spread the love Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India batting great Virat Kohli on Sunday reflected on his illustrious career, calling it “nothing short of a dream come true” as he continues to bring joy to millions through the sport he loves.The 37-year-old added another landmark to his glittering resume during the first ODI against New Zealand, becoming the...
