Silver prices sink on MCX: Drop 1.33% to Rs 1.45 lakh/kg; US-China trade deal hopes, strong dollar weigh on bullion

Silver prices fell sharply on Monday as hopes of a US-China trade deal and a stronger dollar reduced demand for safe-haven metals.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), silver futures for December delivery dropped by Rs 1,964, or 1.33 per cent, to Rs 1,45,506 per kilogram in a business turnover of 20,367 lots. The white metal…

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EU sanctions on Russia: New opportunities for Indian businesses; bilateral trade up, says IBA

The European Union’s latest package of sanctions on Russia has opened new avenues for Indian businesses to expand trade with Moscow, according to the Moscow-based Indian Business Alliance (IBA).On October 23, the Council of the European Union adopted its 19th round of restrictive measures targeting key Russian sectors—including energy, finance, and defense — in response…

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AGR issue: Government may work on a mega relief package for Vodafone Idea after Supreme Court ruling; Airtel, Tata Tele to also benefit

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court’s ruling on the telecom AGR matter empowers the Union Cabinet to review the entire gamut of issues related to the recovery of thousands of crores of rupees from the beleaguered Vodafone Idea when it comes to demands of duplicate payments, double counting, interest, and penalty on interest. Estimates put the…

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India’s rare earth push hits new roadblocks: China curbs key equipment exports; Rs 7,300 cr magnet plan at risk

India’s rare earth push hits new roadblocks (ANI) India’s Rs 7,300 crore plan to boost domestic production of rare earth minerals and magnets could face serious setbacks after China tightened export controls on key machinery and materials used in their processing. The new restrictions threaten to slow India’s drive for self-reliance in producing components that…

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School holiday on 28th Oct: Educational institutes closed in these UP districts for Chhath Puja 2025

Noida, Ghaziabad, Varanasi schools closed on October 28 Schools across several districts of Uttar Pradesh will remain closed on October 28 for Chhath Puja 2025, the district administration confirmed. The holiday applies to all private and govt schools, including institutions from nursery to Class 12. Parents and students were informed through official circulars and notices…

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Venkatesh Prasad slams delay in KSCA elections, calls for transparency | Cricket News

Bengaluru: Former India medium-fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad has criticised the delay in holding elections to the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), which were initially scheduled for September 30. Nearly a month has passed since that date, yet there has been no official announcement regarding the elections, with KSCA officials declining to comment on the matter….

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Centre proposes ‘country of origin’ filter on e-commerce sites

NEW DELHI: Consumer affairs department, in a draft notification, has proposed that every e-commerce company selling imported products must provide a “searchable and sortable filter” for “country of origin” with their product listings. This proposed change in the Legal Metrology Rules is aimed at helping consumers make quick choices as per their preference.TOI on July…

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IPOs galore: 6 companies eye Rs 1,800 crore fundraise; Lenskart and Orkla India among offerings

India’s primary market is set for a busy week, with six initial public offerings (IPOs) collectively aiming to raise over Rs 1,800 crore across both mainboard and SME platforms. From consumer brand Lenskart to smaller players in logistics, textiles, and manufacturing, investors have a diverse lineup of opportunities on Dalal Street.Leading the pack is eyewear…

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