‘Ramayana’: Ranbir Kapoor reveals he first REJECTED Lord Rama role; says film and becoming a father to Raha Kapoor was a ‘turning point’ |

Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor headed to New York on Tuesday for the next leg of ‘Ramayana‘ film promotions ahead of the ‘Rama’ first glimpse launch. Kapoor began the event at an NYC theatre with a chant of “Jai Shri Ram”, before taking the stage with director Nitesh Tiwari and Namit Malhotra. Dressed in all-white, the…

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First since 1861: US paper currency to bear Donald Trump’s signature

US Dollar bill bearing Trump’s signature (AI-generated image) US President Donald Trump‘s administration has once again stirred controversy, this time with a proposal to include his signature on American paper currency ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary.The US Treasury Department announced on Thursday that future US dollar notes will carry Trump’s signature alongside that of…

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Tripura clears 450 pre-primary units in government schools, scaling up early education network from 2026–27

(PTI Photo/Shashank Parade)(PTI06_09_2025_000131B) Tripura has cleared a major expansion of its early childhood education network, approving the introduction of pre-primary units in 450 government schools from the 2026–27 academic session. The decision marks a sharp escalation in the state’s efforts to bring foundational learning into the formal school system.The latest move will raise the total…

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How India benefits from ‘once-in-a-generation’ trade deal with New Zealand – 0% tariffs, visas for professionals, $20 billion investment

India-New Zealand FTA: The India-New Zealand trade deal or Free Trade Agreement signed on Monday has been called a ‘once-in-a-generation’ trade pact. For one, it gives Indian exporters duty-free or zero duty access to all exports. The implementation of the trade deal is now contingent on New Zealand Parliament’s approval, and in the case of…

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Oil prices today: Crude jumps after Trump rejects Iran’s latest offer; Strait of Hormuz remains shut

Oil prices surged sharply on Monday after tensions in the Middle East intensified and the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz continues to stay shut, with disruptions now having crossed 70 days. Meanwhile, the Middle East conflict has continued to intensify as US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s response to Washington’s peace proposal and Iran issued…

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OSSSC RI ARI Hall Ticket 2026 out at osssc.gov.in for prelims exams scheduled from May 22; download admit card here

OSSSC RI ARI Admit Card 2026 released at osssc.gov.in, prelims hall ticket download begins OSSSC RI ARI Hall Ticket 2026: The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission has released the OSSSC RI ARI Admit Card 2026 on May 13 at its official website, osssc.gov.in. Candidates who completed the application process for the recruitment examination can now…

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‘Create your confidence’: NBA legend DeMarcus Cousins tells India’s basketball dreamers | Exclusive | More sports News

DeMarcus Cousins (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: In the early 2010s, if you were a 6-foot-10 powerhouse with the ball-handling skills of a point guard and the shooting range of a sniper, you weren’t called a “unicorn”, you were called a problem. Before the era of positionless basketball became the NBA’s golden rule, DeMarcus ‘Boogie’ Cousins…

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Currency guardrails: RBI tightens forex derivatives rules for banks amid rupee volatility

The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday announced fresh restrictions on authorised dealers (ADs) in the foreign exchange market following a “review of evolving market conditions”, as the rupee remains under pressure, according to PTI.In a late-evening notification, the central bank said ADs — banks authorised to deal in foreign exchange — will not be…

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