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Synopsis The Indian rupee hit an all-time low of 90.48 against the US dollar following reports that a trade deal between India and the US is likely by March 2026. Forex traders cited the Chief Economic Advisor’s statement and prevailing risk-averse market sentiment, coupled with strong dollar demand, as key factors for the decline. Listen

A security guard working at a San Francisco office stunned his Indian-origin employer after it came to light that he runs a YouTube channel with more than 3 lakh subscribers. The revelation came from entrepreneur Harish Uthayakumar, who shared the story on X. His post quickly drew thousands of views and triggered an offbeat conversation

The Election Commission has raised concerns over the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) office’s delay in submitting proposals for polling booths in high rise buildings and housing societies, citing an insufficient number of applications received within the prescribed deadline, an official said on Thursday. New polling stations are required ahead of next year’s assembly

Synopsis India’s SIP inflows hit nearly ₹30,000 crore in November despite flat market returns, signalling stronger investor discipline and long-term confidence. Quantum AMC CEO Seemant Shukla discusses rising SIP trends, increasing cancellations, dips in gold fund flows, the frenzy around thematic funds, and renewed interest in midcap–smallcap categories as investors look for diversified growth opportunities.

India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I Highlights: The chase of 214 proved too big for India as the Men-in-Blue falter badly at New Chandigarh’s Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, which hosted its first men’s international game on Thursday. The poor run of Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav continued as India’s batting unit struggled on

Synopsis The trainsets will undergo a detailed programme of testing and commissioning as per BMRCL’s implementation schedule, followed by comprehensive maintenance support for up to 15 years, the PSU said. IANS Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) Bengaluru: BEML on Thursday rolled out the prototype of its driverless metro trainsets, developed for the upcoming BMRCL

New Delhi: The DPIIT committee on the intersection of artificial intelligence and copyright is expected to release its second working paper, on copyrightability of AI-generated content, in about two months, a senior government official said on Thursday. The committee’s first paper was released on December 8, in which it proposed to give a mandatory blanket

People sit around a fire to keep themselves warm in Hyderabad, December 2025. | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR/The Hindu Unlike the stormy remnant of Cyclone Ditwah near Chennai earlier this month, cold waves can’t linger. Instead, if they’re happening over and over, it must be because the ingredients required for an unusually low nighttime temperature

Shashi Tharoor. File | Photo Credit: ANI Diplomat-turned-senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday (December 11, 2025) said he was shocked that India remains one of the few democracies where marital rape is not viewed with the seriousness it deserves, despite having stringent anti-rape laws. Speaking at a programme organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi in the Winter Session of the Parliament. File Photo credits: Sansad TV via ANI Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday (December 12, 2025) raised the issue of air pollution in major cities of the country and sought a discussion on it in the Lok Sabha. Also Read |