The reduction in US government debt holdings has partly been offset by a rise in gold reserves. (AI image) As the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) continues its forex diversification strategy, India’s holdings of US Treasury securities are down to almost a six year low. As per US Federal Reserve data, India’s exposure to US…
Ahmedabad: Police have intensified disaster preparedness measures across the state following forecasts of heavy rainfall, with director general of police (DGP) G S Malik directing all city, district and range police chiefs to remain on high alert for the next 24 to 48 hours.During a high-level video conference on Wednesday, the DGP reviewed flood preparedness…
Kolkata: The state has decided to open subsidised Maa Ahar Centres at govt institutions, including hospitals and healthcare facilities across Bengal.Urban development and municipal affairs minister Agnimitra Paul handed a letter to health minister Sharadwat Mukherjee in state assembly on Wednesday, requesting him to make the arrangements to start such canteens, which will offer fish…
Ahmedabad: Gujarat University completed the first round of postgraduate admissions, with a total of 4,118 seats allotted across various programmes. The data reflects a strong response from students seeking admission to diverse academic streams, including commerce, arts, science, law and education.Among the major courses, MA recorded the highest number of allotments, with 896 seats, followed…
Kolkata: Kolkata Police on Tuesday held a public awareness programme to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, focusing on drug prevention, rehabilitation and community involvement. The initiative aligned with the global theme of ‘World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges, Innovative Responses’ and the national campaign of ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan’.”The…
Much of the attentionin the final will be on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The 15-year-old has already become one of the most talked-about young cricketers in the cricketing world after a remarkable IPL 2026 season and a call-up to India’s senior T20I squad. However, his tour of Sri Lanka has been a different challenge altogether. Dambulla’s slow…
A Central Railway ticket collector assisted an injured passenger at Dombivli station MUMBAI: A Central Railway ticket collector carried an injured passenger to safety after she fell while alighting from a train at Dombivli station on Wednesday, ensuring she received immediate medical attention.The incident occurred on Platform No. 5 when 23-year-old Pooja lost her balance…
Kolkata: An 85-year-old man died after he fell off the seventh-floor corridor window of a 15-storey residential building inside a housing complex at Belgachhia Milk Colony on Saturday afternoon. Arun Kumar Basu lived on the seventh floor.Security guards and residents of the building found him lying on a path road inside the complex around 2…
Panaji: Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said the state govt has decided to provide fisheries cards to all the traditional fishermen giving them proper recognition. He said the govt would act against those selling fish without such a card.“We will not allow anyone to sell fish in the market without the fisheries card,” CM…
London, July 23 (IANS) The Oval has been confirmed as the venue for the 2027 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final. The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final in 2027 will be played at The Oval, with the title clash scheduled from June 9 to 13. The venue will host the prestigious match for the…
