Press Trust Of India

Rupee declines 20 paise to all-time low of 95.86 against US dollar

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.74, then fell further to a record low of 95.86 against the US dollar, registering a fall of 20 paise from its previous close

2026 will be 'historic, landmark year' for China-US relations: Xi Jinping

The leaders of the world's two largest economies are scheduled to have a few rounds of talks on Thursday and Friday

Prayagraj worst hit as UP storms claim 56 lives; CM orders relief measures

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to provide compensation to people affected by unseasonal rain, thunderstorms and lightning strikes

US to persuade China to play 'active role' in resolving Iran crisis: Rubio

Trump arrived in Beijing last night for a three-day visit during which he is scheduled to have several rounds of talks with Xi

NIA takes over probe into seizure of gelatin sticks, detonators in Kerala

Case relates to the seizure of 89,600 gelatin sticks concealed in 448 boxes, along with 10,500 non-electric shock tube detonators, from an onion-laden lorry at Chemmad near Tirurangadi on February 7

DBN, Andhra sign pact for BharatNet expansion with ₹2,432 cr financial aid

The initiative is expected to facilitate more than five lakh rural home fibre connections with financial support from the Government of India

Jaishankar holds talks with Russia's Lavrov; trade, geopolitics top agenda

Jaishankar met Lavrov, shortly after the Russian foreign minister landed in New Delhi to attend a two-day conclave of the BRICS member states beginning Thursday

RBI may pay highest-ever dividend to help Centre tackle West Asia crisis

Last year the RBI made a record dividend payout of ₹2.69 lakh crore to the central government for 2024-25, 27 per cent higher than ₹2.11 lakh crore transferred in the previous year

Iran welcomes India's peace push, blames 'one' BRICS nation over deadlock

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov are among those attending the two-day conclave that is expected to extensively deliberate on the West Asia crisis

NDMC allows one-third of Group B and C employees to work from home

The order, issued by the Office of Director (Personnel), said the arrangement would be applicable in departments where it is administratively feasible

NEET (UG) paper leak: CBI arrests 5, conducts searches across country

CBI arrests five in NEET leak case as protests intensify and demands grow for NTA overhaul and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Central govt employees body seeks 'work from home', online meetings

The move came following a call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on cutting down avoidable expenditure due to the West Asia crisis

Tamil Nadu, UP, Delhi among top states in logistics performance index

The report was released by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in the national capital

India targets $1 trillion goods and services exports this year: Goyal

Services shipments too surged to an all-time high of $421.32 billion in 2025-26, compared to $387.55 billion in 2024-25, recording a growth of 8.71 per cent

AEPC urges government to scrap 11% import duty on cotton imports

The industry representatives emphasised that India has recently entered into several free trade agreements, creating significant opportunities for growth in textile and apparel exports

Shriram General Insurance Q4 FY26 results: Net profit rises 28% to ₹167 cr

Net profit during the fourth quarter of FY25 stood at ₹130 crore, the company said in a statement

EaseMyTrip board approves ₹500 crore fundraise through rights issue

The board has also approved the appointment of the necessary intermediaries in connection with the rights issue, the company said

RBI eases rules for outward remittances; drops prior approval for non-banks

The central bank has issued an operating framework for facilitating outward remittance services by non-bank entities through Authorised Dealer (Category I) banks in India

Trump arrives in China for talks with Xi; focus on tariffs, West Asia

The leaders of the world's two largest economies will hold their seventh face-to-face talks. They last met face-to-face in October 2025 in Busan, South Korea

Amul hikes milk prices by ₹2 per litre across country from May 14

The last price increase was effected on May 1, 2025