Gold and silver prices hit record highs but share prices fell on Monday as investors reacted to the threat by US President Donald Trump to impose fresh tariffs on eight European countries opposed to his proposed takeover of Greenland. The price of gold touched $4,689.39 (£3,499) an ounce on Monday, while silver rose to a...
India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has imposed a ₹22.20-crore penalty on IndiGo Airlines following massive flight disruptions between December 3 and 5, 2025, which left more than three lakh passengers stranded across the country. During the three-day crisis, 2,507 flights were cancelled and 1,852 flights were delayed, making it one...
Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday announced a move to end the “VIP culture” during the annual parade at Kartavya Path, as they would now be named after Indian rivers. Enclosures for the Beating Retreat will be named after musical instruments. “This year, to end the VIP culture, we...
President Trump wants any potential U.S. military action in Iran to be swift and decisive to avoid a sustained war, but his advisors cannot guarantee the regime would collapse quickly. The current lack of necessary U.S. military assets, such as aircraft carriers, and concern over an aggressive Iranian response have likely delayed a full-blown assault....
The central government has taken a significant step to address concerns over gig worker safety by asking quick commerce platforms to drop their “10-Minute Delivery” deadlines. Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya held discussions with leading platforms, including Blinkit, Zepto, Zomato, and Swiggy, to address concerns related to delivery timelines. Following the meeting, Blinkit has removed...
In a significant step towards environmental protection and climate action, the Delhi Government on Tuesday approved the implementation of a Carbon Credit Monetisation Framework, enabling the national capital to generate revenue from its green initiatives. The decision was taken in a Cabinet meeting held under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, with Environment Minister...
Gold and silver prices hit fresh highs on Monday, amidst growing global tensions involving the US, Iran and Venezuela, besides the recent job data released in the US. The rise was despite measures undertaken by the US-based CME Group to discourage traders from going short. The CME Group, which operates major derivatives exchanges such as...
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led oil-to-telecom conglomerate, Reliance Industries Ltd, on Sunday, 11 January 2026, announced that Jio will launch an artificial intelligence (AI) platform, which will help people access services in their own language. At the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot on 11 January 2026, Mukesh Ambani said that the company will leverage the upcoming AI data...
Silver prices fell sharply on Thursday, January 8, declining by ₹12,500 to ₹2,43,500 per kg after closing at a lifetime high of ₹2,56,000 per kg in the previous session, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Meanwhile, the price of gold (24K, 99.9% purity) in the local bullion market decreased by ₹900 to ₹1,40,500 per...
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, announced on Wednesday, 7 January, that the first Airbus A321 XLR aircraft has successfully landed in Delhi, marking a significant milestone in the country’s aviation industry. IndiGo becomes the first Indian airline to include an Airbus A321XLR in its fleet. The long-range version of the Airbus A321neo arrived at Indira Gandhi International...