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"I hope this swap impacts USD/INR volatility": Economist Debopam Chaudhuri on RBI's USD 5 Bn move

Mumbai, May 21 -- The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) upcoming USD 5 billion USD/INR buy-sell swap auction, slated for May 26, is expected to have a highly material impact on currency volatility by targ... Read More


Calcutta High Court orders SIT probe into alleged evidence destruction in RG Kar case

Kolkata, May 21 -- The Calcutta High Court has directed an investigation into the alleged destruction of evidence and to revisit the issue raised by the family of the victim regarding the RG Kar incid... Read More


Farm loan waiver to be announced by June 30, farmers eligible for next cycle: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

Mumbai, May 21 -- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said the state government will announce a farm loan waiver by June 30 and assured that farmers benefiting from the scheme wou... Read More


Mouni Roy, Anupriya Goenka's 'Bombay Stories' first look unveiled at Cannes 2026

Mumbai, May 21 -- The first look of Mouni Roy and Anupriya Goenka's upcoming film 'Bombay Stories' was unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival 2026. The film is set for its world premiere at Marche du F... Read More


'Replenish electrolytes, not just water': AIIMS doctor warns as heatwave intensifies

New Delhi, May 21 -- AIIMS Delhi doctor warned that the ongoing intense heatwave conditions could significantly increase the risk of heatstroke, dehydration and severe electrolyte imbalance, urging pe... Read More


UN, partners appeal for USD 710.5 million to meet critical needs of Rohingya refugees

New York, May 21 -- The United Nations and its partners, in close coordination with the Government of Bangladesh, appealed for USD 710.5 million to meet the most critical needs of Rohingya refugees in... Read More


BJD MP Sasmit Patra meets FM Sitharaman; urges structured deliberation on inclusion of petrol, diesel under GST framework

New Delhi, May 21 -- Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and submitted a detailed follow-up representation urging the initiation of structured national ... Read More


EAM appreciates discussions with Italian FM, gifts Italian edition of 'Why Bharat Matters'

Rome, May 21 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday thanked Italian Deputy Foreign Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani for his warm welcome and discussions. Jaishankar also p... Read More


US aircraft carrier USS Nimitz enters Caribbean amid rising tensions with Cuba

Washington DC, May 21 -- The US aircraft carrier USS Nimitz and its strike group have entered the Caribbean Sea amid rising tensions between the United States and Cuba, according to a report by The Hi... Read More


Railways to use AI, drones, CCTV to boost safety; urges passenger to stay vigilant

New Delhi, May 21 -- The Railways are using the latest technology tools like AI, drones, CCTV, etc. intensively to enhance the safety of trains, passengers, station premises and the vast rail network.... Read More