Month: December 2024

Rupee falls 9 paise to close at fresh record low of 85.20 against U.S. dollar

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Rupee falls 9 paise to close at fresh record low of 85.20 against U.S. dollar

Image for representative purposes | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee extended its slide for the second straight session and depreciated 9 paise to settle at a fresh all-time low of 85.20 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday (December 24, 2024). The rupee was dragged by a strong greenback against major crosses overseas and subdued…

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Business

Sensex, Nifty settle almost flat in highly volatile trade; metal, power stocks drag

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Sensex, Nifty settle almost flat in highly volatile trade; metal, power stocks drag

Representational image of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended on a flat note in a volatile trade on Tuesday (December 24, 2024), as investors preferred to stay on the sidelines awaiting further triggers amid persistent foreign fund outflows. After gyrating between highs and lows,…

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“Every Ball Is Like…”: Jasprit Bumrah’s Words Of Wisdom To Aspiring Bowlers

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“Every Ball Is Like…”: Jasprit Bumrah’s Words Of Wisdom To Aspiring Bowlers

Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah preached the importance of repetition and pushing oneself as a bowler to an aspiring fast bowler, saying that one can never be fresh while playing Test cricket and should keep pushing himself or herself in the nets and repeat the tricks they want to learn since the human…

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Sports

“Lapse On My Part”: Manu Bhaker’s Big Reaction After Khel Ratna Snub Controversy

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“Lapse On My Part”: Manu Bhaker’s Big Reaction After Khel Ratna Snub Controversy

Manu Bhaker, double Olympic medallist , is in news after reports claimed the champion shooter’s name was missing from the list of nominated athletes for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. The Khel Ratna is awarded to athletes with exceptional performances. With Manu’s name missing, despite being the first Indian athlete since independence…

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Sports

One Nation, One Election, Many Suspicions

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One Nation, One Election, Many Suspicions

Even in a competitive democracy where political rivals joust fiercely and yet maintain a semblance of informed and civil discourse, it is a difficult task to push through legislation on contentious issues. When a competitive democracy becomes deeply polarised, to the extent that civil discourse is replaced by bitterness, abuse and mistrust, legislation of any…

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Nation

“Don’t They Know Who Manu Bhaker Is?”: Coach Jaspal Rana Loses Cool Over Khel Ratna ‘Humiliation’

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“Don’t They Know Who Manu Bhaker Is?”: Coach Jaspal Rana Loses Cool Over Khel Ratna ‘Humiliation’

File photo of Manu Bhaker and her coach Jaspal Rana© X (Twitter) Double Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker’s coach Jaspal Rana has castigated the Sports Ministry, Sports Authority of India and the National Rifle Association of India, holding them responsible for “ignoring” his ward’s credentials for the Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. “I…

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Kolkata Rape-Murder Victim’s Parents In High Court, Say Probe “Compromised”

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Kolkata Rape-Murder Victim’s Parents In High Court, Say Probe “Compromised”

Kolkata: The parents of the 31-year-old doctor, who was raped and murdered on duty at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, have approached Calcutta High Court, flagging concerns in the CBI’s investigation and seeking the court’s intervention in the case that shook the nation. The single-judge bench of Justice Tirthankar Ghosh said the matter…

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Nation

Jasprit Bumrah’s Action Questioned, Australian Broadcaster Makes Controversy-Prone Remark

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Jasprit Bumrah’s Action Questioned, Australian Broadcaster Makes Controversy-Prone Remark

Australian presenter Ian Maurice has accused Jasprit Bumrah with suspect bowling action.© AFP The build up of India’s Boxing Day Test against Australia has been a chaotic one, marred by several off-the-field controversies. Most of it has come from the Australian media. Firstly, star India batter Virat Kohli was labelled a ‘bully’ after…

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