In a significant policy decision aimed at regulating precious metal inflows and strengthening macroeconomic stability, the government has raised the import duty on gold and silver to 15 percent. The move is expected to reshape bullion trade dynamics, impact domestic prices, and curb rising imports of precious metals. Policy Objective Behind the Duty Hike The...
London’s commercial property sector is heading toward a major structural shake-up as new environmental compliance rules threaten to render a large share of office buildings unfit for future leasing. Industry analysis indicates that the majority of office stock in key business districts such as Westminster and the City of London may fail to meet upcoming...
The ongoing controversy surrounding alleged irregularities in the NEET examination has triggered strong political reactions, with senior political leader Arvind Kejriwal urging India’s youth—particularly Gen Z—to take a more active role in demanding accountability and systemic reform. Addressing the issue, Kejriwal emphasized that repeated concerns over exam integrity and alleged paper leaks have deeply shaken...
Speculation surrounding Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has intensified as discussions emerge about his long-term future with the franchise. Reports suggest that several IPL teams, including Lucknow Super Giants, Delhi Capitals, and Kolkata Knight Riders, are closely monitoring the situation and could explore opportunities to bring the star all-rounder into their setup if circumstances allow....
Actor Randeep Hooda is set to reprise his role in the second season of the crime thriller Inspector Avinash, continuing the story of a fearless police officer operating in a violent and complex criminal landscape. The upcoming season is expected to deepen the narrative with darker themes, more intense investigations, and higher emotional stakes. The...
Political debate over alcohol regulation has intensified in Jammu and Kashmir after several leaders and social groups called upon the government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to explore stricter liquor control measures inspired by the approach recently advocated in Tamil Nadu. The demand has emerged amid growing discussions around the social and economic impact...
India’s leading investment platform Groww witnessed a sharp recovery in its share price after an intense selloff triggered by a large-scale stake sale from early investors. Shares of Billionbrains Garage Ventures, the parent company of Groww, surged nearly 6% in trading despite three major US-based investors collectively offloading shares worth approximately ₹5,326 crore through block...
A 72-year-old man became the victim of a chain-snatching incident in Mohali’s Baltana area after two unidentified bike-borne assailants allegedly targeted him while he was returning home from a nearby dairy shop. The incident, which took place in the early morning hours, has once again raised concerns about the growing incidents of street crimes targeting...
Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was admitted to a private hospital in Gurugram on Tuesday for a minor medical procedure, according to party sources. The 79-year-old former Congress president is currently under medical supervision and is reported to be in stable condition. The development drew immediate attention from political circles across the country, with Congress...
Streaming giant Netflix has revealed that it invested more than $135 billion in films and television content over the past decade, highlighting the company’s massive influence on the global entertainment industry and the rapidly expanding streaming ecosystem. The company stated that its productions and content investments contributed over $325 billion to the global economy while...