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[ad_1] Representative image (Picture credit: ANI) India’s central bank saw a sharp jump in the value of its gold reserves during the week ending April 11, driven by a global rally in gold prices amid heightened geopolitical and economic uncertainty.According to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday, the value of its gold holdings surged by Rs 11,986 crore in just one week. With this increase, the total value of RBI’s gold reserves has risen to Rs 6,88,496 crore, reported ANI.This sharp increase also reflects a broader trend over the past year. The RBI’s gold holdings have nearly tripled in value during this period, underlining a significant rise in gold purchases by the central bank. This comes at a time when central banks worldwide are stepping up their gold accumulation to hedge against global risks.Gold continues […]

[ad_1] An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 on the Richter scale struck Afghanistan on Saturday at 12:17 pm (IST), according to the National Center for Seismology.The tremors were felt in several regions, including parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Delhi-NCR. A local in Srinagar was quoted as saying, "I felt the tremor. I was in the office when my chair shook."While there have been no immediate reports of significant damage or casualties, authorities are closely monitoring the situation. More updates are expected as the situation develops. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] File photo: PM Narendra Modi (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Saudi Arabia from April 22 to 23, 2025, at the invitation of Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman. This will be Prime Minister Modi’s third official visit to the Kingdom, following previous trips in 2016 and 2019.According to ministry of external affairs (MEA), the visit comes in the backdrop of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s state visit to New Delhi in September 2023, when he attended the G20 Summit and co-chaired the inaugural meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council.India and Saudi Arabia share a longstanding relationship rooted in historical trade and socio-cultural links. Over the past decade, bilateral ties have expanded significantly into various strategic areas, including political cooperation, defence, security, energy, trade […]

[ad_1] The United States Department of State has reissued its travel advisory for Bangladesh, urging American citizens to reconsider travel citing concerns civil unrest, crime, and terrorism.The updated advisory, issued on April 18 (US time), retains a 'Level 3: Reconsider Travel' designation for most parts of the country. Meanwhile, the Chittagong Hill Tracts — which include the districts of Khagrachari, Rangamati, and Bandarban — remain under a 'Level 4: Do Not Travel' warning. The advisory cites continued risks of communal violence, terrorism, kidnappings, and political unrest in the region.While the frequency of large-scale clashes has declined, demonstrations and protests continue to occur across Bangladesh. The State Department cautioned that even peaceful events can quickly escalate into violence and advised travelers to avoid all political events and large public gatherings.Travel restrictions for US government personnelAccording to the advisory, US government employees […]

[ad_1] Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has sharply criticized President Donald Trump's administration for what he describes as an "attack on science" that could undermine America's technological competitiveness against China."This looks like a total attack on all of science in America," Schmidt said at the recent AI+Biotechnology Summit hosted by the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology. "We're up against China that is pouring a trillion dollars into this, and we're screwing around with funding the core people to invent our future."Trump administration had cut funding for universities and research agenciesSince taking office in January, the Trump administration has cut funding for government research, reduced staffing at key scientific agencies, and placed financial pressure on universities over their diversity programs and campus protests.Schmidt warned that many universities are now under "hiring freezes" because they are "so scared of this administration, […]

[ad_1] Akshay Kumar's latest historical drama, Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh, opened in theatres on 18 April 2025 to positive reviews and strong word of mouth. However, despite the buzz and high expectations surrounding the sequel, the film registered a relatively modest opening at the box office.Kesari Chapter 2 Movie ReviewAccording to early estimates from Sacnilk.com, the film earned approximately Rs 7.50 crore on its first day — a figure significantly below the projected Rs 15 crore mark. The anticipated opening was based on multiple favourable factors, including the sequel advantage and the extended Easter holiday weekend. A stronger debut would have placed the film in the same range as Akshay Kumar's earlier 2025 release Sky Force, which opened in January with higher numbers.Instead, the film’s initial performance aligns more closely with Sunny Deol’s Jaat, which […]

[ad_1] Sunny Deol starrer 'Jaat' which released in cinemas on Thursday, has been doing a decent business at the box office. Of course, one cannot compare it to the business of Sunny's previous film 'Gadar 2'. However, on day 6 and day 7, the film has now begun to see a gradual drop at the box office.Jaat Movie Review'Jaat' holds up decent despite controversyOn Friday, the film found itself amidst controversy as an FIR was filed against the makers and the actors for the church scene in the movie which hurt religious sentiments. Yesterday was 'Good Friday' and a complainant said that this scene was purposely put in the film to hurt sentiments. The makers have now apologised and removed that scene from the film. Despite the controversy, the film remained decent in terms of its numbers on Friday. While […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A primary school teacher at a government school was benched in Katni district of Madhya Pradesh after he was caught on camera offering alcohol to his minor students.In the video that went viral on social media platforms, the teacher, identified as Lal Naveen Pratap Singh of Khirhani village under Barwara block, was seen sitting among students in a room and offering them drinks in cups.The teacher was also heard advising his students to mix water before consuming the drink.According to an official, the video was circulated to officials of different blocks, and the teacher was identified. He was immediately suspended by District Education Officer OP Singh on the instructions of the District Collector.The official said that Singh was suspended under the MP Civil Services (Conduct) Rules on charges of misconduct, encouraging children to consume liquor, and tarnishing […]

[ad_1] Anaya Bangar (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Anaya Bangar, daughter of former India cricketer and coach Sanjay Bangar, has spoken out about the toxic masculinity that continues to plague the cricketing world. In a candid interview, Anaya revealed disturbing experiences she has faced within the cricketing circle, including receiving nude photos from cricketers, verbal abuse, and being propositioned by a former player.Anaya, who publicly came out last year and shared her journey of transformation through hormone replacement therapy and gender-affirming surgery, was formerly known as Aryan. She followed in her father’s footsteps, playing age-group cricket in India. However, she said the journey after transitioning came with many challenges.“There has been support and there have been some harassment as well,” Anaya said during an interview with Lallantop, reflecting on her journey.When asked how fellow cricketers responded after her gender-affirming surgery, […]

[ad_1] It was Saturday, April 19, 1975. At 1:28:55pm IST, India launched its first satellite, Aryabhata, from a remote Soviet cosmodrome. Built in just 30 months by a young team of Indian scientists, the satellite didn’t just mark the beginning of India’s space era — it became a symbol of scientific ambition in a developing nation.While Aryabhata fell silent just four days after launch due to a power failure, it achieved much more than expected. It demonstrated India’s ability to design and build a satellite from scratch, a satellite that would conduct experiments in X-ray astronomy, solar physics, and aeronomy (see box). The mission was India’s first step in using satellites for scientific discovery, not just communications.Aryabhata’s project director, Udupi Ramachandra Rao, who passed away in 2017, used to talk about that chilly morning in Russia, when the satellite was […]