India’s external accounts have deteriorated modestly, though less than expected. Data released by the RBI showed that the current account deficit (CAD) widened to $13.2 billion or 1.3% of GDP, in Dec quarter of FY26 from $11.3 billion (1.1% of GDP) a year earlier.The slippage was driven largely by merchandise trade, as exports to the…
Today invites a profound journey of self-discovery and tranquility, where the laughter of children fills your heart with joy and warmth. Relationships blossom with heartfelt communication and genuine bonding. New entrepreneurial paths hold great potential, bolstered by strategic foresight and prudent financial management. A well-structured routine, coupled with intentional practices, will enhance your overall wellness….
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: KPCC president Sunny Joseph on Sunday said AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will soon announce the next chief minister of Kerala from among the three contenders who have already been “interviewed” by the party’s top leadership.Speaking to the media after returning from New Delhi, where…
Pakistan’s opening stalwart Fakhar Zaman was handed a two-match ban on Tuesday after he was found guilty in the PSL ‘ball-tampering’ controversy that has rocked Pakistan cricket.“Fakhar Zaman has been suspended for two HBL PSL matches after he was found guilty of a Level 3 offence for breaching Article 2.14 of the applicable Code of…
MUMBAI: Tuhin Kanta Pandey, chairman, Sebi on Monday said that independent directors are expected to act responsibly, not make insinuations and keep things vague. The chief markets regulator’s comments came in the context of the recent resignation of Atanu Chakraborty as non-executive chairman of HDFC Bank, the largest private sector lender in the country.The markets…
Bhubaneswar: Author, playwright, painter and former IAS officer Jagannath Prasad Das passed away late on Wednesday night at the age of 90, marking the end to an era in Odia literature and public life.CM Mohan Charan Majhi described his passing as an irreparable loss to literature and public service.“He was not only a great writer…
Aries This week encourages you to confront your true emotions. Whatever feelings you have been suppressing, or whatever truths your partner may have been hiding, are likely to surface now. What follows is a powerful emotional release. Instead of seeing this as uncertainty, view it as clarity. This realization lightens your emotional burden and helps…
Work starts to feel smoother today, like a blocked pipe finally clearing. Your working condition will improve, and your anxiety begins to lift. Saturn, your ruler, gives you structure, and the Moon supports practical problem-solving, so you’ll feel more in control.You’ll be busy, but it’s the good kind of busy. Tasks move forward. Calls get…
Strait of Hormuz (File photo) As the United States and Iran announced a temporary two-week ceasefire, a new flashpoint is now emerging. Tehran is seeking to levy toll fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a proposal that could disrupt global trade flows and push energy markets into fresh uncertainty. Why does the Strait…
Bhubaneswar: In order to improve academic participation of students with disabilities and promote inclusive higher education across the state, the govt has decided to provide them with aids and appliances and other assistive devices.The higher education department has framed a standard operating procedure (SOP) for the provision of assistive devices to PwD students across the…
