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The rupee depreciated 12 paise to 82.96 against the US dollar (23.04 UAE dirhams) in early trade on Friday, weighed down by a strong American currency and a negative trend in domestic equities. Forex traders said foreign fund outflows and elevated crude oil prices in the international market also dented investors’ sentiments. According to interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 82.95 against the dollar and touched a low of 82.96 in the initial trade, registering a fall of 12 paise over its previous close. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. [Editor’s Note:…
A recall notice has been issued by Best Buy for just over 187,000 Insignia-branded air fryers sold in the U.S., and an additional 100,000 units sold in Canada. The China-made air fryers can overheat, causing the handles to melt or break, a situation that poses fire and burn hazards, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said on its website on Thursday. It added that the overheating can also cause the glass on the machine’s door to shatter, risking fire, burn, and laceration injuries. There have been 24 reports of overheating/melting or glass shattering, including six reports of the faulty air…
Some of India’s biggest companies, including Vedanta Ltd, Bharti Airtel, RPSG Group and Essel Mining were among the country’s top political funders over the last five years under a now-scrapped opaque political funding system, official data showed on Thursday. The information was made public by the Election Commission of India following an order on Monday from the country’s top court, just days before a national election is due to be called. The political funding mechanism introduced in 2017 allowed companies and individuals to donate unlimited amounts anonymously to political parties. The funding system, called Electoral Bonds, was challenged by opposition…
We have the solution to Wordle on March 15, as well as some helpful hints to help you figure out the answer yourself, right here. We’ve placed the answer at the bottom of the page, so we don’t ruin the surprise before you’ve had a chance to work through the clues. So let’s dive in, starting with a reminder of yesterday’s answer. Yesterday’s Wordle answer Let’s start by first reminding ourselves of yesterday’s Wordle answer for those new to the game or who don’t play it daily, which was “SINCE.” So we can say that the Wordle answer today definitely…
Recently, 23-year-old MMA fighter Dalia Abodeff, a World Bronze medallist, represented Egypt at the African Games as MMA debuted on the continental Olympic platform, advancing the vision of MMA becoming an Olympic sport. The finals, for which she bagged a gold medal, took place on March 12—the second day of the holy month of Ramadan. As sports such as Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), as well as other martial arts such as Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai continue to rise in popularity in the Middle East, there has been an influx of young Middle Eastern men and women pursuing full-time careers…
Israel on Thursday defended its policies on admitting trucks into Gaza, calling on the United Nations to send more convoys of aid to the war-ravaged territory. “If the UN wants to see more aid in north Gaza, it should coordinate more convoys,” said Elad Goren, head of the civil department at COGAT, a defence ministry body governing civilian affairs in the occupied Palestinian territories. Goren also said 99 per cent of aid trucks sent to Gaza were “approved”, pushing back on reports by the UN and NGOs that cumbersome Israeli inspections are blocking food and other essentials. “The trucks that…
Dubai Police has introduced the Rapid Test Cup, a groundbreaking device that ensures swift and accurate examination of narcotics, reducing detainee custody time from from seven hours to a mere 10 minutes. The Rapid Test Cup, unveiled at the World Police Summit, eliminates the chances of human error or bias, setting it apart from conventional testing methods. The innovative device was designed to cover 13 types of modern drug groups listed in the schedules of the Federal Law on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. However, the journey to develop the Rapid Test Cup was challenging, and the project underwent rigorous…
Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle. Like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can be a bit difficult to solve some days. There’s no shame in needing a little help from time to time. If you’re stuck and need to know the answers to today’s Strands puzzle, check out the solved puzzle below. How to play Strands You start every Strands puzzle with the goal of finding the “theme words” hidden in the grid of letters.…
Over the last three days, the courtyard of Hamel Al Ghaith Mosque in Barsha Heights has been bustling with activity, with more than 2,000 iftar packets distributed daily to both Muslim and non-Muslim residents of Dubai. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The iftar box contains various delicious and nutritious items, including fresh salad, fruit, and mandi – a traditional rice dish with meat. To balance the diet, nutrient-rich beans are packed in the kit. Additionally, a delectable dessert is served to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. Dates and water are provided for everyone…
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed his longtime economic adviser to be the next prime minister in the face of US pressure to reform the Palestinian Authority as part of Washington’s postwar vision for Gaza. Mohammad Mustafa, a US-educated economist and political independent, will head a technocratic government in the Israeli-occupied West Bank that could potentially administer Gaza ahead of eventual statehood. But those plans face major obstacles, including strong opposition from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the Israel-Hamas war that is still grinding on with no end in sight. It’s unclear whether the appointment of a new Cabinet…