Gold prices surged: Gold prices soared by Rs 3,200 to a record Rs 1,34,800 per 10 grams in Delhi on Friday, driven by strong festive buying and global safe-haven demand, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The previous session had seen the metal of 99.9 per cent purity close at Rs 1,31,600 per 10…
Pakistan cricketers during India’s national anthem (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Another storm brewed at the Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan on Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, as Pakistan pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf found themselves at the centre of a fresh controversy.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube…
NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday asserted that he would choose to resign rather than join hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to hasten statehood for the Union Territory. He said that he is not ready to make any political compromise to get statehood, while speaking at an event…
The stock market is expected to hold firm at elevated levels and move within a narrow range, aided by supportive signals from global markets. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Wednesday. While Nifty50 was near 25,150, BSE Sensex was below 85,500. At 9:16…
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the period for final settlement or full withdrawal of funds from provident fund and pension accounts for unemployed members. Under the revised rules, members can now withdraw their provident fund after 12 months of unemployment and their pension after 36 months, PTI reported.The change was approved by…
Kolkata: India’s Sai Sudharsan with head coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) India’s evolving approach to their batting order has once again raised eyebrows, with head coach Gautam Gambhir and the team management making another unexpected shuffle during the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens. In a move that surprised many, India fielded…
Lucknow: Trans-Gomti Puja Pandal has its own name and reputation, said Subhroto Banarjee, founding member and former president of the puja committee. Established in 1981, it upholds Bengal’s tradition with simplicity and devotion. Tuhin Banarjee, of the committee, said the pandal was made 15 days in advance by a renowned artist from Varanasi. Pandits invited…
Bollywood actor Manish Prakash Chaudhari recently opened up on the challenges of being typecast in the industry. Speaking in a recent interview, the actor admitted that typecasting has been a constant part of his journey.“Not a single person, but poori industry ne typecasting ki hai,” Manish said in an interview with Instant Bollywood.He added, “Typecasting…
US stock markets opened the holiday-shortened week on a positive note on Monday, with major indices posting modest gains amid light trading volumes and heightened moves in commodities.The S&P 500 rose 0.4% in early trade, hovering just below the all-time high it set earlier this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 170 points,…
NEW DELHI: Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that a review of checks on Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) can be considered if the situation so demands.Speaking at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum, Goyal explained that Press Note 3, which ended automatic FDI approvals from countries sharing land borders with…
