Pentagon Denies Munitions Shortage Amid Reports of US Weapons Gaps

Rupee drops 0.4% to 85.96 against dollar in sharpest single-day fall in two months

The Indian rupee recorded its steepest single-day decline in two months, falling 0.4% against the US dollar. Rising crude oil prices, partly driven by attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure, added pressure on the currency. Expectations of higher US interest rates further weakened the rupee's position. The Reserve Bank of India intervened by selling dollars to help cushion the currency's losses. Bond yields also climbed as inflation concerns and bets on rate hikes intensified.

CJP protest assault case: 'Influencer' Swatantra Bhardwaj gets 3-week interim bail

Historic Yorkshire mill seen in Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey catches fire

Sagrada Familia undergoes major structural reinforcement ahead of Gaudí centenary

Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Familia basilica is undergoing significant construction work as it approaches the centenary of architect Antoni Gaudí's death. A 24-tonne adhesive solution is being used to bond stone and steel elements across the structure's many panels. Workers are employing digital modeling and off-site prefabrication techniques to accelerate the building process. The project also contends with environmental challenges such as salinity and underground vibrations. The ongoing effort reflects a broader commitment to innovation and collaboration in modern architectural practice.