India's foreign exchange reserves (Forex) fell USD 2.06 billion to USD 686.06 billion in the week that ended on May 2, after extending gains for the eighth straight week, official data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) this week showed.
Meanwhile, at least four airbases in Pakistan were hit by Indian strikes in the early hours of Saturday, sources said, as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate.
This development builds on the shared commitment to deepen economic ties and guidance given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the visit of Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand in March.
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) and relevant aviation authorities have issued a series of notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) announcing the temporary closure of 32 airports across Northern and Western India for all civil flight operations.
Vanathi Srinivasan, National President of Mahila Morcha BJP, MLA of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, and Chief Patron of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), met with the Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, at the Delhi Secretariat on Friday.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said, "We are proud of our armed forces - their valor, bravery, and vision. Just as the Indian Army has made our borders impregnable and strong, similarly, the Steel Frame of India, i.e., the Indian Civil Service, has played a vital role in shaping the country."
Actor Aly Goni, who is currently out of India for a shoot, expressed deep concern for his family in Jammu amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
On Friday, the 'RRR' director SS Rajamouli took to his X account to praise the bravery of Indian soldiers and urge citizens to act with care and unity during this critical time.
In an attempt to spread false information amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Chinese state media outlet China Daily wrongly claimed that three Indian jets crashed in Kashmir. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check confirmed that the image used is from a 2019 incid
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 9: Bharti AXA Life, one of India's leading private life insurers, has announced a bonus of Rs202 Cr. for the financial year 2024-25. The bonus will benefit approx. 2 lac policyholders who have invested in the Company's participating (with-profit) products.
The State bank of India on Friday announced the divestment of 13.19 per cent of its stake in Yes Bank Limited (YBL) to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC).