The Indian rupee has been battered since the start of the US-Iran war, and continues to depreciate versus the US dollar driven by a multitude of factors. (AI image) The Indian rupee on Monday breached the 95 mark for the first time versus the US dollar. In fact, in this financial year, the rupee has…
CHENNAI: Actor-turned-politician and TVK president Vijay has declared assets worth Rs 640.51 crore held in his name and that of his spouse, according to an affidavit filed before the Perambur returning officer on Monday.The disclosure shows Rs 404 crore in movable assets, including cash, investments, gold, and vehicles. The vehicles listed include a Toyota Lexus,…
The ongoing confrontation between the United States and Iran has once again demonstrated a stark truth about modern warfare: the decisive edge no longer lies in tanks, fighter jets, or even missiles alone, but increasingly in swarms of cheap, expendable, and intelligent unmanned systems. From the deployment of Iran’s Shahed-series loitering munitions to America’s reverse-engineered…
Iran has rejected any suggestion that it is engaging in mediation efforts hosted by Pakistan, insisting it has not taken part in any such diplomatic initiative even as pressure mounts to end the escalating conflict in the region.In a statement posted by the Consulate General of Iran in Mumbai, Tehran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said there…
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Bihar chief minister and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar on Monday resigned from the Bihar legislative council days after securing a place in Rajya Sabha, marking an end of era in the state politics. The move has triggered fresh speculation over an impending change of guard in…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to play his first full IPL season this year (IPL/BCCI Photo) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been on a record-breaking/setting spree over the last year or so and, as he prepares for his second IPL season, expectations are sky-high from the 15-year-old boy wonder. While the jury is still out on whether he…
Bilal Bin Saqib (Photo credit: X/@Bilalbinsaqib) In January 2026, Pakistan’s top civilian and military leadership hosted Zachary Witkoff, CEO of the crypto platform World Liberty Financial, for an engagement that closely resembled a state-level visit. While the formal centerpiece was a non-binding letter of intent to explore stablecoin integration for cross-border payments, the high-profile attendance…
Charu is carefully picking electronics for her new home. She said, “I have to buy a lot of electronic products. I will put carpet on the floor so I will need a vacuum cleaner. I bought an ac. I am making a play area for Ziana, so I plan to put the ac the there….
The “jewel of the Gulf” could face serious threats if the UAE enters the ongoing Iran war, warned top US economist Jeffrey Sachs, raising concerns over vulnerabilities in cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, considered ‘safe havens’ in the Middle East region.Speaking to news agency ANI, Sachs said these cities, built as global tourism and…
In the national capital, petrol continued to be priced at Rs 94.77 per litre, while diesel held steady at Rs 87.67 per litre. (AI image) Petrol, diesel prices today: Amid US-Iran war and continued transit issues via the Strait of Hormuz, countries around the world have been forced to either raise petrol, diesel, gas prices…
