Rupee depreciates marginally to close at 95.70 against US dollar

May 27, 2026 8:04 PM

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Rupee depreciates marginally to close at 95.70 against US dollar

 In the forex market today, the rupee depreciated marginally to close at 95 rupees and 70 paise against the US dollar. The dollar index, which indicates US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, was trading at 99.13 in intra-day trade.     

SC to examine CBSE’s policy of mandating three languages for class 9th

May 27, 2026 7:28 PM

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SC to examine CBSE’s policy of mandating three languages for class 9th

  The Supreme Court today agreed to examine a plea challenging a CBSE policy mandating the study of three languages, including at least two native Indian languages, for Class 9 students. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi issued notices to the Centr...

UPSC first time releases provisional answer key for Civil Services Prelims

May 27, 2026 7:06 PM

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UPSC first time releases provisional answer key for Civil Services Prelims

  The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has, for the first time, released the Provisional Answer Key for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026. In a statement, the Commission said that the candidates who appeared for the examination can submit representations through the Online Questi...

Japan sets up  National Intelligence Council  to tackle overseas threats

May 27, 2026 6:55 PM

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Japan sets up  National Intelligence Council  to tackle overseas threats

  The Japanese parliament today approved a law to set up a National Intelligence Council to centralise information gathering in response to overseas threats. Establishing the council is one of the key aims of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's governing agenda. She has vowed to strengthen inte...

Five-time Olympian shooter Raja Randhir Singh passes away

May 27, 2026 6:52 PM

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Five-time Olympian shooter Raja Randhir Singh passes away

  A renowned shooter, five-time Olympian and a former Honorary Secretary General of the Indian Olympic Association, Raja Randhir Singh passed away at his residence, today, following prolonged illness. He was 79. A veteran sports administrator and cousin of former Punjab Chief Minister, now a senior ...

Oil prices down

May 27, 2026 7:54 PM

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Oil prices down

 Global crude oil prices fell today. Brent crude was trading 2.6 per cent down at 97 US dollars per barrel in intra-day trade. West Texas Intermediate crude was also trading three and a half per cent lower at 90 US dollars and 60 cents per barrel, when reports last came in.