India's forex reserves surge by $5.17 bn to reach $696.6 bn

India's forex reserves surge by $5.17 bn to reach $696.6 bn

India's foreign exchange reserves stood at $691.5 billion in the preceding week that ended on May 30 and are sufficient to fund more than 11 months of goods imports and about 96 per cent of external debt outstanding, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said last week after the monetary policy review. Jun 13, 2025
33 from Anand, 17 from Kheda perish in plane crash leaving Gujarat shell-shocked

33 from Anand, 17 from Kheda perish in plane crash leaving Gujarat shell-shocked

As India grapples with the devastating Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, the Charotar region comprising Anand and Kheda districts has emerged as one of the most affected areas. A sense of disbelief hangs heavy in the villages and towns across the two districts, as reports confirm that at least 50 people from the region were on board the ill-fated London-bound flight. Jun 13, 2025