MUMBAI: The RBI’s unorthodox move to steady the rupee by forcing banks to unwind foreign exchange positions beyond $100 million will prevent its slide towards 95, even as markets fret over a possible escalation in the Iran conflict and the prospect of a US ground invasion.The move will also cause banks with large open positions…
Director AR Murugadoss is facing allegations from the producer of Sivakarthikeyan’s ‘Madharaasi’ regarding a significant budget overrun. The producer claims the film’s cost escalated from Rs 110 crore to Rs 170 crore due to poor planning. The producer is demanding Rs 10 crore compensation or for Murugadoss to script ‘Ramana 2’ for free. ‘Madharaasi,’ made…
Actor Mike Mitchell, recognized for his iconic role as Stu in ‘Twisted Metal,’ was unexpectedly let go from the series just before its third season kicks off. Heartbroken by the news, Mitchell pointed to drastic changes and departures behind the camera as contributing factors. Famed actor Mike Mitchell, who is best known for his work…
Four-year financing commitment supports accelerated action by developing countries towards 2030 environmental goals WASHINGTON, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Donor countries have pledged an initial $3.9 billion to the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for its ninth replenishment cycle, in a powerful demonstration of commitment to meeting international environmental goals through multilateral cooperation. The significant funding…
India’s Abhishek Sharma (ANI Photo) Abhishek Sharma entered the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup as the No.1-ranked batter, expected to dominate with his aggressive strokeplay after a breakthrough 2025 season. However, the tournament turned into an early struggle for the 25-year-old, who began with three consecutive ducks and added a few more low scores, leading…
According to recent reports, the dynamic duo of Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha boasts a combined fortune of Rs 74.5 crore, with Parineeti leading the financial pack. Her impressive wealth of approximately Rs 74 crore is predominantly generated from her illustrious film career, alongside lucrative brand partnerships. This includes a prime property in Bandra and…
Sky News ground to a halt as its US correspondent James Matthews delivered a breaking Donald Trump update while declaring the American president sounded “unhinged”. Announcing that the commander-in-chief gave a deadline of Tuesday for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the presenter analysed Mr Trump’s Truth Social message regarding the ultimatum. Mr Trump…
Kolkata: Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Abhishek Sharma (PTI Photo) Abhishek Sharma found himself in the spotlight for the wrong reason despite Sunrisers Hyderabad producing a dominant performance against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. The all-rounder has been fined 25 per cent of his match fees and handed one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of…
MS Dhoni, Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma (Image credit: SKY’s X account) NEW DELHI: Just ahead of the IPL 2026 clash between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk, Suryakumar Yadav shared a picture on social media with Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni. He captioned it, “Group DP mil…
On a January morning in 1969, an oil platform off the coast of Santa Barbara blew out. Over three million gallons of crude oil spread across swathes of California coastline, darkening beaches and killing marine life. It was the largest oil spill the United States had ever seen. This catastrophe galvanised an environmental movement already…
