India’s foreign exchange reserves declined by $2.119 billion to $723.608 billion for the week ended February 20, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday, PTI reported.In the previous reporting week, the country’s overall reserves had risen sharply by $8.663 billion to touch a record high of $725.727 billion.During the…
File photo: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday urged banks to strengthen cybersecurity systems and adopt a more proactive approach to tackle emerging threats linked to advanced artificial intelligence models, particularly amid concerns over Anthropic’s “Claude Mythos”.Chairing a high-level meeting with bank chiefs alongside IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Sitharaman directed lenders…
Premanand Maharaj: भूत-प्रेत का विषय सालों से लोगों के मन में भय और जिज्ञासा दोनों पैदा करता रहा है. कई लोग यह जानना चाहते हैं कि, भूत आखिर दिखते कैसे हैं और क्या सच में वे इंसानों के सामने आ सकते हैं. संत महात्माओं के मुताबिक भूतों का स्वरूप स्थिर नहीं होता, बल्कि वे पल-पल…
NEW DELHI: With increased security threat along the western and northern frontiers, especially after last year’s conflict with Pakistan, the Indian Army has added another Pinaka regiment and is preparing to induct one more by the end of the year, it is learnt. With the operationalisation of one more regiment, the Indian Army now has…
Trade negotiations between India and the United States are set to gain momentum, with senior officials from both countries beginning a four-day meeting in New Delhi on Monday to work out the final details of an interim trade agreement.The US delegation will be led by chief negotiator Brendan Lynch, while India will be represented by…
Aries Every meal you eat today will help you stay healthy and energized for a long time. A profitable business deal could bring significant rewards. Small efforts at work may contribute to long-term career growth. A meaningful moment with an elder will stay with you forever. Short trips will refresh and energize you. Investing in…
Bengaluru: The centre has notified the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with a Rs 10,000 crore corpus to channel venture capital into startups, with a focus on deeptech and manufacturing.The scheme retains the earlier fund-of-funds structure, with government capital flowing into SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), which will invest in startups.What is new is…
This week feels like tending your own garden. Quiet improvements, steady comfort, and a stronger home atmosphere. With the Sun in Pisces, your focus turns towards emotional security, friendships, and your longer hopes. Early in the week, domestic harmony is strong. The home environment feels supportive, and even small changes, like cleaning a corner or…
SRINAGAR: Over 3,000 govt schools in J&K have had zero or less than 10 students since 2022, education minister Sakina Itoo told the assembly on Saturday.Of the 3,192 such schools,1494 are in Jammu division and 1,698 in Kashmir, National Conference’s (NC) Itoo said in a written reply to a question from BJP legislator RS Pathania.In…
Your next biryani bowl, burger or that cheesy treat may soon cost a little extra. With fuel prices rising, India’s restaurants and delivery apps are bracing to make food 5-10% pricier from next week, as an industry already battling LPG shortages, soaring gas costs and staff crunches adds yet another expense to the menu.With LPG…
