Rupee nears 92/$, RBI helps cap fall

Mumbai: The rupee ended Thursday at 91.96 to the dollar, down 18 paise from its previous close of 91.78, after slipping to a record low near the 92 level before recovering marginally on dollar sales by public sector banks on behalf of RBI. The dollar index edged up about 0.12% to around 96.27, adding to…

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Victory for students: Supreme Court stays UGC regulations; students at Lucknow University celebrate decision

“Victory for us, guidelines were divisive:” Lucknow University students welcome SC’s decision to stay UGC’s new rules Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 29 (ANI): Lucknow University students on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court‘s decision to stay the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026.Soon after the decision, students raised slogans…

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T20 World Cup row: ‘Nahi khelenge’- Former Pakistan captain floats India match boycott plan | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha (AP Photo) Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has softened his earlier stance on calling for a boycott of the upcoming T20 World Cup, admitting that the moment for such a move has passed. While ruling out a full withdrawal, the former wicketkeeper-batsman floated a different form of protest, suggesting Pakistan could…

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Brent tops $71/barrel, approaches Aug high

London: Brent oil futures prices jumped on Thursday, hitting a near six-month high on rising concerns about a possible US military attack on Iran, Opec‘s fourth-largest producer with output of 3.2 million barrels per day.“The immediate concern … is the collateral damage done if Iran takes a swing at its neighbours or possibly even more…

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Union Budget 2026: Experts warn funding alone won’t future-proof universities

As Union Budget 2026 approaches, education experts are urging greater investment in universities, skills, and scholarships. As India prepares for Union Budget 2026 amid global economic uncertainty, the education sector is emerging as a critical stabiliser—one that policymakers are increasingly looking to strengthen for long-term growth. With international education expenses on the rise, global mobility…

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Aryna Sabalenka storms into Australian Open final after 6-2, 6-3 win over Elina Svitolina | Tennis News

Melbourne: Aryna Sabalenka’s shoes told the story long before the scoreboard did. Their silver, star-like sparkles glittered under the lights of the Rod Laver Arena as she stamped her authority on the Australian Open semi-finals.There was nothing restrained about the world No.1’s performance as the 27-year-old quelled the challenge of Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3…

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