India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $392 million to $687.19 billion in the week ended January 9, data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed on Friday, PTI reported.The increase comes after a sharp decline in the previous reporting week, when the overall reserves had fallen by $9.809 billion to $686.80 billion.According to…
NCERT cracks down on textbook piracy, seizes 32,000 fake books Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), in coordination with the Crime Branch of Delhi Police, has assisted in a major crackdown on textbook piracy, leading to the seizure of around 32,000 pirated NCERT textbooks from an illegal…
SBI SO recruitment 2025: The State Bank of India (SBI) will close the registration process for Specialist Officer (SO) recruitment 2025 tomorrow, December 23, 2025. Eligible candidates who have not yet applied can submit their applications through the official SBI recruitment portal. The recruitment drive aims to fill 996 Specialist Officer vacancies across various departments.The…
Two California colleges have reached settlements with Jewish organisations and individuals who filed complaints alleging antisemitism arising from pro-Palestinian campus protests, according to AP News. The agreements come at a time when universities across the United States are facing intense scrutiny over how they balance free speech, academic freedom, and civil rights protections amid heightened…
NEW DELHI: The income tax department Saturday unveiled the draft income tax rules which aim to simplify tax filing and usher in ease of compliance. The new rules, which will come into effect from April 1, cover a range of issues for ordinary taxpayers and companies, with an emphasis on simplification, faceless assessments and reducing…
Georgia is one of those pretty destinations that is gradually becoming popular among Indian travellers. And to cater to the growing demand, here we discuss the e-visa process that can help one enter the country legally for short-term purposes without visiting a Georgian embassy or consulate. According to tourism officials, the first six months of…
PTI to hold protest amid ban in twin cities There has been absolutely no contact with Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan, which has intensified speculation about his possible death. Demanding access to the PTI founder, party members have decided to stage a protest despite the restrictions imposed by the Pakistan government.Following the PTI workers’…
Walmart-backed digital payments firm PhonePe on Tuesday received regulatory approval from market watchdog SEBI for its initial public offering. The clearance marks a key milestone for one of India’s most anticipated fintech listings.The approval follows PhonePe’s confidential filing for an IPO in September, according to Reuters. The company is now expected to file its Updated…
Neeraj Chopra and Mirabai Chanu (Image credit: Agencies) India will begin its Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow on Thursday with a compact yet accomplished 125-member contingent aiming to maximise its opportunities in a drastically trimmed programme. The Games, running from July 23Aug 2, feature just 10 sports, forcing India to recalibrate expectations after a highly…
NEW DELHI: After pushing organisation cohesion and laying out BJP’s agenda in West Bengal, home minister Amit Shah will be in another poll-bound state Tamil Nadu for two days from Sunday to give shape to the party’s strategy, where it is a junior partner to AIADMK, but will have to play a key role in…