Forex reserves jump by USD 2.975 bn to USD 619 bn
MUMBAI, Mar 1 : India’s forex reserves jumped by USD 2.975 billion to USD 619.072 billion for the week ended February 23, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall…
Month: March 2024
Alexei Navalny, who galvanised opposition to Putin, is laid to rest after his death in prison
MOSCOW, Mar 1: Under a heavy police presence, thousands of people bade farewell Friday to Alexei Navalny at his funeral in Moscow after his still-unexplained death two weeks ago in an Arctic penal colony. The…
Dharmendra fractures ankle
MUMBAI, Mar 1: Veteran cinema star Dharmendra says he has fractured his ankle and hopes to recover soon. The 88-year-old actor shared a picture of his injured foot on the microblogging site on early Friday…
Why protests are rising against Xi’s economic policies
The prolonged economic slowdown in China, the world's second-largest economy, is leading to widespread discontent. President Xi's decision to avoid using broad stimulus measures, diverging from previous strategies, has been a significant factor. The China…
Legal status of MSP has lot of implications
Anjan Roy The continuing standoff between the union Government, on the one hand, and prosperous farmers, over their demand for legal status of the minimum support price scheme shows the contradictions of Indian farm policy…
Farmers stand firm on ‘Dilli Chalo’, next course of action on March 3
Farmer leaders to announce action plan after prayer meeting for farmer who died during clashes. 'Dilli Chalo' to continue for demands. Morchas strengthened, sit-in protest in Dabwali planned. Criticism of teargas, lathi-charge, toxic gases, bullets.…
Why you may need to change your Google, Facebook and TikTok passwords
YX International's exposed database contained security codes used for two-factor authentication, as well as internal email addresses and passwords. The database raised concerns about user security and the vulnerability of SMS-based 2FA codes.
WPL: Harris powers Warriorz to six-wicket win over Giants
Grace Harris made a powerful fifty that helped UP Warriorz negate a sluggish surface to register a facile six-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in their Women's Premier League (WPL) match in Bengaluru on Friday. Harris…
Amazon adds a ‘warning’ label for these iPhone cases, here’s why
Apple launched FineWoven iPhone cases with the iPhone 15 series. Amazon added a 'Frequently returned item' label to caution buyers. Prices for 'used' cases reduced, and users have mixed opinions. Tech journalist Joanna Stern shared…