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New Delhi, May 14 – Gold prices declined by Rs 107 to Rs 93,540 per 10 grams on Wednesday in futures trade, influenced by bearish trends in the global market.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for June delivery fell 0.11 percent, or Rs 107, with a total trade volume of 12,275 lots.Market analysts pointed to weak global cues as the primary reason behind the decline.In international markets, gold futures dropped by 0.75 percent to USD 3,226.02 per ounce on the New York...

New Delhi, May 14 – India's trade relations with Turkey and Azerbaijan are facing fresh challenges following both nations' vocal support for Pakistan and their criticism of India’s recent counter-terror operations across the border.Backing of Pakistan Sparks Boycott Calls The diplomatic strain stems from Ankara and Baku siding with Islamabad and condemning India’s airstrikes targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The operation, named Operation Sindoor...

London, May 14 – England pace legend James Anderson has lauded India's emerging generation of batters for their aggression and fearlessness, qualities he believes will help them fill the void left by Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s retirement from Test cricket.Kohli and Rohit, iconic figures in Indian cricket, recently announced their retirement from the longest game format, which is just a week apart. The duo had already stepped away from T20 Internationals last year and will only play...

Market Sentiment Lifts Amid Rate Cut Hopes and Cooling US Inflation Mumbai, May 14 — Indian equity benchmarks staged a strong rebound in early trade on Wednesday, buoyed by encouraging inflation data from both India and the United States. Retail inflation in India eased to a nearly six-year low of 3.16 percent in April, raising expectations of a potential rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its upcoming June policy review.The BSE Sensex surged 281.43 points to 81,429.65, while...

New Delhi, May 14 – Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was formally sworn in on Wednesday as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) during a brief ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The oath of office was administered by President Droupadi Murmu.Justice Gavai assumes the highest judicial position in the country following the retirement of Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who demitted office on Tuesday upon reaching the age of 65.Elevated to the Supreme Court bench on May 24, 2019, Justice Gavai...

Lower Volumes and Operating Leverage Weigh on Automaker’s Earnings New Delhi, May 14 – Shares of Tata Motors tumbled 3% on Wednesday following the company's announcement of a steep 51% year-on-year drop in consolidated net profit for the March quarter. The stock fell to Rs 686 apiece on both the BSE and NSE, reacting to the company’s financial results disclosed on Tuesday. Tata Motors reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 8,556 crore for the fourth quarter of FY25, significantly down from...

Mumbai, May 12 – Indian stock markets surged to historic highs on Monday, recording their biggest-ever single-day gains in absolute terms, as easing geopolitical tensions and a breakthrough global trade development ignited investor confidence.Sensex and Nifty Soar Nearly 4% The BSE Sensex skyrocketed by 2,975.43 points or 3.74%, closing at 82,429.90, its highest level in over seven months. The index had touched an intraday peak of 82,495.97, rising 3,041.5 points or 3.82%.Likewise, the...

Markets surge after de-escalation in geopolitical tensions; Sensex jumps nearly 2,000 points Mumbai, May 12 — Indian stock markets witnessed a robust rebound in early trade on Monday as the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan spurred investor optimism, easing geopolitical tensions rattling markets last week.The BSE Sensex rallied by 1,793.73 points to reach 81,248.20, while the NSE Nifty soared by 553.25 points to 24,561.25 during the initial trading hours...

Tearful Tributes Across India for Soldiers and Civilians Lost in Cross-Border ConflictJammu/Muzaffarnagar/Kallithanda, May 11 – Emotional scenes played out across India on Sunday as the last rites of soldiers and civilians killed in recent Pakistani shelling were performed with full honours, drawing large crowds of mourners and high-ranking dignitaries.The Jammu division, the epicentre of heavy cross-border shelling, recorded the highest number of casualties, including security personnel...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Hails BrahMos as a Symbol of India's Military Strength and Technological ProwessLucknow, May 11 — Marking a significant stride towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing, India inaugurated its largest BrahMos missile integration and testing facility in Lucknow on Sunday. The milestone event coincided with National Technology Day, commemorating India's 1998 nuclear tests in Pokhran.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who addressed the gathering virtually...

