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Rupee rises 14 paise to close at 95.21 against US dollar

Mumbai, Jul 3 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 14 paise to close at 95.21 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday as the dollar index retreated from its recent 15-month high levels and mirrored positive domestic equities. Forex traders said despite a weaker dollar index and lower crude oil prices, the rupee is facing pressure from robust dollar demand from importers and corporate hedgers. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.20 against the American currency and traded in a range of 95.16-95.35 during the session. The rupee finally closed at 95.21 (provisional), registering a rise of 14

Robotic elephants draw crowds and controversy in some of India’s Hindu temples

CHALAKUDY, India July 3, 2026 (AP) — The life-size robotic elephants in Prasanth Prakashan’s backyard workshop have ears that flap, tails that swish and trunks that squirt water. But that’s about all they have in common with their real-life counterparts revered across India as manifestations of the divine. The animatrons, crafted from fiberglass, iron and rubber, are intended to take the place of live elephants in Hindu temples. The change pleases animal welfare activists but upsets those who passionately believe real elephants are inextricable from the temple rituals and festivals where they are bestowed superstar status. The animal welfare group

Steam railway that travels through the Swiss Alps celebrates its 100th anniversary

REALP, Switzerland, July 3, 2026 (AP) — Train enthusiasts will celebrate the 100th anniversary of a historic Swiss railway this weekend as vintage steam locomotives ferry tourists through the stunning Alpine scenery as part of the celebration. The Furka Pass, at an altitude of 2,431 meters (7,976 feet), is among Switzerland’s highest Alpine passes and famous for its hairpin curves featured in the 1964 James Bond “Goldfinger” movie. But long before 007 actor Sean Connery filmed a harrowing car chase scene there, a steam train first traversed the steep and winding route in a continuous journey on July 3, 1926,

India allows four Chinese-linked power equipment firms to bid for government projects

NEW DELHI, July 3 (Reuters) – India has allowed four Chinese power equipment manufacturers with factories in the ​country to participate in government tenders ‌for critical power projects, according to a government order. TBEA Energy, Nanjing Electric India, New Northeast Electric India and ​Taikai Electric (India) will be allowed to ​participate in the tenders, the order from ⁠India’s Ministry of Finance dated June 24 ​and reviewed by Reuters said. India’s power ministry had ​sought the exemption in January for entities with manufacturing units in India involved in critical power projects, the ​document said. Reuters reported in January that India was

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