Reserve Bank of India’s special swap facility to attract foreign currency brought in $20.72 billion till July 17, with most of the money coming through Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank), or FCNR(B), deposits.The RBI said on Monday that the concessional swap scheme has seen steady foreign exchange inflows since it was launched on June 8, 2026….
NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday mounted a sharp attack on the Centre over its “silence” as Sonam Wangchuk’s indefinite hunger strike against examination irregularities and the NEET paper leak entered Day 18.In a social media post on X, Dipke said, “The man who chose to put his own life on…
An assistant referee hands referee Ivan Barton of El Salvador the vanishing spray during a World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) The 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final between France and Spain produced several refereeing talking points before Spain eventually secured…
Marvell’s $250 million India expansion could open new opportunities for semiconductor students For engineering students dreaming of careers in semiconductors, artificial intelligence and chip design, India’s growing role in the global technology sector could bring new opportunities. US-based semiconductor company Marvell Technology has announced plans to invest $250 million in India over the next three…
India’s Jyothi Surekha Vennam (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) India opened their medal account at the Archery World Cup Stage 4 with a silver after the women’s compound team lost 228-232 to Colombia in the final on Saturday.The Indian trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep and Chikitha Taniparthi struggled to maintain consistency, while Colombia delivered a…
UPSC NDA, NA exam 2 dates The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the exam date for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination 2, 2026. The examination will be conducted on September 13, 2026, in two shifts.The Mathematics paper, carrying 300 marks, will be held from 10 am to 12:30…
File photo: An explosion at Bandar Abbas Naval Base, Iran, as three Corsair unmanned surface vessels fired by the US military, hit the port The United States launched a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran on early Tuesday (local time Monday), targeting Iranian military assets as tensions continued to rise over control of the…
Candace Owens is facing renewed criticism after a viral X post accused her of dragging innocent people into her coverage of the Charlie Kirk investigation and promoting conspiracy theories. The criticism came as Owens addressed claims involving Frank Turek, saying viewers could judge his remarks for themselves, while previewing updates about Officer Bagley and Alan…
Rahul Bhatia, promoter and MD of India’s largest carrier IndiGo NEW DELHI: Rahul Bhatia, promoter and MD of India’s largest carrier IndiGo, has opposed the proposed move to allow airport operators in India to own and run airlines too. “There is no global precedent for this. It raises massive conflict-of-interest concerns, and it is unclear…
For centuries, the Haenyeo, South Korea’s legendary “sea women”, have ventured into the cold waters surrounding Jeju Island armed with nothing more than a knife, a floating buoy and their ability to hold their breath. Many continue diving well into their 60s, 70s and even 80s, harvesting abalone, sea urchins, octopus and shellfish without scuba…
