The vast wealth lying idle in lockers can be put to productive use through this scheme. Someone with 100 grams of gold can earn up to Rs 25,000 a year on the investment. (AI image) Gold has often been derided as a dead investment that neither gives dividends nor earns income for the investor. But…
Asian equities climbed on Monday, supported by optimism that a US government shutdown may be avoided and recovering from last week’s concerns over AI valuations.Hong Kong’s HSI climbed to 26,409, up 167 points or 0.64%. Kospi traded up 112 points or 2.8%, reaching 4,065. In Japan, Nikkei gained 490 points or 0.98% to stand at…
It’s good news for motorists travelling by road between Lucknow and Kanpur.During a recent review meeting attended by administrative officials, the defence minister’s advisor requested an update from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), which confirmed that the project is almost complete, and only minor works are remaining on the Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway.These final tasks…
Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III, indigenously designed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: The Indian army is set to replace the aging Chetak and Cheetah helicopters with modern light helicopters, the defence ministry indicated on Friday.The ministry issued a request for information (RFI) for 200 modern light helicopters, also…
India-US trade deal: India should be highly cautious about lowering duties for USagricultural or genetically modified products and must press the Trump administration to sharply reduce its steep tariffs, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said on Wednesday.The think tank also advised New Delhi to wait for the US Supreme Court’s ruling on President Donald…
Yashasvi Jaiswal (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) MUMBAI: Fresh off smashing his maiden ODI century against South Africa in the third and final ODI at Visakhapatnam on Saturday, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal will turn out for Mumbai in the knockouts of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), which will be held from Dec 9 to 18 in…
Yuvraj Singh (X-T20 World Cup) On this day in 2007, Yuvraj Singh gave world cricket one of its most unforgettable nights. India were up against England in Durban during the inaugural T20 World Cup, in what was a must-win game after a loss to New Zealand. The stage was tense, the stakes were high, and…
Union home minister Amit Shah at the spot of the blast near Gate No 1 of the Red Fort Metro station on Monday evening. (Pic credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday will chair a high-level meeting, a day after a high-intensity blast near Gate 1 of Red Fort Metro Station….
Lucknow: Recent rainfall in city has left behind stagnant water at several localities, creating breeding grounds for mosquitoes and heightening fears of outbreak of vector-borne diseases.So far, 144 dengue cases have been reported in the city, including 30 in the past 15 days. Residents fear numbers could rise further as conditions remain highly conducive for…
Emma Watson has spoken up about her complicated relationship with ‘Harry Potter’ author J.K. Rowling.Watson, who rose to fame, playing the character Hermione Granger from Rowling’s novel, distanced herself from Rowling due to the author’s views on transgender issues. While admitting that the rift has been painful, she insisted that she still holds gratitude and…
