India’s forex reserves jump USD 5.17 bn to USD 696.65 bn

MUMBAI,: India’s forex reserves increased by USD 5.17 billion to USD 696.65 billion for the week ended June 6, the RBI said on Friday. The overall reserves had dropped by USD 1.237 billion to USD 691.485 billion for the week ended May 30.Forex reserves had touched an all-time high of USD 704.885 billion in end-September […]

Singapore Airlines share drops after Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad

SINGAPORE,: Shares of Singapore Airlines (SIA), which holds 25.1 per cent stake in Air India, dropped on the Singapore Exchange on Friday, a day after the Indian carrier’s plane crash in Ahmedabad.Shares of SIA were down 1.7 per cent, or 12 Singapore cents, to SGD 6.91 as at the midday trading break, after earlier falling […]

LIC relaxes claim settlement process of Air India plane crash victims

NEW DELHI,: Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Friday said it has relaxed its claim settlement process for Air India plane crash victims and also expedite the process. The corporation said it is committed to supporting those affected in the plane crash and will expedite claim settlements for the victims. “LIC has announced many […]

World Bank, IFC approve USD 700 million loan for Pakistan’s Reko Diq project

ISLAMABAD, : The International Finance Corporation and the World Bank have approved a concessional loan of USD 700 million for a major mining and resource development initiative in Pakistan, according to a media report. The Reko Diq project is located in Balochistan province, which is known as a mineral-rich region of the country. This approval […]

Jammu youth commissioned as flying officer in IAF

JAMMU: A youth from a remote village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu has been commissioned into the Indian Air Force (IAF), a defence spokesperson said. The commissioning of Flying Officer Pranav Uppal, a native of Jammu’s Chamb sector, marks the culmination of a remarkable journey defined by perseverance, discipline, and a deep […]

Panchayat Season 4 To Release Early? Latest Promo Drops A Hint

The makers have dropped a promo for Panchayat Season 4 on YouTube. The show is scheduled to release on July 2, but it seems that the premiere date will be preponed. For Panchayat Season 4 fans, we have some amazing news in store. It seems that the season will be dropped weeks before the scheduled […]

Lafangey Season 1 X Review: Fans Give A Thumbs Up To Harsh Beniwal’s Show

The series explores themes of ambition, societal pressure, familial duty and the fragility of dreams. Lafangey, the coming-of-age drama series, has been released on the OTT platform Amazon MX Player. Co-directed by Abhishek Yadav and Prem Mistry, it features YouTuber Harsh Beniwal, Gagan Arora and Anud Singh Dhaka in significant roles. The six-episode series follows the […]

Mohit Suri On Casting Ahaan Panday In Saiyaara: ‘When I Saw His Audition, I Wasn’t Sure’

Saiyaara director Mohit Suri reveals he wasn’t fully convinced by Ahaan Panday’s audition and was initially unsure about casting him. Here’s what happened next! Ananya Panday’s cousin Ahaan Panday is all set to make his Bollywood debut with Mohit Suri’s upcoming film ‘Saiyaara’ alongside Aneet Padda. In a recent interview, director Mohit Suri revealed that […]

Ayushmann Khurrana Signs Quirky Family Comedy With Bhushan Kumar And Juno Chopra

Ayushmann Khurrana signs a new comedy with Bhushan Kumar and Juno Chopra. The film starts shooting in September 2025 and promises a quirky, laugh-out-loud ride. After lighting up the box office with Dream Girl 2 and gearing up for his Diwali release Thama, Ayushmann Khurrana is now preparing to dive into a new genre with […]