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Rupee falls 6 paise against USD

Mumbai, May 9 -- The Rupee on Friday slipped 6 paise at 85.66 in opening session on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers at the Forex Market informed. Escalating tension between India... Read More


Robert Francis Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV

Rome, May 9 -- Robert Francis Prevost, the cardinal of the United States, was elected the new pope on the second day of secret ballots in the cardinals' conclave held in Vatican City. The name he ch... Read More


UP: Youth arrested for pro-Pak post on social media

Sambhal (UP), May 9 -- A youth who posted in support of social media was arrested by the police and sent to jail in Sambhal district here in Uttar Pradesh, a senior officer said here on Friday. Super... Read More


16th KIIT International Chess Festival begins with Grandmasters from 42 countries

Bhubaneswar, May 9 -- The 16th KIIT International Chess Festival 2025 was inaugurated on Friday under the aegis of the All-India Chess Federation (AICF), drawing over 1,200 participants. These includ... Read More


USD, Euro, Pound up ; Yen down

Mumbai, May 9 -- Following were the indicative currency rates and travellers' cheques buying and selling rates. CURRENCY NAME BUY SALE UAE DIRHAM 21.2152 24.7882 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 49.8757 57.7377 ... Read More


Xi calls on China, Russia to maintain strategic resolve, coordination

Moscow, May 9 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that China and Russia should maintain strategic resolve and coordination as the world is entering a new period of turbulence and transformat... Read More


US spends over $1bln on military operation against Houthis in Yemen - Reports

Washington, May 9 -- The United States spent more than $1 billion on a military operation against Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, the NBC News broadcaster reported, citing two... Read More


Maha: Man arrested for molesting minor by showing obscene video

Mumbai, May 9 -- A 35-year-old was arrested by police for allegedly molesting an eight-year-old girl by showing her an obscene video in the Taddeo area of south Mumbai, police said here on Friday. Ac... Read More


Sensex crashes over 1300 pts

Mumbai, May 9 -- A bloodbath was seen in equity market on Friday, as BSE Sensex crashed 1366 pts to open at 78,968.34 escalating India -Pakistan tension. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) fell 338 pt... Read More


New German Chancellor wants to draw France into fighting in Ukraine - Philippot

Moscow, May 9 -- New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to drag France into the fighting in Ukraine, Florian Philippot, the leader of the French Patriots party, said. "New German Chancellor Merz ... Read More