Competitive Exam explainers | Indian economy India’s foreign exchange reserves are often discussed when the rupee comes under pressure, global oil prices rise, or financial markets turn volatile. But the headline figure alone does not tell the full story. Forex reserves are a pool of external assets held by the country’s monetary authority that provide…
Thane: A 60-year-old security guard was found dead on Sunday in the open basement area of an under-construction project in Thane, police said.The deceased has been identified as Ashok Salunkhe who was working as a contract security guard at SATIS-2 project site.Station Area Traffic Improvement Scheme (SATIS-2) project in Thane (East) is a multimodal transit…
Chennai: The share of births taking place in Tamil Nadu govt hospitals has fallen from more than 65% in 2017-18 to below 51% now, health minister K G Arunraj said on Sunday, calling for a detailed study of why women are increasingly choosing private facilities.After inaugurating the Obstetric and Gynaecological Society of South India mid-year…
Ahmedabad: A policy paper titled ‘The Vertical Economy: A unified policy framework for India’s drone, near space and space sectors’ was launched during the Space Economy and Drone Innovation Summit, organized from August 6 to 8 in the city.The document is prepared by the Knowledge Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI).Experts at the meet highlighted…
Suri: The Press Information Bureau (PIB), Kolkata, organized a media workshop, Vartalaap, at Abdarpur in Birbhum district on Friday to strengthen awareness regarding key flagship initiatives of the Centre. The event brought together govt officials, media personnel, and local stakeholders to build effective development communication channels.Inaugurating the workshop, state agriculture minister Dudh Kumar Mondal highlighted…
Pune: A 26-year-old worker at a private company in Chakan died after being hit by an iron angle, while being moved by a crane in the company premises. It occurred on Aug 2. Chakan police on Saturday registered a case of causing death by negligence against the crane operator.Police identified the deceased as Ajay Madanal…
Politicians are among the most diligent practitioners of the maxim “pick your battles”. Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay appears to have picked one he cannot win in Parliament, so he can win something more valuable at home. The meeting with Tamil Nadu MPs that the TVK govt convened on Aug 8 to discuss…
CCEA is a high-level committee headed by PM Modi. The government is considering a proposal to raise the threshold for foreign direct investment proposals requiring approval from the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) to Rs 15,000 crore from Rs 5,000 crore at present to further improve the country’s investment climate, according to sources. CCEA…
Brij Bhushan Singh reacts to acquittal, alleges conspiracy NEW DELHI: Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Monday reacted to his acquittal in the sexual harassment case involving women wrestlers, claiming that the court’s observations had highlighted links between the complainants, a particular wrestling akhada and political groups.Speaking to ANI,…
Kim Kardashian wants a bigger wedding than Taylor Swift. (Image credits: Instagram) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s lavish Madison Square Garden wedding with 1,100 guests on July 3, 2026, was nothing less than a statement. Even a month after exchanging their vows in New York City, the details of the USD 30 million nuptials remain…
