There are several benefits associated with the use of plastic or polymer notes. (Image for representative purpose) In the coming months you may be holding a currency note made of plastic instead of paper! India has taken the first step towards introduction of plastic or polymer notes. The move revives a project that was first…
Senegal’s government has defended its tougher anti-LGBTQ legislation amid growing criticism from international rights groups and activists, with Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko accusing Western countries of trying to “impose” foreign social values on the country.Addressing lawmakers on Friday, Sonko condemned what he described as Western pressure on Senegal over homosexuality. “There is a kind of…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday raised the issue of maritime security and the safety of Indian seafarers during his bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, underlining the importance of keeping global shipping routes open.PM Modi said that “lakhs of Indians are working…
Rahul Roy has spoken candidly about the difficult road to recovery after suffering a brain stroke in 2020, recalling a time when he was unsure whether he would ever be able to return to a normal life. Years later, the actor says his condition has improved considerably and he is slowly rebuilding his professional life.The…
Yami Gautam’s ‘Nayyi Navelli’ trailer out: Mohini’s arrival as new bahu turns the Awasthi family’s world upside down The makers of ‘Nayyi Navelli’, starring Yami Gautam, have released the film’s trailer. It follows a teaser that won praise, and this new glimpse offers more clues about what viewers can expect when the film reaches cinemas…
Zverev sets up French Open semifinal clash with Mensik (Image: X) Alexander Zverev and Jakub Mensik booked their places in the semifinals of the 2026 French Open on Tuesday, setting up a fascinating last-four showdown between one of the tournament favorites and a rising star enjoying a breakthrough campaign.While Zverev continued his impressive run at…
‘Madhuri Dixit got married!’: IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe recalls friend’s ‘heartbreak’ over Madhuri’s marriage to Dr Shriram Nene during UPSC days IAS officer and Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe recently opened up about an unusual memory from the years he spent preparing for the UPSC Civil Services examination. During an open interview…
The Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) will close the online application window for 24 Deputy Manager and Assistant Manager posts tomorrow, August 24, 2026. Eligible candidates who have not yet applied can submit their forms through the official website before 5 pm.The recruitment drive is being conducted under Advertisement No. 02/2026…
A man living in Florida has been stripped of his United States citizenship after being convicted in a multi-million dollar Covid-19 fraud case, according to a federal court ruling.The decision was issued by a US judge who found that the man, 25-year-old Joff Stenn Wroy Philossaint, had obtained his citizenship unlawfully and later took part…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring a goal; and England head coach Thomas Tuchel. (AP Photos) England head coach Thomas Tuchel has admitted he understands why Argentina have chosen to wear their iconic dark blue away jersey for Wednesday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal, saying he would have made the same decision if superstition was…
