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BusinessPhoto: ET MarketsThe Indian rupee rose for the third consecutive session, reaching a high of 94.77 before settling at 95.15 against the US dollar. Importers continue hedging against potential rupee weakness, sustaining dollar demand. Investors await US consumer inflation data for clues on future interest rate moves amid regulatory changes by the central bank.
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PoliticsPhoto: Hindustan TimesCongress workers in Ballia submitted a memorandum to the superintendent of police seeking action against BJP women workers who allegedly hoisted the BJP flag at the Congress district office during a protest. Led by Congress district president Umashankar Pathak, they accused BJP women of disrespecting the Congress flag. Police are investigating the incident and reviewing video footage.
Hindustan Times··Ballia
PoliticsPhoto: Hindustan TimesThe Madras High Court questioned Tamil Nadu's repeated refusal to allow RSS route marches, noting RSS was permitted in Jammu and Kashmir. Justice V Lakshminarayanan asked why Tamil Nadu police deny permission annually, criticizing the government for opposing processions by groups like RSS and Dravidar Kazhagam. The court said the government treats citizens as adversaries and noted rejections persist regardless of ruling party.
Hindustan Times··Chennai
EntertainmentPhoto: News18Hi EntertainmentThe year 2012 was one of Bollywood's most exciting and commercially successful years, marked by record-breaking action, comedy, drama, and mass entertainment films. It began with Hrithik Roshan's action-packed 'Agneepath' in January, setting a strong box office foundation. The year ended with Salman Khan's blockbuster franchise film 'Dabangg 2' in December, completing a remarkable cinematic journey.
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EntertainmentPhoto: TOI WorldIn 2015, Tyler Perry bought the 330-acre former Fort McPherson Army base in Atlanta for $30 million and converted it into a major film production hub with 12 sound stages. His project focuses on job creation, preserving historic buildings, and supporting local talent to boost South Atlanta's creative industry.
TOI World··Atlanta
PoliticsPhoto: Economic TimesIran is preparing for potential military conflicts that may escalate into a major regional war. Increased Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia complicate the situation for US allies in the Gulf. The US is deploying military assets in the region anticipating Iranian retaliation. These conflicts risk damaging critical infrastructure and disrupting international shipping lanes.
Economic Times·
ET Markets·
Photo: ET MarketsThe Indian rupee rose for the third consecutive session, reaching a high of 94.77 before settling at 95.15 against the US dollar. Importers continue hedging against potential rupee weakness, sustaining dollar demand. Investors await US consumer inflation data for clues on future interest rate moves amid regulatory changes by the central bank.
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