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1 Euro equals 1 US dollar for the first time in 20 years

The euro and the dollar have reached parity for the first time in 20 years, signalling the market's assumption that the European economy is heading for a deep recession as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Euro News reported.

Jul 12, 2022

Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India

RBI projects inflation to ease in second half of FY23

Inflation was expected to moderate significantly to the target rate of four per cent by third quarter of FY23, with a projected average inflation rate of 4.5 per cent for 2022-23, said RBI Governor.

Jul 11, 2022

RBI Governor reiterates caution against cryptocurrencies, says clear danger

The RBI governor said cryptocurrencies are a sophisticated scheme in disguise

Jul 1, 2022

Stock Markets: Sensex, Nifty decline in opening session, Q4 GDP numbers in focus

Indian equity benchmark indices were lower in opening deals on Tuesday ahead of the release of India's gross domestic product (GDP) numbers for the fourth quarter of fiscal FY22.

May 31, 2022

Jaish and Lashkar terror organisations back with Taliban; 11 terror camps set up in Afghanistan [details]

The organisation is claimed to have set up three camps in Kunar and Nangarhar at the moment.

May 30, 2022

Australia Elections: Scott Morrison concedes defeat; Labor leader Albanese claims victory

Anthony Albanese has claimed victory for his Labor Party after incumbent Prime Minister Scott Morrison conceded defeat in Australia's federal elections held on Saturday.

May 22, 2022

U.S. President Joe Biden leaves the White House in Washington, D.C. March 8, 2022 (File photo)

N.Korea will be at front and centre of Biden's trip to S.Korea, Japan'

North Korea will be at the "front and centre" in US President Joe Biden's agenda when he travels to South Korea and Japan later this month, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said.

May 10, 2022

Who is Alina Kabaeva; Putin's alleged girlfriend and mother to some of his children

Russia is already under unprecedented sanctions due to its invasion of Ukraine and now the European Union (EU) could target Alina Kabaeva, a politician, media boss, former Olympic gymnast, and, if the rumours are true, President Vladimir Putin's girlfriend and mother to some of his children, according to a media report.

May 8, 2022

Power Pangs: Amid scorching heat, authorities announce six hours curtailment in Jammu city [details]

Authorities struggling to find a tangible solution to deal with the prevailing electricity crisis in J&K

Apr 30, 2022

Top US officials meet Zelensky in Kiev; first since Russian invasion [details]

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kiev, marking the first visit by top American officials to the war-torn nation since Russia began its invasion on February 24.

Apr 25, 2022

OneWeb to launch satellites with ISRO rockets

OneWeb, an Indo-UK joint venture satellite communications company, said on Thursday that it would launch its satellites using the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) rockets.

Apr 21, 2022

Fact check: Truth behind viral video of Joe Biden shaking hands in thin air [truth here]

Fact check: No, Biden didn't shake hands with thin air; wasn't confused [see full clip]

Joe Biden was mocked after the video of US president shaking hands with thin air after a speech went viral. Here's what actually happened.

Apr 15, 2022

Europe halts moon exploration partnership with Russia, amid Russia-Ukraine war

The European Space Agency has announced discontinuation of its cooperation on Russia's Luna series of robotic moon missions, amid the country's invasion into Ukraine.

Apr 14, 2022

BRICS countries support Russia-Ukraine dialogue to end ongoing war

BRICS countries have expressed their support for continued dialogue and negotiations between Russia and Ukraine to seek a comprehensive solution to the Ukraine issue.