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Rupee hits record low of 96.25 against US dollar amid oil price surge

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 96.19, then fell further to 96.25 against the US dollar, registering a fall of 44 paise from its previous close

Fire breaks out inside train in Bihar's Sasaram, no casualties reported

Smoke began billowing out of a compartment of the Sasaram-Patna passenger train while it was standing on platform number 6 at around 5.30 am

VD Satheesan to take oath as Kerala CM today, UDF cabinet to be sworn-in

After two days of lobbying and discussions, Satheesan handed over the list of 20 ministers to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at Lok Bhavan on Sunday evening

White House fact sheet on Trump's China visit cites Iran deal, omits Taiwan

The fact sheet said Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed that Iran cannot possess a nuclear weapon, called to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

China committed to US on not providing material support to Iran: USTR

Greer explained that the United States did not ask China for direct assistance in reopening the Strait of Hormuz

PM Modi woos Swedish firms to invest in India, says reforms on fast track

Modi underlined that India today represents one of the world's most attractive destinations for investment, innovation and manufacturing

India, Sweden agree to elevate bilateral ties to 'strategic partnership'

The leaders discussed ways to deepen cooperation in trade & investment, technology, innovation, green transition, space, emerging technologies, defence & security, research and people-to-people ties

NCLAT upholds separate insolvency proceedings for 2 Videocon group entities

Passing a final order, the NCLAT said creditors of VIL and VOVL had intended the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Processes (CIRPs) of the two companies to run independently

Ukraine launches drone attack on Moscow; Indian among four killed

Ukraine carried out overnight attacks targeting several installations in the Moscow region

PM Modi receives Sweden's prestigious award Royal Order of Polar Star

The award is the highest distinction that can be given to a Head of Government

PM Modi tours iconic Dutch dam; eyes cooperation in water management

Calling the Afsluitdijk Dam a "symbol of excellence and innovation", the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) highlighted its role in water management, flood protection and freshwater storage

PM Modi lands in Sweden; to hold talks on trade, technology, defence

The prime minister's aircraft was escorted by Swedish Air Force jets while landing in Gothenburg. He was given a warm welcome at the airport by his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson

ICAI to embed AI, data analytics in CA curriculum to match industry changes

Lakhs of students are pursuing chartered accountant programme at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), which has more than five lakh members

India's gems, jewellery exports down 9.07% in April at ₹20,825 crore

Gold jewellery exports was down 21.77 per cent to $841.54 million in April, compared to $1,075.67 million for the same period last year

NTPC chief cautions against dependence on single supplier for nuclear tech

According to the NTPC website, the company currently has an installed capacity of 89,805.30 MW at group-level, spanning coal, gas/liquid fuel, hydro and solar power

DMRC to run additional metro trips to encourage shift to public transport

The move comes as part of efforts to strengthen mass transit systems and improve urban mobility amid growing emphasis on energy security, environmental sustainability

More women, freshers migrating for better blue, grey-collar jobs: Report

The data shows 8.6 million job applications for cities other than applicants' own between January and April 2026, up from 6.5 million in the same period a year ago - a 31.4 per cent rise

Delhi govt to provide up to ₹10 cr collateral-free loans to women startups

The government will also provide platforms in malls and large shopping complexes across the city to help indigenous products made by women self-help groups (SHGs) reach a wider market

Hybrid MFs attract ₹1.55 trn in FY26 on diversified investment appeal

The category witnessed strong traction despite heightened geopolitical tensions, including the conflict in West Asia, as investors sought balanced investment solutions

Balrampur Chini aims ₹ 2,000 cr revenue from new bio-plastic plant in UP

Balrampur Chini Mills, which has 10 sugar factories in Uttar Pradesh, is setting up a Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) plant of 80,000 tonnes per annum capacity at a cost of more than ₹3,000 crore