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India’s foreign exchange reserves declined by $6.711 billion to $717.064 billion for the week ended February 6, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.In the previous reporting week, the reserves had surged by $14.361 billion to hit an all-time high of $723.774 billion.During the week ended February 6, foreign currency assets –the largest component of the reserves –increased by $7.661 billion to $570.053 billion, the RBI data showed.Expressed in dollar terms, foreign currency assets include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US currencies such as the euro, pound and yen held in the…

Last Updated:February 02, 2026, 07:40 ISTThe iPhone foldable model is tipped to launch in the bookstyle version first but Apple could be planning for another variant.Apple could have two different versions of iPhone Fold launchingiPhone Fold is launching later this year and that seems like a done deal, but Apple has more than one card up its foldable sleeves. New reports suggest the company could also have a Fold device that could rival the Galaxy Z Flip and the Moto Razr lineup in the market. The company has stayed far away from the foldable race but just like its AI…

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled more than 1 per cent on Friday amid a broad-based selloff led by metal, IT and commodity stocks, tracking weak global market cues.In a volatile session, the 30-share BSE Sensex fell 1,048.16 points, or 1.25 per cent, to close at 82,626.76. During the day, the benchmark tanked 1,140.37 points, or 1.36 per cent, to hit an intraday low of 82,534.55.The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 336.10 points, or 1.30 per cent, to settle at 25,471.10. In intraday trade, the index slumped 362.9 points, or 1.4 per cent, to touch a low of 25,444.30.Here are…

Whenever I travel, I make my way to a colourful local museum that is free and interesting: the supermarket.Window shopping in a grocery store, walking through the stacked shelves and long aisles, is one of the best ways to learn about the people of a city and how they live. For it reveals how and what they buy for food, how they eat and cook, and what they like and dislike.A supermarket in a new country is like an adventure. There are interesting new foods, snacks, and condiments. Fresh and cold meats. Sauces and dressings. Breads and baguettes. Bagels and…

Union Minister Telecom Jyotiraditya Scindia. File. | Photo Credit: SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA The government has proposed to increase the outlay for the Telecom Ministry to ₹73,990 crore, mainly due to a significant rise in capital infusion for state-run telecom firm BSNL.The increased allocation is for various projects, including BharatNet, capital requirement of BSNL, including cost of spectrum, network rollout, and to meet internal requirements, Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia told PTI.”We have seen a very healthy increase in allocation from RE (revised estimate) of last year, ₹53,000 crore on telecom. We have grown to ₹73,000 crore. That’s almost 40%,” the Minister…

South Carolina state university shooting (AP image) At least two people were killed and one was injured in a shooting at a residential complex of South Carolina State University, prompting authorities to impose a lockdown on the campus for nearly eight hours.The university said that the shooting took place at a student residential facility in Orangeburg. The campus was placed under lockdown at around 9.15 pm after reports of gunfire. The restriction was lifted at about 5 am on Friday.University officials have not confirmed the identities of the victims and the condition of the injured person has not yet been…

Salem: A 37-year-old man fainted at a TVK rally here addressed by party chief Vijay and died on the way to hospital, police said on Friday.The man, identified as Suraj, a native of Maharashtra and residing here, collapsed after complaining of chest pain, and was immediately rushed to a local hospital.”He was declared brought dead at the medical facility,” a police official said. He also claimed that Suraj had undergone angioplasty sometime ago.The police have registered a case and are investigating. A meeting of TVK executives and an election campaign programme were held on Friday in Seelanaickkanpatty in Salem district,…

New Delhi: The anger that followed Diljit Dosanjh’s concert in Oct 2024 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (JLN) was visceral. Athletes spoke of damaged equipment, compromised training spaces and a growing fear that sport was being treated as collateral damage in the rush to monetise iconic venues. As India’s concert economy expands and large-scale live events become a regular feature at major venues, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has moved to ensure that sport doesn’t lose primacy. The concerts scheduled at the JLN stadium this Feb are unfolding under a recalibrated regime. Non-sporting events are permitted only after it…

Bengaluru: Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has formed a two-member committee of retired district judges to inquire into the removal of alleged encroachments at Thanisandra village in Arkavathi Layout.In a Jan 29 public notice, BDA said it appointed the committee to examine whether due procedure was followed during the Jan 8 demolition drive in which around 22 ‘illegal structures’ on two acres were cleared.Bengaluru: Shocking Murder, Road Rage, Bandh NormalcyResidents said they had bought the sites through agents, triggering fresh concerns over alleged illegal property transactions, similar to irregularities earlier flagged in the Kogilu Layout case.BDA officials earlier told TOI that…

Hyderabad: The forest department has stepped up surveillance following reports of tiger movement in and around Arepally village in Siddipet district. According to officials, fresh pug marks of the tiger were identified about two kilometres northwest of the location where the animal was sighted earlier. The discovery has heightened concerns, prompting authorities to intensify monitoring and tracking operations to ensure public safety.To prevent any untoward incidents, officials have deployed round-the-clock surveillance measures. Thermal imaging drones are being used continuously to track the animals’ movements, particularly at night. These advanced technologies are helping officials monitor the situation in real time and…