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New Delhi: The Sanchar Saathi app, designed to enhance mobile security and prevent fraud, recorded a ten-fold increase in downloads on Tuesday, rising from an average of 60,000 per day to nearly 6 lakh, according to Department of Telecom (DoT) sources. Even before the government’s November 28 mandate to pre-install the app on all new devices and push it to existing phones via software updates, 1.5 crore users had already downloaded it. DoT officials said the surge reflects growing public interest in the app’s features, which include IMEI verification, reporting stolen phones, and flagging fraudulent communications, while assuring that it…

New Delhi: The Indian rupee plunged past the 90-per-dollar mark on Wednesday for the first time, settling at 90.13, breaking the previous record low of 89.9475 reached just a day earlier. The sharp depreciation came amid weak trade and portfolio inflows and mounting uncertainty over the India-US trade deal, which kept the currency under persistent pressure throughout the trading session. The fall in the rupee also impacted domestic equity markets. The Nifty index slipped below 26,000, while the Sensex dropped nearly 200 points in early trade, reflecting investor caution over potential inflation and foreign investment outflows. Analysts noted that the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa showcased stellar performances at the U-19 2nd T10 Tennis Ball Cricket National Championship, held from November 28 to December 1, 2025, in Sujanpur, District Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. The Goa Girls’ team emerged as champions, claiming the gold medal, while the Boys’ team finished as runners-up, earning silver. Individual performances stood out as well, with Innit Pingle and Sanvi Pagi earning accolades as the tournament’s best bowlers. Sandy Dsouza was named the best batswoman, and Sarmit Beg was recognised as the best fielder. The teams were expertly guided by coaches Sharmila Bandodkar, Santosh Zore, and Sachin Kolekar,…

New Delhi: Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India on December 4-5, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that the discussions will primarily centre on economic cooperation rather than broader geopolitical issues involving Russia, India, and China. MEA officials highlighted the significant growth in bilateral trade and economic ties between India and Russia in recent years. Key developments include agreements on skilled and semi-skilled manpower, which officials described as the “single-most important development” since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia. Negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Eurasian countries have also begun, aiming to boost…

New Delhi: Amid political backlash over the pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on all new mobile phones, the government on Tuesday clarified that the application will not track user activity or serve as a surveillance tool. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) emphasised that the app’s only function is to secure mobile identities, without accessing or monitoring personal data. “Sanchar Saathi will come pre-installed, but it will not watch you or act as a snooping mechanism. Its sole purpose is to protect mobile identity while respecting user privacy,” the DoT said. The clarification comes after opposition leaders accused the government…

New Delhi: India has successfully conducted a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system, validating critical safety parameters including canopy severance, ejection sequencing, and complete aircrew recovery. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) carried out the test at the Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) facility of the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) in Chandigarh. The rocket-sled test simulates a mid-air aircraft scenario, where the system is propelled at controlled high speeds on rails using phased firing of multiple solid propellant rocket motors. The test involved a dual-sled system with the forebody of a Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)…

New Delhi: Rajsamand, Rajasthan: Rajasthan police seized a truck carrying 109 cartons of explosives, including 981 gelatin sticks, 93 detonators, and a safety fuse, and arrested two men in connection with the haul. Authorities believe the explosives, capable of causing damage within a 10-km radius, were likely being transported for mining activities, as the region has several marble mines. The seizure took place at a police blockade at Trinetra Circle, Rajsamand, following a tip-off. The truck was driven by Bhagwat Singh and accompanied by Himmat Singh, both residents of Rajasthan. Neither could produce the required documentation for transporting the explosives.…