The Senate passed the bill 86-11 on August 7. (Photo: ANI) US President Donald Trump on Friday signed into law the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, giving his administration expanded powers to impose sanctions and tariffs on Russia and countries that continue significant purchases of Russian oil and gas.The White…
The latest reserve build-up comes after a sharp turnaround in foreign-currency inflows following the RBI’s measures announced in June. India’s foreign exchange reserves surged by a record $44.903 billion in the week ended September 4, taking the country’s forex kitty to a fresh lifetime high of $785.706 billion, according to data released by the Reserve…
Delhi University has introduced one-year postgraduate programmes for the first time, opening admissions for 46 new courses in the 2026 academic session. The university will also continue admissions to its 74 two-year PG programmes, taking the total intake to around 14,600 seats. The online registration process will remain open until July 11. Delhi University (DU)…
University pays students to play video games: How Roehampton’s esports scholarship is rewriting the rules of student funding What if there could be a scholarship for playing games? Ta-da! Wish granted. The University of Roehampton in the UK is offering esports scholarships to students who can demonstrate excellence in competitive gaming while keeping their academic…
Quote of the day by Ian McKellen: ‘There is no system, length of time, or amount of force that can contain us once we decide to break free,’ all about Magneto’s wisdom about breaking free of your fears (Twitter) Ian McKellen is one of the most popular and beloved actors in the film industry. With…
Bipasha Basu has spent years being regarded as one of the fittest names in the Hindi film industry, while also using her platform to encourage women to prioritise their health and fitness. However, the actor says that the conversation around women’s bodies remains deeply problematic, particularly when it comes to how quickly they are expected…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday joined Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the India-Australia CEO Forum and Economic Roadmap Business Reception in Melbourne, as the two leaders sought to deepen economic and strategic ties during the second leg of PM Modi’s three-nation tour.“The presence of all of you is a symbol of our shared…
Madan Mitra switched to rebel TMC faction day after ED served notices to his wife and two sons NEW DELHI: Former Mamata Banerjee loyalist Madan Mitra, who left her faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) to join the rebel camp led by Ritabrata Banerjee, on Friday dismissed allegations that his decision was linked to the…
‘IAS Singham’ Tukaram Mundhe is back in the spotlight with his strict crackdown on food safety violations as Maharashtra FDA Commissioner. From studying at a Zilla Parishad school in Beed to securing AIR 20 in UPSC, his journey reflects a remarkable rise. With over two decades in administration and around 25 transfers, Mundhe remains a…
‘Perhaps he has now started to abuse the system’: Sudhir Pandey recalls Akshay Kumar using a teleprompter for ‘long sequences’ in ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’ Veteran actor Sudhir Pandey has opened up about working with Akshay Kumar, revealing that the superstar occasionally relied on a teleprompter while filming lengthy scenes in ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’….