India’s forex reserves surge by $4.5 bn to cross $702 bn mark

IANS | October 24, 2025 6:13 PM

Mumbai, Oct 24 (IANS) India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $4.5 billion to $702.3 billion for the week ended October 17, mainly driven by an increase in the value of gold reserves, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.

Andhra CM hails BAPS Hindu mandir in Abu Dhabi as global legacy of peace

IANS | October 24, 2025 6:05 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu visited the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, during his ongoing three-day trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and described this as one of the “most extraordinary experiences of his life”.

Ranji Trophy: Ravindra Jadeja among India stars to watch in second round

IANS | October 24, 2025 5:59 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) With the second round of the 2025/26 Ranji Trophy set to commence on Saturday, left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is set to play for Saurashtra in their Elite Group B game at Rajkot, meaning he will be among the Indian team stars that fans can keep their eyes on for the next few days.

Gujarat: Lioness drowns in Junagadh canal

IANS | October 24, 2025 5:58 PM

Junagadh, Oct 24 (IANS) A lioness drowned in a canal while trying to run away from the Forest Department officials, who caught the feline from the residential area near Divasa village in Gujarat's Junagadh district on Friday.

Formula 1: Leclerc cautious despite Austin podium as Hamilton feels Ferrari progress growing

IANS | October 24, 2025 5:45 PM

Mexico City, Oct 24 (IANS) Charles Leclerc has tempered expectations of further podiums this season despite securing his first top-three finish since Belgium at the United States Grand Prix last week. The Ferrari driver’s third-place in Austin marked his and the team’s sixth podium of 2025 — five of which have been third places and one a second place in Monaco.