NEW DELHI: Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s visit to India for the India-Japan summit heralded what her counterpart Narendra Modi described as a new chapter in their special strategic and global partnership, with both sides signing several agreements to boost cooperation in AI, energy security, mineral exploration and defence. The leaders also adopted a roadmap for…
Japan’s parliament will get two more women’s toilet cubicles, officials said Thursday, after a petition by 58 female MPs called for more facilities to match their improved representation. In Japan, gender roles are rigid and women are chronically under-represented in politics, with just 68 women lawmakers elected out of 465 seats up for grabs at…
MUMBAI: The rupee closed at 95.4 against the dollar, down 15 paise from its previous close of 95.25 in the foreign exchange market, with renewed demand for dollars spurring speculation over the return of oil marketing companies (OMCs) to the forex market.To reduce market demand for dollars and stem rupee volatility, RBI had earlier this…
Ben Stokes (Getty Images) Ben Stokes‘ international career will be remembered for countless match-winning performances, World Cup glory and unforgettable Ashes heroics. Yet, among his many achievements, the England all-rounder walks away with a remarkably unique Test record that underlines the versatility he brought to the game. Ben Stokes unique stat Stokes, who recently announced…
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board has made the 2026 LDC and Junior Assistant admit cards available online for candidates appearing in the July 5 recruitment examination. Applicants can download their hall tickets through the recruitment portal or SSO platform using their login details. They are advised to verify all information and resolve any discrepancies before…
‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ box office collections day 14: Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s actioner slows down; Earns Rs 1.15 Cr India Net Samantha Ruth Prabhu‘s ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ continued its theatrical run on its second Thursday with another steady day at the box office.The film has maintained a consistent presence in cinemas since its release and is…
There’s a festive thread running through your day. Either your family celebrates something, or you find yourself attending a social gathering that lifts the mood. The Moon supports public warmth, and Venus helps your speech, so people respond well to you. You’ll say the right thing almost without trying.Family members are happy with you and…
NEW DELHI Congress Thursday wrote to PM Narendra Modi demanding a high-level investigation monitored by Supreme Court into what it called Ram Temple “chanda chori mega scandal”.Congress MP and general secretary KC Venugopal pointed out that Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust was created by the Centre after it was entrusted with public land by SC…
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei will not attend the funeral ceremonies for his father, former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, due to security concerns, according to Ayatollah Hakim Elahi, the current leader’s representative in India. As quoted by news agency ANI, Elahi said the decision was prompted by Israeli threats and surveillance concerns that would…
NEW DELHI: RBI on Thursday made its stand over legalising cryptocurrency clear, amid fears that it can be a source of financing for crimes with transnational dimensions like drug trade and terrorism, persons familiar with the deliberations said after the central bank briefed a Parliamentary committee on virtual digital assets (VDAs).A lawmaker said RBI also…