Author: Agencies
MUMBAI: The rupee traded in a narrow range and appreciated 4 paise to 94.39 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, as the support from strong FCNR-related dollar inflows was negated by elevated crude oil prices amid persistent global headwinds. Forex traders said the rupee continues to draw strength from the robust liquidity wave, but renewed military strikes have driven Brent crude toward USD 97 per barrel, reigniting fears over Middle Eastern energy supply disruptions. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.40 against the US dollar, then touched 94.39, registering a gain of 4…
JAMMU: For decades, Kashmir occupied a distinctive place in the imagination of Indian cinema—its lakes, mountains, meadows and old-world landscapes providing the backdrop to some of Bollywood’s most memorable frames. Now, Jammu and Kashmir is attempting to turn the camera back on itself. The Union Territory is set to host its first International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) from September 7 to 10, in what the government describes as a significant step towards restoring the region’s historic relationship with the film industry and establishing J&K as an attractive destination for film production and cinema tourism. The initiative received…
Marking the solemn approach of the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, President Donald Trump has reflected on the profound impact of that fateful morning in 2001, recalling the moment he realised the world had changed forever and praising New York City’s resilience in rebuilding from the devastation. Recalling the tragic events during an interview with Trey Gowdy on Fox News’ Gowdy America, President Trump described watching the unfolding tragedy from his apartment in Midtown Manhattan. “I was watching a business show on television, like around 8.30 in the morning… and then all of a sudden, they never talked about…
Nepal on Monday observed a national day of mourning on the 13th day of the Rasuwa flash flood disaster, honouring more than 1,340 people who lost their lives in one of the country’s deadliest natural disasters in recent history. Nearly 5,000 people remain missing, including 589 foreign nationals, after the flash floods struck Rasuwa, bordering China, and adjoining districts on August 26 following an ice-rock avalanche in the high Himalayas, causing widespread loss of life and extensive damage to infrastructure in northern and central Nepal. The government declared September 7 a national day of mourning to honour the victims of…
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat continues his praise of the younger generation, with his latest remarks in London expressing greater confidence in future generations, whom he described as more honest and willing to overcome differences to make the world a better place. Addressing a community leaders’ reception and civilisational dialogue on the theme “Celebration of Oneness” in London on Sunday (local time), Bhagwat said young people are less constrained by the apprehensions and experiences that influence older generations and are more willing to act when they believe something is right. “I am more confident about future generations. They…
At least five people were killed and five others injured after an Amazon cargo aircraft operated by 21 Air overran the runway while landing at Miami International Airport in Florida on Sunday afternoon (local time), striking multiple vehicles and catching fire, CNN reported, citing officials. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Raied “Ray” Jadallah, during a news conference, said that three of the five injured people were in critical condition and were transported to a trauma centre, while the remaining two were taken to a local hospital. Several victims were trapped inside vehicles hit by the aircraft and had to be rescued…
NEW DELHI: A nearly 30-year-old five-storey building serving as a paying guest (PG) accommodation for students in South Delhi’s Satya Niketan collapsed on Sunday afternoon, leading to the death of five, with a multi-agency operation underway till night to rescue around 15-20 more trapped under the debris, officials said. Ten injured were received at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) trauma centre, the hospital said in a statement. “Four were brought dead, while one patient who was in critical condition later succumbed to his injuries. Three patients have been admitted and are being treated. One patient underwent a…
BENGALURU: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station, on Sunday, stating that his voyage highlights bilateral space collaboration. “Enjoyed meeting Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station. From training at NASA to piloting Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission, his journey showcases US-India space cooperation at its best,” Gor said on the social media platform X. Group Captain Shukla was the Mission Pilot for the Ax-4, which was launched on June 25, 2025. The team landed back on Earth on…
NEW DELHI: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilisers will hold three meetings on Monday to deliberate on issues concerning the Indian wood panel industry, evaluation of fertiliser subsidy and innovation schemes, and generic versus branded medicines, with special reference to awareness and trust deficit. The first meeting is scheduled to begin at 11 am at the Parliament House premises and will take up a case study on the Indian wood panel industry. As part of the meeting, representatives of the Pahle India Foundation (PIF) are scheduled to make a 30-minute presentation on “Diversion of Subsidised Agricultural Urea into…
POONCH: In a significant initiative to accelerate the ongoing construction of the Akhnoor–Poonch National Highway (NH-144A), Deputy Commissioner Ashok Kumar Sharma undertook an extensive field inspection of the road stretch from Sanjiot to Poonch, falling within the jurisdiction of Poonch District. He was accompanied by the officers from the District Administration and representatives from the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and other concerned agencies. The comprehensive field visit covered various locations where land acquisition, compensation and other administrative issues were resolved. The functionaries from BRO briefed the Deputy Commissioner and the district administration regarding the construction status, site constraints and locations…