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The Reserve Bank of India today fixed the reference rate of the rupee at 66.2930 against the US dollar and 74.8978 for the euro. These rates were 66.2406 and 75.2758, respectively yesterday. According to an RBI statement, the exchange rates for the pound and the yen against the rupee were quoted at 95.1437 and 60.48 […]
Former WWE wrestler Chyna was found dead at an apartment in Redondo Beach, California. 45-year-old Chyna whose real name is Joan Laurer was reportedly found by her friend who immediately alerted the police. “It is with deep sadness to inform you today that we lost a true icon, a real life superhero. Joanie Laurer aka […]
Market benchmark Sensex recaptured the crucial 26,000-mark by climbing over 219 points in early trade today as investors engaged in widening their bets amid firm global cues. The 30-share barometer advanced by 219.02 points or 0.85 per cent to 26,063.20. The gauge gained 1,170.34 points in the previous five sessions. Also, the NSE Nifty shot […]
Police horse Shaktiman , which suffered multiple fractures on its hind leg during a BJP protest here last month triggering widespread outrage, died today. “Shaktiman was injured on March 14 after which we had to operate on him. He was later fitted with an artificial leg. But he was unable to fully recover from an […]
India and China today held the 19th round of talks to resolve the vexed border dispute amid a growing discord between the two nations over Beijing blocking India’s bid to get JeM chief Masood Azhar banned by the UN. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held the annual talks with Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi to discuss […]
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today spoke about “pain in the heart of Kashmir” which needs to be addressed immediately by all so that the youth of the state also flourish and contribute to the growth of the nation. In her first public rally after taking over as the first woman Chief Minister […]
India will rule the 21st century which is the era of knowledge and with 800 million youths below the age of 35 years, the dream of every young person can become a progress story of this country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said. Addressing the fifth convocation of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University here, he […]
Continuing the deflationary trend for 17th month, WPI inflation was at (-)0.85 per cent in March but may inch up gradually in the coming months on growing pressure on food and vegetable prices. The Wholesale Price Index-based inflation rate in March was marginally higher at (-)0.91 per cent in February. In March last year, it […]
Country’s second-largest software services major Infosys today reported a 16.2 per cent growth in consolidated net profit at Rs 3,597 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2016. It had posted a net profit of Rs 3,097 crore in January-March of 2014-15, Infosys said in a BSE filing. Revenue of the Bengaluru-based firm grew 23.4 […]
The odd-even experiment, aimed at curbing air pollution, will once again play out in Delhi roads from today. The Delhi government, which has projected the second phase of the road-rationing policy as the “decisive” one, said that 2,000 traffic personnel, 580 enforcement officials and over 5,000 civil defence volunteers are being deployed for its smooth […]