Lucknow, May 11 – Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath delivered a powerful message on the fight against terrorism during his speech at the inauguration of the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow on Sunday. Highlighting the recent success of the BrahMos missile during Operation Sindoor, Adityanath underscored the importance of national unity under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership to combat terrorism.The Might of BrahMos Missiles In his address...

Drones Violated Truce Hours Before Tranquility Returned to Valley Srinagar, May 11 — After nearly a week of escalating tensions and continuous aerial activity, the Kashmir valley witnessed a rare night of calm with no reported ceasefire violations or the buzz of aircraft, missiles, or drones overhead.According to officials, there were no ceasefire violations from any sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir after 11 p.m. on Saturday, marking the first such peaceful night in six...

New Delhi, May 10 India’s armed forces issued a stern warning on Saturday, asserting that any future provocation or misadventure by Pakistan will be met with strong and decisive retaliation. The statement followed shortly after an understanding was reached between the two nations to halt ongoing military actions.Addressing the media, Commodore Raghu Nair emphasized India’s unwavering commitment to national security. “While we will be adhering to the understanding reached today, we remain...

Understanding Reached Following India's Operation Sindoor Targeting Terror Camps New Delhi, May 10 – India and Pakistan have reached an understanding to cease all firing and military action, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced on Saturday, signaling a potential easing of heightened tensions in the region.The development comes in the wake of Operation Sindoor, during which Indian forces struck nine terror infrastructures located in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (PoK)...

India Rebuts Pakistan’s “False” Military Claims, Slams Targeting of Civilians in Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab New Delhi, May 10 — India on Saturday issued a stern response to what it called Pakistan’s “provocative” and “escalatory” military actions, while firmly rejecting Islamabad’s claims of destroying Indian military installations and critical infrastructure as “completely false”.Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, addressing a media briefing, accused Pakistan of launching a “wanton campaign”...

Multiple Unexploded Objects Discovered in Himachal Pradesh; No Casualties Reported Una/Nurpur, Himachal Pradesh, May 10 — Amid escalating military conflict between India and Pakistan, residents in Himachal Pradesh were startled by the discovery of suspicious metallic debris—believed to be parts of drones and missiles—across Una and Kangra districts, officials confirmed on Saturday.Missile-Like Object Recovered Near Chintpurni Temple In Behad village near the revered Chintpurni temple in...

In a significant move to bolster the entrepreneurial landscape in India, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has recently announced the expansion of the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS). This initiative is designed to enhance capital mobilization for startups, thereby fostering innovation and self-reliance in the nation’s economy. The modifications to the scheme aim to provide startups with greater financial support, enabling them to thrive in a competitive environment.As of...

Questions Delay in Implementation, Seeks Answers on Returned ₹10,000 Crore AllocationNew Delhi, April 11 — Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, accusing the government of failing to deliver on its promise of employment through the much-publicised 'Employment Linked Incentive' (ELI) scheme.Gandhi criticised the scheme as an empty promise, questioning the government’s seriousness about...

Union Minister Lays Foundation Stone for New BJP Office, Emphasises Party's Legacy and Sacrifice of Workers Nagpur, April 6 – Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday underscored the emotional bond between political leaders and their party, stating that leaders should treat their party as family and consider party workers as family members. He made the remarks while addressing a gathering at the foundation stone-laying ceremony for the new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in Nagpur...

LSG’s breakout star shines with variations and control, wins Player of the Match against MI Lucknow, April 5 – Rookie leg-spinner Digvesh Rathi has quickly emerged as one of the standout performers in IPL 2025, drawing praise from former Australian star Shane Watson, who hailed the 25-year-old’s exceptional control and subtle variations that have made him a formidable threat on the field.The Delhi-born spinner, representing Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), has taken six wickets so far this...