Remittances rose 6.5% month-on-month to $2.5 billion in June, nearly 20% higher than a year earlier. MUMBAI: RBI turned a net purchaser of US dollars in June this year, buying $561 million in the spot and over-the-counter market after net sales of $6.1 billion in May and $3.6 billion in June 2025.According to the central…
India’s Manav Suthar celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka’s captain Dhananjay de Silva on the fourth day of the second Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Sonal Dinusha, dark clouds, rain and the close of play. There has been no…
Delhi schools told to step up H1N1, seasonal flu precautions The Delhi government has asked all government and private schools to step up preventive measures against seasonal influenza, including H1N1, while making it clear that there is no need for panic.The Directorate of Education (DoE) has advised schools to follow a “Healthy School-Healthy Community” approach…
Nivin Pauly is currently enjoying the positive response to his latest Malayalam release ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit.’ The actor, however, has another project that he is keenly waiting to finish. His Tamil film ‘Benz,’ part of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe, has been in production for a long time. While speaking about his upcoming projects, Nivin opened…
Colombo: Ground staff covers the field amid rain on the fourth day of the second Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Sri Lanka showed some fight on day four of the second Test, but India’s bowlers struck at crucial moments to leave the hosts at 229…
View of the remains of the sanctuary. Image Credit: University of West Bohemia A prehistoric sanctuary discovered near Chleby in the Czech Republic is giving archaeologists a brand new view of how Europe’s early farming communities understood the Sun, Moon and changing seasons. The circular structure, built more than 6,500 years ago, is around 1,000…
Goyal also met a bunch of portfolio investors, including MUFG, Development Bank of Japan (DBJ), Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Nomuraand Nippon Life. TOKYO: Amid concerns over some certification requirements, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal Tuesday said that BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) and his ministry will work out a framework to support high-tech industries looking…
India pacer Arshdeep Singh is hoping his return to first-class cricket can strengthen his case for a Test debut. The 27-year-old, who has played 18 ODIs and 91 T20Is, had not played a red-ball game for nearly a year before featuring in the 2026 Duleep Trophy.Arshdeep played a key role in North Zone’s 52-run win…
Caltech scientists found a surprising way to get medicines into the brain; find out what it is and how it works Getting medicines into the brain is one of the biggest challenges in treating neurological disorders. The blood-brain barrier, a protective layer lining the brain’s blood vessels, is designed to keep harmful substances out —…
Regina Cassandra has found herself at the centre of a social media controversy after a video from a recent inauguration event surfaced online. The actress is seen at the event while a helper appears to carry her footwear, and the visuals have drawn criticism from a section of users. The clip quickly spread across social…
